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Do NOT go to office hours, very very unhelpful, just says look at your notes from lecture and acts like everything is very obvious. Very unapproachable so if you have questions just ask your TA or someone else, not him. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2634041","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:02.487550+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTc5ODYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2634041","instructor_name":"Alex Waldron","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2026-02-03 22:42:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is super funny but his lectures are sometimes a bit advanced or hard to follow","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2634041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:02.487550+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTMwOTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2634041","instructor_name":"Alex Waldron","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2026-01-21 19:50:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Heavy writing in lecture and lack of respect for students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2634041","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:02.487550+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzQ0MzY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2634041","instructor_name":"Alex Waldron","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-12-19 06:49:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Waldron did excellent emphasizing the conceptual part with the math (helped me understand theorems better) in Math 234. He's also pretty accessible with office hours, where he observes your thought process to problems before helping you tweak it, correcting misunderstandings memorably. If you have him, try to understand the math conceptually.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2634041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:02.487550+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzExOTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2634041","instructor_name":"Alex Waldron","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-12-17 18:39:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Waldron was always incredibly rushed during lectures, always claiming that he \"didnt have enough time\" to explain concepts, and genuinely did not teach me or any of my classmates anything. If you have him as your professor be prepared to have to teach yourself everything in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2634041","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:02.487550+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjkxNjIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2634041","instructor_name":"Alex Waldron","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-12-16 21:05:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Waldron does a great job explaining processes in a step-by-step manner. He moves very fast in lecture, so make sure you are fully paying attention. He emphasizes the concepts behind the math you learn in addition to the calculations, so focus on really understanding why theorems work the way they do.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2634041","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:00.058195+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODA4ODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1326966","instructor_name":"Alexander Fish","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-11-23 02:54:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"sometimes hard to understand and one can easily get lost in his proofs which are quite useless come exam time. Exams are challenging but not over the top... easy B","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1326966","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDM1Njcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-06-03 13:09:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"He explaned everything very clear in lecture and was able to answer all my questions after class.  The homework took alot of time to complete and was not very benifitial in my opinion.  The exams where notacbly more difficult that the previous semesters and did not get curved. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mzg3OTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-05-21 20:57:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hanhart is awesome. His lectures flow very well, he does a great job of explaining abstract concepts, and is pretty funny/nice. Lots of homework, but it's all useful test prep. I had an A in the class before I stopped going to lecture/discussion, so just show up and do your work and you'll do well. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzYwMzk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-05-17 19:30:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are very conceptual. To do well in the class definitely work through outside resources. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzQzMjk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-05-15 17:32:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hanhart is very knowledgeable on this course and communicates that knowledge well to the students. This is a tough class with lots of homework, but I don't think it could get any better as far as professors go.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2Mjg5ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-05-09 21:26:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great professor who really connects with the students","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjY0MjEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-05-06 15:40:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hanhart is a phenomenal professor. He did a great job taking complex ideas from multi-variable calc and dumbing them down into real-world examples to make them much easier to understand. He also is just a very funny and easy going guy as well. Highly would recommend him to anyone who has the chance to take him. Easily one of my fav professors here.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTA0NDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-04-19 18:38:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hanhart is hands-down the best math professor I've had. It is difficult to teach math at any level and Hanhart explained all of the multivariable concepts clearly and concisely. This is the first math class that I haven't needed to self study for. Unfortunately, like all of the Calc classes at Madison, 84% of the grade is composed of exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDYxNDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-04-14 23:10:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hanhart is funny and entertaining in class BUT spends half the class deriving formulas and spends very little time actually doing problems and teaching us the stuff that matters. He also gives weekly homework assignments that are way harder than the exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTk1NDc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-03-26 21:01:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hanhart is a phenomenal professor, and I'm pretty surprised by what some of these other reviews say about him. His lectures are very organized, he teaches concepts concisely and is great at intuitively explaining concepts. I would agree that his tests can be a bit challenging, but surely not out of reach. Made Calc 3 pretty interesting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODYzMjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-08-04 14:11:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Hanhart is a great combination of passion and competence, something that is unfortunately rarely seen in a lot of teachers.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:59.030896+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MjQ1NDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094033","instructor_name":"Alexander Hanhart","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-04-06 21:02:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"To all the people on here that say he's a bad professor because his class is hard, you're wrong. It's math. Of course it is hard. However, if you are going to take calc classes, Hanhart is the guy to do it with. He's hilarious and makes lectures interesting. Do the homework (ALL OF IT) and try to understand it and you will do fine in the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094033","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTc4ODQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-05-11 22:20:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible, can't understand him, horrible","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTA3MTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-03-24 20:50:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid Assadi's 234 at all costs.  There are better professors for the course, and his lectures are completely useless. Having a good TA is crucial to success/getting anything out of the class.  Long-winded lectures are full of digressions - the lectures leave you more confused that you were walking in.  Find a different professor for 234.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjQ0MzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-27 00:36:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst educational experience I have ever had. He basically comes to lecture and rambles about something related to the class. It's basically useless to go to lecture. The last day before the final he comes late, watches the TA do some problems then makes up some excuse and leaves. To sum it up avoid this guy at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjE4MjQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-21 19:52:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"To sum it up, this guy sucks. Lectures are impossible to follow because he has no train of though and can barely speak english. Grading scale sucks, scored the median on every exam including final and got a C. wtf? The fact that is guy is still allowed to teach here is a tribute to this university's complete lack of care for undergrad education.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTk4OTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-18 20:59:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are poorly prepared and nearly impossible to follow, the tests ranged from easy to hard. If you take him there is no point in even attending lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTc1NTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-16 17:42:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've ever had, plain and simple. I didn't learn  anything in lecture or discussion for that matter (my TA was awful too). I stopped going about three weeks into the semester. The book is your only hope for passing this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTUzNTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-14 20:38:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty much learned nothing from him. Everything is all theory in the lectures. Very rarely are there any examples with numbers. It became pointless to come to lectures because I could learn better from the book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTQzNDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-13 20:44:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very nice, but he can't teach. He spends the entire lecture doing problems that are hard and that don't pertain to anything. You also end up correcting his endless mistakes. I learned from the book, and I got an A only because the old exams are like the exams in class. If you want to learn the material I would suggest you take another prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NDg1MDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-07 12:34:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want to succeed in Assadi's class, study out of the book instead of going to lecture. His lectures are worthless and the few that I have gone to I have come out of knowing less about math. Like almost everyone else has said, he is a nice guy with good intentions. He just can't teach to save his life.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzgwODE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-11-17 01:28:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"What to say about Amir Assadi...if you want to learn anything about calculus don't go to lecture. If you would like to hear some entertaining stories that have absolutely no relevance to math whatsoever, then feel free to attend. Like many others have said, he is a nice guy but can't teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjQ2ODQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-10-16 22:59:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Couldn't learn anything from him. I went to every lecture but it really was useless. He is nice but cannot teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1OTQwOTc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-06-07 23:18:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are useless although they did get a little better as the year went on. Practice exams are a lot like midterms but if you don't know a couple of the problems your grade goes down dramatically.  Final was nothing like practice exam. I learned NOTHING in his class and still got a B.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODYwMzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-05-18 16:05:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a nice professor but he cannot teach.  I taught myself out of the book, went to Borisov's lecture, and depended heavily on my TA who could actually teach.  Exams are easy and essentially the same as the practice exam given the day before.  An A on the final equals an A in the class which is what happened to me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODMyODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-05-13 21:45:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I entered this class as an econ student, hoping to complete the honors degree. I've been an AB/B student in the previous two calculus classes. This class, however, was ridiculously hard. Lecture was useless, midterms were okay but final looked nothing like practice exam. Be prepared to work to understand the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1ODMxMjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-05-13 18:43:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"No good. He doesnt know how to lead a lecture, but i can barely tell what his lecture is about considering half the time is spent correcting his silly yet constant mistakes. I stopped attending his lectures early on (as recommended by one of the TAs) and regretted ever going back to "check in." What a terrible way to end my math experience.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTY0MTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-03-24 22:09:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Assadi's heart is in the right place but he just doesn't know how to effectively teach a lecture.  He is disorganized, sometimes late, and his notes are messt and go all over the place. He definitely knows his stuff but has a hard time conveying the essence. Book is the only way to learn how to solve problems.  Luckily his tests are pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTY0MTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-03-24 22:07:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"A very charismatic teacher but did not teach very well.  Led by difficult examples and would tell you how to solve the problem after you had 10 minutes to work on it with no previous knowledge of how to solve them.  His style is very confusing but he is passionate about what he teaches.  Only for those who don't need step by step instructions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDI4NTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-01-30 02:05:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"the worst calculus professor ever. he might thought his lecture is inspiring, well, some of his points may be intriguing. But not at all helpful in getting down to the beef - the questions! the solid math! If you are someone who want to learn something handful and practical, never take his course, it'll be lots of pain to figure what he want to say","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTcyOTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-01-09 19:12:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTY1MzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-01-08 16:27:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were somewhat hard to follow and to a point, useless. 2nd exam and final were based closely on practice exams, but I think this was based on his TAs. If you got an A on the final, you got an A in the class. Im not sure if he had ever done that before.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODk3MTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-12-22 14:05:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pointless, he is hard to understand and rambles on about things we will never need to know.  I'm not sure why I took notes in lecture, but I never looked at my notes again once I walked out the door.  Tests are easy enough if you study the practice exams...the actual test will have almost exactly the same problems as the practice one.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODg4MDYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-12-20 23:21:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a nice guy, but he's not very good at lecturing.  The first exam was really easy, the second was impossible, and the final was appropriate.  After the second week, most of us started going to Bob Wilson's lecture which was the hour before.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNzk0MDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-12-10 23:16:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tends to teach everything extremely in depth and in mathematical generalizations far beyond what is necessary to comprehend the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjkzMzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-11-23 17:52:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are happy learning from a book, this class is for you. Lectures truly are useless - you will never see the stuff he puts on the board again. Test are easy if you do all the webwork and study the book since they are straight from the examples and pretest.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNDgyMDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-09-19 16:18:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Listen to me very carefully do not even think about picking a class where this guy is the prof. Lectures are pointless, so you try and teach yourself through the book. But that doesn't matter because come test time, his questions take up half a page and are impossible to translate into math terms.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNDY2NTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-09-09 17:43:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've had. Doesn't teach anything concrete, uses the most random examples that make no sense to anyone and are impossible to follow. Even if you know everything from the book it doesn't matter because he writes his tests so they don't even relate to what is being covered. Gives not nearly enough time for exams and is overall horrible","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMzE5MDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-07-09 15:00:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture is useless,except when he doesn't show up and the TA's give a review.  He is disorganized, and doesn't even talk about what we are learning.Tests are hard and too long.Class is twice as bad if you have a bad TA.  His grading policy is also inconsistent and unclear and can easily screw you, it did me on the final.  Take someone else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjUyMjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-06-08 17:38:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"I got an A, but I still don't know if I learned anything.  He comes up with crazy stories that have nothing to do with math.  Take someone else if you can","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDM0ODM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-04-19 15:41:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Maybe a nice guy, but a terrible professor. Class is almost pointless unless its a rare day where he does examples.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDIwMTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-04-16 22:30:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"It is almost useless to go to lecture just stay home and go through the book on your own. Would not recommend him at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDAxOTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-04-12 03:03:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are truly useless. Tests come straight from examples given the lecture before the test and practice tests that he has the TAs send out. Homework isn't terrible, it just isn't particularly helpful on the tests, which do not test on if you actually learned the material in the class or the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTk1ODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-04-11 01:04:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"absolutely terrible. lectures are completely useless unless you are an absolute math whiz. hands down the worst run class from top to bottom (TAs included) ive had since going here. grading curve is pretty generous however, u may be able to get a good grade but dont plan on learning anything while ur in his calc 3 class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTYyNzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-11-21 15:07:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture is a race to get everything on the board for the first 15 minutes.  Then you get mad and leave.  Skipped class for two months and had no trouble learning from the book. Just make sure you know when the exams are.  I'd recomment Wilson.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNjk2MDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-11-03 17:12:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm in this class right now and  I don't know why I keep going to lectures.  All the learning comes from the TA and the textbook.  He rambles, what he puts up on the board is way out there (I get it, but it's stuff we don't even need to know, trust me, all theory and stuff.) Take another Prof. if you can, Wilson is probably the best.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNTU4MzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-10-06 10:56:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Most of the learning for the exams comes from the TA and the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNDI2NzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-09-18 21:35:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:05.640539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNDEyNDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:513807","instructor_name":"Amir Assadi","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-09-14 00:28:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sat through three lectures before switching professors.  Forget the accent, the way this guy's mind wanders and what he chooses to put on the board, it's impossible to take any intelligible notes.  Students give up and leave like clockwork.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/513807","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNzY2OTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-11-07 15:11:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly the best professor I've had at UW-Madison!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU4NzU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-15 19:13:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall Tete is a very clear professor, he presents material very clearly and he even adds a few funny jokes. He presents his lecture without any notes, which is quite impressive. HW is not collected, quizzes make up a large part of your grade. Exams are difficult but he gives out practice exams which are very similar to the actual exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU3MTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-15 15:55:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Anakewit Boonkasame aka \"Tete\" is probably the best math professor I have ever had in my life. He has a thick accent but can speak English extremely well. Has a great sense of humor. His exams are extremely tough, but you WILL definitely learn the material by taking this course. Homework is optional and no solutions avail, and weekly quizzes. Hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjE1MDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-10 13:34:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete is a great professor that comes to lecture each day prepared to teach. His examples are extremely helpful. The best math professor I've ever had. Very funny and nice guy as well, and is very helpful in office hours. His tests are challenging but it is because he expects the students to know the material so well due to his in class examples","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjA4NDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-09 14:03:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor I've ever had","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTg4MDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-07 15:05:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Systematic, clear, and concise. He is not going to be easy but you will learn a lot. Tete is a good professor overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTYxMTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-03-28 16:16:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is extremely passionate about what he teaches. He really wants to make sure you understand everything. He gives you the link to his old exams which are almost identical to the exams he gives. Homework isn't necessary and he has a very lenient curve with a B average. I would definitely recommend Tete if you have to take this class! :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTQ0NTc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-03-25 12:05:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete was a great professor! He kept things interesting with the occasional joke and was a great person in general. The course itself was very tough and the \"course packet\" that took the place of a textbook was of no help at all. The practice test provided are very similar to the tests given. Overall good experience though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODQ3MjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-02-17 18:52:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete is the greatest thing to happen to me. He has inspired me to be the person I have become. Ive been on my knees a lot for him, but it was all worth it at the office hours. I love you TETE! Saddle up!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzg3NjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-01-23 20:54:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Once you get used to his accent, he speaks very good english so don't worry about first that too much. He's pretty good at explaining concepts, but expects you to do work outside of class to pass his tests. I don't personally approve of the fact that he does seemingly unnecessary proofs, but this is standard in a college calculus course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzU4MjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-01-15 20:06:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete was a very good professor. I learned a lot in his class and I felt that overall his class and tests were fair to the students. He adds some jokes into lecture to help lighten the mood too. The difficulty of the class was just because of the information was different. Tete is a good professor though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzE3NzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-01-08 11:14:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete is the best teacher ever. Trust me, if you write all class notes, study those, and take the practice exams, you will have a great time. He is so hilarious as well. Love you Tete!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjYyMjIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-12-27 12:34:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete did have a good sense of humor, but what impressed me most was he gave clear and interesting lectures without ever using notes. His handwriting and drawing were out of this world. Go for the jokes, stay for the math!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjEzMTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-12-19 10:19:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete is a really great professor. Always has some funny joke to end class with, is very passionate about what he does, and is there to help you at any time! If you do (some) of the homework, study his old exams, and go to lecture, you should get a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzc4NjQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-11-23 23:09:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hes the best math teacher I have ever seen. His lecture is like art and never got you sleepy. Many people complain his exams are too hard but actually they are not if you really have a good background of cal 1 and 2. And exams are pretty similar to practice exams. SO take it easy and feel free to choose him. You will be happy I promise!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzQ4OTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-11-19 18:34:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall Tete's a good prof","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjcwOTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-11-06 22:34:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"What a great guy! Tete is a quirky individual, and can always get a laugh from his nerdy sense of humor. Accent is present, but not overwhelming. Tests are difficult, but if you pay attention, and do the suggested (not required) homework, you should be ok.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxODQ2ODMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-05-30 21:30:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took four math classes last year and I enjoyed Tete's the most. I really appreciated him relating mathematical concepts to physical ideas and making the class interesting. His exams were not easy but you will be fine if you pay attention in lecture and do homework. I recommend taking his class if you have a chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMzE1OTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-02-02 12:33:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete is a gentle but firm person. I wouldn't be surprised if he put a few people in their place when they were out of line (hence a few disgruntled students). He is always patient, never condescending, when answering questions. I have great respect for him because he looks out for honest and hard-working students and he is a really good teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjg0MjAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-01-22 13:02:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete seems like a nice guy and his lectures are well organized and he explains topics well. He is a fair grader and has the students best interests in mind. Be forewarned that his exams are not easy and some of the material can be challenging. If you do the hw and go to class you should be fine though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTk1OTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-01-02 12:22:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard class, decent professor. I didn't do as well as I would have hoped, but I also should have done more homework. Do the homework and you should be fine in the class. Exams and quizzes in discussion were a pain, but lectures weren't bad. I liked that he lectured without notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTYyODM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-24 13:39:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Our final exam was canceled due to a winter storm and the prof had to come up with alternative final grades for us. Many people and I lucked out because his final exam (like his midterm exams) would not have been easy. To be fair, his exams were based on his lecture and homework, and he's a superb teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTU1OTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-22 22:52:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wonderful, sympathetic professor. He has an original sense of humor and knows how to teach the murkiest parts of the Math 234 textbook. He grades on a curve but the curve is lenient. One thing he is really good at doing - making math relevant by making connections. I like the \"Your job is done but here's the significance of what you just found.\"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTUxMTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-22 00:39:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete is one of the few good professors in the UW math dept. His lectures are a good replacement for the book, but you still need the textbook to study as his exams can be very difficult. There are usually just 5 problems on the exam, but it's a challenge to finish on time. Time will be your worst enemy on his exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTM3MzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-20 13:58:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete!!! Cancel the finals and make a lot of options for us! WITHOUT a final and receive an A!!! And he is the best teaching professor for Math234. This course is very hard and the other professor cannot explain as well as he did. I learnt a lot from him!!! THX, Tete!!! Thx, an easy A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTE4NDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-18 21:31:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete is the man enough said. hes actually hilarious and always cracks me up. Hes a genius and doesnt even use notes when he lectures. Lectures are very mandatory since exams are mostly rewrites of lecture problems. If you do homework and attend lecture you will do fine!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTE0OTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-18 16:53:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"The grading system in this class is just awful.  80% of the final grade is based on exams. (about 25 problems total)  They grade exams wayyyy to harshly.  He spends most of the lecture on proofs that have nothing to do with the exams.  He's a nice guy and all but not a good professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTA4NjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-18 02:16:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good professor, a nice guy, his lectures are clear and helpful, handwriting is good, examples from lecture can be used to study for exam. Exams are straightforward, but hard if you don't know concepts.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDgyODM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-15 17:15:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've had a few math classes at UW and he's by far my most favorite professor. His lecture is clear and you never have to read the textbook. (It's amazing how he never looks at his notes. I don't even know if he has written notes.) He's the only professor I know who has Saturday office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDc5Nzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-15 09:57:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Whether you should take his class depends on the type of student that you are. If you have a self-esteem issue and can only handle easy classes, then he's not for you. However, if you want to learn the material from someone who knows his stuff, explains it well, and is willing to help you understand it, then he's your man.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDc1MDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-14 19:32:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tete is a very nice and respectful teacher. His exams are tough and you need to study a lot for them. You need to put the effort in to receive the grade you want to get. Thats basically it. Do the homework and go to lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDY3NTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-14 04:01:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"YES, condescending.  Would recommend another professor if you have that option.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwOTEzNzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-11-29 16:07:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very knowledgeable and makes difficult concepts easier to understand. You will learn a great deal from his class, but you will have to work hard to earn a good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODg3ODM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-11-26 17:00:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very nice person and good teacher! One of my favorite professors I have had in awhile. Make sure you go to every lecture because his notes are very helpful and most of the test problems will be similar to the examples he gives in class. Even though this is true, study hard for the exams because they are quite difficult and the grading isnt generous","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODY1MTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-11-19 23:09:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't know what some people are talking about. His exams are similar to his examples and homework. I'm not a math wiz, but I'm getting an AB in his class. He teaches very well and is always helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODYwMTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-11-19 00:32:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a good professor. Very hard exams and very harsh grading. The curb Got an A and an AB in Math 221 and 222 and will probably get a C or BC in 234. Comes across as VERY condescending (particularly in his emails).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzE4MTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-10-19 22:24:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"His accent can be sort of weird at times, but he generally makes the textbook material seem much easier than it is. He makes occasional jokes that are somewhat funny, so he's not really monotone. Overall he's a good professor to have, very nice and has easy-to-follow lectures. He grades harshly? Not a chance. Maybe it's just the TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzA5OTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-10-17 15:50:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's fairly easy to understand and is extremely helpful. Also, he explains everything thoroughly.  Overall, he is a top notch math professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:47.197067+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwNzA3Mjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1747438","instructor_name":"Anakewit Boonkasame","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-10-16 19:59:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"very tough grading, doesn't teach material well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1747438","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzA1MTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-11-03 11:11:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great prof, his class was not difficult at all. All that was required to get a good grade was to do the homework, study, practice doing extra problems and take notes. I had a pretty terrible T.A. so make sure to get a good T.A. To the people who complained about his 221 class: this is a university class, not high school.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwMjQ5MzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-08-28 22:44:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture was crazy.  Guy just kept going through useless proofs that we would never need to know for tests or anything.  Exams were very hard.  Problems ridiculous as possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjY4OTY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-04-14 12:15:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is smart, but he's hard to follow. If you're in this class with him, keep on top of things. Lecture is a little hard to understand but bearable. Discussion sections are the only hope. Class is tough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDkyMTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-04-12 14:31:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very scatterbrained and hard to understand, try to avoid unless you can really follow and understand stuff fast and easily","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDIxNzM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-02-10 04:48:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not nice or good at teaching","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTY0MjI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-01-29 13:55:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seriously, AVOID THIS MAN.....he is absolutely garbage....writing is terrible, speaks very quietly with a strong german accent....all he does is proove theories that don't help at all...everyone scrambles to learn the material from the TAs a few days before the midterms...i heard borisov is better","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDI4NTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-23 08:52:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were useless. The exams were nothing like the homework. You can't here him half the time and you can't read his writing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODg2MjA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-21 12:38:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst class I've ever taken.  He paces back and forth babbling about theory.  Lectures are useless. Tests are ridiculous. I got a 47% on one, and it was still a C after the curve. Avoid him at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzg5NjA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-15 23:09:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man is terrible. Lectures are all proofs and no help actually learning how to do problems. Therefore, lecture is totally worthless. Exams are also very difficult. Hard to hear and hard to understand. Don't take him!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzYzMDk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-10 14:25:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"teaches nearly entirely theoretically. hard to follow.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDA0MTU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-07 21:48:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"My TA had to re-teach us everything in section. If you can't teach yourself, don't take him!  You will learn nothing from him! He likes to show proofs that are not very helpful; I never used the notes he gave in class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTE0NzA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-02 18:36:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Speaks softly and writes small so you'll want to seat near the front. He teaches the class like an honors course so it's easy to get lost and fall asleep during one of his numerous proofs. I found myself learning the material straight from the book often.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NjU1MzU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-30 18:35:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"All theory with no examples.  Unless you enjoy studying everything for yourself with no one to help you through it, don't take him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTYzMjM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-29 21:18:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"He seems to be a really smart guy. But the problem is that he is not a very good prof. He tends to skip a lot of steps and speeks very softly. Its hard to follow him. Over all try to avoid his class as much as you can unless you are really brainy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTAyNDU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-29 10:43:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"avoid this man, nice guy but not the best teacher, thank god for TAs","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDExNzc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-20 15:36:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Goes off on tangents really easily and doesn't use clear examples. If you don't read the book and get really comfortable with your TA, good luck. If you can avoid having him as a professor, then do it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTQzMDU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-16 16:14:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:35.597114+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzE5NjI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:394755","instructor_name":"Andreas Seeger","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-01 22:12:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dear Andreas,\r Stick to teaching smart kids.