AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Larry Terbell

MATH35A · 72267MATH · M104 · MATH109 · MATH46 · MATH34A · MATH96 · CALC122 · MATH95 · STAS119 · MATH116 · MATH38 · MATH119 · BLJKNJ · MATH104 · 47 lifetime ratings

AI rating
46/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
40%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you can learn math independently and will grind MyMathLab; otherwise look for a clearer lecturer.

Best fit · Self Taught ProNice but unclear lecturesMyMathLab heavyPartial credit helperSelf-study requiredPolarizing stats teacher
  • and passable, others say he cannot teach clearly.
  • Success usually depends on MyMathLab practice, tutoring, and self-teaching outside lecture.
  • He is often described as , yet recommendation rate is weak.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Partial credit and , but weak A reporting and tough stats mean an A still needs solid independent work.

Almost ; the one online review ends in D-.

Is the course easy?

Standard

44/100

Lower math can feel manageable, but statistics and calculus and fast or hard without outside help.

In-person difficulty varies by course; online calc evidence is clearly hard due to teaching gaps.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

30/100

Many comments say come to class or you fall behind, even when a few students pass with .

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Is this professor recommended?

Depends

40/100

About 40 percent would take again; praise for niceness is offset by .

In-person opinions are polarized; the only online review is strongly against.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

62/100

, and relatively forgiving scoring appear often, even when teaching quality is criticized.

Format shift

Leniency evidence .

Workload

Heavy

38/100

Lots of MyMathLab or and can feel like a full-course load by itself.

Format shift

sections.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

Personal kindness and , but many students say lectures confuse more than they help.

Format shift

In-person is mixed over decades; the sole online review is poor.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Quizzes, tests, MyMathLab practice, and .

Format shift

Exam and .

Luni fit check

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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

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

some praise patience, handouts, and partial credit, while many say lectures confuse and force outside tutoring.

Main concern

and .

What students said

“The only good is he gives partial credit even if the answer is not correct in tests.”
MATH119
“He knows about Statistics but he can't teach much about it.”
72267MATH
“if you do mymathlab hw before the class.”
MATH96

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The single recent online calculus review is strongly negative and says students could not comprehend his teaching.

Main concern

Poor online teaching clarity and a failing outcome in the only online sample.

What students said

“the professor does not know how to teach... !!!!!!”
CALC122

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Standard math testing with and some partial credit; friendliness varies by section.

MyMathLab homeworkQuizzes and testsPartial creditMakeup quiz/test optionsCheat sheet sometimes allowed

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; some allow notes or cheat sheets, and partial credit is frequently mentioned.

Partial creditMyMathLab prepOccasional cheat sheetMakeup opportunities
“ and quiz.”
MATH119
“He allows you to take a cheat sheet on the final.”
MATH116
“If you didnt answer a question correctly he might give you some credit still!”
119

Online

Only one online review and it does not clearly describe proctoring or .

“It the way he teaches that you can't comprehend.”
CALC122

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Unless you are able to figure out Statistics on your own and do the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 47 reviews, balancing polarized teaching clarity with niceness and MyMathLab dependence. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

48/100

“He knows about Statistics but he can't teach much about it.”

👍 Recommendation

40/100

“ !!!”

🧮 Workload Path

38/100

“The !! You literately would have to take this class by itself.”

⚖️ Partial Credit

62/100

“he gives partial credit even if the answer is not correct in tests.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • . No real lectures.
  • extremely understanding... He will break down anything for you.
  • his teaching confuses you even more so.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • if you do mymathlab hw before the .
  • Real easy class aslong as you do the work.
  • This was the hardest class i've taken at City.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He is the sweetest professor ever!
  • .
  • nice guy but not helpfull or clear.

Data context

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Analysis sample

47

Recent reviews read by the AI

47

Lifetime ratings

72/100

Evidence confidence

47 reviews give volume, but many are older and vague, grades are sparsely reported, and opinions are highly split.

Inside 47 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 517
4 out of 59
3 out of 57
2 out of 59
1 out of 55

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

2

A+ 1 · A 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

2

D 1 · D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1