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Mathematics

Saeed Sofla

MATH188 · MATH191 · MATH152 · MATH153 · SOFLA55135 · MATH151 · 24 lifetime ratings

AI rating
88/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
85%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

if , and want a caring math instructor who rewards effort.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and availableExtra credit for attendanceExams mirror homeworkPartial credit graderExplains every problem
  • , and fair partial credit.
  • and if you show up and do the homework.
  • A minority find tests hard or .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is reachable with homework, practice, and , but math still requires real work and .

Almost all grade and effort evidence is in-person; the single online .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

62/100

Average difficulty is moderate; many , though precalc and higher math can still feel fast.

In-person reviews dominate; online difficulty is only lightly described as manageable with help.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Many sections treat attendance as and for full attendance.

; the online review also lists attendance as mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

About 85% would take again and , and highly recommendable despite a few harsh outliers.

Recommendation tone ; online evidence is one positive older comment.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

72/100

Partial credit, , and fairness are common themes, though a few call him a .

Format shift

Leniency .

Workload

Moderate

52/100

Expect , and frequent tests similar to classwork.

Format shift

Workload detail is almost entirely from in-person comments.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students repeatedly praise clear explanations, availability, humor, and genuine care for learning.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in person and echoed in the one online review.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

, and exams that usually mirror class problems and homework.

Format shift

Assessment mix is described mainly in in-person reviews.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

23 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students mostly call him the best math professor they had: , and accessibility, with a few tough-grader complaints on harder courses.

Main concern

, and weaker students report hard tests without calculators or study guides.

What students said

“ and every problem and and after class for any questions.”
MATH152
“ . Formula sheet is allowed. .”
MATH188
“ . Most times he end class early and .”
MATH188

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Single older online MATH151 review , and a chill final for a self-described weak math student.

Main concern

Only one online review, so online policies and workload are not well documented.

What students said

“He's very helpful, always requesting to review before tests, blocking out class time just to answer questions about the homework and quizzes”
MATH151

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are usually straightforward if you did the , but some courses ban calculators and .

Exams similar to homeworkFormula sheet sometimes allowedFrequent quizzes and testsNo calculator on some testsTest corrections or extra credit

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; some allow formula sheets and , while others ban calculators and feel hard.

Exams like HWFormula sheet allowedNo calculators on some testsTest correctionsPop quizzes
“ . Formula sheet is allowed.”
MATH188
“He doesn't allow anyone to use any calculators for his tests and quizzes”
MATH188

Online

One online review only notes that he is chill about the final and blocks class time for homework and quiz questions.

Review before testsHomework and quiz help time
“He's super cool about the !”
MATH151

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I have taken previous math courses at ohlone college and he is by far the .”

Voice snapshots generated from 24 reviews (1 online, 23 in , and grade effort. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“ and every problem and and after class for any questions.”

👍 Recommendation Strength

86/100

“ Sofla, take it!!”

⚖️

72/100

“He is a and gives partial credit and for attendance.”

📚 Effort Needed

68/100

“Math 188 is not easy, you have to work hard regardless of who teaches it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and always make sure you understand everything.
  • Leaves the first 15 min of class to answer any questions or problems.
  • Supportive, caring and motivating professor!!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • A lot of quizzes and tests, but they were very similar to HW.
  • . Wish he though.
  • :(

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • He is an EXCELLENT teacher. He really cares about his students.
  • Very fair. It's very simple, as long as you put in the work, he is ready and willing to help.

Data context

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Analysis sample

24

Recent reviews read by the AI

24

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

24 detailed reviews spanning 2016-2019 with mostly consistent praise and read.

Inside 24 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 519
4 out of 52
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 2 · A 5 · A- 2

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 4