AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Michelle Kaul

MATH247 · MATH232 · PHYS205 · MATH127 · ASTR210 · PCSI211 · PHY5 · MATHJ232 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating
74/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

Kaul is a good choice for students who want a supportive instructor and , and complete steady coursework.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHelpful TeacherCaringFair but Work RequiredClear Modules OnlineLecture-Based Tests
  • Most students describe Kaul as helpful, caring, and willing to support students who ask for help.
  • The course is not always easy, especially in math and lab-heavy science sections, but effort usually pays off.
  • astronomy is very easy and clear, while math and physical science require more work.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

65/100

Good grades are realistic with , and asking for help, but several classes still require real work.

Online astronomy looks easy, while , and in-person math require steadier effort.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

The material ranges from easy astronomy to tougher math and but not uniformly easy content.

Online evidence varies by course, while but moderate difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

Attendance is strongly recommended because tests are based on class notes and lectures, but reviews do .

In-person reviews stress going to class, while online reviews , and assignments.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Students usually recommend her because , and makes difficult subjects more manageable.

, while online reviews are positive but more workload-dependent.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Grading appears fair with , bonus points, and help available, but students still must complete the work and prepare for tests.

Format shift

Online reviews mention and extra time, while in-person reviews and notes.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Workload is moderate because , and long research-based assignments.

Format shift

Online lab and math reviews sound heavier, while .

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most students describe her as helpful, caring, patient, and some confusion complaints.

Format shift

, while online reviews praise organization but note workload.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and lecture-based tests rather than a single dominant method.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize worksheets, quizzes, labs, and discussions, while and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews , and fair expectations, with some concerns about confusion in lower-level math or physics.

Main concern

Some students find her explanations confusing or .

What students said

“She's awesome! Always takes the time to help you.”
MATH232
“ and lost.”
MATH127
“If you do the work you can get a good grade.”
MATH232

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive but workload varies, with one very easy astronomy class and more demanding math or lab work.

Main concern

and and time-consuming.

What students said

“Prof. Kaul's Astronomy 210 summer class was very easy.”
ASTR210
“Tough class and expect to work for your grade, but otherwise to the point and on task.”
MATH247
“the and require research but and offers extra time on work.”
PHY5

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessments appear standard and study-driven, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book rules, closed-book rules, webcam use, Lockdown Browser, or proctoring requirements.

Lecture-Based TestsQuizzesLabs And WorksheetsExtra Credit

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and bonus points, but do not clearly prove book rules or proctoring requirements.

Lecture-Based TestsQuizzesBonus On Exams
“ so go to class.”
MATH232
“ book.”
PHYS205
“She tells jokes and .”
MATH232

Online

, and recorded Zoom help, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, midterm, or final policies.

Biweekly Worksheet And QuizLabsDiscussionsExtra Credit
“This class consists of a bi-weekly worksheet and quiz.”
ASTR210
“complete wksheets and labs while watching her recorded zoom session cuz she says a lot of the answers.”
PHY5

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She is the greatest math teacher I have ever had and I detest math.”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching and grading. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“She's got a , but she TEACHES and she will make time for you if you need it.”

📈 Effort To Grade

65/100

“If you do the work you can get a good grade.”

👍 Recommendation Level

72/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Always takes the time to help you.
  • Goes step by step, with examples!
  • She's extremely brilliant, however she doesn't seem to know how to teach the material.
  • time to answer questions and cares about her students.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload & Assessments

  • This class consists of a bi-weekly worksheet and quiz.
  • Tough class and expect to work for your grade, but otherwise to the point and on task.
  • book.
  • the and require research but and offers extra time on work.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • and offers extra time on work.
  • This instructor was personally interested making sure each person succeeded in her class.
  • If you need help she's more than welcome to help you after class or during office hours.
  • She will help you, and as long as you go to class and follow her notes you will do fine!

Data context

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Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

17

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

Seventeen reviews provide useful detail across formats and years, though .

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 54
3 out of 55
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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5 reported outcomes

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A+ 1 · A 1 · A- 1

B range

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C range

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C+ 1

D range

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