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“Bro Newey is a really nice guy, but unfortunately not a good math teacher”
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Class very difficult and things were just not very clear at times. You have to get a lot of study time outside of class if you are going to pass. I would recommend getting a tutor if you really need help otherwise you are on your own. Brother Newey is a super nice guy though and fun teacher! but hard class.
He will never give you a definitive answer, and when you're supposed to have "class" he doesn't teach. The only way that you'll do well in the class is with good TA's. They literally taught us everything.
He is a new teacher so he is a little rough but he gave us a lot of second chances if the whole class did bad and he did everything he could for us to understand
Brother Newey is not a very helpful teacher. He is a nice guy and is really into math, but for the most part I learned the most from my prep group.
Bro. Newey means well & is a nice guy, but he's still a new teacher & is learning how to teach. He's not very helpful, kinda lives in his own little world, & assumes that you know everything already. If it wasn't for my prep group & the online text, I probably would have failed the class. He's a great guy & I'm sure he's working on improving.
In my 4 semesters up here, Bro Newey is the first teacher I don't like. He will not tolerate any talking while he is talking, including helping others understand. He is very controlling and wants all attention on him. He is often unclear about assignments and students grades suffer from it. I can tell he's not a bad person, but I don't like him.
He is a grad student who seems to have NO experience teaching at all. He expects you do do preps on things we have never learned then doesn't explain the things we are supposed to learn then assigns three assignments on something he didn't teach. Reports you to the Honor Office even when he says he doesn't think you cheated. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS.
For the most part, he is a good teacher. However, you'd go into his tests and realize he hadn't explained hardly anything to you. He only goes over the simplesteasiest types of problems in class. So if you are not good at math, prepare to struggle. Nice guy, but good math teacher? Eh, i'm not sure about that... Plus you have a lot of online work!
He's kind of confusing when we have class, and he isn't very helpful. You basically learn everything on your own. He doesn't really answer questions, he skims around them or goes off on another idea. Class doesn't really listen to him. He hasn't been teaching for very long, either. But the class itself is super easy if you just do the work.
Brother Newey was very confusing. He Made promises for extra credit that he did not keep. I learned more from my group members than from the teacher. He is boring and grades tough. Course required SPSS software that is tough to learn. Look for stats class that uses Excel.
Worst teacher ever. When it is class time he really does not teach. Ask him yo clarify a question and he avoids it. Makes extra credit promises that he won't keep. I learned more from group members (which was a lot of group work) and from the TA than from the actual teacher. Do not torture yourself with this teacher.
Bro Newey is a really nice guy, but unfortunately not a good math teacher. I learned almost everything from tutoring sessions with the TAs. There are assignments due almost everyday online, and he doesn't explain things well at all during class. If you get stuck with his class, go to the tutoring sessions with the TAs, it'll save your grade.
I really liked Brother Newey. However, I'm really good at math and taught myself most of the concepts. He's fairly lenient in his grading, but his expectations and explanations are unclear. He's more helpful if you meet with him one-on-one but you still might need a tutor.
Nice guy, but you will honestly learn everything from your group and TA. He doesn't really teach just goes over random things in the lesson.
bro newey is seriously so awesome. he is hilarious. he teaches what we need to learn and he helps you understand what you need to learn for the test. he will let you do what you want and he is there for you if you need his help. he is willing to work with you if you need his help. all you have to do is ask for it. he makes math 110 so much fun.
Newey is the BOMB!!! Loved him as a person and a teacher! He was hilarious, loves to talk to his students and joke around. He even sang to the class and broke out in dance moves, and i heard some awesome beat box action, haha take him! He's so awesome! You have to do your work and you still have to do your part but he lightened up my day for sure.
He is a really kind teacher. I feel that class wasn't very effective because there were a number of times where we didn't talk about everything we needed for the homework
He knows the subject, but has difficulty explaining it. It is a lot of work on yourself and your group. Pick a good group of students to work with and you will do fine in class
Brother Newey is one of the kindest, and helpful teachers I have had. He is willing to let you come in and ask questions about the tests, or anything in general, and gives you as much credit as possible. He has the funniest puns and makes class enjoyable. If you appreciate any of these qualities, you will really enjoy his class.
He is a really nice guy and is hilarious. He is willing to help and gives great feedback on how to improve.
He can definitely be cheesy, but that could be part of his charm. If you ask for help you can get it, but if you use your resources everything will work out. Class is not hard as long as you pay attention
Covered topics very well and made class fun.
