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His teaching skills are noticeably bad, slow and boring yet still confusing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798177","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:25.714753+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDAzNjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798177","instructor_name":"Andrew Krenz","course_label":"Math112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2023-11-16 09:15:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a natural born teacher. He expected us to attend lectures even though they made no sense, confusing us all even more. His teaching skills are pretty bad, slow and boring yet still confusing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798177","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:25.714753+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODg5ODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798177","instructor_name":"Andrew Krenz","course_label":"Math112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-11-25 02:24:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Math 222 with Andrew over the summer. Andrew wrote 300 pages of course notes (with fun pictures) for this class which provided students with an alternative point of view distinct from the textbook. I highly recommend Andrew to any student that really wants to dive into the material and understand math on a deep and intuitive level. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798177","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:25.714753+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NTUwMzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798177","instructor_name":"Andrew Krenz","course_label":"Math112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-07-29 23:32:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a Math 222 in summer. Andrew is definitely not awful. He answers my questions in a way that is very helpful to me. And he answers everyone's questions as long as they go to him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798177","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:25.714753+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzEwODQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2798177","instructor_name":"Andrew Krenz","course_label":"Math112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-05-11 17:39:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Krenz is a TA, he is horrible, I don't recommend. His lectures were confusing, grading was inconsistent. He refuses to explain in another way, and refuses to answer questions. If you get Krenz, switch classes immediately. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2798177","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:47.626756+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTYyNzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3150968","instructor_name":"Anna Pham","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2026-04-29 00:19:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Literally, what is this class? I have never met anyone who has gotten better than a C in the class, and it's essentially High School level.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3150968","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:47.626756+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjQ3MDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3150968","instructor_name":"Anna Pham","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2026-02-26 14:25:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"talks so fast during lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3150968","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:54:47.626756+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjM4OTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3150968","instructor_name":"Anna Pham","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-12-14 04:04:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Was very hard to understand what she was teaching and really hard to follow/read her work on the screen. She went through everything extremely fast and cared more about getting through all the topics than making sure people understood. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3150968","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:28.304265+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzgwOTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1704873","instructor_name":"Balazs Strenner","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2014-01-22 11:44:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Balazs was a great TA and extremely nice. I was placed in the wrong math so it was insanely easy but he knew how to explain things for those that did not understand them. He was also very lenient on attendance when I injured my foot and was on crutches.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1704873","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODQ2NDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2023-05-07 04:49:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have the chance to not take this professor, DONT. I had an ok TA and did well on homework and overall quizzes. I never met Billy Jackson and think the class has incredibly complicated and in depth content for first semester Algebra class. Much of the content I had friends in Calc 2/ tested out of math, be unable to assist with content. 0/10 ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTc1Njk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-12-18 03:12:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Billy is the overall Professor for my class, but the class is actually taught by a TA. I had two different TA's throughout the semester and both were not great. All of the resources and notes you get for the class are not helpful. The notes we do in class are almost all writing instead of practice problems. There are quizzes two days of the week. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTU2Njg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-12-16 17:46:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Compared to what I've heard about the other instructors that teach Math 112, I don't think Billy Jackson was HORRIBLE. He obviously knows what he's talking about. There are quizzes twice a week which forces you to attend class. The third exam is a (very easy) group exam which boosted my grade. Overall, not an amazing instructor, but not the worst.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTUzNTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-12-16 08:35:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"he does not explain his teaching. he does not care for students. be prepared to teach yourself. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTQ3Njkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-12-16 01:32:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"GRADING FOR TA MAYA BANKS!!!\n\nShe is the nicest person ever, connects to the students, and understands what the students are going through. She gets blindsided by Billy Jackson but does her best. She makes sure her students know what is going on. Such a fun TA","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTQ3NjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-12-16 01:28:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"He does not care for the students or the TAs. The work compared to the exams is not connected. This was the worst class I have ever taken. I would not recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDE4Mzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-12-08 00:20:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is bad","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MDE4MzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-12-08 00:19:07 +0000 UTC","comment":" ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODY5NzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-11-20 13:58:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Combination of lectures and us getting to practice and discuss things on our own. I have been to class every day and there is always at least one if not two opportunities for us to practice on our own and I like this because it helps me do the homework.  Two quizzes each work which helps with exams and very fast so be careful not to get behind.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODU4OTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-11-17 23:12:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Billy Jackson claimed the first day of class he was going to do interactive learning. I was excited because I am not the best at math and need help a lot. Well, this happened rarely. The lectures are too fast paced and his handwriting is absolutely ineligible. The textbook does not help with understanding concepts. Worst math class I've ever taken.