AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Liz West

MATH141PRECALC · MATH105 · TRIGONOMETRY · MATH181 · MATH309 · MATH123 · MATH331 · MATH311 · MATH141 · MATH135 · ALG1 · BASK7011B · 72 lifetime ratings

AI rating
24/100
RMP rating
2.2/5
Take again
30.61%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

Take Liz West only if you can handle a strict flipped math class with heavy preparation and frequent group work.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy flipped classroomLots of homeworkTough graderPolarizing personalityCaring if you keep up
  • The class is usually flipped, so students must learn from videos or notes before class.
  • Workload, participation, and .
  • Reviews are sharply split, but negative comments about tone, clarity, and .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

35/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly , and tolerance for strict grading.

Online and in-person evidence much stronger because it has far more reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The math content is not the only challenge; the flipped format and fast expectations make the course feel harder.

Online reviews mention self-teaching from videos, while and in-class activities.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly described as required or essential to passing.

Most attendance evidence comes from in-person reviews, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

31/100

because they feel unsupported, overloaded, or belittled, despite a smaller group praising her care and structure.

Both formats include warnings, but praise and strong avoidance.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Students often call her a , though some say the and effort can recover grades.

Format shift

Online reviews include tough-grader complaints, while and late-work issues.

Workload

Heavy

20/100

, and participation are repeatedly described as a lot of work.

Format shift

Both formats mention heavy workload, and .

Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

Positive reviews call her caring and organized, but many students say self-teaching.

Format shift

Online reviews are mostly negative with one strong positive, while but lean negative.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Reviews mention homework, worksheets, quizzes, group work, tests, and finals, so .

Format shift

Online evidence focuses on homework and , while , and many assignments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews describe a demanding flipped classroom with , and highly mixed reactions to her teaching style.

Main concern

Many students say the class feels harsh, loud, or .

What students said

“You come to class expected to know topics she records and do activities in class.”
MATH181
“She doesn't teach at all and expects you to know everything before coming to class.”
MATH135

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly negative except one strong positive review, with and .

Main concern

Students may need to teach themselves from videos and readings.

What students said

“She assigns an insane amount of homework and .”
MATH141
“Don't be lazy and participate, that is all it takes.”
MATH141

Exam style

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Reviews suggest exams and quizzes can matter, but the .

Group QuizzesTest HeavyFinal Based On ExamsTime-Pressured Tests

Assessment risk

Varies

38/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention group quizzes, test-heavy , and time pressure, but not a .

Group QuizzesTest HeavyFinal Based On ExamsTime-Pressured Tests
“ was really nice.”
MATH181
“ period provides.”
ALG1

Online

Online reviews do not clearly .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ if youre willing to put in the work and are up for a challenge.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

34/100

“She doesn't teach at all and expects you to know everything before coming to class.”

📚 Workload Pressure

20/100

“She assigns an insane amount of homework and .”

⚖️

25/100

“She is a and definitely makes you put in the work for your grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her class is completely flipped around.
  • and truly wants you to succeed, having flexible office hours.
  • if you want to be actually taught in person.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • It is a lot of work, as all college classes are.
  • if youre willing to put in the work and are up for a challenge.
  • If the hw isnt 100% accurate .

Theme 3

❤️ About Classroom Experience

  • She seems intimidating at first, but really cares if you show effort.
  • I am often scared to ask questions and have been yelled at.
  • She talks about her personal life way to much.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

72

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The 50 reviews span many years and show consistent themes around flipped , and polarized reactions.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 56
3 out of 53
2 out of 515
1 out of 535

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 2 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

12

B+ 2 · B 10

C range

11

C+ 6 · C 5

D range

2

D 1 · D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

9

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 1