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Mathematics

Kari Richards-Dinger

MAT12 · MAT11 · MATH37 · MATH65 · MAT37 · MAT52 · MAT1A · MATH12 · MAT90D · MAT65 · MATH90DEF · MATH52 · 62 lifetime ratings

AI rating
43/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
45.24%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

Only take if and homework; skip if you need a .

Best fit · Self Taught ProTest HeavyLots of HomeworkTough GraderSelf-Taught FeelGroup Work
  • and and unhelpful.
  • ; attendance usually required for in-person stats.
  • A is possible with steady work and , but many report Ds or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

Some students climb from D to A with retakes and full effort, but , and failing without heavy self-study.

Online often stresses high test weight; in and re-quizzes.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Stats content plus fast lectures, heavy modules, and calculator skills make the material hard for most non-math students.

Both formats call the material hard; online adds fast pacing and Pearson load.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Many in-person reviews say , and skipping sinks your chance to pass.

In person is usually mandatory; .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

; success stories cite structure and retakes while many urge students to pick anyone else.

Positive online notes exist, but recent in-person MAT12 reviews are especially negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

36/100

Tough grader tags are common; progress-style grading and picky .

Format shift

Online complaints stress test-heavy grade breakdowns; in .

Workload

Heavy

26/100

, and Pearson or paper work make the load feel constant.

Format shift

Both formats report heavy work; online adds video notes plus MyMathLab style submissions.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Engaging lectures and caring moments clash with reports of impatience, scolding, and .

Format shift

In person is more polarized on personality; and rude tone.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Quizzes, midterms, and finals drive the grade; percentage.

Format shift

Online comments sometimes say tests are about 80 percent; in .

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

many, lots of notes and homework, and a sharp split between students who thrived on retakes versus those who felt scolded for asking help.

Main concern

Fast lectures, self-taught notes, and and unsupported.

What students said

“One of the . Talks to you as if you were a child whenever you ask questions, will not actually do a lecture”
MAT12
“ and at the end you also get a .”
MAT12
“I was at a D the entire semester but ended with an A+, as long as you put in the work for your grade you are fine !”
MAT12

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and notes with complaints about attitude, heavy Pearson work, and tests dominating the grade.

Main concern

while , and some report rude or impatient help.

What students said

“She is a take and she would hold zoom meetings to go over the homework every week.”
MAT12
“Tests alone are 80% of your grade. Homework is 0% of your grade.”
MATH52
“Always has an attitude does not allow you to ask questions during class save the stress and money”
MAT12

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes dominate; , but difficulty stays high.

Midterms and FinalWeekly QuizzesRetake OptionsStudy GuidesIndex Card AllowedTI-84 Required

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams often come with study , and strong quiz pressure.

Retakes AllowedStudy GuidesIndex Card Cheat SheetDaily QuizzesFinal Can Replace Exam
“if you get a bad score on an .”
MAT12
“She allows you to use an index . She also allowed us 1 minute to get help from peers while tests.”
MAT52

Online

Online reviews emphasize test-heavy weighting, Pearson quizzes, and claims.

Test HeavyPearson QuizzesCampus Tests for SomeShow Work on Paper
“Tests alone are 80% of your grade. Homework is 0% of your grade.”
MATH52
“go to campus for tests but . so she knows YOU did it”
MAT52

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ . What's the if everything is online?”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews spanning online and sample and consistent workload themes.

📚

26/100

“you have to do the notes on your own which can take up to 4 hours per unit of notes”

🔁

62/100

“I had a C days before the exam so and did it again for the final. Got an A.”

😤 Help Desk Friction

30/100

“She gets irritated when we ask for help and treats us like kids.”

🧪

72/100

“Tests alone are 80% of your grade. Homework is 0% of your grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • will not actually do a lecture, instead you have to do the notes on your own
  • She is one of the greatest math professors Ive ever had.
  • Lectures are key to passing this class, she shows you the formulas and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • I was at a D the entire semester but ended with an A+
  • not sure if
  • unless you are serious about dedicating your time and effort

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • She made me feel stupid for asking for help.
  • and gives plenty of opertunity to do so.
  • Always has an attitude does not allow you to ask questions

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

62

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews across many years and both formats show consistent themes of , and polarized teaching style.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 521
4 out of 59
3 out of 59
2 out of 59
1 out of 514

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

39 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 7 · A 7

B range

9

B+ 4 · B 5

C range

3

C 2 · C- 1

D range

6

D+ 2 · D 4

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

7

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 1