AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Mark Tom

MATH · MATH200 · MATH076 · MATH35 · MATH066 · MATH230 · MATH065 · MATH360 · MATH035MATH154 · MATH70 · MATH230MATH200 · MATH011 · MATH154 · MATH021 · 92 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
75.61%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want to learn math deeply and are ready to work hard for the grade.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear but demandingHard testsLots of homeworkCaring and helpfulEffort required
  • Students widely praise Mark Tom's clarity, feedback, and care, especially in person.
  • The course often , and .
  • Online reviews are more mixed, with some strong praise but also complaints about weak lecture support.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic for prepared students, but comments , and .

Online reviews show more repeatable assignments and some , while and steady effort.

Is the course easy?

Standard

44/100

The math content is often challenging and fast enough to punish weak preparation, though .

In-person reviews emphasize difficult calculus and tests, while online reviews range from .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

45/100

, but many students say missing class makes passing much harder.

In-person evidence strongly stresses going to class, while online and participation.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students recommend him because he teaches clearly and cares, but the , and some online complaints create real hesitation.

, while online reviews are positive but more uneven.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Grading appears fair but not soft, with , and rounding in a few cases.

Format shift

Online reviews mention retries, notes on quizzes, and more often, while .

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of homework, MathLab, Pearson work, and courses that .

Format shift

Both formats report heavy homework, with online reviews focusing on weekly digital work and and lecture demands.

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

Most reviews describe him as , and helpful, despite a smaller set of sharp complaints about pace or online delivery.

Format shift

, while online teaching has more mixed reactions about lecture quality.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Grades appear to rely , and significant tests rather than only one assessment type.

Format shift

Online reviews mention Pearson, discussion boards, quizzes, midterms, and finals, while and tests.

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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 students usually describe him as , and demanding, with and a workload that rewards persistence.

Main concern

The main risk is falling behind because , and .

What students said

“Calc took over my life when I took him but I somehow I still like the man.”
MATH066
“You will learn a lot.”
MATH065
“MAKE SURE YOU GO TO CLASS!!!!”
MATH230

Remote format

Online

15 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and helpful support, but several mention lots of homework and a few describe poor lecture delivery.

Main concern

Online success may require self-direction because some reviews say instruction relies heavily on outside materials or assignments.

What students said

“I took this course online, so and the work on Pearson.”
MATH021
“The entire class is taught through YouTube videos of another professor at another college recording her own lectures.”
MATH011
“ .”
MATH021

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam risk is moderate because and finals, but some online evidence , and repeatable quizzes as helpful.

Hard TestsReview-Based ExamsMidterm And Final MentionedNotes Allowed On Online Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and finals, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Hard TestsTest HeavyMidterm And Final Mentioned
“One thing about Tom is that he's gonna give a .”
MATH066
“study for the mid term and final.”
MATH200
“ .”
MATH230

Online

Online reviews mention midterm and , and notes allowed on quizzes, but they do not clearly prove webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exams.

Review-Based ExamsMidterm And FinalNotes Allowed On QuizzesUnlimited Quiz Attempts
“For the exams.”
MATH021
“He allowed us and the and final.”
MATH021
“on the .”
MATH021

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He's an amazing professor and you'll learn a lot. Calc took over my life when I took him but I somehow I still like the man.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“His .”

⚖️ Effort For Grade

58/100

“If you work hard you will pass, if your just taking the class and expecting .”

📚 Workload

28/100

“There's usually a lot of .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and .
  • He really takes the time to help you understand the content.
  • He goes every problem to help you to understand them carefully.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • Hardest class I've taken yet--I've never worked so hard for a B.
  • One thing about Tom is that he's gonna give a .
  • Just put in the time into the work and you'll pass.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • Professor Tom cares for his students and wants them to succeed.
  • He is willing to help out his students, he cares for his students.
  • Anything you need help on he contacts you ASAP and helps out.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

92

Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and both formats give consistent evidence about strong teaching, hard work, and demanding tests.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 561
4 out of 515
3 out of 53
2 out of 56
1 out of 58

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

19

A+ 2 · A 17

B range

10

B+ 5 · B 4 · B- 1

C range

10

C+ 1 · C 8 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

6

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 3