AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

John Simanyi

MATH105 · MATH101 · MATH120 · MATH227 · MATH104 · 79 lifetime ratings

AI rating
98/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
96.25%
Difficulty
2.1

The decision

if you want a clear, flexible path to an A with strong support.

Best fit · Easy A HunterImpossible to FailExtra Credit KingFlexible DeadlinesClear Exams Match PracticeFree Materials
  • Extremely supportive math professor with multiple attempts, late passes, and that make failing nearly impossible.
  • and notes; free MyOpenMath and textbook keep costs near zero.
  • Works well online and in person with recorded lectures, Zoom help, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

96/100

, and exams that match practice make an A realistic with modest effort.

Both online and fail if you complete the work.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

and free practice tools, though calculus and stats still require real practice.

Online MyOpenMath scaffolding and in-person practice-heavy lectures both lower perceived difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

88/100

Most students report days, with recorded lectures available.

Online is largely asynchronous; in person often optional with Zoom recordings when you miss class.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Near-universal take-again support with students calling him the .

Strong recommendation holds across online algebra and in-person calc and stats.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

95/100

, and late work with little or no penalty drive high A rates.

Format shift

Leniency is equally praised online and in person.

Workload

Light

82/100

and usually only four exams; students say he does not overload.

Format shift

Online has unlimited practice problems available; in person is described as light on HW for calc.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

, and one-on-one Zoom or tutoring support.

Format shift

Both formats highlight caring communication and recorded materials.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grade centers on about four exams plus flexible homework, with .

Format shift

Some hybrid and final.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person calculus, stats, and algebra students praise recorded lectures, practice tests that , and a .

Main concern

Some hybrid , so plan for .

What students said

“ does before each test. ”
MATH227
“If you have the and very kind.”
MATH227
“He understands people have lives outside of school and lets you turn in late work with no penalty.”
MATH120

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online sections use MyOpenMath with , and responsive Zoom help; students call it nearly impossible to fail if you try.

Main concern

You still need to complete work; a on the section.

What students said

“It is impossible to fail his class.”
MATH105
“He offers tons of late passes and and exams.”
MATH105
“Only 4 exams which he allowed a page of notes for.”
MATH105

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and online work uses multiple attempts with strong prep resources.

Practice Exams Match Real TestsNotes AllowedMultiple AttemptsMyOpenMath

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; some hybrid courses put midterm and final on campus while .

Practice Tests Match ExamsNon-Cumulative Final OptionsRecorded Prep Lectures
“ does before each test.”
MATH227
“The 1st and but the mid-term and the .”
MATH105

Online

Online exams and on practice, and often notes allowed on tests.

Open Practice Unlimited TriesNotes AllowedMultiple Attempts4 Exams
“There are 4 exams, practice exams are offered w/ unlimited tries.”
MATH105
“Only 4 test (2 in person) which he allows a page of notes for.”
MATH105

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“It is impossible to fail his class.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“ ”

👍 Recommendation Rate

97/100

“If you have the and very kind.”

⚖️

95/100

“He offers tons of late passes and and exams.”

📚 Easy A Path

96/100

“Honestly the only way you can fail is if you don't try.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and formats his class so that if you really try, you won't fail it.
  • Lectures are theory first then lots of practice directly from the homework.
  • He has a ton of resources in and contain notes and lectures.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • It is impossible to fail his class.
  • ended the class with over 100 percent
  • All the , and it would only boost your grade.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Professor Simanyi is easily the .
  • He is also really easy to reach if you need help.
  • the most understanding professor ever and very kind.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

79

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed recent reviews across formats with highly consistent praise for , and support.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 576
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2 out of 51
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Course coverage

MATH10524 reviews
MATH12015 reviews
MATH2276 reviews
MATH1043 reviews
MATH1012 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

49 reported outcomes

A range

45

A+ 21 · A 23 · A- 1

B range

3

B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1