[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjIyMzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-12-21 19:50:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not the best professor in a virtual setting. It was hard to learn from lectures as they were pretty proof-based, not many example problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjE3MjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-04-25 01:42:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Abhishek is great lecturer. He teaches straight out of the textbook, but explains the material very well. The lectures are good for conceptual understanding. It would be great if he could post answer keys for the practice and actual exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTY2OTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-04-17 18:54:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Math 320 online and it was fine. Im sure it would have been pretty hard in person, though. Abhishek lectures straight from the textbook, word for word, so honestly, the lectures aren't super useful. He sends out practice exams before midterms that are super similar to the actual exam, which are super helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTY2OTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-04-17 18:54:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Abhishek seems like a very smart guy. However, his lectures are straight from the textbook. I look forward to the beginning of his lectures as he always starts with "alright, let's get started" but after that the lectures are fairly confusing as the material doesn't really make sense. I took this class fully online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDg1ODk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-03-29 20:27:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures consisted of proofs/theorems, and rarely involved actual examples of the concepts we were learning. Although his lectures were the least helpful way to learn, that was not the worst part about him. He refused to release keys for practice exams or past exams, so it was pointless to do the practice exams as you could not verify answers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjM4MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-09-20 13:51:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Literally taught straight out of the book, even every single example he used in class. Claimed that it wasn't a proofs class, then put them on the exam. Asked the class questions, told you that you're wrong, then rephrased your answer as correct. Skip lecture, just read and do homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzMwNDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-02-03 01:03:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really liked Prof. Deshpande's Math class. The material covered was pretty theoretical but he put a lot of effort in making it interesting and relatable. The homework and exams were just about the right level for us . He was also very caring and was always available available outside class for questions and guidance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjQzNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-01-11 09:25:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a nice guy but not good at teaching. There are lots of proofs in homework and exams. Textbook and TA can save you. If you do the homework seriously and understand every single question, then you can survive from this course. There's a curve because I only get 80% and also get an A... He thinks we are all smart, but unfortunately, we're not...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjQxMDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-01-11 00:21:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was not horrible. The first test was difficult and no one knew what to expect from him. Once he got a better understanding of how to present the material, it got much easier. He likes to focus on proofs which is frustrating; however, he did base his exams off the homework which made studying for proofs and other problems much easier.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjI4Mjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-01-09 03:31:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"For students taking this course in future - The instructor is knowledgeable, patient, and takes care to make sure students in the class understand the concepts. If you put in work, the effort would be worth it. First exam was difficult and his lectures could be better organized, yet I feel I am much better at those concepts after taking this course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjE1Nzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-01-07 18:38:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stunningly Bad. Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTgxNDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-31 22:49:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think university is not high school, so no one should expect spoon feeding. I found his knowledge reasonably high. He solved my doubts in office hours. His lectures were not organized as fall 2018 was his first experience of teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTQyOTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-23 04:46:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall bad experience lacked knowledge on how to actually teach the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTM1OTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-22 04:22:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Every semester it seems like I've found the worst teacher at UW-Madison. But this guy was the worst. He really has no idea what he is doing. He also doesn't bother communicating with students most of the time. The entire course was proof based which made it very difficult and essentially useless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDM4ODY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-15 05:24:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"It was his first semester here and I think his first semester teaching so I'm giving him a 2 solely on that. He will ask the class questions on new material and won't give up until someone answers. He does not understand that this isn't a proof-based course. Just wasted time and was not clear what the exams were going to be like. Avoid him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDAwMDgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-12 22:42:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a new professor who is obviously intelligent, but is severely out of touch with the level of explanation necessary in lecture and is often unorganized. Homework includes very few practical problems and instead has proofs that are impossible to solve without help. He is constantly improving with feedback so future years may be different","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODk1NzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-06 15:00:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was his first semester here and I'm not sure if this was his first time teaching but you could tell he would just teach from the book. Repeated himself a lot and very rarely used concrete examples. He was trying his best and he seems smart, you could tell he cared. No study guides. He is nice but this class matters so I wouldn't recommend him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:55.269744+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODQ3MDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2406677","instructor_name":"Abhishek Deshpande","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-03 15:27:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Abishek was the worst professor I have had since I started at Madison. His first semester teaching was Fall 2018. He expects too much out of his students. Homework is challenging and is made up largely of proofs (need chegg or slader). First exam was very hard, second was easier. Take someone else if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2406677","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyODg4NDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2007-02-27 18:22:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best Math teacher I ever had... mind you I haven't had much luck with Math profs here.  Exams were good but were kind of tricky sometimes. It is very easy to make simple mistakes.  This class was for Engineers which I am not.  highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyODMxNDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2007-01-30 17:56:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great explanations. You could tell she communicated a lot with the TA to make sure everything was well covered. Fair grader. Available for help. Didn't need this class for my major, but she kept my interest. If you like math profs to wear sandals and socks year round, you'll be disappointed. :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:02.487550+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODIyOTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2634041","instructor_name":"Alex Waldron","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-11-07 15:27:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives a lot of good examples for the lecture and makes a lot of funny dad jokes. He explains the examples clearly and with passion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2634041","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:02.487550+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTcyMjQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2634041","instructor_name":"Alex Waldron","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-12-22 03:22:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very arrogant and an awful lecturer. He goes very fast and doesnt explain material well at all. Completely unhelpful with questions and makes you feel stupid for asking. Not sure how he is qualified to teach this class... would not recommend at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2634041","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:02.487550+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNzc2MTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2634041","instructor_name":"Alex Waldron","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-11-05 23:05:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very impatient to questions. Very Arrogant. Totally confused why people with this kind of characteristics choose to become a professor. Very fast during class. And cannot finish on time EVERY lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2634041","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:50.590042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjMyNDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2091022","instructor_name":"Alexandra Kjuchukova","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-05-06 15:13:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Did a lot of proofs in class, and the tests were fairly difficult. Overall not a terrible teacher, definitely a quirky sense of humor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2091022","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:50.590042+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzE2MzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2091022","instructor_name":"Alexandra Kjuchukova","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-12-02 20:12:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kjuchukova really seemed to try and make an effort to be a good teacher and she tried to get laughs and be personable. I didn't think the class was too hard, but going to discussion is important, my TA really helped cement ideas down. The tests were really what she went over in lecture so the grading was clear.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2091022","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:43.683384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzYxNDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2118579","instructor_name":"Alfredo Wetzel","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-01-21 16:47:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor. Care about students, I'll say he is extremely helpful in office hour. Exams pretty much just like the practice exam and you can bring a note card. HW is super hard but quiz is very easy. Very rare good professors in the entire math department.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2118579","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTc4NTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2007-04-05 22:18:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a nice guy and can be funny at times, but an awful teacher. You won't follow a thing he does in lecture; he pretty much told us in the beginning that nothing he does in lecture would be on an exam. The only reason I got an A was because of our awesome TA Sabrina, and the fact that SHE made up the exams, not him. Avoid Assadi.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyODI3NTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2007-01-29 14:36:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is the worst professor I have ever had. He is unclear in a way I didnt think was possible. He writes all over the place and nothing he says makes any sense. The notes in class are mostly proofs and are not tested so read the book, skip class and go to discussion...The TA I had was amazing so try to luck out there.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNjc3OTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2006-12-24 12:57:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"his lectures are usually a waste of time unless he has the class try examples.. he is hard to follow and seems \r pretty unorganized - i learned everything from the book and TA.. altho he is fair and can be entertaining - he promised drinks to people who corrected his mistakes in class, and so at the end he threw a keg party in van vleck lol","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:35.523755+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODAzNjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757277","instructor_name":"Aobing Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2007-12-20 22:47:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"We were supposed to go through chapter eight, but we barely got into chapter 5.  The pace is VERY slow at times.  Material seems easy in lecture, but everyone seems to do poorly on the exams. Luckily the curve is generous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757277","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:35.523755+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDgzNTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:757277","instructor_name":"Aobing Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2006-11-28 20:47:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible Prof.  Do not take under any circumstances.  Her tests are way way way hard.  I had friends in the same class with different professors that liked the class!  She made it a walk through hell.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/757277","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5Mjg1NDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2011-11-20 17:54:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome teacher. Don't listen to complainers. He teaches to actually teach, not just to get through the planned lesson.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTk5NDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2011-05-14 00:53:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"this guy is an awesome prof for math 320. his style of teaching is a little different, but you'd learn to get used to it. easy exams if you like math, not too much homework. he's the cool, young teacher everyone always wants.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDI2Mjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-12-03 21:25:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has an accent but is still easy to understand. I thought he did a great job teaching Math 320.  The midterms were fairly easy and the final wasn't terrible either.  I went to talk to him in office hours once and he was very helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTA2MTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-05-22 04:28:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are very clear and have a good variety of proofs and worked examples. I also really recommend going to her office hours, I didn't start going until halfway through the semester and they really helped. Math 320 was easy overall but Professor Wen made it even easier with her great teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NjM3MTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-09-11 17:30:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wen has the heaviest workload among all my courses. The text is difficult and many problems to solve in limited time. The lectures are uploaded on canvas but still hard to understand. The final exam has pretty much problems and it's really hard to get an A or AB.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NjE5OTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-08-30 21:07:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wen had amazing lectures, very clear and concise. I would also highly recommend attending office hours, especially with questions on the homework. Exams were very straightforward. The textbook was helpful but lectures covered all necessary material. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:36.595885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjk1NDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798807","instructor_name":"Boya Wen","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-05-10 06:28:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wen was definitely considered one of the best teachers for 320. Besides the final her tests were straightforward. The class isnt a walk in the park but its manageable and Professor Wen helped.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798807","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODM1MTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-05-05 18:34:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Prof. Mou for Math 213. He was not as bad as I was expecting, but still not very good. His lectures were boring and he took forever to explain simple concepts. Not accessible outside of class for the most part, never responded to piazza forums and routinely did not explain due dates. Graded on 3 tests (Midterms 25% each, Final 35%) & HW 15%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzM3ODA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-01-16 03:15:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not bad if ur into math. even though he isn't the best teacher he still has useful resources like ask engaging questions in class and make study guides which r helpful for the tests. first 2 tests were easy but final was very difficult, but nothing we haven't seen before. curved the final grade very graciously. reread the lesson from the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjAyOTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-20 17:44:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard to understand and was not accessible outside of lectures. Lots of mistakes throughout lectures, homework, and exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTcyMDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-17 20:37:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"The course I took with Prof Mou was Math 213, not 320. Was unclear about what material would be on lectures and exams. There were instances where the lecture notes were posted after the homework assignments were due. Slow to respond to emails, multiple errors in lecture that wouldn't be found until discussion. Final exam review key had many errors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODY5MjAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-11-20 03:50:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'd give him a 0 if I could. Lectures are pointless because he takes forever explaining things, which also means that the class is chronically behind every other class in this course. Rarely offers explanations for anything, very quiet, exams are harder than anything you will see. This is a GPA buster if you are not careful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzEwNjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-05-11 17:23:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably one of the worst professors I've had. He doesn't really answer questions and his lectures are read from the textbook. I always went to discussion because that was the only place I learned. Our class was always far behind from the other classes but the exams were still harder. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjgzMTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-05-09 04:52:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not much in ways of positive feedback towards Prof Mou. He is not accessible outside class or over email/piazza. He claims exams are simlar to practice tests but that is a 50/50 chance. You could be screwed if you don't study more than what is on the practice exams. His lectures are bad, the helpfulness of the TAs is probably the only positive.