4.7

Andrew Medin

Mathematics - San Diego State University

4.7
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
86
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4.7
Quality
2.2
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.6
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

moves very fast and tries to trick you on the tests

MATH120 - 3.0 rating

clear, allows the use of any calculator, doesn't test on really hard stuff

MATH120 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

96%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 2 reported grades
A+: 2
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Reviews (86)
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MATH120
Jul 25, 2001

moves very fast and tries to trick you on the tests.

5.0
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91A
Nov 4, 2001

excellent teacher!

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MATH120
Dec 11, 2001

No Comments

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MATH120
Apr 5, 2002

Very good teacher.

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MATH312
May 8, 2002

Explains things well

5.0
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MATH120
May 13, 2002

clear, allows the use of any calculator, doesn't test on really hard stuff.

5.0
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MATH120
May 27, 2002

great guy

5.0
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MATH120
Jul 30, 2002

Out of all the calculus teachers, he makes you pass if you go to class and liste

5.0
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120
Aug 13, 2002

For a math teacher, he's refreshingly not an ****.

5.0
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MATH120
Sep 12, 2002

Oustanding!!! He teaches everything you need to know.Always there to help.Great!

5.0
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MATH120
Oct 1, 2002

very easy if you go to class. basic algebra

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MATH120
Nov 6, 2002

Teaches step-by-step. You won't get lost if you go to class.

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BUSCALC1
Nov 19, 2002

Very great teacher! Great lectures and good guy

5.0
3.0
MATH120
Nov 26, 2002

Very very nice man! Go to class and his review sessions they help!

5.0
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CAL150
Dec 10, 2002

one of best u can ask for. u can't go wrong w/him. helps u ANYTIME/ANYDAY!

5.0
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MATH120
Dec 11, 2002

Makes the class go by fast. Is a friendly guy and will help you pass

5.0
2.0
MATH120
Dec 11, 2002

awesome teacher (handsom) teaches u everythin u need to know, go to the reviews

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3.0
MATH120
Dec 14, 2002

Great teacher, very helpful-go to class!!

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MATH
Dec 16, 2002

HE IS SPEEDY GONZALES...HARD TESTS, HARD ON GRADING....MEAN MAN!!!!!!!!!!

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MATH120
Dec 27, 2002

easiest math class for bus majors. Algebra for the first half

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MATH120
Dec 30, 2002

awesome teacher, go to review, youll learn a lot

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MATH120
Jan 5, 2003

He's good. Go to the reviews & you wont get lost. Ezr than other math120 teachrs

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MATH120
Jan 7, 2003

I hate Math but Medin got me through passing that says alot.

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MATH120
Jan 22, 2003

Go to his morning reviews and he will give BIG hints on what are on his tests

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MATH120
Jan 30, 2003

good teacher, youll learn alot, go to reviews

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GMS91
Mar 28, 2003

Very funny guy and very very helpful! Doesn't assume you know what is being taught. Takes baby steps so you fully understand. Great professor!

5.0
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BUSCALC
Sep 15, 2003

Great professor. Knows what he's teaching. Very helpful and cuuuute!

5.0
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MATH120
Sep 21, 2003

VERY GOOD TEACHER!

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GMS091
Sep 21, 2003

Friendly and helpful guy. Fire-Sure to make you understand all 3-4 years of math you missed out in high School in two weeks. It happened to me. :)

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GMS
Nov 18, 2003

Very good and nice teacher

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GMS91
Dec 4, 2003

Makes learning easy and fun! has a great attitude towards teaching..prepares us very well for tests. super duper teacher! one of best at sdsu

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GMS92A
Dec 14, 2003

He's a great guy. Very fun and doesn't make the class boring. He's like a very tall teddy bear.

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GMS90A
Nov 23, 2004

great teacheR!! helped alot with everything!!

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GMS91
Nov 30, 2004

he's awesome! he doesnt treat you like youre ignorant or dont belong in college. he makes sure everyone understands the material too. awesome guy overall!

