AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Steve Toner

MATH69612 · MATH105 · MATH12 · MATH42 · MATH120 · MATH120HYBIRD · MATH90 · MATH120STATS · MATH104 · MATH105HYBRID · 181 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
76.25%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you are willing to work hard every week; avoid if you want a light, low-effort stats class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHeavy WorkloadStats SpecialistEffort-Based CreditAmazing LecturesNo Textbook
  • Excellent for students who struggle with math if they put in real weekly effort
  • and
  • No expensive textbook; guided notes and video lectures help a lot

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

Homework often rewards effort, but .

and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

36/100

Statistics content plus a fast weekly load makes the course intellectually and time-wise demanding for many students.

Difficulty complaints appear strongly in both online and in-person reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

as important, and skip-class tags warn you will not pass without showing up.

; online still expects engagement and weekly work.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

76/100

and real support if you work hard, while a vocal minority finds the load unbearable.

Recommendation is strong in both formats, with harshest warnings coming from students who fell behind online.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

60/100

Homework and effort often get full or partial credit, but and weigh heavily.

Format shift

and in person.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students repeatedly warn about lots of , and projects from week one.

Format shift

Heavy load is the shared theme across formats.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

, and genuine care help non-math students succeed.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in both formats; a minority finds him or impatient.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Exams can be around 45 percent of the , and projects.

Format shift

and in-person comments.

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

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person and hybrid stats classes feature thorough , and a caring but demanding pace that rewards consistent study.

Main concern

and weak foundations.

What students said

“the and forgiving as long as you're doing your work.”
MATH120
“Toughest class of my life. ”
MATH120
“Professor toner is a math hero, his teaching methods were very effective”
MATH120

Remote format

Online

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online and hybrid sections keep the same heavy workload and how well students keep up.

Main concern

Workload and .

What students said

“This class was a nightmare. . You will cry at least twice”
MATH120
“If you're putting it off because you struggle in math, Steve's your guy. Beware the heavy workload FROM THE JUMP!”
MATH120
“He made it such a joy to be in school again.”
MATH120

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and can feel tough, while and review sessions soften the overall risk.

Test heavyTimed examsLimited notes sometimesEffort-based homework cushion

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

lot, sometimes with limited notes, but strong review and homework effort help.

Test heavyExams about 45 percentLimited note card sometimesReview before tests
“exams are 45% of the grade”
MATH120STATS
“only a 3x5 card for notes and very little direction after you fail a test”
MATH120

Online

Online reviews call tests hard and not always multiple choice, with .

Test heavyHard testsHeavy homework
“ choice so we may have a chance!”
MATH120
“ ”
MATH120

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you are anywhere near the High Desert, and need a stats class, this is the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews across MATH120 and related courses, highlighting workload, support, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“Professor Toner is fantastic! , and passionate.”

📚 Heavy Workload

28/100

“Beware the heavy workload FROM THE JUMP!”

👍

76/100

“You will have to work hard, but he will definitely be there to help you.”

🧮 Beginner Math Support

80/100

“I always considered myself "Not a math person" but his class changed that.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • his teaching methods were very effective and helped me understand the curriculum
  • He engaged the class with extremely nerdy jokes
  • His teaching style is to ensure that you learn

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • the and forgiving as long as you're doing your work
  • exams are 45% of the grade
  • Toughest class of my life.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Professor toner is a math hero
  • he genuinely wants his students to pass
  • He is passionate about what he teaches

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

181

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty detailed reviews over many years show a stable pattern of , and high recommendation for hard workers.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5115
4 out of 525
3 out of 513
2 out of 510
1 out of 518

Course coverage

MATH12039 reviews
MATH1042 reviews
MATH120STATS2 reviews
MATH1051 review
MATH105HYBRID1 review
Show 5 more courses
MATH121 review
MATH120HYBIRD1 review
MATH421 review
MATH696121 review
MATH901 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

12

A+ 3 · A 8 · A- 1

B range

17

B+ 6 · B 9 · B- 2

C range

9

C+ 2 · C 7

D range

0

No reported values

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

5

Not sure yet 5