\r Thanks\r Thanks again\r -Back table kids\r ps: 9+1+4=15","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/394755","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NTczNjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-06-10 23:06:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I seriously taught myself everything in this class, well my TA was pretty cool/good (Tu)  as well. He's a nice guy, responds to emails quickly, but really just an average prof. His accent is fine and easy to understand. Does alright examples in class, that's about it. Doesn't post old exams online :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDU3NzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-05-13 03:38:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDM4NDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-05-09 15:32:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teaches the concepts of calculus and doesn't use many examples.  Result: Learned mostly from the book.  Tests are usually 4 questions, 25 points each, with VERY little partial credit awarded.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjQ2NTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-04-05 11:57:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Actually pretty decent for a math professor. His exams aren't the easiest, but he goes over everything in lecture if you pay attention. I've had better, but I've also had much worse.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMDIzMTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-04-17 15:48:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"not an effective professor, exams are very easy however","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDkzMTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-11-30 00:16:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a decent professor that welcomes questions.  He is very willing to explain a problem more fully if anyone has a question about it.  He spends too much time going over unnecessary proofs.  Overall is a decent professor but the TA's help out more than him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzkwMjEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-05-22 17:02:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Beginning of the semester was great, but as the semester went on the quality of lectures decreased steadily, I was learning nothing from them. My friends that did well in the class only managed to do so via youtube & lots of studying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzQ1MTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-05-15 23:19:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was an extremely fair course. Exams perfectly reflected the material covered in lectures. It's definitely possible to self-study using the online modules provided. You can succeed in this course if you take the necessary steps to study efficiently. Kent's lectures specifically were a little difficult because she has poor handwriting.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDc1MTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-04-14 00:58:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"pretty good professor. most of the time she explained things in a clear way and would go over a few examples. you know exactly what to expect for exams because she provides questions and solutions for past exams. as long as you stay on top of the homework, you should do well on discussion quizzes and exams!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDc0OTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-04-14 00:12:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great lectures. She explains concepts thoroughly and in a way that is accessible to students, and adds pop culture references and jokes that make class fun. She walks you through how to do multiple problems step by step, so if you go to lecture you'll have a solid handle on material, and exams wont be surprising. Exams are 84% of your grade though","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzQ2OTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-01-13 05:25:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exam expectations are very clear. Lectures aren't great, did most of the learning outside of lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzAzMTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-01-05 15:46:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures are useful at the beginning of the semester but as you approach closer and closer towards the end, you should be ready to prepare mentally for watching tons of YouTube videos and reading numerous online articles. Test are not hard though, what I felt this year is that collective complaints lower the difficulty of the exams. Best luck!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM2NzQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-22 23:42:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring lecturer, with very few examples given. Almost all learning needs to be done from homework, textbook, and discussions. Would often be late and be unavailable for connection outside of class. 2 midterms and a final account for 84% of the total grade in this class. Exams only have 6-7 questions so really no place to mess up if you want an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTk5NDI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-19 21:38:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seems like a great person, but mediocre prof. Lectures were hard to learn from: she jumps around alot, does not explain the math often & just demonstrates, and the lectures are for the most part very boring. Provided little information for exams, often showed up a few minutes late, handwriting hard to understand (rpi, 2integral, 5S etc).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTg1MTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-18 04:44:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kent seems like a nice person, but lectures get very boring and they often don't make sense. I learned mostly from discussion worksheets and homework. Take this class with another professor if you can. (Brian Street covered her lectures once and I found his lectures far more enjoyable.)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTgwMjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-17 22:21:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kent was one of the worst teachers I've ever had. While she is nice and tries to make lectures entertaining they were extremely unorganized and made little to no sense. It got to the point where I'd read the textbook during lecture instead of listening to what she said because her explanations left me feeling more confused.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDk1ODQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-13 16:13:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Kent is just okay. If you're really into math, you will love her. Her lectures are a bit abstract for what the class calls for but still useful. Personally, I learned from my TA and the homework assignments. EACH EXAM IS 30% OF YOUR FINAL GRADE (same for all MATH234 classes) so study harder than I did...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzM5MDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-01 22:33:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are not mandatory and I don't recommend going since it only makes it more confusing. I still went to lectures and it was a big mistake, as youtube videos taught me way more. If you want to do good on exams, expect work outside of class. The lectures are so poorly organized that you won't get an A if you don't do extra studying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzI0NzQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-11-30 20:20:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a very nice professor, however, her lectures are extremely disorganized and some of her exams had poorly written questions. Overall the hardest math class I've ever taken due to lack of clarity in lectures and a weird first exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Mjg3Mjgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-11-22 20:02:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kent is a nice person, but an awful teacher. She is very disorganized","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjY4MzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-11-18 19:45:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lighthearted and entertaining in her teaching. However, her lectures and notes are extremely unorganized, so it's hard to follow along because there is no clear train of thought.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTQ1NzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-10-22 03:58:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"She gave a midterm makeup exam that was way harder than the original exam given. I wouldn't advise taking her class because she grades harshly and has no respect for her students or their time. She doesn't understand our whole aren't school. She doesn't get that we aren't on her level of understanding. DONT TAKE THE CLASS","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTM5ODM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-10-20 16:32:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not good at her job","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTM5ODMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-10-20 16:29:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"She just sucks","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTY0MDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-03-29 19:05:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy was absolutely brilliant.  He did a great job answering any and all questions.  Lectures were always interesting, and it really helped that he showed such enthusiasm for the material.  If you get the opportunity, you'd be a fool not to take his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzcwNDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-06-01 11:49:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"no homework required, learned everything in discussion section but tests were pretty straightforward only a couple questions were really hard most were the same ones we did in class or in disc.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5Mjk3MzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-11-22 11:24:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed going to  his class. He cracked some entertaining jokes in class and explained everything very clearly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTQyMzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-05-06 12:47:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Kent was awesome! His class was just like he said it would be. 3 midterms, no final, and homework. 6 quizzes in discussion sections. His lectures were very easy to understand, and he explained things in different ways so everyone could understand. Very fair, good curve, overall a great prof!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MzY3NTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-04-06 18:00:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Handwriting is just terrible!! I, as an international student, cannot read anything he writes!! I would avoid him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDM3NTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-24 11:49:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty good professor, but exams were tough. I found the TA-led review sessions to be the most helpful form of studying for a test. Also, try to find some previous exams to practice off of. They might not be perfect, but some of them are representative of Kent's exam questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDI2MjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-22 18:27:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"HE'S CRAZY! his hair looks like he tried to cut it himself and his clothes were always too tight. His lecture's were pointless and I don't believe that he looked at the problems he was assigning us either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDEwNzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-21 01:15:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams were tough not always related to homework. I did the assigned homework 3 times for the final and studied 30+ hours, and still got a 50%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDA1MDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-20 13:47:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. His math 234 exams were just what how he said they would be, and overall the class is pretty easy with him teaching it. His lectures are very clear, and slow paced, so they are almost relaxing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTgyNjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-17 19:35:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"He wasn't the best presenter of the material, but he usually gave enough examples that you got the idea.  Cool guy though, has a quirky sense of humor.  I disagree that his exams were unrelated to what was taught in lecture, if you paid any attention at all you understood at least what the exam questions were asking.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTQ5MzE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-15 11:53:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cute Professor, no need to attend lecture.. exams are not easy...but overall good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODUyMzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-03 11:12:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall decent. Lectures are hit or miss, but more often than not tedious. Exams are fair. Understands the material but too much theory for my liking.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODM4MDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-01 12:12:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Clearly knows what he's teaching.  Lectures can be frustrating because he's really into deriving the formulas you end up needing to use.  It was frustrating to pick out what was going to be useful for tests and quizzes from his lectures.  Exams were fair, curve was generous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODM3NjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-01 11:10:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are completely pointless. I don't know if he knows what he's doing half of the time. The homework is related to quizzes but not the exams. The exams are pulled mainly from material not covered or not explained in any lecture. Overall I wouldn't even take basic Algebra from this professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3ODI3NDAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-11-29 01:43:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"The exams were very fair.  Everything on them is a main concept and isn't an extremely specific case that is almost never seen.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:53:49.124835+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3NzE4NDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2216023","instructor_name":"Autumn Kent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-11-02 00:37:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was Prof. Kent's first year here, so it was understandable that he was a little disorganized. Lectures started off sort of badly, but they got a lot better. His exams are challenging, and his grading system is different because he doesn't tell you your grade until the end of the semester. He obviously knows what he is teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2216023","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:13.892497+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MjYyNTIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1566085","instructor_name":"Benedek Valko","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-11-17 02:57:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Valko was a solid professor. Sure, if you have a power lecture with him, it can be a little boring and hard to pay attention. Yes, he has a little bit of an accent. His tests a very fair though (really, no surprises in my opinion) and his curve at the end of the course was VERY generous, with over 20% A's. Overall, I'd pick him over a random prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1566085","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:13.892497+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4ODE2MzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1566085","instructor_name":"Benedek Valko","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-07-13 18:31:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Valko is overall a solid prof who knows what he's doing. Has an accent but isn't bad at all. The occasional proof and his crazy versions of Greek letters get a bit mind-numbing, and the class itself is tough but doable. A little intimidating at first, but try to go to office hours because it all gets rough sometimes. Study hard and you'll survive.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1566085","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:52:13.892497+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDM5OTk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1566085","instructor_name":"Benedek Valko","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-04-20 12:10:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Has a genuine interest in making students learn. Lectures are pretty hard to get through, attendance was about half at the end of the semester. He will be very helplful if you ask him questions one on one. Gives challenging but doable midterms. Final 40% of your grade. All in all a solid prof, take as a safety net if the other sections are bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1566085","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzU1MDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-11-05 21:40:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't know why some people don't like this professor. But actually, he is the best math teacher I have ever met so far. Despite a little accent, he clarify the materials very well, and I can understand the content every lecture. BTW, his two midterms are soooo easy but the final is hard(it's OK since everyone thought it hard) :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTY0MzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-09-01 10:44:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures were tedious and difficult to follow (most others agreed). I attended every lecture and sat in the front, and I had to learn 95% through other resources. Frankly, Khan Academy was the only reason I managed to learn enough to get a B.  I only wish I had stopped relying on his lectures sooner, so I could have actually learned more. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTAxNDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-05-26 04:12:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Taught the material straight out of book, very hard to understand, not helpful towards topics, does not supply practice exams made by himself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzkzNTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-05-10 23:37:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"What he talked in lecture rarely relates to tons of homework .","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NzcxMDUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-05-07 20:20:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bing gets a bad rep because his tests are incredibly hard, but that is mostly because he generally teaches super hard subjects. In all honesty he explains concepts well and at a good pace. Moreover, he uses examples to help you understand better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDg0NzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-03-21 17:06:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bing is by far the worst teacherprofessor I have ever had.  He gives confusing, boring, and useless  lectures.  The tests are ridiculously hard and there is no help.  There are no review sheets, practice exams, or review sessions.  The first midterm was put on a curve so the average score was just below a C, so over half the class had a D or F.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDAyODEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-02-22 15:07:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"W. Bing's poor english make the hard course even harder. He is not responding to email, change his schedule without notice students, and he goes over homework section after it is due. All you could hope is you have a good TA to keep you up. The test is really hard. If you can avoid this teacher, avoid it by all means.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Mzc3MzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-02-11 14:36:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bing Wang is very difficult to understand. Not an overly difficult class overall but was made much harder because the class basically had to decipher everything he did. He also made the final extremely difficult (average was around 45%) because he felt the two midterms had been to easy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzIwMjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-01-22 12:24:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy. I really dislike the way he did his class. It was much much harder to get an A in his class versus the other 234 professors. He was understandable if you tried, but he read straight from  the horrible book and spent the majority of the class doing proofs that were impossible to follow. I hated this class and every second, and I love math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTc5NDAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-23 21:52:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"This course should be very easy. The concepts are fairly simple and straight forward and not at all more difficult than previous calculus classes. With this said, Bing Wang makes this class difficult with very poor teaching and a final that was absolutely ridiculous. Highly recommend avoiding him and getting a different professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTQ2ODQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-19 14:25:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"This semester his midterms are so easy, but the final is so challenging. The average of final is 48 percent!!!!!!!!! But he is a fine grader. I got a low AB in the final, but I still get A in the end. Thanks, Bing!  If you want to take his math class, make sure you are capable of dealing with his accent and both easy and difficult questions. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTM1MzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-18 15:49:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material itself isn't hard, but the way it is taught doesn't make a lot of sense. He doesn't connect concepts from previous classes or chapters well to the present lecture. The textbook isn't very helpful either; I got most of my information from online videos and worksheets. The midterms were fair, but be prepared for a very difficult final.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTI3MDYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-17 23:16:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bing is very intelligent, however he is not the world's greatest professor. If you put in the work, you will do fine, however, if you are only somewhat familiar with the material, his tests will consume you. He will give hints, but you have to know what you are doing. So if you just want a good grade with the least amount of work, he is not for u ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTIwMDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-17 15:10:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"I retook this course and had a different professor the first time.  I received a worse grade with Bing the second time around.  He made simple topics more complicated, and tougher ones impossible, and when it came to tests they were terribly worded and confusing.  Stay away.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTE1NDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-17 09:21:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bing Wang teaches difficult concepts in very poor ways. He spends way to much time doing proofs, which are not even part of the curriculum, and failed to lecture on some concepts that ended up being on the final. Overall one of the worst math professors I've ever had, switch if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTEzMjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-17 01:01:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Wang's lecture is not really clear and really confusing, and you have to teach yourself a lot. He doesn't like to write out the concepts and draw pictures on the board which makes note taking really hard. Doesn't have practice problems nor review sections. His midterms were ok but the final is definitely the worst thing ever.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDA5OTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-09 22:47:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were so confusing, disorganized, and full of proofs and unhelpful examples that I stopped going. His accent was strong but understandable. Tests weren't too difficult, but grading was unforgiving. My TA was terrible, and I only did well by reading the textbook and working with friends. I would highly recommend avoiding Bing at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTE2NDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-01 18:40:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bing has a  accent, but is extremely funny, and can be understood. He wants to help you understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:44.932525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODQxMjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1848210","instructor_name":"Bing Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-11-18 15:26:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a great teacher. Very laid back and expects alot from his students. His lectures are clear and concise.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1848210","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:37.641601+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NDg3MjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2279567","instructor_name":"Botong Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-03-08 02:59:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Botong is really fun. I'd definitely recommend going to lectures. He's a good lecturer. He has a bit of an accent, but I almost never had trouble understanding him. He can be fun sometimes too. Like he used being a sniper as an analogy when talking about polar coordinates, which I still remember. Overall I found 234 enjoyable and not too hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2279567","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:37.641601+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MzQ3MjQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2279567","instructor_name":"Botong Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-05-16 05:21:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Course and lectures are extremely disorganized. Professor himself is always extremely unclear and confused as to what he is teaching. He always makes mistakes in his lecture notes and has to correct himself halfway through the problem. Tests get way harder as the year goes on with all of them making 84% of your grade. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2279567","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:37.641601+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDQwOTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2279567","instructor_name":"Botong Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-04-07 23:28:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"An above average teacher in a below average math department. He definitely cares about his students, and explains concepts in a way that isn't too difficult to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2279567","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:37.641601+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDI0NjQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2279567","instructor_name":"Botong Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-04-05 18:46:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lots of passion for math, explains things very well. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2279567","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODAxMjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-01-26 22:55:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fine, not amazing. Sped through lectures, topics were introduced once and the next time they showed up were on an exam. He was nice and responsive. Take advtg of EVERY SINGLE PROBLEM you have available before the tests (3 inc final). I'm a math person and the course was really hard. You need to study WAY more than you think you do!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzU4NDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-01-16 03:57:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"An great professor! Therere three exams during a semester, which take up 84% of the grade. Although it seems difficult, the programs in the tests are similar to the homework and he will give us review problems before midterms. And there are also a lot of practice exams in canvas, which is useful. If you do the practice, this will be an easy course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NzM1NDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-01-11 16:30:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams are a large part of the grade (3 exams, 28% each), but exam content is straightforward and well-covered in lecture. Weekly quizzes. Professor Street talks and writes quickly, so it can be easy to get lost, but the lectures overall were very helpful. He closely follows the textbook, so textbook examples were useful while preparing for exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQzMjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-23 19:14:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"3 tests at 28% each make up majority of your grade, so luckily Brian does a great job of preparing you, giving problems and topic lists of almost everything exactly that will be on the exam. Focus on understanding every lecture problem example, rather than the tedious worksheet and homework problems, and do every practice test available, easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM1MTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-22 21:05:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is one of the most egocentric and arrogant people on this planet. I was 1% off from passing this class and he gave no sympathy. He also makes fun of people for asking questions in the lectures and makes it a very unwelcoming learning environment.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjM1MDEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-22 20:48:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty good at explaining concepts, he just talks and writes very quickly so can be easy to get lost depending on the topic. 3 exams each worth 28% of grade, not too hard but need to put in some studying before each of you want an A and its easy to screw up your grade with exams. Somewhat condescending with questions in lecture, not too big a deal","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjI0MTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-21 22:05:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Calc 3 is a hard class regardless of which professor you choose, but Professor Street's lectures made the material more accessible. Sometimes for the sake of time, he'll simplify an example down to a calc 1 problem or a problem from earlier in the course, rather than finish the example. Quizzes in discussion every week, and 3 exams each worth 28%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTkwNDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-18 20:26:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Street is one of the worst dudes I have ever had to listen to. He talks extremely fast and goes through examples too quickly. He is not helpful over email and does not care very much about his students. When he is paired with a hard class like Calc 3, it is game over. This was the most I have struggled with, and part of that was on me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTc3MDQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-17 18:48:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures going through content very quickly and doesn't spend much time explaining steps of how to solve problems unless somebody asks for an explanation. If you don't already have a decent understanding of topics before lecture you'll get lost frequently. Seems arrogant which is annoying at times Tests are very fair if you understand content.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTYwOTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-16 19:43:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Street is definitely a bit arrogant, because he is a great professor and he knows it. His grades (on the same exams as the other Math 234 profs) are higher for a reason. The grade is made 84% on exams (which is universal for Math 234), but Street prepares his students for these (better than any other prof I've heard of). Take this class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTYwNzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-16 19:31:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Street is one of the best professors I have had so far. He does a good job of balancing teaching topics while also leaving room for students to learn on their own. He weeds out students who do not put in the proper effort the class. Sometimes he is bad at answering questions in lecture, but it is nothing the textbook can't answer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTM2ODMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-15 15:30:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"A great professor who is clear in his lectures if you understand the content previously taught. He will always offer explanations if someone needs it. Can switch well between advanced abstract, and slower example based approaches for students with different learning methods.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTExOTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-14 04:35:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Personally, I had already took calc 3 in high school, but I did very poorly so it was good to take the class again. This, however, was a mistake. Professor Street likes to word vomit during lectures and when questions are asked, he answers them in a very condescending way. Also the tests are very heavy and there are only 6 questions per exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDk3NzAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-13 17:53:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incredibly condescending to students, and like many others have said, he often calls these concepts easy or simple as if we should intuitively understand what we don't know. The exams which account for 84% of your grade are incredibly unforgiving. I tried to find his office hours, just to find out he doesn't do office hours... Not a fan.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDYyNDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-10 21:29:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brian Street does not answer questions in lectures and almost makes students feel bad for asking. He often makes quick phrases on how things are easy or simple. The order of introducing content is odd as well, often leaving the students around me scratching their heads in lectures. Tests are pretty similar to homework though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzI2MzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-11-30 22:00:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"84% of your grade is exams. Each exam is about 6 questions. Very frustrating. I find his lectures to be almost discouraging, he'll say "and then you do this simple integral" and I don't understand it, if it's so easy just do it. Wish that we did half the examples but went more in depth.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTcxMjc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-10-30 18:31:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Street is one of the worst professors I have had at Madison. Not only does he basically read a script of the textbook during lectures, but he ridicules his students when they ask questions. HIs only form of communication is piazza, and he is always passive aggressive and rude. I had him for calc 1 and he was fine but for calc 3 he is atrocious","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTYwMzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-10-27 15:02:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really good prof, if you show up and pay attention you will do well. Exams are hard but extremely fair","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDEzOTc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-10-05 01:28:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really great lecturer. Gives lots of examples and plenty of opportunities to ask questions in class. Homework was very time consuming but but graded very easily. Tests were easy, especially since he devoted a lot of lecture time to reviewing and handed out lists of topics to review for each exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2OTM1NjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-08-27 02:30:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Helpful and casual. There's homework to be done but it's not overbearing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDA0NTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-01-28 13:44:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brian is the best prof you could ask for in Math.  The material was presented very clearly, and the tests were very fair.  The two midterms are easy, and the final is more challenging but curved.  If you pay attention in lecture you will have no problem in this class with prof Street.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODQyODkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-29 11:45:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Street's lectures were perfectly clear, and he always told us what he expected everyone to know for the exams. Therefore, the class was not overly difficult. If you study what he goes through in his review lecture, you will do fine on the exam. The only complaint is that he isn't overly excited to help you out of class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODMyOTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-27 19:14:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brian is a very clear-cut lecturer and lays out what will be given on each test. One of the best math teachers in the department. He does tend to talk really fast and it can be hard to follow along in lectures for that reason. Overall fantastic professor; would recommend for calc 3.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODEwMzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-23 10:57:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gives clear lectures.  He gives a list of everything that will be on each exam so you know what to study.  Exams are straightforward for the most part.  There are 6-7 questions, each worth 10 points, with one usually being more tricky than the rest.  First unit on vectors was confusing not taking any other calculus classes at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Nzc0MjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-19 16:34:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Brian is a great lecturer and conveys the material in a very clear manner. Exams are a reflection of his lectures and the homework, so generally if you pay attention the exam should be easy. Exams are curved too and the final is noncumulative. One of the best math professors I've had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzUzNTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-17 23:05:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"I really enjoyed Street as a professor. He was an extremely logical professor and very clearly organized the course and laid out his expectations. Lectures are hard to follow because they are really theoretical, but he clearly lays out what will be on exams during his review in lecture. Street was a great professor and it wasn't a very hard class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NTMzMDc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-02 23:46:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Highly recommend. At first, he can seem overwhelming, but after a couple weeks you realize what a good professor he actually is. He explains clearly and uses plenty of examples, and the exams are easy since he gives you a sheet of exactly what kinds of questions are going to be on it. I hope to take another class with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzY2MTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-11-08 14:51:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a ver knowledgable math professor and definitely knows what he is talking about. However, he goes through those materials too fast on lectures and we hardly can follow him. The homework and lectures are way harder than what are on midterms.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzI5NTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-11-02 23:54:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"the lecture is really clear with many examples. great professor !!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzAzMjIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH 234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-10-28 02:06:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"TALKS TOO FAST. I'm not kidding when I say even the speed transcriber sometimes couldn't follow his speed. He does gives time for students to ask questions, but most of the time students couldn't ask one cuz they are still chewing on what he just said! Tests are fair, really don't enjoy his lecture. P.S He doesn't erase the bboard clearly ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDcxNTUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-14 14:16:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear in lecture, however exams often did not test what was taught. Overall an okay professor, exams are very difficult though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzY0MTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-01-24 01:10:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although without any doubt he was clear and explained alot. But he screwed up the fun of Math 234. His tests were out of the world, his grading was strict as anything. Either you get 0 or 10 out of 10. Tests were all about proving, he made Math 222 look easier which is actually a harder class. I won't say avoid him, but be prepared to study a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzIwMzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-01-12 23:14:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Taking a math class at this university with a professor who's first language is english is always a bargain. Street explains with impeccable clarity but of course maintains high expectations for exams. SPOILER ALERT: multivariable calculus is not easy!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5Njg0OTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-01-07 12:27:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He explained the material very well in lecture. Thought this class was easy until the exams came up. Study for the exams. They are quite difficult, but manageable due to the curve. Great professor and good experience overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjYwMTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-01-03 15:46:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"A fantastic professor!! Explains everything very clearly in lecture and only teaches what will be on tests. Exams are super hard but he curves them a ton so you don't need to study much. I highly recommend Street!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NjI5NjU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-27 20:03:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Street is one of the best math professors you will get. His lectures are really useful. He only tries to cover what is important and what might be on the exam. That being said his exam a bit challenging. But the exams get curved a lot). Asking your TA to do some practise problems is the best way you can do well in the class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTk5NTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-21 23:38:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Street's classes are taught in such a way that the tests are entirely application based, but the lectures are entirely theory and no good examples. He will do derivations of everything, and they're good if you like theory, but they are in no way helpful for his exams. Prepare to spend a lof of time teaching yourself the application.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTgxMzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-20 12:37:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Street was a great professor, he explained concepts very well and he always was very explicit with what was going to be on the exams. However, his example problems were not very helpful, so it might be a good idea to get your TA to run through a bunch of problems with you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTcyOTM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-19 17:49:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Street is easy to follow in lecture, and is always lets you know exactly what type of material will be on the exams.  Exams are moderately challenging, but are by no means impossible as long as you listen in lecture and study!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTU0Nzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-17 19:46:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Street is so smart, but his tests are near impossible.  