AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

John Grelck

MATH311 · MATH331 · 8 lifetime ratings

AI rating
37/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you are comfortable teaching yourself math and keeping up with fast lectures.

Best fit · Self Taught ProSelf-Teaching RequiredFast-PacedUnclear ExplanationsHelpful Outside ClassMixed Reviews
  • Reviews are sharply mixed, with several students calling him helpful and knowledgeable while others say he barely teaches.
  • Students repeatedly warn that independent learners do much better in his classes.
  • The course can be manageable, but and fast lectures make the experience risky.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible, but , and a need to self-teach.

All grade and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

44/100

Some students say the class itself is not hard, but the delivery makes the material harder to learn.

Only in-person reviews describe course difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

58/100

One review , and most do not specify.

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Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

36/100

Recommendation is low because several students and self-teaching is required.

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Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

Some policies seem friendly, such as notes on tests and self-graded homework, but .

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

52/100

, but the heavier burden is keeping up with fast lectures and learning independently.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews discuss workload.

Teaching experience

Poor

48/100

Positive reviews call him knowledgeable and helpful, but and fast teaching.

Format shift

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Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Reviews mention homework, tests, notes on tests, and .

Format shift

Only in-person reviews mention assessments.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

some students praise his knowledge, while others and too fast.

Main concern

The main concern is that many students feel .

What students said

“If you have no trouble teaching yourself, this is the class for you, otherwise don't bother.”
MATH331
“Mr Grelck types really fast, but .”
MATH331

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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One review says notes were allowed on tests, but .

Notes Allowed On TestsTest Retake ComplaintReviews Do Not Clearly Prove Most Exam Rules

Assessment risk

Varies

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews support notes on tests in one class and a , but do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book, or .

Notes Allowed On TestsTest Retake Complaint
“He's a great teacher and lets you .”
MATH311
“I was so mad when but not the rest of the class, that was so messed up!”
MATH311

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you have no trouble teaching yourself, this is the class for you, otherwise don't bother.”

Voice snapshots generated from 8 , and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

48/100

“This man doesn't teach he just regurgitates numbers from his planner onto the .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

36/100

“ if you are confident in Algebra 2 going into the course and you are an independent learner.”

⚖️

62/100

“He's a great teacher and lets you .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He typically writes on the board and reads it to himself, that is the entire 2.5 hr lecture.
  • Grelck pretty much teaches himself.
  • Made class easy and understandable. Good instructor overall.

Theme 2

🏃 About Pace And Clarity

  • He is very fast in class, if you learn by taking notes or you learn by listening get ready to be on your toes.
  • Does NOT talk clearly. Mumbles A LOT!
  • Mr Grelck types really fast, but .

Theme 3

📈 About Grades And Tests

  • .
  • Was happy with amount of homework and he let's !
  • He's a great teacher and lets you .

Data context

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Analysis sample

8

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Eight reviews provide useful detail, but they are old and opinions are highly mixed.

Inside 8 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

MATH3114 reviews
MATH3314 reviews

Reported outcomes

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B range

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C range

1

C- 1

D range

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No letter grade reported

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Not sure yet 1