AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Ross Rueger

MATH200 · MATH70 · TRIGONOMETRY · MATH154 · MATH75 · MATH10 · BMATH · MATH230 · MATH80 · TRIG · CALC1 · MATH76 · MATH1011 · MATH77 · MATH070 · MATH · CAL2 · ALL10 · PRECALC · MATH075 · 48 lifetime ratings

AI rating
61/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you want strong math preparation and can handle a demanding, self-driven class.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerClear but demandingHeavy homeworkTest heavyHigh standardsBest for math-focused students
  • Students often praise his clarity, preparation, and ability to prepare them for higher math.
  • The course requires , and independent effort.
  • Some students find him fast-paced, unapproachable, or dismissive when they struggle.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible, but students , and strong self-discipline.

All evidence comes from in-person reviews, with .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

The math , and designed to prepare students for higher-level courses.

All course .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

38/100

as formally mandatory, but students repeatedly warn that skipping class hurts performance.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Many recommend him for serious math students, but weaker or less math-focused students often advise caution.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

46/100

as fair but tough, with tests and .

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Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students often describe lots of , and major time demands.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews describe workload.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most students see him as knowledgeable and clear, though some say he assumes too much and can be hard to approach.

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Teaching .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

, and review problems, with tests being a major focus.

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Assessment .

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

but demanding math instructor whose class rewards consistent effort.

Main concern

Students who need slower explanations or more hand-holding may struggle.

What students said

“He presents all material in a and intuitive way.”
MATH80
“Rueger knows his subject very well, but also expects you to know it too.”
MATH154
“if and breath trig”
TRIGONOMETRY

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.

Exams appear traditional and demanding, but and review materials prepare students well.

Test HeavyHomework Sets Prepare for TestsLong TestsFair Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

tied to homework sets and review materials.

Test HeavyHomework Sets Prepare for TestsFair Tests
“ and ”
MATH070
“HW sets each week .”
MATH77
“Tests are 100 pts”
MATH154

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“He is very tough, but of you plan to move on in the !”

Voice snapshots generated from 48 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“He presents all material in a and intuitive way.”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“Taking calculus and differential equations with Mr. Reuger took up A LOT of my time”

👍 Recommendation Fit

72/100

“ if your major requires higher math.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Explains all math concepts crystal clear and shows many examples.
  • He really understands the material he is teaching, and knows many applications.
  • Didn't expain very well and assumes that with just the formulas we as students should know how to use them

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Do not expect to coast through his class, expect to learn from it.
  • an amazing teacher but need to work for the grade you want.
  • The tests and hw sets were quite difficult.

Theme 3

🧭 About Student Fit

  • Really helpful if you are pursuing a major that requires higher math.
  • as a teacher unless you pick up math quickly.
  • If your major doesn't require a lot of math, don't waste your energy with rueger

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

48

Recent reviews read by the AI

48

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

There are 48 reviews across many years with consistent themes about strong teaching, high standards, workload, and exams.

Inside 48 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 524
4 out of 510
3 out of 53
2 out of 57
1 out of 54

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

4

A 4

B range

6

B 5 · B- 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1