AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Vrej Mikaelian

MATH240 · TRIG102 · MATH120 · MATH140 · MATH104 · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
30/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
33.33%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you are ready to attend consistently, work hard, and .

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough GraderSelf-Teaching RiskAttendance MattersWork Hard RequiredMixed Teaching Quality
  • Reviews are sharply mixed, with online students more positive than many in-person students.
  • Students repeatedly say , and participation.
  • Many in-person reviews , and test-heavy structure.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

Getting a good grade is possible, but reviews consistently tie , and participation.

Online reviews frame effort as manageable, while and tougher grade pressure.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The math content and lecture style are often described as difficult to follow, especially for weaker math students.

Online reviews say the class is hard but workable, while .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

and participation are necessary, and several tags warn that skipping class hurts passing.

Both formats show attendance pressure, with online reviews stressing Zoom participation and .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

35/100

Some students praise his kindness and support, but the low recommendation pattern and many harsh teaching complaints make him risky.

Online reviews are more recommendable, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

22/100

Multiple students call him a and tricky test details.

Format shift

, though one online review also labels him a tough grader.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Reviews mention many tests, a , and required participation.

Format shift

Online workload centers on assignments and participation, while , and multiple exams.

Teaching experience

Poor

38/100

He is often described as kind, but many students and self-teaching is necessary.

Format shift

Online teaching reviews are more positive, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Students repeatedly mention tests, a final, surprise quizzes, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention study guide problems on tests, while .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are much harsher, often citing confusing lectures, , and many tests.

Main concern

Students while dealing with and test-heavy classes.

What students said

“ .”
MATH120
“He's nice but is a .”
MATH120
“If you want to pass the class, you have to find out by yourself.”
145

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly positive about his effort and responsiveness, but students still say the class is not easy and participation is required.

Main concern

You cannot coast because assignments, participation, and study guides matter.

What students said

“you can't pass without working hard”
MATH104
“I had to learn everything on my own.”
MATH104
“must participate during class”
MATH104

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

The with surprise quizzes and detail-sensitive grading, but proctoring and open-book status are not clearly proven.

Multiple TestsFinal ExamSurprise QuizzesTricky Test QuestionsStudy Guide Problems On Test

Assessment risk

Strict

30/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

quizzes, tricky questions, and tough grading, but they do not clearly prove closed-book or proctoring rules.

Five TestsFinal ExamSurprise QuizzesTricky Test QuestionsTest Heavy
“This class have 5 test and 1 final; there are .”
MATH104
“ and tough.”
MATH120
“TEST HEAVY”
MATH120

Online

Online reviews mention pop quizzes and study guide problems appearing on tests, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Pop QuizzesStudy Guide Problems On Test
“Some study guide problems are on the test”
MATH104
“Beware of pop quizzes”
MATH104

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you work hard, you will do good in his class”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and attendance. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

38/100

“ and funny, but his teaching method was not great at all.”

📈 Effort Required

32/100

“you can't pass without working hard”

⚖️

22/100

“ will make you fail an exam.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • I had to learn everything on my own.
  • He does .
  • His lectures are short but .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you work hard, you will do good in his class
  • This class was very difficult for me as a terrible math student.
  • Show up do the work, and show this teacher that you care about your grade and you will get an A.

Theme 3

⚖️

  • He was definitely the .
  • This class have 5 test and 1 final; there are .
  • and gives test questions that are tricky and tough.

Theme 4

📌

  • must participate during class
  • He only helps you out if you have never missed a class session, so dont!!
  • Skip class? You won't pass.

Data context

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Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifteen reviews across many years and courses give consistent , and mixed teaching quality.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 54
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 53
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

13 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 2

B range

7

B+ 2 · B 5

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1 · Rather not say 1