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GMS91
Dec 4, 2004

Teaches like you're 10 years old but that's the GOOD THING!!! It totally helps because as well all know, math is NOT an easy subject. Great teacher, makes sure everyone understands everything. Like someone said before...he IS like a tall teddy bear! Hahaha :D.

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GMS91
Dec 17, 2004

THE BEST professor EVER! very very helpful.. i reccomend him to everybody! I would take him for any math class. VERY caring and wants all his students to do well. VEY CUTE TOO

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MATH120
Jan 11, 2005

The best teacher in the world. He is super clear and very helpful. He really knows his stuff. I have taken 3 classes with him (Stats. Bus Cal, & Interm. Algebra) and have gotten A's in all. Take any of his math classes, he will make them all fun & especially easy.

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GMS
Jan 15, 2005

Outstanding professor!!! The best I have had so far. Very nice and helpful. He is also very cute:)which can make it hard to focus. Does an excellent job explaining. Take him for any course taught by him. He is great!!!:):):)

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GMS091
Grade: A+
May 18, 2005

excellent teacher. he simplifies everything so dont' worry if math is your enemy. go to the math lab for the hours

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GMS9091
Jun 15, 2005

Medin is the best teacher at this damn school. If you need to pass the ELM no problem with him. Just go to class, take notes, do homework and go the the math lab. You'll definately have no problem passing these remedial classes with him as your teacher!!!!!

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GMS90AGMS91
Jul 24, 2005

THE BEST teacher. I always had trouble in math, but he explains it really well. He never makes you feel stupid. Go to class everyday, get math lab hours over with in the beginning, and of coarse study. He is very helpful and funny too. He knows what he doing and talking about. I hate math, and he was my best math teacher.

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GMS91
Aug 1, 2005

Great teacher!!! He is nice eye candy.....and a great teacher! Very helpful.....take him, you wont regret it!

5.0
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GMS91
Oct 3, 2005

SUPER NICE AND WAY EASY!! I LOVE HIS CLASS!! GREAT TEACHER!!

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GMS91
Nov 22, 2005

Awesome and kind teacher. BEST MATH TEACHER I EVER HAD! He goes over the material very well. Homework is pretty easy, due once a week. He is truly passionate about math, take him as a gms teacher.

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GMS91
Dec 16, 2005

He is such a nice guy and explains everything really well. He never makes the class stay long either. Definitely take him if you want to do good!

5.0
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GMS91
Jan 5, 2006

Best math teacher ever. But make sure you go to the math lab.

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GMS91
Aug 7, 2006

If you have to re-take GMS 91 because you didnt pass last semester, taking this professor it will guarantee you to get credit in this class he breaks down every single step. i personally hate math i have a hard time understanding it, but his way of teaching is very understandable. i def. recommend you all to take him...YOU WONT REGRET IT!!

5.0
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GMS90
Jan 5, 2007

GREAT TEACHER.. HE BREAKS DOWN ALL THE MATH PROBLEMS YOU NEED FOR THE HW, TESTS, AND FINAL.. I WOULD RECOMMEND HIM =)

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GMS91
May 10, 2007

He's great...makes impossible things understandable and he's really nice too and cares about his students success. best math teacher ive had =]

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GMS91
May 19, 2007

HES THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! he is sooo helpful makes u earn some of your participation points by going to class, doing hw, and going to math turtors sooo helpful and he makes math seem so easy if you want or NEED to pass this class take him hes your only hope!!

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MATH90
Sep 29, 2007

WOW!!Incredible teacher.. I am horrible with math!! I have never understood math until the day I walked into his class! I cant beleive I didnt take his class sooner!! I will definetly be searching for him for other classes. HEs AMAZING!!!!!!!! accept with cell phones.. he hates those!!

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STAT119
Oct 9, 2007

RECOMMENDED!! He can actually teach and hes really kind.