I really enjoyed Brother Newey, He is a smart cookie. He does well at explaining things. He is willing to meet with you when you struggle with stuff. I struggled a great deal in the beginning because I haven't had a math class in over 10 years. He took the time to reteach me the stuff I had forgotten. I would recommend him to anyone. Great guy!!!
He taught in a way that was easy to understand. He made class very fun, it was my favorite class!!
He was by far my favorite teacher I had this semester!!
He was my favorite teacher. He really cared about my success!
Fairly new professor, so he's improving quickly. Really focuses on teaching simply. He really wants you to succeed.
He knows his stuff, but doesn't know how to teach it.
He is a great teacher. Fun to be around. Although not always clear what he wants. And the teach one another worksheets SUCK!!!
Brother Newey is a great teacher I really enjoyed the class. I would definitely take him again because he is able to explain math very simply. Is very funny, I laughed every time I came to class!! His tests are pretty easy as long as you do and understand the study guide. Pretty easy class if you stay up with him. Willing to meet outside of class.
I'm not a brown noser and I didn't get an A in this class but he is the best math professor I have ever had here at school.
Brother Newey is a good teacher. He knows his stuff and is willing to help you if you don't understand.
Brother Newey is really such a nice guy! He is very funny and explains well. The class was not too hard and I learned a lot from it. He is sincerely interested in helping you out. Just do the assignments and don't be afraid to ask for help and you'll do great in the class.
I don't think there was a class where I didn't laugh. Just little comments that catch you off guard and then the next thing you know everybody in the class is laughing.
He's really nice, but the class material was hard.
Brother Newey is a good teacher as long as you keep up with the class. Make sure you go to all of the group meetings and class lectures.
Bro Newey is great! He'll reach out to you if you need help bringing your grade up, and he's willing to give back partial credit on test questions you miss. The textbook is online so you don't need to buy one. The lectures days are important to attend so you can complete the assignment, but after the first unit attendance on prep days is optional.
He is great.
Brother Newey is always there when you have questions and is more than willing to help any student individually improve their understanding of of the subject matter and their grade. Overall he is a wonderful teacher and i would take a class from him again.
Brother Newey was AWESOME! He is always ready to help and will do everything he can to help you. He makes everything straight forward and you should always know what is going on.
Such a nice guy! The class itself takes work, but Brother Newey is very willing to help in any way he can.
Brother Newey is a good teacher that is excited about what he teaches. He likes to involve the students and teach at their level. He method of teaching is easy to understand and he is an all around great man.
Brother Newey is a good teacher. He takes the time to allow students to work together through problems, and helps them along with the problems. When a student is stuck, Brother Newey is able to teach the subject matter in a way that others will understand. He is also very funny, and makes the class enjoyable., even if you don't like math.
He is an awesome teacher! He is always there to help you and answer any questions that you may have. Class is always fun and he teaches in way that your able to understand. You can tell that he loves teaching this class. You have to put in effort for this class but if you come to class, take notes, and do the homework you'll do great.
Brother Newey is a very friendly teacher. He knows what he is teaching but you need to do your part by studying a lot. He is willing to help you if you stop by his office for help. SPSS is used for everything in this class.
The teacher is a great guy, and our class was always fun. There is homework but if you are looking for a math class, there will be. The teacher and TA's are always willing to help you out. Anyways I would definitely reccommend it; it's a really great class.
Brother Newey is a great teacher. Definitely recommend him! All stats classes are the same at BYUI, so regardless of who you take there is a lot of work. If you stay up with the homework it's pretty easy. Brother Newey really cares about his students and is willing to help in anyway. Also he brings treats :)
I think Bro. Newey is really a great professor, when got some problem in our homework and email to him, he is willing to answer our questions. And his class is quite interesting to me.
Bro Newey is really a good teacher, he is willing to answer our question all the time. Sometimes, we got some problem with our homework, and we email him, and he is willing to answer us and teach us how to do this homework.
great guy but tests are harrrrrd
Brother Newey is very helpful with helping you understand how to do the different tasks that will be asked of you. He is straight to the point and pretty funny. He brings treats to class sometimes to help with visuals. He is very approachable.
Great teacher!
The only thing that I would warn is that I had a hard time following his lectures. While explaining things, he wouldn't complete his sentences and his words were very broken. He wouldn't finish one thought before moving onto another. It made it hard to keep up and understand what was going on. Other than that, he's a fairly good teacher.
