Luis Soto-Ortiz

MATH240 · COLLEGEALG245 · MATH125 · MATH115 · MATH261 · MATH241 · MATH110 · MATH262 · MATH227 · MATH126 · MATH260 · MATH270 · 61 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 92/100
RMP rating: 4.2/5
Take again: 85.45%
Difficulty: 2.6

The decision

if you want a supportive math professor and , and keep up with homework.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyClear lecturesCaring and patientHomework-driven gradingAttendance mattersHelpful outside class

Students and willingness to help after class.
Getting a strong grade is realistic, but students must keep up with , and tests.
, though he is usually understanding about valid absences.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

An A is very , and , but it is not a no-effort free grade.

Online evidence emphasizes organization and recorded lectures, while and note-taking as key grade factors.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Students often say he makes math understandable, though some courses remain lecture-heavy and test-heavy.

Online students rely more on videos and MyOpenMath, while , and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

35/100

expected, though he can be understanding about valid absences.

; online reviews focus more on self-paced lecture watching.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Most students recommend him because , and makes math feel manageable.

Both formats are highly recommended, with online reviews slightly more dependent on student self-management.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

as clear and fair, with homework and tests closely aligned, but a few older reviews call him tough.

Format shift

Online grading centers on MyOpenMath tests, while , and attendance.

Workload

Moderate

60/100

Homework and note-taking are frequent, but students usually describe the workload as manageable if they keep pace.

Format shift

Online students mention videos and MyOpenMath work, while and homework.

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

The dominant pattern is clear, patient, caring instruction that helps weak math students understand the material.

Format shift

Online reviews praise clear videos and availability, while and patience.

Assessment method

Balanced

66/100

Grades , and finals, with several classes using few major exams.

Format shift

Online reviews mention MyOpenMath tests and homework, while , and finals.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews strongly praise his caring lectures and , and tests matter.

Main concern

Some students find the .

What students said

“The .”
MATH260

“ and you can't miss more than 3 classes”
MATH227

“the overall class is an easy A if you put in a little effort.”
MATH261

Remote format

Online

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mostly very positive, with , and MyOpenMath tests, though one student disliked the asynchronous setup.

Main concern

You need time management for recorded lectures and online work.

What students said

“ and simple.”
MATH227

“ .”
MATH227

“there is no zoom classes and we have to watch video lectures.”
MATH125

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is mostly student-friendly because , but policies vary by course and term.

MyOpenMath TestsOpen Notes In Some ClassesAt-Home Exams In Some ClassesHomework-Aligned TestsCamera Required In One Review

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews , and one camera requirement, so exam friendliness varies by course.

Open Notes In Some ClassesAt-Home Exams In Some ClassesHomework-Aligned FinalCamera Required In One Review

“all the .”
MATH125

“3 exams in total done at home with 2 hours time.”
MATH227

“He has ppl have their cameras on for tests but not during class.”
MATH262

Online

Online reviews clearly mention MyOpenMath tests and recorded lecture preparation, but .

MyOpenMath TestsLecture-Based Tests

“ .”
MATH227

“ , and are based on his lectures.”
MATH227

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice
“The .”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“ .”

👍 Recommendation Level

91/100

“If .”

📈 Grade Path

82/100

“Great professor. Show up to class, do the homework, and you should get an easy A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

and simple.
He made statistics easy for me and I am somewhat of a lazy student.
He goes at the pace his students are at, and is willing to help students with questions.

Theme 2

📚 About Workload And Grades

for , and the final exam.
All the homework and .
The work could be overwhelming but if you pay attention and ask questions he is always there to help.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

He really cares about his students passing and will really help them, that's rare to see in other professors.
if you have any questions after class and .
He inspires people not to give up.

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 50 reviews across many years and courses, with strong consistency despite a small cluster of older negative reviews.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 544

4 out of 55

3 out of 52

2 out of 52

1 out of 58

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 6 · A 10 · A- 2

B range

B+ 1 · B 6 · B- 1

C range

C+ 2 · C 1

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 4 · Rather not say 2

Luis Soto-Ortiz

x x if you want a supportive math professor and x x x x x x, and keep up with homework.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Level

📈 Grade Path

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📚 About Workload And Grades

❤️ About Support

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a supportive math professor and , and keep up with homework.