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Mathematics

Esteban (Adam) Navas

MAT12 · MATH35 · MAT35 · MAT3 · MAT37 · MAT1A · MAT52 · MATH12 · MAT10 · MAT1B · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating
46/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
53.66%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

Only take him if and ; avoid online stats if you want low proctoring stress.

Best fit · Self Taught ProPolarizing LecturerSelf-Teach RequiredQuiz and Test HeavyCaring but UnorganizedNo Curve / Tough Stats
  • ; and unprepared.
  • Calculus can be passable with self-study and ; stats/online is harsher.
  • Exams and ; online uses Zoom live watching.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

An A usually requires self-study, strong quiz performance, and .

Online stats reviews are especially harsh on grades; .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Content difficulty is high for calc and stats, and many say lectures overcomplicate or .

In-person and online both rate high difficulty; online stats feels hardest.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and skipping is said to hurt success.

; online is mixed but still participation-heavy.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

; fans love his care and while others warn to stay away.

; online stats recommendations are largely negative.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

42/100

Concept-based grading and , but , and finals that sink the class.

Format shift

; online/stats reviews describe tough high-stakes grading.

Workload

Moderate

44/100

, but daily quizzes, reading, projects, and .

Format shift

Online stats lists lots of homework; some in-person calc terms emphasize no required HW but .

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Caring and accessible for many, yet a .

Format shift

In-person opinions are highly split; online comments lean more critical on support and organization.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades hinge on quizzes, midterms, and .

Format shift

Online explicitly says tests make or break; 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 Self Taught Pro

and ; critics cite unprepared lectures, self-teaching, and harsh no-curve exams.

Main concern

; quizzes and exams dominate.

What students said

“lectures can be confusing but ; ; wants everyone to pass”
MAT1A
“Be prepared to teach yourself.”
MAT1A
“Chicken scratch problems, no organization during lecture - almost like he wasn't prepared.”
MAT3

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and grades sunk by finals despite homework.

Main concern

and .

What students said

“he also requires you to Zoom while . Even after completing endless work, the .”
MAT12
“He makes you go on zoom on your phone and watches you during all 3 exams”
MAT12
“Be prepared to study and learn on your own outside of class, he doesn't just hand you an A you have to have worked for it.”
MAT3

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and ; online adds live Zoom watching and oral makeups.

Zoom Live ProctoringHigh-Stakes FinalsTimed QuizzesOral Makeup ExamsNo Curve

Assessment risk

Strict

38/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and sometimes standards-based checks with .

Daily or Frequent QuizzesCumulative FinalConcept-Based GradingNo Curve
“No HW, and instead gives you 10 min to do a with .”
MAT1A
“ and comprehensive.”
MAT3

Online

Online exams require Zoom phone watching; missing an , and finals heavily control the grade.

Zoom While TestingOral Exam MakeupFinal Heavy
“requires you to Zoom while ”
MAT12
“you are required to give him a ”
MAT12

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Be prepared to teach yourself.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews across calc and stats, balancing strong praise and strong criticism. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

48/100

“his lectures can be off and he over complicates it more than it needs to be.”

👍 Recommendation Split

52/100

“ . He always gives some credit as long as you show work.”

⚠️ Self-Teaching Load

28/100

“ If you wanna pass his class be ready to review the lecture 10 times before the class bc he's not gonna go over the material ever.”

🔒

38/100

“He makes you go on zoom on your phone and watches you during all 3 exams, these exams make or break you.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • all over the place
  • prepare to learn most of it on your own

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • allows 3 retakes per quiz
  • doesn't just hand you an A

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • roots for you
  • nice guy
  • wants everyone to pass
  • passive aggressive when nobody showed up

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

41

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

42 reviews over many years with rich detail and polarized but recurring themes make the pattern credible.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516
4 out of 56
3 out of 52
2 out of 56
1 out of 512

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 3 · A 12 · A- 1

B range

6

B 6

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

6

D+ 1 · D 5

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Incomplete 1 · Rather not say 1