AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Jamie Shepherd

MATH5A · MAT133 · MATH4B · MATH5B · MATH11 · MATH5A5B · MATH3A · 75 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

Take Shepherd if you want a and are willing to keep up with homework and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear calculus lecturesStudy guides match examsCaring and accessibleHomework mattersOnline proctoring concern
  • Students consistently say Shepherd makes calculus easier to understand with , and study guides.
  • Getting a strong grade is very realistic if , and practice the reviews.
  • Online reviews are more mixed because some students report , and reused videos.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

An A is very achievable because exams often mirror study guides, but , and review practice.

, while online evidence is mixed by proctoring and rigid exam windows.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Calculus is not inherently easy, but , and practice materials make it feel much more manageable.

In-person reviews emphasize simplified lectures, while online and independent follow-through.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

as strictly mandatory, but students repeatedly say showing and grades.

Online students can watch recordings, while and note-taking.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Students strongly recommend her because , and gives students practical tools to succeed.

Recommendations are strongest in person, while online recommendations remain positive but less consistent because of .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

76/100

because exams match practice materials and or partial credit appears in several reviews.

Format shift

and similar exams more often, while online reviews include more harsh grading complaints.

Workload

Moderate

55/100

The workload is steady with , and study guides, but most students say it is manageable if done consistently.

Format shift

Both formats report regular homework, while online students also manage videos and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Most students describe Shepherd as , and unusually effective at making calculus understandable.

Format shift

, while online teaching is strong but more dependent on recorded lectures.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

and study guides serving as the main preparation tools.

Format shift

Both formats are test heavy, but because of proctoring and timed windows.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

33 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students overwhelmingly describe , and a very manageable path to passing or earning an A.

Main concern

Students still need to attend and complete a steady amount of homework.

What students said

“Her study guides match the ”
MATH5A
“ different numbers.”
MATH5B
“There is a lot of ”
MATH5B

Remote format

Online

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online students often praise the recorded lectures and support, but complaints center on proctored exams, rigid test windows, and .

Main concern

and less flexible than the in-person experience.

What students said

“The stuff on the she posts”
MATH5A
“This teacher endorses Proctorio which is a known spyware.”
MATH5B
“can only take tests in certain 2 hour blocks on test day”
MATH5A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are usually predictable from study guides, but and .

Study guides similar to examsTest heavyOnline proctoring reportedRigid online exam windowsExtra credit on some exams

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but usually student-friendly because and study guides closely match the real tests.

Practice exams similar to examsStudy guides match testsExtra credit on examsNo cheat sheet reported once
“ different numbers.”
MATH5B
“Her study guides match the ”
MATH5A
“No cheat sheet is allowed.”
MATH5B

Online

Online reviews explicitly report Proctorio, AI proctor issues, proctored exams, and , though some say tests match course material.

Proctorio reportedAI proctor issueProctored examsRigid exam windowsStudy guides similar to exams
“This teacher endorses Proctorio which is a known spyware.”
MATH5B
“allowed me to take an the AI proctor.”
MATH4B
“Since it was an online class the .”
MATH5A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ different numbers.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“Professor Shepherd is the .”

📈 Grade Path

86/100

“If you do the homework and attend lectures, you'll get a B or above.”

🧪

62/100

“The stuff on the she posts”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and will do so step by step.
  • and easy to understand.
  • She teaches slowly and always asks if anyone has questions.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • As long as you make an effort, you will pass.
  • The as long ad you studied and put the work for it
  • accuracy rather than participation!!

Theme 3

💻 About Online Format

  • It's like you're actually in a classroom but .
  • Since it is an online class the .
  • can only take tests in certain 2 hour blocks on test day

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

75

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 detailed reviews across multiple years, with consistent , and format differences.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 550
4 out of 59
3 out of 53
2 out of 54
1 out of 59

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

48 reported outcomes

A range

30

A+ 4 · A 23 · A- 3

B range

10

B+ 3 · B 5 · B- 2

C range

5

C+ 2 · C 3

D range

2

D+ 1 · D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values