Joseph Estaphane

MATH · MATH132 · MATH90 · MATH42 · ALG50A · MATH10 · MATH50 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 74/100
RMP rating: 3.6/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

Prefer his online or hybrid sections for an easy, flexible math credit; in-person quality varies.

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy online mathUnlimited test triesNice guySelf-pacedMixed lecture clarity

Online sections are a breeze with unlimited attempts, flexible deadlines, and high A rates.
kind and .
and or notecards appear in several classes.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Online unlimited attempts and many easy-path comments make strong grades low-effort especially online.

Online reviews describe unlimited tries and easy As; but teaching quality varies.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Many call the class a breeze, especially online, though some in-person students still struggle.

Online is consistently easy; in-person difficulty comments are more mixed.

Is attendance flexible?

Optional

78/100

as long as and understand material.

; in-person is often flexible though a few older sections differ.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Would-take-again is 100% and online praise is .

Online recommendations are glowing; .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

, notecards, unlimited online attempts, and .

Format shift

Online grading is especially generous; mistakes noted.

Workload

Light

62/100

Online load is light and flexible; some in-person .

Format shift

Online is featherlight; .

Teaching experience

Good

68/100

Kind and helpful with many strong fans, but .

Format shift

Online teaching quality is .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of online homework, quizzes, in-class tests, and finals; weights often about half computer work half tests.

Format shift

and tests; in-person often blends both.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person experience splits between students who love his kindness and and those who find lectures confusing, sidetracked, or homework-heavy.

Main concern

Lecture clarity and structured teaching.

What students said

“Best math teacher I have ever had... so you can find what works for you.”
MATH90

“He can not teach to say his life but if you ask for help he will help you 90% of the time.”
MATH50

“ . A few in class test and the final. and likes to laugh.”
MATH10

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online math is self-paced with plenty of and , and easy finals.

Main concern

Some still need discipline to finish everything by the last day.

What students said

“working at your own pace all work is due the last day of class. if you have questions”
MATH132

“unlimited tries to complete test and the semester.”
MATH132

“ . He was easy to get a hold of. Gives if you want it.”
MATH90

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Online tests allow many retries and flexible due dates; some finals are on campus but still called easy.

Unlimited online attemptsHomework-based testsNotecard allowedOn-campus final sometimes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; some summers are test-only while others blend homework and exams.

Notecard on testsPre-test givenStudy-guide-like testsTest-heavy summers

“A notecard is allowed on every test, and a !”
MATH90

“ . They are almost like the study guide that is given out.”
MATH90

“grade is 5 tests, if grade.”
MATH50

Online

Online quizzes and tests allow unlimited tries and work is often due only at semester end; but is not hard.

Unlimited triesSelf-paced deadlinesExtra creditOn-campus final sometimes

“unlimited tries to complete test and quizzes, which isn't due till the end of the semester. The final, if .”
MATH132

“He give you plenty of time to finish all work and but its not hard.”
MATH132

“ .”
MATH50

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Literally the kindest, honest and most generous being around. His class was literally a breeze: unlimited tries to complete test and the semester.”
Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews (4 online, 31 in-person), highlighting . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

68/100

“Best math teacher I have ever had. I am terrible with math. Not only did I pass his class. I actually understood what he was teaching.”

💻 Online Ease

90/100

“3 words: EASY EASY EASY. . Limitless amounts of times you can do the homework and tests.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

78/100

“ .”

⚠️ Lecture Clarity

40/100

“He can not teach to say his life but if you ask for help he will help you 90% of the time.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

, and easy to understand
He sometimes tends to lose track of what he is doing because he starts telling stories

Theme 2

💻 About Online Format

working at your own pace all work is due the last day of class
and quizzes
do the online work and as many time as you need get an A

Theme 3

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

EASY EASY EASY
Was not a difficult nor stressful class
His class was literally a breeze

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

35 reviews across many years with rich detail and .

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 516

4 out of 57

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1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 2 · A 2

B range

B 1

C range

No reported values

D range

D+ 1

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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