Lecture is proof based along with his tests. He is very easy to understand, but overall lectures were not that helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDc1ODg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-12 19:23:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor in the math department at UW. Crystal clear, works everything through, explains everything very well despite some very complicated material. Exams are obscenely hard, but the curves compensate. (Anything above 3 points on a 40 point exam was a passing grade). Take him, you won't regret it. Plus the other profs don't speak English.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDY2MDc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-12 01:33:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Street is an awesome prof that gives some of the best lectures I've ever attended. He seems to grade fair, but you have to have a good TA to learn applications. The bad news; he makes a relativly simple class nearly impossible. The average on his exams this semester is around a 40 percent. He also assigns A LOT of homework. Get ready to have nolife","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:04.942102+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzE0NzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1574143","instructor_name":"Brian Street","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-11-27 00:40:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"he is definitely a smart guy and knows what he's talking about. unfortunately his tests are impossible and he bases everything off of proofs. he's definitely better than some of the alternatives, and his lectures are bearable, and the tests are curved. just really hard tests","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1574143","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzM1Mzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-09-10 20:24:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not an easy class by all accounts, but she does a great job guiding you through it and seems to genuinely care about you and actually wants you to learn and grasp the concepts","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDUxMzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-05-13 18:23:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought she was a fantastic professor. She explained the concepts clearly and would always be open to answering any questions. I also found her funny and engaging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjYzOTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-04-25 15:15:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very ineligible writing, go over the material at a way too fast pace so be prepared to take photos of lecture notes with your phone throughout class, would write down a whole chunk of notes before noticing that they have nothing to do with the content materials and then delete them all, lecture contents are too sophisticated compared to exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NDk4Njc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-04-01 21:32:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Betsy Stovall is by far my favorite professor I've had at Madison so far. She is incredibly sweet and understanding, and I loved the format of her online class. Her lectures were clear and had plenty of examples, and her office hours were incredibly useful. The exams were easier than the homework, so if you do well on that you'll do well on tests!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjQ1Nzky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-01-06 22:02:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice person, but not great at teaching. Would ramble on for the entire 50 min lecture about 2 problems and took forever to answer simple questions. Had tons of online videos as the lectures for each section which dragged on and were nothing like the homework or tests. Had to teach myself most of the class, but thankfully it wasn't too difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjEwNjg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-12-29 02:47:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Betsy for Calc 3 during COVID. She was understanding, willing to be flexible, and more interested in us learning the material than in being a hardass with grades. I learned a ton, and since she posted her lectures online in advance, she was able to use the scheduled class time for questions and examples. Ill be looking for her again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzM4NDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-04-04 00:06:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stovall is really not a good lecturer. She spends way too much time on proofs and theoretical things that aren't useful. The class is curved which helps a lot. I found her tests to be difficult, but discussion with my TA was very helpful as all we did was practice problems. The practice exams are extremely helpful in studying for tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDM5MDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-01-11 19:37:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took Stovall for 234, the material wasn't too bad but her lectures were very theoretical and therefore I did not gain much from her. Her homework and tests were doable, and there was a strong curve at the end. I got C's on the first two midterms and an AB on the final and got a B in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzY2ODkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-01-01 13:56:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you're looking for some concrete examples this is not the professor for you. If you really like to listen to endless proofs for over an hour twice a week and can learn from that, go for it. As someone who needs concrete examples to learn, I hated this class and wouldn't recommend Betsy in the slightest unless she's your only option.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzE2Mjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-22 13:15:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Stovall was a very fair and easy to understand professor. Quizzes (10%), homework (5%) (graded on completion), two midterms (25% each) and final (35%). Overall the class was straight forward and exam questions could be predicted based on lecture emphasis. Usually one theoretical question per test, but understanding her various proofs really helped.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzAyMTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-21 03:39:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"She writes more than is necessary for notes so listen more than writing. She is clear in her explanations, but often goes very theoretical and can be dry. Homework is nearly impossible so make use of MathLab and TA hours. Still the best option for 234","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjYwODU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-18 16:13:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material was extremely tough, but she did a very good job of delivering it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjQwMzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-16 22:52:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were very easy compared to the homework assigned and the quizzes given. Asked theoretical questions and to do proofs on the exams we did not derive in class. Overall I think she isn't very organized with the lecture notes and would not recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:32.914658+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTU5MjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1786920","instructor_name":"Betsy (Lindsay) Stovall","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-12 18:13:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Example oriented and logical. Doesn't use overly advanced language when explaining concepts but doesn't always have time to explain things as slowly as I wanted. She comes prepared for class and tries to keep things as upbeat as calc 3 can be. Exams were hard but fair. Class average was 39/50 on first exam, 29.6/46 second exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1786920","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:15.459500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQzMDc0NDYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2768657","instructor_name":"Caglar Uyanik","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2026-05-08 21:32:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fall 2025. He often snuck hints on what would be on the final. We had two midterms and a final (each being worth ~30% of your grade). There were weekly quizzes in discussions, but you could drop two of your worst quiz grades. He doesn't post lectures online (which sucks), but he's an amazing lecturer. He posts past exams, which were very helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2768657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:15.459500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTUyNDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2768657","instructor_name":"Caglar Uyanik","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2026-01-27 00:29:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"He explains concepts well but often makes little mistakes during lecture that sometimes go uncorrected which confuse the class at times. If you talk to him after class and pay attention to lectures you will know questions on the upcoming test. He seems like a cool guy, calc 3 was just really hard for me. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2768657","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:15.459500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTMyMjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2768657","instructor_name":"Caglar Uyanik","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2026-01-21 22:50:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor! Taught very well and always encouraged students to ask questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2768657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:15.459500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzYyNzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2768657","instructor_name":"Caglar Uyanik","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-12-20 22:48:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy was just amazing. Calc 3 is a very hard class, but he made it easier. Everything was explained well, and if you really pay attention, he'll hint at what's on the test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2768657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:15.459500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzQ5NDA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2768657","instructor_name":"Caglar Uyanik","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-12-19 19:20:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"This lass is exam heavy but if you just pay attention to lectures and attend discussions it's easy to get an A. Doing really well in one exam can help a lot (it did in my case where I had 96 and 89 in midterms and 88 in final but overall was 92 which is borderline A) and first exam is really easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2768657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:15.459500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzA0NDY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2768657","instructor_name":"Caglar Uyanik","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-12-17 05:51:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Uyanik is very knowledgeable and has a great sense of humor. You will find this course easy if you attend the lectures and discussion sections. The only thing I regret about this course is not going to his office hours (partially because of the free chocolate I heard he gives out, haha). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2768657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:15.459500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjUyMDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2768657","instructor_name":"Caglar Uyanik","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-12-15 02:34:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Caglar really cares about his students and explains difficult topics well. He is also very helpful and kind during the office hours. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2768657","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:50:15.459500+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjUxNzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2768657","instructor_name":"Caglar Uyanik","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-12-15 02:20:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"I found Professor Uyanik somewhat hard to understand, though he did a serviceable job explaining the material. Not much to complain about or praise, just mid :/ ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2768657","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:17.130573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODgzMDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1979621","instructor_name":"Chanwoo Kim","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-11-22 23:34:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took calc 234 online in the fall of 2021. Professor's recorded lectures involved him reading directly from the provided textbook powerpoint. Frequently the online exams would not be available at the designated time. The only reason I passed this class is because of Professor Lenard's phenomenal youtube videos. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1979621","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:17.130573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjIyMzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1979621","instructor_name":"Chanwoo Kim","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-21 19:54:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures didn't help me learn at all. He would just read from the textbook, so it was essentially like teaching yourself Calc 3. Homework and discussion worksheets prepare you pretty well for the weekly midterms. I took it in Fall 2020 and his video lectures would have voices of his children crying in the background which was pretty annoying.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1979621","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:17.130573+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MzEyMDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1979621","instructor_name":"Chanwoo Kim","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-01-25 03:23:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chanwoo was a decent lecturer at best. He didn't always seem to have a good grasp on the topic and it was pretty clear that he was just reading from the textbook most of the time, but the few examples he did give were decently useful. I wouldn't take another class with him, but he won't hinder your success in the course or anything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1979621","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:16.455535+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTgwOTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402238","instructor_name":"Chaojie Yuan","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-09 21:51:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Chaojie is really cleaver and really care his students. I learned a lot from the course. Thanks, chaojie! :D","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402238","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:25.297525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MTI5NTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094286","instructor_name":"Christopher Breeden","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-03-09 22:27:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Chris as my TA for the fall semester for 2015. He was super helpful in both discussion and in office hours. I would say that he was probably the reason I got an A in that class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094286","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:48:25.297525+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODIxOTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2094286","instructor_name":"Christopher Breeden","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-24 23:07:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Chis as my TA for Calc 234 and he had a large impact on me doing well in the course. He takes the time to go through the most pertinent material, and at a level that we would be expected to know for exams and quizzes. Chris was gracious enough to hold review sessions for the exams and final, and was quite helpful in office hours. Great TA!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2094286","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NzI2NDI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-06-14 23:11:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dima teaches theories and tests your understanding of concepts, rather than straight plug & chug. He also provides few examples and often goes on tangents during lectures. This made the course extremely difficult, personally. I wrote down a conversion wrong and didnt realize it until a few days before the final because he never showed examples.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2Njc4NTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-06-01 10:45:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dmytro  is an amazing instructor because his explanations are in depth and are very clear. However, he doesn't give examples in the class and his explanations are very theoretical.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjI0Njkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-20 14:31:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dima is a good professor. He definitely knows what he is talking about and can explain it well in lecture. He is a bit more conceptual in lecture and will not do example after example, which for some people is definitely a plus. I could understand him at all times. He also seemed receptive and open to all questions in lecture. I didn't attend OH.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTgzMjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-15 23:11:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dima's a nice guy who knows his stuff, but he throws material on tests that you've never seen before. Homework was graded harshly and the exams were so much harder than the practice tests he would provide you. Heavy curve at the end though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjM0NjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-04-21 02:53:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is clear through his practice tests on what he expects you to know. The curve was also very generous in my class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjAyNjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-04-15 16:15:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely loved Professor Arinkin! The lectures could be a bit boring and long (I mean, it is math.) but he was a great lecturer! He's really funny and his accent is a bonus for me haha I've only been to office hours once, but he was willing to help, and even agreed to meet me early I wish he taught more classes that I need to take for my major!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTgwMzA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-24 00:29:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dima was a great professor for this class, definitely one of the better professors. He's a really nice guy and grades fairly. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTcwNzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-22 18:52:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent lecturer!  He would constantly ask the class if what he said made sense and if there were any questions.  Lectures were very informative and quite funny at times.  Doing the weekly homework is very easy and helpful.  The exams are pretty easy except for the last question is normally a little challenging.   ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDM4MTIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-11 16:02:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor with engaging lectures. Explains everything clearly and teaches so you will be prepared for exams. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMTY2NTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-10-09 13:31:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved taking his class he made math power lectures enjoyable with his enthusiasm and clarity","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTkxMDc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-04-23 23:06:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor and very entertaining! I come from a foreign background so maybe I could understand him more than other but he certainly went over the material well and covered the topics that would be on exams. His exams on the difficult side, especially when compared to homework. Dont be suprised by a proof on the last page! Great professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjA4MTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-01-04 14:16:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"He just makes this ultimate calculus class nice and easy. The homework has everything to do with the exams. He also makes the lecture funny and informative. Great prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:27.660032+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMDcyODA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1769534","instructor_name":"Dmytro Arinkin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-14 16:04:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were well organized, but material was difficult and they were not overly helpful. Very nice guy, and he tries to keep the class engaged during difficult sections.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1769534","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:21.784234+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzM4NDc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152258","instructor_name":"Donald Passman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-07-22 01:30:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good professor, but some of those curves were pretty harsh.  He is easy to understand, and seems like a nice guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:21.784234+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NDU3MzU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152258","instructor_name":"Donald Passman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2003-12-05 16:13:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"pretty easy tests, but harsh curves sometimes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152258","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:21.784234+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MzgwMzU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:152258","instructor_name":"Donald Passman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2003-12-04 16:13:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/152258","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:24.369332+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzgyMzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1945070","instructor_name":"Fan Yang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-01-27 12:36:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is great! He's good at doing clear examples, which make the material much easier to understand. He's also very helpful during office hours!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1945070","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:19.828233+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTk5NDE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1365279","instructor_name":"Fedor Nazarov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-05-14 00:56:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"better pray you have a good TA for this class. take my advice: don't even bother going to lecture. you can try understand stuff but you most likely won't. exams aren't too bad; they're like what other profs would have. this guy has awesome fanny pack though. he's quite a character but not worth having as a teacher","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1365279","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:19.828233+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTgzODUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1365279","instructor_name":"Fedor Nazarov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-05-12 00:42:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very poor teacher, lecture was boring and impossible to understand. He is brilliant, but disorganized and doesn't know how to communicate the material. The one good part about being in class was his random analogies, but those didn't make sense in regards to what he was trying to explain. Overall, avoid him because pretty much anyone else is better","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1365279","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:19.828233+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTQ5Njk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1365279","instructor_name":"Fedor Nazarov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-05-07 17:43:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is no use to go to his lecture. because you absolutely learn nothing from lecture and cannot understand his accent at all. Heavily rely on books and TAs. He had a exam question that no one in the class got it right. I learned nothing from this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1365279","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:19.828233+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDU2NDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1365279","instructor_name":"Fedor Nazarov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-04-23 13:15:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is to smart for his own good does not know how to relate to people.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1365279","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:19.828233+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NDQ4MTg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1365279","instructor_name":"Fedor Nazarov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-04-21 15:43:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely terrible teacher. I'm sure he's a brilliant mathematician but skipping his lectures actually was beneficial for me. He really likes to use useless proofs and speaks some language that is not English.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1365279","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:49.069758+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzA4OTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1025240","instructor_name":"Gabriel Pretel","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-24 16:40:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best TA ever. Math 222 was a nightmare, but when I took WES with him, I fell in love with Calculus. He is phenomenal. Works his butt off so that you understand his discussion sections. I can't put it any other way - he should be teaching lecture, he's better than the professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1025240","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:47.658749+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTg3OTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2357580","instructor_name":"Gabriele Meyer","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-10-19 13:48:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gabi is the worst professor I ever had. I always went to lecture but stopped because there was really no point, nothing she said made sense and she couldn't answer questions well. She was nice though. She's the only professor teaching MATH240 next semester and I am dreading taking her again and even considering taking it later solely because of her","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2357580","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:47.658749+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDU0NDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2357580","instructor_name":"Gabriele Meyer","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-08-22 15:43:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gabi sits for the entire class period with a notebook which she projects onto the board. Her instruction is uninspired and nearly lulls you to sleep. She asks if the class understands material, then re-explains if the majority doesn't. But if you ask a question, she usually just tells you to "think about it," guilting instead of helping.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2357580","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:25.030565+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MzAxNjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:767263","instructor_name":"Georghe Craciun","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-01-01 05:41:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome guy, got a standing ovation from the class multiple times-- not joking. Teaches well and is very clear on how mostly every works. Keep in mind it is Calc III, it's not the easiest course in the world, but if you are going to take it, take it w/ craciun!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/767263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:25.030565+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDU4MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:767263","instructor_name":"Georghe Craciun","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-11-24 23:53:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I learned a lot, and also, he can be really funny at times.  As long as you pay attention, the exams should be pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/767263","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:15.943133+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MTk1NDg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:593639","instructor_name":"Gloria Mari-Beffa","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-01-30 17:00:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I do NOT recommend this professor. First, to her credit she is nice and enthused at all classes. It is also apparent that she knows her stuff. But she does not do well at communicating new concepts to students. She relies on lofty math terms and proofs without first giving any intuitive explanations. She does not understand how to teach new things.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/593639","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:15.943133+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTkwOTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:593639","instructor_name":"Gloria Mari-Beffa","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-18 17:48:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Mari-Beffa was great. To everyone reading other comments: she now uses a textbook since the Math department forced her to standardize with other profs.  The textbook is great for seeing examples, but M-B does plenty of examples in class.  She is usually enthusiastic which makes a dry Calculus class bearable.  Much recommended","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/593639","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Njk0MTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-05-04 01:06:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you like crying when you leave your final he is your professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODk5MDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-11-28 19:54:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good professor, although the final exam is very hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNjY2MDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-09-28 08:18:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is an amazing grader! It is more important to have a good TA on this course. do your research.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjg4MzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-05-13 22:09:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Would not recommend. Hard to understand, especially with online lectures. First midterm was fair, but second midterm (online) was unreasonably difficult. Avoid if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjU5OTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-05-11 03:40:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests were 80% of grade. Not doing great on one test set you back so far and even basically perfect scores on other stuff won't bring you up. He's not a great lecturer, but tried to get better and asking questions and clarifications in class about what he was doing and why helped alot, but all of that changed during online lectures and it was bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTg0OTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-05-02 20:34:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"He cares about the content and if you're learning it but tests you on it in a very unfair way. Wish I could rate his TA's because they don't care about the students at all, especially worse after we went online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDc5Mzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-04-17 22:39:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Can't understand what he's trying to say during lectures or in the recorded videos. Exams are strange and difficult. I expect really learning something in this course for the future math courses, but just can't.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTU1MDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-03-05 23:39:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODUyNDU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-01-20 22:40:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Fang seems to be a smart individual, however he does a bad job of explaining tough concepts. His tests were somewhat difficult, but he often seemed to add questions that were unnecessarily difficult and he seemed to flex his knowledge. He made his final proof based as a way to lower students grades. This lead to many people failing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODMwODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-01-13 21:27:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Can be hard to understand, goes quickly in lecture, often doesn't explain concepts well enough, seldom gives a big picture explanation or how it is important overall/connects to other concepts -- would not recommend overall; final exam was ridiculously hard compared to the two midterms and it was not reflective of the entire course content","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzI2NTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-20 04:10:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you aren't that great at learning math, choose a different lecturer. He tends to go over proofs a lot during lecture, and can be unclear on what topic he is teaching. He has online homework due every Friday, including midterm days and Thanksgiving break. The midterms were easy, but the final was very hard. Learn material before lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjUwNjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-13 22:55:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Decent professor but lectures can get quite dry sometimes. Class itself is probably easier than 222 mechanics wise. At least he goes through examples in class and the first two midterms weren't that difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTgxNTI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-09 22:23:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I stopped going to class because the lectures just made me more confused, but the tests and quizes are fair. Tests are very short though. If you want to learn from the professor don't take him but if you just want the credit and can learn on your own take him. This might've been his first class so hopefully he'll get better with practice.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTY3MzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-08 20:46:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a decent professor. I appreciate that he gets to the point in lecture and spends time on example problems. What he lacks is an explanation of the concepts behind what he's doing, which makes the class much harder. The overall class structure is pretty decent. This was my first math class at UW Madison so I can't really compare.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:37:21.681912+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDU4MjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2540450","instructor_name":"Hanlong Fang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-11-21 20:47:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took MATH 234 with Fang in fall 2019. Fang always takes time to answer students questions during lecture and office hours. Fang does not waste too much time with proofs that no one can understand, rather spends in on example problems. The first midterm was easy and the class overall is easier than MATH 222 as long as you try.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2540450","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NTc3OTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-04-11 01:25:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Assigns reasonable amounts of homework while cutting out junk problems. Quizzes and tests are based closely on this. It's not graded, but doing it is a huge help!  Lectures only make sense if you know the content. If you know the content, lectures are unnecessary.  Humor is sparse, but the joke is enhanced by the monotone delivery and surprise.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MzAyMjgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-01-18 00:49:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff speaks monotonously during his lectures, which may cause drowsiness in some. His tests are unbelievably difficult and almost beyond the scope of what he teaches in lectures. His class was also entirely test based so good luck. If you see his name on your schedule for the semester, I would recommend attempting to switch professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTk3ODYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-28 20:09:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"The tests were pretty easy but you need to find another way to learn the material because Jeff does a pretty bad job at teaching it (using a lot of proofs in the beginning). Pray for a good TA to carry you through the course.  He looks like Taco from The League","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTk2MjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-28 13:18:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"At first, I wanted to change my major because I just couldn't understand class. Both midterms were easy and the final was fair as well. Homework wasn't required which screwed me over because I didn't do it at first. DO HOMEWORK, at least some of it. It does help. Jeff is a really funny guy. Go to his office hours just because. Class is worth it. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTQ5Mjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-19 18:12:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think professor Jeff is one of the best professors that I have ever met because he always explains everything clearly. If you can attend every lectures and one of  review sessions, you will get an easy A. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTMwMTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-18 06:39:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is my second calculus class at UW so i'm mostly comparing him with another professor. Simply put, if you think you're good enough at math to learn by yourself then you should definitely take his class,  his exams are straightforward with no tricky questions. But if you need someone to teach you, definitely  look elsewhere.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTI5Nzc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-18 04:00:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"From what I've heard from students in other Calc class, Jeff seems like the best. He's fluent in english and the tests are really straight forward, although they can be a little tough. If you have to take 234, try to get into his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTIyNzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-17 18:11:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Personally, I loved Dr. V. Straight forward lecturer with fair exams. He always had a review session the lecture before where he would outline what would be on the test. They were tough, but he rarely threw a curveball at us. Also, his attempts at jokes are usually good for a laugh.  I would definitely take another course with him, great professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTIwNjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-17 15:50:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a teacher he needs a lot of improvement and needs to rely on sources other than the book as his lectures consist of him just repeating what is already in there. As a grader, I've had worse but he's still pretty bad because he doesn't really cube exams in the usual way. My advice: if you can choose another instructor you should definitely do so.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTA4MjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-16 19:51:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the worst instructor I've had. His grading is fair though. But he doesn't curve exams. If you have to take his class, pray for a good TA or find a good book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDk4NTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-16 08:59:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff started out a little rocky because it was his first time teaching but once he got more comfortable and used more examples he was an effective lecturer. The tests are fair and straight forward and he prepares you for them well. Pretty funny too","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDQ5OTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-12 09:35:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"As a first year student, Jeff was my first actual college math professor. Overall, he explained the topics very clearly even though it was straight out of the book. He did plenty of examples to clarify the concepts and his tests reflected what we did in lecture. Compared to what I've heard about other profs, he seems like one of the better ones. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDMxNjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-11 08:49:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jeff is really brilliant at math, but cannot teach multivariable calculus. His lectures are straight out of the course packet, even the examples. I skipped lecture between the first and second exam, just reading the course packet and watching MITs youtube videos instead and my exam score improvemed. All of the exam questions are right from homework","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDIxMzIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-10 17:07:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures sometimes seem pointless when I'm sitting in them but if you don't attend you WILL fall behind. Took this class as my first math class of college and was completely unprepared with how tough it was. I put in hard work and still felt overwhelmed on the exams. If you're a freshman reading this expect to be doing a lot of work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTMwMjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-02 23:51:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good teacher who gives very straightforward and fair exams that are completely doable and almost easy if you actually study and know the material. Early on in the semester, he wasn't that good in lectures, but has gotten much better and his lectures are now useful. A bit of a jokester as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODkyNjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-11-25 15:31:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell Jeff is great at math.  A genius with it sometimes but when it comes to teaching that is something he needs work on. All about proofs. Your TA will make a huge difference on your knowledge of the subject.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODEyMzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-11-14 00:08:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teaches out of the course packet. I learned more from five minutes of MIT OCW's multivariable calculus course than a week of his lectures. Everything you learn in the lecture you probably won't need for the exam. He has a good sense of humor, and he's a nice guy, just not the best prof. Get a real calculus textbook and burn the course packet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjQ0OTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-10-10 11:03:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"He IS a good math professor. You can do well if you take the time to do the homework assigned. If you're not willing to work hard, then you shouldn't take this class with him.  I pretty much got an A on everything and that's just because I took the time to go over things a little bit each day. This calculus course is easier than the others.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTk1MjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-09-15 22:44:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"TERRIBLE do not take his class. Jeff can't explain anything well, and all he does are proofs, no examples of how to use equations. There's nothing you can take out from his lecture. Better to not even attend and read course packet. No difference there.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTk0Nzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-09-15 18:49:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He doesn't reply to any emails at all and he is not helpful at office hours too. He doesn't explain anything and if you ask him he just says something even more complicated.