AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Russell Wheeler

BASIC10 · MATH90 · MATH50 · MATH12 · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
52/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
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Difficulty
2.6

The decision

if you like structured rules and can handle heavy writing-style .

Best fit · Effort For RewardPolarizing Teaching StyleRule-Set HeavyALEKS Homework IssuesHelpful When You EngageFast-Paced Lectures
  • Reviews split hard between and those who hate his rigid rule-sets and writing focus.
  • and ALEKS glitches repeatedly hurt grades without flexible fixes.
  • Learning his algebra rules can pay off later, but only if you keep meticulous notes and keep up.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

Some students earn A or A+ by learning his rules and doing every step, but others say he grades hard and .

Online review was very easy; most grade struggle reports come from in-person sections.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Content is basic math for many, but his unique rule-sets and fast pace make it feel harder than a normal refresher.

Online student found it very easy; in-person students more often call the method harder than needed.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Students say you must show up every day and keep meticulous notes to survive the pace.

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Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

Roughly half the class loves his help and humor while the other because of rules and software.

The one online review is strongly positive; in-person opinions are split.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

Described as tough but fair when you show all steps; , yet broken online work is not forgiven.

Format shift

and step requirements.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

Lots of , and a glitchy online program add steady busywork.

Format shift

Workload complaints dominate in-person reviews; online review did not stress load.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Many call him patient, funny, and a real teacher who stays late; many others find him rigid, eccentric, and unhelpful when stuck.

Format shift

Online review was excellent; in-person quality is highly polarized.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Graded homework, online ALEKS-style work, and .

Format shift

and exams.

Luni fit check

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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

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

many praise early help and real teaching, while others reject rigid rule-sets, paragraph writing, and .

Main concern

Rigid methods, ALEKS glitches, and fast pace frustrate students who want a standard refresher.

What students said

“He is a great teacher, he breaks down things step by step and he makes sure that everyone understands the material.”
MATH12
“There is more writing with his irritating "Rule sets" than actual math.”
MATH12
“ .”
MATH50

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

The single online review is , and able to make math easy.

Main concern

Only one online review, so the glowing picture may not generalize.

What students said

“Great teacher, really made sure everyone understood and constantly asks if .”
MATH12

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams reward his specific rules and full written steps; .

Step-by-step gradingExtra credit on testsTests mismatch online homeworkRule-set based problems

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and his algebra rules, with some points.

Step-by-step gradingExtra credit on testsRule-set based problems
“He does grade hard, so make sure you do ever single .”
MATH50
“You have the chance to get ten points in .”
BASIC10

Online

Reviews do .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He really wants his students to pass the class with an A and TEACHES. Not many teachers actually "teach."”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews (1 online, 17 in person), highlighting polarization, rules, and software. Credibility rating: High.

⚖️ Polarized Teaching

58/100

“He is a great teacher, he breaks down things step by step and he makes sure that everyone understands the material.”

📝 Rule-Set Friction

35/100

“There is more writing with his irritating "Rule sets" than actual math.”

💻

30/100

“the online program he uses for work which hurts your grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • ...I learned a lot and I will take his MATH50 class.
  • Can be very eccentric. Routinely makes terms up for operations he can't remember.
  • He even get's there early to help students with questions.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Learn his algebra rules and you will do fine in any math class.
  • Pay attention and learn the math rules and everything will be a piece of cake...I got an A+!
  • .

Theme 3

💻

  • .
  • he does use the stupid aleks program.
  • the site had many glitches and if it affected your grade his response was "oh well"

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

Eighteen reviews across many years with detailed, consistent themes on rules, help, and ALEKS issues support a solid mixed picture.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 56
1 out of 50

Course coverage

MATH129 reviews
MATH507 reviews
BASIC101 review
MATH901 review

Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

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B range

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C range

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