[{"observed_at":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:35:12.431224+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:51.922443+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:49.975369+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:08.157298+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:08.157298+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:08.157298+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:08.157298+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:08.157298+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:08.157298+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:08.157298+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:08.157298+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:08.157298+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:07.122981+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:34:07.122981+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:33:31.614136+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:32:55.547660+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:25:16.266802+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:25:16.266802+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:25:16.266802+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:25:16.266802+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:21:31.574637+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:27.706841+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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":"2026-10-14 18:19:09.563438+00:00","run_id":"20261014T203208-0851c9a1","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}]