[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDc4ODIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-06-21 18:56:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was really hard for me. The way the lectures were set up was very odd and I wasnt able to learn very well with his teaching style. The homework was online and sometimes super long and had things on it that I didnt see during the class lesson and had to teach myself. The exams were more straight forward than the homework though.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1OTI5MjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-03-12 04:37:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Jackson was great!  We spent a lot of class time reviewing how to actually work the problems and prepare for the homework.  I wish I could have him for 221 -- it would make things so much easier.  I passed his class easily but now 221 is tough because my professor can't explain things at all in ways that normal human beings can understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzU3NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-01-15 21:00:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jackson is ok. You have to know your algebra because he focuses just on the trig. If you have been used to using calculators to do things like graphing, it can be a bit challenging to adjust to having to do it by hand without them. That said, he does help you learn how to do the problems without them but it takes a while to remember the algebra.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzM4MDk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-01-11 21:44:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have always enjoyed math and been ok at it but this class made me hate everything. He focuses on the why of math instead of how to actually do the problem so it's hard to apply to tests, especially since there is nothing to practice. His practice tests are the same as the exam which helps, although the answer key tends to have many mistakes.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjcwNTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-29 02:44:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hes fine. Its a math class so exams and homework will of course make up the grade. If you go to class and actually do the work the homework and exams are not an issue. I have always been scared of math but he makes math less scary. If you go through the reviews and go to his office you can get by pretty easily.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjY3NjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-28 17:35:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Billy Jackson moves through material very fast and isnt a very understanding professor. Your grades are based solely off homework and exams, there are no quizzes to practice the concepts before they are weighted more heavily. No matter how many reviews or office hours you go to, Dr. Jackson will not be understanding of your struggles in his class.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjY0Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-28 01:52:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you put in the work, youll do fine as long as you know your algebra already. He doesnt review a whole lot of algebra since its trig. So if you dont know your algebra, be ready to put in the time to review it for yourself. Unfortunately there were too many people in the groups who didnt know their algebra and it hurt the group work.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM3MjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-23 00:27:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"dont take this prof. worst prof ive ever had. dude cant teach. expects you to just know things. exams are worth 75% of grade. exams dont correlate to hw. randomly takes assignments down. very disorganized. never available for help. doesnt answer emails. has 1 star rating at every other institution.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM2MzQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-22 22:54:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"I LOVED having Dr. Jackson this semester! Like the majority of people taking this class, I was putting off taking Calc 221 until next semester, but Dr. Jackson has definitely made me feel a lot more prepared for it. It's a math class, it's obviously going to be homework / exam heavy, but I think the other reviews are dead wrong. Billy is amazing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkyMzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-19 00:01:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams were pretty much like reviews which are mostly like the homework (except the ones you have to explain). Two homeworks were longer, but he did tell about those ahead of time. If you're not about being in a math class at 4pm in the afternoon, then you shouldnt take him because missing a class feels like youve missed TWO WEEKS. Overall decent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkwNzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-18 21:08:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"First day of class we were told we'd do interactive learning. At first I was open to the idea, but now I wish he would just lecture us. Barely any outside materials you can use to make up for the waste of time class is. You can't even read what he's writing. The homework was RIDICULOUSLY long. No, I don't want to solve a triangle 63 times.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTIxOTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-14 20:13:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Jackson claimed on the first day that this class was not going to be lecture heavy. He proved this to be a complete lie. His lectures are hard to follow as you cannot read what he is writing. He also assigns 70 problem hws where if you get the answer wrong by a tiny decimal, you have to redo the problem a million times (doesnt help me learn)","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzQ3OTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-02 18:05:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. J is an easy A. Sometimes he lectures, sometimes worksheets. It helps me because I dont like listening to lecture in a math class for 75 minutes. My high school geometry teacher sucked, so this class has helped a lot because he always explains things really well. BUT it can be annoying at times trying to help other people in your group.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzQ1Mjc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-02 14:55:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Jackson has made this course a lot more difficult than it needs to be. Class lectures are really confusing because he is very adamant about interactive learning yet continues to write sloppy work on the screens for us to copy down. It is hard to understand when he tries to explain the concepts while he is teaching. Thumbs down.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzI5NjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-12-01 02:48:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm torn. Professor Jackson means well, and he has complimented my achievements throughout the semester, but this course is unnecessarily difficult. I have a hard time with professors who require you to teach yourself the concepts. Let me put it simple, I shouldn't be paying top dollar at a renown university to end up teaching myself. Sorry Billy.