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Nzk0MDY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-11-08 05:12:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Jackson does not care about his students whatsoever. If you are sick or have to miss class for any reason, it's basically good luck and you get a zero. He is only interested in doing what's easiest for himself and CLEARLY does not care about the success or wellbeing of any of his students. Overall, avoid this class at all costs. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzMzNjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-10-25 13:25:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NzEwODk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-10-18 15:34:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesn't believe in standard lectures. Work in groups for most of the class, what you learn is often reliant on what your group collectively knows. At least two homework assignments on the online textbook a week. You have a quiz every class (group and individual). He's somewhat helpful, but he understands the content too well to use layman's terms. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzg3ODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-05-21 20:48:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took Jackson for Math 240. Grade is approx 40% participation/easy weekly quizzes and 60% tough, proof based exams. Lectures emphasize practicing concepts which is nice. He makes reviews for each exam and very active on piazza. This is a tough class, especially with the math department, but Jackson makes if doable. Just study A LOT for the exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzEwNjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-05-11 17:22:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jackson was my professor, but didn't actually teach. My TA Krenz - incapable of teaching. Billy was good and helpful for office hours. I had covid and he was not helpful, I missed a quiz and got a zero and was told there was nothing they could do about it. They also said they couldn't accommodate me at all while in quarantine. I don't recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjc4ODg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-05-08 18:35:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He worked as the director chair of the course but the actual class was run by incapable TAs. I recommend reading the textbook chapters before going to the lecture. Billy is actually helpful during office hours and cares more about understanding the concept. Although the real issue is the disorganization of the course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjA3NTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-05-01 21:37:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did not take Math 114 with him, but Math 240. His lectures can be hard to follow and the exams are a lot more difficult than the homework, some of the problems that are on the exams aren't even on the review. Whenever someone asks a question, his answers can be ambiguous and are not that good at clarifying concepts or any misunderstandings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ2OTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-24 03:39:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"barely a professor - lectures are youtube videos done by a different prof., & there is no encouragement to ask questions or to retain the information. instruction is not given to ta's as to what to include for lectures which results in a widely unprepared student body for tests and quizzes. also required in-person test during omicron spike.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM4NjI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-23 03:09:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"probably the most insensitive person at this school. he does not care about the well-being of the students. he wasnt my direct professor but he was the department chair of the class i took. he required 600+ individuals to take an exam in person during the omicron spike.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI0MzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-21 22:16:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"this class was actually horrible. the lectures are online, so it is hard to get clarity on the lecture content. there is not a variety of practice problems given. the tests and quizzes are almost nothing like the lecture content. very easy to get lost, but if you can teach yourself or took algebra in high school you might be okay.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjIzNDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-21 21:20:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"this class sucks. you have to watch the lecture and take notes on your own and the actual classes are a waste of time. the tests are really hard and don't compare to the in class discussion at all. not accommodating either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjE1MTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-21 03:08:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"You take notes by yourself before discussion, in discussion you're given easy worksheets to complete with a group. However, homework is a lot more challenging. Reviews and tests are way harder and do not compare to discussion worksheets. Dr. J is not accommodating of alternate exams. To top everything off all 3 of my exams were mis-graded.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTMyMDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-15 04:18:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"I learned a lot but I personally didnt like the group work. I got stuck with a group who all had calculus in high school but they couldnt do the stuff we were supposed to be doing like the graphs. I learned way more just doing the problems on my own than I ever did from the group. Asking the TAs questions during class helps.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:47.873747+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzI3MjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2690031","instructor_name":"Bryan Oakley","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-01-10 07:20:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"In person lectures made a lot of simple topics quite confusing than what I was previously taught in school. The exams and quizzes are difficult and you will find that some of them include questions that we never discussed how to solve. Overall, I would never take this class again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2690031","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:47.873747+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjgyODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2690031","instructor_name":"Bryan Oakley","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-01-01 02:45:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Oakley is a good guy however his quizzes and exams are a lot harder than what is taught in class. He gives us resources to study for like the previous quizzes and exams from last year but those are a lot easier than the exams given this year.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2690031","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:47.873747+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjY2ODk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2690031","instructor_name":"Bryan Oakley","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-28 14:29:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"For what is relatively supposed to be a lower level/"easier" math class, this class was a lot harder than I had expected. Most of the learning you have to do outside of class on your own, because you won't take away much from the in person lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2690031","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:47.873747+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjUxNjg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2690031","instructor_name":"Bryan Oakley","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-04-28 23:15:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great guy and very understanding. The actual material for this class made a lot of sense and was easy but the tests will completely screw you over. It was open note and Im normally an A student but failed the tests. They were NEVER relevant to what you learned. One of our tests had a 52% average. This class is supposed to be low level and is not!