He seems to struggle to teach some of the topics of stats. He definitely has a firm understanding of the topics I just struggled sometimes to understand he's examples and teaching. He is extremely nice and patience. If you struggle, I would suggest meeting with him to get a better understanding of the concepts.
Just do what you're supposed to do and you'll be fine. Make sure to study for the tests and learn how to use any stat program the class uses.
Brother Newey made the class fun and interesting. He explained the material clearly in an interesting way. Sometimes the material is hard to wrap your head around, but that's jut the material. The resources Brother Newey provided were helpful in increasing understanding.
Pretty new to teaching still it seems, he does a good job of everything overall. That said, with the group project if you fall behind he isn't super prompt about grading it, so stay on top of that. Other than that, he's a pretty good teacher.
Brother Newey is great! He works with students both in and outside of class. His class expectations are well defined. There is both prep work and homework. There are 4 tests, which are cumulative. The tutors are actively involved during group meetings which are twice a week.
I liked Bro Newey's class, he is willing to help if you ask him for. I dont think he has a lot of experience with college students but he is definitely willing to meet after class if you have any questions. He also has a repentance policy that helps a lot if you did poorly in previous tests.
Super nice guy, just not very clear. He's really helpful, though and you can tell he really likes the subject. He cares about us as students and is willing to work with you. If you just stay on top of the homework and have a good group, you'll be fine. The TA's are awesome and super helpful, as well.
Goofy personality but excellent teacher who is always happy to help and explain.
Brother Newey is a super nice guy, his class isn't too bad. He can be a bit confusing at times, but hes willing to help if you need it. I would recommend his class, its not too hard, but hard enough that you actually learn stuff.
Professor Newey is a very friendly professor and is very willing to help you in and outside of class. Initially, I found class confusing as I didn't always understand what professor Newey was trying to convey. This feeling didn't entirely leave, but I found that if I ask for clarification from professor Newey he will help you understand.
Brother Newey is your man if you like working in groups with students, which can help clarify things that you're having trouble understanding. He makes pretty bad jokes that are still hilarious because he is goofy enough to pull them off.
May not be the best teacher but he does work really hard to help you learn. He's always willing to work with you whether you're struggling or need to miss classes.
He talks slower than usual but is very nice. Sometimes when he is answering your questions it takes a while for him to answer you or it takes a couple of times asking it differently for him to understand. Willing to give points back on tests!
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Brother Newey is a friendly teacher. Class is optional but you get graded on in class activity which we have every class period. Class activity was graded based on completion. I could not keep up with his speed in class many times, but he is a good teacher.
We worked in groups a lot which I found to be very helpful. The textbook was online.
Brother Newey is a great teacher! It is not a class you can show up to hope to get an A. He makes you work for it but is very good at teaching and helping you.
I wasn't sure about him at first, but I love Brother Newey! He makes the class easy, and he's a pretty fun teacher. Sometimes he has a hard time explaining things, but the tutors are really awesome. He has a test repentance process, which I know is really helpful to some students. I highly recommend!
Brother Newey is really nice and cares about his students. If you need help he is willing to meet after class or during his office hours. Although he is a great guy he isn't the best at teaching. I feel like he would just talk in circles. I had an easier time learning from other students and the TA's.
he is a great guy but not very clear in class. he thinks is pretty funny and some of his jokes yes you will laugh at.
There aren't many tests, but the ones that there are are pretty easy if you pay attention to what he says in class. It is hard to pay attention sometimes, but most of the time all the questions on tests are the ones that he explains on the board with different numbers. If you pay attention, it will be super easy.
The course was well organized and prepared. There was a good schedule in place that we could count on for the entire semester, and it wasn't too bad. There is group work but I was really grateful to have a group to study with.
He was a nice guy but could be more clear in class and try and get more attention of students. I like Brother Newey.
Brother Newey is amazing! Tips: BUY SPSS, it is worth it to have it on your computer, several people in my group did not and they suffered because of it. Make sure to read the book, it is a online book but if you read it then you will understand the lectures a lot better. You will become really good friends with your group so choice cool people.
Brother Newey is one of the nicest professors I have ever taken. The course material is not necessarily easy, but he is always willing to help you understand what is going on in the course. He has office hours to help his students with any questions that they do not get answered in class. Brother Newey wants you to succeed. Definitely take him!
He is a great teacher who is very kind and understanding. He is very willing to help you understand the material.
Stays with in the class time but if you can't keep up with him writing on the board the hole time you will be lost. Will help if you go to his office to talk to him. Thought he always made me fill stupid because I didn't get it as fast as he does. With only a month left he showed us that we had an online textbook.