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjY2MTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-05-06 18:35:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible at teaching, only got a decent grade because practice exam was similar to real one so it was easy to study for. Stopped going to lectures after the first midterm because I didn't learn much in lecture ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDc0OTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-04-14 00:22:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Be warned, his lectures will put you to sleep. He grades on very few things, making the overall grade rely on your midterm performance. This being said, the midterms often don't relate to what is taught and new material is introduced the day before the tests with no warning. Avoid if you can, he makes many mistakes and ignores students corrections","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTA3NzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-03-06 00:32:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would rate him a 0 if I could. He doesn't speak up well, ignores students, doesn't correct typos, the majoirty of lecture is useless information, and he just sucks in general. And his homework bears no similarity to what he tries to teach in lecture. Furthermore, his midterm exams,don't resemble any material learned in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI5MzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-12-22 05:21:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid him if you can. When asked what would be on the exam the week before, he says he's not seen the exam so he doesn't know. Doesn't understand what we're asking if we ask questions, and is generally inaccessible. The prof and TA(s) don't check Piazza so if you need help you're better off asking a classmate or googling it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI2ODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-12-22 01:43:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible lectures. Little to no feedback. Homework is graded for correctness which is very difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI0ODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-12-21 22:54:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"This semester was his first time teaching. It started incredibly bad but slowly got better over the semester. He takes forever to respond to emails. Grading also takes forever and there's no clear rubric. This class was pretty depressing but hopefully, he gets better in the future.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzkwNjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-12-07 00:25:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the worst professor I've ever had - vague on grading criteria, typically skims through examples (often suggests to do the actual work of the problem after class), and has twice now waited until the day before a midterm to teach concepts covered on the exam. Abandon all hope, ye who enroll here.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Mzc3MTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-12-06 03:13:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Is a really bad teacher, trouble communicating sometimes, often teaches kids after class in mandarin. Very hard to follow content and teaches topics a day before the exam and expects students to master it. Avoid if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:18.025704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjE4OTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2719632","instructor_name":"Changhong Mou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-11-10 16:56:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the most poorly designed Math classes I've been through- dense syllabus, poor timetable, major concepts relevant to exams(accounts for 78% of grade) being taught a DAY before them. Spends an arbitrary amount of time on problems, explaining too little on hard concepts. Exams are tangentially related to material at best. DON'T TAKE.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2719632","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTczMDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-05-29 23:45:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great math professor teaching a difficult subject. His lectures are very engaging, and he is quite funny. You really get the feeling he is dedicated to helping you succeed if you put the time in. Don't be afraid to approach him directly as he is very helpful. Exams are tough, and graded pretty strictly. Curve/grade rounding was quite generous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTI5ODA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-05-22 01:17:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class grade is based of two midterms, homework, 5 quizes and the final. There is not any partial credit on the midterms and final, if you don't get the question 100% right don't expect to get many points back. This class is almost all proofs and that is what is on most of the midterms as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTMxNzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-21 20:34:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought Chung-nan made the difficult class much less difficult. He made sure to explain how to specifically do the problem, then described why it worked. The only thing I didn't really care for was the number of proofs he did in class. He also expected you to be able to derive many different definitions on exams that we never needed before.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTE4MDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-20 18:53:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm a freshman so I don't really have anybody to compare Chung-Nan to, but i will say he was super helpful when I went to his office hours. I always felt there were big holes in his lectures and so I'd almost always turn to the textbook after every lecture. The class was barely curved at the end and I feel my grade doesn't reflect my success.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDg0ODAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-18 20:21:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Considering the math department at UW is not great, Chung-Nan is passionate and really puts in a good effort to take an already difficult subject and massage it to make it more bearable. You agree? Also, make sure to really understand the core concepts of the material cause it will pop up in exams. Overall, he is one of the better ones. Happy?","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDgwODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-18 16:26:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was the hardest class I've ever taken. There were multiple times when the questions were unclear on tests and quizzes. If you make one mistake on an exam it's -10 points. I would avoid this teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDQ0NDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-12-15 20:09:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chung-Nan is a really solid math professor. He clearly explains the topics you need to know for tests and quizzes, and his lectures are some of the most organized I've seen. The tests are reasonable, provided you do the homework. All lecture notes are posted online if you can't make it to lecture. He's one of the better math professors at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzk3MjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-11-27 21:51:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"One exam question said "find A, B, and C." I found A and B, but couldn't figure out how to find C. Turned out, C was not possible to find so I lost points because I didn't say that it was impossible. I would prefer better wording of questions, however, I think Prof. Tzou is explains well (at least better than a lot of other math professors).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTQ5MTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-10-07 16:24:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"It is not until after taking his math class I realize how useful his stuff is in Engineering major. Linear algebra and diff eq are important subjects in Engineering and now looking back I cannot thank him enough for the solid foundation he gave me. He will go through many proofs but his exams are never too theoretical. Do a lot of practice!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTgwNTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-05-23 23:13:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Tzou was always well prepared for class and he presented the material in an understandable way. You can tell he truly cares about his students' success and he is a genuine and funny guy. Tests were reasonable, and doing the homework and practice exams was a must. I would definitely recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTA3MDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-05-14 22:59:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Tzou is a very well organized lecturer. He records every single lecture, uploads all his handwritten notes from class and provides us with practice mid terms. MATH 320 was pretty difficult subject but he genuinely wants us to not only memorize the formulas but to learn how things work. Great lecturer overall!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5OTkzNzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-05-05 03:38:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"He took a very difficult subject and made it easy to understand. He asks after solving each problem if anyone has questions which is helpful. Exams and quizzes are average difficulty and there is a homework assignment due each week.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjY5MzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-05-10 02:26:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Tzou really wants you to understand the material and that comes out in his exams, which contain some super difficult problems. That said, he's super useful to come to for help. Instead of just giving you a list of problems, he writes up the homework assignments with hints. He also provides some extra credit, but he makes you work for it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTcxMDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-05-01 10:39:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"He expects a lot of proofs out of his Math 320 class. He calls things like deriving the wronskin formula for an n x n matrix \"just calculation\" get ready to pull your hair out trying to solve everything symbolically. He makes what would be an easy class so difficult! You understand it? Great! Now do bulky algebra with like 20 different variables..","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:07.046231+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjMwMTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2147418","instructor_name":"Chung Tzou","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-05-21 16:38:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is hard stuff. Chung-Nan doesn't make it harder, but it's also not much easier. Show ALL your work (do nothing in your head) to get full credit on exams. Hwk is graded on accuracy. Pop quizzes are really easy if you pay attention. Lec generally slow rather than fast. Really know everything for exams. Text optional, but helpful. An okay class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2147418","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTk5MjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-12-18 10:23:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty sad excuse for a teacher. I don't think I got anything out of lecture. He makes a lot of mistakes, which end up being confusing while he's fixing and trying to teach. He gives little partial credit on anything. I went to his office hour to ask him about an exam question and he wouldn't explain what I did wrong. Learn on your own.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDk5NDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-12-10 22:02:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely mediocre professor. Just does problems from the textbook during lecture and does them confusingly and messes up a lot. However, the exams are predictable and the material isn't horrible. So it's not the end of the world if you get him. Just prepared to do all of the work on your own. P.S. He gives out like no partial credit on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Mzc5NzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-11-10 11:35:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Funny guy and good at explaining material","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTI3Njcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-08-17 15:40:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I still can't  forget that endless homework even after 3 months. But generally great professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODI1NzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-05-13 23:27:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Sondak is a great professor, but the course itself is very challenging. This was especially true for me, as I am not an Engineering Major. Luckily I scraped by with a C, but I worked my butt off. The curve is also pretty tough--you needed a 95% to get an A. Overall though, he is very passionate about math, and one of the better professors","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODEzOTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-05-12 23:16:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Sondak is far-and-away the best math professor I've ever had at UW. His lectures are fascinating, he is a very engaging speaker, and he explains everything very clearly. The curve is tough, but if you go to lecture every day and keep up to date, you'll do fine. Absolutely absolutely take a class with Sondak!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODA0NTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-05-12 00:03:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best math professors I have had. Explains material clearly and with noticeable enthusiasm. He genuinely cares about his students. If you have the option to take a class with him, do it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzU4NDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-05-06 18:30:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor; one of the best I've had at UW. He truly cares about his students and will do anything to help. Homework is weekly and just like problems done in lecture. Tests are fair for the most part, but the curve is wicked. Average for one exam was an 83 and the cutoff for an A was a 97... ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDIyMDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-03-01 14:37:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor... really is. However, his curve is absurd. 55% of the class gets a C or less. If you score average on a test, you get a C. Look it up. I hate this man.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODgwMjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-03-03 01:21:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"An ideal college math professor here at Madison. Totally unlike the majority of the pack who solely care about their research and are just too busy with that to actually give a sh*t about the students in their classes. Tests were very fair if you did all the homework and practice exam stuff. Very easy to talk to, great for engineering majors","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODY2NDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-02-25 16:04:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's very sweet! He makes a lot of mistakes when he teaches, but is a good sport when someone corrects him. I would definitely take a class of his again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODExOTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-02-01 22:08:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved the way he taught. He first explains the basic concept, then proceeds to provide numerous examples as to how to solve different equations/scenarios. I rarely needed to read the book (other than doing hw problems) because the lectures were clear as to how to solve the problems. Overall, he did an excellent job.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzY4OTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-01-18 14:50:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice guy, it was his first semester teaching and he did good job. Pretty funny, a bit dorky, but funny anyway. He expected prior Matlab knowledge, but was willing to offer outside sessions to teach it. Not sure how those were, never went. Good guy and I wouldn't hesitate to take another class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTIwNzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-12-12 04:49:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"First semester teaching, very funny and kept lectures interesting. I would give him 10/10 but a few homework assignments took a ridiculous amount of time and he required us to learn MATLAB, which didn't seem to help my understanding of the material at all but instead wasted my time. Still would recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:44:25.645222+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzU5ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1841605","instructor_name":"David Sondak","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-11-20 21:07:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's kinda dorky but people don't give him enough credit. Really tries to push you to understand why we execute problems certain ways. His exams are super easy if you have a good background in calculus.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1841605","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:18.697257+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDcxNTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1532347","instructor_name":"Dongming Wei","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2011-04-26 17:19:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is straight out of the book, so going to lecture is definitely optional. His lectures are very fast and not particularly informative so you're better off working on the homework on your own. The class requires some effort, but it's about what you'd expect.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1532347","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:46.221094+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzEzMDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2123262","instructor_name":"Eric Baer","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-12-22 01:08:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Typical math professor. You're gonna be bored the entire semester as he focuses on proofs for most of the lectures. Tests are fair though and he seems like an incredibly nice and approachable guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2123262","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:46.221094+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTE1MTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2123262","instructor_name":"Eric Baer","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-11-16 11:58:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are easy to understand, he helps out with a question and the most important thing: a reasonable guy! The exams were similar to practices. He's also understanding: I once had to skip class and forgot to hand in hw. I only remembered about it by the time the next hw was due. He let me hand it in without any deductions! 100% recommend him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2123262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.750384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODcxOTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2824875","instructor_name":"Feng Zhu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-05-09 16:59:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's funny, goofy, and silly, while effectively teaching material. The lectures were engaging and personable. If you have the opportunity to take a class with Feng Zhu DO IT","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2824875","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.750384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODIxMzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2824875","instructor_name":"Feng Zhu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-05-04 17:08:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Feng is honestly a legend. Funny guy, tests are pretty easy, and he's very realistic about what he expects from us. Only complaint is that he's not great at answering questions when asked in lecture lol","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2824875","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.750384+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjMzMzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2824875","instructor_name":"Feng Zhu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-04-14 15:40:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Feng is a funny guy and one of the few math professors here who actually enjoys giving lectures. The guy loves Monty Python and the Holy Grail and makes duck calls during class. Also, he is a very good instructor with good, clear cut slides that are posted on canvas after class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2824875","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjM5OTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-09-13 02:33:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"I dropped the class right away so I don't know if he got better eventually, but when I was in the class (SP25), he did not explain anything and would say the concepts were simple and we should remember them from previous classes, but they were not things I had learned in any class (I took Calc 1-3 at UW). He would brush off all questions asked.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzgwMDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-05-29 15:48:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"While Professor Rooney may not be the best lecturer, he was a very understanding teacher. I went to his office hours for a completely different math course and he still took time to help me understand. I also had many health issues during the semester and he was INCREDIBLY kind and supportive of my recovery and made generous accommodations. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTIxODMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-05-01 18:57:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Turned 75 minute lecture into 50 every time, speeds through everything. Feels like review session for something we already know vs learning it. Doesn't elaborate on anything, have to interrupt mid lecture to ask questions. Class is not hard but get ready to teach yourself if he is your professor. Does all work in his head, makes lots of math errors","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDIzMTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-08-12 16:48:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst professor ive ever had. He does not care about his students and does not make an effort to explain anything ever. The class is decent itself but only if you watch youtube videos and not his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTY4MzM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-07-14 04:33:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Where do I even begin? He is a terrible lecturer, changes topics mid-sentence, and talks in a very incoherent way. He Has a lot of verbal quirks that make following him really hard. I constantly found myself being confused in his lectures, even on topics that I knew very well beforehand. The contents of his lecture are poorly organized as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTcwOTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-08-08 22:03:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brutal on the grading, stated the curve was anything less than 80 is a D when the class average on the midterm was 78. He intentionally made the exam harder because the class was online and the questions were way too hard for every exam to finish in time. Consistently did not upload lectures and assignments on time. AVOID HIM ONLINE","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjE2NTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-12-11 22:28:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I originally rated him a 3 star about half way through the course but I was wrong. He truly is a good professor I just wasnt putting the work in. I highly recommend taking him for math 320, he has very fair exams and prepares you well for them. The practice exams are very similar to the real exam and he doesnt throw surprises at you","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDEyNDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-11-14 05:50:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great guy, but hes not always the best at teaching the material. He lectures extremely fast. It helped a lot to have a good TA to help learn the material, but I still ended up using google and khan academy a lot to learn during this course. The tests are fair and very similar to practice tests. I'd recommend the class for that reason.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTY0NTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-10-12 14:22:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Frank is not the best, not the worst. The class was very easy in that the practice exams exactly mirrored the real exams. When some1 in lecture tries to ask a Q, he interrupts a lot, trying to explain himself before letting the person finish. I took the class over the summer so I had daily quizzes, not too difficult. Weekly problem sets. Curved.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTg1NzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-09-12 15:29:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"great guy, fair exams. enroll for his classes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNDg4NzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-07-31 17:06:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Frank is the best Math Professor at UW hands down.  Door is constantly open to help and is very patient and kind.  Makes HW tougher for exposure to complex problems/scenarios while making exams more straightforward. Never tries to trick you.  Get to know him as your prof and then he will let you come by for math help in future courses. Great guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjM2MzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-13 14:06:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took no notes, barely went to class. What you need to do is go to his office hours!!!! i went with the practice exam (just like the actual one) and asked him to review it with me, i did the same thing with the homework. Do what i just said, if you don't then you're just throwing away an easy A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTgzNTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-03 00:01:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"the midterms are similar to the practice exams he gave, so study them and you will be fine :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:08.804344+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMDU1MjU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1832778","instructor_name":"Francis Rooney","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-08-15 01:41:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Frank Is fantastic, go see him if you're struggling. He has a way of explaining things one on one that can't be done in lecture. Very very approachable and a great guy. Midterms are just like the practice ones he gives. Go to class and understand the concepts and you'll do great! Best math teacher I've had here at UW","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1832778","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:26.242537+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzA4ODQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1718673","instructor_name":"Gerardo Hernandez-Duenas","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-01-30 16:01:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Decent professor with an accent. He sometimes jumbles word together, but is always willing to explain things over again. He is the type of professor that allows you to interrupt him and encourages questions. He bases most of exams off of the practice exam so easy for the students who study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1718673","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:26.242537+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODE1MDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1718673","instructor_name":"Gerardo Hernandez-Duenas","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-11-11 22:56:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hernandez is a good guy. If you go to lecture, pay attention and do you're homework you will do fine in his class. His exams are fair as are his grading policies.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1718673","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:26.242537+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNTY2MjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1718673","instructor_name":"Gerardo Hernandez-Duenas","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-08-11 18:30:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is not a good professor, period.  He is very hard to understand because of his thick accent and teaches math to conceptually and academically without discussing any real applications of what he is teaching.  This did not inspire anyone to come to class, and not before long the lecture hall would be less than halfway full most lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1718673","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:26.242537+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjc4NTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1718673","instructor_name":"Gerardo Hernandez-Duenas","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-14 16:47:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very cool professor. His exams are quite easy if you do all of the homework and especially the practice exams. Does most of his math without many examples, but does very helpful review sessions before all of the exams. Overall, very great professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1718673","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:18.690338+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzA5MjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3002810","instructor_name":" Hyukpyo Hong","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-08-27 16:26:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"My favorite math professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3002810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:18.690338+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Njg5OTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3002810","instructor_name":" Hyukpyo Hong","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-08-18 14:57:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hong might be the best professor I've had so far. He is clearly very passionate about math and gets excited to expand your knowledge about some of the deeper concepts/proofs for certain theorums. Lectures are very helpful and he explains things well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3002810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:18.690338+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDE5NDQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3002810","instructor_name":" Hyukpyo Hong","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-05-09 16:29:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is legit. He goes over all of the content needed for tests and homework in lecture. Before exams he holds a review during lecture that is actually helpful. Go to lecture, complete the discussion packets and homework and you will succeed in this class. At the end of the day if you're taking 320 pick Hyukpyo as your professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3002810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:36:18.690338+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjA3Njk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3002810","instructor_name":" Hyukpyo Hong","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-04-19 00:54:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Hong is one of the best math professors at UW. I highly recommend him for Math 320. He has clear motivations for why you're learning what you're learning. He actively seeks feedback and encourages lecture participation. He is willing to set time to help you outside his office hours if needed. Truly an inspirational and caring individual.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3002810","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:15.340687+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NjQ5Njky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2823104","instructor_name":"Jacob Fiedler","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-09-19 16:23:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I felt like he was very accessible but this class is difficult and exam heavy. Any deductions on exams wether that be for content mistakes or submission mistakes count for a pretty huge portion of the total grade. As far as lectures, he communicates clearly but it wasn't often clear where we were going in lecture (in that it felt a bit meander-y). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2823104","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzI5NDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-12-16 17:50:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"I got average grade for first midterm, 91 for second and 98 for the last midterm and still got a B. I asked the TA and he said AB was given only to people with 89% and my score is 88.58%. How could this happen? I feel like I am actually curved down and not being rewarded for making the effort along the way. Should have given a bad evaluation. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzE1MjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-12-15 22:44:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Jeff for both math 234 and math 320, and both semesters I thought he was a fair teacher, especially for 320. He knows the material well and structures the lectures based off the book. The exams are just like the HW, so they are pretty straight forward if you take the time to do the HW. He also omits unnecessary proofs which is a plus","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzE1MTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-12-15 22:39:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, Jeff's teaching style was very effective. In lecture, there were very few pointless proofs, and he covered examples that mirrored homework problems. If you could do the homework, the tests were no  problem. Would very much recommend Jeff as a professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MjkwMzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH 320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-10-25 19:15:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"While Jeff can be a little monotone in his delivery, he can have a nice dry sense of humor, and more often than not HE CUTS OUT UNNECESSARY PROOFS!  His tests aren't tough, as long as you do the homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTg1MDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2008-12-13 17:16:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, he's easily one of the better math professors on campus.  His lectures are actually helpful to attend which was refreshing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzAwNzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-01-08 20:28:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Hu is very knowledgeable in her field and can answer most questions satisfactorily, but it is often best to wait for office hours instead. In addition, her accent is very strong, which makes it challenging to understand the material. She does try to engage the class, but often she lectures on theorems and laws without enough examples.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjE2MzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-21 19:20:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Has excellent lecture notes which are easy to understand and uploaded to canvas, accessible outside of class, 1 homework assignment every week which complements her lecture material and is an excellent tool to study for exams, always looking for ways to improve her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTg5MTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-19 17:48:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jiuhua is overall a great professor. Exams are straightforward, if you go to lecture and do the homework getting an A isn't very hard. She is accessible outside of class and Piazza questions are answered promptly. Definitely recommend taking her for 320","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzAxMzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-05-10 20:41:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst organization in a class that I have taken so far. Lectures were not worth my time, but regardless of teaching ability, her emails make no sense, exams don't align with other 320 classes, and I felt like I got no knowledge out of the class. I would recommend the other professors for 320.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjk5NTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-05-10 18:22:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"When I went to my first 320 Lecture I thought the course would be a nightmare. However, it turned out to be the opposite. She is a very good math professor, she is caring and wants her students to succeed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjkyMDM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-05-10 00:30:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hu has an amazing way in which she lectures in. She is very lighthearted and is almost always smiling. \n\nThe way she lectures is very straightforward. She shows her blank notes and then fills them out clearly and concisely. In addition, she focuses more on differential equations in 320, so expect lots of those. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:32:14.789308+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTYwNzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2731368","instructor_name":"Jiuhua Hu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-04-26 20:10:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"absolutely loved her! she was so clear with what she expected on each exam and her notes were so neat. have always been okay at math, but never had a professor that explained things as well as her! she really helped make things click and any points that I would get off on exams were totally understandable! do the homework! it helps a lot:)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2731368","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.923827+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjM5NjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:202885","instructor_name":"Joel Robbin","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2009-04-12 18:12:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"THIS GUY CAN'T TEACH (and he admits it too)! Must learn the material on your own...and he misses appointments. I am very lucky to have a good TA; otherwise I would have flunk this class already. If you need this material own the road, AVOID AT ALL COST....","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/202885","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:18.009234+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDIxMDU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767107","instructor_name":"Joseph Miller","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-03-09 07:28:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible, does he really know what he is talking about? Plenty of mistakes during course and never really answers the question, only tries to sneak through and pretend he has addressed the question, where the fact being not explaining any thing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767107","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:18.009234+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTg1ODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2767107","instructor_name":"Joseph Miller","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2011-05-12 11:09:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are helpful at times; does too simple of examples, but goes into detail a lot of things. His exams will test your conceptual knowledge of theorems, but at this high level math, you should probably know that by now.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2767107","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDUyMDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-05-06 22:47:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Phillipson was always very cheerful in lectures, she took a good amount of time in class to deeply explain topics so that we can understand what's going on at a better level. She answers questions perfectly, her lecture notes are easy to follow along with, and the homework that she assigns is great practice for exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDMzNzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-05-05 18:27:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"She flips over the quietest talking in a 100-person class, stopping her teaching and pointing it out. It's more distracting than the whispering of students. Also, if you put your notebook or computer in a bag more than 5 seconds before the end, forget about it. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDMzNjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-05-05 18:20:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"She loves it when you pack up early and talk in class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTg1NTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-04-30 19:00:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P was a great lecturer. All of her lectures are recorded but she's great at answering questions in person. All of the exams were very similar to past exams although a little MCQ heavy. She is also the course coordinator and very knowledgeable, and her office hours were amazing she came up with great examples on the spot. Take her for 320. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTYyNDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-04-28 23:52:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the best math prof I've had here. Very personable. Explains concepts very well and her notes are easy to follow. Exams are exactly like the reviews and previous tests. The textbook is for extra practice problems only, you don't need to get it otherwise. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODQ2MjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-04-15 21:40:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Phillipson is a decent lecturer, she is very energetic and nice. Tests are exactly like the past tests, so just do a few of those and you will be chilling. Phillipson also gets very mad if she hears the softest chatter from the room and everyday she reminds you that she is going to the last second. Overall if you get her you are in good hands.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNzQ4OTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-03-28 04:07:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incredible professor! Hands down best professor I have ever had. Explains everything SO well and genuinely cares about students. DO EVERYTHING YOU CAN TO HAVE HER AS YOUR PROFESSOR!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjUxNzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-02-27 19:20:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Without a doubt, Dr. P is the best professor I've had at UW–Madison. Attending her lectures was the highlight of my day. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODAwOTM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-11-04 19:20:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Am a junior engineering student. She is by far the best professor I have had here in all my years of school. Incredibly funny and charismatic, and makes the course very fun. Thank you Dr.Philipson for everything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNDcwNzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-06-29 23:55:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Engaging lecturer and very personable. She is the course coordinator for 320 so she is very knowledgeable. Exams are similar to previous semesters' exams. I did buy the textbook but I would not if I had to take the class again - only used it for extra practice. Recorded lectures. Discussion mandatory. Very helpful during office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMzA3MTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-05-16 22:18:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Phillipson is a very good lecturer, makes Math 320 into a very engaging subject. Tests are similar to old tests and all lectures are recorded.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzE1Mzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-04-30 18:51:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Could not recommend Dr. P more. I took her for business calculus (Math 211) and she was amazing! She explains things very clearly, is very approachable, and cares about her students. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTgwODE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-05-23 23:34:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Philipson is the best professor I've had at UW-Madison! Her notes are really organized (fill in the blank style with tons of examples) and homework are based on them, and then exams aren't tricky either. You can tell she loves teaching and really cares about delivering the content well. She also responds to student feedback well! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODkyODU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-05-11 02:19:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"After taking Calc 2 and Calc 3 in HS, Dr. Phillipson was my first math professor and she set the bar way to high for the other problems. I love Dr. Phillipson and her teaching that made me more interesting the topics of linear algebra and Diff Eqs. Additionally, she is such a nice and caring individual that cares about student success.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODY1OTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-05-09 02:01:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. P is a solid choice - very outgoing and engaging personality and available on Piazza and office hours. The course is very well-organized and the exams have always been fair. Definitely recommend her for this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODY0MjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-05-08 23:55:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing Professor! Makes a difficult class more enjoyable and easier. Very caring, and respectful. Definitely would recommend taking any of her classes! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:44.691758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzgyNDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2865117","instructor_name":"Kaitlyn Phillipson","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-05-02 00:44:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr P. was an amazing professor. She was so passionate about the content and it made you want to listen. The practice exams are just like the actual exams so you always know what to expect going into them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2865117","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzI2NzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-29 15:56:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far the worst ever. Trust me do not take him. You will definitely regret. I hope he gets fired.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjg0NDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-20 12:15:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"The university needs to read these reviews and do something about it because Kyudong is by far the worst professor I have had. I learned everything on my own. Every lecture was useless. He literally sounds like he is speaking korean or chinese to an english speaking group of students. He writes in his own weird writing style that nobody can read.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjY3MTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-16 22:50:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He only tests you on memorization since each of the exams consists of mainly proofs. He doesn't test on the actual material you learn, instead you are expected to memorize proofs. It made no sense to me. I am really curious to know what criteria was used to select him to teach for the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU3NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-15 16:27:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nuff said! Just read all the other posts on here. THEY ARE COMPLETELY TRUE. I agree that he is a total embarrassment for such a great university. This was my worst professor ever. I don't think it can get any more worst than this guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU1NzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-15 13:32:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful. Exams all proofs, takes off more points than problems are worth. Barely speaks English. Cannot comprehend questions, tells you to \"look in book\". Notes straight from textbook. You will want to deck him 3 weeks into the semester. An embarrassment to a great University.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjQ1OTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-14 13:45:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst professor ever! I don't even know how they let him teach this course. I couldn't read what he wrote on the board or understand what he was saying in lectures due to his thick Asian accent. Good luck! Exams only test proofs which are impossible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjA5MzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-09 15:41:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly the worst professor! Plus the worst TA to go with it. His exams were basically all proofs. Hardly any calculations. Extremely difficult. Plus I could barely understand him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTQ4NDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-02 10:44:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you take this guy, GOOD LUCK! This is the only professor I have had that actually makes simple material more confusing and difficult to understand. Hard to comprehend what he says during lecture. I would NOT recommend him to even my enemies. Bad. He does not like to be corrected when he makes mistakes. Highly un-recommended. A very bad grader.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTEzMzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-28 12:24:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE ANY COURSE WITH KYUDONG! He is nice but extremely difficult to understand. Both his speaking, and writing skills need MUCH improvement. I cannot read his notes even if I sit up close to the board. Exams are all proof based. Difficult quizzes. The material in the course is presented in a very confusing manner. Never Again!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDQyNjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-15 17:08:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"He speaks in a SUPER thick accent. It takes you the entire semester to understand what he is saying up there. He really does NOT know how to teach although he knows the subject well. All exams were based on proofs and difficult. Going to class is very annoying since he makes the material very confusing. I wish he would know how to 'teach'.TERRIBLE!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDI2NTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-11 20:25:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams consist of almost all proofs. Hard to understand most of the time. Avoid taking a class with him if possible","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:25:09.311239+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTk0NDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1889092","instructor_name":"Kyudong Choi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-05 19:50:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"He probably knows a lot. But, I do not think he is good at teaching this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1889092","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzE5MjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-04-30 17:07:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Where to start. The class average on the midterms was about 35%? I was told that spending 15 hours per week out of class simply wasn't enough? Solutions weren't given for homework. Grading on the midterms had three options for each question, 0 if you didn't try, 1 if you tried and got it wrong, 10 if you got it right. Would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:54.846088+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzE5MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1408142","instructor_name":"Laurentiu Maxim","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-12-22 18:49:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Maxim is very sarcastic but very funny. The lectures can be a bit dry, (it's math, what do you expect?) but his comments make class somewhat enjoyable. Homework was fair (I suggest getting Chegg), and exams were exactly like the practice exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1408142","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTU4MTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-05-05 04:22:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Smith is amazing. She is great lecturer and is immensely knowledgeable. She is always keen to answer any questions you may have. However, I do have to say that if you are not interested in math then I would suggest another professor. Her class is very conceptual and more theoretical than the other sections.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwOTgwMTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-04-19 01:36:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor was the worst professor I have ever had. I have never written one of these before, but this was so bad it made me. When I say the material is not very difficult, but she finds a way to make the tests impossible mean it. Zero emphasis on stuff that matters and all emphasis on weird exclusion cases using variables and not numbers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODQ1MDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-03-31 18:52:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Leslie Smith teaches math 320 as if it is a graduate class. Her lectures are ok, and the homework isn't wild. However the exams are wildly disproportionately more difficult than the other sections. Other sections midterm ave sat at 85 to 90, Leslie's midterms had 60% averages. Good for challenge, but if you're not a math major, not worth the mess.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzUzNzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-03-10 16:36:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are fine and normally pretty easy to follow, but homework is 35% of your grade and graded for accuracy on paper. Also, she makes you complete it in \"homework groups\", which basically means you are responsible for other people not understanding the problems and it can severely impact your grade. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODU1MzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-05-08 13:37:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Smith has a passion for math that helped me stay engaged for every 75 minute lecture. She is a great teacher and explains things well in class/on piazza, however, the grading is quite difficult. The exams make up 78% of the course grade, and sometimes things can appear that were not covered much in class. Overall fun teacher but hard class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODEwNjk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-01-29 20:02:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ive never had a class where questions were graded so harshly. The TAs hate the students and the class/exam focuses way too much on useless proofs, rather than actual problem solving. The hw was done in groups, but no one helps with it and someone always ends up doing all the work/hard problems. However, Smith was the best option available.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Nzk3NzQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-01-26 01:49:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was easy to understand at times but not most of the time. She is a tough grader and assumes we know stuff that we dont. Still seemed like the best professor at the time in this class but I would look for others.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzAzMjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-01-05 15:50:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"The grade was made up of homework (22%), two midterms (25% each), and a final (28%). Homework was group homework and most people didn't help; homework is graded harshly for accuracy even though it's supposed to be practice. The midterms and final way more difficult than the homework, and Leslie focuses way too much on proofs. Would not take again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjM3NzM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-11-14 23:39:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Smiths lectures are awesome. Shes great at teaching, and understands when something she says isnt understood by the class. She isnt afraid to laugh at her mistakes, and the hw is manageable, being due once a week. However, the grading criteria on the exams is very unclear, and the grading itself is very harsh. Be ready to work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTkyOTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-12-24 15:45:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a tough grader for sure. Exams are much harder than hws or any practice problems. I worked super hard and got AB. Not recommend especially for people who expect to get an A or AB in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTg1NDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-12-23 16:32:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was pretty brutal online and not really what I expected at all. It seems like she focuses much more on proofs and why questions than other 320 classes. This class was extremely stressful for me but there was a generous curve at the end so it wasnt all bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTQxNDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-12-18 22:27:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a tough teacher, but an amazing one as well. She really knows how to explain concepts to students and is always willing to clarify things if needed. By far one of the most helpful instructors I've had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTQ2MjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-12-04 02:57:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"She provides lecture notes online, has very clear grading criteria, and explains things in a way that just makes sense. I believe she answers questions diligently, and it seemed as though she really cared that you understood the material. It's very important to pay attention in lecture, as she skips steps sometimes. But, she does explain why.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODM5MDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-11-18 07:11:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this course as the last math credit I needed for my major, and to say the least I was extremely disappointed by the lack of transparency and communication exhibited by this prof and the TAs. There was no clear guidance on hw, no help when confused, TAs were disorganized, and the online format wasn't adapted to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODMwOTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-11-17 11:12:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Most of the class is struggling at pass this class and we have a few more weeks to go. TA is no help at all. Homeworks are penalized heavily, when they should be a learning opportunity. Seek office hours to clarify questions and help is vague at best. Dont recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NDg4NjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-06-27 08:47:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"She knows exactly what she wants you to know and she knows how to explain it in many different ways, so if it didn't make sense the first time she'll try to explain it differently so that everyone understands. Her exams are very difficult","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzI3NjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-05-16 22:27:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor. Math 320 is a very difficult class, but her solid teaching makes it very doable if you're willing to put in the work. She's not an easy grader, and the exams will be very difficult. She clearly cares about whether or not students are getting the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjkxMTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-06-03 23:35:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"The course content is not that difficult, but she makes this class a nightmare. She is the type of professor who emphasizes derivations and theory rather than calculations. Her tests award very little partial credit. You will know the material well at the end of the course, but she makes this class impossible. Create your schedule around her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjgxOTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-06-01 22:02:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's very good at explaining the material. Everything is explained theoretically at first, just hang in there until she does examples and it will make more sense. The homework questions in the book are worded completely differently than the lectures. What you do in lecture is what will be on the test, not problems from the text book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjE1OTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-05-19 11:10:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's insanely smart and a good and interactive lecturer, but the derivations often put me to sleep. She emphasizes understanding over rote calculations. Study the practice exams and know the notes inside out to do well on exams. Curve was merciful in my case. Would recommend picking another prof, but it's not the end of the world if you have her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTYwNDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-05-12 22:07:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yes, she derives each equation used in class. However, her notes are clear, organized and she does ultimately give good examples and lays out clear steps to proceed with a problem. Her tests are tough and require you to remember everything you've ever learned in math and strong problem solving skills but overall they extremely fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTQwMzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-05-11 13:33:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Leslie is very intelligent and expects a lot out of her students. She teaches all the concepts using general terms and proofs and loves putting those on the test. The course material really isn't that difficult but the way she poses her questions requires you to think about what she's asking you to do.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDk5OTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-05-07 17:45:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is very willing to help and is very smart; however, sometimes the lectures show that she is too smart. She goes very quickly and it is hard to keep up. I feel like i learned the basics in class and really needed the homework to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2Mzg4MjIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-04-26 22:54:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"She knows the topic that she is teaching very well, but sometimes will jump to conclusions, so it is very important to ASK QUESTIONS in class, which she is very open to. Overall, a fine professor who if you keep up and ask questions, will get you through the course more prepared than most professors. Difficult class, but worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDc2MzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-02-22 14:52:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible teacher, she expects half of the class to fail. Lectures are dense, and more of a researcher than a teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMTIxOTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-04-25 19:41:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"The only reason some people may not give her good reviews is because all engineers are ready to be done with math by the time their last math class comes around.  Her lecturing skills are great, and her final curve is better than each individual exam's curves","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjY0NTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-01-04 02:19:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes class much harder than it needs to be. Ridiculous curve (on one exam 3 kids out 90 or so got an A). Hearing from other students who have taken 320 with other professors, Smith teaches it much harder. Wouldn't recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjU1MDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-01-02 21:05:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best math teachers I've had.  She's really good at teaching but not always good about finishing a topic before putting it on an exam.  Grades exams with very little partial credit.  Tests you on proofs and concepts not just your ability to solve problems mechanically.