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STATS119
Dec 6, 2007

Really nice guy, sympathizes with his students. Really tries to make you get the material. Go to office hours they really help. He will be happy to help.

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STAT119
Dec 10, 2007

I went to EVERY single lecture, and he didn't even teach everything that was on the department final. he told us not to buy a book and buy a graphing calculator instead, i think that was a mistake because you need something to study from because he skips a lot of the lecture notes you can print out ahead of time so not everything is explained to yo

5.0
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GMS90
Dec 10, 2007

Even though I was not supposed to be in this class it was a great review. He has an amazing teaching style and wants everyone to do well. He is extremely nice and will do all he can to help you pass. Take him!

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GMS90
Dec 17, 2007

He is a really good and fair professor! He lectures for a short period of the class and you usually get out early. The homework is online and you dont use textbooks!

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STATS119
Jan 4, 2008

This class was really hard. You really need to pay attention. The exams are very HARD but the final was easy. He gives you finals from other semesters and it's basically the same questions but different numbers.

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STAT119
Jan 4, 2008

The class is going to be hard no matter who you take it w/ since each teacher teaches the same material. Medin is the best teacher you can take. He is easy going and really tries to explain the material as simply as he can as it can be pretty hard. It sucks that the work for STATS 119 is online, just do good online because that makes your grade.

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STAT119
Jan 14, 2008

The class is very hard but it´s not just his class. Everyone who takes stat 119 says it´s hard. He doesn´t want to buy the textbook because is available on-line. Try to visit his office as much as possible and it would help you pass the class. The quiz are take home.

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STATS119
Jan 15, 2008

He's a nice guy and tries to make the material as easy and understandable as possible. What I didn't like about him is that the quizzes and homeworks are done online. Really hard class, is not him, is the material that is just hard to get!

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STAT119
Jan 20, 2008

great teacher. He knows his stuff and is always helpfull. Homeworks are harder then the test but help out. Do the practice exams and go into his office hours if you need help. I hated math untill this class

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STAT119
Feb 28, 2008

He is an AMAZING professor. I am definately NOT a math person, and he breaks things down to the easiest level so that any person can understand even I have an A which never happens. The tests are not much easier b/c its departmental, but he definately does a great job explaining things. Definately down to earth and helpful. Great teacher.

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STAT119
May 10, 2008

HE'S SUCH A COOL GUY. ALL STAT 119 CLASSES ARE HARD BUT HE MAKES IS EASY TO UNDERSTAND. HE'S ONE OF THE STAT TEACHERS THAT TEACHES YOU EVERYTHING ON THE CALCULATOR WHICH IS REALLY HELPFUL ON THE TEST. OVERALL HARD CLASS, GREAT TEACHER.

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STAT119
May 15, 2008

great teacher! .. he sympathies with his students and even though now he uses the department test hes loose on the grading and teaches with the calculator which makes it much easier! i payed attention in class and managed a b easily

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STAT119
May 16, 2008

Really good teacher...Go to his office hours if you get lost and he will help. The more effort you make the better off you are. Good if you took remedial math previously, plus hes funny and relateable.

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MATH110
Jun 3, 2008

Hands down best math teacher. He is so helpful, and his lectures are clear. He explains everything, goes fast but easy to follow. Highly recommend.

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STATS119
Jun 3, 2008

This guy is awesome. Don't buy the book. Make sure you print out the notes online and bring them to every lecture. Attendance is not mandatory but you must go to do well on the exams.

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STAT119
Jun 26, 2008

Loved this guy! So funny, and knows what he's talking about. DO NOT BUY THE BOOK, just the MathXL CD and that's all you need. When doing your homework, never leave an answer blank! It's easy points! Usually show up to class on Fridays or before breaks (when students tend to ditch) because that's when he'll do pop quizzes.

