AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Mark Flatley

MATH245 · MATH236 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
15/100
RMP rating
2.0/5
Take again
16.67%
Difficulty
4.0

The decision

unless you already have strong math preparation and can keep up without much support.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerFast-paced lecturesRude to questionsHeavy homeworkTough gradingPoor recommendation
  • Most students warn against taking him because lectures are rushed and questions are handled poorly.
  • The class demands , and tolerance for a fast pace.
  • , but the overall tone is clearly negative, especially online.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

Some students earned A grades, but the comments show that success , and surviving a fast pace.

Online reviews make the grade path look difficult and unsupported, while but lots of work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Students describe fast lectures, difficult math expectations, and a need for strong algebra and precalculus skills.

Online reviews emphasize rushed teaching and struggle, while and compressed pacing.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

, though one review says skipping class will hurt success.

Online evidence mentions that skipping class hurts, while .

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

18/100

because they found him rushed, rude, and difficult to learn from.

Online reviews are strongly avoidant, while and one positive warning-heavy review.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

25/100

Reviews mention tough grading, high difficulty, and a .

Format shift

Online reviews are mostly negative about difficulty and support, while and a somewhat curved class.

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Students repeatedly mention lots of homework and fast lecture pacing, especially in the winter course.

Format shift

Online reviews focus on difficult lectures, while .

Teaching experience

Awful

18/100

Most comments describe rushed lectures, rude behavior, and poor support for questions.

Format shift

Online teaching is described very negatively, while but still warns about pace and workload.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

80/100

, and homework, with exams appearing central to the course risk.

Format shift

Online reviews mention test-heavy difficulty, while and a .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

short review and one positive review warning about a fast winter pace and lots of homework.

Main concern

The workload and pace can be intense, especially in short terms.

What students said

“annoyinggggg”
MATH236
“A LOT of HW for it only being 5 weeks.”
MATH245
“will not slow down during winter session so be ready!”
MATH245

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are strongly negative, mainly citing rushed lectures, rude responses to questions, and high difficulty.

Main concern

Students say he moves too fast and .

What students said

“He rushes during lectures which are hard for others.”
MATH236
“He teaches the lecture way too fast without stopping for questions.”
MATH236
“if there .”
MATH236

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence points to a strict, exam-heavy class with a and only .

Test HeavyThree ExamsCumulative FinalLengthy Practice ExamsSomewhat Of A Curve

Assessment risk

Strict

30/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, lengthy practice exams, and somewhat of a curve.

Three ExamsCumulative FinalLengthy Practice ExamsSomewhat Of A Curve
“3 exams 1 final (cumulative)”
MATH245
“somewhat of a curve.”
MATH245
“ !!!”
MATH245

Online

Online reviews clearly mention test-heavy difficulty but do not prove .

Test Heavy
“Skip class? You won't pass.”
MATH236
“Test heavy”
MATH236

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“if there .”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

18/100

“He teaches the lecture way too fast without stopping for questions.”

⚠️ Recommendation Risk

18/100

“This professor is someone i do not recommend taking under any circumstances whatsoever.”

📚 Workload And Exams

22/100

“3 exams 1 final (cumulative) and A LOT of HW for it only being 5 weeks.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He rushes during lectures which are hard for others.
  • He teaches the lecture way too fast without stopping for questions.
  • will not slow down during winter session so be ready!

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • If you have fresh algebra, precalculus and you are good at math, this class can be an option otherwise you are going to struggle.
  • Half of the class dropped.
  • somewhat of a curve.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Student Experience

  • I tried asking him a question but he was so rude
  • the professor's language just hard to hear and makes you feel disrespected!
  • annoyinggggg

Data context

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Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

6

Lifetime ratings

58/100

Evidence confidence

Only 6 reviews are available, but the negative online pattern is consistent and detailed enough to support a medium-confidence judgment.

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 51
4 out of 50
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 54

Course coverage

MATH2365 reviews
MATH2451 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

5 reported outcomes

A range

3

A+ 1 · A 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

1

C 1

D range

1

D+ 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

0

No reported values