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Mathematics

Ravi Somayajulu

MATH5A · CALC5A · MATH4A · MATH103 · MATH12 · MATH81226 · MATH5B · MATH11 · 5A · MATH80615 · MATH126 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
3.1/5
Take again
45.24%
Difficulty
3.9

The decision

if you are strong in math, can keep pace, and are ready to study heavily for exams.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerFast-paced lecturesTest heavyTough gradingHelpful one-on-onePartial credit
  • Students consistently say lectures move very fast and require strong math confidence.
  • and are often free response, difficult, or .
  • He is often described as caring and helpful, especially when students ask questions or attend office hours.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say it requires , and .

Both formats require heavy effort, while and replacement finals.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

30/100

The math content is made harder , and exams that many students find difficult.

Online students more often mention self-teaching, while and hard free-response exams.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Many reviews say skipping class leads to failure or even being dropped, so .

, with some online reviews also saying skipping class hurts.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

45/100

Students recommend him for confident, hard-working math students but .

Online reviews are more negative and self-taught, while prepared students.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

32/100

Grading feels strict because exams dominate grades, but , and occasional soften the impact.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide the strongest evidence for partial credit and , while online reviews more often call him tough.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Students frequently mention daily or , and heavy studying for tests.

Format shift

Both formats mention substantial work, with and outside study.

Teaching experience

Average

50/100

He can be caring and helpful one-on-one, but many students find lectures too fast or confusing.

Format shift

In-person praise is stronger for direct help, while online reviews and self-teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

88/100

Grades are dominated by free-response tests, multiple exams, quizzes, and .

Format shift

and also appears in online reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

35 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews show a demanding but sometimes rewarding class, with , and real help for students who keep up.

Main concern

Students who are not already comfortable with math often fall behind quickly.

What students said

“his class is nearly impossible to get an A unless you want to spend every waking moment studying and in the tutorial center.”
MATH5B
“Tests are 15 free response questions each question is 5 points, show your work and you'll get at least 4 points even if you get it wrong.”
MATH5A
“The lectures are fine if a bit fast paced.”
MATH4A

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are sharply mixed, with some praise for care and office help but many warnings , and difficult tests.

Main concern

Online students often felt they had to teach themselves and use outside resources.

What students said

“If you want to get ahead in this professor's class, you're going to need to seek out and do a lot of your own work.”
MATH103
“ .”
MATH5A
“ .”
CALC5A

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are mostly difficult and heavily weighted, though partial credit and some students.

Free-response examsTest-heavy gradingOptional final replacementPartial creditFormula sheet mentioned

Assessment risk

Strict

35/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe free-response exams, , and some formula or note-card support.

Free-response examsTests worth 80%Optional final replacementPartial creditFormula sheet mentioned
“Tests are worth 80% of your grade and homework (which is assigned daily) is worth 20%.”
MATH4A
“Formula ”
MATH5A
“he lets you use a .”
MATH11

Online

Online reviews mention short free-response tests and difficult exams, but they do not clearly prove .

Free-response testsDifficult testsTest-heavy grading
“ but pretty short.”
CALC5A
“ .”
MATH5A

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you're fairly good at math take his classes, otherwise find a different professor.”

Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

50/100

“Good professor. Will spend a ton a time or get it.”

🧪

35/100

“THE TESTS ARE ONLY FREE RESPONSE NO MULTIPLE CHOICE, AND 60% of ur grade so if you aren't super strong in !!!”

📈 Effort Needed

28/100

“his class is nearly impossible to get an A unless you want to spend every waking moment studying and in the tutorial center.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are very fast paced and before the next class time.
  • He does go through lectures fast so you'll either have to listen the whole time or move your pencil super fast to catch notes.
  • He is if you have questions and he is so kind.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Tests are worth 80% of your grade and homework (which is assigned daily) is worth 20%.
  • make up much of your grade.
  • and you WILL get SOME credit even if the answer is wrong).

Theme 3

👍 About Fit

  • Tough class but it is doable.
  • If you have a hard time with math maybe look for a different class but you will definitely miss out on great humorous and learning experience.
  • If you can avoid taking his class, please .

Data context

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Analysis sample

42

Recent reviews read by the AI

42

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 42 reviews span many years and show consistent patterns , and mixed teaching quality.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 57
3 out of 57
2 out of 58
1 out of 59

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 3 · A 5

B range

11

B+ 4 · B 5 · B- 2

C range

9

C+ 2 · C 6 · C- 1

D range

4

D+ 1 · D 2 · D- 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2