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Mathematics

Sam Minyard

MATH · M070 · MATH083 · MATH170 · MATH102 · STATSIDK · MATH60 · MATHO70 · MATH70 · MATH070 · MATHEMATICS060 · MATH060 · MATH140 · MATH058 · MATH104 · 71 lifetime ratings

AI rating
77/100
RMP rating
3.8/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you want an engaging math teacher and can tolerate tangents while keeping up with homework.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear explanationsFunny but tangent-proneFair if you workHomework mattersPolarizing classroom style
  • Many students praise his clear math explanations and willingness to answer questions.
  • The biggest complaint is that lectures often drift into personal stories or jokes.
  • Grades are usually fair, but tests and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

62/100

Getting an A is realistic when students do the , and study, but reviews do not support an effortless A.

The , while the single online review describes a much harsher grading experience.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

67/100

He often makes lower-level math clearer, but the course can feel harder when lectures go off track.

, while the lone online review does not provide enough positive course-easiness evidence.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

, and skipping class is risky.

; the online review only mentions camera pressure.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and help, but the negative group strongly warns about tangents and grading.

In-person recommendation is mixed but leans positive, while the only online review recommends him only if there is no other choice.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

58/100

Grading is usually described as fair but and few grading items.

Format shift

and often fair; the online review calls him the .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

, though some reviews say the and the workload is manageable.

Format shift

the student, while the only online review explicitly says there is lots of homework.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Students , and funny, but many also say his tangents waste class time.

Format shift

In-person teaching evidence is broad and mixed-positive, while the single online review is sharply negative.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

, and homework preparation rather than many varied assessments.

Format shift

and homework, while the online review only says the course is test heavy.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are mixed but mostly positive, with strong praise for clarity and and .

Main concern

Some students lose class time to tangents and feel the .

What students said

“He shows you ways and methods that make math easier.”
MATH102
“It takes forever get back on track with him.”
MATH060
“ and fairly graded.”
MATH102

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The only online review is strongly negative, citing poor communication, unclear grades, camera pressure, and .

Main concern

The online student reported weak communication and .

What students said

“Youll never know your grade through the duration of the class.”
MATH104
“Guilt trips you into having your cameras on and holds it against you.”
MATH104

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence suggests a standard test-heavy math course with some fair tests but and .

Test HeavyFew Graded ItemsSome Notes Allowed On FinalReasonable Tests For Prepared Students

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as central, sometimes easy or reasonable, but sometimes strict and graded by few things.

Test HeavyFew Graded ItemsSome Notes Allowed On Final
“found him really easy and gave us and some notes for the final.”
MATH070
“ and fairly graded.”
MATH102
“does NOT .”
MATH140

Online

The only online review says the course is test heavy but does not clearly prove webcam .

Test Heavy
“Test heavy”
MATH104

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Great instructor, he conveys the material much more clearly than the textbook does. and fairly graded.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“ and understandable.”

⚖️

58/100

“He doesn't give away grades, but he's fair.”

📚 Work Required

62/100

“Study and you'll be fine”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • The guy knows the , and answers everyone's questions thoroughly.
  • Majority of the time he gets off topic, he talks about his personal life and try to be a comedian.
  • He takes as much time as the class needs to understand concepts.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • and fairly graded.
  • do the hw and be preapred get an A
  • The class average for the first exam was 53.59/100.

Theme 3

❤️ About Classroom Fit

  • He individually cares that his students pass his classes.
  • Very rude. .
  • Math is difficult for most people, people tend to get lazy and not pay attention or even put in the effort.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

71

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years give strong evidence, though the online sample is only one review.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 539
4 out of 59
3 out of 56
2 out of 58
1 out of 59

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

6

A+ 2 · A 4

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 3

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Pass 1 · Rather not say 2