Randy Bush

F0944 · MATH14 · MATH230E · MATH101 · MATH114 · MATH14S · MATH102 · MATH41A · STATS · 46 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 84/100
RMP rating: 4.2/5
Take again: 75%
Difficulty: 3.1

The decision

if you will , and study the guides; expect fair reward for consistent effort, not an easy coast.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear Math LecturesStudy Guides Match TestsWeekly Homework QuizzesTest HeavyCaring but Attendance Critical

Most students say he makes math make sense with , and real care for success.
and and doing the work is non-negotiable.
A minority find him dismissive, group-heavy, or harsh, especially when struggling or during remote periods.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

As are common , and use study guides, but and coasting fails.

Online and in-person both stress effort; .

Is the course easy?

Standard

54/100

Average difficulty around 3 with supportive teaching, yet stats and algebra still require real practice.

Both formats describe clear teaching of standard college math difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Many tags and comments say skip class and you will not pass; .

; online notes still imply keeping up weekly.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

About 75% would take again and most praise clarity and care, with a vocal minority who would not.

Online recommends are positive; and .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

and dropped lowest scores help, but tough-grader and .

Format shift

; online comments emphasize clear criteria.

Workload

Moderate

44/100

moderate-to-heavy grind rather than a light load.

Format shift

Both formats mention weekly homework quizzes; and group work.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Dominant theme is crystal-clear lectures that convert math-haters, tempered by occasional cold or classroom-management complaints.

Format shift

In-person evidence is richest; online also calls lectures understandable.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Tests and homework quizzes as the main ongoing check.

Format shift

Explicit 80/20 split appears in in-person MATH230E; online also centers tests and quizzes.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

; attendance and ; tests dominate grade; a few report cold or dismissive moments.

Main concern

Test-heavy structure and mandatory feel can crush students who miss class or need more patience.

What students said

“If I could hire a personal math teacher for my entire education career, it'd be Randy.”
MATH14S

“80% of the grade is tests/exams, 20% homework quizzes”
MATH230E

“Showing up to class and .”
MATH14

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students still , and study guides that match tests, with strong recommend language.

Main concern

, so remote delivery quality may vary.

What students said

“The as the ones in the study guide. He genuinely wants you to pass the class.”
MATH41A

“ but stopped me from procrastinating until the tests.”
MATH14

“He made everything super understandable and the materials he provided .”
MATH14S

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams track study guides closely and sometimes allow a small note card, but they are high stakes and .

Study Guides Match TestsHomework QuizzesIndex Card Notes AllowedDrop Lowest TestTest Heavy

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

guides, open-note homework quizzes, and sometimes a 3x5 note card on exams.

Test HeavyStudy GuidesOpen-Note Homework Quizzes3x5 Note CardDrop Lowest Score

“80% of the grade is tests/exams, 20% homework quizzes”
MATH230E

“He allows a 3x5 index card of notes for and .”
MATH14

“ and also the lowest homework quiz score which helps out a lot.”
MATH14

Online

and tests matching study guides without detailing webcam proctoring.

Study Guides Match TestsWeekly Homework Quizzes

“The as the ones in the study guide.”
MATH41A

“ but stopped me from procrastinating until the tests.”
MATH14

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“If I could hire a personal math teacher for my entire education career, it'd be Randy. He structures the material in a way that it flows together as a big picture.”
Voice snapshots generated from 46 reviews (3 online, 43 in and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“If I could hire a personal math teacher for my entire education career, it'd be Randy.”

📝

70/100

“The and lectures.”

📌

28/100

“just make sure you don't miss class, you will fall behind if you don't make it to class every day!”

👍

78/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He truly cares about his students and wants them to strive and be successful
Genuinely made math make so much sense
and concise in lectures and study guides for exams

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

80% of the grade is tests/exams, 20% homework quizzes
DO THE HOMEWORK and ATTEND TLC AND SI
but not difficult whatsoever

Theme 3

⚠️ About Mixed Experiences

life
He does come off condescending at times
he would talk to me like I am stupid

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Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

46 reviews over a decade with , and teaching clarity make patterns highly reliable.

Inside 46 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526

4 out of 511

3 out of 56

2 out of 51

1 out of 52

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 13 · A- 2

B range

B+ 3 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

C+ 2 · C 4

D range

D+ 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1

Randy Bush

x x if you will x x x x, and study the guides; expect fair reward for consistent effort, not an easy coast.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Mandatory

WorthIt

See how this professor fits your week.

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

📝 x x

📌 x x

👍 x x

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

⚠️ About Mixed Experiences

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you will , and study the guides; expect fair reward for consistent effort, not an easy coast.

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