AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Florentino Anthony Siciliano

MATH14 · MATH57 · MATH40 · MATH014 · MATH010 · MATH01601 · MATH012 · MATH12 · MATH040 · MATH10 · MATH50 · 33 lifetime ratings

AI rating
63/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
62.5%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Take him if and learn well from structured practice, but if you need low workload or strong online explanation.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring but inconsistentHeavy homeworkClear for some studentsTest heavyAttendance matters
  • Many and clear explanations, especially in lower math courses.
  • A recurring complaint is a .
  • Online reviews are sharply mixed, with some calling the class self-taught and if students work hard.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Getting an A is realistic for and attend, but it is not low effort because workload and tests are often demanding.

and self-teaching, while in-person evidence shows stronger support but still requires steady work.

Is the course easy?

Standard

56/100

The math content , but statistics and test-heavy sections feel difficult for many students.

Online reviews describe complex concepts with weak explanation, while math clearer.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

as formally required, but many comments say showing up is important to passing.

In-person reviews repeatedly mention attendance and class participation, while online and self-study.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

and , but major workload complaints and weak online teaching prevent a stronger recommendation.

In-person recommendations are generally stronger than online recommendations, and frustration.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Grades can be achievable with homework and participation, but and test-heavy pressure.

Format shift

Online reviews include tough grader and test heavy tags, while and .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

several students describing many hours of weekly work.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy homework, with online students citing 10-12 hours weekly and in-person students sometimes describing extreme workloads.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

, and clear, but a meaningful minority say lectures are ineffective or self-taught.

Format shift

In-person teaching is usually praised, while online teaching and not explaining enough.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

The course , and classwork, with tests often carrying major weight.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, quizzes, and tests, while in-person .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

attitude and , but the workload and test weight create risk.

Main concern

The and tests that can punish students who fall behind.

What students said

“The professor made it very easy and fun to learn the lectures.”
MATH40
“OBSCENE amount of work due in an short time frame.”
MATH14

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are polarized, with and two saying effort can lead to success.

Main concern

Students may need and MyLab while managing a heavy workload.

What students said

“This class is 100% self teach since he gets paid to lecture by reading everything off of complex concepts in this class.”
MATH014
“There is A LOT OF HOMEWORK! get ready to spend 10-12 hours weekly on homework, but if you do all your homework, you and tests.”
MATH14

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews show test-heavy courses with quizzes and some preparation support, but they .

Test HeavyQuizzesPractice TestsFormula Handouts

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as important and sometimes tough, with some support through formula handouts and practice tests.

Test HeavyPractice TestsFormula Handouts
“the .”
MATH14
“he does give .”
MATH14

Online

Online reviews mention quizzes and tests but do not clearly .

Test HeavyQuizzes
“if you do all your homework, you and tests.”
MATH14
“ ”
MATH014

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“All he wants from you is to come to class and do the work! As long as you do the work and go to class you will you will pass.”

Voice snapshots generated from 33 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“ is easier to understand.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“There is A LOT OF HOMEWORK! get ready to spend 10-12 hours weekly on homework.”

👍 Recommendation Level

66/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and he goes thru each step.
  • The only thing he does is read off of powerpoints copy pasted directly from the textbook.
  • Everything is explained in a .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • so DO IT!
  • The tests were so heavily weighed that there wasnt a way around it for me.
  • Got my first A in math because of him!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Professor Siciliano is caring and wants you to succeed.
  • He is encouraging and is always willing to help.
  • He does not care about YOU!

Data context

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Analysis sample

33

Recent reviews read by the AI

33

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 33 reviews across many years with , and test pressure.

Inside 33 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 54
1 out of 56

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 4 · A 10

B range

3

B+ 3

C range

2

C 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 2 · Not_Sure_Yet 1