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STATS119
Jul 20, 2008

GREAT Guy. Really nice. Makes the material make sense. If you must take stats at State take it from him. He uses the calculator and does not make you show work. Class is worth taking

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STAT119
Jul 22, 2008

this class is hard, but he does everything to help you get the best grade possible. unlike the other stat teachers, he teaches you easier methods of problem solving. TAKE MEDIN, TRUST ME

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STAT119
Aug 4, 2008

The class is hard and he uses the department exams which are extremely hard. But he does everything he can to help you out. He is a really nice guy, funny, and going to class and his office hours are the best thing to do to pass this class

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MATH65
Aug 8, 2008

HE IS AWESOME... If you have struggled with math in the past, he is THE GUY. He is extrememly smart, everything is "a walk in the park" as he says. He will explain calculus as easy as 1-2-3. I tottaly recomend him... not his wife (sorry)

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STAT119
Aug 21, 2008

Statistics is hard no matter who you take it with. I got a D the first time, with Medin, I got a B. He explains everything clearly to you, and repeats it a few times to make sure you get it. His class is mostly calculator based; and so he teaches you on how to get answers the easy way. Didnt need to buy the book for the class.

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STAT119
Sep 7, 2008

Stats is hard period, but Medin does a good job teaching. I got a D the first time, with Medin I got a B. Shows you how to solve problems using calculators and not with the confusing charts. Explains things a few times just to make sure the class gets it. Nice guy, easy to talk to when you have questions.

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GMS90
Jan 6, 2009

Super laid back. Class is mandatory, but you could probably miss about 5 classes and be okay. Uses the most EASIEST teaching methods ever! Tests were straight out the that green book just different numbers. take him and you will love math!

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MATH151
Jun 21, 2009

He was an excellent teacher. I got an A in Calculus because he was very clear on each concept. GO TO CLASS or you will be behind. Buy the book cause all our homework was out of the book

5.0
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GMS91
Aug 19, 2009

I have always hated math and this is the guy you should choose! He is very laid back and explains everything in class very good. A must take!

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GMS90
Dec 17, 2009

really good teacher. Easy to understand.

5.0
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GMS91
Jul 21, 2010

Hate math? This is your teahcer! BEST math teacher I've ever had!!! Breaks down & explains everything in super easy terms, gives breaks, reviews B4 tests, really cares about students & their success and has a way of teaching to everyone's level. Great guy & very helpful. I always hated math but he made it easier than ever! Uses the book or MathXL.

5.0
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GMS91
Nov 25, 2010

freakin AWESOME teacher. he was great. everything he went over made perfect sense, he is by far the best math teacher i have ever had

5.0
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GMS91
Feb 12, 2011

BEST MATH TEACHER THAT EVER LIVED! I am really bad at math, but he made it simple and his math XL homework is very helpful.

5.0
2.0
GMS90
Jan 17, 2012

funny, helpful, actually gets you to understand topics, provided breaks during the summer

5.0
2.0
GMSMATH
Aug 8, 2012

Really great teacher! Explains everything thoroughly and offers so much help. Definitely recommend him!

5.0
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GMS91
Dec 21, 2013

He is the best GMS teacher!!! He shows you quick ways to get the answer. He is very thorough and clear when he's teaching. He is funny and lenient. He answers all questions. BEST math teacher I've ever had.

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GMS91
Jan 23, 2014

If you are truly struggling in math do not take his class. He can be very discouraging at time and lacks motivation to help students.

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MATH038
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

I was a bit nervous going back to school but he made me enjoy learning math all over again. He's an amazing teacher! Teaches you in an easy and clear way to understand what you are learning. Easy A if you just go to class and do your homework. Very laid back if you are late to class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

96%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 2 reported grades
A+: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
Inspirational (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.04 avg change
Feb
Jan
Aug
Dec
Jan
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

120

5.0

(1)

91A

5.0

(1)

MATH312

5.0

(1)

BUSCALC1

5.0

(1)

CAL150

5.0

(1)
+19 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MATH

5.0

MATH65

5.0

STATS119

3.2

120

3.0

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3.0

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