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzA1NzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-11-28 00:41:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Jackson is ok. The class had a very high average on the first exam, and then people started skipping when they found out that his reviews are just like his exams. Like every math class, if you skip you won't pass. Unfortunately, too many people found this out the hard way on the 2nd exam and bombed it. For me, I passed it with a solid C.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzAyNTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-11-26 16:34:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"billy is a great example of a prof who knows a lot but just cant teach. his lectures are so confusing that everyone stopped showing up and just watched the online videos. the hw does not correlate to the exams and he makes you explain the math and not just know how to do it. he is very disorganized and goes back and forth between material.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjIzMTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-11-11 02:23:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Jackson is definitely not the best professor I've ever had... I took Trig with him and he makes a 113 class way too complicated. Makes you proof/explain everything and does not let you use a calculator. Gives us "interactive" sheets to do throughout class but we don't finish them. Everyone bombed the first exam because the hw dont reflect exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjA0NzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2014-05-09 00:32:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Diane is honestly the best math instructor I have ever had. She makes everything so easy to understand, and her pace is perfect. She focuses her class on doing group work to ensure that you understand the concepts. Plus, she's an absolute sweetheart.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDA1NDc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2026-05-02 20:36:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overcomplicated the material and taught in ways that made it seem confusing when the actual topic isn't difficult. She was a bit sassy to students who asked questions. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTUxNjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2026-04-28 03:35:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved Professor Malitsky! Half the quizzes were individual and half were group quizzes, and 3 of each kind were dropped. She explained things well in lectures, occasionally boring or repetitive but it was good practice and attendance was mandatory due to the quizzes. Would take a math class taught by her again! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDU2MzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2025-12-05 16:47:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math has never been my strong suit but taking this class with Prof. Malitsky was the best choice. She explains all content very well. Always goes through the most important materials and only what you will actually need. Quizzes were both days of lecture but practice examples are pretty similar. Loved her class would definitely have her again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMjQwNTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2025-05-11 00:35:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely adore Prof. Malitsky! She explained concepts clearly, taught what was required on the quizzes and tests, and was available for additional questions or clarifications. I wish she also taught calculus because I have never understood math so thoroughly. Overall, I very highly recommend her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDA1OTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2025-04-22 18:53:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were just really slow and quite boring to follow. You can self study the material way faster than learning it in class. If it weren't for the quizzes every single day lecture would've not been very needed to go to. The practice tests and review packets are amazing they literally give you exactly what will be on the test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDAzNzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2024-12-21 02:09:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although lectures were often boring (and were mandatory thru quizzes each class), Malitsky explains concepts in a simple way, checks if anyone has questions several times throughout each class, and was friendly + helpful in office hours. There were no surprises on the exams and you'd be well prepared just by doing the HW and going to most classes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMzMyOTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2024-12-16 23:53:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are very straight forward and she goes through how to do quizzes before you take them later in the class. The lectures may get boring but most of the questions she goes over are really similar to exams and quizzes. Grading is also done within a fairly quick and reasonable timeframe. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjI2MzY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2024-12-11 19:13:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was a good professor overall, but the lectures could be boring at times. I don't think I ever saw her smile :( My class was very quiet and she seemed to always look for responses. However, grading was almost always very timely. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Nzk3MjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2024-10-09 02:44:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her teaching style is quite dull & unengaging making it difficult to follow along. She lectures straight from the textbook and can't explain any concept or question that doesn't have an explicit definition within the textbook. She has responded to students expressing confusion with, \"I don't know, it makes sense to me,\"  on more than one occasion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzc4NzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2024-05-06 17:42:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although the lecture are very problem heavy, she runs through them and then has you practice while her TA's and her walk around. She communicates through email about when quizzes + exams are along with her office hours/help resources. Attendance mandatory bc of weekly quizzes (3 get dropped). Exam prep is identical to the actual exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzc1MjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2024-05-06 07:53:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Malitsky was fine, she had an accent that was a little hard to understand and was hard of hearing. She provided her students with all the resources we needed, so at least she was helpful in that aspect. Lectures were a little boring but easy if you already took trig. Overall fine, probably a little hard if you haven't taken trig already. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MDEwOTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2024-02-29 04:08:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I am in the middle of the semester but I absolutely adore Professor Malitsky. I love the traditional teaching. As an older student, this is what you want in a professor. A professor who is extremely organized, routinely, and straight to the point. I love her and wish I can take her with me to my future math classes. \n\nIncredible teacher. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjUzOTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2023-12-13 20:21:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are extremely boring and there isn't a lot of explanation to a lot of things. Might take a sec to get used to her accent. Must show up every class because there is a quiz at the end of almost every class and you can't retake if you miss. Easy if you took trig in high school. Tests are exactly like the practice exams but different numbers. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NzQ0MzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2023-04-27 21:20:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst teacher ever.Very rude when you ask her questions.Would tell her we couldn't read the screen because it wasn't zoomed in enough and blurry, and she wouldn't care.All practice exam keys are incorrect and unorganized or not legible.She is not approachable and doesn't mark what is incorrect on exams or tests.She teaches complicated methods too. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MTgxOTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-12-18 23:44:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teaches trig in a complicated way. will be taught in class one way and be solved on a review another way. She did not know any information on exams or about reviews. I think the communication within the trig department is poor. For the 2nd exam, they posted the wrong review and never corrected themselves with the students! Good luck getting though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzA2MDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-05-11 03:27:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are a little dry but she's pretty good at explaining. I am not sure what grades are looking like with the curve, but based on midterms, the curve is not that big. For example the average for a midterm was a 52% and there was barely a curve. The class could be designed better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjQxNTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-05-04 18:52:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was a boring professor. Watched her write on a piece of paper for 75 mins. Even though the class average on exams was 58%, the class was barley curved. Extremely boring and taught straight from the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjI2NzEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-05-03 16:37:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed having Prof. Mallitsky. Her teaching style is very cut and dry, and it's easy to estimate what kinds of problems will appear on the exams. She teaches straight from the textbook, so if you're able to do the problems from each section, you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzE1ODIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-05-05 22:01:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are boring and she just reads from the textbook and does practice problems. She doesn't really explain things well. She also has an accent so it is hard to understand sometimes. Class is graded on three midterms and the final (lowest midterm is dropped). Homework is optional. She isn't that good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NjgxMzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-05-02 19:31:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Graded by few tests and requires preparation. Not easy, but not hard. Nice teacher if you throw questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTk4MzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-04-22 05:16:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Homework is mandatory, but it's not graded. There are 4 exams with only 10 questions and you can drop the lowest grade. There is a curve, but you don't find out about it until the 2nd exam. She recommends studying via lectures, homework problems, and book questions, but the study materials are not reflective of the exam. Not a great class...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDU2MDQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2020-04-14 01:26:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was so hard for me and I have no idea how I got a B (CURVE)... putting her teaching into perspective I am in Math 221 right now and I don't find it difficult and I have an A. lectures are long, boring, and all over the place you really never know whats going on and she doesn't post the test answer keys so its hard to know. DONT TAKE!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","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":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzA4MzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2019-12-18 20:03:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you already have background knowledge on Trig, it might not be that difficult but if you struggle with math, this instructor will only make you struggle more. she spends time going over homework problems that aren't reflective of the exams and are not graded. She does not explain how she would like the problems solved for the exam. Very difficul","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTcwMzQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2019-12-09 02:10:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was very straightforward and simple. If you do the homework (not graded) and show up to lecture, you will do fine. You are only graded on 2 midterms and the final. Professor is passive aggressive if you ask a "dumb question" or if you don't understand a concept. Lectures were very boring and dry. Same class as highschool Algebra & Trig.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDI3NzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2019-11-17 17:41:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Malitsky, is an amazing teacher. She makes the concepts taught in her math class easy to understand and comprehend. She is always willing to meet with students even outside her usual office hours. In addition, she allows students to ask clarifying questions during class about the material. Class is very easy and tests are pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzI0NjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2019-04-30 23:12:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her teaching style of reading right from the textbook is unusual but extremely effective! She is super clear with her explanations and comes up with very unique and helpful ways to understand difficult concepts. Honestly, one of the best math teachers/professors I've ever had. Tests are easy if you attend lecture and one of them gets dropped","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDExNDc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2018-08-07 18:43:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall she knows her stuff. Her examples are very clear and she goes over everything step by step. Beware of her accent, as the first couple weeks hearing it is hard to understand what she says. Also, she goes over exams and is very helpful. Homework is online and very easy. Ill be fully honest, I skipped almost every lecture and still