AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Steve Barakat

MATH160 · MATH71 · MATH51 · MATHM130 · MATH130 · MATH50 · 17 lifetime ratings

AI rating
72/100
RMP rating
4.3/5
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Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want clear math instruction and will attend and do the homework; skip if you need a .

Best fit · Effort For RewardClear Step-By-Step ExplainerStrict AttendanceWeeds Out Weak StudentsHelpful But ToughCollege-Level Pace
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  • and can cost you the final if you miss too much
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Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

55/100

Homework and tests are manageable if you study, but and weeds out unprepared students, so an A takes real work.

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Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is standard college math; but and you must study.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Multiple students stress strict attendance, including one who lost the .

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

if you attend and work; a minority call him terrible or too harsh.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

Described as tough but fair; homework helps tests and .

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Workload

Moderate

55/100

and a few tests; little else beyond that if you keep up.

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Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Strong praise for and making sure students understand before moving on.

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Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Mix of , and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

; students praise explanations but warn about strict attendance, tough grading, and a sink-or-swim vibe.

Main concern

Missing class or ; some find him intimidating or picky.

What students said

“In class, he solves a lot of problems similar to those you'll encounter in hw and and step by step.”
MATH160
“YOU MUST ATTEND CLASS! some guy missed four days and !”
MATH130
“hes very good at explaining everything the easiest way poss. he grows on you.. dont get scared off he likes to weed the weak ones out.”
MATH50

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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; exams can be challenging and attendance may gate the final.

In-Person TestsHomework-Based PrepChallenging ExamsBest-of-Tests Policy

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Tests are doable if ; some courses use best-of-three tests plus a and phones.

In-Person ExamsHomework AlignmentStrict Test Rules
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MATH160
“4 tests(including final) take best out of 3. if you do hw”
MATH130

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“In class, he solves a lot of problems similar to those you'll encounter in hw and and step by step.”

Voice snapshots generated from 17 in-person reviews (2007-2010), highlighting teaching clarity, attendance strictness, and . Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯

78/100

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📅

18/100

“YOU MUST ATTEND CLASS! some guy missed four days and !”

⚖️ Fair But

48/100

“He is a but fair.”

👍 If You Work

72/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • solves a lot of problems similar to those you'll encounter in hw and and step by step
  • makes sure you understand before he proceedes to the next problem
  • Takes the time to make sure you thoroughly understand the material

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • YOU MUST STUDY! .
  • he likes to weed the weak ones out
  • i passed with a B and i suck at math!

Theme 3

⚠️

  • REAL STRICT WITH ATTENDANCE
  • No cell phones or

Data context

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Analysis sample

17

Recent reviews read by the AI

17

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

17 older in-person reviews (2007-2010) with mixed but mostly detailed comments; no grade data or .

Inside 17 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 510
4 out of 56
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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