AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Jaclyn Kessler

MATH121 · MATH40 · C055 · MATH55 · MATHC141 · MATHC121 · CO20 · MATH251 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
80%
Difficulty
4.1

The decision

if you want a and can handle a heavy, challenging workload.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring and accessibleStrong math explanationsTough graderHeavy workloadChallenging exams
  • Students consistently describe Kessler as caring, helpful, and strong at explaining math.
  • The course experience is demanding because , and .
  • Online reviews are more polarized, while but still warn about hard work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

39/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say it takes sustained work, detailed answers, and .

Online and online reviews adding more concern about assignment volume.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

34/100

The math content is described as challenging, especially when students do not already understand the material.

and long tests, while in-person students describe the classes as some of their hardest.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

58/100

Attendance appears helpful and sometimes participation-focused, but in-person review.

and participation more directly, while online reviews focus on access and tutoring.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

Most students recommend her because , and .

Online reviews are strongly positive except for one severe warning, while but emphasize effort.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

30/100

Students often call her a and say she marks off small issues or expects detailed work.

Format shift

specifically mentioning detailed work and point deductions.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Multiple reviews mention lots of , and high time demands.

Format shift

Online reviews contain the strongest workload warning, while .

Teaching experience

Good

84/100

Students consistently praise , and .

Format shift

Both formats support strong teaching, especially through online videos and in-person notes or help.

Assessment method

Balanced

61/100

Grades , and occasional group projects rather than only exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention assignments, quizzes, and tests, while , and projects.

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

5 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and helpful notes, but several say the class requires major effort and .

Main concern

Students must work hard and meet high expectations for , and tests.

What students said

“You have to work VERY hard in her class.”
MATHC121
“This was honestly one the hardest classes.”
MATH121
“A little strict when it comes to attending and participating but that's only because she really does want you to pass.”
CO20

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students praise her videos, availability, and support, but one review reports an and .

Main concern

Online , and .

What students said

“The class and .”
MATH251
“She gives close to 300 long assignments throughout the semester, 4 VERY LONG tests (takes 3 hours), and a .”
MATHC141
“Very easy to get ahold of and EXTREMELY willing to help with any issues you are having.”
MATH55

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews clearly describe difficult and sometimes long exams, but they do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, open-book, or closed-book rules.

Difficult ExamsLong TestsWeekly QuizzesDetailed Work Required

Assessment risk

Standard

44/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and tests with high expectations, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or .

Quizzes and TestsHigh Expectations
“high expectations for homework and quizzes/tests.”
MATHC121

Online

Online reviews , and detailed work, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Difficult ExamsLong TestsWeekly QuizzesDetailed Work Required
“The class and .”
MATH251
“4 VERY LONG tests (takes 3 hours), and a .”
MATHC141

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“She truly cares about her students.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

84/100

“She truly cares about her students.”

⚖️

30/100

“she's a and has high expectations for homework and quizzes/tests.”

📚 Workload

28/100

“She gives close to 300 long assignments throughout the semester, 4 VERY LONG tests (takes 3 hours), and a .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and she would always do her best to help anyone who is struggling.
  • She made great note videos and was super easy to contact and communicate with through the course.
  • Her notes if you missed any you can ask her for filled out notes.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • The class and .
  • You have to work VERY hard in her class.
  • This stats class was the hardest B I've ever worked for.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Eleven reviews across several years and both formats , and heavy workload.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 58
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

3

A 2 · A- 1

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Rather not say 2