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2690031","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:17.065433+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NzEzMjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1236450","instructor_name":"David Seal","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2009-04-27 02:07:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good Guy and even better TA. This is one of the only TAs you will find that is easy to understand, has easy to understand lectures, and is very helpful. If you do the homework before class, like assigned, you will hit this class out of the park and get an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1236450","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:17.065433+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjkxMTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1236450","instructor_name":"David Seal","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2008-12-29 12:39:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice but not a great teacher.  Always made mistakes on the board or didn't know how to do problems.  Seemed really behind what the other TA's were doing, especially with section grading.  He was always late to class, really scatter-brained, and just flat out annoying.  I would switch sections.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1236450","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNzIzNjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2007-01-04 22:08:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst teacher I have ever had. SWITCH IF POSSIBLE, make so many mistakes it is impossible to follow, has an annoying weird spanish accent and doesn't know how to teach math.  Exams are not made by him so he has no idea what is on the exam and tells you all the wrong stuff to study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDYyMjcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2006-11-22 15:34:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good teacher. Funny. Does make a lot of mistakes, but somehow it's helpful....if you can catch his mistakes, it means you understand what's going on.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMjU2NjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2006-09-28 20:10:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's nice, funny, and easy to follow along with in class. He does a lot of helpful examples in class and shows the steps to problems quite clearly. Weekly quizzes are very easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTUxODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2006-05-28 20:27:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODcxMjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2006-05-11 18:16:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very nice and laid back but he makes a lot of mistakes while teaching and doesn't realize it until we say something.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjE0NjU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2005-05-02 13:36:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"pretty good teacher, examples and explanations are really clear. makes some mistakes, but are easy to catch. pretty funny.The tests are killer, though, so make sure you study and stay on top of the homework. As long as you do the work , the weekly quizzes are pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODkwNDY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2004-12-02 15:40:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought he did a really good job of giving example problems that apply to all of the problems that you need to know.  If you take notes of the problems he does on the board and understand them, the weekly quiz are pretty easy.  I wish that I could have him teach all of my math classes!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODE2OTM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2004-12-01 22:43:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good teacher.A lil hard to understand bc he has a slight accent, but he is pretty funny.As long as you study you'll do great on the weekly quizzes.The exams really suck, but study and you'll be fine.Don't take the 7:45 because it's boring that early!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzU0NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2013-05-14 10:06:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Diane Rivard is listed as the teacher for this class, but we never saw her. We were only taught by the TA. I think the structure of this class is pretty horrible. It seems like they have been steadily trying to improve it though, so hopefully it actually gets better. One nice thing is if you get an A on the exams you don't have to come to class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:41:36.917617+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjQyNTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3151157","instructor_name":"Elizabeth Hankins","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-12-14 14:29:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is just college algebra, so it was easy for me, but only because I taught myself the entire class material. Elizabeth Hankins genuinely does not understand the content and struggles to teach it. She often got basic equations wrong, made easy calculation errors, and could not answer questions. You will not learn anything from her.\n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3151157","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:48.761629+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjMzNTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2282952","instructor_name":"Enkhzaya Enkhtaivan","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-22 18:35:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Does not clearly explain math, which makes understanding very difficult, we have to watch lecture videos and receive very little assistance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2282952","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNDI1MDQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2003-09-19 19:17:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:03.019981+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjkzMjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1382088","instructor_name":"Jaeho Lee","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2012-01-09 03:06:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jaeho had a really difficult time communicating with the class. The first test had an average grade of a "D" for his section. He was hard to find during office hours and failed to explain difficult problems. I would strongly recommend trying to find another T.A. if you're signed up with Jaeho. Switching would be well worth the effort!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1382088","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:35:03.019981+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MDk1NzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1382088","instructor_name":"Jaeho Lee","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2011-10-22 21:26:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"bottom line: if he is your TA, transfer as soon as you can. you can hardly understand him, very poor TA. He made the rudimentary subject of algebra extremely challenging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1382088","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjI1MTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-05-09 13:52:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is great","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjEyODEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-05-08 17:40:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's amazing ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNzExMzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-02-26 17:52:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's great","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjgyOTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-02-18 18:22:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"A great teacher that prepared me for high school very well. His class was difficult but not frustrating. He explains things good. He gets game. He is super chill. The only way you wouldn't like him is if you suck at math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTA3NjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2023-03-15 16:57:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is so bad of a teacher I would never like to see him again ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzk5MDIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2022-05-24 13:38:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"he is good","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU3NDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-26 20:29:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I should probably preface this by saying I hate math. However, for such a low/elementary level class this course was ridiculously challenging. Can't mathway your grade into an A. Do the work, go to the tutoring sessions. Overall Malloy attempts to help students, but lectures are terribly dull.