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTk0MDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-09-15 11:39:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"The Professor just lives in his own research world. His lectures are really confusing and often off the topic a little. He has NEVER   explained topics explicitly to the students. I found that I have to revise all the stuff and his notes are really confusing and helpless to me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTkwOTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-09-12 17:40:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"AVOID Jeff Viaclovsky AT ALL COSTS! He is the worst professor I have ever heard of. He teaches topic in the most confusing way possible. I had trouble trying to follow what he was trying to teach since he wrote so fast! What he taught did not match the textbook but is in the exam range. OMG!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTkwNTI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-09-12 13:12:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lecture is like doing his own research and nobody knows what he is talking about. It is only good because of no homework to hand-in but you hardly have idea of how to do it unless you learn yourself. His office hour doesn't work for most of the students...lol. Try it and Feel(Fail) it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTkwNDIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-09-12 12:11:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Would NOT recommend!  He just talks into the board the whole time.  Doesn't explain anything that gets written down, plus the lectures are just him copying the textbook onto the board. NO EXAMPLES!! His pace is way too fast, so you can't process anything that is said during lecture.  You can only hope to frantically copy everything down in time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:33:47.524876+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNTc4NjA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1227705","instructor_name":"Jeff Viaclovsky","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-09-05 14:37:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor just put all the notes which was the paraphrase of our textbook on the blackboard with a little bit explanation. He writes so fast  that I can hardly catch up . You have to learn by yourself!  His lecture is useless. I will never recommend you guys to take this course!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1227705","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":"UmF0aW5nLTkxNDU4Mw==","source_instructor_id":"rmp:202885","instructor_name":"Joel Robbin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2003-05-01 23:05:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesn't make any sense.  Horrible lecturer.  Never does any examples.  Gives long assignments.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/202885","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODEyNjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-01-30 23:38:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was really down on him at first; he had a tendency to tell us that we had no time for questions in lecture. About halfway through the semester, though, he became receptive to them and provided quality answers. Professor Rodriguez is not particularly charismatic, but he does teach you what you need to know.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjMzMzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-22 18:20:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are awful; he reads his already textbook copy pasted lecture slides word for word, and confuses himself. He spends 60% of lecture time on class discussion (useless, doesn't happen), or "convincing yourself the answer is right." Course and exams were straightforward at least. Avoid this guy, unless you want to completely teach yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjE0OTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-21 02:49:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down by far the WORST professor I've ever had. Can't say enough bad things about this man. Doesn't care in the slightest about people in tough circumstances. Exams are pretty easy however and the class as a whole is very straightforward. Just a bad bad professor. Somehow he made math 234 seem MUCH harder than math 222 for me. Lectures are bad","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDY3NTMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-12-11 03:04:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Jose is a subpar professor if I'm going to be honest. Aside from his god-awful lectures, he's doesn't really put any real effort into making the class interesting. He just aimlessly goes through lectures, without really giving useful examples. There needs to be more emphasis on how the material cane be applied which he fails at incredibly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzEzNTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-11-29 19:48:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lecture are basically the textbook word-for-word and he will often refer us to the textbook instead of answering questions directly. He tries to pack too much content into a lecture so the last 5 minutes are super rushed. Overall lecture quality is not great. I will say the exams usually consist of straight forward (relatively easy) questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTU4OTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-10-27 01:26:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"He puts the least amount of effort into teaching that I have ever seen. He puts no effort into lectures, which are just copy pastes of the slides on a projector. Not only this but he also reads the slides word for word. If you cannot read in English this is helpful, but considering we have full access to the textbook this is not the most effective.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTIwNjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-10-13 02:30:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are just lectures, but his explanations are helpful. If you ask a question on Piazza, you will get a good answer. He is kind and is willing to make accommodations when you can't make the class, quiz, or exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDkzNDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-09-29 01:24:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible with explanations on many different topics. Often does not get to finish teaching the lecture due to the inability to properly form an explanation that makes sense. Provides little to no reason as to why you would take the steps shown in the book (the only thing he actually teaches).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDkwNTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-09-27 18:26:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He basically copy-pastes from our textbook to a PowerPoint then reads off of it for 50 minutes. Do not recommend taking his class. He prioritizes memorizing formulas over understanding the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:30:27.091776+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDc5ODA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2432572","instructor_name":"Jose Rodriguez","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-09-20 13:38:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Teaches word for word from the textbook and is terrible at answering questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2432572","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzE2NDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-02 20:38:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very meh. Her exams were easy, except for the last one which was devastating. I can't really complain about the grading though because she has a built in curve to her exams which was nice. She was technologically equipped, but not always all that sharp with the software. Lecture is boring, but the big knock was that the last exam was insanely hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDMzNDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-10-12 22:20:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Such a great professor, especially compared to a lot of the other calculus professors on campus.  You could tell she really wanted you to succeed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODYxNzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-08-04 01:37:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is very disorganized and makes frequent mistakes during lectures.  The class itself wasn't that hard, but she does a horrible job of explaining the concepts and made the content much harder than it needed to be, and the examples in class were nothing like the problems on the test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NzU3ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-06-25 19:12:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very helpful.  She is tough on her set ways of grading.  No talking during lecture even if you ask a question to your neighbor.  However, she is very open to students asking her questions and she will review the concept.  Her lessons and homework are very organized.  Midterms are easy but the final kills.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjY3Nzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-29 12:46:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"For the most part, I really like Professor Mitchell. She is strict during lectures and will definitely call out talkers, so make sure to refrain from talking and pay attention. Lectures are important to attend, because she explains things a lot clearer than the textbook does. The midterms were very straightforward, but the final was pretty tough.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjY1NTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-28 16:04:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Julie is pretty disorganized in lecture; for example, she would start defining something without saying what she was defining. Her first two tests were SUPER easy but then she wrote a tough final and only gave us 5 points to make up for it. The homework is irrelevant  but quizzes are similar to test questions. Take someone else if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjUzOTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-26 00:25:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Julie Mitchell is just an alright professor. She is slightly disorganized with her lectures and she likes to jump around a lot. She often messes up during class so be prepared to correct her. Exams 1 and 2 were VERY easy but the final was a bit more difficult. Not afraid to call people out during lecture and even kick 'em out in front of everyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjUzODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-26 00:11:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Julie has the perfect amount of sass for a math prof (you'll see). She removes all the theoretical stuff from the class and makes it to help you in engineering. Exams are easy (maybe not final?). First 2/3 of material is easy, last 1/3 is hard. Wednesday section you just get a worksheet to do so it is essentially useless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjUwMDEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-25 12:43:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of her good qualities was that she genuinely cared about how her students did and if they wished to pursue math as a career. On the other hand, she messed up quite frequently in lecture, making the subject very confusing. Her first tests were very straightforward and the topics were outlined very starkly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjM2Njgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-23 10:00:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"On the first day, she had a calendar for the whole semester, so you always knew what was going on in in case you missed class. Whatever you do, do not skip her review lectures. They were super helpful, and even the hardest problems on the final were like things she showed during review. No tricks, totally fair, but you gotta study hard or else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NjMwMjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-21 17:12:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Though her lectures are good (she often made a 75 minute lecture feel like a 50 minute), the homework is often really hard because it's not relevant to lecture, and the textbook isn't a big help.  Exams aren't bad if you study well.  Unless you're asking a question, don't talk in lecture--she'll yell at you!  She doesn't tolerate laziness either!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTk1NDE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-17 08:29:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The grading scheme was clear with a B average. She gave detailed info on exam topics, plus review material/lectures. The class was organized into units, so you knew what was on every quiz/exam. Class material is challenging, but no proofs. She's very  happy to answer questions during or after lecture. However, she does not suffer fools gladly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTg5NjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-16 17:05:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Solid. Clear and generous grading scheme. Julie has a good sense of humor and is open to teaching feedback. I gained A LOT from the extra credit, both career-planning wise, and it also saved me from getting a C after the final handed me my azz. Recommended. You can tell she really cares about your future.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTgwMzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-15 16:02:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She seemed really motherly.  She definitely tries, and is a pretty good teacher (despite myself doing very poorly, received a BC).  The homework and reading/lec/etc aren't very coherent with each other but exams are (relativly) easy to do well on.  It's a good course and you can do very well in it.  I'd recommend it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTgwMjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-15 15:44:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Mitchell is really kind. The most frustrating part I think in this course would be I don't know why worksheet, homework (from book) and course notes (what she presented in lecture) are seldom coherent with each other. I took notes carefully every lecture but I always get stuck in homework problems. This makes me feel I don't learn much stuff","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTc4NjI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-15 09:33:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is the first math professor I know to use Piazza, and the only professor answering all the questions there. Another big plus of her course is her super clear grading rubric, while many other math professors just \"forget\" to make one! Her lectures sometimes are confusing, but the worksheets help. You would not regret to take her course tho.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTcyOTA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-14 09:52:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her expectations for the final were unclear. Midterms were easy, final was VERY rigorous!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTYxMjQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-12 23:13:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is an above average math professor. She gives you abundant material to study from and wants her students to understand the concepts. The midterms were very soft on us. The grade distributions were really high and were lefr skewed. But then, her final wrecked everyone's grade because it was so hard. Now, the class distribution is now bell shaped","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTUxMjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-12 09:25:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wow, what a bunch of mean people below. She personally answered over 30 of my questions on piazza, and the TAs barely helped with that. I found the expectations of the class very clear and fair. The lectures could be improved, she seems like maybe a nervous person in front of the class, but ask her questions 1-on-1. Very helpful with xtra cred","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTQ5ODI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-12 01:37:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Julie is a good mathematician. But she is not a good teacher--really confusing with her lecture. She seems manage to blend everything together and fill you with a bunch of new stuff without clarifying them. Worksheet&homework are quite different from what she taught in lecture . Quiz and test are relatively easy--make sense to match her teaching","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTI5ODcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-10 17:25:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Julie is not a very good teacher. She talks about what you will go over at the beginning of lecture but then blends everything together so you won't know which topic she's talking about. However, you are given a full sheet of paper to use on the exams so you can write any tough topic down so an A is not too difficult. She also give you extra credit","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTIyMzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-10 01:58:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are very unorganized, she doesn't explain what she is doing half of the time, it seemed like her every answer to a question asked online is \"I went over this in lecture\", tests are a lot easier than homework problems and quizzes. Did not learn much from her and would not want to have a class with her again.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTE4NTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-09 20:39:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is so boring and very unclear in her lecture. On her exams, however, you are granted an 8.5\" x 11\" note sheet so it the class is basically a joke. I didn't learn anything and crammed it all on my sheet. It is possible to get an A with a decent amount of effort.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTA4OTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-09 01:23:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a pretty good teacher. Towards the end of the semester she wasn't as good at explaining the material, but it was also harder material with less time to cover it. The tests were very easy, average on both was mid 80s. Most importantly, she DOES NOT teach using proofs - she uses actual examples. Perfect for engineering majors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTA4MjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-08 23:46:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are very straightforward and easy. Biweekly quizzes were tricky. Lectures are long and boring. She also would make mistakes that sometimes made her lectures confusing. Not my favorite professor, but also not horrible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDM0Nzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-02 11:03:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is not a very good teacher. Her lectures are confusing and boring. She makes several mistakes when writing and talking so taking notes is difficult. Her tests are easy though. She will not try to trick you on tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzIyNDQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-28 16:30:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"The lectures are quite confusing. I learnt the material by watching MIT open course. The exams are extremely easy... Got perfect score on every test effortlessly...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMzE4NTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-27 19:16:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I feel like she emphasized fundamental skills.  As an engineer, I appreciated her straightforward approach to teaching the basics we need in future courses.  Her exams do not try to trick you and if anything try to guide you toward the correct solutions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjc5ODk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-19 17:22:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Julie and the class were great. She taught using examples and not proofs, which was much better IMO. There's no curve, but she doesn't need one because she makes tests have more points available than the test is out of. The textbook is stupid and homework is useless, but you use the same one for every professor. Take 234 with her","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjc2OTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-19 09:14:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"The extra credit was one of the best assignments ever.  Unlike some others posting here, I feel like I worked pretty hard for my grade and am proud of myself for hanging in there.  The material in the class is hard, but the expectations were fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjU0NTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-15 11:40:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are self-motivated and enjoy learning, I think Julie is the professor for you. Her exams only cover the basics so you have time to dig into the other topics on your own or by talking to her and your TA. However, if you learn more when under pressure from hard exams, you won't get as much from her class as the exams aren't that challenging.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjM5NjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-13 19:48:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"She explains concepts pretty well. Examples in class very close to what would be tested in quizzes and exams. Generous grade distribution. Recommend her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjI3NzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-12 15:57:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best calc professor at Madison.  Goes over lots of examples and makes sure everyone is prepared for the exams.  Very likable and interesting lectures as far as math goes.  The homework is useless, but that's because of the stupid calc packets we have to use.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjIyNzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-11 23:30:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hands down one of the greatest professors I have had yet. She took a genuine interest in the success of her students, had a fair grading system, was always willing to answer questions in and out of class, and was very approachable. She teaches well, and is open to student feedback on her teaching. I would absolutely recommend her.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMjE5NDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-11 11:58:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Julie is awesome, but not the greatest lecturer.  Lectures were scattered and sometimes unclear.  In all, I went to about half of the lectures, and read about the course material in my old Thomas Calculus textbook- this was sufficient to earn an A.  Grading system is generous, and Prof. Mitchell has fair expectations. Highly recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMTYyMjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-05-04 21:12:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures were essentially useless. Most of what I learned came from discussion, and everything else online. The tests were alright, the homework assignments were very hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDUyODg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-04-17 02:35:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Julie is a nice lady, but not much of a lecturer. She tends to make many mistakes and her lectures get hard to follow. She is very willing to correct herself and rework through problems, however. TAs more or less make or break your grade, however. Attend review sessions, because test questions are very similar to them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDM5MjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-04-15 02:36:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I learn nothing from her lectures; she is kind of all over the place, and the lectures are far ahead of your homework or discussion section. Theres no textbook - just a \"notes\" packet. All my learning comes from discussion, if you have her, you absolutely need a good TA. She does not help me understand the subject really at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDM3OTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-04-14 21:43:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"She clearly knows the subject very well but the lectures are scattered and hard to follow. She tries to show the interesting sides of the subject but they often don't totally connect to the material and take away time that could be used to better explain the material.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTcyNTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-04-01 00:08:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Mitchell started off very cluttered and disorganized in her lectures leaving the majority of the class hopelessly confused. Then, we had to take a quiz for her to see how we were doing, and she changed her lectures accordingly. Ever since, the class has been clear. The quizzes are hard, but manageable. Exams are decent and we get a note sheet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTcwODA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-03-31 18:51:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are a bit scattered, though she will walk through a problem if it is not clear enough. The main problem is that the text, her lectures, and discussions all use different ways to word certain problems. Makes it unnecessarily confusing when a homework is worded differently than the tests, and tests are different than the quizzes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTQ1MDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-03-25 13:36:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her lectures are very scattered and sometimes it gets confusing. She knows what she is talking about, but doesn't always teach concepts in the best way.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:34.639155+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODYwNTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262305","instructor_name":"Julie Mitchell","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-02-23 12:15:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very helpful and always cheering us on. I've had so much support from a professor.Lectures were sometimes scattered, but always went through example problems. Best math professor I have had yeT1","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262305","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjc1MjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2026-03-07 01:28:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ohm is very kind and lectures clearly. The exams are hard and the content can be really confusing once it turns 3D. She was really understanding in office hours and just like the other Calc classes in the sequence you have to put in the work.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5ODg3MzYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-11-04 00:15:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor. Lectures were fine and Professor Ohm used a lot of examples to explain theorems or methods. She was great at explaining difficult topics. Definitely recommend taking her class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzA5MTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-08-27 16:13:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ohm was amazing, she gave a lot of examples and was clear in her lectures. So much better than other professors who teach this class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NjM5ODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-07-24 10:13:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ohm made my calculus 3 experiences awesome. Her explanations in class were concise, easy-to-follow and straight to the point. The problems she went through in class were very effective for applying the theoretical things the class covered. She was also responsive to questions and made sure they were answered. Best math professor so far.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MzE1MzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-04-30 18:49:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ohm did not have much of a personality, but she got to the point and taught well. She could seem bland at times and often wrote out and explained her math in words which I did not like personally (although if you like definitions and such, you will enjoy this). Overall, she was a good teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTc2OTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-02-15 04:44:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ohm is definitely one of the best teachers I've had for mathematics. Her lectures were easy to follow and were not that fast paced. Unlike Sean Paul, she did examples on the board and that gave us a way to practice questions in class and retain more informatin. You need to have some common sense/basic understand of fundamentals though. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTUwNzI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-02-04 19:15:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very straightforward professor, who writes good notes. A little fast in lectures, but that is due to the amount of material in the course. But what's nice is that she posts her handwritten notes to see later. From what I've heard about the other professor--Sean Paul--I would definitely take Ohm's lecture instead. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTI1NzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-01-25 22:13:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was great. Very clear and thorough, and took her time in lectures. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzE2NTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-01-13 04:19:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ohm's lectures were clear and fast paced which was good for me personally.  TA's for the class are very hit or miss.  It's worth it to find the good ones and go to their office hours.  The homework isn't to bad, but the exams are difficult.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODI2MDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-01-03 19:14:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are fine. Lots of examples. Expect at least one impossible exam question if Sean Paul is teaching any other section of the class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODAzOTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-28 14:58:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Didn't really go to lecture, but her lecture notes were very straight forward to read on my own time.  I didn't go to discussion either except for quizzes and I did fine. Just keep up with lecture content, make sure you understand the homework, and do the provided past exams and you should be fine. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzk1ODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-26 20:13:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ohm posts all her lecture notes online, which are actually pretty helpful. She's monotone and not overly accommodating, but the examples in lectures were helpful. I learned more from my TA but that's to be expected with big lectures. One thing is she'll introduce a basic level problem and then have us try one 50x harder and expect it to make sense.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzcxMTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-21 23:15:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams make up 84% of your grade, which imo is a good thing because they're usually not too difficult and very predictable since you have access to previous semesters' exams. Quizzes are only like 4 percent of your grade. I did poorly on the first midterm and almost every quiz but was still able to recover and end with an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzE2ODgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-20 18:33:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"(update from a low score). She adjusted her teaching method, and the content is relevant to the exam! Midterm 2 was a nice exam! But the exam weight is tooooooo high and ignore our effort in quiz! However, this is the matter of math department","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjA4ODk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-20 18:33:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a kind teacher! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzExMzIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-17 00:26:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cares about students; disengaging lectures; 3 exams are 84% of your grade; weekly HW and module quizzes; late exams; mediocre TAs; grading standards are unclear and not shared","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Njg0NDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-15 03:25:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Better than most math professors in the department, sometimes bland lectures but always easy to follow.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjY5NTM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-14 15:24:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is Dr. Ohm's first semester teaching after her post-doc at Princeton and I'm happy to see how well she progressed with lectures and how to teach content as the semester went on. She does a very good job with lectures and posts the notes online as well. One thing is she doesn't write the exams (the department does) but, they're very reasonable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjI1NTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-12 07:06:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ohm did a good job teaching Calculus in class. She works several examples in class which is very helpful. She is caring and wants to help you succeed. Very helpful in office hours. That being said, you still need to put in the work outside of class to succeed in this course, regardless of what professor you take. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTEzMTA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-05 00:30:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ohm did reasonably well for her first time teaching; not perfect but also not bad either. Gives many examples during lecture, which is very helpful. She is a caring professor and takes student feedback seriously. People complain about the first midterm but she is not in charge of making the exams (no individual prof is). ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzQ2ODU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-11-06 18:56:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a good lecture teacher, but the class is very difficult. Your whole grade is based upon the exams which are difficult. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzAwNTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-10-23 19:49:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Ohm is a super kind teacher and she really tries her best to help students. The one star review on her page is very misleading because she does not design the midterms. She went over a very similar example in class and well I agree that the question on the midterm was very difficult, she is not at fault for that. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:24:03.596891+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjkzNzg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2924874","instructor_name":"Laurel Ohm","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-10-20 19:49:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's just plain bad at teaching. An entire question on the first midterm was never discussed in class, and only written out once (incompletely) in the notes she posts online, which are hard to follow.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2924874","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MjA1NjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-03-26 21:48:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Borisov is so far the best math teacher I have had.  He is very clear and quickly gets to the point.  Tests were on the tough side, but fair.  Study hard and you can learn a lot from him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDI4MjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-01-22 00:11:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought Borisov was a great professor.  He is very thorough in lecture and answers any homework questions in class.  Some may think he goes quickly but he will stop to answer questions and/or re-explain if there is confusion.  And on top of that, he is very entertaining during lecture. Do the homework and you wont have a problem.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDE2NTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-01-17 22:40:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Borisov is an excellent lecturer.  He explains things very well and does lots of examples.  He also does a HW problem from the previous days assignment at the start of each lecture.  Tests are fair and curved.  He always has one tough question that only a handful of people answer correctly.  Easy B or C","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTA1NjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-12-24 18:38:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Borisov did an excellent job teaching the material clearly. His exams weren't as hard as they have been in the past but you must be carful to stay on top of the material. Grade is only determined by three exams and a discussion grade so don't mess up on any of the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODQ4OTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-12-16 19:08:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lev is a great professor, one of the better math teachers at the UW.  He is easygoing and lectures are easy to follow. He does a great job of explaining the material and is open to questions from students.  The material is difficult as well as the exams.  If you do the homework and attend lecture, you should be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODI4ODMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-12-13 23:29:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Borisov is so far my favorite professor.  His lectures are easy to pay attention to, and he gets his points across easily.  Exams are not necessarily easy, but if you do and understand the homework, it's not too bad.  I would highly recommend Professor Borisov.  The class isn't too hard, but don't fall behind on the homework.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODEzMjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-12-12 17:58:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lev was awesome.  He actually taught me things during lecture, unlike a lot of the math department.  The only thing is that the material is hard.  As long as you try you can do well.  I loved Lev.  I will look for classes that Lev teaches because he is the man.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNjY0Mjcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-11-15 23:51:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"His exams can be tough but not unbearable.  If you do a lot of practice problems, you should be fine.  He doesn't collect homework, so your grade is solely on the three exams, and quizzes during discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMjE2MDg3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-09-06 17:13:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"So sexy. Wow.\r \r Pretty hard tests, but there's a nice curve so it evens out. I found him a competent teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2NDE1NjE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-04-16 14:25:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"His exams are very difficult, but if you are good at beating the curve you can get an A. If you are the type of student that relies on studying hard and memorizing straight-forward formulas to earn good grades, avoid Lev at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjAyOTU=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-04-13 17:00:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tough exams, but not the worst teacher ever.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzU1ODk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-01-17 21:34:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you do your homework and understand everything but the last question or two of each assignment you should be fine. as people have said, tests are incredibly hard, but since everyone does bad, it's  easy to raise your grade if you try hard. Got a A in the class after getting a 17 on the first test","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNDEwNjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-01-02 13:49:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"You MUST go to lecture.  He follows the book but has his own very unique way of teaching material, he uses different notation from the book and uses his notation on exams.  The exams are EXTREMELY difficult averages were between 20 and 30%, he's hard but you'll learn a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTU4MjE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-17 10:08:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Difficult class, but isn't too hard to do well if you do the work and come to class prepared to know what's going on. Lectures will only supplement your own work and answer questions you'll have, but you wont be able to pass by just going to lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDA1Nzk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-16 02:16:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is hard, and the tests are 100 times harder.  He does a good job explaining things though.  A little dry, but I don't fall asleep.  Make sure you make it to every lecture or you can kiss a passing grade goodbye.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTk4NDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-30 10:37:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"He seems like a nice guy, but his teaching is hard to understand, and his tests are ridiculously hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTc0MzI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-22 20:44:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are extremely gifted in math you'll lock an A for sure, but if not good luck because his tests are ridiculous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTcxOTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-22 20:18:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dont take his class, especially if you want to stay in Madison.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzA0NTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-17 18:05:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a really good teacher. Does show proofs, which I think are most important. You learn why something works and then apply it yourself. He takes ?s, goes over HW problems, and tests are meant to be hard. Averages on tests are about 55, so they're curved. If you did well in 221/222, you'll be fine","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTgxNjk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-05 09:56:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Both names end in v thereby making him the COOLEST professor EVER.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NDk5ODc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-04 11:05:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"1st test has proofs","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMDU3MzA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-04-21 16:44:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are hard.  Though he lectures about proofs he goes through HW examples everyday in class, and he is very funny","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDQzMDM=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2003-12-21 21:24:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDU3NDI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2003-12-14 21:18:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures about proofs instead of examples.  difficult tests","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MDIwOTA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2003-12-14 00:24:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only two tests and one final that make up almost entire grade.  Hard tests... most average about 60%","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NjcyMzk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2003-12-09 16:05:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:23:30.597030+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzNDI2NTc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:289711","instructor_name":"Lev Borisov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2003-11-17 21:12:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/289711","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:41.306571+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjgxMTU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2099588","instructor_name":"Lu Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-05-10 23:27:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Her English is really bad, we had lecture attendance of 40% because somehow she made the concepts more complicated by explaining them as poorly and incompletely as she did. No curve. She just kind of spills the notes onto the blackboard for the whole lecture and doesn't answer/understand questions well. She just doesn't really speak english guys.