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Mathematics

Maurice Daigle

MATH40 · MATH80 · MATH116 · MATH60 · MATH2036 · MATH140 · MATH80B · MATH114 · MATH80A · 63 lifetime ratings

AI rating
16/100
RMP rating
2.1/5
Take again
30.43%
Difficulty
4.0

The decision

unless you are already strong in math, highly self-directed, and comfortable with .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHarsh GraderHeavy HomeworkFast LecturesLow Student SupportHigh Drop Risk
  • Most reviews describe a very difficult math class with and fast lectures.
  • Many students say he is hard to approach, unhelpful, or .
  • A smaller group of prepared students says his notes and structure can work if you are strong at math.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

15/100

Getting an A is rare and costly because students repeatedly , and many failures or drops.

Both formats are negative, with and in-person reviews adding many failure and withdrawal warnings.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

22/100

The math itself is often described as fast, detailed, and unforgiving, especially for students who are weak at math.

Online and in-person comments both describe fast pacing and difficult material, with .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

10/100

Reviews repeatedly say attendance is taken or that skipping class makes passing unlikely.

Both online and in-person reviews include .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

25/100

because they see the class as harsh, stressful, and poorly supported.

Online reviews are uniformly negative, while who liked his structure.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

10/100

Students repeatedly and and exams nitpickily.

Format shift

Both formats describe harsh grading, with .

Workload

Heavy

20/100

Reviews often mention lots of , and papers that pile up quickly.

Format shift

Online reviews cite weekly homework and quizzes, while and homework.

Teaching experience

Poor

30/100

A and structured, but most describe him as dry, fast, hard to approach, and unsupportive.

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is especially negative, and but mostly poor.

Assessment method

Balanced

65/100

Grades , and finals, with exams carrying major risk.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, quizzes, and timed tests, while , and attendance.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews mostly warn about , and dry lectures.

Main concern

Students who need patient explanation or .

What students said

“ .”
MATH40
“If you have an .”
MATH114
“If you value .”
MATH80

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are strongly negative, citing fast , and poor communication.

Main concern

Online students report little help and .

What students said

“Lectures are fast, hard to get questions in, & he answers condescendingly.”
MATH140
“ .”
MATH140
“He doesn't help, extremely rude.”
20486

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

because reviews mention hard timed tests and , while proctoring and webcam policies are not clearly proven.

Hard Timed TestsStrict GradingClosed Notes MentionedNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Strict

25/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe hard, long, and strictly graded exams, with one review explicitly mentioning closed notes tests.

Hard ExamsStrict GradingClosed Notes Tests
“ and long.”
MATH114
“the notes tests)and you'll do fine”
MATH80B

Online

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

Hard Timed TestsStrict Test Grading
“ .”
MATH140
“He is a mistakes.”
MATH140

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ if you're weak at math or a busy student.”

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

⚠️ Recommendation Risk

25/100

“If you have an .”

⚖️

10/100

“ .”

🎯 Teaching Quality

30/100

“His lecture style was a little dry and didn't seem interested engaging with students.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Lectures are fast, hard to get questions in, & he answers condescendingly.
  • He lectures from start to finish and details matter for homework and exams.
  • He highlights very critical details that are important; he will make you remember the math methods well.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This is not an easy A. You have to earn it.
  • He is very harsh on his exams , .
  • Even if you study hard and now that you can get an A, B or even C . This professor will also try really hard to find a way to give you a D or and F.

Theme 3

📚

  • He gives lots of handouts and homework, and .
  • 2 HW & 1 quiz per week but they stack up fast.
  • , and do ALL the homework and you'll pass.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

63

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews across many years give detailed and consistent warnings, despite a smaller positive minority.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 58
3 out of 54
2 out of 510
1 out of 533

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Reported outcomes

F results lead the reported letter grades.

28 reported outcomes

A range

3

A 3

B range

8

B+ 3 · B 5

C range

0

No reported values

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

9

F 9

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 2