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjMyOTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-12-22 17:48:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jake honestly was a terrible professor. He does not explain things well at all. Weekly homework & online quizzes (like 5 questions tho) are super easy, but the tests are ridiculous. He honestly does not know how to teach. Usually attendance is a mandatory part of ur grade. He makes you do worksheets in class & honestly just sucks. I barely passed","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODM3MzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-05-10 16:50:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really nice professor and lectures are neatly organized. Walked the class through most examples though so it was harder to do problems on your own at first. Homework is assigned weekly online, also no calculator on exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTc4NTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-12-31 02:20:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you do not have a good understanding of algebra coming into this class, you will not do well. The only was I earned and AB was due to do fact that I remembered most from high school. The way Jake&TAs explains concepts is just confusing and not helpful. On many occasions I had to email by high school algebra teacher for something to make sense.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTE5MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-12-20 20:15:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jake Malloy is not a good teacher. Im sure he's a nice guy but he's rude in class, does not teach the material well, and makes everything much harder than it needs to be. He makes you more confused during class and the homework is way easier than the test. I would not take this class because he does not know how to explain the concepts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTc4OTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-10-17 12:53:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a good professor in my opinion, not very accessible outside of class having only 2 days where he attends lab hours for 1 hour. Gives sample problems in class but rarely goes over the answers. doesn't explain things well. came into class understanding some concepts then with how he explains it im so lost and confused, most help comes from the TA","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDQxMTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-05-09 15:34:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think if you actually do all of the homework without a calculator, show up to lectures and pay attention you'll do fine. I barely paid attention, skipped a few lectures on non-group quiz days and prepared a minimal amount but still managed to make it out with a C lol but it was pretty tough. The videos on his youtube channel are super helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzIwNjAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-12-22 22:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"The whole class was SO disappointing. I have never had a math teacher who was completely incompetent of teaching material effectively. The lectures were purely his stream of consciousness in 3 word spurts that often led to no clear answer (as he rarely finishes a problem). You leave class feeling unprepared for tests and bored. DON'T recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjQ1NDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-12-17 14:47:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He rarely finishes a sample problem completely through and struggles to communicate his knowledge to the class, if he has any I am not sure. He told us he struggles with arithmatic and we should stop if he makes a mistake which seems hilarious since he is teaching algebra. You might as well just teach yourself all the material as he is no help","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjM5OTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-12-16 22:09:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are boring and awkward, tests and homework are much harder than what's presented in class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTg5OTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-12-13 23:33:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"SO BAD. Doesn't know how to teach at all but if you teach yourself the material and read the textbook you should be fine. Overall its just OK.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTU3ODQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-11-24 15:37:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"actually the worst. he plays with graphs the entire time and is an ass. there are no curves to the tests","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:34:58.338082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4Nzc3MTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2289672","instructor_name":"Jake Malloy","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-10-24 12:57:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not specific in lectures, doesn't really know how to teach or deal with students, very condescending, homework and tests are always much more difficult than what he teaches in class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2289672","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:08.798032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzE4NDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2955552","instructor_name":"Jenny Wei","course_label":"Math112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2024-04-30 21:56:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was one of the most unprofessional professors I've ever had. She openly shamed me and other students. Her lectures made me more confused than if I just didn't go. The content isn't even difficult, her teaching is just so bad. When you ask questions she is unhelpful. I wouldn't recommend taking her section if you have a choice. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2955552","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:08.798032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDc5Njkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2955552","instructor_name":"Jenny Wei","course_label":"Math112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2023-11-30 23:13:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take a class with Jenny Wei, she does not teach or explain things well and if you ask her questions, she usually does not know the answer. This class is extremely homework heavy and there's a quiz every class that requires you to come to class. She is also quite rude to students and is not considerate. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2955552","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:31:58.923827+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MTY1NzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:202885","instructor_name":"Joel Robbin","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2009-09-01 11:23:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"hands down worst professor i've ever had. extremely unorganized, unhelpful, and does not know how to teach what he is supposed to be teaching. the board is a mess when he writes on it, and he constantly erases notes because students always find errors in his work. avoid if possible, if not, be prepared to learn yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/202885","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:17.092432+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTU0Mzc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1852353","instructor_name":"Joseph Murfin","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2013-12-14 17:05:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, Joe is a fun teacher. He makes sure you understand the material and is always more than willing to help you out!