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTk5ODk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2010-12-19 21:11:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, teaches extremely well and with enthusiasm. grades exam extremely hard though","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NzU2MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2010-11-11 20:35:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"During lecture, she always gives great examples that are easy to follow. Her explanation on topics makes the book easier to read (if you like to read the chapter after you go to lecture). Most importantly though is that if you do her practice exams, you are guaranteed at least a B in any given exam","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NjA5Mjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2009-04-05 17:04:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Interacts with students to really ensure that they understand the material.  Tests can be tricky, but the concepts on the tests represent material learned.  She cares about the learning of her students and presents great examples in class.  Even if you don't get an A, you will learn a great deal from this professor. Strongly Recommend this Prof!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTY1ODM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2009-03-25 11:23:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible professor.  Is not clear about what she wants on exams, makes about 10 mistakes per lecture which she annoying laughs at, and will not listen to student's concerns.  Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTI4OTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2009-03-13 00:07:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Smith always tries to connect with the students, strongly encouraging questions and reacting to any comments. Unfortunately this also means you better be somewhat attentive, as she will notice if you're dozing or whispering.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjQwNzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2006-03-31 18:45:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pointless. Tests are almost exactly like the practice exams. Will say "Is it true?" at least 50 times per lecture. Actually cares that the class knows whats goin on.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTE3NTc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2004-11-22 12:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good Prof.  Tests are just like practice tests which is very helpful.  She goes pretty fast, but overall good professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTk0NDk3MA==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2003-05-09 14:54:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Talks too much, needs to slow down and remember we're lazy college students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:32.612556+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTY5MDAwMA==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152262","instructor_name":"Leslie Smith","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2003-03-09 15:15:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"explains material very well.  homework fair and tests are relatively easy with no big suprises","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152262","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:41.991340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODE2MjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1795962","instructor_name":"Matthew Johnston","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-05-23 12:07:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best math professor I've had at UW. His lectures actually coincide with the homework (what?! who would have guessed that was a thing!) and the tests are just like the homework with a few theory problems thrown in that we discussed in lecture- but definitely a fair grader. Great professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1795962","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:41.991340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODAwODA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1795962","instructor_name":"Matthew Johnston","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-05-20 23:47:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome professor.  Very fair grader.  Do the work and you will be more than fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1795962","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:41.991340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTIyNTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1795962","instructor_name":"Matthew Johnston","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-04-11 20:37:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very helpful! Posts notes online that are clear and concise. (Exactly what he teaches and very thorough)Also hot (another reason to go to lecture) ;)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1795962","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:41.991340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTA3MzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1795962","instructor_name":"Matthew Johnston","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-04-09 14:53:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome. One of the best professors I've had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1795962","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:41.991340+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzM5Nzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1795962","instructor_name":"Matthew Johnston","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-02-13 13:30:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor! Explains and clarifies material very well. I would definitely recommend him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1795962","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:26.153948+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjkyNTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2789085","instructor_name":"Maurice Fabien","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-12-14 06:31:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Maurice is incredible! Super helpful, professional and responsive. Anyone have issues with professors not responding to emails or Piazza? Not Maurice. He gives extremely details responses on Piazza and during office hours. He might come off as intimidating at first, but he's actually super approachable once you get to know him.  Absolute legend\n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2789085","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:26.153948+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjkyNDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2789085","instructor_name":"Maurice Fabien","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-12-14 06:26:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best Prof ever. I wish he taught all my courses. BRO, he boring, but you gotta show up to lectures everything you need to know is talked about\n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2789085","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:26.153948+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjkyNDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2789085","instructor_name":"Maurice Fabien","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-12-14 06:24:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy. I 'd love to take other courses from him but they teaches one undegrad course though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2789085","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:26.153948+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA0MDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2789085","instructor_name":"Maurice Fabien","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-20 19:11:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great Professor. Very helpful during office hours because he explains things well. His grading standards are clear and you learn a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2789085","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:26.153948+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTk5NDgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2789085","instructor_name":"Maurice Fabien","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-20 05:58:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fabien is a very smart man and is clearly evident when giving lectures. Only complaint I have is that the lectures were sometimes a bore and went off on tangents. Homework was hard at times, but there wasn't much of it, maybe 3-4 hours of outside work a week. Exams on the other hand were easy and mimiced the practice exams greatly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2789085","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:26.153948+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTg4NzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2789085","instructor_name":"Maurice Fabien","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-19 17:16:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fabien is very smart and seems passionate about what he teaches, but, he is not the best at lecturing. He is helpful if you ask more advanced questions after/outside class, but seems to teach to the LCD. Homework was hard at times and could take a while, but totally doable and great practice. Easy class overall (esp. exams), should've been harder. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2789085","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjkwODE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2008-12-29 11:07:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Poor lecturer, I only attended out of guilt. His writing is small/indecipherable and he moves at a very quick pace. Exams were very fair and relatively easy. You will learn only from the book and TAs. Not nearly as good as Viaklovsky, who guest lectured. Gets too impatient to be helpful in office hours, but tries his best. Loves Alligators.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:05.155573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzU0MzYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819264","instructor_name":"Oumar Kaba","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2013-05-14 08:57:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Oumar has tutored me in math since algebra through math 320. He teaches everything from trig to differential equations. He knows how to engage students and present the material in an exciting, simplified, straightforward manner. I would definitely recommend him. He's the best math instructor (tutor) I have ever had!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819264","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDU5NDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-01-16 12:41:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"At least 75% of the tests come straight out of the textbook, so if you do enough practice problems, you'll recognize most of the questions on the test. What he doesn't do a good job of explaining, the book will cover well. Good professor for an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjk4ODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-22 14:30:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super straight forward, tests were literally the homework problems with different numbers. Decent Professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjA1MTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-09 01:32:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid this professor like the plague.  Material isn't that bad, but he makes this class worse than it should be","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:25.084074+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTg2MTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:952212","instructor_name":"Paul Terwilliger","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-03 15:13:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is the best math professor I have ever had. He is going over very interesting examples in lectures that are very helpful for the HW and the exam","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/952212","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTQ1Mjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-08-03 17:34:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material wasn't difficult, but the amount of hw and the grading criteria on assignments and exams made no sense. The amount of time you needed to dedicate to hw for the same results felt like running in a rat race. Purposely made final a D average to lower class average. However, she seemed like a genuinely nice person that was trying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTk0MDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-06-04 18:16:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures boring but provide background/proofs for what you apply in the homework. First semester teaching and definitely improved throughout the semester. First two midterms pretty easy. Study hard for final as it is much more difficult and really tests the concepts. I recommend Chegg to do the homework because I did most of them in 2-5 hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTMxODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-05-22 06:16:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests (especially the final) were impossible, homework took 10+ hours every week to do, extremely repetitive, the lectures were impossible to understand, and no matter how much work I put in to the class, it never showed up in the grades.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzkyNzY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-05-07 03:33:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Two midterms were fine, but final was impossible. Homework is easy enough but she assigns so many questions that it takes forever to do (average of 9 hours doing it per week for me). She is hard to understand, unorganized, and writes on the board where you can't see it. I put so much work into this class, but it didn't pay off. DO NOT TAKE!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzIyNjk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-04-30 20:52:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Quizzes account for too much of the grade, especially when there are only a few in the semester. Homework towards the end of the semester takes 8+ hours, and is extremely repetitive. Frustratingly, it isn't difficult homework, just extremely repetitive and time consuming. The exams are not terrible, but don't slack on the quizzes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzA3MzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-04-29 18:18:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely disorganized. Very tough grader. Moves at an incredibly fast pace. Absolutely do not take Math 320 with this professor you will regret it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjk2MjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-04-28 02:49:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"First of all, the homework level is too high in the last few weeks of the course. Also, lectures are impossible to follow along in. Only about half the people went. I didn't learn a thing by going. Exams are generally not surprising if you study, though. No keys to anything online. Quite a difficult class. I urge you to take the quizzes seriously.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzYxNDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-02-18 08:19:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"She gets upset when questions are asked and generally doesnt answer them well. Then she keeps going with he lecture as if we understand it all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzYxNDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-02-18 08:17:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"First, she doesnt follow along with the textbook, she skips around and never tells you where in the book the information is coming from. She is hard to understand and gets frustrated when questions are asked. All she shows are examples and doesnt explain anything well. Very difficult to learn from her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzM3Mjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-02-05 19:39:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Every lecture has lower attendance than the previous. Most people are more confused by the end of class than at the start. She skips multiple steps at a time in example problems without explaining it, and if you ask a question she acts confused and disappointed about how you're not understanding everything. Only take her if you have no other choice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjM5ODA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-24 20:57:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Li was really good at explaining concepts from the textbooks and making them easier to understand. Also, I liked that she sometimes expanded on the topic making the lectures more interesting. I would recommend this class with this lecturer for anyone with an interest in math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjA5ODU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-21 02:46:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a very kind person but a terrible lecturer. I stopped going halfway through the semester but fortunately the class itself is not that difficult and I was able to self-teach and still got an A. Would not recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTk4NjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-12-20 04:39:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Qin Li is the sweetest professor I've had. She is very passionate when it comes to math and it shows. I recommend you take her section if you can. Be prepared for lecture. She will not waste a minute of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODE0MTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-01-09 02:52:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I walked out of the class not knowing anything about linear algebra. I got nothing out of the class. There are no quizzes or practice exams to help with learning the material. She has review sessions in class where she tells you what kinds of questions are going to be on the exams but the exams are still difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA5ODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-01-08 06:43:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was never explained how the material we were taught in class was going to be used, went too quick through topics for students to understand and didnt go in enough depth for students to comprehend the topics. Didnt get much out of the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODA5ODYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-01-08 06:40:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely would not recommend. Grades in class were not clear and at the end of semester she dodged questions on grading and didnt answer mine until after she had put them into the final grade book. Left the class defeated and very disappointed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzA2MDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-12-18 17:29:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures were just her reading from the textbook. There were no quizzes or practice exams, only a midterm and a final. She doesn't give anything to prepare for either of these. The questions on the exam are much different than what she reviews and she is hard to reach outside of class. Would recommend any other math professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzE1ODgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-10-24 16:16:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I completely disagree with this rating. The lectures are so unclear and there is no communication on what you need to know for tests. Homework and worksheets (the ONLY resources to study) do NOT REFLECT EXAM QUESTIONS. The canvas page has nothing on it except homework problems. The exams make no sense and are impossible to complete within the time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzA2MzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2019-10-22 13:55:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's super practical and gives lots of examples. Material covered on exams is very clear and homework problems reflect what is learned in lecture. I never thought I'd use the word adorable to describe my math professor, but Qin Li fits that. She's stopped lecture multiple times to bless someone who sneezed. Take her class!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzkwMjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-10-26 17:52:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best math professor ever. Simplifies the concepts and makes them really clear for students to know what to focus. Explains theorems with multiple examples that show how to solve problems instead of just giving complicated proofs. Review lectures before each exam, telling you exactly what's on the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODEzODI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-02-08 13:19:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best math professor I've had. I understood everything she taught. She tells you EXACTLY what you need to know and how to do it to do well on the exams. (Like almost tells you what is on the exams). She gives you extra credit if you correct her in class, so pay attention. Don't underestimate how much you need to study for the exam though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjUzMzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-01-01 21:13:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Li makes the class pretty easy. She is a good lecturer and is very clear explaining concepts. The lecture before the exams she goes over every concept that will be on the exam very clearly and tells you what to study, there are no surprises. Don't skip lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjIwNDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-12-25 11:44:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is awesome. Knowledge is delivered clearly in her lecture. Homework is on the textbook. Three midterms, all are non-cumulative. For every exam, there will be a review class to go over exam material, which is super helpful. Examples in the review class almost the same as questions on the exams. Her course curves too. Not a hard A if you go lec","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjE5NTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-11-18 11:12:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing math prof! Would absolutely take her again. Great lecturer, extremely clear and easy to follow because she shows exactly how she does it, doesn't skip steps. Super sweet and funny too. Best math professor I've had so far.