AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Douglas Carter

M275 · MATH236 · MATH263 · MAT236 · MATH262 · MATH260 · MATH270 · 155 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
3.7/5
Take again
64.74%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you want strong math teaching and are willing to attend, practice, follow rules, and work consistently.

Best fit · Effort For RewardEngaging lecturesLots of homeworkExtra creditClear test prepStrict structure
  • Most reviews praise Carter as , and strong at explaining math.
  • The course is not an easy A because , and .
  • A small but important set of reviews warns , and low flexibility.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

60/100

A good grade is attainable , and following his guidance, but students still describe real work and math difficulty.

Online evidence is mixed but mostly fair, while than grades being automatic.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

38/100

The math content is often described as heavy, fast, or .

Online students mention tough topics made clearer, while and fast pacing.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

20/100

Several comments say attending class is crucial, and one review states students can be dropped after missing four days.

, while online evidence emphasizes syllabus rules and punctual structure.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

, but the score is limited by credible complaints about rigidity, workload, and harsh grading.

, while online reviews include both strong praise and one severe negative warning.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

58/100

Students , and fair grading, but and rigid rules.

Format shift

Online grading evidence is split between fair and harsh, while , and preparation paying off.

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Many reviews mention lots of , and demanding math content.

Format shift

Online reviews mention heavy topics and homework, while and steady practice.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Most students describe him as , and strong at explaining math, though a few report rigidity and poor flexibility.

Format shift

, while online reviews are positive overall but more mixed.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

72/100

Students , and rules, with exams appearing central to performance.

Format shift

, while online reviews discuss syllabus rules, grading, and practice more generally.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

42 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person students heavily praise his lectures, support, humor, , and test preparation, with and workload.

Main concern

Students who miss class or fall behind can struggle because , and .

What students said

“If you miss 4 days you are dropped”
MAT236
“Every word he speaks has relevance in what you will be tested on”
MATH260
“You get what you put forth in this course.”
MATH270

Remote format

Online

8 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and fair grading, but one review reports rigid rules and .

Main concern

Online math can feel tougher because heavy topics require practice and the structure may feel inflexible.

What students said

“Taking math is never easy but Professor Carter made it smooth for me.”
MATH236
“ and clearly understood.”
MATH262
“His teaching style is extremely rigid, with absolutely no flexibility.”
MATH262

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

testing with mock preparation and , but reviews do not prove online proctoring or open-book rules.

In-Person TestsNo Notes AllowedMock TestsExtra CreditPractice Problems

Assessment risk

Standard

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

notes and mock tests that help students prepare.

In-Person TestsNo Notes AllowedMock TestsExtra Credit Points
“The , but no notes are allowed, usually 8 questions.”
MAT236
“I love having the me to see what he expected ahead of time.”
MATH270

Online

Online reviews mention fair grading, syllabus rules, practice, and heavy topics, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, .

No Clear Online Exam PolicyPractice ProblemsSyllabus Rules
“It's important to read all rules and regulations on his syllabus”
MATH262
“The topics discussed where heavy but with enough practice problems, he made them seem so easy.”
MATH262

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“You get what you put forth in this course. So if you lack effort and dedication then you more than likely won't pass.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“The course material was hard but he made it easy to follow.”

📚 Workload Reality

32/100

“The , but it is a lot.”

👍 Recommendation Level

74/100

“Nobody else can do a better job in preparing for Calculus.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He made the online lecture easy to follow and gave great examples.
  • He took the time to break down each step and made me feel special.
  • A very funny man and extremely talented in math.

Theme 2

📈 About Effort And Grades

  • You get what you put forth in this course.
  • The he offered helped me a lot in the end.
  • I had to work hard to earn a passing grade but it was all worth it considering nothing in life is easy.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Structure And Rules

  • His teaching style is extremely rigid, with absolutely no flexibility.
  • If you miss 4 days you are dropped
  • Make sure you attend class every day

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

155

Lifetime ratings

70/100

Evidence confidence

There are 50 reviews, but many are clustered on the same dates and unusually enthusiastic, so the signal is useful but partly noisy.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 595
4 out of 57
3 out of 55
2 out of 57
1 out of 542

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

50 reported outcomes

A range

17

A+ 1 · A 8 · A- 8

B range

26

B+ 6 · B 16 · B- 4

C range

6

C+ 5 · C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values