passed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTQyODcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2018-05-18 01:03:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Eugeina wrote everything on the board and taught how to approach problems. This style of lecture was great for this class as she spoke her thought process rather than asking the class for answers all the time. The textbook gave useful practice problems and how to complete them, which was helpful for the tests. Beware accent.. Great professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODA3MzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2018-04-15 15:43:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Malitsky is an excellent teacher for trigonometry. The way she teaches is easy to follow and is and I am able to follow up with the lecture easily in the textbook. She does not take short cuts in demonstrating problems, which I like, because the little math errors are easy to miss with shortcuts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODA3Mjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2018-04-15 15:38:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very empathetic instructor, she pays attention to questions and feedback. She wants you to succeed. Do your best and you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODA3MjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2018-04-15 15:34:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor was amazing at explaining how to derive the equations she was teaching us. She not only explained why we needed to learn the material but applied it to real life. If you've ever had officer hours with her, you'll find she truly wants you to learn the material and will help you in any way she can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NjU0NzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2018-03-14 22:12:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mrs. Malitsky does not explain anything in class, just teaches out of the textbook word for word. The exams are ridiculously hard and the examples in the class lecture and homework do not help you prepare for them. Unless you're a math genius and know what you're doing I wouldn't recommend taking this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDA1MTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2018-01-07 15:28:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Malitsky was helpful with homework classes during lectures, but her lectures were verbatim from the textbook. So when I attended lectures, I did not need to read from the textbook. I did the minimum work for the class and scored the highest score on the final. The material isn't hard, but the teacher is a little boring. But, she is nice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzM5MjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2017-12-26 17:33:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Malitsky's lectures are read straight out of the textbook but she doesn't cover everything in the required textbook so, if you go to class, you don't need to read the textbook. I would suggest going to class because she does help with the online homework assignments. Not a bad professor, but her Polish accent takes a while to get used to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjkwNTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2017-12-20 12:21:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Malitsky is not a very effective teacher. There is no discussion section for this class and all her lectures are problems straight out of the book. She is also not friendly at all. All of the exams that go along with this class are a lot harder than any examples she does in lecture and are very hard to be well prepared for.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDgwNTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2017-12-07 12:59:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Long boring lectures and exams that don't accurately represent what was taught in the homework, as well as in lecture. However, the exams are heavily curved.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDEyOTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2017-12-01 13:56:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"this class is unnecessarily hard because I knew that some of the ways we were taught could be much easier just by explain a different way to solve it. I felt like she chose the hardest, most challenging way to solve every single problem and that was the way we had to learn how to solve it. This class could have been much easier.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDEyOTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2017-12-01 13:53:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teacher does not realize when students do not understand and just ends up moving on to another problem or example I feel like there is no such thing as time to sit, rest, and think about what we just learned-there is no break time it is just go, go, go and if you aren't listening intently for even 5 seconds you will miss a great deal of information","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTM5NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2017-11-20 13:33:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are not interesting, and she goes through the textbook word for word and does all of the textbook example problems. She takes homework questions and works out all of the problems you ask her to. The exams are much more difficult than the content she actually teaches.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTMwMzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2014-12-03 00:03:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's at times difficult to understand with her accent, but after a while you get used to it and her accent's not too big of a problem. All she does is read the book word for word. She rushes through the problems as if we should understand them already. She does help with homework once a week, which is helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjg4NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2014-10-23 17:39:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super boring, super dull. You really don't need to go to class except when there's an exam. Everything else is literally straight from the book; she's pretty much reading it aloud to us word for word. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDI0MzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2009-01-28 21:21:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"This prof designs his test to fool kids. I took 7 practice exams leading up to the 2nd exam and got a 48%. This class has been described by his TAs as "the hardest math class you will ever take" and "worse than calc 211". He has an entertaining sense of humor, but his accent makes learning difficult. He focuses TOO MUCH on fundamentals.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDI0MzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2009-01-28 21:18:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have always enjoyed math-especially trig & have been pretty good at it. I took this class thinking that it would be an easy A. Far from... I struggled more with this 2 credit class than any of my other classes. I blatantly failed all 4 test & wound up with a C, only because the class averages were all under 50%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTcyOTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2008-01-09 19:07:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"This course consists of exam scores only. VERY difficult exams. Homework that is assigned (for no points)is not very helpful for exam content. Difficult to prepare and predict exam questions. There is a curve, but I don't know how generous it is. Avoid taking this class with Rosay.