AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Rick Danner

MATH124 · MATH30 · MATH26 · MATH108 · MATH216 · MATH217 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
4.8/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

if you want a supportive math professor who makes the material approachable and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear explanationsHelpful and patientEasy grading pathFunny and engagingStudent-friendly attendance
  • Students consistently describe Danner as , and highly recommendable.
  • Getting a strong grade appears realistic if students keep up with homework and ask questions.
  • , but participation helps because he responds well to questions.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

A high grade looks very reachable with and basic engagement, but students still need to keep up and .

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Students repeatedly say he makes math easy to understand, though the and test preparation.

, and they consistently describe the courses as approachable.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

78/100

, but and participation can improve the experience.

The in-person evidence says regular attendance is flexible while ; there are no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Students strongly recommend him because , and makes math less intimidating.

Recommendation and is consistently enthusiastic.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

82/100

Grades appear forgiving for students who complete homework and .

Format shift

, and they frame success as very achievable with steady work.

Workload

Light

78/100

The and tests, with students describing it as manageable rather than heavy.

Format shift

and online homework as part of the grade; no online workload evidence exists.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students consistently praise his clarity, patience, humor, accessibility, and .

Format shift

All and is strongly positive.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears to combine homework, participation or class engagement, quizzes, and .

Format shift

, and participation; there are no online reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are strongly positive, emphasizing clear explanations, patience, humor, and .

Main concern

Students heading into calculus may want extra preparation beyond this class.

What students said

“Rick is an and makes it easy to understand.”
MATH216
“ , never acts like you have a dumb question”
MATH108
“But, I don't feel that he's preparing us for calculus.”
MATH26

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

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Reviews confirm tests are required, but they do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, proctoring, webcam, or .

Tests RequiredExam Rules Not Clearly ProvenHomework Component

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and homework, but do not clearly prove specific exam rules or proctoring requirements.

Tests RequiredExam Rules Not Clearly ProvenHomework Component
“ .”
MATH216
“expected to pass tests to show .”
MATH217

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ , never acts like you have a dumb question, reviews homework in class, doesn't try and keep you in class for the whole class if he doesn't have to.”

Voice snapshots generated from 7 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and recommendation strength. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“Rick is an and makes it easy to understand.”

👍 Recommendation Strength

98/100

“If you have the .”

📈 Grade Path

86/100

“ pass.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He has a easy way of relating math to real life will go over info as needed
  • , never acts like you have a dumb question
  • and takes time to make sure each students get what they need to pass the class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Rick is the easiest Calc class out there.
  • It's pretty easy, keep up on hw.
  • I got a 99% and the last time I took algebra was 13 yrs ago in highschool and I got an F.

Theme 3

❤️ About Classroom Experience

  • He's funny it was not mandatory that you be at every class if you understand the material.
  • Amazing instructor. Wish he taught all levels, would stick with him if I could!
  • , and participation. He will never make you feel stupid.

Data context

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Analysis sample

7

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Seven detailed in-person reviews across several years show consistent praise for teaching quality, workload, and recommendation strength.

Inside 7 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 51
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Course coverage

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MATH2161 review
MATH2171 review
MATH261 review
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

6 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 2 · A 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

0

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D range

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F

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No letter grade reported

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