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODUzODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-12-31 12:47:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good lecturer. Takes you through everything you need to know. Tests are very straightforward. She's very helpful--I had to go to the hospital the night before the final, and she was super nice when it came to rescheduling .","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:25.404917+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDEzNzQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2059558","instructor_name":"Qin  Li","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-11-14 18:17:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good lecturer. Straightforward. Accent isn't really a problem at all. Clear and to the point, and helpful. The class itself is pretty easy, if you actually go. I can pretty much guarantee that if you go to most lectures you'll get above a B. One homework per week, takes an hour tops. 2 midterms, 1 final. Class on a curve. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2059558","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:08.364145+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzg4NDU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2337380","instructor_name":"Yingwei Wang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-07-31 06:48:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wang is a nice guy but his lectures are hard to understand. Tests are pretty hard if you don't read his notes carefully. His accent would be a problem. Not recommended.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2337380","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:08.364145+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMjE2NjE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2337380","instructor_name":"Yingwei Wang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-05-31 17:40:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kind and friendly, puts a lot of effort in his lecture notes, but it's entirely mathematical definitions that are hard to understand because he struggles to explain them. Typos in the notes and he can be quiet and hard to understand. Test heavy, 20% 20% 40% on the 3 exams. Gave extra credit 2x in lecture for attending. Quizzes are easy. Use Khan.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2337380","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:08.364145+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDk5Nzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2337380","instructor_name":"Yingwei Wang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-05-14 13:07:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best math prof I've had at UW. I can't imagine how much time it took him to type up very detailed notes from the textbook, but they help so much. He is very clear and fair, and he is a real gem in a difficult math department.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2337380","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:08.364145+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDg3Nzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2337380","instructor_name":"Yingwei Wang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-05-12 22:16:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is an amazing professor! He is organized, he's always willing to answer questions in lecture, and he explains things really well. All of his exams were fair, and he provided review problems that were helpful and relevant to the exams. What could have been a really hard class was made enjoyable by his teaching. Can't recommend him more!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2337380","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:08.364145+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzkwMDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2337380","instructor_name":"Yingwei Wang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-04-12 05:00:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"PERFECT PROFESSOR!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2337380","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:08.364145+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDc1ODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2337380","instructor_name":"Yingwei Wang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2018-01-18 22:12:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Wang is quite possibly the most organized professor I've ever had. All of his notes are typed and well organized, and he follows them perfectly in class. 80% of your grade is exams, but he is super clear on what will be covered. Homework is just for a completion grade and the solutions are posted ahead of time. He makes a hard class easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2337380","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:33.913921+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzk5MDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1671306","instructor_name":"Samuel Stechmann","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-06-02 16:37:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Stechmann is the best math prof I've ever had. He always welcomes questions during lectures and is willing to re-explain the logic behind his steps in solving problems. His structure for the course is mostly based on examples rather than proofs, which are rarely on Exams. A notecard is allowed on exams, and practice exams are published.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1671306","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:07:33.913921+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjU4NDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1671306","instructor_name":"Samuel Stechmann","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-05-11 00:08:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Stechmann was an enthusiastic and humorous lecturer, however he often skimmed through many topics in class and did not emphasize them properly, resulting in having to teach myself a lot of these topics before the exams. You are allowed a small notecard in your exams. There is weekly homework due in person and the exams are reasonably hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1671306","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:46.608082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjU4MTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2045894","instructor_name":"Saverio Spagnolie","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2017-05-09 11:49:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Spagnolie is a wonderful professor and the way he presents the class really makes you enjoy mathematics. Every class is something new and he always tries to present the intricacies of the subject in a way that makes you really enjoy mathematics and its way of explaining the world. The tests are challenging, but I highly recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2045894","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:46.608082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTgxNjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2045894","instructor_name":"Saverio Spagnolie","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-11-14 14:13:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"He had us do readings from the textbook every week but everything we read was gone over in lecture so if you were confused at all, he could help you understand the material and you could go to his office hours if more help was needed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2045894","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:46.608082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODE3MjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2045894","instructor_name":"Saverio Spagnolie","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-12-24 00:53:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor I've had at UW so far. He is really passionate about the subject and communicated its importance well. Lectures were clear and helpful; he made them fun too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2045894","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:46.608082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzgyMzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2045894","instructor_name":"Saverio Spagnolie","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-12-20 17:01:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor for this course.  Really felt like he wanted us to understand and appreciate the applications of the course.  Spend a lot of time on the homework, as it is worth 25% of your grade and will really help in preparing for the midterms.  All three midterm exams were in class and their content/grading was very reasonable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2045894","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:46.608082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzgxMzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2045894","instructor_name":"Saverio Spagnolie","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-12-20 14:57:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best math professors I have had at UW-Madison.  I enjoyed taking Math 320 with Professor Spagnolie, after hating my Calc classes here.   It is very apparent that Professor Spagnolie has a love for math, and he wants to share it with his students.  Homework while long at times, really helps you understand the material.  Tests were fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2045894","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:46.608082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NTY4Mjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2045894","instructor_name":"Saverio Spagnolie","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2015-12-07 00:37:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Spagnolie writes and speaks clearly, but teaches very quickly and it's easy to get lost (especially as a non-math major). He is very passionate about math and that is clear to see in his lecturing. Homework is reasonable and accounted for 1/4 of my final grade. I highly recommend reading the book to learn. Tests were very difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2045894","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:41.542144+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDY3NDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3153000","instructor_name":"Scott Hiatt","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-05-08 02:44:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. So incredibly boring to listen to but he explained the concepts so well and he clearly cared if we understand the content. He would walk through all problems and stop during lectures to explain and answer any questions we had. We were always ahead of the curriculum and would do review days in the middle of the semester. 9/10","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3153000","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:41.542144+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTk2MjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3153000","instructor_name":"Scott Hiatt","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-05-01 17:12:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are hard to get through. Scott uses fill-in-the-blank worksheets for his lectures and it's almost better to just teach yourself through homework and discussion worksheets.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3153000","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:41.542144+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjc0MTg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3153000","instructor_name":"Scott Hiatt","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-03-06 19:09:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures were actually the biggest waste of time. He also provided very minimal help for exams. All the practice exams had questions that were not on the exam. He also yelled at me in class to put my phone away, and respectfully I am paying thousands of dollars to take your class, so I will be on my phone if I want to be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3153000","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:41.542144+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTE3MDQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3153000","instructor_name":"Scott Hiatt","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-01-18 21:19:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was very helpful with questions and I would definitely take a class from him again. It is a 300 level math class at Madison so it isn't easy but there is very little homework at least. Essentially, the three exams make up almost all of your grade but they have like 8 previous exams available that are almost exactly the same as the actual exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3153000","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:41.542144+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzc3ODY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3153000","instructor_name":"Scott Hiatt","course_label":"Math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-12-22 21:10:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"The course has a sharp difficulty curve about 1/3 of the way through, and the professor teaches like the students know the material ahead of time. Tough grader and mediocre lectures. Grade cutoffs are strict and are not adjusted in favor of the students (contradicting the syllabus). No rounding available.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3153000","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTA3MjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-05-08 21:52:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would rather be hit by a bus then sit through another minute of his class. Proof based linear algebra in which we didn't learn what we were supposed to. The university overturned his grades sine he failed most of the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzM3NTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-06-02 13:45:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just a terrible professor. I did really well in the class but I didn't learn a thing, his tests were mostly memorized proofs and he didn't even get into eigenvectors or values.  He has put me way behind for my future Math classes.  Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzA2NDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-23 21:05:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean was easily the worst professor I've had at UW Madison. He is unorganized, doesn't prepare for lectures, and refuses to answer questions in a direct, helpful manner. He is rude and I feel like I know less about math after taking his class. In a class that was half DiffEq and half linear algebra, we didn't even get to Eigen vectors. He's useless","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzA1MTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-23 16:16:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just a bad class to take. He spent way too much time on extremely abstract ideas, and never really followed the text book. Learned basically everything from youtube or from the the TA. There were zero examples done in the class, and he constantly spent tons of time just going over random theory. Avoid this guy","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzAzNzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-23 11:37:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a Math Major & possible Engineering student, I was surprised at how little I learned in this class. Lectures were disorganized and incoherent, his tests were unjustly written & graded. His focus on proofs made absolutely no sense for a such a low level Math/Engineering class. Do not take this class with Rostami. I will add that he's a nice guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzAyNzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-23 01:54:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have ever had, and that's saying a lot. To start, the lectures and the book are pretty much useless, he will post the ten page proofs that you need to memorize and discussion will cover everything you actually have to learn. I did the final with stuff I learned in dynamics and calc. AVOID AT ALL COSTS, TAKE THE FOREIGN PROFESSOR!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzAyNzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-23 01:53:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid this professor at all costs. All useful information taught could have been learned in two weeks of lecture but he spent a whole semester talking in a circle about the same things. Barely learned anything from his course and it killed my GPA. Terrible professor, is not encouraging or helpful at all. Kind of a rude person overall as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjg0ODYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-20 13:07:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a terrible prof, he expects everyone to know some of the important math concepts coming into this class. He is harsh at grading. He does not explain the material well al all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjc3MTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-19 10:18:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible class. He is unorganized and doesn't explain things well. He also won't curve the class even when the average is a low C.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjYzMDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-16 11:38:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Half of the scores on the final exam were about materials he went over on the last lecture. Average is low and no curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjYwNjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-15 23:37:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"No curve, no textbook use, be prepared to attend all lectures or you will be very behind. Tests are 50% memorization of theories. Avoid taking the class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU5NDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-15 20:47:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrendous. Poor at explaining topics and communicating expectations. Taught us extensive theory, and we hardly learned any actual math. After this class I still do not know what an eigen vector (essential concept in linear algebra) is, because he didn't teach it--only what he thought was important. Avoid at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU5Mjgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-15 20:28:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not make the mistake I did. Avoid Rostami at all costs, if you want to keep your GPA up. One of many horrible professors at the UW math department. Too much focus on proofs, not enough focus on actual applications. He never uses the book, and as such we are required to learn completely in lecture. Avoid!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU2NTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-15 14:51:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean is by far the worst Math professor in the World. His grading sucks - no curve for any exams and all he talks about is proofs. He does not use the textbook - instead he pulls proofs out of thin air (not in the textbook) and then expects you to know it for the exam. Average grade will be a low C at best for this class. AVOID. AVOID. AVOID.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU2NDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-15 14:42:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've never felt inclined to write a review about a professor but Sean is such a horrible one I felt inclined. This is supposed to be a computation based course that he teaches based off of 100% proofs and theorems. The exams are difficult and NOT CURVED. So far the averages have been about 70%. AVOID HIM AT ALL COSTS","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU1Njk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-15 13:30:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean was the wrong professor for this class. He may be well suited for higher level math classes where theorems and proofs are more relevant. 320 is a computational class. Quoted \"Is it somewhat unfair to people who took the class this time instead of last year? Yes.