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTI5MzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2008-01-01 13:43:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was tough.  The exams are NOTHING like the homework and have the potential to be really hard.  He grades them hard too, so it is a no win situation.  On the plus side, he does a review before each exam that consists of problems a lot like those on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODQ4NTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2007-12-16 17:58:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are verty difficult. He is clearer on the material explanations compared to the TAs that teach. His midterms are difficult because much of the content does not show up on homework. Gives good reviews for exam but still very difficult! Harder than it should be!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDc0Mzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2006-11-27 15:10:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a really good professor; he will like you and will be eager to help you if you are interested in the class. He is French and has a bit of an accent but that doesn't affect his teaching at all. He is really passionate about what he teaches and I definitely recommend him. Tests are exactly on what he taught in class - no mysteries.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjEyMTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2005-12-19 14:10:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjMzNzE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2005-05-09 22:45:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do NOT take this coordinator. I went into this class thinking, oh Math 113 this is going to be cake, and I ended up getting my butt kicked on every exam, even though I studied super hard. GERR his tests suck, you don't see anything that you learn from class or in the book on the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDQ2NDY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2005-01-19 10:33:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Good!! Look for someone else!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzQ5NDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2004-12-19 19:42:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible teacher! Avoid this class at all costs, or you might fail like i did! his tests are IMPOSSIBLE!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2OTMwMDI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2004-11-10 00:00:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Basically an angry person.  Often a prick to students.  Called the entire class "CRIMINALS!" for not catching a mistake he made on the board.  Tests are extremely difficult.  I'm kicking ass in 222 right now, but this was probably my hardest math class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzMzMjk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2004-11-02 06:31:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"worst class ever, what cld be easy to learn complex turn into mind perplexing head scratching pulling hair out of head exams.  i don t see much use out of 99 percent of it.  i dont know how many more ways i can say that this class/prof sucks, but it does!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzMxODk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2004-11-02 02:14:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"the worst man alive...rude, obnoxious, critical, and just flat out NOT a good teacher...all I can say is choose your professors wisely, because otherwise you'll be screwed...I walked into this class having taken precalc; honors, and I walked out dumber...he's horribleps: exams are from the devil :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzIyNjc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2004-05-12 16:54:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMjg2OTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2004-04-25 15:21:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Easy concepts.. Extremley Hard tests","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDI3NzA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2003-12-05 08:50:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"hes a good teacher but a little scary... doesnt feel approachable. but probably better than having one of the TA's for the course, i hear they suck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDEyNTk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2003-12-04 23:00:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:52.986615+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNTY0NjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:274596","instructor_name":"Jean Pierre Rosay","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2003-11-03 19:43:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/274596","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:36.687600+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDIzNTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2830811","instructor_name":"Karen Duffy","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2024-05-09 21:26:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Karen is an AMAZING math professor. She explains everything so clearly and writes out the process as she teaches so you can actually see how she got the answer, and is so question friendly. If you need to take trig, TAKE HER CLASS. I took trig last sem with a dif professor and got an F, this semster I'm at an A. She's so good!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2830811","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:36.687600+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjQ0ODY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2830811","instructor_name":"Karen Duffy","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2024-04-23 23:51:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is awesome! I was struggling with a lot throughout the semester, and she opened past homework assignments up for me, and whenever I needed to meet to talk through something I didn't understand she would hop on right away!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2830811","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:36.687600+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTA0MTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2830811","instructor_name":"Karen Duffy","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2023-05-12 01:38:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really great at helping us understand material, kind, and fair grader","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2830811","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:27:36.687600+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ2NDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2830811","instructor_name":"Karen Duffy","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-12-26 21:37:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Love Karen! Had group quizzes every Tuesday and individual quizzes every Thursday. Class is very easy if you pay attention and utilize the practice quizzes and exams. Karen really cares about her students and would even make extra practice to help her students further prepare. She even held zoom review sessions the night before an exam. