AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Ivan Zaigralin

MATH026 · MATH18 · MATH108 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
27/100
RMP rating
2.4/5
Take again
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Difficulty
3.5

The decision

if you need structured math instruction, but self-directed students may survive by using office hours and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProDisorganizedConfusing ExplanationsHelpful in Office HoursLenient Testing Tools
  • Reviews are sharply mixed, but the strongest negative pattern is poor organization and .
  • , and one statistics student found the class unexpectedly manageable.
  • Math students who need step-by-step teaching may struggle because and changing due dates.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

HardWork

48/100

An A is possible with help, , and test aids, but multiple students still report hard work, confusion, and poor outcomes.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

The math content becomes harder because students say math students, and often require self-teaching.

because there are no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

as strictly mandatory, but office hours and asking questions are repeatedly framed as important for passing.

because there are no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

32/100

Most negative reviews advise against taking him because organization and .

because there are no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Grading seems more forgiving than the teaching quality, with and some test resources mentioned.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

35/100

as substantial, and struggling students report needing significant outside effort.

Format shift

All .

Teaching experience

Poor

35/100

A few students call him helpful, but the , and inconsistent scheduling.

Format shift

All .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Reviews mention homework, tests, and , so assessment appears .

Format shift

All .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

and often unclear instructor with some helpful office-hour support and .

Main concern

Several students say and deadlines or .

What students said

“Completely unorganized, doesn't explain material well at all I had to basically .”
MATH026
“Will help you with anything, gives you if you go to his office for help.”
MATH18
“ and .”
MATH108

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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One in-person statistics review says tests allowed notes, calculators, software functions, and certain textbook pages, but other reviews do not clearly prove the .

Some Notes AllowedCalculator AllowedComputer Software AllowedCertain Textbook Pages Allowed

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

75/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but student-friendly where described, with notes, calculators, software, and some textbook pages allowed.

Some Notes AllowedCalculator AllowedComputer Software AllowedCertain Textbook Pages Allowed
“he allows you to use some notes, all calculator and computer software/functions and .”
MATH18

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Completely unorganized, doesn't explain material well at all I had to basically .”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and organization; credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

35/100

“Ivan is a nice guy, but he can't break down math to the needed level.”

⚖️

62/100

“grades well though. but .”

📚 Workload

35/100

“A lot of homework, but allows time to do it.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Horrible. . or is very vague.
  • Really great instructor. The only math class I've ever taken where I sort of understand what's going on.
  • Completely unorganized, doesn't explain material well at all I had to basically .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I worked hard, listened, participated, studied, and .
  • I was terrified of stats, now its my easiest class.
  • grades well though. but .

Theme 3

🧭 About Help & Organization

  • If you ask for help, its there.
  • Changed his mind daily on when things were due or at all.
  • Go to office hours for sure.

Data context

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Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

6

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

Six detailed but older in-person reviews show a consistent pattern of disorganization with some positive exceptions.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 51
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1 out of 52

Course coverage

MATH1083 reviews
MATH182 reviews
MATH0261 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

1

A+ 1

B range

1

B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

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No letter grade reported

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Not sure yet 1