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852353","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:17.092432+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzI2NTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1852353","instructor_name":"Joseph Murfin","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2013-11-15 18:41:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's very into making sure you understand it and encourages you to participate when he is teaching the lesson. He's an extremely cool person and is super fun. Really connects with you if you take the time to talk to him. Love having him as a teacher and wish I could have him again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1852353","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:09.475523+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODc5MzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2097803","instructor_name":"Josh Blatz","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2016-01-05 13:16:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"You have to ask Josh several times for him to explain something, and it's usually very confusing. He sometimes seems unsure about the material himself, which is not comforting for a student. The tests are very hard, and there are two for each unit. Most of the class is online, and homework is very long. Only take this if you have to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2097803","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTMxMjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-04-10 20:27:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Justin is the best math professor, I have ever had. His lectures are very neat and organized, and he provides many example questions; often on his exams. Exams are very straightforward and if you do the homework and watch the lectures, you will get a good grade. TRUST ME, he genuinely cares about his students, just make the effort to talk to him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTIwMjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-04-08 01:42:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures were super easy to understand and very clear (he has some of the best penmanship I've seen from a professor). There is mandatory discussion where you work on worksheets with other students which was helpful. The tests were fair and so was the homework. It was one of the better classes I had online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDEwNzMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-03-05 00:50:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was fairly homework heavy, assignments would be up to 30 questions while the quizzes would only consist of 6. Easy, basic algebra class. Lecture were nice and easy to understand. The short lectures were nice refreshers if thats all you needed. Fairly easy class, I just didnt do many assignments.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjgzMjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-01-16 01:02:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am not great at math, however, when I do take a math course I put as much effort as possible to understand the course material and seek help constantly. I ended up crying during the final because none of the information given on the review was on the exam. Lectures are not explained very well and exam/quiz material is not communicated well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjY5Nzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-01-13 01:44:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was nice, but we were graded almost entirely on exams. The communication also wasn't great, because at one point over 10% of my class thought we could use a calculator on an exam and we were penalized. He was relatively prompt at responding to questions and emails, but overall I thought this class was stressful for no reason.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjY5NzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2021-01-13 01:40:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was nice and answered questions and emails promptly, but the grade was dependent on exam scores entirely. The things we went over in the discussion never coincided with the content of the exams. There was also a huge miscommunication on one of the exams, where over 10% of the class thought we could use a calculator so communication wasn't great","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTcwMzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-12-22 00:23:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take this professors course. He does not care even the slightest about his students. His lectures are unbelievably boring. He suggests doing about a million example problems before quizzes and tests and then none are even close to the exam questions. Only good part was I had an amazing TA who was willing to help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDkzOTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-12-16 03:58:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"he cannot teach. had him online and his lectures were decent but he speaks in a very monotone voice. like where is the energy? exams and quizzes are hard. he teaches things with very confusing methods. had to watch youtube videos to learn. if you do not have background knowledge of algebra would not recommend it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDA1NDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-12-09 21:47:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Explains relatively clearly, just be sure to watch the pre lecture and lecture videos every week. Helpful in explaining outside of class as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTg0NDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-12-08 16:06:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"cares very little about your success and has a very monotoned voice while lecturing. doesn't always give examples, just assumed you knew the information prior to the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTU4Mjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-12-05 13:09:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesnt really care","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDg1Mzcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-07-05 05:12:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is about an average lecturer, nothing interesting, but it covers the material. However, I felt very disrespected when I spoke to him. He would cut me off in the middle of asking a question or would tell me not to bother him and talk to my TA. He's an okay lecturer but has a very disrespectful attitude.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMzAxMjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-05-15 03:20:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Sukiennik was one of my least favorite professors at UW-Madison. Not only were his lectures boring, but he genuinely did NOT care about his students. I emailed him to ask for help on several occasions and he responded with "ask you TA" (my TA was clueless & very little help). I have more complaints, just not even characters in this text.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjU2NzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-05-10 19:29:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is no curve and this class is so poorly taught. The only reason I did not fail is from prior knowledge of algebra.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjM2Mzk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-05-08 00:24:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Justin doesn't teach 112, there's like 5 TA's who do, but he does upload weekly pre-lecture videos that are so helpful for what you're learning. I'm not good at math, but if you put in the work, you will do good in this class. All of the TA's are willing to help and give you all the materials to succeed. 4 exams, 3 quizzes, and weekly online hw.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTUyMzIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-03-05 01:23:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is one of the worst. Absolutely horrible at lecturing on relatively basic math. Can't make eye contact, doesn't answer questions, and is one of the most condescending people I've ever had the displeasure of learning from. Avoid this man at all costs! His corny pre-lecture videos and useless lectures will confuse you more than help you!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODc4NTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2020-01-30 01:51:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is a model of everything wrong in teaching. He can't teach, has so much homework it takes 2+ hours a day if you want to do well. The TA's are trying there best but they often didn't know either. Tests were incredibly hard and he does not care about students. The only way of doing ok is doing everything yourself with no help at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzU2NTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-25 05:18:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took calculus in high school, so I expected to do fine since it is supposed to be simple algebra. The lectures discussed easy problems, while the tests consisted of extremely difficult examples we went over once or not at all. The TAs weren't helpful and are told not to go over example problems in discussion. Also, there is no curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzM2MDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-21 05:08:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is very disorganized. The pre lecture videos, actual lectures, and discussion worksheets do not correlate whatsoever. It is very confusing to know what to study for tests. The homework is usually about 100 questions each week. That being said, show up to every discussion and do the homework to help boost your grade. Don't take this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzM1MjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-21 03:10:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst prof ever. My TA even told me he couldn't care less about undergrads. Class is horrible and the material is really out of order and unorganized. His lectures are great but the information is so simplified compared to what is on the test. Eventually just skipped lecture to do the 100 question HW assignments instead. Avoid this man.