AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Brian Rolle

MATH1A · MAT12 · MAT35 · MAT1A · PRECAL · MAT36 · MAT52 · MATH36 · TRIGMATH · GEO53 · MATH52 · MAT53 · MAT1B · MAT1AORCALC1 · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
48/100
RMP rating
2.9/5
Take again
47.37%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

if you already have solid math foundations and .

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerKnows His MathFast-Paced LecturesCondescending QuestionsTest HeavyLots of Homework
  • Strong content knowledge is widely acknowledged, but .
  • Many students report anxiety when asking questions due to a condescending tone.
  • Tests, quizzes, and ; .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

An A is possible with and test prep, but tough grading and .

and homework; online is .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Material moves fast, assumes algebra readiness, and many call lectures .

; some online COVID lectures were clearer.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

skip-class tags and pass risks.

Online COVID sections ; in-person is stricter.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

47/100

; strong for prepared students, poor fit for .

Online and and .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

35/100

, and quiz-heavy scoring make grades hard-earned.

Format shift

; online also reports test-heavy structure.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

Lots of , and .

Format shift

Homework and and in person.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

He knows the math deeply, but rushed board work and a harsh tone often block learning.

Format shift

Some online video lectures were clearer; many in-person students felt belittled.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Quizzes, midterms, and finals dominate; .

Format shift

Test-heavy structure is consistent online and in person.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

math majors praise depth, while , and unapproachable.

Main concern

Fast board lectures and harsh quiz/test focus leave weaker students lost.

What students said

“ ”
MAT12
“ and often gives different ways of solving a problem”
MAT1B

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and condescending help for others.

Main concern

Questions can be met with a condescending response, and .

What students said

“ and concise”
MAT1A
“anytime you ask a question, he is extremely condescending”
MAT1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and ; , but feel tricky and picky.

Test heavyWeekly quizzesStudy guides sometimesPredictable if you do homework

Assessment risk

Standard

42/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and picky show-your-work grading.

Weekly quizzesPop quizzesTough testsShow all work
“theres a and he doesnt grade homework he just grades you on the quizzes and then the tests”
MAT12
“You need to show all the ”
MAT36

Online

Online reviews emphasize test-heavy grading with lectures that .

Test heavyLecture-aligned exams
“What you learn in class will be on the tests; he doesn't surprise you with some trick question”
MAT1A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Do not walk into Prof. Rolle's class expecting a babysitter - he is there to teach ”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews, highlighting knowledge depth versus pace and tone. Credibility rating: High.

🧠 Content Mastery

70/100

“Great professor simply because he knows his stuff”

😕 Teaching Clarity Risk

40/100

“His lecture is hard to understand. He gives you so ”

😬 Classroom Climate

35/100

“when a student had a question, he would respond in a way that would make the person feel like it was a dumb question”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • talks to the board and moves quickly
  • and concise

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Lots of homework
  • Do ALL the homework

Theme 3

💬 About Approachability

  • extremely condescending
  • one word... inapproachable
  • makes you look stupid in front of the class

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-two reviews spanning many years show recurring themes of deep knowledge, speed, and unapproachability.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 55
3 out of 57
2 out of 57
1 out of 56

Course coverage

MAT1A5 reviews
MAT1B4 reviews
MAT364 reviews
MAT123 reviews
MATH1A3 reviews
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MAT352 reviews
MAT522 reviews
MATH362 reviews
PRECAL2 reviews
GEO531 review
MAT1AORCALC11 review
MAT531 review
MATH521 review
TRIGMATH1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

17 reported outcomes

A range

6

A 6

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Rather not say 2