AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Ulises Lastra

MAT090 · MATH010 · MATH952 · MATH090 · MATH942 · MATH095 · 9 lifetime ratings

AI rating
24/100
RMP rating
2.2/5
Take again
42.86%
Difficulty
4.6

The decision

unless you are already strong in math, attend every class, and actively seek help.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerVery difficultFast-paced lecturesConfusing explanationsAttendance mattersMixed help outside struggle
  • Most reviews say the class is extremely hard, fast, and .
  • A few students say he helps if asked and offers , but effort demands are high.
  • , and low-test-grade stories make the overall student experience risky.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

An A is possible with , and , but most students describe major struggle.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

BrainBurner

18/100

Students repeatedly say basic math is taught too fast, too advanced, and with .

All content .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

Multiple tags and comments indicate , and study to have a chance.

.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

32/100

because they found the , and hard to pass.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Several reviews , and needing to work hard for the grade.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

30/100

The workload appears heavy through study demands, homework mentions, lecture-heavy structure, and test pressure.

Format shift

Only in-person reviews describe workload.

Teaching experience

Poor

30/100

Most reviews criticize his pace, clarity, accent, handwriting, and lack of .

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Reviews emphasize tests, failing grades, notes, studying, and .

Format shift

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Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

with major clarity problems for many students.

Main concern

The main concern is confusing, fast-paced teaching that leaves many students failing or dropping.

What students said

“ .”
MATH010
“ because their isn't enough time.”
MATH095
“He makes you work for your grade.”
MATH952

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.

Reviews suggest a test-heavy and unforgiving course, but do not clearly prove book rules or .

Test HeavyLow Test GradesStrict Passing Risk

Assessment risk

Strict

30/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and , but do not clearly prove book rules, webcam use, or proctoring.

Test HeavyLow Test Grades
“Half the class failed, and struggled.”
MATH952
“the highest tests grades were at 45%”
MATH090
“He makes you work for your grade.”
MATH952

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Unless you're already good .”

Voice snapshots generated from 9 reviews, highlighting repeated themes in , and help-seeking; credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

30/100

“ and just talks for 2 hours.”

📈 Difficulty Level

18/100

“Lastra teaches at an advance level.”

⚖️

25/100

“the highest tests grades were at 45%”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He goes way too fast with little detail or explanation.
  • He was too soft spoken.
  • and just talks for 2 hours.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Half the class failed, and struggled.
  • He makes you work for your grade.
  • study hard and you will be fine.

Theme 3

🚨 About Student Risk

  • .
  • If you have a really hard time in !
  • Unless you're already good .

Data context

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Analysis sample

9

Recent reviews read by the AI

9

Lifetime ratings

67/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is medium because 9 in-person reviews are detailed and consistent, though the sample is modest and polarized.

Inside 9 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 56

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

C range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

1

A 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

2

C+ 2

D range

1

D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 2