Jeffrey Wakefield

MATH · MATH5171 · MATH50THRU71 · MATH71 · MATH51 · CALC180 · MATH180 · MATH50 · MATH130 · MATH100 · 98 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 74/100
RMP rating: 4.1/5
Take again: 77.5%
Difficulty: 2.8

The decision

if you , and use office hours; skip if you need a low-effort online math class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear step-by-step lecturesLots of homeworkExtra credit before examsTest-heavy gradingHelpful for math-anxious students

Many students call him one of the best math teachers for and .
Daily homework, frequent quizzes, and strong grade.
Online and hybrid-feeling sections draw and anti-cheat rigidity.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is realistic if and study class packets, but exams and As.

; online MATH130 is notably harder to score high.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

He simplifies concepts well, yet calculus and intermediate courses still demand steady practice and test prep.

MATH50/71 often feel easier than MATH130/180, especially online.

Is attendance flexible?

WorthIt

74/100

About three in by harsh or hybrid complaints.

In-person recommendations are warmer; several online MATH130 reviews say no.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

56/100

is common and work is shown for partial credit, but and harsh online method rules lower leniency.

Format shift

Online MATH130 reviews are much harsher .

Workload

Heavy

38/100

Homework nearly every class, packets, quizzes, and .

Format shift

Workload complaints appear in both formats; online adds handwritten assignment rules.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

and care, though a vocal minority finds him inflexible or hybrid-style.

Format shift

MATH130 experiences.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

76/100

Quizzes and homework help, but of the points).

Format shift

; exams remain the main weight.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In person he is often praised as passionate and and tests drawn from class work.

Main concern

Some sections feel hybrid because lectures are video-based while long class time is spent on worksheets.

What students said

“As long as you attend every lecture, do all the , and study for the .”
MATH180

“The in class so its very easy to study for exams.”
MATH180

“this is in person class BUT FEELS LIKE A HYBRID CLASS.”
MATH130

Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

lower-level MATH71 students love videos and , while MATH130 students report harsh grading and high stress.

Main concern

Some online MATH130 reviews cite , and anti-cheat focus that blocks tutors or alternate methods.

What students said

“His recorded video lectures are easy to follow-along with and understand.”
MATH71

“ other method will be considered cheating.”
MATH130

“Being in his class is stressful.”
MATH130

Exam style

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Exams are central and can be tough, but they usually track lecture packets and .

Test heavyExtra credit before examsOpen-note quizzes (small points)Exams from class packetsStrict method requirements online

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams usually mirror class lessons and worksheets; small open-note quizzes and .

Exams from lecturesOpen-note quizzesExtra credit study guidesTest heavy

“The in class so its very easy to study for exams.”
MATH180

“Exams are about 88% of your grade. but only worth 2 points”
CALC180

“ is given at the end of the semester.”
MATH180

Online

Online reviews report early timed tests and rigid same-method rules with strong anti-cheat scrutiny.

Early morning testsHandwritten work onlyStrict method matchingAnti-cheat focus

“ at 7:30 am.”
MATH130

“ other method will be considered cheating.”
MATH130

“He is so focused on students that might cheat it interferes with the class.”
MATH130

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Professor Wakefield is genuinely the epitome of what teachers should be. You can tell from the beginning that he truly cares about teaching and making sure his students learn.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, balancing strong lecture praise with workload and online rigor. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“Probably the best Math professor i've had. EVER”

👍 Recommendation Rate

74/100

“ if you aren't strong at math. .”

📚 Workload Reality

38/100

“ but its not bad.”

⚠️ Online Stress Risk

45/100

“I took Mr. Wakefield's class because of all the positive reviews and .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

so clearly
He prepares you well for the tests and
he makes sure his students understand the math, not just how to calculate the answer

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

as long as you put in the effort, you'll pass
but thats not his fault, its calculus after all
Grades harshly even when following exact steps from packets

Theme 3

📝 About Work Format

this is in person class BUT FEELS LIKE A HYBRID CLASS
, but open note
He gives an opportunity before every exam

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many years and courses with rich detail; some format split but .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

37 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 3 · A 16 · A- 2

B range

B+ 1 · B 5 · B- 2

C range

C+ 3 · C 2

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Jeffrey Wakefield

x x if you x x x x x, and use office hours; skip if you need a low-effort online math class.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

FairEffort

Standard

Recommended

WorthIt

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

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In person

Online

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🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

📚 Workload Reality

⚠️ Online Stress Risk

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

📝 About Work Format

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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 , and use office hours; skip if you need a low-effort online math class.