AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Manuel Lopez

MA40 · MATH220 · MATH40 · MATH112 · MATH170 · STATS112 · MATH60 · MATH112STAT · MATH112STATS · MATH190 · MATH140 · MAT80 · MATH110A110B · MATH225 · 137 lifetime ratings

AI rating
53/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
Take again
63.64%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

Take him if you want clear math teaching and , and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear Math LecturesTough GraderHeavy HomeworkTest HeavyCaring but Demanding
  • Many students praise Lopez as , and .
  • The course often , and serious test preparation.
  • Recent Math 225 and online reviews are much harsher, , and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

A good grade is possible, but students repeatedly say you must do the , and survive difficult tests.

Online reviews make the A feel harder because of workload and , while clearer teaching.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The math content is demanding, fast in shorter sessions, and .

Online courses are described as especially stressful, while but still challenging.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

35/100

as formally mandatory, but missing class can quickly leave students lost.

, while online reviews stress staying current with , and communication.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

62/100

math lectures, but many warn against him for heavy workload and harsh exams.

In-person recommendations are much stronger than online recommendations, especially compared with recent Math 225 online complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Students frequently call him a , though some describe clear expectations and partial support.

Format shift

and Math 225 reviews sounding harsher.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

, and condensed summer pacing are repeatedly described as heavy or overwhelming.

Format shift

Online Math 225 reviews describe the workload as extreme, while .

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Many and caring support, but online and recent advanced-course reviews report disorganization and poor communication.

Format shift

In-person teaching is usually praised, while online teaching receives several serious complaints.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades often depend heavily on tests, quizzes, finals, and .

Format shift

Both formats are test-heavy, with and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are more positive about his clear lectures and support, but , and .

Main concern

Students must keep up with lectures and homework because and .

What students said

“ .”
MATH112STATS
“over the span of 6 weeks he assigned 117 knewton alta assignments, 9 quizzes, 4 tests, and .”
MATH225
“you really have to work for your grade”
MATH112STAT

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative, especially for Math 225 and accelerated sessions, with complaints , and poor communication.

Main concern

Online students may face massive homework loads and .

What students said

“ if you can - lots of busy work and .”
MATH225
“You will spend 5+ hours a day for 6 weeks straight doing homework”
MATH225
“ and study guide.”
MATH190

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are often difficult and central to grades, but some classes allow formula sheets, index cards, calculators, or collaboration, so policies vary by course.

Difficult ExamsFormula Sheet or Index Card AllowedOnline Calculators AllowedGroup or Collaborative Exams in Some ClassesTest Heavy

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention difficult tests, finals, formula sheets or index cards, online calculators, and collaboration in some classes, but .

Difficult TestsFormula Sheet or Index Card AllowedOnline Calculators AllowedFinal Exam
“He allows a formula sheet for tests and lets you use online calculators”
MATH112STATS
“ .”
MATH112STAT
“There are three exams and the final”
MATH60

Online

Online reviews mention difficult exams, collaboration in some classes, delayed tests, and exam problems not matching lectures or homework, but .

Difficult ExamsCollaboration Allowed in Some ClassesDelayed TestsExam Mismatch
“ .”
170
“Lets you collab with other students on the exams so thats nice.”
170
“ and study guide.”
MATH190

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“A lot of work, but it is fine if you put in time.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

74/100

“ .”

📚 Workload Pressure

22/100

“You will spend 5+ hours a day for 6 weeks straight doing homework”

⚖️

28/100

“ smallest mistake”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • He goes slow and steady and .
  • .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • you really have to work for your grade
  • not an easy A
  • grade so make sure to do well on those

Theme 3

🧮 About Workload and Exams

  • He assigns a lot of homework so make sure to pace yourself and manage your time.
  • over the span of 6 weeks he assigned 117 knewton alta assignments, 9 quizzes, 4 tests, and .
  • be completely lost.

Theme 4

❤️ About Support

  • and wants his students to succeed :)
  • He really does care about his students.
  • Mr. Lopez goes out of his way to help.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

137

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years, levels, and formats provide broad evidence, with and course-level differences.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 599
4 out of 517
3 out of 55
2 out of 55
1 out of 511

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

39 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 4 · A 5

B range

10

B+ 4 · B 3 · B- 3

C range

7

C 7

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

9

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 5 · Rather not say 1