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Mathematics

Zachary Brown

MATH236 · 125B · STAT227 · MATH105 · MATH115 · 123B · MATH261 · MATH241 · CALC1 · MATH262 · MATH227 · MATH125 · MATH227S · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
92.68%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Must-take for WLAC math if you want a and learn.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing lecturesHilariousCaringHomework redosStudent success focus
  • and .
  • office hours, redos, study guides, and .
  • Workload is real but and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A is very attainable with , and office hours, but you still must practice consistently.

and open notes; online evidence is mixed.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

Calculus and stats stay intellectually real, yet his explanations lower the barrier for returning and anxious students.

; difficulty ratings cluster around moderate.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

, but many warn skipping lectures hurts because material moves fast.

In-person comments stress not skipping; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

93/100

Students repeatedly call him the , and genuine help.

Recommendation is sky-high in person; online has a but is still mostly positive.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and cushion grades for engaged students.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

42/100

Expect , and quizzes; volume is high but purpose-built for exams.

Format shift

Lots of .

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

, and real investment in student success.

Format shift

In-person praise is dominant; most online comments also call lectures excellent.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of homework, quizzes, groupwork, midterms, and a .

Format shift

Structure is consistent across formats with slight online variation in study-guide timing.

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

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Overwhelmingly loved in person for humor, clarity, accessibility, and .

Main concern

Pace can feel fast and if you fall behind.

What students said

“ . 3 exams and a final. Can redo homework until 100%.”
MATH262
“there is no reason to take ANY other professor at West LA College for Math - Zack Brown is it !”
CALC1
“Easy A, if you apply yourself in his class.”
MATH227

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Most online students still praise clear lectures and help, though a .

Main concern

A minority of and less responsiveness.

What students said

“Definitely a Professor who cares. I had a lot going on this semester. He worked with me.”
MATH227
“His lectures are a must to passing his class. He gives a lot of homework but .”
MATH227
“Tons of and does not believe in . AVOID!!”
MATH227S

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are challenging but fair, often open notes, with study guides and redo paths that reward preparation.

Open notesExam redosStudy guidesHomework maps to exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students report open notes, redo options, and exams aligned to notes, quizzes, and groupwork.

Open notesRedo exam questionsStudy guides
“ . .”
MATH262
“ and quizzes.”
MATH236

Online

Online and study guides, with lots of homework support.

Lecture-based testsStudy guidesHomework practice
“ notes, and the study guide.”
MATH227
“ but aren't impossible either.”
MATH261

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Best math professor, especially for calc II. 3 exams and a final. Can redo homework until 100%. and receive 10 points or . Exams are open notes.”

Voice snapshots generated from 41 reviews, highlighting clarity, humor, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“He is a to take ANY other professor at West LA College for Math”

😂 Fun and

93/100

“Funniest professor I ever had! He has a lot of assignments, but most of them are fairly simple”

🛟 Real Support

90/100

“Really cares about student success. Will work with you to help you succeed.”

📈 Fair Path to Grades

72/100

“Easy A, if you apply yourself in his class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Amazing lectures
  • makes math easy and fun
  • He's hilarious, a , and

Theme 2

📚

  • Can redo homework until 100%
  • There's alot of homework but the hw will help you understand

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • truly inspired me to keep working towards my goals
  • super easy to reach
  • heaven sent

Data context

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Analysis sample

41

Recent reviews read by the AI

41

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Forty-one reviews across many years and courses show strong consistency on teaching quality and recommendation.

Inside 41 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 537
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 53

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

33 reported outcomes

A range

11

A+ 3 · A 8

B range

13

B+ 6 · B 7

C range

4

C 3 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

4

Not sure yet 4