AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Ralph Ades

STAT227 · STATS1 · ECON238 · MATH115 · MATH227FL2020 · MATH137 · MATH227 · COS126ECON238 · 98 lifetime ratings

AI rating
92/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
75.56%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

If you struggle with stats or and show up ready to work.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring Stats SaviorPatient RepeaterAccessible Outside ClassWeekend Free TutoringFair Grader
  • Patient stats teaching that finally gets math-anxious students to pass.
  • Shows up unpaid for weekend reviews and side-checks struggling students.
  • do the work, ask questions, and an A or B is realistic.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

For stats, showing up, doing homework, and weak math students.

Nearly all Easy A evidence is in-person stats; two online reviews still say homework completion is the main grade driver.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Subject matter is still stats, but he slows down, repeats, and simplifies until anxious students get it.

; online notes mainly call explanations clear.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and and you will not pass.

Evidence is mostly in person; .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Students who failed stats elsewhere repeatedly call him a .

; a small set of non-math course reviews strongly disagree.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

74/100

, and final sometimes replacing lowest exam.

Format shift

In-person stats reviews dominate; .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Lots of homework and regular exams, but workload feels manageable if done lecture by lecture.

Format shift

Both formats stress online homework volume; and frequent tests.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

and huge after-hours support.

Format shift

In-person praise is deep and consistent; limited online reviews are also strongly positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Grade mix of , and a cumulative final.

Format shift

and homework; online reviews mainly stress online homework.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

48 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Overwhelmingly praised as the stats professor who refuses to move on until you understand, with free weekend tutoring and if you engage.

Main concern

Attendance and ; a few non-math courses drew harsh tough-grader complaints.

What students said

“Ades is the only reason I was finally able to pass math. He teaches the material in a very easy way.”
MATH227
“I will never forget when he opened the study hall on a Saturday and tutored us for 6 .”
STAT227
“If you try you will get an A”
MATH227

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

and solid office-hour support, but homework must be done on time.

Main concern

.

What students said

“Professor Ades is a fantastic math teacher who truly cares about his students.”
MATH227
“DO the homework as you go along, I didn't and got a B because I couldn't finish it all.”
MATH227

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and a final that can rescue a weak exam.

Practice Tests Similar To ExamsMultiple ExamsFinal Can Replace Lowest TestHomework Mirrors Tests

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; practice exams mirror tests and strong final work can replace a low score.

Practice TestsAbout 4 ExamsFinal Replaces Lowest TestProjects
“Theres 4 exams in total and the class), and if you do well on it he replaces your lowest test grade with your final exam grade and 1-2 projects.”
MATH227
“ similar to the exam.”
MATH227

Online

Online reviews mention tests and homework but .

Online Homework
“The if you do it you should at least pass the class.”
MATH227

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Ades is the only reason I was finally able to pass math. He teaches the material in a very easy way, will answer any questions even if its multiples times so don't be afraid to ask.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

90/100

“The . I've been putting off statistics for 3 years bc of how hard it is, but prof ades makes it so easy to understand.”

❤️ Student Support

92/100

“I will never forget when he opened the study hall on a Saturday and tutored us for 6 .”

📈 Grade Reality

78/100

“If you try you will get an A”

👍 Recommendation

88/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • he will not move on until you understand it, will repeat multiple times
  • if
  • makes learning fun

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you try you will get an A
  • Isnt an easy A, you have to go to class , do the hw, study
  • Lots of work but

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He truly cares for his students and does everything possible to help you pass
  • !!!

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

98

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

50 detailed reviews spanning 2014-2026 with strong consensus on stats teaching quality and support.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 574
4 out of 511
3 out of 56
2 out of 50
1 out of 57

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

33 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 5 · A 10

B range

13

B+ 2 · B 10 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

3

Audit/No Grade 1 · Not sure yet 2