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Mathematics

Guillermo Alvarez

MATH121 · MATH9111 · MATH46 · MATH96 · MATH254 · ALVAREZ21012 · MATH116 · MATH150 · MATH151 · MATH119 · MATH38 · MATH104 · 50 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
62.5%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

Take him if you want a strong math teacher and are ready for and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear lecturesLots of homeworkHard examsCaring and funnyExtra resources
  • Teaches clearly with energy, humor, and strong online video resources.
  • Workload is heavy and .
  • if you want real learning and will put in serious study time.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

40/100

Lower-level classes can be manageable with homework and notes, but and an A requires serious out-of-class work.

Online reviews sometimes mention and deadline flexibility; .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

Content ranges from straightforward remedial math to abstract calc topics with fast or .

; in-person calc is intellectually tougher.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

as required, with and no texting in class.

; online varies by section.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

and care if they are willing to grind through homework and exams.

Online opinions are and WebAssign friction.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

48/100

and sometimes flexible on deadlines, but and partial-credit strictness appear regularly.

Format shift

Online has more complaints about unfixed WebAssign marks; in-person stresses show-your-work rules.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students repeatedly report lots of , and multi-hour daily study loads in calc.

Format shift

; online fast-track can feel like a full-time job.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Students praise clear color-coded lectures, humor, patience, office hours, and strong video resources.

Format shift

; online depends more on platform and self-teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Homework and quizzes build skill, but midterms and and grade risk.

Format shift

Some online sections still require on-campus tests.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person classes feature , and tough exams, with many students praising patience and resources while others warn about calc-level difficulty.

Main concern

Lots of homework and .

What students said

“He is the !! very patient and helpful.”
MATH96
“he gives lots of hw. and a final. So easy to fail the class.”
MATH150
“ but he is always fair. lots and lots of HW but its a must if you .”
MATH151

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online sections mix WebAssign or MyMathLab homework with flexible extensions for some students, but , and occasional on-campus tests frustrate others.

Main concern

job and tests may still be on campus.

What students said

“You teach yourself by reading/doing homework but .”
MATH46
“His course is doable as he uses mymathlab and gives so it can be an easy A.”
MATH150
“2 hw assignments every week 4 total quizzes. .”
MATH121

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

; some classes allow notes or formulas while others are cumulative and brutal.

Challenging midterms and finalsPractice tests often similarNotes allowed on some examsCumulative finalsCooperative practice exams in lower levels

Assessment risk

Standard

44/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and cumulative, though practice tests can match and some lower courses allow notes on cooperative exams.

Hard in-person examsPractice testsNotes on some cooperative examsCumulative finals
“there were 3 test and 7 cooperative exams, which allow you to use your notes.”
MATH96
“ , but if you use all the resources that .”
MATH150

Online

Online courses use WebAssign or MyMathLab quizzes and homework; and allow handwritten notes.

WebAssign or MyMathLab quizzesPossible on-campus testsHandwritten notes sometimes allowed
“Midterm and so study past HW and quiz assignments.”
MATH104
“Handwritten and test!”
MATH150

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you want to take a proffessor that will help you fully understand the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Clarity

78/100

“ and energetic.”

📚

28/100

“YES HE DOES GIVE A LOT OF HOMEWORK.”

🧪

40/100

“ though.”

👍

66/100

“ !!!!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and color codes the problems so its easy to follow.
  • and is always happy to help.
  • very cool, can be corny at times with the jokes but still makes you laugh.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Its CALCULUS people.
  • , and it is NOT an easy A.
  • and complete the and you will do fine!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Cares a lot about his students and genuinely tries to help if you are slipping.
  • He made math less of a nightmare for someone who has always had math anxiety.
  • He is super nice, he is there when you have questions.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

50

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews spanning many years and courses show consistent , and .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 531
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2 out of 53
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