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Mathematics

Jordan Tousignant

MATH1A · MATH1C · MATH3 · MAT3 · MAT1A · MAT1C · MAT37554 · 325061C · MATH1C32506 · MATH1B · MAT1B · 63 lifetime ratings

AI rating
41/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
52.38%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

if and will copy his exact solution format; otherwise look for a more guided math professor.

Best fit · Self Taught ProStrict answer formattingMonotone lecturesSelf-study heavyExam and lab focusedExtra credit on tests
  • self-starters who follow his format often succeed, while others feel he does not teach.
  • and presentation, not just correct answers.
  • Workload is usually few grade categories with and weekly labs.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

High grades are possible with practice and exact formatting, but , and .

Online self-paced A stories exist for strong students; and withdrawals.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

27/100

Calc and linear algebra content is hard, and .

; in-person still feels lecture-heavy and exam-hard.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

, but labs and lecture format knowledge often decide whether you pass.

; and lectures matter more.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

About half the class loves his structure and EC, while many others say run because he does not teach them.

; in-person reviews are sharply split.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

24/100

, and not solving exactly his way even when the answer is right.

Format shift

Strict formatting shows up mainly in in-person reviews; but fewer format rants.

Workload

Light

62/100

and , but each graded item carries high stakes.

Format shift

Online and and exams carrying most weight.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Reviews split between knowledgeable clear structure with good help and monotone slide-reading that forces self-teaching.

Format shift

In-person has the loudest polarization; Online emphasizes optional teaching and self-learning.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

86/100

Most courses are graded mainly by exams and .

Format shift

; Online comments also emphasize labs plus several exams.

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

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person calculus and linear algebra reviews polarize between clear structured teaching with EC and harsh monotone non-teaching critiques.

Main concern

Strict formatting and and force heavy outside study.

What students said

“ .”
MAT1B
“ . I'm a straight A student, I put my SOUL into this class.”
MAT1A
“You must teach yourself all the material on your own outside of class”
MAT1A

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online calc sections lean self-paced with confident independent learners.

Main concern

He often does not teach live online, so weaker math students can fall behind.

What students said

“The major downside is he does not teach. and 1 hr of .”
MAT1C
“ and summer?). You're expected to learn the material yourself”
MATH1B

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and are strict on his preferred solution format, though some offer or a notes sheet.

Exam heavyStrict formattingExtra credit on examsCheat sheets sometimes allowedWeekly labs

Assessment risk

Strict

36/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

notes or EC, and penalize formatting not matching his method.

3 exams plus final commonCheat sheets sometimesExtra credit on testsStrict notation
“ .”
MAT1A
“ as hard as homework problems, and he gives up to 15% .”
MAT1B
“You can get the answer right but still be marked down for including "unnecessary" scratch work”
MAT1A

Online

Online comments describe multiple exams with and labs that prepare for .

Multiple examsExtra credit on examsWeekly labsSelf-taught via notes
“Total 4 exams, 6 questions each. .”
MAT1C
“ .”
MATH1B

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You must teach yourself all the material on your own outside of class or if you want to be successful.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (3 Online, 47 In , and exam weight. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

48/100

“ . I wish all professors followed his format.”

✏️ Strict Formatting

24/100

“You can get the answer right but still be marked down for including unnecessary scratch work or putting down an equal sign where he doesn't want it.”

📚

40/100

“You will have to teach yourself everything. .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he is monotone and doesn't express a lot of emotions
  • he is very knowledgeable in math subjects.
  • His lectures may get boring but they're straight to the point.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • If you're okay with self studying a bit + adhere to his strict formatting you should do great.
  • The CLASS AVERAGE for our last test was a 65%. He didn't give us a curve.
  • Gives up to 15% .

Theme 3

⚠️

  • if you aren't already confident with calc material!
  • for those confident, this is a good option.
  • If you need a more guided class then find another professor.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

63

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years and courses show stable polarization around self-study, formatting strictness, and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
4 out of 512
3 out of 52
2 out of 54
1 out of 525

Course coverage

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MAT1B15 reviews
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MAT1C3 reviews
MATH1A3 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 6 · A 14

B range

6

B+ 1 · B 5

C range

6

C+ 1 · C 5

D range

4

D+ 3 · D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

8

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Incomplete 2 · Rather not say 2