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Mathematics

Misako Van Der Poel

152A · MATH181 · MATH152A · 3 lifetime ratings

AI rating
71/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
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Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want structure and are ready to practice daily; avoid if you need lots of live clarification or an easy first pass at trig.

Best fit · Effort For RewardVery OrganizedMyMathLab HomeworkChapter ExamsAttendance Extra CreditThick Accent
  • , and detailed exam prep.
  • ; ; exams after each chapter.
  • Works well for prepared students; first-time trig can feel very hard with limited Q&A help.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

An A is realistic with and , but first-time trig needs heavy daily study.

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Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Algebra-level courses feel manageable with structure, while trig is reported as extremely difficult for newcomers.

All difficulty comments are in person.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

Two strong praise reviews outweigh one avoid-if-not-ready warning for first-time trig students.

All recommendation signal is in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

and ; still standard chapter-exam pressure.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

52/100

and a final; end-of-class worksheets add steady practice.

Format shift

Workload description is in person only.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

; accent and weaker live answers are the main complaints.

Format shift

Teaching comments are all in person.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Mix of , and a final.

Format shift

Assessment mix is described only in person.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students praise organization and teaching clarity, with one critical review on trig difficulty and accent.

Main concern

Thick accent and weak live answers can make hard topics tougher for first-timers.

What students said

“Very organised teacher. Makes sure you understand. and .”
MATH152A
“She distributes study sheets,gives practice tests, follows her predicted timeline and gives very precise instructions.”
152A
“If its your first time in trig then it will be extremely difficult to get an A.”
MATH181

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.

and a and practice materials.

Chapter examsFinal examPractice testsExam syllabus review

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and practice tests provided.

4 exams and a finalExam after every chapterPractice testsGoes over exam syllabus
“4exams and a final. ”
MATH152A
“She distributes study sheets,gives practice tests, follows her predicted timeline”
152A

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Very organised teacher. Makes sure you understand. and . Teaches really well.”

Voice snapshots generated from 3 reviews, highlighting organization and course rigor. Credibility rating: Low.

🗂️ Organization

85/100

“Ms Van der poel is a very organised teacher. She makes an effort to ensure everyone knows the subject”

📘 Assessment Structure

58/100

“ . . 4exams and a final.”

⚠️ First-Time Trig Risk

40/100

“ if math is not your subject.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Teaches really well. Has a slight accent but great teacher overall
  • answers all questions and basically knows what she's doing
  • She doesnt answer your question very well.+thick accent.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If its your first time in trig then it will be extremely difficult to get an A
  • Lots of people dropped.

Data context

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Analysis sample

3

Recent reviews read by the AI

3

Lifetime ratings

38/100

Evidence confidence

Only 3 reviews from 2013-2016 limits confidence despite clear repeated organization themes.

Inside 3 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
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3 out of 51
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1 out of 50

Course coverage

152A1 review
MATH152A1 review
MATH1811 review

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