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2830811","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:07.391085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MDYzOTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:914428","instructor_name":"Meghan De Witt","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2010-04-26 20:41:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good teacher and very helpful. Encourages those struggling with the material to seek her out--she WILL help. She has a lot of stories to tell, and she will reward her section with treats when they do well on exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/914428","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:05.155573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjc0MDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819264","instructor_name":"Oumar Kaba","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2022-05-07 19:10:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had him as a tutor and he has been extremely helpful. After a week or two, you can fully understand his accent and he cares about how you are doing as long as you put in the effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819264","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:05.155573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Mzk5MTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819264","instructor_name":"Oumar Kaba","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2021-03-01 19:32:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't give very clear explanations, and if you ask him to clarify he will get aggressive and confrontational. His class is extremely test heavy and combine that with the fact he is barely competent at teaching makes the class unnecessarily difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819264","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:05.155573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTAyNDMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819264","instructor_name":"Oumar Kaba","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2015-05-26 12:35:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kaba is a wonderful instructor and a hilarious person. When he would say \"this problem will be on the exam,\" he wouldn't mean a similar problem, he literally meant that problem, same numbers and everything. Excellent teacher, definitely recommend.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819264","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:05.155573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzc3NDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819264","instructor_name":"Oumar Kaba","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2015-05-08 13:14:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kaba is the best math teach I have ever had. If you attend lecture, he presents concepts and gives multiple examples for each. He knew most people's names in our lecture of around 70 people. Very funny guy, and truly cares about the well being of students. I wish I could take another class with him! Definitely recommend. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819264","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:05.155573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTczODE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819264","instructor_name":"Oumar Kaba","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2014-09-03 13:19:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not only is Professor Kaba really fun, but he is an amazing teacher. English isn't his first language, so you know he's not just throwing words around for the hell of it. If you go to class, take notes, and take practice tests - you will do well in this class. He is also available for office hours and will respect you for taking the time to meet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819264","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:44.730082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3ODQ3NjE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819100","instructor_name":"Rahul Mahajan","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2023-05-07 15:52:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"He does not teach. He writes math topics on the board that are unorganized and difficult to understand. Worst experience I have had here. Very frustrating. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819100","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:10:44.730082+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NTQ5Mzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819100","instructor_name":"Rahul Mahajan","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2023-03-28 15:34:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Get ready to teach yourself everything. This class is actually pretty hard for a precalc class and Rahul is not a good teacher. Homeworks are very long and often unnecessarily tedious, but I personally found the tests to be on the easier side. Attendance is mandatory because there is a quiz every class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819100","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjYwNTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2008-04-08 17:03:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's easily the worst math teacher I've ever had. It's obvious the entire class has no idea what's he saying when he's talking, and half the time he doesn't even address the class, he just mumbles to himself and writes on the board. DO NOT take a class with him unless you're desperate and willing to do a lot of work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODgzNDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2006-05-14 00:58:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Horrible teacher. The homework does not reflect the difficulty of the exams. You can know the trig front and backwards but still not get an A b/c the exams are a few levels harder and add a twist to each problem that you have not dealt with and can not figure out unless you have experience with it. Its ridiculously hard for a 2CR class! DO NOT TAKE","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjkzNTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2006-04-11 17:45:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very hard teacher to understand but if you do the homework and have had some trig before you should be ok.  There is a very nice curve when grading the class, so as long as you know the process behind certain types of problems you should be ok in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjYwNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH113","course_id":"MATH 113","course_uid":"course_3c64a84a8de25196b895fe0d","review_date":"2005-12-26 11:12:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"OMG, this man was the worst professor ever.  I'm not sure if he was ever taught the American system of mathematics, but his way of teaching is horrible!!  He can't teach well, he had no practice exams (which will probably change now), has no review sessions, can't really speak English, and somehow he is head of his department!!!  Good luck with him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0}]