AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Rachel Polakoski

MATH160 · MATH16060 · MATH60 · MATH284 · MATH1609978 · 21 lifetime ratings

AI rating
81/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
71.43%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you want a and can handle steady weekly work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and supportiveHeavy homework loadClear feedbackBeginner friendly mathFlexible deadlines
  • Students consistently praise her caring teaching style and ability to make math understandable.
  • The biggest drawback is a very heavy workload, especially in online MATH160 sections.
  • Grades can be achievable because , and deadline flexibility.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

67/100

Good grades are realistic, but students repeatedly say they worked for them through homework, office hours, tutoring, or repeated attempts.

Online reviews show more workload pressure, while as worthwhile.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

The because , but statistics and module pacing still require focus.

In-person comments emphasize clearer learning, while online comments emphasize fast weekly pacing.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

, though one online tag says skipping class hurts and one in-person review says participation matters.

Online evidence hints that meetings or engagement matter, while and group work.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and clarity, but workload complaints keep the recommendation from being universal.

, while online reviews are more polarized because of workload.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

74/100

She allows , and works with students on deadlines, though grades still require effort.

Format shift

Online reviews mention late work and multiple attempts more clearly, while and .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Many students describe lots of , and tests.

Format shift

Online workload complaints are much stronger, while .

Teaching experience

Good

86/100

Students , and effective at making math less intimidating.

Format shift

, while online feedback is positive but offset by workload frustration.

Assessment method

Balanced

59/100

Reviews , and finals rather than one dominant assessment type.

Format shift

Online reviews mention quizzes, module tests, exams, and projects; , and tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students mostly describe her as , and unusually effective for math-anxious students.

Main concern

and requires steady effort.

What students said

“She made math in .”
MATH60
“I got a good grade but I worked for it and spent a lot of time at tutoring center/Office hours etc.”
MATH16060

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are split between strong support and serious workload complaints.

Main concern

, and .

What students said

“Expect about 40 assignments per week mix of and assignments.”
MATH160
“Multiple attempts on math modules with a .”
MATH60

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention quizzes, module tests, exams, and a final, but do .

QuizzesModule TestsFinal MentionedRepeat Attempts

Assessment risk

Standard

61/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

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

Tests MentionedFinals MentionedRepeat Quizzes
“you ”
MATH160
“we ”
MATH16060

Online

, and an , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Practice QuizzesModule TestsFinal MentionedMultiple Attempts
“ and assignments”
MATH160
“Multiple attempts on math modules with a .”
MATH60

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She made math in .”

Voice snapshots generated from 21 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“She really makes sure her students understand the lectures and offers to review it if you don't understand it.”

📚 Workload Pressure

28/100

“Every week, she gave out around 40 assignments.”

⚖️

74/100

“ , and allows late work without penalty”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She made math in .
  • She really makes sure her students understand the lectures and offers to review it if you don't understand it.
  • she is amazing and she would go above and beyond to make sure you pass her math class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I got a good grade but I worked for it and spent a lot of time at tutoring center/Office hours etc.
  • Multiple attempts on math modules with a .
  • Work is ez

Theme 3

📚 About Workload

  • Expect about 40 assignments per week mix of and assignments.
  • The work load was insane. 3-4 modules per week.
  • There was a lot of homework but you had the whole week to complete it.

Data context

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Analysis sample

21

Recent reviews read by the AI

21

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The 21 reviews span several years, include both formats, and and heavy workload.

Inside 21 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 3 · A 3 · A- 1

B range

5

B 4 · B- 1

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Audit/No Grade 1