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2099588","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:22:41.306571+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDI0MDk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2099588","instructor_name":"Lu Wang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-04-10 14:27:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests are extremely straightforward. Easy problems are on the exams with no surprise concepts","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2099588","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODY3NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-04-03 19:44:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Professor Lindsey for multivariable calc all the way back in Fall 2023 when I was a senior in high school. Going into my first college class, I was extremely nervous, yet Professor Lindsey helped ease my transition in, clearly explaining every concept. 2 midterms and a final worth 28% each, weekly quizzes and homework account for the rest.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzk2MjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-05-07 21:31:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"I have never had a calculus teacher that explains content as well as Professor Lindsey. She is very aware of what aids student understanding (visualizations) and the things that tend to trip students up. If you attend lecture and do practice test, you will probably be alright. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjY1NjM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-04-25 16:57:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fantastic lecturer, nice. Make sure you look at previous exams that she posted.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjA2MzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-04-19 14:42:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was very clear in what she expected of us on exams, and her lectures were recorded- I had 7:45 lecture, but I only went in person a couple times. Great lecturer and very organized","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODQ3ODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-01-08 16:34:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing lecturer. Her lectures matched the material on the exams. The class is extremely exam heavy with 80+% of your grade being from 3 exams, but the professor does post study material. The study guide and the previous exams prepared me well. All homework is online, and for each homework problem you have 20 tries to get it correct. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzkyNjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-25 21:32:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good and energetic and caring professor. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Nzc2Mzg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-22 16:33:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Lindsey is easily one of the best professors at UW-Madison. She presents complex material in an easy-to-understand manner. Tests are challenging but fair, and expectations are clear. Additionally, she is super accessible and cares for all of her students. If you can take a class with her, do so. She truly is fantastic!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzcwMzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-21 21:55:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Lindsey is an amazing lecturer and professor who teaches a great class. Her lectures are informative and easy to understand, and she records them, so you can watch them whenever you need. The class heavily weighs three tests, but she prepares her students well and clearly outlines her expectations for these exams. I highly recommend her class!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzE5MzI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-17 22:14:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Besides the only section being at 7:45 am, this class was very accessible and Melissa is a great teacher. If you keep up with lectures/ watch the recordings the class is not too bad. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzE4NjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-17 21:03:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Excellent professor who made multivariable calculus about as straightforward as it can be. Office hours are very helpful for clearing up confusing topics.\n","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzAyNDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-16 04:07:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr.Lindsey is the best professor I've ever had. She is an excellent lecturer. In her class, there is always a number of examples for every theorem. Moreover, she always shows us what we need to know and what we don't. 7:45 is kinda early but class is always recorded. I strongly encourage everyone to take her class if you have a chance. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTk1NzM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-10 07:46:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"well-organized!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjM3NjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-09-27 13:48:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Lindsey is not my official professor (I have Sean Paul for Math 234), but I definitely wish she was. I attended one of her lectures and she was absolutely destined to be a teacher. She is extremely clear and concise in her notes, organized in lecture, and provides plenty of examples. Definitely a gem in a very disorganized math dept. at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3Mzk1Mjk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-01-31 17:25:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"The tests were a little bit difficult, but about what was expected. Lindsey makes the course content very clear and easy to understand! As long as you stay on top of the homework, it isn't too hard. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzY5Mjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-01-23 20:57:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely recommend! Awesome teachers who explains complicated material in a simply and straightforward manner. She uploads every lecture both as a video and as annotated notes. She's the reason I got an A in calc 3. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MzQxNjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-01-17 02:26:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Lindsey is easily one of the best math professors in the department. She does a great job of verbalizing difficult concepts, and in case you miss lecture she posts the notes and recordings on Canvas so you can watch them back. Feedback outside of class (office hours, Piazza) is extremely helpful as well. Would highly recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjQ2Nzg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-12-26 22:44:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you every have the chance to take her as a professor, do so in a heartbeat. She is the best lecturer and person I've ever met, a rare commodity in the math department of UW. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3MjE2NTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-12-21 19:43:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were always very organized and easy to follow. She always gave us time to digest the new material with our peers and gave us adequate time to solve the activities. Her attitude was always positive and full of energy. She was always straight forward and did not go into deep detail of the content that did not matter! Great professor! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:54.713526+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2ODc1NTk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2637551","instructor_name":"Melissa Lindsey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2022-11-21 20:06:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Lindsey was great, she always uploaded videos of her lectures & annotated notes after class. Even though her lectures were at 7:45 she still had a great energy in class & made math understandable with complex topics. Midterms were 28% of your grade which wasn't great, but there were drops for both quizzes and hw if you missed a day.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2637551","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:38.053797+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTYyNDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2361585","instructor_name":"Michael Brown","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-04-10 01:54:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"You can tell Professor Brown truly cares that his students understand the material. Lectures can be boring, but are very easy to follow. The final was tricky but the other exams were easy, and you don't even need to study for the quizzes. Overall, take Math234 Prof. Brown and you will understand calc 3","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2361585","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:38.053797+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzQzODA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2361585","instructor_name":"Michael Brown","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-02-07 17:55:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"So far the best professor I had. There is no need to read the textbook. Just show up to the lecture and discussion and you should get a high grade. His lectures are amazing and you get enough time to write down everything he writes on the board. His exams were easy except for the final, which had one question that was very difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2361585","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:38.053797+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjIxMjcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2361585","instructor_name":"Michael Brown","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-01-08 06:32:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Brown has been the best math professor I have had here at UW. He is young and relates very well to college students. Not a lot of work or HW. 11 quizzes (lowest is dropped), 3 exams. He is very clear and only teaches what you need to know. I would definitely recommend prof Brown. You won't regret it! Lectures where great. I never dreaded going","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2361585","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:38.053797+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTMzNDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2361585","instructor_name":"Michael Brown","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-21 23:23:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"He very clearly explains concepts in lecture, is very good at helping students visualize concepts, and is more than willing to answer questions at the end. What he teaches is what's on the tests and quizzes, very straightforward. Also just seems like an all around nice guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2361585","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:38.053797+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDkxNzEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2361585","instructor_name":"Michael Brown","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-19 02:37:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"He taught in a way that we could really understand the contents!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2361585","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:38.053797+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDY5MjU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2361585","instructor_name":"Michael Brown","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-17 21:49:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Brown is a brilliant math teacher, who can visualize hard concepts to make them easier for students to understand. He is always willing to answer students questions. And his exams are really really similar with the practice exams. If you attend lectures and do homework, you will got a nice grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2361585","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:18:38.053797+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzY0OTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2361585","instructor_name":"Michael Brown","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-20 19:26:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"He not only covers the proofs and and thoroughly explains the material he also constantly provides examples throughout class. Make sure you do you homework to prepare for the quizzes as they can be a little tricky, but the tests are straight forward and a very passable if you put the work in.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2361585","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzAwNDA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-18 04:04:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"I've gone to two lectures all semester long. They are pointless and a waste of time, he goes over textbook examples without really explaining anything. You're better off just going over the textbook on your own, as the exams are very similar (if not completely based on) the examples and homework. Quizzes, however, are comically hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzgzNjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-11-08 18:55:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has a thick accent. Not good at lecturing. You'll learn very little from lectures because writes exactly whats in the book on the board. like EXACTLY. Almost not worth going to lectures. The class over all isn't that hard, if you put in the work you'll get a decent grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTU3OTI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-05-26 22:29:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Basically reads the textbook to you in a Russian accent","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxOTM4Mzc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-05-23 02:36:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"He faces the board when he teaches and even sitting in the front row I couldn't hear him. Not that I needed to because he just copied the textbook word for word. It's an easy class but as a professor Feldman is just not good. My TA was great which helped a lot, and exams are just like his past exams (which he gives you).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODc4MzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-05-15 07:03:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures may be boring and hard to follow but at the end of the day, they taught me everything I needed to know for the exams. His exams are extremely similar to his past exams and what he goes over during the review lectures so getting a good grade is doable (his class was my first A in a college math class).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODc1MjM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-05-15 01:16:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Feldman is highly intelligent and a decent professor; however, his Russian accent takes some time to get used to. He does use the textbook during lectures, but as the author this makes sense. Personally, lectures helped me, but I would have to say discussion was where most of the learning occurred. Tests are fair, grading is fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxODI4Mzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-05-09 20:39:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are somewhat pointless, but it helps to sit there and absorb the information before going to discussion. WES supplement helps a ton. Not a bad class if you practice problems as you go (worksheets), very fair grading.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzU1NjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-05-03 03:19:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"The material is not too bad if you stay on top of your stuff. By that I mean go to office hours and pay attention during discussions. Homework isn't graded and the lectures are a huge waste of time. He is EXTREMELY difficult to understand and he has 2nd grade level handwriting. Don't go to lectures, but grind in discussion and office hours. gl","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjAwNzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-04-16 02:54:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Feldman is a very intelligent professor. This being said his class can be very difficult because he has a very strong accent and his handwriting is pretty dreadful so lectures are pointless. The class itself however is easier than other sections, the tests are fairly easy and exactly like his old exams he sends out prior. Having a good TA helps.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjYwNTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-18 15:59:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super easy class. Even though the class is not curved, once you do the past exams, you're good and can bag a A. His lectures are a waste of time though (literally a word for word copy of the textbook material), I only went so that I don't have an unproductive day.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzU4Mzk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-05-21 21:10:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exams like practice exam, quizzes are hard (by TA), tests are fair yet still easy to loose points since one problem can be 25 points so one mistake can be -6 points. no curve no extra credit. didn't really focus well in class (too much talking, concentrating on every word he said got tiring). would take again since tests are fair yet better study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzAxMjk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-05-13 02:32:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 234 with Professor Feldman was pretty accessible - He makes it easy for hardworking students to succeed in the class, because many resources are available online. Previous exams are extremely helpful in preparing for the midterms, and discussions materials also come in handy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MjQ2NTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-05-08 13:46:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"You do not need to go to class to pass this class. Feldman holds pages of the textbook and writes it down on the board word for word. The course is not curved, however, his exams are nearly identical from past exams. Toughest part of the course are the discussion exams. I would take again due to the easiness and accessibility of past exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDI2NjQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-04-10 20:24:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cons: Mikhail simply reads the textbook and puts it on the blackboard. He also does not curve the exams. Pros: All of his exams are exactly like his past exams. I highly recommend looking online for his practice exams and studying off of that, not the homework. Overall: I would take a math class with him again, simply because his exams are fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTAwMjIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-14 21:20:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"He reads right out of the textbook but highlights only the things we need to know so lectures are nice to go to. He has a thick accent which can take some getting used to but once you get past that it is good. His tests are very easy and straightforward.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzUxNDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-06 14:22:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Feldman teaches straight out of the book, he literally reads the pages during lecture. He has a really thick accent which is difficult to decipher. That being said the course is not that difficult and you can easily teach yourself the material. He gives no curve and each test is 20% of your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjA3MjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-16 23:32:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"BEWARE!! Feldman is a terrible professor. His lectures are pointless because he reads straight out of the book, but in an accent that is tough to understand. The TAs do an awesome job at teaching it and they're mostly from the US so it's much easier to understand. No curve, Hw optional, exams are fair and identical to old exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTM3ODc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-01-13 22:31:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Feldman's lectures consist of him reading and writing the book almost word-for-word onto the board with a thick accent. However, his tests are straightforward and almost identical to the practice exams, so if you get a good TA or can teach yourself, you can still get a good grade in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODg1MDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-01-06 00:22:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Feldman is a good lecturer as long as his accent doesn't bother you. He moves very quickly through the material so bring your Math 234 packet with to follow along and take notes. There is no curve, however he makes the exams very reasonable and all his practice tests are very similar to exams given. Do the homework or practice problems to pass.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODI4MzEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-26 18:32:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Might be one of the worst lecturers at UW. Thick accent, just spends lecture lazily going through  the textbook. No curve and grades are not posted until the class is over.  However, tests are nearly identical to the quizzes/past exams. The problems are often simplified to make them easier.  You can easily pass without ever going to lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzgwNzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-20 13:40:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Difficult to understand his accent at first. Writes everything up on the board which is easy to follow. Tests are very straightforward, there will be no surprises.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NDA1Mzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-11-12 22:51:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a funny guy, but not very helpful in lecture. If you read the material and understand it, you will be ok. The tests are straight-forward, easy but a bit long. I didn't show up for lectures, but discussions were very helpful. Remember to go to lecture the day before the test!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MjA2Mzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-09-23 22:49:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Copies the textbook word for word onto the board, and his speech is partially comprehensible at its best. He has a VERY thick east European accent.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MTg4MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-09-14 15:04:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worse teach ever. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODgzMTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-05-21 15:33:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Here's the deal. If you're half way decent at math and are able to learn it well on your own this is your class. His tests are very simplestraight forward, he holds a review lecture the day before the test and goes over most of the problems that will be on the test, and all his old tests can be found online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODcxMjE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-05-19 21:48:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"His tests are easy as long as you read the book, attend the lectures and go to all of the review sections. His past exams are online and they are very helpful. Nothing awesome, but not as bad as it gets for math professors. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Nzc3OTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-05-08 14:13:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Impossible to understand in lecture.  You're almost better off if you teach yourself straight outta the book.  Tests are fair and straightforward, only 2 midterms and then a final.  Homework isn't graded.  A good TA helps a LOT!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjgzMjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-04-27 23:35:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yes, he likes to take the book and uses it for 90% of the material. He also likes to explains more of the proofs of why things work. He is a very intelligent man if you ask questions at office hours. Took a week to get use to accent and a good TA helps. His test are not tricky or hard, the time to do it though it very short. Overall not the worst","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjExOTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-04-16 19:33:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hes a joke, but exams are amazingly easy. Please take this guy. dont go for ANY of his lectures, except his exam review ones, and attend all discussions in the hope of exam giveaways, you are sure to get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NjA0NjU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-04-15 20:21:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were useless because of his thick accent. Tests for the Spring 2015 semester were much harder than his previous semesters. No curve and homework isn't graded, but he's still probably the better of all the awful calc professors. Prepare to teach yourself the material and find the good TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0NDQ4Mjc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-03-10 15:01:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"When he says no curve he means no curve.  At all costs take Math 234 with a different professor.  If you fail the first test there is no hope in redeeming yourself.  He literally said to me \"I can't help you.\" He's useless. Get out now.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyODkxODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-03-06 19:01:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"His tests aren't difficult which is nice, but lecture is pretty useless.  You can learn everything right out of the book just by reading the blue boxes of information (I took the class before they switched to the packets).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDM3ODY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-12-04 22:06:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cant understand a word he said. Only reason you do well is if you get lucky enough to get a good ta. End up teaching yourself the material, not out of the question though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjg4MjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-05-06 17:30:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very boring professor but tells you exactly what you need to know.If you dont mind teaching yourself things out of the book then this class is fine. If you go to lecture only listen one he starts giving examples, these are exactly what will be on the tests. Not a great prof but an easy A or AB because he is very straightforward","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTUzMjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-04-17 16:47:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mikhail is hilarious, yes, but SO USELESS. I've stopped attending his lectures as his in-class examples are the ones in the textbook. His tests are almost identical to those in the past, which are all posted on the UW Math library page. Take him if you don't want to learn from lecture and would rather teach yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTI4MzU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-04-12 21:46:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want to learn the material from a professor do not take him, as he just reads out of the book.  But he is so adorable and hilarious without knowing it that I enjoyed his class.  I never went to lecture and easily got an A because his tests were a piece of cake.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTI3ODY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-04-12 19:14:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incomprehensibly russian, and his lectures consist of nothing but reading straight from the book and copying it on the board. Wouldn't recommend, but from what I've heard, the other 234 professors aren't much better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNDI2NzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-03-19 21:41:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is little to no help in office hours, his accent creates a serious barrier for lecture comprehension, fortunatly his lecture is just a reading from the book. AVOID if not extremely strong in mathmatics. His tests are genuine and can be easily completed if you memorize formula processes. Should be replaced nothing personal.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjg0Nzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-01-22 15:13:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not go to lecture. Easy tests. Mikhail is hilarious.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjIyMDMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-01-07 14:02:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is an awful teacher, can't understand him in class, and his examples are always the most basic he can give. I just used the book to teach myself and it worked out fine. His tests are very fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMTMzODkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-12-20 02:03:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"best professor forever!!!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODc4NDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-11-23 17:23:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid taking classes with him. He's hard to understand. You will end up teaching yourself everything. Worst professor I have taken.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODU4NDYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-11-18 18:06:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures consist of copying the textbooks directly the the board and nothing else, so you learn just as much by not attending lecture and teaching yourself from the book. It's doable but not ideal obviously. Tests aren't too hard and his accent is not the end of the world either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODM1OTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-11-14 17:37:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"His accent is difficult to understand. Lectures are straight from the book. Focuses on tricky trig and algebra in grading exams (not actual course content). Makes understanding new material more difficult than it has to be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwODE5Njkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-11-12 18:25:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely difficult to understand. Essentially copies the book onto the board, but with bad handwriting. AVOID if possible unless you're okay with having to teach yourself nearly everything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTg4NzA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-20 23:14:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I honestly made four minor mathematical errors the entire semester and dropped to an AB because of it. The grading is just dumb.  He is impossible to understand, teaches straight from the text, and is disappointed if you show up for office hours.  However he is a very very very easy professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDgyNzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-13 04:08:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"People make him out way worse than he is. Exams are extremely fair and every question on the exam is exactly identical to a homework problem. Recommend skipping classes and just read/understand textbook. He is very hard to follow though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NDA0NDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-12-06 23:35:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Mikhail Feldman is an awesome, down to earth, great guy! He has a cool accent that you get used to very quickly, and he conveys the concepts as well as any other math teacher I've had at Madison, let's be honest, a great deal of the math here is self-taught. He's a good teacher, grades very fairly and I'm happy to have had him for two semesters.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzQwMzY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-11-30 13:47:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"He taught lecture almost straight out of the textbook. If you can understand the approach the textbook takes, then you can understand lecture just fine. Midterms did not involve much creativity. Use techniques from the homework and you were fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MTM1ODQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-10-31 23:40:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Where do I begin.. Foreign. He just copies the book on the board in lecture, but you can't understand him.  Midterms are fairly straightforward, but he claims to not curve the class. So...yeah. Worst professor I've had at the UW, but my grade should be fine. Make of that what you will, and good luck...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTc4NTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-04-05 21:52:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class seems pretty easy after coming from the hell that is Math 222. He has easy tests, but don't underestimate them and make sure you still study for them. Oh, and go to discussion. He has a thick accent, but you get used to it... He's one of the better math professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTY4MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-06-02 12:40:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"the tests were surprisingly easy (compared to other math classes) - the averages are around 70-75 with no curve.. discussion is curved, quizes every other week.. he sticks VERY close to the book in lectures and tests, so STUDY BOOK PROBLEMS.. he is not a great teacher, but he is better than most in his department.. the class is kinda hard for 3 crd","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExOTQ4OTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-05-27 13:50:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were rather dull. Easy exams. Good professor if you want an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODQ3MjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-05-08 18:45:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture was kinda useless until the midterm/final reviews. Go to those and take perfect notes, because it's basically the exam in a nutshell.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjg4Njgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-04-10 22:11:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"No point in taking notes in lecture!! All he does is  write examples on the board, and they are straight from the text. His accent is somewhat strong, but you get used to it. Don't get to use anything on exams, but they aren't to hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjQ3MTE5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-04-02 23:55:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"russian accent, not out of control. spends lots of time on proofs, good conceptual lecturer on actual examples. fair exams, no graphing calculators. hw is graded. this course has some weird concepts, it's more about your ability to understand what he's showing you than his ability to show it to you. i stopped going to lecture, easy course to grasp.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:17:02.153037+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjQ0NDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:620540","instructor_name":"Mikhail Feldman","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-04-02 00:01:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring teacher. Tried my best to stay awake in lecture. No originality in teaching - just reads from the text or notes. Easy tests though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/620540","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjg2ODgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-01-21 16:49:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nan Chen was a fantastic professor, and he really cared about his students. He was always willing to help inside and outside of class, and he even convinced the math department to let him have a higher curve as our class was at 7:45 a.m. Overall an amazing teacher and a nice guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjg1Mjkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-01-21 00:19:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was an amazing professor to teach this class. The material itself is difficult but he makes it very easy to understand. He does not assume you remember all of the old concepts you were taught years ago. Tests are based on homework and he is very good at informing you of what you will be tested on. He was very accessible and great to talk to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTYwMDE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-27 01:55:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best Math professors I have ever got in UW-Madison. He explains things in details and gives good examples to help you understand them easily. An important thing is to do the homework and try to carefully apply what you have learnt in the lecture to it. Exams are easy but with a few concept multiple choice questions in the beginning.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTM4NzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-22 17:04:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly his lectures were confusing, as it was hard to tell what was important and what wasn't. I had a tough time telling the proofs apart from the formulas, which made reviewing a bit harder. He did include many examples that did end up helping. Tests on the other hand were mostly easy but had obscure homework problems that can kill a grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTAwMjkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-19 17:25:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nan Chen gave very clear lectures with both simple and complex examples to explain concepts. His review lectures are extremely helpful! He cared students very much and was also accessible outside class. I never went to his office hour because I had another lecture at the same time. But I sent him emails for questions and he replied with details.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDg2OTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-18 22:17:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I like him soooo much!!!!! He is super nice! Best professor I've ever had!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDc2MjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-18 04:28:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take the best professor's class if having the chance, or you will regret.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDc1NDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-18 03:41:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"He uses good examples to explain things clearly. and the exams are easy. If you do your homework carefully, you should be just fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDc1MDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-18 03:21:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is soooo great! The best professor I have ever seen!! I strongly recommend you guys to take his classes!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDczNTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-18 01:56:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"the best professor I have ever have in math class, he really wants us to grasp the essence of 234","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDczMjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-18 01:38:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nan Chen is the best professor of math 234. His homework problems (as well as some questions on midterms/final) come from the textbook exercise . His homework only counts accomplishment, not correction. Grading is easy and average GPA is 3.2 (about 100A/280 including high school students) Get up early for his 7:45 class definitely worthwhile","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwODU2Mzc2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-04 10:26:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nan Chen truly wants everyone who takes his class to understand the material and get a good grade. Nearly all of the exam questions are taken right from the HW, so do the HW! He is always encouraging and helpful during office hours. If you have the chance, take 234 with Chen!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzk0NDgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-27 17:09:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best professor NA","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzg3MjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-26 22:46:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best prof at UW! If it is possible to have a class with him, go for it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzc5MjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-25 23:28:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the best professor I've ever had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzY2MDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-20 23:23:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best professor I have met","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzU2Mjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-19 15:22:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best math professor I've ever had. Go to his classes, attend discussions, do homework and you'll get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjc4OTgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-07 16:48:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"A really awesome professor. Always helpful during the office hour. Clear lecture and straight points. Homework is the most important for grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTg4MzA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-10-19 15:30:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Chen is a very straight forward and clear lecturer. He is also very empathetic towards students. He pushed our homework deadlines back to give us more time. He makes it challenging enough so you learn the material, but not so hard that you are discouraged.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTQ5OTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-10-07 23:44:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Chen is always willing to help students. His office hours are always full. He kept encouraging me and even replied my emails with detailed explanations during the weekend before the exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:14:47.792861+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTMzMzkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2402431","instructor_name":"Nan Chen","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-10-01 10:27:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"GOOD","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2402431","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:08.885661+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDYxMjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2456571","instructor_name":"Omer Mermelstein","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-09-04 04:59:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot better than most of the reviews say, he was thorough in explaining the content, and following his example problems is a great way to learn. He clearly cared about the content, and explained the real world uses for the math you're learning better than any other professor I've had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2456571","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:08.885661+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTUzMzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2456571","instructor_name":"Omer Mermelstein","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-07-05 16:35:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"This course has 4 exams that are worth enough to fail you but not enough to save your grade. You are pretty much required to do the homework to pass the course. Besides that you also have to read the textbook. He knows the material well but has no idea how to teach. Get ready to learn from the TAs(if you are lucky) and the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2456571","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:08.885661+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjgwNDEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2456571","instructor_name":"Omer Mermelstein","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-01-15 05:42:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Weekly tests weren't too bad content-wise, but they mattered a lot for grades. The lectures were easy to follow and understand, but could get dull at times. Prof Mermelstein was a great professor for me, and the language barriers mentioned by earlier reviews is non-existent (at least anymore).