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Mathematics

Laurie Ordin

MATH121 · MATH104 · ALGEBRA103 · MATH101 · MATH103A · MATH103 · MATH103B · 103B030 · CALC121C · CALC121 · ALGEB103 · 46 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.5/5
Take again
91.67%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you want a and rewards steady homework effort.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear Math TeacherCaring and PatientHomework MattersBeginner FriendlyHighly Recommended
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Laurie Ordin as a , and caring math instructor.
  • The courses are real math work, but and exams.
  • , and a few strongly negative experiences.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

70/100

An A is realistic with and participation, but students do not describe it as free or effortless.

Online evidence mentions quiz and , while and test preparation.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The math content can be hard or fast-paced, but .

Online and in-person students both describe difficult .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

as strictly mandatory, but students say showing up matters because the course moves steadily.

Online students mention prioritizing attendance, while and keeping up.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Students strongly recommend her because , and effective for struggling math students.

Both online and and consistency in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

68/100

and but many students earning good results through preparation.

Format shift

Online grading is described as quiz and , while , and study guides.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Students repeatedly mention important or , though they also say it directly prepares them for assessments.

Format shift

Online reviews explicitly tag lots of homework, and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Most students describe her as one of because , and cares deeply.

Format shift

Online and in-person comments both strongly support excellent teaching quality.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

, and finals, with some courses described as test heavy.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes and a final, while , and finals.

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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 consistently praise her clarity, patience, and ability to help math-anxious students, with some complaints about speed and .

Main concern

Some students find the pace fast and tests difficult.

What students said

“She encourages questions and doesnt rush through the material.”
MATH121
“ Finals.”
MATH103

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students praise her caring style, recorded lectures, and clear explanations, but and .

Main concern

Grades and the final.

What students said

“ and goes over concepts slowly so it's easy to digest.”
MATH121
“She records lectures so you can rewatch them, but attendance should be prioritized bc 1 unit per class is covered.”
CALC121

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews support a , and finals that are manageable if .

QuizzesFinal ExamHomework PreparationTests Can Be Difficult

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and finals, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

TestsFinal ExamStudy Guides
“ Finals.”
MATH103
“ if you do the homework and follow her study guides you will do well.”
MATH101

Online

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

QuizzesFinal ExamHomework-Based Preparation
“your overall grade is decided by quizzes(50%) and a final(50%).”
MATH121

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you have ever felt nervous or intimidated by math, Laurie is a wonderful professor for you.”

Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“She is engaging and great at making math easy to understand.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

93/100

“She is the best Math teacher in College of Marin. !!”

📚 Workload Reality

48/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She won't move on until she is sure you understand.
  • .
  • Her lectures are interesting and clear.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • The course is hard but still I like the .
  • and apparently get your good grade!
  • She puts hard problems on the tests

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • She really cares about everyone's success and !
  • She will help you for as much as you need it.
  • Never made me feel dumb or behind but instead was genuinely invested in helping me succeed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

46

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is highly credible because 46 reviews span many years, include detailed comments, and show a consistent positive pattern with a .

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 537
4 out of 54
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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13 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 1 · A 4 · A- 2

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 4

C range

0

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D range

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