AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Jim Esquivel

MATH5A · CALCAB · MATH101 · MATH250 · CALCBC · MATH201 · CAL02 · MATH10385317 · MATH5 · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
5.0/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Take Esquivel if you struggle with math and want a and effort.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear math explanationsPatient tutor styleBeginner friendlyFunny and engagingHomework for points
  • Students overwhelmingly describe Esquivel as a succeed.
  • The class is not always effortless, but homework, , and steady practice make grades feel fair.
  • , so assessment format is less certain than teaching quality.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

An A is realistic if , and practice, but students repeatedly say you must work for it.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

76/100

Math feels easier because , and supports slow learners, even when the subject itself is difficult.

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

Reviews do not , but success is tied to attending class and .

because there are no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students strongly recommend him because he makes math understandable for people who usually struggle with it.

because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

68/100

Grades appear fair and effort-based, with homework points and some but .

Format shift

because there are no online reviews.

Workload

Moderate

62/100

and sometimes repetitive, but students describe it as manageable and useful for passing.

Format shift

All because there are no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Every substantive review praises his clarity, patience, humor, and ability to make math understandable.

Format shift

All because there are no online reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

50/100

, and , but do not give enough detail to show one dominant assessment type.

Format shift

All because there are no online reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews , and ability to help math-anxious students pass.

Main concern

, and regular effort rather than a free A.

What students said

“You have to work for your A, but .”
MATH250
“Just attend class and and you will pass the tests and his class easily.”
MATH101
“You must work relatively hard, but you will get an A if you try hard.”
CALCAB

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

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention tests and , but they do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, or .

Tests Require Homework PracticeExtra Credit On Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

if students keep up with homework, but specific exam rules are not clearly proven.

Tests Require Homework PracticeExtra Credit On Tests
“ if .”
MATH250
“Just attend class and and you will pass the tests and his class easily.”
MATH101
“ .”
MATH250

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ . and is always willing to help. I hated math and pretty much always failed until his class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 reviews, highlighting key themes in teaching, math confidence, effort, and grades. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“ and is always willing to help.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“If you have a .”

📈 Effort And Grades

72/100

“You have to work for your A, but .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He helps in anything he can, very clear with .
  • He really takes the time to make sure that you understand everything.
  • .

Theme 2

📘 About Math Confidence

  • , but ever since I had a class with Esquivel, it was not as bad.
  • I struggled with math all throughout high school and in his class it all just seemed to click for me.
  • He really had great analogies and examples to help me finally get math!

Theme 3

📈 About Effort And Grades

  • You have to work for your A, but .
  • but required for points and counts towards whole grade.
  • You must work relatively hard, but you will get an A if you try hard.

Data context

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Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

74/100

Evidence confidence

Fifteen reviews are highly consistent, but many are old and .

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 515
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Course coverage

MATH1015 reviews
MATH2503 reviews
CAL021 review
CALCAB1 review
CALCBC1 review
Show 4 more courses
MATH103853171 review
MATH2011 review
MATH51 review
MATH5A1 review

Reported outcomes

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3 reported outcomes

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A+ 1

B range

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B+ 1

C range

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C+ 1

D range

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