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2456571","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:08.885661+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjQzMDAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2456571","instructor_name":"Omer Mermelstein","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-01-06 05:17:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly enjoyed his online lectures. They were Asynchronous, but he made it seem just like any other normal math class. Very easy to learn the material. 10/10 recommend writing down any homework problems cause it should be very similar to what is on exams. Lot of work but worth it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2456571","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:08.885661+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTUxMzUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2456571","instructor_name":"Omer Mermelstein","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-12-19 22:15:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had Prof. Mermelstein for Math 234 and it was much better than the reviews on here say. His lectures were asynchronous (use 2x speed) and he seemed reasonable overall. There were weekly open note mini tests, so it's important that you have good notes. Online testing means small mistakes can tank your grade, even if your work is good.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2456571","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:08.885661+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDk4NjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2456571","instructor_name":"Omer Mermelstein","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-12-16 14:01:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a pretty nice professor. I had his asynchronous class. Sometimes he does interesting tricks in his recorded videos. Well if you watch every video and take notes, you will do fine in his class:)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2456571","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:13:08.885661+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTcyNDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2456571","instructor_name":"Omer Mermelstein","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-12-07 15:25:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Actually, for A1 asynchronous sessions, Prof. Mermelstein is reasonably fine. His videos are short and sweet and the workload is pretty light. He allows students to use PHYSICAL NOTES during exams including the FINAL. Just take some notes and follow his directions, you will be fine!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2456571","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjY4MTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1819264","instructor_name":"Oumar Kaba","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-11-06 16:36:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was basically like a second professor for another discussion session under the Tutorial Program. He was very helpful, would answer any questions and ask you questions to make sure you understand. Very nice and extremely smart guy. Recommend the tutorial program even if you aren't struggling bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1819264","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:24.146478+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MTk5ODY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:131224","instructor_name":"Paul Milenkovic","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-03-25 17:18:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Kept class interesting and useful, joked around in lecture some; which made power lectures much better. Homework wasn't easy, but not too hard; exams were decently hard though, definitely study.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/131224","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTcwNTA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-16 20:41:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a very good professor. He spoke very clearly and explained concepts very well. He does a good job of explaining exactly what you need to know for exams and then grades very fairly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3Mzk2NDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-07-07 02:35:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall a good professor. He explains concepts well and makes some jokes during lectures. Sometimes he goes too much into proofs which becomes boring. I wish he showed more examples and worked them out instead of doing mainly proofs and concepts. Homework can be really long sometimes, but it's doable. Exams are not too bad and are usually curved.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MzU1NDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-06-21 21:17:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"I absolutely loved having this guy. I thought he was hilarious and related his math to things in everyday life to make it more interesting. It was very difficult to do well on tests, however. Although the questions were very fair, the tiny amount of points involved made even a small mistake a large blow to your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjQ5MTIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-05-21 16:27:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Milewski is a great lecturer and teacher.  The content can be challenging, but he does a good job of explaining things - much better than the book, so definitely attend lecture.  Takes a long time to grade exams but is generally fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjA1NTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-05-14 22:27:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the better professors at the university. He speaks clearly, and is sometimes funny. I enjoyed having him for a professor. And the hardness rating is kinda high only because it's the difficulty of the course. In general, he is a lenient grader compared to my other professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTk3NTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-05-13 21:15:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture was great. His lectures were well put together and well thought out. Examples were instructive and well-chosen. Homework load was doable and he was very helpful and approachable. I wish I would have gone to office hours earlier!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTU0MDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-05-08 18:54:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I have had so far.  He is charismatic, funny, and also a very good teacher. His exams were fair, curved, and pretty easy by most standards. He was very approachable and wanted students to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTAzMzgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-03-24 01:41:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"I thought Prof. Milewski was a great teacher.  He really knows his stuff, and you can tell that he really loves math.  He's also pretty funny, which makes the power lecture go by easier.  His tests aren't bad, and they're curved.  Try and take him for 234 if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzgzOTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-11-08 22:30:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"a very funny and nice guy. he's explains concepts very well. his tests are a little long, but are decent. do the homework and go to lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzM1NzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-10-31 01:15:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"very fun, his humor alone made class worth going to. the helpfulness of his lectures is as good as youd expect from any math teacher. exams are OK","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTI3MDk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-03-23 13:44:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guys is awesome. His humor made the class very entertaining. He always uses examples to help students understand difficult concepts and explains everything graphically. If you enjoy physically and geometrically based calculus you will love Milewski.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzQ4Njk=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-04-26 16:04:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good prof, tries to make lecture interesting, funny.  Presents subject clearly.  Tests are very tough but he curves them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:12:23.913090+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4ODUxMzI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:129393","instructor_name":"Paul Milewski","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-04-01 16:42:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very fun; tough tests though","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/129393","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:55.673794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDczOTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2944039","instructor_name":"Phil Gustafson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-05-16 01:53:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall good professor, makes a lot of jokes and is ready to help.\nI did found the tests to be sometimes a bit tougher than older ones. I practiced a lot using these, and there were always some problems with an extra twist (in terms of concepts however, it was always standard).\nFor me, this was the fine line between a good and a not-so-good grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2944039","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:55.673794+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5Mzk4MjIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2944039","instructor_name":"Phil Gustafson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-05-07 23:24:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. Gustafson is one of the nicest professors I have ever had. He is an extremely nice guy, and I cannot recommend him more. The issues with the calculus sequence stem from the math department itself, such as the insane exam weighting. He does a great job explaining things in office hours, and all of his lecture slides are posted to canvas.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2944039","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NTY1ODcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-03-25 11:33:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took one of the most difficult courses at the school (Multivariable calc) and made it so you can understand it.  The best thing about him is the fact he never tries to trick you on exams, basically if you try your hardest you should do fine.  A god among men compared to other math professors I've had.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1NDgxMjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-02-22 23:36:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"What a legend. I'm glad I got to take a class with him before he retired.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjYwMDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-12-21 23:33:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"An absolutely great professor. He did a great job of letting you know what you needed to know for exams and the homework was alot like exams. Probably the best math professor I have ever had. It's too bad that he decided to retire because he does a great job of teaching.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjU1NjMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-12-21 02:36:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"EXCELLANT prof!  I wish he was staying past this semester; he will be sorely missed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MTYyNzYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2008-12-11 12:43:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor that cared whether or not you understood the material. Tests very straight forward and i feel bad that no one else will get to have Bob again!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzkwNTE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-01-19 16:12:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's good****... funny and down to earth, he's great for teaching the big picture and not getting bogged down in x's and o's","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzc2NTcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2006-01-17 15:16:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm almost sad that I don't need any higher level math courses - I would take anything he teaches. Describes in a visual manner what you are computing, which I found very helpful. Overall great guy - I would not have survived this class if it weren't for Wilson, let alone actually have ENJOYED it. Bob Wilson!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjgxNDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-12-31 00:51:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Knew what he was teaching.  Loved the jokes. Good guy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjQzNjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-12-22 16:09:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Can be a difficult class but Wilson is definitely the best you can have for a math prof.  He's very entertaining and makes it worth it to go to lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjA3Nzk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-12-18 23:52:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"likes to talk a lot and doesn't do very many examples.  lectures are entertaining, but not helpful as far as exams go.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTY3Nzc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-11-22 01:33:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't even question it...TAKE HIM!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTUxMTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-11-18 22:30:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Will explain the world if you give him time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNTQyNTc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-07-02 20:27:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"THE EASIEST PROFESSOR EVER!  lets you use notecards and graphing calculator on all exams!  lectures are boring but sometimes he gets off track and can be pretty funny.  looks like santa clause/colonel sanders from KFC.... quote - "we have nothing to sphere except spheres themselves."","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzU1MTA=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-03-19 01:33:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very good prof.  Knows his materials, clear lectures and lets you use notecards for exams.  Also has a great sense of humor.  The best math prof Ive had here.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTczMjQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-01-13 16:32:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely funny guy.  Looks like Santa Clause.  Exams are very easy and he lets you use notecards so put everything on a notecard.  Do the homework and you'll do fine.  I went to lectures to read the paper and go to sleep.  They are very boring when he talks math but sometimes he tells a funny joke.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTgzMjc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-27 10:22:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"wilson is great. explains the material very well. very funny too. exams are very straight forward. i had him for 221 and 234 and i'd take him again for any more math courses.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDIwMDE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-10 19:09:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"-------Great entertainment in class------------\r "And what we have here is an enourmous Tool"\r \r "Sin(x), not the nasal spray"\r \r "If I had a few more hands, I'd do this with the umbrella" \r \r "These aint these curves up here" \r \r "I'll try... to screw up" \r \r "And now would you like to try for less","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2ODI0NDI=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-09 02:13:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Reminds me 100% of Colonel Sanders. Talks quite fast, but isn't difficult to understand. He's funny in his own little way. Tests are pretty reasonable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:24.487057+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MzE4MTY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:239910","instructor_name":"Robert Wilson","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-11-01 21:55:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good teacher, slips his humor into classes. Talks fast but style is very easy to get used to. Had him for 221 and now 234, definately recommed him compared to the other math professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/239910","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:06.075539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTkyMDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:130332","instructor_name":"Ronald Dickey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-04-10 13:10:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has the worst handwriting ever. he also stutters A LOT. he also stands in front of what he writes so you are always behind in taking notes. Tests are very hard. do not take dickey.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/130332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:06.075539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyOTQxNTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:130332","instructor_name":"Ronald Dickey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-03-25 01:49:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Handwriting is much better than before. At least now he writes in caps. Teaches by the book and exams are very similar to textbook examples or homework problems. No problem if you read the book and do the homework!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/130332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:06.075539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTUxNTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:130332","instructor_name":"Ronald Dickey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-02-25 14:32:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"By far one of the worst professors I've ever had. Exams are pretty easy, but it shows he doesn't care what so ever about the class and you!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/130332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:09:06.075539+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNDIzMTg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:130332","instructor_name":"Ronald Dickey","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2003-09-19 17:30:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thank god this guys was only a sub for a week.  I couldn't keep up while trying to take notes, he went so fast.  His lecturing style implies that he expects the student to already be mathamaticians, and are not learning as much as reviewing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/130332","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTA4NzE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-11-27 20:04:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great guy, but man... those lectures were basically useless. Extremely hard to follow and not at all focused on topics that were tested. Realized halfway through the course that my time was better spent going to discussion and studying by myself or getting an extra hour of sleep instead of going to lecture. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjg3NDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2025-02-19 19:14:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"other reviews speak on how well he is respected","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDA5ODg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-11-22 01:37:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst professors I've had at UW-Madison. Tends to ramble on about irrelevant topics in lecture. Disorganized. Showed up more than 5 minutes late a few times. Hard to see him use his fingers to explain concepts. Once, he glossed over a topic in the last 30 seconds of lecture because he would \"get in trouble without saying it.\"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTMxMzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-11-12 17:41:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lecture Summary:\n(note we are 3 weeks behind)\nProf gives (through hand movements) a question about something we never talked about, discuss with someone next to you\nProf walks around and no matter your answer, you're wrong\noopsies, 75 min class is over, no answer for you!\n\nand he made a (literally) impossible question on an exam :)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTMxMjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-11-12 17:39:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Genuinely the worst professor I've had here. Wastes his lectures on proofs that aren't useful and don't show up ever again, put questions on the midterm that we'd never seen and hadn't been taught how to solve, and wrote in small, messy handwriting in class. I started going to the other professor's 7:45 AM lectures because Dr. Paul made it worth it","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5OTI1MjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-11-11 19:53:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you take his class you have to learn most of the material on your own. He does not teach material we need to know for exams, and spends most of the time going on about very difficult and unnecessary concepts. If you are taking this class to complete a requirement, I would not take it with him","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzczMTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-09-29 05:21:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"I know calc 3 is hard but sean paul did not make it any easier. His passion for the subject is evident and he seems like a cool guy, but his lectures lack structure and are hard to follow. He uses no digital aids and would wave his arms around in the air to try and explain what a graph/equation looked like which was really... not helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NzcwOTA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-09-27 19:51:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Sean Paul's lectures were a struggle. While he's a nice guy, his teaching style was ineffective - the material was tough to follow. I found Unstuck study and self-study much more helpful for succeeding in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NDEyNzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-05-09 00:02:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would not recommend Sean Paul. He spent nearly all of the lectures talking about the theories behind calculus, instead of calculus itself. He put extremely difficult, nearly unanswerable questions on the exams that at one point averaged a 1/10. Go to any other professors lecture. It will be night and day compared to Sean Paul. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MjIyODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-04-22 00:47:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Spent class time expressing his passion for math rather than teaching the required content...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTcwMjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-02-12 21:18:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is a nice guy, but just a terrible teacher.  After a month of suffering through his lectures, I attended a different professors lectures and immediately the class got so much easier for me. His lectures almost never have any example problems that you could see on a test and they are so unorganized that you have no idea what is going on. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTUwNjk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-02-04 18:56:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a good guy but man he is not clear in his teaching. The blackboard looks like someone scratched it. Many students have hinted that his handwriting is bad so him continuing to write poorly is definitley just him not caring. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4OTEyMDc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-01-22 20:47:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"The worst lectures I have ever experienced. I enter the class and leave more confused than I was when I went in every time. Get ready to teach yourself all of the material because Sean Paul is not helping. He did write \"Temperature,\" though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODkzMjk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2024-01-17 18:46:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures felt repetitive but not in a good way. If you have him for 234 get ready to watch the online videos and attend other lectures if you want to do well in the course! He also said his test questions keep the strong and drop the weak. INTIMIDATING! ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4ODA3MDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-29 03:46:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is a good guy but isn't very good at teaching this course. Lectures are not focused on things you will be tested on much of the time. Wastes a lot of class time giving students problems to solve on their own. Makes it clear that he thinks the course should be more difficult, which is obvious when you see the exam questions he writes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzkwMTgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-24 23:08:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've ever had. Knows nothing about how to teach: rushes through important topics, doesn't have enough time for some so entirely skips them, and gives a single exercise in class but waits for the students work on it for 25 minutes effectively wasting a third of the lecture. I had to learn everything from online sources and TAs. Awful","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzYxNDgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-21 00:39:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is the worst professor ever. On the first day he talked about us being on a floating rock and blackholes, nothing related to the current curriculum. Sitting in a cheap desk, taking this cheap test. Get ready to be a reader, lectures are useless. Understanding was like trying to learn math with a blindfold on, I am a student, not satoru gojo!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NzU3MDE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-20 18:19:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Poses very few questions to the class, and does not solve them when asked. Skips over key topics. I've had nightmares about him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjkwMDg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-15 15:11:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is the worst professor I have ever come in contact with. He is disorganized, refuses to actually teach calc during class or help students with questions, and forces the TAs to teach us the actual math concepts. I taught myself MVC, with absolutely no help from him. Save your sanity - do not take 234 with Sean Paul.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjU0NjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-13 20:46:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul does not effectively explain concepts we're supposed to learn in class. Melissa Lindsey is an awesome professor, and I learned more information from attending her lecture in one week than I did in Paul's lecture for two months. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjQ4MzM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-13 15:54:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take Sean Paul. Does not cover any material during class. Almost never provides examples and simply says \"read the book in advance because we can't cover it in class\". Go to any of the lecture if possible instead","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjMwMzM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-12 18:19:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is by far the worst teacher/ professor I have ever interacted with. He is unorganized, unprepared, and has some of the worst handwriting I have seen. He fails to cover necessary class content every lecture and rambles on and on covering topics completely unrelated to what we do not need to know. Avoid calc 3 with sean paul at all costs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTk0Mjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-10 03:54:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lecture is awful and disorganized, and no one attends after the first week. I had to resort to watching another professors' lectures on my own time, and hers are beautifully annotated and downloadable before her class time. He doesn't plan out his lectures, doesn't record, and should not be allowed to teach math234 anymore. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTU5MDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-07 18:49:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super smart guy but he's almost too smart to teach 234. He overcomplicates everything and his lectures are confusing. Everyone stopped going to lecture because we'd rather teach ourselves than go and get more confused. I like him as a person but try to avoid him as your professor because he makes his class harder than it needs to be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NTEyMzA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-12-04 23:33:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Too smart to actually teach normal people. Also incredibly arrogant","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDE5NTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-11-20 03:59:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesn't explain content or give any examples, just does irrelevant proofs the entire lecture that don't relate to quizzes or exams. Makes content way harder to understand than it should be. I and many others stopped going to his lectures because they were not helpful what so ever. Find a way to not have him as your professor or you will regret.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzcyOTEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-11-10 19:16:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really good at getting behind after the first couple lectures. Enjoys talking about higher level math that has nothing to do with the content we need to learn. Provides little to no examples in lecture, so prepare to learn on your own!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzY4MjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-11-09 21:47:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul sent out 90 double integral problems in an email with the message, \"Have fun!\" The poor TA's weren't even aware of this and when people inquired with questions, they had no answers. He also wrote one exam question on our midterm and essentially everyone I know got around 0-2 points out of 10 possible. Take this information as you will.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzQyMDk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-11-04 23:14:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Paul teaches straight out of the textbook. He tries to explain what the definitions of certain equations mean by drawing a picture in 3D, but it only confuses students more. There are absolutely no examples given during lecture of plugging in values or solving equations. Many of his students go to a different professors lectures instead.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MzAyNTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-10-24 04:47:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"The first couple of lectures seemed innocent and not too bad. I couldn't have been led on more. Sean Paul is absolutely terrible when it comes to teaching Math 234. His constant need to provide proofs and his lack of example problems prevent students from passing his class. His lecture topics are nonexistent on exams and extremely hard to follow. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4Mjk4NTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-10-23 04:51:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have this professor, it is best if you skip the lecture and focus on the online textbook and the problems it gives. The textbook is much easier to understand when compared to Sean Paul. The main reason for this is because he goes into the details such as proofs for a formula. Due to this, there aren't many examples shown.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MjcxMTQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-10-12 19:12:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Paul is very smart and very passionate about calculus. However, when it comes to explaining calculus in a way that anyone not getting a PHD in math could understand, he sucks. He will go on very long, elaborate, and confusing tangents about irrelevant theories and then breeze through the important stuff. Also, no examples :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTg1NDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-11-03 16:23:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Here is my response. School should let him teach the much harder courses for sure. I get an A but just on the threshold. His exam is not like a math 234 lecture since he prepared this course as hard as math 332, math 551, and math 234 together. I heard there areonly 3 people who go A. I am currently asking for letter from him but he never replies","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDcwMjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-09-13 03:13:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is by far the worst professor I have had in my four years of going to UW. His lectures were the driest I've ever had, never did any practice problems and only did hour to two hour long proofs usually about concepts that didn't matter. I'm sure he would be great for PHD math students, but this is calc 3, a course he teaches regularly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDE5MjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-08-10 20:59:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Taking MATH 234 is scary to begin with, and taking it with this Professor was definitely not the best decision. Like other reviews have said, he teaches and treats us as if we are going for a PHD in Mathematics. Never gives actual example problems , so you don't know the format of test questions. All his lectures are very dry and not helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTkxMzc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-07-28 15:59:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"It is my pleasure to recommend Prof. Paul to you Math Ph.D. students. I have to admit that I am not qualified for such nice and academic lectures, because I am just a really bad student who got both "A" and high grades in the previous calculus courses. After this course, some of the students will get a"Math Nobel prize" while the others will get C.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0OTkwNDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-07-28 01:21:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"A funny teacher but the class is made insanely difficult. He teaches as if all the students have a PhD in mathematics. He even admitted that he was not allowed to teach certain material to our class but he did anyway because "we're all smart to be able to do it." Take at your own risk!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDAwNzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-12-09 17:47:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the worst professors I've ever had. He is knowledgable but teaches like he is teaching to other professors not students. Only does proofs and never does examples. Absolutely horrible lectures. Also yells at students for asking questions he deems as stupid.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTgzNDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-08-13 15:47:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 234 with Sean Paul was extremely hard, not because of the difficulty of the material, but due to the complete lack of resources to learn from. There was no homework, no discussion practice problems, no piazza, and no practice tests. A lot of what he teaches and tests are not found in the textbook or online. Very rude and impossible to contact.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTgxMzUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-08-12 20:25:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"JUST DONT TAKE IT if you wanna get A!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTc0ODAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-08-10 17:23:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul comes across as a nice guy who really knows his field. However, his approach to teaching introductory vector calculus will probably leave you more confused than when you started. Clearly a smart dude but not a great teacher for low-level courses. Important assignments are left open-ended, and SP is intimidating so office hours a no-go....","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTU0NTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-08-03 04:31:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nothing feels worse than working through all of the assignments, readings, and lectures in addition to outside material (Khan, Paul's calculus 3) and STILL being demolished by an exam. Sean Paul's course exceeds the official course curriculum and he really shouldn't teach intro classes. Online exams were poorly administered. He's casually rude.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTU0MTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-08-03 00:42:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Why Sean Paul is still allowed to teach lower-level math courses is absolutely beyond me. I'm sure he'd be an interesting prof for math majors in higher courses, but holy cow this guy does not understand how to teach an introductory course. So glad I wasted tuition and my summer sitting through Sean Paul's obsfuscations only to see my GPA violated","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTQ1Nzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-07-30 12:00:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"He makes his exams super hard and nothing like his lectures. He wont actually show you how to do the problems, he will just write down the definition and if you dont get it then too bad. He is passive aggressive and makes you feel like its your fault for not doing well. Doesnt respond to emails. Beware he is mean and doesnt like students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTIwMDQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-07-20 17:53:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Whatever happens, dont take a Calc class taught by Sean Paul. I wish I had postponed taking the class when more professors would be available to select from.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTE4MTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-07-19 19:29:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took this as a summer course and did all lectures, homework, and readings, but still was never prepared for the difficulty of the exams. Understanding the concepts and applying them normally is not hard, however whenever you need to apply them on the exam, it's impossible. Also really sucks that the only grades come from the 3 exams :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNDYzMTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-06-25 16:20:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazin professor with a real passion for his subject. Math majors will miss out by not taking calculus with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODcyMjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-01-28 01:25:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was getting As on all math courses, but having met this professor, I had to retake math 234 (got C and A). His lecture is hard to follow and worst thing is that he teaches many things that are not even on the textbook so it is almost impossible to get aids from TAs or internet. Now, i see that he only teaches summer courses. My tuition...","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTY3MDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-08-12 19:22:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Such a great professor! It's strange that most old reviews are negative. Everything in class was clear, nothing surprising in the exams, and he seems like a nice guy overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTYzNjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-08-10 23:36:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Paul was super straightforward, his exams were really fair, and he got right to the point. I was pretty nervous taking him for 234 because his reviews werent the best but I learned a lot from him. I feel like I know why Im using certain formulas, and that he didnt waste my time. I had a great experience and would recommend him 100%.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTU3OTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-08-08 17:24:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I took 234 as a summer class and I was not optimistic going into it due to his past reviews but was surprised by how well the class went. His exams count for pretty much your whole grade, but they were VERY fair and graded easily. Go to class you will be fine. You barely need to practice outside of class tbh. He must have changed or something.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMTI1MDU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-07-26 19:09:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"I REALLY DO NOT LIKE this professor. His lecture is so unorganized. I am really confusing what he says. The worst thing is that the homework does not match the things he talks about in the class. You cannot do more practice beyond his class. It seems like he requires you to understand things immediately and then do them in the exam without practice","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMDY3Mjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-06-29 18:19:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is pretty straightforward. Not a bad choice, just sit in the front and do your homework and you will do good on the tests! Trust me, there are worse professors out there for this course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzcwMTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-05-04 20:23:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is not a good instructor. He always goes beyond what is necessary to teach and even skips the necessary things. If you read the textbook's examples and do his homework, the exams will be easy, as they are pretty straight forward.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzU4MTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-05-03 13:44:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Please don't take his classes. I worked so hard and I don't know if I will pass or not. This guy is too tough and to into math. Just don't take it!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzIzMTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-04-30 21:19:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is very enthusiastic about math, but just a little too enthusiastic. He spends too much time explaining proofs over taking the time for examples. His style of teaching is made for much higher theoretical math, not Calc 3","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNjYwNTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-04-24 05:41:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the worst. He would make up his own formulas and notations and expect you to understand what he was talking about. For the final, he had us solve a packet of 82 questions in advance and then he picked 6 or so to be on the test itself, which was ridiculous. The TAs were great though and explained everything a lot more clearly.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTI4OTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-04-04 04:29:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ridiculously difficult. Is overly aggressive and accusatory in class. Straight up mean. Does not teach. Lectures are essential to maybe on a good day glean a tiny but of useful knowledge to help you on the brutal homework. Definitely seek outside help, but good luck because many tutors will turn you away due his work being too difficult for them.