AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Steve Ramirez

ALG102 · MATH160 · MATH102 · COLLEGEALGEBRA · MATH095 · 144 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.7/5
Take again
90.38%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you want a strong math teacher and are willing , and study consistently.

Best fit · Effort For RewardExcellent math explainerHeavy homeworkCaring and accessibleExtra creditAttendance matters
  • Students widely praise Ramirez for making math clearer, more engaging, and less intimidating.
  • The course is not a free A because , and attendance.
  • because multiple reviews explicitly mention Honorlock.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

Many students earn A grades, but the comments show the A , and participation.

Online reviews mention tough quizzes, tests, and workload, while if you do the work.

Is the course easy?

Standard

55/100

Ramirez makes math easier to understand, but the content itself is still math-heavy and often difficult for weaker students.

Both formats praise clarity, but and skipped steps.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

38/100

as formally mandatory, but many students say skipping class leads to poor performance.

, while online evidence focuses more on weekly pacing and resources.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

Most students strongly recommend him because , and gives students tools to succeed.

, while online reviews remain positive but include Honorlock concerns.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

76/100

, and replacement policies make grading feel fair to generous, though tests can still be hard.

Format shift

, while online reviews mention clearer support but stricter exam conditions.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

Students repeatedly describe lots of , and fast-paced material.

Format shift

Both formats mention heavy workload, with online reviews warning about time management and .

Teaching experience

Excellent

94/100

Students overwhelmingly describe him as , and unusually effective at teaching math.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide the strongest evidence, while and useful resources.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades appear to combine homework, quizzes, tests, exams, study guides, participation, and .

Format shift

Online reviews mention MyMathLab and Honorlock exams, while , and participation.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are strongly positive, emphasizing clear lectures, caring support, , and lots of homework.

Main concern

pace may struggle.

What students said

“Lots of homework and material was difficult.”
MATH102
“if you show up and try you'll pass”
MATH102
“ and there is a lot of homework”
MATH095

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews praise his clarity and resources, but workload can be heavy and .

Main concern

Honorlock proctoring and heavy online workload are the main concerns.

What students said

“The workload could be alot during some weeks so manage your time!”
MATH160
“We also use Honorlock for exams.”
MATH160
“it makes me EXTREMELY uncomfortable”
MATH160

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam experience varies because and sample tests, while online students explicitly report Honorlock proctoring.

HonorlockMyMathLabStudy GuidesSample TestsQuizzesTests

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention straightforward tests, study guides, sample tests, and quizzes, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Study GuidesSample TestsQuizzesTestsFinal
“His study guides are nearly 1:1 to the exams”
102
“ and match the study guides he gives you prior.”
MATH102
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MATH095

Online

Online reviews explicitly mention Honorlock for exams and discomfort with recording, so .

HonorlockRecorded Exam EnvironmentMyMathLabQuizzesTests
“We also use Honorlock for exams.”
MATH160
“having to not only record myself, but my entire personal space as well as my audio being recorded for the entirety of the exam”
MATH160

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Honestly the .”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

94/100

“Honestly the .”

📚 Workload Reality

30/100

“Lots of homework and material was difficult.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

90/100

“Do yourself a favor and !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Lectures are thorough and clear.
  • He breaks everything down very clearly and doesn't make you feel stupid for asking qustions.
  • His teaching methods are a HUGE boost to your confidence if you're intimidated by math.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Anyone can pass this class or get an A if you really work for it and he is also willing to help however he can.
  • You can't wing this class, if you don't show up it will obviously affect your performance.
  • and there is a lot of homework.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • He genuinley cares about his students and you can tell he wants you to succeed.
  • He is always there for his students and will always help you try and understand something your stuck on.
  • He cares and .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

144

Lifetime ratings

96/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 reviews span many years, include detailed comments, and show consistent themes despite a few negative outliers.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5121
4 out of 513
3 out of 55
2 out of 52
1 out of 53

Course coverage

MATH10223 reviews
MATH09519 reviews
MATH1604 reviews
1022 reviews
ALG1021 review
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COLLEGEALGEBRA1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

47 reported outcomes

A range

33

A+ 11 · A 19 · A- 3

B range

6

B+ 4 · B 2

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Not sure yet 2