AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Cindy Erickson

MATH30 · MATH120 · MATH370 · MATH402 · MATH401 · MATH125 · STAT100 · 80 lifetime ratings

AI rating
36/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
36.36%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you can handle a heavy workload and want a structured but demanding math class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHeavy HomeworkTough ExamsMixed TeachingHelpful But DisorganizedFair If Prepared
  • Students consistently report a heavy math workload with and quizzes.
  • Teaching and as a recurring issue.
  • An A is possible, but , and test preparation.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

A good grade is possible, but students describe lots of , and strict expectations.

Online reviews make the A look harder due to overload, while keep up.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The math content and pace are often described as hard, confusing, or fast, especially in MATH120 and MATH401.

Both formats describe challenge, but online comments stress overwhelming volume more than concept difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Students say attending, taking notes, and keeping up with class are important to pass.

Online reviews mention participation and quizzes, while hurts performance.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

Students are sharply split because and fair, but the workload and organization frustrate many.

Online reviews are mostly negative, while and strong warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

30/100

Several students call her a tough or , though some say she is fair and offers .

Format shift

Online reviews include tough grader tags, while and fair grading praise.

Workload

Overwhelming

15/100

Many reviews , and several hours of work per day.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy workload, with online comments especially focused on overwhelming weekly volume.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

She is often described as nice and helpful, but many students .

Format shift

Online teaching feedback is weaker, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

65/100

, and occasional practice or study guide work.

Format shift

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

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 Effort For Reward

many praise her help and clarity, but many others report , and .

Main concern

The main risk is spending many hours on homework while .

What students said

“Homework 3+ hrs/daily.”
MATH120
“She's a tough teacher but very fair.”
MATH30
“ but don't talk while she is talking.”
MATH120

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews describe a , and an overwhelming course pace.

Main concern

Online students repeatedly say the workload is overwhelming and the course organization is weak.

What students said

“I dont think she understands how overwhelming it is for us with the amount of work she assigns”
STAT100
“ .”
MATH120
“There are around 60-100 questions you are required to .”
MATH120

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention frequent quizzes and difficult exams, but do not clearly prove webcam use, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book rules, or closed-book rules.

Frequent QuizzesHard ExamsHard FinalPractice ExamsStudy Guides

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and finals, with study guides and homework used for preparation.

Hard ExamsHard FinalWeekly QuizzesPractice ExamsStudy Guides
“ . .”
MATH401
“Just complete the practice exams and you'll do !”
MATH120
“ , as long as you study and pay attention, you'll be fine.”
MATH120

Online

Online reviews mention frequent quizzes and test-heavy structure, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Frequent QuizzesTest Heavy
“ .”
MATH120
“There are around 60-100 questions you are required to .”
MATH120

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“She's a tough teacher but very fair.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, , and exam difficulty. Credibility rating: High.

📚 Workload Pressure

15/100

“I understand that these are crazy times but the amount of mental breakdowns I had while doing 4-5 hours of .”

🎯 Teaching Quality

55/100

“She is always willing to help a student and offer her help outside the classroom as well.”

⚖️

30/100

“She is a as much effort i put in the work she gives a low score”

Theme 1

📚 About Workload

  • There are around 60-100 questions you are required to .
  • Homework 3+ hrs/daily.
  • She gives .

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is good at explaining the material.
  • and makes you feel stupid when you ask questions.
  • Professor Erickson is excellent! and ; knows exactly what she's talking about.

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • She's a tough teacher but very fair.
  • . .
  • It is much easier than people think to get an A.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

80

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years and repeatedly identify the , and teaching patterns.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 533
4 out of 513
3 out of 518
2 out of 510
1 out of 56

Course coverage

MATH12026 reviews
MATH3011 reviews
MATH4015 reviews
MATH1252 reviews
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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

14 reported outcomes

A range

3

A- 3

B range

4

B+ 3 · B 1

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 1 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1