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzE3Njcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-19 13:26:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the worst. Solves easy problems in the lectures and pre-lecture videos and gives super hard exam problems. Discussion worksheets are super hard, and he discourages the TAs from solving the worksheets on the document camera. He made the final exam the hardest and I think I will go two letter grades down. I feel bad for TAs working for him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjgxMDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-16 21:40:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"He reads straight from the screen instead of explaining. No emotion when teaching and doesn't make eye contact with the class ever. We asked him what to study for the final and he said "Get sleep and be healthy." Bad teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjIwNDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-12 02:11:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easily the worst professor I have ever had. He is incredibly rude and disrespectful to students and TA's. Also, horrendous at communicating. I had an infection and contagious strep, sent him a doctor's note and he said it did not count as an excuse and made me come to the exam. This man should not be a professor. He's an embarrassment to the school","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjEyNDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-11 19:04:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Justin lacks care for his students. Good luck getting through an early morning lecture without slamming your head into a wall. The guy does not teach and leaves it to the TA's, which is the wrong way of going about it. Overall, awful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjAwNDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-11 00:31:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't expect to be able to talk to him at all. It is pretty obvious he does not care how his students do in the class. Hopefully you get a good TA because that is who will be asking all of your questions to. Make sure to do the pre-lecture checks especially if you're the type to want to skip lecture often.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTkxMjkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-10 15:36:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"The homework does not correlate with the lectures. I missed most of the lectures and still passed the class with an A. Overall a very careless teacher. He fails to teach the material, and instead, he just solves the problems rather than explaining.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTkxMjc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-10 15:34:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take this class. The lectures do not help at all, he knows what he's talking about but is not a good teacher. The material on the exams and quizzes do not correlate with what we learn, and theres new material that we haven't learned.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTEzNTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-12-03 21:02:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"the lectures don't help. he does an ok job at explaining what he's writing but that doesn't matter because the exams and quizzes don't correlate on terms of level of difficulty. TA's are great but they can't help you with every little question. if you have a good background on algebra then you'll be fine, but the rest of us are struggling.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzkwOTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-11-11 04:59:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Go to all the discussions so you can get a 100 in attendance because the exams can be lowkey hard!! the prof is very awkward and the TAs are terrible for this class, at least mine is. he has trouble explaining nearly every question we ask. i go to tutoring twice a week and i am still struggling. but do the hw and attend class for a grade boost.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzU3MTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-11-05 00:19:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesnt explain the math he does in lecture. He completes the problems, but doesnt really explain how he got that answer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjY2MTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-10-06 19:18:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor seems to not care about what he teaches. For example, he announced on the first day of class during the lecture that we should not ask him questions, we should ask the TA's. He also does not explain things thoroughly. I would find myself looking to Khan Acadamy to learn. He knows what he is talking about, just not how to teach it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:00.678798+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTkzMTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2434042","instructor_name":"Kevin Kristensen","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-12-12 17:37:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hello","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2434042","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:00.678798+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTkyMjc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2434042","instructor_name":"Kevin Kristensen","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-12-12 17:00:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kevin is a pretty chill guy, but not the best instructor. He struggles to use the projectors during lecture and usually shows up to class 5 minutes late telling us that we need to take it easy on him because he wasn't feeling well. He likes to explain basic concepts in the most confusing way possible and then get mad when we ask questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2434042","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:00.678798+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTkyMjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2434042","instructor_name":"Kevin Kristensen","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-12-12 16:59:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never actually knows what he is doing, does 3/4 of the problem then realizes he did it all wrong and then won't finish it. Gets distracted by technical difficulties and loud noises outside. Never answers your emails. Doesn't gives an easy explanation of what he is doing which makes the class 10 times harder then it needs to be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2434042","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:26:00.678798+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTkyMDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2434042","instructor_name":"Kevin Kristensen","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-12-12 16:51:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I liked Kevin, besides the fact that he had no clue what he was doing, he was a pretty chill dude. He often gets distracted by the projector not working which he finds so entertaining. He has a tattoo that he talks about sometimes. Overall pretty chill dude, but he should not be a math teacher, stand up comedian fits him better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2434042","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:51.215319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDQ3MTEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3140293","instructor_name":"Logan Heath","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2026-05-06 17:31:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very hard class. Logan overcomplicates topics in ways that feel unnecessary and isn't easy to work with. I attended every lecture and still left confused most days. I ended up teaching myself, relying on classmates, and going to the MLC. Honestly learned more from Chat GPT. After spring break, about 75% of the class dropped. Save your GPA. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3140293","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:51.215319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTIxODk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3140293","instructor_name":"Logan Heath","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2026-04-24 04:59:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Everything said in this class by the professor was way too overcomplicated for an elementary, 100-level class. You're better off by only going for the weekly quizzes and then going to the MLC for further help, or just take the class with a different professor. At this point, watching YouTube videos and reading from the textbook teaches you more.