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Mathematics

R Smith

MATH240 · MATH236 · STATS227 · MATH115 · MATH260 · MATHS261 · MATH261 · MATH110 · MATH227 · MATH125 · MATH270 · 30 lifetime ratings

AI rating
28/100
RMP rating
2.6/5
Take again
0%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

Avoid R Smith unless you are comfortable learning math independently and .

Best fit · Self Taught ProSelf-Taught HeavyHard ExamsUnclear LecturesLots of HomeworkMixed Helpfulness
  • Many students describe lectures as .
  • Grades can improve through homework, notes, , or effort, but as hard.
  • The overall tone is risky, with unless .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A usually requires serious self-study because , or can help.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Students repeatedly describe the course as , and harder than it needs to be.

, so no online comparison can be made.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

as mandatory, but students repeatedly say showing up and paying attention is important.

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Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

30/100

Most negative comments advise against him because students feel under-taught and over-tested.

Recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

34/100

Some grade support exists through homework, notes, and , but many students , and no extra credit in some sections.

Format shift

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Workload

Heavy

28/100

Reviews often mention lots of , and a need for outside help or study groups.

Format shift

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Teaching experience

Poor

34/100

Although a few students find him helpful, many describe him as .

Format shift

Teaching .

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

78/100

Grades are described as mostly exam-driven, with the impact.

Format shift

Assessment .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

In-person reviews are sharply mixed but , and .

Main concern

Students often feel they must teach themselves and prepare for .

What students said

“He expects you to learn from the book; doesn't teach ANYTHING!!!!!”
MATH227
“It is nearly impossible to get an A in his class, even if you work hard.”
MATH261
“Plus he lets ???”
MATH227

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

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Exam comments conflict, with some student-friendly note or open-book policies but .

Hard ExamsOpen Book Or Notes MentionedCumulative FinalNo Calculator MentionedUnclear Exam Questions

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention open-book or notes exams in some classes, a cumulative final, no calculator in one class, and hard or .

Hard ExamsOpen Book Or Notes MentionedCumulative FinalNo Calculator MentionedUnclear Exam Questions
“The .”
MATH227
“Plus he lets ???”
MATH227
“No calculator use. .”
STATS227
“ .”
MATH240

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“This class is basically self taught.”

Voice snapshots generated from 30 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and grading. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

34/100

“This class is basically self taught.”

🧪

45/100

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📈 Effort To Grade

38/100

“If you work hard, I mean, harder that "hard", you will get a grade you want.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He confuses us all the time His lecture
  • His lectures are the !!
  • He actually teaches and takes his time.

Theme 2

🧪 About Exams

  • He lets !!!
  • .
  • He usually make the .

Theme 3

📚 About Workload And Grades

  • ..
  • He expects you to do hw and study a lot but every calc teacher does.
  • Offers .

Data context

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Analysis sample

30

Recent reviews read by the AI

30

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

detailed and consistent evidence about teaching problems, workload, and exam difficulty.

Inside 30 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 56
3 out of 52
2 out of 55
1 out of 511

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Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

0

No reported values

B range

8

B+ 1 · B 4 · B- 3

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 2