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzk5ODI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-03-03 22:18:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Textbook is good. Homework is ok. Lectures are useless and he can be rude and condescending... spent half a lecture defending his poor rating on this site... Just read the textbook and do all the practice problems. Hope to get a good TA or attend multiple discussions and figure out which one is best for you then go to that TA discussion and office","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzg2MzU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-02-27 04:45:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul gives great lectures, however they are beyond the scope of the class for those taking it the first time. If you have taken calc 3 before you may find them interesting. If you have not you might not understand anything at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMzMxNjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-02-03 19:23:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Absolutely terrible. Only taught proofs in lecture that we didn't need to know. Didn't respond to a single one of my emails. Condescending to students. Only grades were 3 tests and weekly homework so if you bombed a test, you're pretty much screwed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjkzODc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-01-23 03:08:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures-Unnecessarily complex and deviated from actual 234 material Homework-Long but worth doing b/c worth 25% of grade. One grad flow assignment was super hard but a TA posted solutions the day before it was due Demeanor-Condescending Discussions>Lectures if you really want to learn I'm pretty good at math but Sean really made me work for my A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjI2NjYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-01-08 23:58:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"No cumulative final and missing the first two weeks of class were the only benefits. Awful at communicating. Go to TA office hours if you actually want to learn anything. Tests are right from the homework so if you understand how to do that, they are pretty easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTczMzY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-29 17:53:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful. Condescending. Rude. Somehow found time to spend a month on vectors (the most simplistic part of calc 3), but crammed the most important/challenging topics into last three weeks, and did not even get to cover other topics. Terrible lectures, I mostly learned from my TA. Luckily, the tests are straightforward, so it is not difficult to do wel","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTM5NDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-22 18:58:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although you arent required to use and prove the theorems or concepts, he spends much of lecture doing proofs. Much of what he taught wasnt typical Calc 3 material but was still interesting if you paid attention and understood. The class can be frustrating but if you play by his rules you can get a decent grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDc1MDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-18 03:23:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Rants on and on about things that you will NEVER need to know, and neglects to teach real examples of things that you DO need to know.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDY3MDY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-17 19:48:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Paul randomly missed the first two weeks of lectures, and only let us know days beforehand that he was going to be gone. He is constantly condescending to students instead of helpful, and it is impossible to learn from his teaching style. Avoid if possible but if you're stuck with him, watch Khan Academy and hope for the best.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDY2NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-17 19:28:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"In order to get the most out of lectures, it is essential to read ahead otherwise you will be completely lost. Almost all exams were very fairly prepared directly from homework content. My best advise is to find the best TA in your lecture and go to their office hours as much as possible. Always complete homework assignments! (25% of total grade)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDUxOTAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-16 15:34:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is the worst professor I have ever had. You get more out of 10 minute online videos than going to actual lecture. He will tell you "this is not a proofs based course", but then proceed to prove everything. He never shows you concrete examples on how to do anything. He is condescending and arrogant in lectures. I would NOT take his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzk5Mjgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-28 02:45:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a nice guy, but you learn very little by going to lecture. I've gone to all of the lectures and I go in confused, and leave even more confused. Take a different professor if at all possible. He makes the content seem harder than it really is when he teaches it, and explains it too much to the point where you don't understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzkzNDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-27 15:49:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Extremely rude, and doesn't explain concepts well at all. Definitely avoid","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzU3ODU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-19 19:00:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I got nothing out of lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzM2MTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-15 15:48:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"He expects totally different things from you. Seems like he assumes you know the topic well already when he's teaching. He also used different textbooks than other professors. His lectures are boring. AVOID AT ALL COST.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzM1MTUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-15 14:24:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"It is very difficult to teach multi variable calc poorly, yet Sean Paul somehow manages to do so. Calc 3 is not a terribly difficult class, and I had taken it prior to attending UW Madison and had a good grasp of the concepts, however nothing I learned helped me understand what he talks about in lecture. Its like its a completely different class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzE4Mzgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-13 21:16:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Pauls makes even the most simplest things way too complex. He made topics that I already knew confusing. I thought I was good at math until I met Sean Paul. His handwriting is illegible, he is mean and berates students and makes them feel dumb. He often goes off topic and his lectures are incredibly disorganized.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzA5NDIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-11-12 22:15:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are basically nonsense, be prepared to learn everything from other sources. Luckily, the material isn't too bad. If you're decent at math it will be frustrating but fine, if not do not take Sean Paul or it will go badly. His weekly homework sets are long but not that bad either.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDcwNTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-08-29 12:10:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is the worst professor at UW. A good grade isn't too difficult because his exams are straightforward. However, you won't learn anything from him. The textbook is extremely useful resource so read it and do all the practice examples. Make sure you go to class though because he announces random changes only in lecture. Doesn't answer emails","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDY3NTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-08-28 12:42:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pros: Recommends good textbook. Tests are straightforward Cons: Doesnt reply to email. Skips office hours. Doesnt explain concepts well. Condesending, rude, and generally unapproachable. Randomly changes due dates and creates assignments. Doesnt give meaningful feedback. Uses non-standard terminology and notation","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNDUzMzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-08-22 08:52:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"I will give credit where credit is due, Sean Paul is a nice guy and tries his best. That being said, I took 234 with him over the summer and it was the hardest thing ive ever taken. Its a 3D math class but not once did he use a 3D grapher and instead waved his hands around for the most part. He also did way more proofs than what was necessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMzQyNjI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-07-13 12:24:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor spends a whole lecture going over a concept that can be explained in 10 minutes. Even though we are not given analysis credit for the class, the professor spends most of the lecture proving concepts. If you have a good TA you will be good for exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODU5MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-04-21 22:03:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very passionate, but not good at teaching. Explains better in office hours. Taught many useless topics, so we didn't have time for skills for E&M Physics. Doesn't use tech very will Room had large screen, but he would rather spend 10 minutes abstractly showing a 3D graph with his hands instead of pulling up a 3D grapher. Big grade curve though","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NzM0MzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-04-03 14:29:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul's so bad at lecturing and known to be such an awful teacher that multiple times when I have told a tutor at drop in or an advisor that I have him as a professor, they literally laugh and say, "I'm sorry". This man is late 50% of the time, granted usually it is only by a minute or two but it's still unacceptable for it to occur that often.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTE2ODY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-01-29 22:31:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is a nice guy. It's just that his lectures can become convoluted sometimes, especially in the middle of the semester. At the end, I think he made a conscious effort to try and improve and it showed in class. If you study for the tests and do your homework well you will get an A or AB no sweat.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NTA2MzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-01-26 11:43:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Paul is not terrible as they said. Admittedly, his class is really difficult. But if you can really listen carefully and understand what he talks about, you will feel all the math problems are very very easy. Also, he is a really great person if you go to his office and talk with him face to face. I definitely want to take his class again","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDk5MTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-01-24 18:33:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul moves excruciatingly slow through the material while somehow not actually teaching you how to understand or solve any problems. Homework is ridiculously long. He seems more interested in finding the Michael Faradays of the class than actually teaching. The only reason I got an A is because he basically recycles tests from previous years.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDg1MTkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-01-21 22:58:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is not a professor for everyone. He makes his class very difficult, but if you go to office hours, he is very helpful. He tends to teach linear algebra in class. If you are willing to work, his class is very valuable and teaches a great deal. However, if you are afraid to put in the time or ask for help, take 234 with someone else.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDU5Mzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-01-16 12:38:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you don't need to take Math 321 down the road, then don't take Sean Paul. If you do, then I would highly recommend him because he prepares you well for Math 321, which is basically a much harder version of 234.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Mjk5NzIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-20 23:11:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul's lectures are confusing, super long-run on examples without any concrete solutions. You also have to buy a separate textbook that other classes don't--it's only used for half of the homework problems. The other half of problems are written in lesser known notation that on-campus tutors couldn't even solve. Tests are strangely easy though","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjM2MjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-16 16:15:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul makes easy questions become complex and convoluted. He fails to adequately explain topics because he is incoherent and unprepared. He assigns too many math problems at the end of the week, and requires students to purchase a textbook (other professors sold notes). You'll do well if you teach yourself instead of listening to him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjA2MjY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-14 18:53:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are boring and hard to follow. He's very disorganized and often presents material that is not relevant to the exams. Very unresponsive to emails (got a response 2 weeks after I emailed him only bc my TA told him). I was good at/enjoyed math before meeting this dude. I'm retaking 234 next semester with a dif prof.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTM5NjIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-11-20 13:58:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"All his lectures are proofs. Very abstract and difficult to apply to the problems he gives out. I enjoyed math a lot before I had him. For our final, the class average was 50%. The only thing that will save you in this class is a curve. I would only recommend him if you hate your life and/or you're a mathematical god that can learn anything","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTEwNTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-11-15 21:53:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"The only interesting part of Sean Paul's lecture is his attempt at making a joke, that only he laughs at. Loved every math class until this one, has made me rethink my entire major. Sean Paul does not help you understand the material at all, and makes the easiest problems seem impossible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODkwMzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-11-14 00:31:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was so good at math until I met him. He completely ruins my plan for my schedule. He always talk about stuff that is not gonna be on the test like Linear Algebra even though we are not taking that.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NjAyMzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-08-10 13:24:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"I wouldn't recommend Prof. Paul to everyone, only people who want to learn. If you want to memorize formulas and mechanically solve problems, keep looking. If you're a math major, you'd miss a huge opportunity taking this class with a different professor. Prof. Paul has an enthusiastic love for math the likes of which is pretty unique. I'm a fan.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4NTQyNjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-07-19 14:51:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is the best professor I've ever had. The tests follow the homework and he teaches in a very conceptual manner. Sometimes he stumbles over his own ideas, but he cares a lot about his students and has a lot of office hours. If you need help, he will help you. Highly highly recommend professor Paul.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MzE4NDc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-05-15 23:28:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is one of the best professors I ever had. Truly inspirational. Many students do not like him because he often offers in depth analysis of a topic instead of just allowing the students to use a \"plug and chug\" approach as many of them want. If you get what he is saying though, you get unbelievably solid foundations in a topic.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDQ0OTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-04-13 12:44:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is a good guy but terrible professor. He teaches his lectures like he's talking to grad students and doesn't explain things twice. Handwriting is horrible so good luck reading his notes. When explaining work he rambles on talking to himself often leaving you confused. Do not recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MDIxMjAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-04-09 22:57:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only teaches in proofs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTEwMDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-03-15 15:03:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super difficult and confusing would not recommend taking his course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODkxMjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-03-08 20:18:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, good class, a lot of knowledge if you truly want to learn something. Very easy tests, no quiz. you will pass if you only attend the review class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODkxMjI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-03-08 20:07:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Paul is the best professor I've ever seen in the Math Department. He teaches the material in his own way, which is inspirational and  way better than the textbook as far as i think. He really cares the students and does help a lot during lectures and office hours. I'd say choose him for calc3!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODcxMjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-03-02 10:06:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you are thinking of taking a 234 class with this professor, then I would say try to avoid him at all costs. I got a B in his class, but it was really the worst professor I ever had.  I don't know what is worse, his arrogance and lack of manners or his complete inability to teach. I would definitely avoid him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODI5ODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-02-15 00:16:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Paul has hilarious laughter during lecture, which makes his lecture less boring. He like to use physics notation for math, so you might feel hard to catch up at the beginning, but you will get use to it as long as you attend the lecture. Lecture heavy, filled with concepts, very few examples. Exams are quite easy compared to lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODI2NjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-02-13 20:46:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Paul is very talented and has great passion for what he teaches. He teaches fast but he makes you want to catch up with him and review after class. I think you will be inspired in his class if you like math or if you are a math major. Plus we had a problem range for final exam and he curves.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODIwNDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-02-10 16:55:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is clearly very good at math and if you go into his office hours for help, he really tries to make the content of the class accessible to you. HOWEVER, he makes easy concepts seem impossible and is horrible at explaining things. He talks a lot about things that you won't be tested on and his lectures are theoretical. Barely any examples.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODAwMDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-02-02 19:27:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Unlike others I think he is an amazing prof. Yes there is lots of homework but he makes you really understand those concepts. It would be really helpful if you're a math/physics major. Also he curves a lot so no need to worry.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzU4OTMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-01-20 14:34:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a genius. Very smart man and if you really get and pay attention to his lectures, it makes sense and is inspiring. HOWEVER, a lot of the time he rushes through topics or makes simple concepts appear a lot harder than they are. Great guy, not the best teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzQwMDI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-01-16 23:25:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"The most scatterbrained professor I have ever met. Possessed the handwriting of a 4 year-old, board organization skills were awful, lectures moved either incredibly fast or painfully slow. The only redeeming quality about him was that he laughed really funnily, but towards the end of the semester, that didn't make up for his lack of teaching skills","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzM4NTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-01-16 18:56:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is a great guy who obviously knows his math, BUT  He has a really hard time translating this into any form of coherent lecturing. For most of his lecture days he gets through half the topics he intends to cover and the rest are up to you to learn yourself, and those he does cover are confusing and jumbled. Pray you get a good TA","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzMzNjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-01-15 13:55:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Cons: He is arrogant, and constantly chuckles at his own jokes (I actually personally enjoyed this). Also didn't really follow the course notes (our textbook)--the structure of the class felt like it was guided mainly by his whims. Pros: Decent lecturer, and makes a great effort to keep material visual and communicate this 3-dimensional mindset","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Njk0OTkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-01-08 18:30:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take this lecture. I signed up for this professor despite the low ratings because he had the WES section. While my TA was excellent, the lectures left much of the curriculum for the students to learn. Instead, Paul would spend entire lectures on tangents (kill me) about topics like Maxwell's equations (we weren't tested on those).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQwMTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-29 11:49:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved math until I took 234. Sean Paul is clearly a genius but should not be a teacher because he cannot articulate ideas clearly to students. He also has a horrible ego and is brutal to students learning the material for the first time. This class was not at all enjoyable and just left me frustrated and upset. Avoid if at all possible!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjMyNzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-27 22:26:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"He understands the material on a high level.  However this means often times he is hard to understand in lecture because it is complex.   Read the course packet to gain more understanding.  He is an interesting but be ready to work hard for the class.  Also the test are really hard but there is a curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjIyMzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-25 23:09:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"During the first half of his course, Paul put a lot of stuff in one lecture, if you survived, he would gave you 83 questions that will be one the final exam. Even we all have the same questions, our class average was still 50 out of 100. However, in his latter course, his lecture was definitely inspiring and worth everything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTc0NDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-20 00:03:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul made math 234 incredibly difficult for no reason. You can completely understand and receive perfect scores on your homework, and still bomb the midterms. Also, Sean Paul does not follow the textbook, and there are often ZERO resources for the material. If you need to take this course, take it with a different professor!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTcyNjY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-19 21:43:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Paul assigned hours and hours more homework than the other Math 234 professors (one assignment even took 10+ hours long). He has a good personality, can be pretty funny, and seems to enjoy teaching his students, but he challenges his students too much and made the class a lot harder than it should have been. Also, lectures were kind of confusing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTcxOTQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-19 20:53:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you're listed for Math 234 with Sean Paul, be ready.  Sean Paul is tough. He is one of the hardest professors you can have for math at the UW. During his lectures, I thoroughly understood about half of what he was talking about.   What you're going to have to do is learn stuff online and from your TA, but you'll be fine if you work hard.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTY1MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-19 12:40:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is a decent guy, but an awful professor. While he wants you to learn and pass the class, he does a bad job at accomplishing that. Hope for a good TA as his lectures don't follow the book and are kinda useless. On the last lecture instead of reviewing we watched a documentary about a physicist, which just shows how oblivious he can be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTM4ODMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-16 21:46:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid at all costs. Lectures are almost impossible to interpret for a vast majority of students. The tests are extremely heavily weighted and use notation not taught in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTM0NTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-16 16:49:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is really smart, and he thinks that everyone is as smart as he is. He has been studying math for so many years, so his understanding of math is very deep, and he expects everyone to understand the materials as deeply as he does. He does not understand  that I am a beginner knowing nothing about the materials and trying to learn new stuff!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTI0MDcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-15 23:47:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Avoid Mr. Paul. Went to all lectures  and couldn't understand a thing he is talking about. He expects everyone to be experts in maths, when he asked the class to work out a \"simple\" problem in 10 seconds, even the best students wasn't able to answer in a few minutes. Didn't follow textbooks. If you happen to be his student, wish you a good luck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTIzODA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-15 23:33:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is a very great math phd students. Unfortunately, he doesn't get the right job after he graduated. He adds his own opinions on math but it doesn't work on most students. He gives exams on concepts related to his self-define symbols but not appear in any textbooks. His exams can't reflect the true ability of students in math. Bad professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTAwMjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-14 21:21:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Only talks about concepts and theories during class. Even then things are not clearly explained. Doesn't do any concrete examples to demonstrate his teaching. His board notes are extremely hard to follow since he doesn't put any notation on what materials he's talking about. Speaks fast and mumbles a lot.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDgwMTQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-13 22:50:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Khan Academy is your friend. Sean Paul is not. This man doesn't deserve any credit for the multivariable calculus that I have learned this semester.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDU3MTMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-12 22:10:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean T. Paul is the worst professor I've ever had so far during my time at UW Madison. His lectures are awful. He speaks faster than anyone I've ever met, and his writing on the board is almost completely illegible. This makes learning Calculus extremely difficult, because you learn nothing in his lectures. Good luck if you ever have Sean T. Paul.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDMzMTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-11 16:22:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"My experience with Sean Paul has been poor. He is inconsistent with homeworking, giving a lot one week and giving none the next. His lectures are practically incomprehensible. Be prepared to learn the concpets yourself. Homework did not help at all with the second test. Avoid if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3Mzg2MTg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-08 10:49:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Never take a class with Sean Paul. Ever.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzMxMDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-05 01:06:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul is a brilliant man. He understands much of 234 and all the idiosyncrasies of the class. Unfortunately, he does not understand the normal brain enough to connect. There is no linear path in his class. There is no one textbook. The syllabus will be changed. There are no education resources (Mathlab, Tutors, ect) that will confidently help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MzAwNTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-01 14:26:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"His course is inconsistent. He frequently goes off topic. His notes are not legible nor will you be able to understand what you write down. First midterm as acceptable, second one was really conceptual and the homework did not help whatsoever. Average grade for the 2nd midterm was 58/100. This professor should not continue teaching. Waste of time.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjcyNTk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-29 12:06:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"Attending Sean Paul's lectures are a waste of time. Avoid this professor at all costs. In all fairness his first test was not too bad, however, it is ridiculous that thereafter he designed problems that students will not be able to solve. Your success in this class will be entirely determined by a quality TA as Sean does not follow the course notes","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjY4MDQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-28 20:45:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"When your professor says you are supposed to get stuck in one of the questions of a MIDTERM and you lose 20 points because you are \"supposed to\". You know something wrong. Many people told me you will lose nothing in attending lecture, well, I both lost time and self confidence after each of his lecture. 0/10, would not recommend","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjUzMzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-25 13:01:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul does not follow the 234 course notes that you purchase at the beginning of the year. He also makes you buy Schaum's Outline of Advanced calculus. The book has many errors, which makes it hard to use. 75% of your grade is based off of three midterms. Lectures are very hard to follow. Overall, I don't suggest having him as a professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjM1NzQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-21 16:50:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"He does not even talks about things in in the textbook. This made me don't even know where to look at when I want to review. In his test there are few problems, so it is common that you suddenly lose ten points when you did one problem wrong. I don't know if he has curve in this class. And if he doesn't, I should probably be thinking of withdrawing","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjA1Mjg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-16 20:14:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has extremely discrete proofs that you struggle like heck to try to understand, and the TA is much better at teaching. He's a brilliant man, but I don't think he fits in a lecture hall. Choose another professor for this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTk2MjA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-15 22:16:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take this class from another professor if possible. Lectures are both confusing and irrelevant regarding the material on his tests.  He speeds too quickly through complex topics and spends most of his time writing immensely difficult proofs in a way that doesn't make sense.  You'll  rely more on Youtube tutorials than the lectures to learn material","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTU3MjQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-09 15:28:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Doesn't know how to teach at all. Make the material way more complicated than it is and never gives any numeric examples and is inconsistent with notation. If anything I would say discussion is way more useful than lecture. Would recommend another professor. Very physics oriented and uses lots of physics/engineering terms","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MTM3NTQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-06 15:55:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take his lecture, I REPEAT, do not take his lecture. Some topics are not from the book neither from the notes. Sometimes topics are not even on the internet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDg5Mjk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-10-27 17:08:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"WORST PROFESSOR EVER! Use the weirdest math notation that no one else even know. Always managed to interpret some easy & straightforward concepts into the most confusing thing in the world. I have a very good math background but his lecture just made me want to shred my notes and throw out cursing words. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDczNzQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-10-24 23:34:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sean Paul's lectures are confusing at best; he goes off on tangents and will use notation that even some tutors don't understand. He will often contradict himself, confusing everyone. The class is manageable, but the workload is at times excessive and the homework is very difficult. The tests are easier than the homework. I would avoid if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDU5NzI1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-10-20 15:25:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Seriously I always get good grades and people say I'm smart and I HIGHLY recommend taking 234 with a different professor. He has the funniest laugh but his lectures make no sense. Your TA will teach you most of what you need to know so go to Discussion. Your notes from lecture will be useless because you won't be able to interpret them later.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MDEwOTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-10-04 01:03:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"For 234, avoid this professor at ALL costs. His lectures are obnoxiously fast and extremely tough to understand if you do not have a strong background in Linear Algebra. Topics include things not available in the textbook, in the reference book or even online.  Beware the horrors of 234 with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2OTY1ODk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-09-10 16:37:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"You don't know what he teaches in class and he gives tons of of homework over the things that you can't find in your notes or in the packet.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MDM1Mzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-07-12 19:28:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Paul is very nice guy and e is trying to help his students. His tests are very fair and reasonable.  Very helpful during office hours. His lectures are truly inspirational, although you may not understand 100% of what he is talking about sometimes. I feel that I am learning math with this guy.  Expects from you to work hard though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:34.601176+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MDEwMjA4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1029779","instructor_name":"Sean Paul","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-07-01 15:19:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Be prepared to work extremely hard just for passing it. The textbook he chose is ridiculous. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1029779","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTg0MTEx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-03-21 18:53:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Bolotin is an okay professor, but he never made me understand the material clearly. The lectures were hard to sit through but he would crack a joke every once in a while. This class just was not for me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzg0MDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-01-02 18:56:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"From what I've heard, one of the better calc 3 profs. Nice guy, doesn't take himself too seriously, and his accent is not too hard to understand. Lectures were pretty clear but I found taking my own notes on the textbook more helpful than going to them. Exam questions and grading were fair. A good TA is important if you haven't taken calc 3 before.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzQ5NzAw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-23 19:25:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class itself was fairly brutal. 20% of the grade was 2 midterms, and 40% was the final. Dr. Bolotin was knowledgeable about the material. The lectures were very proof heavy so students knew why they were doing it, but they were never on the exams. Overall, the course material was difficult, but it was doable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzQ0NzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-22 20:37:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bolotin is a great professor who builds upon the textbook using examples (often from homework due later that week) to solidify understanding. He does proofs in class, but the tests aren't proof-based. The final exam is worth 40%. Exam grading is very clear. You quickly get used to his Russian accent. The homework load is extremely manageable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzM4ODgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-21 19:02:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sergei is a good-natured, seemingly reserved fellow whose puns may go over your head until you get used to his light accent. He is a professor that clearly understands how calculus should be taught to less experienced audiences. Pay attention during lecture and you will learn the intuitive reasoning behind the way Calc 3s challenges are solved.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzMyMDU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-20 20:27:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class is proof heavy, the accent is hard to understand at times, not the most organized person, prone to making mistakes, the tests were hard but that's more on me, but Sergey seems like a nice guy. However I don't think he's the right professor for me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjU2NDA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-14 08:03:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"At first, his ascent might be confusing but not a problem later. His is generally teaching faster than other instructors at the begining of the semester since chapter 16 is really hard and he use lots of time on it. His exams are super easy. If you know the basic, you can do the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDAzMDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-11-13 02:48:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sergey's lectures can sometimes be boring, especially when he starts talking about proofs. Nonetheless, his explanation is very clear and easy to understand. Also, he is hilarious! His exams are way easier than the homework and discussion problems. If you understand how to do the old exams, you will get an easy A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMzIxMDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-10-25 23:44:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Bolotin is a down to earth man and knows how to crack a joke now and then. He teaches the content in a concise manner and sometimes includes proofs. His lectures are dense but helpful, and if you need additional help, take advantage of office hours because he is always willing to help outside of lecture. His exams are nothing too bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTcxNjky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-29 03:53:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a bad guy. While his lectures were somewhat boring, the midterms and final were straight forward. If you do your homework and maybe do a few problems of his practice tests, you will do just fine!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMDU5Nzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-12-17 04:23:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are a little dry and hard to follow but in class examples were pretty applicable. A good TA really helps. Exams were fair and if you did the in class worksheets, quizzes, and past exams you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5ODQ4ODgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-04-19 23:45:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very lecture heavy! You get to use a notecard on midterms which is very nice. His accent is thick but very easy to get used to. Very funny, kind, verrryyy cute old man.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDM4NDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-01-11 18:03:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't worry about the accent. He likes to lecture with proofs. Only two midterms so study hard for those.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjgzNTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-19 21:41:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class is super easy if you pay attention in lecture and work in groups on homework assignments. If you put in the effort, you'll do fine. Also, go to his office hours!! Not many people go but they are sooooo helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjM2MDM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-16 15:55:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thick accent makes him hard to understand at times. Lectures are very proof heavy. Better pray you get a good TA to help you out. The tests were very difficult for me, but that's probably just the nature of the course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4ODM1NzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-11-05 10:47:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"Calculus classes are usually pretty challenging. I would say this is not the hardest one to sit through, but Sergey isn't the most exciting person to listen to during a power lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3OTkxODUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-04-04 12:49:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Probably the least memorable professor I've had--and that's not necessarily a bad thing. He just kind of showed up and did his thing for 50 minutes and left every day. Taught very heavily with proofs so most of the actual learning is done in discussion. Has an accent but is easy to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NzE3NjA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-01-11 19:09:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thick accent, lectures aren't always organized the best. You get used to it though.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjgzNjgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-01-06 11:26:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sergey did a good job lecturing for this course. He was very good about letting you know what you needed to know for the tests. The class was difficult just because it's calc three.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjQwMTk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-29 11:49:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sergey is good at teaching 234. He keeps it simple and is very fair with what he asks on tests and homework. If you have a hard time understanding him, move closer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NjIxMDg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-25 16:30:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would definitely recommend Sergey as a professor! He doesn't always explain concepts thoroughly and wasn't very accessible outside of class, but generally does a good job of teaching the material and his exams are very fair. Also, his accent isn't bad at all.