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3140293","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:51.215319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODk5ODUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3140293","instructor_name":"Logan Heath","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2026-04-22 15:41:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE MATH 112 WITH LOGAN. He does not know how to teach and I have had to teach myself literally everything. I don't know how i am passing. Avoid if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3140293","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:51.215319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODcxNzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3140293","instructor_name":"Logan Heath","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2026-04-19 22:29:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have never struggled more in a math course. The syllabus does not match up to previous years so there is no way to study for the extremely difficult quizzes or exams. Weekly quizzes, switching from single to group and only 10 mins. He explains things backwards and leaves the class behind others, not getting to all material before exams. No Logan.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3140293","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:51.215319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjIwMjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3140293","instructor_name":"Logan Heath","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2026-02-17 22:06:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bad at explaining the concepts and way over complicated everything. Taught myself most of the content and the exams were inconsistent. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3140293","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:51.215319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTg2MTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3140293","instructor_name":"Logan Heath","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2026-02-05 16:18:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"DO NOT TAKE CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR. I've had to teach myself more topics than he has been able to teach in class, and my classmate is better at teaching me the subject matters. He over-complicates things WAY too much. Save yourself the time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3140293","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:51.215319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTc3OTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3140293","instructor_name":"Logan Heath","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2026-02-03 15:49:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kind of awkward and completely over complicates things in a way that is frustrating to understand. Avoid if you can. Made me forget how to complete the square when I had already known how to do it. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3140293","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:51.215319+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzg0ODk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3140293","instructor_name":"Logan Heath","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-12-23 15:42:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid him if you can. He in not good at explaining things and is generally just awkward. My class received 10 mins for the in-class quizzes while other instructors gave 15 mins. If you do have him, check over all you exams, on every single one I wasn't awarded I points I deserved. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3140293","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:07.391085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NTk1NjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:914428","instructor_name":"Meghan De Witt","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2008-06-18 22:36:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best Math TA's there is. She REALLY cares about her students and will help if needed. She's a little stern sometimes but most of the time she is funny. The math history lessons are fun too. Definately recommend her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/914428","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:41.194775+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTg2MTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2205740","instructor_name":"Michael Powers","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2016-12-20 21:57:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"This math class was the most uninteresting math class I have ever taken. Michael's lectures were extremely boring. When asking for help, he would try to give it to you but often times wouldn't help and would leave me more confused. You have to teach yourself all information.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2205740","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:41.194775+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTgyNDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2205740","instructor_name":"Michael Powers","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2016-12-20 16:52:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, Michael did a fine job teaching Math 112. People criticize him because they don't understand what he says when in reality its mostly the students (one's not particularly strong in math). If you're struggling and need help, he is more than willing to help you (he's not there to babysit you and make sure you're learning). It's college lol.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2205740","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:41.194775+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mzg2MzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2205740","instructor_name":"Michael Powers","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2016-12-08 10:59:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have had for a math class. He never comes prepared and when he does work in front of the class, he always does a different, more confusing way that the book isn't teaching us to do. He'll have half of the problem done and then say that everything is wrong and he has to start again. Lecture is pointless, you have to teach yourself","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2205740","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:04.670276+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjIyNDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3062702","instructor_name":"Owen Goff","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-01-30 17:59:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Owen is a nice person. However, he teaches very fast, which makes it difficult for me to catch up. Whenever asking questions on one of the math problems, he makes it quick and doesn't break it down. Just him teaching in general is confusing. I highly recommend going to the math learning center or just watch the organic chemistry tutor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3062702","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:04.670276+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzMyNjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3062702","instructor_name":"Owen Goff","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2024-12-16 23:38:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"He heavily requires participation. He requires students to work in groups of three and will call you out by name to work with other students. He requires answers to questions and will not continue lecture until he is answered. He moved fast and was hard to understand. Would not recommend his section if you are not a avid participator in lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3062702","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:21.980098+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NDA4ODEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227305","instructor_name":"Seth Case","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2009-11-21 00:28:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible TA!  He was arrogant and condesending and made math miserable for the whole class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:21.980098+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTgwNDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227305","instructor_name":"Seth Case","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2008-12-12 22:49:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty dorky (it is the math department), but overall good TA .  