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Mathematics

Zekarias W. Dammena

ABCABC · S1604 · MATH236 · A0212 · MATH112 · MATH266 · PREAL84 · MATH115 · MATH122 · MATH265 · MATHALGE · MATH227 · MATH125 · MATHSECT · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
53.33%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you can teach yourself math and stay on top of homework; otherwise pick a clearer lecturer.

Best fit · Self Taught ProTeach YourselfLots of HomeworkTest HeavyTough GraderStudy Guides Help
  • Lectures often feel fast, dry, or so many students self-teach.
  • and .
  • Study guides and steady effort can produce solid grades for prepared students.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible with and study-guide grinding, but and harsh grading make easy As uncommon.

Online grades cluster around B-level effort; and teach-yourself work.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

Content is standard college math but lectures often feel rushed or .

Both formats report moderate content difficulty with teaching clarity as the bigger variable.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

as mandatory and warn that missing class hurts because the pace is fast.

Online and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

53/100

fans praise study guides and if math is weak.

Recent online reviews lean slightly kinder; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

34/100

and and occasional study-guide alignment.

Format shift

; online comments are milder but .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of homework, lecture-heavy pacing, and .

Format shift

Both formats flag lots of homework and test-heavy structure.

Teaching experience

Average

52/100

and confusing fast lectures that force self-study.

Format shift

Online calls him nice but draggy; .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Tests and as practice feeding exam content.

Format shift

Online and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

some call him chill with useful study guides, others say rude, fast, and teach-yourself only.

Main concern

, and limited help if you already struggle with math.

What students said

“This is a teach yourself type of class. If you do decide to take ”
MATH236
“if you are in class everyday and you study you will pass because he even gives study guide for the test”
MATH125
“ . Just like everyone else said he doesnt offer much help”
MATH125

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews split between nice and helpful versus boring lectures and .

Main concern

and lectures that do not carry the grade.

What students said

“Lectures can be a draaaaag. I showed up to every class but would literally be ready to fall asleep.”
MATH236
“I honestly loved this Professor !! Yes, the lectures tend to drag but you will learn if you pay attention.”
MATH236
“the fact that you have to log in to zoom for a unit you're not on yet makes the .”
MATH125

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are high-stakes and often long, but study guides and .

Study GuidesTest HeavyNotes Sometimes AllowedLong Exams

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and harder than study guides, sometimes with calculator and formula notes.

Long ExamsStudy GuidesNotes With FormulasTest Heavy
“The .”
MATH125
“On the upside you may use calculator and notes with formulas but no examples of a problems.”
MATH125
“the he provides.”
MATH266

Online

Online reviews mention .

Test HeavyHomework Driven
“Lots of ”
MATH125

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“This is a teach yourself type of class. If you do decide to take because you will not learn anything in this class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting teaching clarity, workload, and grade effort. Credibility rating: High.

📚 Self-Teaching Required

52/100

“This is a teach yourself course. If the test.”

📝 and Tests

28/100

“He gives lots of so you know what's due and when)”

🎯 Study Guides Help

60/100

“You know exactly what kind of problems are gonna be on the test.”

👍 Split Recommendation

53/100

“I absolutely loved this teacher. I took him over the summer session and passed with an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Lectures can be a draaaaag.
  • He is extremely hard to understand
  • he lectures on a chapter then give like 3 examples then expects you to have learned it.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • If you want an easy grade won't happen.
  • .w. problems, therefore, study the h.w. & receiving an A is possible.
  • You work for your grade but it pays off in the end!!!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • the professor is actually extremely nice.
  • and will answer any questions.
  • He is funny at times but because he makes fun of slower people.

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

42 reviews spanning many years with detailed conflicting anecdotes and , and self-teaching.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 518
4 out of 54
3 out of 52
2 out of 510
1 out of 58

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 3

B range

5

B+ 1 · B 3 · B- 1

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1