AI Rate Professor

Mathematics

Michael Valdez

MATH3A · MATH1 · MATH13 · 7 lifetime ratings

AI rating
86/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
87.5%
Difficulty
2.4

The decision

Strong pick for Math if you want structure and grade cushions, but show up on time in person.

Best fit · Easy A HunterExtra credit and dropsClear grading criteriaAmazing lecturesFlexible retakesMostly easygoing
  • Most students call him amazing for , and
  • Workload is manageable for math, with homework and quizzes but strong safety nets
  • One sharp minority complaint about rigid lateness and

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Drops, , multiple attempts, and the final grade.

Online and ; the harsh lateness critique is in person only.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Students describe math as doable with his notes and structure, not a brain-burner when you keep up.

Both formats describe manageable content; summer calc still needs work.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Some sections treat attendance as optional or low-stakes, while .

mandatory platform work.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

88/100

Seven of eight quality scores are perfect fives, with students saying he made math easy and supportive.

Recommendation is high in both .

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

84/100

Multiple attempts, dropped scores, , and extended due dates dominate the .

Format shift

and in person, aside from one strict lateness policy review.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Homework and quizzes are regular, but safety nets and .

Format shift

Both formats mention homework volume without describing an extreme load.

Teaching experience

Excellent

86/100

Students praise engaging lectures, handouts, office-hour support, and .

Format shift

Teaching praise appears in both online and in-person reviews.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Homework, quizzes, multiple exams, and a .

Format shift

Assessment mix is described similarly online and in person.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

5 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

, and multiple attempts, with one severe complaint about strict lateness rules.

Main concern

A minority report harsh penalties for being only a few minutes late.

What students said

“VALDEZ IS AN AMAZING PROFESSOR. HE GIVES A LOT OF .”
MATH13
“He gives you multiple attempts for , and .”
MATH3A
“Arriving even 5 minutes late to class results in .”
MATH13

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students like the , and engaging lectures that prepare them for later calc.

Main concern

Paid online platform or textbook access is required.

What students said

“He is willing to drop 2 lowest homework, 2 lowest quizzes, and 1 regular exam.”
MATH13
“The lectures were really engaging and made the class enjoyable.”
MATH1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and generous time rather than high-stakes single-shot testing.

Multiple attemptsDropped lowest examPlatform quizzes and examsExtra time on exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

80/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and dropped lowest exams, though one review cites harsh lateness penalties on exams.

Multiple test attemptsDropped lowest examPossible late-exam penalties
“three attempts for each test, and .”
MATH3A
“Being 5 minutes late to an as an automatic loss of 5 points out of 100.”
MATH13

Online

Online sections use a paid platform for quizzes and exams and give lots of time to finish.

Platform quizzes and examsGenerous exam time
“there are quizzes and .”
MATH13
“Given lots of time to complete the exams.”
MATH1

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“VALDEZ IS AN AMAZING PROFESSOR. HE GIVES A LOT OF .”

Voice snapshots generated from 8 reviews, highlighting grade cushions, lecture quality, and one strict-policy outlier. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

86/100

“The lectures were really engaging and made the class enjoyable.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

88/100

“Definitely helped me prepare for Calculus 1. 5/5 highly recommend him.”

🎁 Grade Safety Nets

84/100

“He is willing to drop 2 lowest homework, 2 lowest quizzes, and 1 regular exam.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are important. He gives handouts and helps you during class.
  • .
  • I DONT LIKE MATH BUT HE MADE IT VERY EASY WITH HIS NOTES.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • He gives you multiple attempts for , and .
  • This is huge and can really keep you at a passing grade.
  • Arriving even 5 minutes late to class results in .

Data context

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Analysis sample

8

Recent reviews read by the AI

7

Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Only eight reviews span several years, with strong overall positivity but one sharp policy conflict that lowers certainty.

Inside 8 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 50
3 out of 50
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

MATH135 reviews
MATH3A2 reviews
MATH11 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

8 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 3

B range

2

B 2

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Drop/Withdrawal 1