Brother Newey is a great teacher! He makes the class fun and interactive.
Bro. Newey is a really good teacher, he is always willing to answer our question. If we have some problem about the homework, he is willing to teacher us.
Brother Newey is a really great guy and he will work with you if you put in the time. Going to class in my opinion didn't really help at all and it was optional. He allows a note card for each test, and if you study it will be a piece of cake.
He always has a great attitude and is enthusiastic about what he's teaching. Sometimes he sings songs with his guitar in class for us, some of them with altered lyrics to match our math unit, which can be kind of fun! He's forgiving if you forget an assignment . His "repentance" test policy is great. He's a great guy and I'm glad I took his class.
He is a really nice guy but usually when he teaches his students are so unsure as to what just happened that they end up learning everything on there own. At least half of the class just looks at facebook on their laptops because he commands so little respect of those around him.
If Brother Newey is your only option to take a class from do not take that class! You will be better off waiting till next semester. He is an awful teacher. Does not teach the material well. Fumbles over himself while trying to read the equations from his notes. His grading is poor, the man doesn't know what 6-8 is... DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!
Brother Newey is the GREATEST teacher I have ever had at BYUI. I am math incompetent. I am getting an A in his class because he is such an amazing teacher. This is my second time taking this class because I was failing the first time I took it. He is super helpful and clear, if you do the prep class will be helpful and you won't be lost!AWESUM
I took this only because I had too. Lets just say that Brother Newey is a wonderful person but learning is a bit tough in his class environment. The class is over filled and it is hard to pay attention or ask questions. He is open to help you but it is hard to find help at the tutoring center since they usually don't know his teaching style.
AMAZING professor. Loved his class. Stats is hard but he makes it more fun and interesting. Take amazing notes because you get notecards for the test. Watch the videos instead of reading, it's faster and you get the info you need from them.
This was my favorite class ever, but I am a nerd and love math. He is hilarious and explains things fairly well. Sit near the front and pay attention. Do the prep and the homework, take good notes. Study with a group before the tests. AWESOME class. Brother Newey really cares about his students and is always there to help if you need.
Most of my learning happened in the group setting. (You meet with your group twice a week and with the instructor twice a week.)
Brother Newey is a good teacher, I think that class is pretty easy considering how much effort I put in. It you do the work, understand math, and can pick up SPSS quickly, this class will be easy.
He is an awesome teacher and really makes class interesting. It's a hard class but you will learn a lot.
Brother Newey cares about all of his students and wants you to pass. He will do anything in his ability to help you, you just have to be willing to go for that help. He listens and tries to answer your questions as best he can. I went to extra tutoring and never missed class, but if you do miss and don't get tutored it will be hard for you to pass.
Brother Newey is a fantastic person! He is very enthusiastic and upbeat. There is a lot of work involved in the class and you have to study a lot but overall it was good.
Brother Newey is an extremely energetic teacher that really understands how to make statistic understandable. If you are terrified of the subject, take his class. He'll help you calm down and figure it out.
Stats is hard but he does he best to explain it and definitely knows his stuff. Takes attendance. Word to the wise; your group matters! Choose wisely and you should be okay. Set up weekly tutoring appointments and keep up. He's likable.
Brother Newey is a great guy and extremely funny. Participation definitely matters because that's how I learned a lot, was from the TA's and my group. Class meetings are worth going to because you complete in class assignments. I would definitely take this class again, especially from him.
Brother Newey is a good professor. sometimes when teaching us he is not always clear and hard to understand and follow. overall good teacher just do your work and take good notes
Amazing teacher! He made the class fun and really helped me to understand what he was teaching. I was scared to take statistics and he really put the whole class at ease and made sure we understood and were even enjoying what we were learning. You have to work hard in this class but it is so worth it to take it from this guy! He rocks!!!
He's really nice and you can tell he's passionate about what he does! It does get frustrating when he spends a lot of class time on things that aren't necessarily pertaining to the class material.
I really enjoyed this class. Being able to work in a group and then come to class to talk about it really helped. As long as you follow the study guides you will do great in this class. Bro. Newey is great
I dreaded this course, but Brother Newey made it enjoyable. I attended each class period, looking forward to it. The only negative for me was walking up the hill to the Ricks and those stairs... Brother Newey is awesome, he's hilarious and he knows his stuff.
Brother Newey is a great professor and will help you when you approach him. The class work and group assignments aren't difficult but the tests are.
