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Mathematics

Bret Black

MATHR14 · MATHR115 · MATH14 · MATH014 · MATH115 · R116 · MATHR120 · MATH120 · CALC120 · MATH116 · MATHR011 · MATH011 · 114 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

If you can get Bret Black for Calc or .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing LecturesCalc Made EasyClear Grading CriteriaCaringStudy Guides Match Exams
  • Widely called the and algebra with .
  • and and multiple attempts common.
  • , but workload stays manageable if you practice.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Students , and use study guides routinely report As, with late passes and multiple attempts.

Both online and in-person students describe easy As when they put in the practice.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Calculus and , though practice is still required.

hard subject taught simply.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and counts toward the grade.

some online sections.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

math professor at the college.

Equally strong recommendations online and in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

86/100

Late passes, multiple homework and test tries, and .

Format shift

Lenient policies appear in both online and in-person reviews.

Workload

Light

72/100

but not excessive, with and unlimited or multi-try HW often available.

Format shift

Both formats describe manageable work if you stay current.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Consistently praised for and genuine care for struggling students.

Format shift

Teaching excellence is unanimous across formats.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and finals all matter with strong alignment to practice.

Format shift

In person emphasizes Desmos participation; and fair tests.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

lectures, Desmos participation, late passes, and exams like the guides.

Main concern

Attendance and in-class participation often count, so skipping hurts.

What students said

“If you are hesitant about calculus just like .”
MATHR120
“He offers 8 late passes for missed assignments without penalty. The midterm and .”
MATHR120
“Do whatever you can to make sure you take your Calc 1 class with him.”
CALC120

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online or Zoom sections still feel supportive with , and .

Main concern

and participation can affect the grade.

What students said

“Prof Black is the goat!!!! I've always struggled in math, but his teaching methods are out of this world.”
MATHR120
“The however and it's at night, but it's so .”
MATHR120
“Homework & lectures are informative & brief, provides plenty of support outside of class, and tests (you get 3 tries) are simple. , but they aren't difficult as long as you do the study guides.”
MATHR120

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and study guides closely, often with multiple attempts and .

Study Guides Match ExamsMultiple AttemptsLate PassesNotes Allowed SometimesIn-Person Midterm/Final for Online

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and similar to study guides and and late-pass homework flexibility.

Study guidesExams like homeworkDesmos participationLate passes
“The midterm and , which made expectations clear.”
MATHR120
“Provides study guides for in class exams. .”
CALC120

Online

Online students report short video lectures, multi-try tests, and .

Study guidesMultiple test triesIn-person midterms/finalsMandatory Zoom
“tests (you get 3 tries) are simple. , but they aren't difficult as long as you do the study guides.”
MATHR120
“Show up to class, easy class. His video lectures match the HW assignments, and , but only because he prepares you for them so well.”
MATH120

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Do whatever you can to make sure you take your Calc 1 class with him. He makes it very easy and simple and is easily one of the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews of Calc and algebra courses online and in person. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“ !!!!”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“Prof Black is the goat!!!!”

📈 Easy A Potential

86/100

“As long as you apply yourself to the curriculum, the class is an easy A.”

📝

86/100

“The midterm and , which made expectations clear.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are very easy to follow
  • .
  • Makes all subjects easy to understand.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you do the work (there isnt MUCH) you will ace this class.
  • hes so easy
  • Just show up to class, study and you'll be good to go!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Such a supportive and kind professor!
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

114

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty highly consistent reviews with 100 percent would-take-again and rich detail across years and formats.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 596
4 out of 515
3 out of 52
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

44 reported outcomes

A range

35

A+ 16 · A 16 · A- 3

B range

8

B+ 2 · B 6

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

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F

0

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