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NTI2NDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-12-16 02:30:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a good professor and sets straight forward tests. Calc 3 is itself a challenging course so you have to  make sure that you are on top of your work to get a good grade. He has a clear grading criteria. Would recommend him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:23.738552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3MjMzNjQ5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1929872","instructor_name":"Sergey Bolotin","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-11-21 12:58:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Do not take this professor. He sucks at teaching and spends half his lecture teaching proofs which aren't even on the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1929872","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzEyMTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-21 23:44:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Denissov is a pretty good and quite clear lecturer. Homework was light--just a weekly assignment with typically 5 or so problems (some were fairly demanding). We had one quiz the whole semester. Test averages were typically quite low, but there was a significant curve at the end. He was not the best professor, but certainly not the worst.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5Mjg5NzIz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-20 11:17:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are informative but challenging. Once you get used to his accent you will be ready to understand what he is trying to explain. His assignments are not too much but it takes time to solve all the problems. If you do well on all assignments then you will be good on tests, too. His exams are tough but well organized.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjgxOTE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-19 19:56:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shows hardly any examples in lecture and then tests you on concepts you haven't seen before. Lectures are meaningless to go to, you could probably do better by just looking at the textbook and learning more from that than his lectures.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjgxMzM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-19 19:20:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you want a class consisting of proofs that do not relate to any problems that are done on the exams, this is your guy. Practice problems are not similar to exams, and problems on exams are poorly worded. Overall worst professor I've ever had and I hope no one has to take any class taught by this professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjQ3MTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-17 17:19:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Just an awful professor in general. Came into the final exam and smirked at all the students because it was impossible. Lecture contains few examples, if any. One of my least favorite classes at UW because of him. 0/10. Avoid","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MjQxOTY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-17 01:47:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Exam is really difficult and lecture is hard to understand. Even the instructions are unclear. You don't know what is the score to get an A and whether the exams have curve until the end of the semester. avoid if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTQ2NzMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-12 03:29:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Although the first midterm was pretty easy, this class only gets harder and harder as it goes on. At the end the problems he sends out and for the practice exams start to make absolutely no sense, because he uses very strange wording and notation for many of them. Theres no resources on the internet to help because of the strange writing. Avoid","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MDg5Nzkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-07 21:43:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"To put it simply this is a not an easy course. He is a fine professor but his lectures are dry. There is one moderately difficult homework assignment due each week. His tests are brutal and the class average is typically 60%. Fortunately there is a very large curve.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTYwNzk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-11-25 20:33:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you work hard and go to the lecture and discussion sessions, you will benefit a lot! His way of speaking is really tough for you to understand at the beginning, but you will get used to it (The way he speaks is really cute). Contents in the course is not hard, and he is explaining in a detailed way. His exams are relatively easier than others!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTMxNzUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-11-18 17:03:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"The professor is pretty nice and talks in a clear manner (get used to his accent haha) The materials are a little hard; but if you read materials after class, you can get on his pace. Exams are moderate. Overall, highly suggesting this professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:22.769845+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4OTEwNzMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:607852","instructor_name":"Serguei Denissov","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-11-15 22:07:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"lectures are super vague and extremely hard to follow. tests and homework have very little to do with lectures. honestly, you could not show up to lectures because you would be equally confused either way. tests are somewhat similar to practice problems, but literally you are completely on your own in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/607852","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.646704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4MDUyMDcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2531248","instructor_name":"Shaoming Guo","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-06-17 13:51:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Thank you Shaoming!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2531248","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.646704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTM4MTky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2531248","instructor_name":"Shaoming Guo","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-05-16 20:03:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are irrelevant to assignments, which are in turn irrelevant to exams. Ridiculous.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2531248","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.646704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTE4MTk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2531248","instructor_name":"Shaoming Guo","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-05-14 00:42:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is for Math 376. Shaoming appears to be an enthusiastic and knowledgeable instructor, but he cares little about his students. He comes to the lecture barely prepared and makes the simplest proof verbose and confusing. He rarely replies to emails. No exam review problems. Brutal class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2531248","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.646704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3OTE1Njk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2531248","instructor_name":"Shaoming Guo","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2023-05-13 15:54:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Really the worst in the math department. They shouldn't have let him teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2531248","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.646704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NzQ5NDI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2531248","instructor_name":"Shaoming Guo","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-05-10 02:25:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took calc 3 with Guo online. His lectures were confusing and he explained things poorly. Had to watch professor Leonard on Youtube to learn most tough concepts. Idk if he just struggles with the online format, but I would avoid him either way. Worst professor I've had so far in college.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2531248","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.646704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTA1NjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2531248","instructor_name":"Shaoming Guo","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-04-05 00:47:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Guo's lecturing ability is poor. He focuses on the theoretical proofs for unimportant aspects of a lesson and skips explaining the main subjects in a meaningful way, using very textbook type explanations that don't teach much. This makes even the simplest lessons confusing. If you are not able to learn everything on your own, avoid him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2531248","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.646704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Mzg4MDY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2531248","instructor_name":"Shaoming Guo","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-02-24 22:47:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"When he lectures he reads off of the textbook and pretty much copies down exactly what was there without giving it an explanation. If he does give an explanation half of the time he uses terminology or notations that we never learned in Calc 1 or 2 so you can't understand it. If you're good at calc you'll survive but not happily.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2531248","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.646704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Mzc4MDM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2531248","instructor_name":"Shaoming Guo","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-02-21 06:10:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Other than the fact that he doesn't really go over the lecture activities I can't understand some of the other criticism he receives. Tests are easy, hw is also easy and is 25% of your grade. 100% on both the online and written portions of the first test which I did in under 20 mins.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2531248","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.646704+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0Mzc2Nzc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2531248","instructor_name":"Shaoming Guo","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-02-20 06:05:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"I don't really get the hate that this Guo receives. He's not the most energetic lecturer but he does a solid job applying what he teaches you and making sure that his lectures teach you to really understand what's going on, rather than just having you memorize steps for solving problems.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2531248","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTgzNjI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-08-13 16:47:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Grading is a nightmare, he will take off points and not tell you why. His lectures are terrible and his handwriting is illegible. Ended up teaching myself all of the material. Would not recommend, there are far better professors who actually care about what they're teaching and aren't so rude.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDMyMTcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-12-23 13:59:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"I had this guy over the summer. He spent 90% of the time copying his notes onto the board while reading them aloud. He rarely even looked at the class. He gave me an A though, and I was definitely on the borderline, so I guess he's cool.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NjU3MTQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-05-16 00:01:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"She writes very excellent tests. I didn't go to many lectures, but the ones I did go to were okay. But who cares about lectures, the tests are what matters and hers are good and fair, and not just an exercise in thinking quickly like far too many other math professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMDM3MjMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-05-09 11:37:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sigurd is a great professor. He is very enthusiastic and has the rare capability of being able to simplify difficult topics in multivariable calculus. He posts useful study guides before the exams. I would definitely recommend!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5NDYyNjAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2018-01-16 19:48:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was very easy to pass because Professor Angenent would post a study guide before the tests with everything on it. This made the class very predictable. Lectures aren't that important as long as you kinda know what's going on. He is interesting and funny so that's a plus.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MzI1MjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2017-12-23 16:05:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Angenents lectures are clear and the tests are straightforward. There are not many extra resources for the class but overall it is easy enough material to do well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2NTM2ODQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-05-11 06:22:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super easy lecturer; did not cover all of the topics, was very slow in terms of pace, exams were very easy. Take him if you want a very easy version of calc 3 where you won't learn as much as you would with a more rigorous professor. HW not required.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2Mzg4MTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-04-26 22:49:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best math teacher around. He does not grade homework, but if you are keeping up with the discussion quizes, you'll be fine. Very reasonable with students. More theory based than practical based. Very efficient with use of lectures and students' time in general.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2Mjk5NDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-04-14 17:24:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sigurd is a great professor. His lectures can get off topic sometimes but usually what he is talking about is still interesting. The best part of this class compared to other 234 classes I knew others were taking were that the test questions were very predictable and the test were SUPER easy for a multivariable calc course.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTk2Mzkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-01-26 18:53:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sigurd was an incredible professor.  I had previously taken Calc 3 with Bing Wang and had to drop the class because he was such a bad professor.  SIgurd is infinitely better.  He is easy to understand and only teaches the necessary material that will be on a test.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODgxMDE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2016-01-05 16:24:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Angenent is the best professor I've had in the UW math department. His explanations are clear and he is very helpful in elaborating on class concepts in office hours. I felt the course was too slow in the beginning, but it did provide a thorough foundation for later concepts. I hope to take another class with him in the future.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODE2OTQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-24 00:07:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Angenent gives slow but clear lectures. Tests are very fair, especially because of the test expectations he gives.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Nzk3OTQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-22 00:37:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ange goes pretty slow compared to most calc professors. This has its advantages and its pitfalls. Given that calc 3 is only a 200-level course, however, I think he is a fantastic professor. His lectures are easy to follow and the exams are super reasonable.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NTQ0MDEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-03 21:44:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Unclear explanation and sometimes goes out of topic. Never take his class. The discussion helped me through otherwise I'll never understand anything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NTM4Mjgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-12-03 13:39:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures very well and truly has a passion for teaching students. He wrote all of the calculus packets, so he is all about teaching people. His tests are the easiest math exams I have ever had. Just wants to have everyone understand the concepts well and is willing to give the whole class and A. Very cool guy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1MzcwNTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-11-09 11:21:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Angenent was the author of the 234 course packet so he really knows his stuff. He uses lots of examples so you don't leave class feeling panicked and is an engaging lecturer. His exams are beyond easy the class average on the last one was 94%. If you do have any questions he is super approachable and genuinely want his students to do well","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzMDY5Nzcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-04-21 14:43:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sigurd is an amazing professor. His lectures are very clear and he doesn't waste time teaching pointless topics. There are no surprises on the exams he prepares you very well. I highly recommend this professor, he is one of my favorites.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNzMyODA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-01-10 17:25:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sigurd is awesome!  Extremely helpful professor who explains things in a clear, concise manor.  The text was written by him but is actually quite useless.  No curve for the class but tests were quite fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjAwMDA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-12-18 11:35:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"This is a really good teacher. He explains all of the concepts very clearly and the tests are very fair. The text can be misleading though, the homework is difficult compared to the tests and there are quite a few mistakes. The key to this class is going to lecture and asking for help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDk0NzMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-12-10 17:05:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Decent teacher with appropriate amounts of homework, quizzes, and tests. Has a lot of math-related jokes and is a generally jovial guy. Lecture did not relate to discussions, however. I would recommend him to people who are unsure which math class to take.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzE0Mjk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-11-14 01:58:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"Highly recommend this guy.  Lectures can be a little confusing or not really applicable at times but his really dry humor will keep you interested.  Homework problems are usually pretty basic and they are very similar, or exactly the same, as test and quiz problems.  Overall low workload and straightforward testing, what more can you ask for.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMjQyNTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-11-01 11:56:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty cool guy he explains things very well and i didnt even mind going to lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMzM0NjY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2012-05-23 12:22:03 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sigurd is a great teacher who writes notes for the students, so you don't have to buy a textbook. He breaks down extremely complex topics into easier to understand ideas.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MzQzODQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-06-17 11:53:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you can have this guy for 234 TAKE HIM!  I was a bit worried in the beginning having lecture notes, but that's the best part of it; he doesn't expect you to know anything outside his lecture notes.  Also, he gives out practice exams that are the same format as the actual exam - he only changes around numbers pretty much.  Take this guys for an A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2OTQ3MTg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-04-04 18:15:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"I was worried about the notes instead of the textbook at first, but the good thing about the notes is that he knows them inside and out because he wrote them (plus they're cheap)! Clear and concise lectures. Exams are much like the practice problems. Just do the work and go to class and you'll do well in his class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2ODQxMjI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-03-02 15:53:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Angenent is amazing! His ability to draw 3-D structures is impressive. There is no textbook and gives us his own notes, which are the same things he says in lecture. Lecture can be boring, but I think this guy is hilarious without trying or realizing. The exams are identical to his assigned homework problems and the practice exams. Smart guy!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2Nzg2MTk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-02-05 15:02:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"I wish you could flag commenters for being dumb. If you can't learn from this guy, math is just not your thing. Learn how to do the practice tests and you'll do fine on exams. Lecture isn't always necessary, but it helps. The best part is saving money with the lecture notes. Funny guy, good class. Had him for 222 and 234(easier), Sigurd is the man.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjU0MzE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-29 15:12:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Went to every one of Angenent's lectures and none seemed to help what so ever on exams.  Frequently goes on tangents about real world applications rather than actually teaching concepts.  Exams are insanely difficult especially the final worth nearly have the course points.  Avoid this professor, especially for calc 3.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjE4NDY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-21 20:21:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take him at any cost","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjA3ODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-20 02:50:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"nvr went to lecture once and I got a B","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjAwNjUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-19 00:30:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"Angenent is the man. If you have to take calc, take him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NjAwNjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-19 00:28:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great guy, awesome professor. Take him!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTU5OTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-15 13:00:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Has his own notes which only cost about $10 total. Only gripe, was they didn't provide enough examples (but it's easy enough to find them elsewhere). Tests were easy if you understand the practice exams he provides.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NTA0OTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-09 12:16:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is the man... Always crystal clear + dry, extremely dry jokes. TAKE HIM.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NDYyNTc1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-12-03 14:00:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"You have to be pretty keen to pick up on his subtle jokes... but I think he is an informative and interesting professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2NDAzOTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-11-20 01:51:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"omg take him if u can. A great professor. his lectures can be boring sometimes frankly i dozed off lot of times but go to his office hours or your TAs and u will do gr8. just do the practice problems he gives before exams thoroughly and u will do gr8. great curve easy exams. plus u don't hav to buy the book so thats good. SERIOUSLY TAKE HIM","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MzI0MDk3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-11-06 01:11:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Angenent is clear and concise.  He does a good job of explaining the material in the most simple way possible.  He also keeps the material relative, making future topics easier to understand.  His exams are also exactly what you would expect with no bs.  Highly suggest.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE2MjE4NTY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2009-10-03 20:34:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"He connects new ideas to old, which makes learning easy.  However, most of his classes are spent on derivations that we don't need to know.  His textbook is straightforward, albeit a bit slim on examples and in-depth explanation.  Overall, a good professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM3NjU2ODc=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-05-02 20:41:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awesome guy, funny lectures, easy homework, easy exams. What more need be said?","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTY3NjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2005-04-04 21:05:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"funny man...dry humor, entertains you while teaching.  Covers material so that you can understand it.  Tests follow the topics/material that he goes over before the exam very closely.  one of the better math professors.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:34.119603+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwMTk5NjY=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:262518","instructor_name":"Sigurd Angenent","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2004-12-14 17:55:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Quite possibly the best Math Professor at UW.  He's not a fossil dug up from the 50s who went to Princeton or Harvard, so he's down to earth and does a good job of explaining concepts.  Nice sense of humor too.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/262518","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjMyNDMz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2021-01-04 12:33:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Best math professor Ive had by a wide margin. Organized, clear, and cares about his students. Lectures were engaging despite being an online calc lecture. Disabled students are never an after thought, which is hot (captioned videos, clear exam times, etc). My only gripe is that he was just visiting :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MjExMjIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-12-29 04:37:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best professors I've ever had. Extremely clear explanations, dropped lowest exam, homework is similar to exams, and exams are easy to study for. Lectures are asynchronous (recorded). Responded in a meaningful way to feedback about course technicalities. Assignment due dates lenient. I really wish he wasn't leaving Madison :((.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDk2Mzgz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-12-16 06:22:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good teaching with detailed explanations. Homework is a normal quantity but it will take some time. Overall it is quite easy to get an A. And he replied all my emails and often notices students for homework and exams. Quite considerate","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:01:09.891007+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDQ0MzAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2470499","instructor_name":"Trevor Leslie","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-12-12 11:22:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"Conducted weekly tests which seemed like a lot of work but overall was a great way to keep students engaged throughout the semester. Fair grading criteria and great lectures. Best Math professor I've had at UWMadison.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2470499","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTU0ODc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-06-10 18:01:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"His accent is really thick and he teaches with a lot of theory and almost no examples that help with the homework or exams. Skipping the lectures might be good because I was sometimes more confused when I went. Not the best. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTMyNzc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-06-03 09:54:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"BEWARE! I had the power lecture with him for Calc 3; worst one ever. His English is really difficult to understand, and from start to finish he doesn't stop talking! On top of it, his handwriting is illegible, and I sat in the first row! If you absolutely had to take this course with him, not going to lecture is not the worst idea in the world.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Mjg3NDY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2015-01-14 15:50:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof Gong is a nice guy. However, that won't help you do well in his class. His broken English is basically impossible to understand. Even if his language were clear, his teaching methods are unorthodox, confusing, and often flat-out wrong. We had a sub lecturer and it was the most I learned all semester. Don't take his class unless you have to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","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":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTI0NzY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-17 20:36:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"Scattered lectures and accent made it hard to understand at first, but you get used to it about halfway through. I heavily relied on my TA's teaching and found the weekly quizzes to be extremely helpful. Tests are easier than other professors (had friends taking other professors courses). Gong's lectures were not easy to follow, and confusing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:58:41.522075+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDQ2MzM1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-11 23:34:59 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is very scattered at times and his lectures can skip around a lot so pay close attention.  Sometimes he makes mistakes which isn't ideal when you are trying to learn.  He is not very good about answering questions in lecture.  He will just explain what he was doing again instead of answering.  You will most likely consult the \"textbook\" to learn","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTI0ODI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-02 15:47:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are basically pointless, save a few where maybe Gong said some important things. He can be tough to understand and he is kinda all over the place when it comes to teaching","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTE4MzQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2014-12-01 22:09:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Assigns homework problems that just frustrate you and not ones that really help you learn concepts. Really bad English. Not very clear or helpful. Fast paced lectures. ","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzM4ODYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-05-12 00:12:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"I try not to sleep in his class, but I failed in every lecture. His handwriting on the blackboard is like drawing on the draft. Just DON'T take this class, unless you are talented in self learning, or you are confident with your TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzM2ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-05-11 17:33:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ya... Just don't take his class. Just don't.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNzI1MTkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-05-10 00:19:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Week on XGONG decided to say the word \"OK\" 200 times in the first 30 minutes of class, due to his excellent use of the English language.  After sitting through 2 weeks of miserable lecture I decide it was useless... only to see that all questions on the midterm/exam were particularly hard and specific problems done in lecture.  Uniquely terrible.","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTgzMjc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-04-23 00:39:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"I totally don't encourage you to take his class. You cannot understand his words and even his writing. And you have to spend whole bunch of time reading textbook and doing homework after class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","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":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNTYzNzY3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517842","instructor_name":"Xianghong Gong","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2013-04-19 00:01:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Gong isn't the best. His accent is fairly heavy, but that's not what makes the class difficult. He explains things poorly and doesn't really introduce new topics. He just jumps right into them without really defining anything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517842","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTk0OTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-05-13 12:35:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not a very good professor. His lectures were sometimes hard to follow and hard to understand. His exams are straight forward. He seems very lazy when it comes to writing them because he takes 1 or 2 of the exact same problems from previous exams. The curves are brutal (for one exam, you needed at least a 93 for an A).","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTM4NTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-05-05 22:23:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not the greatest calc professor in the world, but his lack of good English makes him very "to the point".  He makes a ton of mistakes, but the essential formulas are always presented and he goes though examples not in the book.  Test curves are AWFUL but the tests are very similar to previous years. If you get him, its not the end of the world.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4Mzk5NDUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-04-12 23:02:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor ever.  Makes at least 3 mistakes everyday during lecture.  The TA's are constantly correcting him and he teaches directly from the book. Don't go to lecture ever, you will be better off.  The only reason I go to class is to laugh at his mistakes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MzM5MTUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2011-03-31 14:42:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Literally the worst teacher in the world. he doesnt understand what he's teaching, and does not provide any help. teaches out of the book so you cant look up practice problems for help. the worst teacher in the university","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MjU4NDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-05-24 02:27:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy is terrible... Curves suck and he is a really bad teacher. Better off learning from the Thomas Calculus book. I didn't attend a single lecture and did just fine in the class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MTU3NDEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-05-09 14:36:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"He just can't teach.  My friend and I are convinced that he is North Korea's secret plan to ruin American's education system and it's working so far.  Hint: Replace lecture with TA office hours and maybe you can stand a chance. But he might just screw everyone over with his unedited tests and ridiculous curves","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MDgxODgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-04-29 00:51:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"Awful professor, makes lots of mistakes during lecture; rarely can answer questions during lecture because he cannot understand people's questions. Stray away or teach yourself","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3MDcxNTU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2010-04-27 19:57:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst math professor I've ever had. Hard to understand, screws up book examples all the time, and writes impossible exams. Second midterm he gave us without revising it, so we were interrupted about 3 times to correct the bounds of an integration problem...just horrible!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzODY5OTYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-12-18 23:26:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I've ever had. Constantly makes mistakes during class, and is nearly incomprehensible because he mumbles half the time. Oh, and no partial credit on a portion of all of the exams, which is ridiculous in calculus.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjAzMTU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-05-23 12:06:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"~~1) 1/4 to 1/3 of his exams are NO PARTIAL CREDIT (for math wtf) + the other questions are poorly written ~~2) He screws up all the time on the board & uses examples from the book & still screws them up ~~3) he's foreign & doesn't explain things well at all~~~ THIS PROF IS TERRIBLE.  He's not dumb but, I have no idea how he was elected to teach.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMjAxNDUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-05-22 20:37:22 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is terrible in all ways. My morale for math is not great, but he certainly lowered it to all time lows. I tried hard, had a tutor, and still struggled. He screws up often, and this is perhaps one of the most difficult classes in the University overall.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:37.183335+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMTk5MDI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:310368","instructor_name":"Yong-Geun Oh","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2007-05-22 12:06:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes many errors in lecture, and is sometimes hard to understand with his accent. Spends large portions of lecture teaching something, only to realize he messed something up early on. Review solutions aren't always correct. TA is alot of help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/310368","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzODE0MzY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-11-13 20:49:48 +0000 UTC","comment":"This man. I don't know where to begin. Not only is he the most passionate professor ever, but he also cares so much about his students. He makes sure that everyone in the class (like all 200 kids) understands what he's teaching, and of course they did! He was so amazing. I think I'm in love with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTM4ODQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-07-28 02:24:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yu-Chan was by far one of my favorite math professors that I've ever had. He is always ready to answer any questions you have and is very open to meeting with students to help them. He made is grading criteria very clear and there were never any curve-balls on the tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzNTI2MDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-07-22 18:58:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yu chan is the best professor that I've met at UW madison. His notes were amazing and tests were straight forward. He is always ready to answer every single question. Whenever I went to his office hour, he answered all of my questions. I was looking forward to take another math class with him, but sadly he left. I wish him good luck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjIzNzU5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-05-06 22:41:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yu-Chan's lectures were always clear and concise. The difficulty of content (as well as Yu-Chan's humor) picked up rapidly as the semester went on. His testing goals were clearly outlined, and there were no curve balls. He always had funny stories while he erased the board, which made this one of the first math classes I've actually enjoyed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMjE3MjU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-05-06 08:48:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"The best math instructor I have had at UW so far. Lectures are very clear and the quizzes and tests were fair. Gave lots of online resources to help with learning. Nice and funny guy, would recommend to anyone.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTc3MjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-05-01 18:08:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yu Chan was a great professor who made math easy and interesting to learn. Sad that he won't be at UW next year for other students.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTc3MTgw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-05-01 18:05:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"He is a very nice person and teaches very well. He illustrates everything clearly in his lecture, which enables me to understand in time. It is such a pity that he will not teach next year. Hope him everything OK!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTM0MjA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-04-27 00:36:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yu-Chan shows that he really cares about his students with his lectures. He spends lots of time working through examples, drawing beautiful pictures, and keeping everyone engaged. Exams are very fair and straightforward. Wonderful professor and a wonderful person.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDM4MDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-04-09 05:17:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Yu-Chan may seem quiet, but throughout the semester, he showed how much he cares about his students and math. Honestly, go to lecture, do the homework and discussion worksheets and you WILL BE FINE. This man doesn't try to trick you with anything. Actually makes math understandable and intuitive. I took 2 years gap between Calc 2 and Calc 3.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMDA2MzU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-03-31 05:33:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Before his class, I never know why Math can be interesting!!!!! I hate math since elementary school, but I can feel he tried really hard to make his class interesting!!! The BESR PROFESSOR I have ever met in UW. You have to take his class!!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTkzNTE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-03-26 00:49:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a very good professor. As other people have said, his notes in class are really clean and organized. He also gives clear examples in class as well. He also really cares about his students, making jokes and also really stressing the fact that, "as long as you study, you will do good." Better than YouTube for sure.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyOTIzNzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-02-21 03:43:14 +0000 UTC","comment":"AWESOME!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyODc3NTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2020-01-29 20:21:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Take his class!! Hes amazing and also undeniably hilarious. Times flies during his class and you feel it that he does want everyone to pass and love math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 15:57:27.518085+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNzU4ODg5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2558289","instructor_name":"Yu-Chan Chang","course_label":"MATH234","course_id":"MATH 234","course_uid":"course_8634dde81cc95f6c58014087","review_date":"2019-12-26 03:48:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hilarious professor with very clear expectations for his class. Instruction was clear and easy to follow; I felt very well prepared for his exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2558289","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0}]