AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Mark Bates

MATH · MATH105H · MATHR014 · TM2 · MATH105 · ALEGBRA · MATHR105 · STATS105 · MATH105STATS · STAT101 · STATS101 · STATS · 128 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
94.03%
Difficulty
2.6

The decision

Must-take for stats or intro math if you show up, do the homework, and laugh at the dad jokes.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyDad Jokes GeniusNotes and Cheat Sheets AllowedRedo for Full CreditMakes Stats ClickCaring Math Dad
  • Near-universal praise for clear, funny stats teaching that converts math-haters.
  • Quizzes and and lectures, often with notes or cheat sheets.
  • Attendance and weekly quizzes matter, but , and cushion grades.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

High A rates plus , and make strong grades very attainable with consistent work.

Online and homework; one non-stats algebra course felt harder.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

Stats concepts feel approachable because he slows down, jokes, and ties material to real life.

Evidence is similar online and in person; Math 14 style courses are the main harder outlier.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

42/100

in-class quizzes, even though online work can be more flexible.

if you miss class; some online sections still expect webinars or live sessions.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

About 94 percent would take him again, with .

; negatives are rare and often downvoted.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

88/100

Redos for full credit, dropped low quizzes, late-work flexibility, and make grading student-friendly.

Format shift

Online comments also emphasize redos and ; a few older non-stats complaints exist.

Workload

Light

72/100

but short and exam-aligned; many call it manageable rather than overwhelming.

Format shift

Summer ; regular terms stay light-to-moderate.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

hate math understand and enjoy it.

Format shift

Praise is consistently excellent online and in person.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

, and a final all matter, with quizzes preparing exams.

Format shift

; structure stays quiz-plus-exam based.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

38 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In person, students rave about hilarious lectures, , and a dad-like caring vibe.

Main concern

if .

What students said

“Very easy and you can use your notes. Ask questions if .”
MATH105STATS
“He lets you and cheatsheets for .”
MATH105
“Mark Bates is the best math teacher I've ever had... .”
STATS

Remote format

Online

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online and pandemic sections stay highly rated with recorded lectures, Zoom help, redos, and and supportive.

Main concern

Fast summer pacing and needing to complete modular work on time.

What students said

“I never expected someone like me to take a 4 week online 4 credit stats class, get an A+, and actually learn literally everything.”
MATHR105
“He allows you to redo and tests are based on the notes that while watching his lectures.”
MATH105
“Do the work and you have an A”
MATHR105

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes mirror classwork and usually allow notes or cheat sheets, so risk stays low if you prepare.

Notes on QuizzesCheat Sheets on ExamsRedo Incorrect ProblemsDrop Lowest ScoresIn-Person Timed Exams for Some Online

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; exams allow cheat sheets and .

Notes Allowed on QuizzesCheat Sheets on ExamsWeekly or Pop QuizzesProjects Plus Midterms and Final
“He lets you and cheatsheets for .”
MATH105
“Allows cheat sheets for exams and but aren't hard.”
STATS101

Online

, and ; some summer courses required in-person timed exams with options of days.

Lecture-Based TestsRedo ClassworkRecorded LecturesOptional In-Person Exam Windows
“ take while watching his lectures.”
MATH105
“Midterm and but he gave you two different options of days”
MATHR105

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If I could give 11 stars I would.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews with highly consistent themes on clarity, humor, and grade supports. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

95/100

“he is the only Profssr that made me realize I don't hate math, I actually love it!”

👍 Recommendation Rate

94/100

“BEST MATH TEACHER EVER!!”

🍬 Easy A Path

86/100

“very funny in class and super easy to get a good grade.”

📝

82/100

“you can use your notes. Ask questions if .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He makes jokes making his lectures funny and actually wanting to pay attention
  • He reminds me of a nice dad
  • PLZ LAUGH AT HIS JOKES XD

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Do the work and you have an A
  • Scores fairly and will let you redo incorrect problems for full credit
  • His course isn't difficult

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Prof Bates cares for his students
  • he's like a math dad that u love and cherish
  • BEST Stats professor EVER!

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

128

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty recent and older reviews show , and detailed grading notes.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5110
4 out of 510
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 55

Course coverage

MATH10525 reviews
MATHR1057 reviews
MATH105STATS5 reviews
STATS1014 reviews
STATS1052 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

46 reported outcomes

A range

35

A+ 12 · A 22 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 3 · B 2

C range

2

C+ 2

D range

0

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