AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Jack Bloom

MATHMATH · MATH112 · INTALG · MATH105 · MATH115 · ALGEBRA · MATH125 · 22 lifetime ratings

AI rating
70/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
71.43%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you will show up, do the homework, and use office hours; if you need a slow low-effort math class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardPatient math explainerFunny and caringLots of homeworkAttendance criticalHit or miss pace
  • Most students love his patience, humor, and .
  • , and not skipping class.
  • A minority say .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

44/100

Students say you can do well if and attend, but it is not a free A and grades reported include B and C ranges.

Almost all grade-effort evidence is in-person; the single online and lectures leads to success.

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

Math content is still challenging, but and makes hard algebra accessible.

In-person comments swing from easy-feeling with him to hard if you fall behind; online notes difficulty as 4 with strong teaching.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Tags and comments repeatedly say skip class and you will not pass, with .

; online attendance was not clearly specified.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

A large majority praise him as patient and highly recommended, tempered by a persistent minority who dislike pace or style.

Online is fully positive; outliers.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

56/100

Tests are described as fair and , and homework effort drives grades.

Format shift

In-person students say tests match lectures; .

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Lots of homework and multi-hour classes create a steady heavy load, especially in algebra and intermediate courses.

Format shift

; online notes that doing all homework is required to do well.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Many call him fantastic, patient, and , but some say he goes too fast or writes without explaining.

Format shift

; the single online review is strongly positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Homework, participation, several tests, and a to success.

Format shift

In-person comments mention 4 tests and a ; online evidence is thinner.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews dominate and , while stressing homework and attendance; some complain about speed or weak explanations.

Main concern

Skipping class or .

What students said

“AMAZING professor! I loved showing up to class because he helped me understand math!”
MATH112
“Jack Bloom knows what he is talking about but he cannot teach. He goes too fast too going through material real quick.”
MATH125

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The one online review calls him a and .

Main concern

Single online sample is too thin to generalize format-specific risk.

What students said

“Great Teacher! He explained everything thoroughly and if you needed extra and office hours.”
MATH115

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are generally fair and based on lecture material, but they reward .

Lecture-aligned testsHomework-driven successMultiple tests plus finalFair exams

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and match lectures, with and strong pressure not to skip class.

Tests like lectures4 tests and a finalSkip class you won't pass
“ and exactly like what he lectures on.”
125
“4 TEST AND A FINAL.VERY HELFUL!!!”
MATHMATH

Online

Online ; success is framed around homework and attending lectures.

Homework based successClear grading criteria
“If you do all the this class.”
MATH115

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“I hated math all my life until i came to his class! he is very patient, he explains very well going step by step.”

Voice snapshots generated from 22 mostly in-person math reviews spanning 2005-2023, balancing strong praise with pace and workload critiques. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“ . He makes the class enjoyable and entertaining.”

📚 Workload Reality

34/100

“There is a lot of work, but that's what it takes to understand Algebra.”

⚠️ Pace Complaints

40/100

“He goes too fast too going through material real quick. And he is boring.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • funny, kind, and patient

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This class was hard only if you did not do any of the HW
  • not a class for slackers
  • You'll know what you need to do to get an A

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • he really cares about his students
  • cracks funny jokes here and there
  • Always willing to help

Data context

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Analysis sample

22

Recent reviews read by the AI

22

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-two reviews across many years and courses give a consistent core picture despite a few sparse older comments.

Inside 22 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 52
3 out of 53
2 out of 52
1 out of 51

Course coverage

MATH1129 reviews
MATH1254 reviews
MATH1153 reviews
MATH1052 reviews
1251 review
Show 3 more courses
ALGEBRA1 review
INTALG1 review
MATHMATH1 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

7 reported outcomes

A range

1

A+ 1

B range

3

B+ 2 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 2

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1