\" Referring to him not curving the class and having a class average around a 71%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjUxODIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-14 23:54:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"As an engineering student, I wouldn't have taken this course if I knew it would be proof based with very minimal computation. Sean is frustrating as a professor and gives no partial credit. This is the first Math class I've taken that will not be curved and I can honestly say I am very worried about my GPA. Please Avoid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjM0NjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-13 10:57:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"AVOID THIS PROFESSOR AT ALL COSTS. As other reviews say, he focuses mainly on concepts and theory rather than teaching you/giving examples of how to solve things. His grading scale is also HORRIBLE. No curve on an exam worth 25% of grade, average was a 64%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjMyOTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-13 01:20:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible grading system. No curve at all for such a difficult class and the class average is C. He tests proofs and recitation of theorems. Far more difficult than it should be. Not a math major and really regret taking it with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjI0Nzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-12 10:56:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"not a good class to take. However, comments about the professor being rude are untrue, the reviewers are just a bunch of softies","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTk5Nzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-08 15:56:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE AT ALL COSTS. Wait a semester if you have to, retrospectively I should have. He is rude and unhelpful. His exams are so harshly graded and his curve is horrible. All the other teachers have far easier classes. I am doing somewhat well in this class comparatively and I will likely get a C. I never write reviews but this is different.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTQxODM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-05-01 14:54:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rostami is very unorganized. He doesn't seem to prepare a lot for lecture, and his thought processes are all over the place. At the end of a unit, you have to sit down and map everything out to see how it fits together. When you ask questions, his answers are unrelated. He's also been very rude in emails/discussion posts on Learn@UW. Try to avoid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTM3MDIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-30 23:16:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's not the end of the world to take the Math 320 with him but avoid it if possible. Smart guy, bad personality. He's disrespectful when he addresses emails and questions in class. Did better on the exams with material I taught myself. Out of 5 semesters of math and science courses, I've never had such a poor experience with a prof at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTM1NzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-30 21:04:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid at all costs! This class was entirely proof/fact/theorem based taught entirely with words. Very arrogant personality and shows little interest in making his teaching student friendly. Exams are crazy hard and worth 90% of the grade. Homework was graded like a joke, and did not help to gauge how well you knew the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDg4ODMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-23 23:22:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can hardly find a professor who is more theory-focused than the textbook is..but Sean is one. He has a wrong understanding in the purpose of this class. His lectures, homeworks, exams are filled with proofs and theories, despite the fact that the majority of the class are engineering students who are supposed to use math for practical purposes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDcxMjk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-21 18:29:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean is a very smart dude. The lectures are very fast, rather incoherent but always well-presented. That said, everything written on the board is either a proof,theorem, definition,exception,fact, statement, etc. THERE ARE ZERO computational examples done in class. This class caters to very advanced students.  I Disliked it enough to write a review","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDY2OTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-20 22:04:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean is the worst professor I have ever had. He is teaching a non-proof based class with proofs. It is difficult to understand where he is going with his lectures. Besides his bad teaching system, he swears in lecture and uses offensive language. He assumed his students were 3rd year engineering students when we were all 1st or 2nd year students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDY2OTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-20 22:04:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"At all costs do not take this professor! Requires advanced graphing calculators for exams, but tells you in the beginning of the class graphing calculators are not required. Tests are primarily proof based, which is not what Math 320 is supposed to be. He says he makes exams difficult to \"separate the talent.\" AWFUL PROFESSOR DO NOT TAKE!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDUxNjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-16 22:24:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a proof based teacher in a non-proof based class. He jumps around and barely uses the textbook. Math 320 should not be as tough of a class as he makes it. Avoid Sean at all costs","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDQ3NDQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-16 12:39:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean is a horrible professor. His lectures are extremely boring and disorganized. The homeworks are based off of lecture and the textbook. Questions not from the book are very unclear and difficult to solve. Exam scores are pretty much the whole grade for the class which he does not curve. I would avoid taking this class with Sean if  possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:30.122461+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDEwODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786461","instructor_name":"Sean Rostami","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2014-04-09 08:44:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean can be difficult to follow at times in lecture but he seriously cares about your education. I've spent a decent amount of time in office hours with him and I have been really successful. He's a really good guy but this is can be tough course if you don't try. You get out of it what you put in. Plane and simple.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786461","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTc0MDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-05-14 13:34:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Where's the love for Sergey? I loved having him as a freshman for Math 221, and tried having him again for Math 320.  I did not regret my decision.  Sergey's english had gotten better, he's funnier, and he seemed more enthusiastic in his teaching.  Exams weren't too difficult, but do well in discussion (65% quiz averages) , and it's an easy A!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzYwNzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-05-11 04:11:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Huang is definitely not a good lecturer. He just reads the books but still has many mistakes in the lecture. I recommend reading the textbook instead of listening to his class. And also, Huang seldom look at the Piazza and didn't give the level of A in the beginning.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjgzOTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-05-03 02:13:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"The most disorganized professor I've had. Poorly communicated exam times, content, and grading. Doesn't reply to email or piazza posts. Lectures are straight from the book, proof heavy, and he frequently messes up and has to erase his handwritten lecture. If you take 320 with him (I'd advise against it) just read the book don't watch lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Njc1MTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-05-01 14:39:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are copied from the textbook and way too proof heavy. The first midterm was coordinated and communicated exceptionally poor and the prof became confrontational with students on Piazza. Shaosai also refused to explain grading until after the final, so I could be getting an A or F and won't know until after the final is graded.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTYyNzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-04-16 16:54:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"His recorded lectures are all hand-written, hard to read, and basically copy the textbook, so I stopped watching his recordings after midterm 1. I see classmates really care about their learning and give a lot of suggestions/ ask a lot of questions on Piazza but he hardly ever reply. Overall, I don't want to be mean, but he does not teach me a lot","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTMwNzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-04-10 16:56:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Huang was literally the worst professor/teacher I have had in my entire life. He puts no effort into his recorded lectures and frequently makes mistakes and has to go back so you will constantly be erasing your notes. He also grades the midterms questions super harshly compared to the TAs. Do not take this professor if you can avoid it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTAxNzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-04-02 21:29:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"He recently sent this email to us "Der all, todays lecture for MAT 320- will be uploaded later today. Best, Shaoasi". The improper capitalization and incomplete sentences, along with spelling errors (including spelling his own name wrong) show how little he cares about this class. "Later today" ended up meaning over 12 hours later than normal.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDUzODI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-03-19 17:19:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want a class where the textbook teaches you, take this professor. You can either have him read the textbook to you in his lectures, which are so disorganized you won't understand them, or you can just read the textbook yourself which I recommend because the textbook doesn't need to go back and erase mistakes every ten seconds.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDMyNjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-03-12 19:00:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He puts such little effort into his lecture and it makes them really difficult as a student. He mumbles and just basically copies from the textbook word for word. He also claims they will be uploaded by 11am on the specified date, yet sometimes they aren't posted until 9pm. Severe lack of passion and effort, how does this guy still have a job?","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDE5NDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-03-08 21:53:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He posts recorded lectures yet he puts zero effort into his recordings. The videos often run over his allotted lecture time because he makes mistakes and doesn't bother to edit them out/restart. There is constant background noise which makes him difficult to understand. You are better off reading the textbook and teaching yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzU2MDAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-02-10 21:59:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor hasn't even bothered to organize his class whatsoever on canvas and has lectures that are so disorganized that others and I feel we aren't learning anything. While he seems friendly, the class structure is leading me to learn almost nothing by the third week, would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:49.688787+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjYxNjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:512492","instructor_name":"Shi Jin","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2016-11-28 07:12:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"GOOD","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/512492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:49.688787+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MzI3Mzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:512492","instructor_name":"Shi Jin","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2010-06-11 20:49:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice! He knows so much!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/512492","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:49.688787+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjY3MzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:512492","instructor_name":"Shi Jin","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2005-12-27 20:56:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doing the homework problems really helps with understanding the concepts.  He has a farely easy grading scale.  So overall he is not too bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/512492","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:49.688787+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjEyNzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:512492","instructor_name":"Shi Jin","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2005-12-19 15:12:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He speaks very quietly, and even if he spoke loud enough he would be unintelligible because of his poor English. He seems genuinely angry when we don't understand things. If you take Jin for a class, you're on your own.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/512492","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:40.791944+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTgxMzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2616322","instructor_name":"Shubin Fu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-04-20 15:10:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this class online so take this with a grain of salt. The lectures were asynchronous and useless. He would just go over the reading from the textbook. Prepare to learn a lot of the material yourself. The exam was ripped straight from the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2616322","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:40.791944+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDUzNjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2616322","instructor_name":"Shubin Fu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-03-19 15:58:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful explanations and uses everything straight from the textbook in short, fragmented clips of actual, useful information. Although it is difficult to speak English after speaking a language of Asian origin, the professor did nothing to clarify what he was actually saying and it was a chore to understand what he was saying in the first place","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2616322","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:40.791944+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjU5NjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2616322","instructor_name":"Shubin Fu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-01-10 18:34:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not my favourite professor. Lecture notes are basically textbook trimmings. You will be dependent on your TAs for this class. Homework and quizzes are fine, but the final exam was too long. Fun fact: on the first day, there about 130 students attending his lecture, but by the end of the semester, there were only 20 students attending each time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2616322","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:40.791944+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjAwMTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2616322","instructor_name":"Shubin Fu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-12-26 16:29:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stay away, easily the worst professor Ive ever had. He is an absolute waste of tuition, even my worst high school teacher was better. Hes literally an audiobook, just reads straight from the textbook for the entire lecture. Gives 0 geometric/intuitive explanations. Copies exam questions straight from textbook. Save yourself the trouble.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2616322","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:40.791944+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTQwNzk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2616322","instructor_name":"Shubin Fu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-12-18 21:41:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very bad experience. Just read out of the textbook and assigned questions out of it for the exam. Especially on the final the questions were way too long to be completed during the time given, especially w/o a calculator. If you take the class w/ him prepare to teach yourself or get a ton of help from the TA's.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2616322","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzU3NDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-01-22 13:26:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Breaks everything down to an understandable level.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTgwNTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2011-05-11 18:35:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Had him for math 234 as well. Great professor, easy to get a A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NTczMjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2010-09-03 16:42:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sigurd was the best professor I've had in Madison so far. He teaches somewhat out of the book, but uses lecture notes a lot. He teaches you what you need to know without the unnecessary stuff. Would recommend to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjI2NjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2010-05-18 15:03:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wow that was an easy class.  He was incredibly easy to follow in lecture although he did occasionally throw in some pointless proofs.  Don't let the name fool you, he speaks perfect English.  Exams were some of the easiest I've ever had.  Honestly i nearly failed my last math class and I got a 100 on one exam and a 95 on another.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTkwMzM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2010-05-13 01:22:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I wish Sigurd was my grandpa.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTY4ODU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2010-04-08 22:00:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy tests. Teaches you everything you need for homework and tests. Also, exams are short and in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:12.749699+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODg3MzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2896307","instructor_name":"Thomas Chandler","course_label":"math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-11-04 00:18:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. He made everything so easy to understand, homework problems were super simple after attending lecture, and exams weren't difficult either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2896307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:12.749699+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTk5MjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2896307","instructor_name":"Thomas Chandler","course_label":"math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-06-28 18:53:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lectures and very interesting exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2896307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:12.749699+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzc2MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2896307","instructor_name":"Thomas Chandler","course_label":"math320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-12-22 15:56:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing prof. This is an honors class but Tom tries to make everything clear and manageable. Hw and exams are very original, challenging but interesting. He is very friendly and approachable, and responds to questions well. That said, this is a hard class so get ready to preview and review regularly. The textbook is not very helpful...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2896307","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTYzODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-01-29 17:27:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Legit one of the best math professors I've ever had. Explains the concepts so clearly and makes the lecture really easy to follow.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTIxMDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-01-20 00:32:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lectures and office hours -- clearly loves math and his students!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNDM2ODI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-01-05 03:04:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely take this course with Prof. Yahl, he's one of the best math professors and teaches course material very clearly. He's funny and clearly passionate for math. The course itself is simple to succeed in by utilizing the provided practice exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzI4NDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-12-18 14:12:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really really great professor! He is super nice and his lectures are the best math ones I've had so far -- he only covers important stuff and really explains tough concepts super simply. He also responds to emails quickly. I wish there were more math profs at uw-madison like him. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzE4MDc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-12-17 23:00:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is goat, if you see his name, choose his class, very responsible for each problem you have.  UW-Madison needs more professors like him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODI3MTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-11-08 08:13:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is so goated. Amazing lectures, and notes are very organized and helpful for understanding. Make learning math 320 much easier for me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzcyNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-10-29 15:32:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is well taught but the study guides are very different from the tests, focus on the practice tests. Other then that good class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTY4MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2025-01-17 21:22:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are very engaging and he takes breaks to answer questions and make sure everyone is understanding the material. He explains things simply yet thoroughly","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDIzNTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-12-23 17:37:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"UW-Madison should take pride in having this talented young mathematician. He is, without a doubt, the best instructor I've had so far. You'll enjoy every moment of his class! I had the pleasure of taking topology with him, and it was an incredible experience. Truly outstanding! Thank you, Mr. Yahl, for your dedication and support.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDQ2NzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-05-13 02:29:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took MATH 213 with Professor Yahl. He is hands down the best math professor I have ever had. The lectures are recorded, notes provided, and plenty of study materials for exams. The exams were tough, but very fair. So far it looks like there is no curve, which I think is odd, but I can't recommend him enough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDEyMTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-05-08 23:06:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took MATH 213 with him and he is an amazing professor who cares about his students. He actively wants you to understand the material and helps as much as he can make tests easier for you. Genuinely a really great professor I would take again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTYxOTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-02-08 17:22:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Yahl was hands down the best lecturer I have had at UW-Madison. His lectures are fun, understandable, and not content heavy. He did an excellent job conveying the course's content in an easy to understand manner, and left out all the unnecessary bits. All in all, amazing instructor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODk0NjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-01-17 21:46:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr Yahl isn't only a phenomenal professor, but a very genuine person. He immediately built a rapport with the class which allowed him to not only teach the content in a clear, fun way, but also made approaching and conversing with him an absolute pleasure. He is the best professor I have had, and I hope to take more of his classes in the future!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzkyODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-12-25 23:12:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Yahl was probably my favorite professor I have had. He makes the material extremely easy to understand and doesn't try to incorporate topics that are unnecessary to the class. Additionally, if there was a problem that I didn't know how to do, he would always be able to explain it easily. Definitely recommend Dr. Yahl and his \"magic trick!\"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzY4NjAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-12-21 19:16:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"he is very good at explaining things and is a very nice guy. Would definitely recommend for math 320","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:57.861665+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzU1Njg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2972311","instructor_name":"Thomas Yahl","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-12-20 16:34:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"He does a very good job of telling you what you need to memorize and what is a \"magic trick\". Concepts are explained very clearly and there are examples in lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2972311","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTg1NDIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-12-30 02:06:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you take Andrews for this class, hope you have a good TA. Lectures are proof-intensive, as are tests. The material is difficult to understand straight from him, and test material is unpredictable. He does a very good job of making a simple subject far more complicated than it really is. Avoid him. Three times more likely to get an F than an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzE3Mzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-20 09:45:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Most of the comments here do a good job of summing up Professor Uri Andrews. He places extreme emphasis on proofs in his lectures and exams, does not provide anything in terms of study guides or sample exams, and is stingy on the grading curve. If you are unable to write out proofs by memory for exams, you will not do well in his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzAyNjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-17 13:57:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Uri Andrews is an all-around poor excuse for a professor. He seems like a nice guy, but his tests are extremely difficult in that they are all proofs (that aren't easy to understand), and there is a horrible curve for the exams as well. If you were hovering around the average for an exam, expect a low C. Avoid taking his class at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjk1ODky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-16 16:36:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOTT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!! Worse teacher I've ever had. I got an A in all 3 college math courses I took before this one, but got a D in this!! His tests are almost all proofs which make them impossible. You learn twice as much by skimming the book than you do in lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjkxNzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-16 02:00:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst professor I have had on this campus so far. Tests are all over the place and he seems to have no grip on how to make an exam. Does not give any clue about how the grades are distributed and ends up being a terrible curve. Avoid him if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjg4MDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-15 18:14:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Aside from the poor teaching qualities of this professor, he was disrespectful in his email response regarding grades.  He was one of the very few professors who does not care about students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjg3NzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-15 17:41:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the least intelligent professor I've had on this campus. TA was 500 times the teacher Uri will ever be. Not helpful in office hours. Curve is a little ridiculous but not outrageous. Exams seem to be more a test of \"did you memorize this theorem or proof\" than \"did you actually understand the material?\". Worst professor I've had thus far.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjgxMjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-14 22:07:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"If Uri says that everything on the homework is possible exam material, please remember that he's not kidding.  If you do (and understand) the homework, you'll do fine.  His lectures are very proof based, and will seem all over the place at first, but he did a great job of tying everything together in the end.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjcxNDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-13 17:07:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is actually a great professor. The beginning of the class was rough because he was trying to teach us a bunch of completely new things quickly, but he connected it all really well in the end. If you appreciate the theories behind the calculations, you are going to LOVE this man. If you just want to learn computations, take 319.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjcwMDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-13 09:16:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"People sadly undervalue him. From what i have seen so far a very fair and accommodating professor. The midterms have a strong emphasis on proofs but he sends(could have been TA) review sheets going over many of them that can appear on test. I personally did not go to lecture often but the few times he always went over cool concepts like math logic","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjY4NDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-12 21:12:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good professor, and seems to be a pretty cool guy in general. He said at the beginning of the class that anything on the homework was game for the exams, which was true, so all the people that are whining are probably mad because they got bad grades.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjU3MzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-05-11 01:27:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not nearly as bad as some other math professors. He speaks good English, covers material fairly thoroughly. Because he never taught the course before, hard to know what to expect on exams, but I'd recommend him over a lot of other teachers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:00:24.146487+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5OTI5NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1503053","instructor_name":"Uri Andrews","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2012-03-20 18:47:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't know why his rating are so low, but Andrews is a lot better than what these reviews are saying.  At least for Math 320, the tests are very reasonable and his lectures are more interesting than the norm.  If you are taking 320, he's a good professor to have.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1503053","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjU1MTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2008-04-07 19:15:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst math teacher I've ever had. He's boring and doesn't effectively convey the material. He's also very arrogant. This class was the exception to the rule, discussion was very helpful and lecture was completely worthless. Avoid Gong at any cost!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:08.346465+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDcxOTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3131256","instructor_name":"Yang  Yang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-05-08 17:28:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"A pretty good professor, went through examples and explained concepts well. Unfortunately doesn't post lecture recordings or notes, but there are filled-in versions of notes to follow along with, since he used the chalkboard unlike some of the other 320 professors. Not too hard of a course if you pay attention in lecture and do the homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3131256","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:08.346465+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDU0ODkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3131256","instructor_name":"Yang  Yang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-05-07 02:31:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Yang clearly has a strong passion for the subject, but his lectures are often difficult to understand. All of his notes are done on the chalkboard and are abstract/proof-heavy, making them hard to follow. Further, the notes covered in class don't completely align with the notes posted online so it helps to come to lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3131256","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:08.346465+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTg1MDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3131256","instructor_name":"Yang  Yang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2026-04-30 18:40:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never posts the lectures even during a snow storm. Not a good lecturer at all. Does not use technology and only writes on the chalk board. Needed a microphone and when he got one there was constant feedback, honestly was better when he was just super quiet. Slight accent, not a big deal but is not a great combo with his poor lecturing skills.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3131256","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:06.713405+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzA3NTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1090935","instructor_name":"Yannan Qiu","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2009-01-02 21:44:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Qiu's lectures were based almost entirely off of the book except they were more confusing because no one could understand him.  Asking a question in class is useless because he can't comprehend what you're asking.  Class was super easy though.  Mostly manipulating matrices.  Stuff you learned in 7th grade.  Tests and h/w were a breeze.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1090935","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzEwMTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-01-06 17:26:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"My biggest problem is that it seems like he is teaching grad students. I have seen practice exams from other professors and heard about the class from others, and the class seems much easier. There were so many theoretical applications and proofs that sometimes it felt more like an English class. I guess I have a deeper understanding though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjgzOTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2022-01-01 19:20:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't really understand why there are so many negative comment on prof. Shi. As a Chinese newly trasferred student, I think he has made things pretty clear(if you find it harder and harder to understand his lectures, I think the only reason is you even didn't try to understand the last lecture by reviewing)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njc3MTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-12-30 15:14:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is easily the worst class I have taken. This course made me hate math. I went to lectures and took notes on all lecture material, but I learned little from Professor Shi. Most of my learning came from reading the textbook. Going to lectures was a waste of time. Even discussions were useless as the TA often explained concepts wrong.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njc1NDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-12-30 02:41:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are awful and he provides no feedback or resources. He over explains the really easy stuff and then gives no explanation on very difficult topics. He is unclear about his grading policies and doesnt care about his students at all. One of the worse classes I have ever taken. Avoid him at all cost","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:30.110885+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njc0MjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2539834","instructor_name":"Yousheng Shi","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2021-12-29 22:13:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Unless you already know the material and are taking the class for kicks, the only way to pass is to teach yourself from the textbook. Complete waste of tuition money to take his section. By the second exam, the majority of the class stopped going to his lectures and probably got better grades because of it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2539834","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTk4MTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-12-25 22:18:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yu Chan is probably one of the best math professors here at UW-Madison. He provides excellent and clear class notes on Canvas along with so practice problems that are similar to exam questions. The exams are so very doable and easy if you study his notes. In general, easy A with a little effort. His jokes are also good lol. Thank you Yu Chan!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjU1OTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-09-22 02:35:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just a genuinely good person. I was in a bit of a rough spot with my math before going to him, and he really helped me get back the confidence and love for math that I had lost. Easily the best math prof I've had so far at Madison, very clear and simplifies things down to the point that you can actually apply it yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjM1NTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-09-08 22:41:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hes a good professor who establishes clear expectations of his students. If you come to class and do all the homework, you will get a good grade and vice versa. Its not too much work, but you do have to do all the work. 10/10 would recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjg0NDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-05-13 16:11:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was unbelievably straight forward. Put the time into really understanding your notes. His note outlines are incredible, I'd highly recommend printing them for lectures. Problems on the exams are pretty much the same with the exception of the numbers. Reading the textbook and doing the recommended problems helps, but is not necessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIzMjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-05-06 21:59:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great teacher. Actually cares about teaching you content. His english is really good and you can understand him. Goes over a lot of examples in class. Tests and quizzes are just like homework, nothing harder. Very specific about his standards/grading. Lectures not mandatory but go to them; they're really helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDkwMDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2020-04-20 15:58:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"On the first day of class he said "my goal is to make sure that at the end of the semester you don't hate math more than you already do" and definitely stuck to that. Not much homework, exams are EXACTLY what he says is gonna be on there. Hes a good guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:25.232660+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTQ4NDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2969423","instructor_name":"Yuchen Liao","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-04-24 22:31:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fast and unclear","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2969423","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:25.232660+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODI5MTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2969423","instructor_name":"Yuchen Liao","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2024-01-04 05:29:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"has a strong accent and a bit of a stutter, so it can be hard to follow his lectures at times\n . He clearly has a high level of understanding of the material so it can be hard to understand the concepts. He definitely grows on you over time. The course material directly follows the textbook which is laid out very clearly so its a great resource","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2969423","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:25.232660+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODA3MTM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2969423","instructor_name":"Yuchen Liao","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-12-29 04:03:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yuchen is horrible at responding to students, especially on Piazza. Took him for 320, absolutely wouldn't recommend. Fortunately I was able to go to another professor's lecture instead.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2969423","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:25.232660+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzAxNzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2969423","instructor_name":"Yuchen Liao","course_label":"MATH320","course_id":"MATH 320","course_uid":"course_0002a781bc9543f3a2ac1a94","review_date":"2023-12-16 03:27:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid at all costs. His lectures were pretty much useless and did not prepare us for exams. He does not respond to emails or show up to his office hours so it is hard to get any help outside class. He wouldn't post the filled in notes unless pestered about it in Piazza so it was impossible to catch up if you fell behind. Do not take 320 with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2969423","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]