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Mathematics

Despina Gurlides

C8006 · G5210 · MATH18 · MATH108 · STATS1000 · 12 lifetime ratings

AI rating
63/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
63.64%
Difficulty
3.3

The decision

if you want structured math help and can handle a strict, test-heavy class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardStrict ClassroomStep-by-Step HelpTest HeavyLots of HomeworkMixed Student Support
  • Students , but several describe her classroom style as strict or harsh.
  • Grades are possible with , and homework, but this is not an easy A course.
  • , and homework as the .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

A good grade is realistic with , and following her process, but tests and .

The single online review stresses studying and extra help, while and failures depending on effort and fit.

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

The content , but several students still found the material hard or overwhelming.

Online evidence describes the material as hard, while and confusing or unhelpful lectures.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Multiple reviews say skipping class hurts your chances, and the online review also tells students to show up and ask questions.

Both formats point toward attendance being important, with .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

64/100

and help, but negative reviews warn about strictness, workload, and harsh interactions.

The , while in-person reviews are more divided but lean positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

50/100

Grading is often described as clear and fair, but some students call her tough or .

Format shift

Online evidence does not clearly prove grading leniency, while and .

Workload

Heavy

35/100

, and lecture-heavy structure appear often enough to make the workload feel heavy for many students.

Format shift

The online review emphasizes tests and lecture load, while and tests.

Teaching experience

Average

62/100

, but the weakest reviews describe her as rude, unresponsive, or unhelpful.

Format shift

Online evidence is positive about her personally but hard academically, while and poor experiences.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

and quizzes, with .

Format shift

The online review is test-heavy, and , and graded work.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and complaints about strict behavior, workload, and harsh moments.

Main concern

The biggest risk is a strict classroom with , and uneven student support.

What students said

“the material she gave out made statistics easy to understand.”
STATS1000
“ and clear”
MATH108
“She's tough, and rude.”
MATH108

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

The only online review says she is a good person, but the class was hard and , and outside help.

Main concern

The and material that may require extra help.

What students said

“I personally had such a hard time with her class.”
MATH18
“Really study for the tests and understand the material beforehand.”
MATH18

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention tests and quizzes often, but they do not clearly prove open-book, .

Test HeavyQuizzes MentionedPolicy Not Clearly Proven

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and quizzes, but they do not clearly prove open-book, proctoring, closed-book, midterm, or .

Test HeavyQuizzes MentionedPolicy Not Clearly Proven
“She did not leave with CAS for .”
STATS1000
“she usually gives around 4 tests”
MATH108

Online

The online review says to study for tests but does not clearly .

Test HeavyPolicy Not Clearly Proven
“Really study for the tests and understand the material beforehand.”
MATH18

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“She is pretty strict on a few things but the material she gave out made statistics easy to understand.”

Voice snapshots generated from 12 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and classroom tone. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

62/100

“Helps you solve everything step by step.”

👍 Recommendation Level

64/100

“ .”

📚 Workload Pressure

35/100

“The , so it's all overwhelming and useless.”

⚖️

50/100

“ and clear”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and make the formulas less intimidating.
  • Helps you solve everything step by step.
  • She lays the basic foundation, you'll need to refer to the book.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Really study for the tests and understand the material beforehand.
  • Math is difficult for me, but work and diligence is key for success in her class.
  • She doesn't care about her students, and her lectures don't help at all.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Classroom Experience

  • She doesnt put up with talking in class so shut up and listen!
  • She's tough, and rude.
  • If you said something that was off or the answer was not correct she would call students out in class.

Data context

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Analysis sample

12

Recent reviews read by the AI

12

Lifetime ratings

76/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is medium because 12 reviews cover many years with detailed but mixed experiences and only one online review.

Inside 12 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 55
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 53

Course coverage

G52103 reviews
MATH1083 reviews
MATH183 reviews
STATS10002 reviews
C80061 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

5

A+ 1 · A 3 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D+ 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1