AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Ousmane Ba

MATH71B · MATH130 · MATH150 · 11 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
81.82%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Strong pick for college math if you show up, follow the study guide, and .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyStudy guides match examsClear math lecturesDrops lowest scoresMandatory attendanceTextbook homework
  • Study guides closely mirror quizzes and if you prepare.
  • , and is widely called caring.
  • and and mic rules.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Many report A's by doing textbook HW and studying guides that .

Both formats support easy A with effort; .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is standard lower-division and aligned practice.

In-person MATH130/71B feel easier; online MATH150 is still doable but .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Most reviews say attendance is required, with .

; in-person notes an explicit miss limit.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

Roughly four in and many call him the best bet for Math 150.

Online and online logistics complaint.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Lenient

78/100

, and test and aligns assessments to study guides, though online step-proof rules can be strict.

Format shift

In-person lean more forgiving; online requires uploaded work steps.

Workload

Light

68/100

Textbook homework and most.

Format shift

; online still feels structured not crushing.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students repeatedly praise clear lectures, willingness to answer any question, and solid study guides.

Format shift

Strong in both formats; .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of , and a weighted final plus participation.

Format shift

Online often 4 exams keep-3 plus final; .

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In person he is seen as caring with easy textbook , and if you attend.

Main concern

and limited after-hours reachability.

What students said

“The are from the textbook.”
MATH130
“He also gives study guides and it is literally what's going to be on the quizzes and .”
MATH71B
“Do all the homework and review the study guide then you will pass the class with an A.”
MATH150

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online MATH150 students mostly praise clear lectures and A grades, with one sharp complaint about zeros after disconnects and locked mics.

Main concern

Strict online test rules and .

What students said

“He is your best bet for Math 150. As long as you follow the lectures, you will have nothing to worry about!”
MATH150
“Will give a zero on test without proof of steps worked out even if .”
MATH150
“The study guide is your savior, do not veer from it the questions are similar.”
MATH150

Exam style

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Exams track study guides closely and drops reduce damage, with stricter online work-upload expectations.

Study guide mirrors examsDrops lowest examShow work onlineFinal harder than midterms

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

76/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and exams follow study guides and textbook-style problems, with .

Study guide equals exam contentDrops lowest testTextbook-based practice
“study guides and it is literally what's going to be on the quizzes and .”
MATH71B
“There are 4 small test in class and he will take 3/4 highest score + Final exam.”
MATH130

Online

Online tests expect shown work and can zero after disconnects; study guides still closely match questions.

Upload worked stepsStudy guide similar questionsFinal more challengingAttendance required online
“The study guide is your savior, do not veer from it the questions are similar.”
MATH150
“Will not let u access the if u were kicked off.”
MATH150

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Do all the homework and review the study guide then you will pass the class with an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 11 reviews (6 online, 5 in person), highlighting study-guide alignment and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Clarity

88/100

“ .”

📋 Study Guide Alignment

90/100

“his and , and test.”

👍 Strong Recommendation

86/100

“He is your best bet for Math 150. As long as you follow the lectures, you will have nothing to worry about!”

⚠️

35/100

“Will give a zero on test without proof of steps worked out even if .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Actually teaches instead of
  • For him, there is no such thing as a stupid question
  • his teaching style is so understanding

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • I got and exams
  • Show up and pay attention and you will pass with an A
  • the previous 4

Theme 3

📅

  • He allows up to 4
  • He is bit tough to reach after hours tho

Data context

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Analysis sample

11

Recent reviews read by the AI

11

Lifetime ratings

68/100

Evidence confidence

11 fairly detailed reviews from 2020-2026 with consistent study-guide and but modest sample size.

Inside 11 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 51
3 out of 50
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

MATH1508 reviews
MATH1302 reviews
MATH71B1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

11 reported outcomes

A range

7

A+ 1 · A 6

B range

1

B 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2