Brother Newey is an awesome teacher
This was my second time taking stats and I actually understood the material this time! Going to the lectures are critical. The group meetings are good and helpful, but I was really able to understand because I went to the classes. Hilarious and really cares about students succeeding.
He will spend 30+ minutes talking about the material in a more in-depth way so be ready to be confused. The TA's did a better job explaining the material than he ever did. Every other day, there is group work and then class time. The group time was the better of the two days since your group helped each other and the TA's were there to help.
He does a great job answering questions, therefore to get the most, go to class prepared knowing beforehand what you need to focus on.
He is very funny and helpful!
The way the class is set up is helpful to really learn the material in a deeper way. you meet as a group 2x a week, discuss the prep work, then 2x a week as a class to learn it deeper.
Bro. Newey is an awesome teacher! He makes the course very clear and easy to learn. If you are rusty at math TAKE NOTES and PAY ATTENTION in class. He makes it easy to understand. He is also hilarious - he wrote a song about A,H, &K on the guitar and sang it for the class . Great teacher. Homework isn't bad, short prep assignments every day.
Every preparation assignment you have to do with the group that you were assigned at the beginning of the semester, so it was frustrating to always have to get with them, but also helpful from learning from each other.
What I appreciated the most was I could tell that he really cared. Brother Newey wants us all to succeed so he made it challenging at times, but I could tell he genuinely wanted us to master the material and become the best we could. Overall, he is a great teacher!
I think that brother newey is funny he also give some good clarifications about things that can be hard to understand. Overall i like his teaching style.
The pre-tests didn't do much to help me for the tests. Four days a week for a class was hard and sometimes felt like too much. But, he gives really good lectures and is very helpful when you need it!
Brother Newey is spiritually driven and loves statistics. He is always willing to help students. He loves teaching, but sometimes he gives you more information than you need for the class. His additional anecdotes can become overwhelming, but you learn to ignore the unnecessary chatter.
This class is really interesting and Bro. Newey makes it fun and enjoyable to be in. Expect to go to group meetings twice a week with mandatory attendance though.
you'll grow to love his sense of humor and way of teaching as the semester goes on. the TA's and your groups will be your best friend. online (free) textbook but 221C requires excel and $50 spss program, 221 A & B only excel.
Brother Newey is a great teacher. He really cares about the students and wants them to do well. Sometimes he may have trouble trying to help the entire class understand some concepts, but he is willing to meet with you after class. The group work in this class makes it much easier, just make sure you meet with your group every time.
Great teacher would take him again for sure! Just make sure you do the case studys
the class is fun. fun as statistics can be anyway...
Brother Newey is enthusiastic and funny. He wants to help his students, but that of course is on you to seek it.
He is so awesome, and truly cares about the students. He is willing to work with you outside of class, and truly wants you to pass.
I took College Algebra from him as a pre req for a chem class, and it was ridiculously easy. Felt like I was back in 9th grade math. Really nice guy and works well with students. Bro. Newey is fun and even brings his guitar in sometimes! Super easy A if you just do the homework before each class.
Pretty good class and teacher. Take notes in class (he writes it all up). Use the Excel programs he gives you. Do all of the prep work. He teaches just a bit like we're all kids, but not much. Good class.
Brother Newey is very nice and is very flexible. For example, I woke up late on the day of the final and he let me take it with a later section. However, he is not the best at teaching the material, so if you need someone that will help you with material, I wouldn't recommend him. Great guy, but be ready to teach yourself!
Brother Newey is hilarious, and is really clear in his teaching! He's always willing to answer questions and is extremely patient and easy going. We ended up getting a notecard for the first two tests, then a whole page of notes for the last two. Super easy-going, awesome guy, would DEFINITELY take another class from him!
Be sure to ask if you have any question! He will explain everything and makes sure that you understand. He's really enthusiastic about his job, and is punny. Best person to take stats from!
brother newey is not the best at explaining information AT ALL. This class was extremely difficult for me and I would HIGHLY suggest going to the tutoring lab. There are many homework assignments that are not explained well, but he doesn't grade too hard. The tests aren't bad, but definitely study and ask lots of questions
The class was really hard if you are not mathematical gifted. He is not specific on how formulas and assignments work. The textbook was expensive and he did not refer to it once. The class was new to Canvas, so the first few works was hard to figure out. If you are not good with math, don't take it online.
This class in general can be a hard class if you are not good at math. Be prepared to study that is the only way to pass the tests. But you are allowed 1 sheet of paper so that is a positive. I would take it from Bro. Newey because he is nice, and he curves the tests too!
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