Teaches you what you need to know for the MATH112 tests. Not a bad guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzgyMDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-05-06 14:04:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Even though Thomas is nice, he does not TEACH you. He goes through problems without telling you what he's doing or why. So you don't learn anything and can't apply it to other problems. Get ready to teach yourself everything. He makes the most simple algebra problems very difficult. I got extremely frustrated with this class. Would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzQxODcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-05-02 03:26:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was not a good teacher, his tests were really hard but he didnt teach us at all. When he tried to explain things he made then way more complicated than they needed to be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjg0ODI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2019-01-20 21:14:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thomas Edwards teaches like hes showing off what he knows without telling you what hes even doing. It was very hard to follow him on even the most basic equations or tasks.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTE0MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-12-07 16:50:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Does not teach all materials needed in tests or homework. When asked questions, will sometimes ignore them or actively choose not to answer them. Very important to use textbook to teach yourself. Exam reviews sometimes don't correlate with actual exam content. Ask the TAs for help. Good luck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjY3MTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-11-06 11:02:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible! If your taking Math 112, be prepared to struggle. He do not know how to teach at all, and takes points off exams and quizzes for the simplest mistakes! Worst professor by far!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTQwODU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-10-03 18:43:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"95% of the material he covers is irrelevant to homework/tests. I found it is best to seek the help of TA's and to just learn the math yourself from the book in order to do well. His time management in class is terrible since he will only cover bits and pieces of what he is trying to teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDAwOTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2018-01-06 16:25:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst teacher I've had first semester at Madison. He expects you to know most material before lecture, acting like we know everything. Sometimes very nitpicky when grading tests. Does not curve AT ALL, isn't generous with grading. Doesn't go over things in class that are on the test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjM0MDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-12-16 12:58:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Does not teach, only writes out the problems without explanation and makes simple mistakes. He does not help you find the right answer when you ask him for help and sometimes it seems as if he doesn't even know how to solve the problems himself. The TAs are the ones that help you understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODgyNjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-11-13 10:59:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"He acts as if everyone in the class should know the answers to all of the information, and doesn't enjoy to explain when asked. Is very condescending when asked questions and often jokes about questions people asks. If it were not for having taken this class in high school and the TAs, I would not have passed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODgyMzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-11-13 10:06:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't teach at all. Super picky with grading and a lot of the review/exams are based on things he doesn't even teach. Awful professor and does not know how to teach","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:02:10.181706+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NzI4Mjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2285329","instructor_name":"Thomas Edwards","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2017-10-09 21:38:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesn't actually teach, seems like he is teaching himself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2285329","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.475816+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTk1OTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2912119","instructor_name":"Travis Olson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-12-23 03:19:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class is taught by TAs and I couldn't understand anything mine wrote or said. The tests are hard, especially if you're not good at math, and the averages were usually 60%. The TA did not teach the criteria in a clear and understandable way. Class is not run well overall. Lots of people dropped from mine. Avoid this class if possible. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2912119","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.475816+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjM5MzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2912119","instructor_name":"Travis Olson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-12-14 04:32:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 112 is a joke. Class is taught by TAs. My TA  was terrible and honestly the worst teacher I ever had. Quizzes and exams are difficult and do not directly correlate to lecture. 1/10 do not recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2912119","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.475816+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDkxMDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2912119","instructor_name":"Travis Olson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2025-04-29 21:23:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 112 was a difficult experience, without the undergraduate helpers it's very hard to receive in class help. Lessons make minimal sense.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2912119","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.475816+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODI1OTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2912119","instructor_name":"Travis Olson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2024-01-03 18:46:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a really nice, personable professor, but he just doesn't teach the material well. He goes on a lot of tangents, you have to look online after class most of the time to finish your notes (which are fill-in-the-blank), and you have a quiz to take pretty much every single class period. Do not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2912119","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.475816+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzEzMjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2912119","instructor_name":"Travis Olson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2023-12-17 03:44:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Like many other people have mentioned, nice guy but not a great teacher. He mainly goes over examples in class and hands out elementary school style \"fill in the blank\" note sheets. You will often find yourself teaching yourself content that you should have learned in class. Also, quizzes almost everyday which are easy but annoying","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2912119","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:12.475816+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjMzNTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2912119","instructor_name":"Travis Olson","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2023-12-12 20:31:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice person, terrible teacher! Test content differs from class material, frustrating unrelated questions on quizzes, lags behind in course, slow grader with minimal feedback. Transfer to another section if possible. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2912119","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:26.397061+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTA5OTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1293460","instructor_name":"Yuangi Wang","course_label":"MATH112","course_id":"MATH 112","course_uid":"course_3464c11254a81dbe86277318","review_date":"2011-01-09 23:09:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class was nice. The midterms are in another world. Best tip, go to math tutorial ASAP.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1293460","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]