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Mathematics

Thomas Schellhous

TRIG104 · MATH105 · MATH82415 · MATH120HYBRID · MATH90S · MATH120 · MATH226 · MATH228 · MATH227 · MATH027 · MATH104 · 99 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
98.99%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

; he is a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing lecturesCaring and funnyPractice exams match testsUnlimited HW attemptsCheat sheets allowed
  • so even math-anxious students succeed.
  • Homework and practice exams mirror real tests; .
  • , and online formats.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Multiple homework attempts, practice exams that , and fair curves make an A very reachable with steady practice.

Online Stats leans freer with unlimited HW tries and unproctored exams; and cheat sheets.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is standard college math, but he simplifies abstract ideas so the intellectual load feels lighter than the catalog suggests.

; online adds YouTube lectures for self-paced review.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

Many sections list attendance optional, but hybrids and some .

Online is mostly flexible; several in-person and hybrid reviews say show up for .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

97/100

Nearly every student calls him the best math professor they have had and .

Both online and in-person reviews are overwhelmingly enthusiastic with .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Unlimited or multi-attempt , and detailed but fair exam feedback.

Format shift

Online grading is especially forgiving via Pearson-style retries; .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

and some quizzes are steady but not crushing; .

Format shift

A few online and Calc reviews mention lots of .

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Consistently , and humor that keeps hard math engaging.

Format shift

Online YouTube lectures and clarity.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Homework and chapter work and final; quizzes appear in some sections.

Format shift

Online often ; and Pearson homework.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

exams, office hours help, occasional cheat sheets, and a warm funny classroom vibe make Calc and Stats feel doable.

Main concern

so skipping practice costs easy points.

What students said

“While Calc 2 is known for being difficult, Professor Schellhous broke everything down and made it super simple. gives out.”
MATH227
“He also lets us use . 100% recommend taking him!”
MATH227
“Dr. Schellhous is a great professor. He teaches difficult concepts really well. His . !”
MATH228

Remote format

Online

26 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

YouTube lectures, unlimited homework attempts, late passes, practice midterms and , and and related courses very accessible.

Main concern

and struggled badly; keep up with modules yourself.

What students said

“I was able to ace his statistics class with no problem. Only had a discussion and 2 assignments/week. There is no reason you cant get 100% on assignments, he allows multiple attempts. 2 attempts/question. Not proctored & all lectures on YouTube.”
MATH120
“ as many times and late passes are available making it easy to get an A.”
MATH120
“His lectures were on YouTube and easy to follow. He provided and final.”
MATH120

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams closely mirror study guides and practice tests; online often unproctored with multi-attempt questions, and .

Practice exams match real testsCheat sheets allowed in some sectionsUnproctored online examsMulti-attempt questions onlineStudy guides provided

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

86/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and study guides; some sections allow cheat sheets and recycle prior test items on the final.

Study guides match examsCheat sheets allowedFinal reuses prior test itemsDetailed exam feedback
“ gives out.”
MATH227
“He also lets us use .”
MATH227
“ .”
MATH228

Online

Online midterms and and multi-attempt questions reported.

Not proctoredPractice exams matchMulti-attempt questionsYouTube lecture prep
“ 2 attempts/question. Not proctored & all lectures on YouTube.”
MATH120
“He provided and final.”
MATH120

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Just take his class already! You'd be really lucky if take.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews spanning online and in-person math , and care. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Clarity

96/100

“He was able to take the advanced concepts of calc 2 and easy to understand.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

97/100

“If you have a !”

⭐ Easy Path to A

86/100

“ as many times and late passes are available making it easy to get an A.”

❤️ Caring Support

94/100

“He is the VVC.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • broke everything down and made it super simple
  • and

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • gives out
  • There is no reason you cant get 100% on assignments, he allows multiple attempts
  • easy A

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • super caring and funny
  • Always assures students it is okay to receive help from him
  • Plus if you make it to Finals week (which you will), he brings donuts for the class!

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

99

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews spanning years, both formats, many courses, highly consistent praise, and rich grade data support strong confidence.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 595
4 out of 53
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

39

A+ 21 · A 16 · A- 2

B range

7

B+ 1 · B 6

C range

0

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D range

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F 1

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