AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Mark Hugen

CALC150 · MATH170 · MATH114 · MATH80 · MATH60 · MATH116 · MATH150 · MATH1114 · MATH190 · MATH140 · MATH60SUMMER · C · 115 lifetime ratings

AI rating
41/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
47.37%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you are ready for a demanding math class with heavy practice, hard tests, and uneven lecture fit.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerFunny but polarizingTough graderLots of homeworkTest heavyFast paced
  • Students are sharply split between calling him one of the best math teachers and saying they had to teach themselves.
  • The grade path is demanding because , and strict grading appear often.
  • He works best for students who can handle fast math instruction and steady independent practice.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible for strong, consistent students, but comments repeatedly mention tough grading, lots of , and little or no extra credit.

Online reviews are especially harsh, while for students who do all homework and attend.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

The math content often feels fast, test-heavy, and difficult, especially for students who struggle with prior math skills.

Both formats describe challenge, with online comments emphasizing self-teaching and in-person comments emphasizing fast pace and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Multiple reviews say students will not pass if they skip class or fail to attend regularly.

Attendance pressure is mainly documented in in-person reviews, with little online-specific evidence.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

Students recommend him when his explanations and humor click, but many warn against him because of hard exams, strict grading, and confusing lectures.

Online reviews are not recommendatory, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Many reviews call him a tough or very strict grader, and several mention no extra credit or .

Format shift

Both formats mention tough grading, with online comments especially direct about no extra credit.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Students repeatedly cite lots of homework, frequent quizzes, tests, packets, and major study time outside class.

Format shift

Heavy workload appears in both online and in-person comments.

Teaching experience

Average

56/100

Teaching quality is polarized, with strong praise for clarity and patience balanced by complaints about confusing, fast, or irrelevant lectures.

Format shift

Online reviews lean negative, while in-person reviews range from excellent to very poor.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Comments often mention quizzes, tests, study guides, exams, and as preparation or credit.

Format shift

Both online and in-person reviews describe test-heavy grading.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

humor and clarity while many others describe fast lectures, heavy homework, and .

Main concern

The class can become very difficult for students who struggle with math or need slower instruction.

What students said

“Professor Hugen is one of the .”
MATH80
“If your struggling with are quick learners and enjoy math but absolute torture for the students that struggle.”
MATH80

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are negative, citing lots of homework, tough grading, difficult tests, and self-teaching.

Main concern

Students may need to teach themselves much of the material.

What students said

“No extra credit, tough grader, lots of hw, most teach yourself material.”
MATH80
“the tests were difficult but not impossible so good luck if youre not a .”
MATH140

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The because students repeatedly describe difficult tests, strict grading, and test-heavy courses, but reviews do not clearly prove proctoring or open-book policies.

Difficult TestsTest HeavyStudy Guides May Not Match ExamsNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Strict

28/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews repeatedly describe difficult exams and study guides that may not match, but do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring policies.

Difficult TestsTest HeavyStudy Guides May Not Match Exams
“Exams are way too difficult, some were not completed by the entire class.”
MATH170
“ !”
MATH80

Online

Online reviews mention difficult tests and , but do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or proctoring policies.

Difficult TestsTest HeavyNo Clear Proctoring Evidence
“the tests were difficult but not impossible so good luck if youre not a .”
MATH140
“Test heavy”
MATH140

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If your struggling with are quick learners and enjoy math but absolute torture for the students that struggle.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

56/100

“Professor Hugen is one of the .”

⚖️ Grading Strictness

24/100

“No extra credit, tough grader, lots of hw, most teach yourself material.”

🧪

28/100

“Exams are way too difficult, some were not completed by the entire class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is very paitient with student questions, and he explains all of the steps very clearly.
  • . His lectures are pointless, you will have to teach yourself everything.
  • His lectures are super fast. .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Tough subject, tough class, tough grader.
  • No extra credit, tough grader, lots of hw, most teach yourself material.
  • Do homework, attend the class and you will pass or even get an A

Theme 3

🧪 About Tests

  • the tests were difficult but not impossible so good luck if youre not a .
  • Exams are way too difficult, some were not completed by the entire class.
  • Study Guides are really easy then the .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

115

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years provide rich, detailed, and consistent evidence of a polarizing but demanding course experience.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 566
4 out of 518
3 out of 515
2 out of 511
1 out of 55

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

27 reported outcomes

A range

1

A+ 1

B range

11

B+ 4 · B 7

C range

10

C+ 2 · C 8

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Rather not say 1