Jennifer McCandless

MATH240 · MATH8 · MATH41B · CALC3 · MATH230E · MATH3B · MATH41A · MATH3ACALC · MATH101 · CALC3A · STU93A · MATH102 · CIS67 · CALC8212 · 41B41A3A · MATH41 · MATH3A · CALC3B · 58 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 93/100
RMP rating: 4.3/5
Take again: 88.89%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you want a patient, supportive teacher who helps you actually understand.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyPatient math explainerAccessible office hoursCaring mentorMakes calculus clearApproachable

Students widely praise clear explanations that make hard math feel manageable
She is highly accessible outside class and invested in student success
Calc remains work, but and support turn effort into strong outcomes

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

Grades skew and use help, but calculus still requires real practice.

; online sample is small and mixed.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

She simplifies concepts well, so perceived difficulty is lower than typical calc averages.

In-person students repeatedly say she makes hard topics easier; online is less consistent.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

90/100

Most students call her one of the and urge others to enroll.

Strong in-person consensus; online has one negative outlier among few reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and clear criteria help students who put in work.

Format shift

In-person students emphasize fairness and match of grade to effort.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Regular homework and as overwhelming.

Format shift

In-person calc needs consistent practice; one online summer-style complaint notes more intensity.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

, and outside help define her reputation.

Format shift

Assessment method

Balanced

60/100

Tests and finals matter, but , and also count.

Format shift

; discrete math allowed collaboration on tests.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person calculus and algebra students call her caring, funny, and skilled at breaking down concepts.

Main concern

Occasional notes about end-of-term rush or required online textbook costs.

What students said

“Calc 2 is said to be the hardest, but she made this class a breeze.”
MATH3B

“Her teaching style made really difficult concepts a lot easier to grasp.”
CALC3B

“Jennifer has a knack for explaining complex concepts to people who aren't math oriented.”
CALC3A

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Sparse online feedback ranges from highly responsive and .

Main concern

One calc online review strongly advises avoiding the online format.

What students said

“ and available more than any other professor I have had. .”
MATH3A

“I would save yourself the trouble”
CALC3B

“it was incredibly easy. Literally just watch some videos, and write some responses.”
STU93A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Standard math testing with supportive prep; .

Homework quizzesTests and finalExtra creditConceptual focusCollaborative tests in some courses

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; homework quizzes and prep time reduce surprise.

4 tests and a final (older report)Homework quizzesExtra creditTime to prepare for tests

“4 tests and a final. , but there are .”
MATH3ACALC

“We were allowed to work with .”
CIS67

“provides time to fully prepare for tests.”
CALC3A

Online

Online reviews ; one calc review felt tough and unforgiving.

Tough grader (one review)Video and response work in non-math online course

“I would save yourself the trouble”
CALC3B

“Literally just watch some videos, and write some responses.”
STU93A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“One of the ! Calc 2 is said to be the hardest, but she made this class a breeze.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (3 online, 47 in person), highlighting clarity, care, and manageable math difficulty. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“Jennifer McCandless is hands down the . and knows what she's talking about.”

👍 Recommendation

90/100

“If you have the !”

❤️ Student Support

92/100

“Out of all my professors, she's cared about students the most.”

📘 Concept Clarity

88/100

“She makes the material easy to understand, and she is willing to go out of her way to help students understand the material.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

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Keeps the class interesting and interactive.
funny and nice and willing to help anyone

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

as long as you do the .
It's a difficult course, but Jenn is very fair and will help you wherever you need.
You know what's expected and how to succeed.

Theme 3

🚪 About Access Outside Class

Holds regular office hours.
and approachable outside of class.
and available more than any other professor I have had.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years show consistent praise for clarity and care, with only a few scattered negatives.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 543

4 out of 54

3 out of 53

2 out of 55

1 out of 53

Course coverage

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MATH3ACALC1 review

MATH41A1 review

STU93A1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 8 · A 13 · A- 1

B range

B+ 1

C range

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

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F

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation

❤️ Student Support

📘 Concept Clarity

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

🚪 About Access Outside Class

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

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B range

C range

D range

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