AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Adam Zheng

STAT227 · MATH125 · MATH115 · MATH260 · M00 · MATH241 · MATH261 · MATH110 · MATH227 · TRIG241 · MATH270 · 54 lifetime ratings

AI rating
56/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
61.9%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if , and keep up with fast math lectures.

Best fit · Self Taught ProPolarizingSelf-Study RequiredCaring But FastTest HeavyLenient When You Try
  • Reviews are highly split between students who find him caring and helpful and .
  • Many comments say he skips steps, moves fast, and expects students to ask questions or self-study.
  • Grades can be fair or lenient for prepared students, but tests and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is possible with , and persistence, but many reviews warn that students must work and self-study.

Online reviews include one A with preparation and one self-taught complaint, while and .

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

The course content often feels harder because he moves fast, skips steps, and expects students to fill gaps independently.

Both formats mention self-preparation, but pacing and skipped steps.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

38/100

as optional, but many students say skipping class will hurt because he covers a lot quickly.

Online reviews say class meetings were expected, while passing harder.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

57/100

He is recommended by students who can ask questions and self-study, but avoided .

Online evidence is mixed from only three reviews, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

56/100

Some students describe easy grading, cheat sheets, , and points for trying, but and uncurved tests.

Format shift

and conflict sharply; online reviews show pass-friendly intent but limited grading detail.

Workload

Moderate

45/100

Homework is often manageable or collected leniently, but many reviews mention lots of , and self-study.

Format shift

Online reviews mention low homework in one case and lots of , while and test preparation.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

He can be caring, funny, and helpful, but many because he skips steps and moves fast.

Format shift

Online teaching is mixed with self-taught complaints, while and strong negatives.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

82/100

Reviews repeatedly mention tests, quizzes, practice tests, pre-tests, finals, and .

Format shift

Both formats mention tests, but assessment.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are deeply polarized, praising his care and humor while often criticizing skipped steps, fast pacing, and .

Main concern

.

What students said

“He truly cares about his students and wants you to pass.”
MATH227
“ assumes you know everything trigonometry such as the unit circle and ect.”
MATH241

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are mixed, with and another praising his patience and support.

Main concern

Online learning may require heavy preparation and independent study.

What students said

“The ; he wasnt great at teaching.”
TRIG241
“ and encourages you to ask questions.”
MATH125

Exam style

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Exam policy varies by course and year, with test-heavy structure, some student-friendly supports, and no consistent proof of proctoring or open-book rules.

Test HeavyPractice TestsCheat Sheets Allowed In One ReviewTake-Home Retake In One Review

Assessment risk

Varies

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews strongly support test-heavy courses and occasional supports like cheat sheets or , but do not prove a .

Test HeavyCheat Sheets Allowed In One ReviewTake-Home Retake In One ReviewPractice Tests
“He let us use cheat sheets for tests and collected the he just flipped through)”
MATH227
“The and he allowed a .”
MATH270

Online

Online reviews mention tests and homework, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown .

Test Heavy Mentioned
“make sure and .”
MATH125

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Take the class if you are going to put in the work and care about your future success, but if you're lazy look somewhere else.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student fit. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“He truly cares about his students and wants you to pass.”

⚠️ Learning Risk

42/100

“If . Zheng's math classes be prepared to teach yourself!”

📚 Assessment Load

82/100

“He is .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He truly cares about his students and wants you to pass.
  • Skips steps and and is done lecturing and just sits at his desk
  • He's helpful if you need clarification but can go a little fast.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • You have to be willing to put in the work to get the grade you want.
  • His quizes and as long as you review the notes and .

Theme 3

🧭 About Fit

  • Take the class if you are going to put in the work and care about your future success, but if you're lazy look somewhere else.
  • Doesn't work well with timid students, so ask him for .
  • The ; he wasnt great at teaching.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

54

Lifetime ratings

95/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years provide broad evidence, though opinions are highly polarized and only three reviews are online.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520
4 out of 516
3 out of 52
2 out of 55
1 out of 511

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

1

A 1

B range

10

B+ 4 · B 5 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Not sure yet 1