AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

George Rothbart

MATH121 · MATH105 · MATH103 · MATH115 · MTH115 · PHYS108B · MATH123 · PHYS108A · STAT115 · 83 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
98.18%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want a and physics understandable and rewards consistent effort.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear and organized lecturesCaring and patientExtra credit opportunitiesAccessible supportHeavy but fair work
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Rothbart as , and unusually motivating.
  • Grades are very attainable because , and chances to recover, but students still need to do steady work.
  • Online and and support, with online students noting strong videos and organization.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

An A is very reachable because , and students who attend and complete the work usually do very well.

Both formats support an easy-A-with-effort pattern, with online reviews stressing videos and homework while and .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

71/100

The subjects can be intimidating, but students repeatedly say he breaks concepts down and makes math and physics accessible.

Online students credit detailed videos and notes, while , and patient explanations.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

63/100

Attendance is often important for learning and success, but one review says and others frame class as .

, while online evidence focuses more on keeping up with videos and assignments.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students almost universally recommend him because , and makes difficult STEM courses feel manageable.

Both online and format-based drop in enthusiasm.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

91/100

Students repeatedly , and generous systems that help them succeed.

Format shift

Both formats show generous grading, with online reviews highlighting and and revisions.

Workload

Moderate

54/100

The workload is steady and sometimes heavy, with and labs, but students usually describe it as useful rather than pointless.

Format shift

Online reviews mention lots of , and in-person reviews also mention weekly or twice-weekly assignments.

Teaching experience

Excellent

97/100

Students consistently describe him as , and able to make difficult material understandable.

Format shift

Teaching praise is very strong in both formats, with online reviews emphasizing videos and .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades appear , and exams rather than one dominant assessment type.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework and tests, while , and exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews emphasize excellent , and across math and physics courses.

Main concern

The main concern is that attendance and and physics courses.

What students said

“Physics is scary - especially if you're not a math person. and consistently encourages his students in understanding concepts.”
PHYS-108A
“If you attend the lectures and do the work, you will pass this class.”
MATH121

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online , and strong support despite a steady workload.

Main concern

Online students repeatedly mention lots of homework and the need to keep up.

What students said

“As long as you watch the videos & do the hw, you'll do amazing.”
MATH103
“Lots of work, though, even if you are a math person!”
MATH115

Exam style

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Exam evidence is student-friendly overall because reviews mention lecture-based exams, , and a note sheet, though not every course has the same format.

Practice ExamsExtra Credit On ExamsNote Sheet AllowedLecture-Based ExamsRetakes Mentioned

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention , and one physics course allowing a note sheet, but do not clearly prove strict proctoring or closed-book rules.

Note Sheet AllowedExtra Credit On ExamsRetakes MentionedLecture-Based Exams
“ AND you can use a note sheet!”
PHYS-108A
“ if needed!”
MATH115

Online

Online reviews mention practice exams and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or .

Practice ExamsHomework Helps Exams
“The practice exams as well as the way.”
MATH103
“ and gives lots of .”
MATH115

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ best!”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

97/100

“He can simplify complex ideas and topics.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“Take any course he !”

⚖️

91/100

“ , and provides ample to ensure everyone has an opportunity to succeed as long as they actually DO THE WORK.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He breaks down concepts step by step and reinforces the underlying rules, which makes the material easier to understand.
  • Makes lectures interesting & easy to understand.
  • He can simplify complex ideas and topics.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • As long as you watch the videos & do the hw, you'll do amazing.
  • Two HW's per week, expect to dedicate a few hours to these.
  • The but have .

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He genuinely cares about whether you understand the material and will try to make you interested in the subject.
  • and patient!
  • He is truly one of a kind

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

83

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, formats, and courses with very consistent praise and detailed evidence.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 572
4 out of 59
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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PHYS-108A10 reviews
MATH1035 reviews
MATH1215 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

39

A+ 5 · A 31 · A- 3

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

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