AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Matthew Knudson

MATH27 · MATH232 · MATH007 · CALCULUSII · MATH127 · MATH123 · MATH26B · MATH25 · MATH231 · MATH23 · MATH42 · MATH234 · STATISTICS · MATH31 · MATH32 · 33 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you need a and makes difficult material more manageable.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring math teacherGenerous graderHelpful outside classBeginner friendlyUsually clear
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Knudson as caring, approachable, helpful, and invested in student success.
  • Math content can still be challenging, but , and pacing make success very achievable.
  • A minority of students found some lectures unclear or needed outside resources, especially in harder math courses.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

An A is very attainable for students who show effort because , and several students report easy tests or .

Online reviews include open-book exams and , while and help for students who try.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

The math itself can be difficult in higher courses, but , and makes the class manageable.

Online reviews frame the class as easy if you do the work, while in-person reviews show more variation across algebra, statistics, and calculus.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

70/100

, but students repeatedly say going to class, staying after, or getting help improves grades.

, while in-person evidence shows flexibility in some sections but .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and unusually supportive for math learners.

Both formats are highly recommended, with online reviews emphasizing accessibility and .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Multiple reviews say he is fair or , and grades more favorably when students show effort.

Format shift

in some reviews, while in-person grading is repeatedly described as generous and effort-sensitive.

Workload

Moderate

63/100

Workload varies by math level, with some easy daily homework and light packets but .

Format shift

Online reviews range from easy ten-minute homework to lots of homework, while problem sets.

Teaching experience

Excellent

92/100

The dominant pattern is excellent support, patience, clarity, and care, with only a .

Format shift

Online and in-person reviews both praise support, but because they span many courses and years.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears , and exams rather than relying only on exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework and open-book exams, while , and group quizzes.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews consistently praise his kindness, help, and fair or , though some students found explanations .

Main concern

Students who struggle with math may .

What students said

“ , and very knowledgeable about what he teaches.”
MATH123
“I had to watch videos online to learn the material.”
MATH231

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online reviews are very positive, emphasizing open-book exams, easy homework in some sections, strong support, and high recommendation.

Main concern

Some online math material can still feel hard and .

What students said

“ but thorough.”
MATH127
“ to complete) and no work the day before tests!”
MATH123

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is generally student-friendly, especially with online open-book exams and .

Open Book ExamsFew TestsQuizzes As Study GuidesEasy TestsGroup Quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

83/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

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

Quizzes As Study GuidesEasy TestsGroup Quizzes
“ and a a perfect study guide for the tests.”
MATH231
“ math, good lectures, interesting material, easy tests”
MATH25

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention open-book but and Browser, or proctoring rules.

Open Book ExamsFew Tests
“ but thorough.”
MATH127
“ to complete) and no work the day before tests!”
MATH123

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Mr. Knudson is an example of the professor that all of us wish we could have for every subject.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

92/100

“ , and very knowledgeable about what he teaches.”

⚖️

90/100

“ .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

97/100

“If .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Professor Knudson is an amazing teacher.
  • !
  • and willing to help but .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • An easy class if you do the work and pay attention.
  • Still pulled out a C almost a B. More dedicated students all received B's and A's.
  • Attendance is not mandatory, but with .

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • He will spend extra time with you to make sure you understand the material.
  • Very laid back, fair, and nice.
  • gives you as much help as you need when you ask for it.

Data context

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Analysis sample

33

Recent reviews read by the AI

33

Lifetime ratings

93/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-three reviews across many years and courses provide rich, mostly consistent evidence of , and high recommendation.

Inside 33 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526
4 out of 56
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

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No letter grade reported

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