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Funny man, very nice on the testing. Usually makes an outline of what will be on the test. Just make sure you study your homework questions.
GOod teacher. Just do your hw. He also has a few odd things that he gets mad about, such as not folding your test paper and asking questions from previous math courses.
lecture are great...clearly explains concepts. gives a good review and most exam problems are form hw and notes
He has some hobbies, such as explain one question 3 times ( actully he just read them 3 times) he hates student ask question while he is explaing the question. he sounds really mean if u ask questions, but over all he is nice, take his class, u will pass
really smart guy, class can be a little boring but at least you are actually learning and he has a wonderful ability to make you understand
if you know your previous math your good but if you don't then don't bother taking his class. he hates it if students dont know their perivous stuff.
Good Professor. Will make sure the stuff is clear to you. Has a good habit of saying what problems are on the tests, which definitely helps a lot. Would definitely recommend him to anyone.
Ok guy, very smart, clearly explains course material but it is much easier if you come in with some knowledge, gets impatient easily, overall good recommendation
Very organized. Gives you everything that's gonna be on the exam
very good teacher. good organization in class. you don't need to buy the expensive textbook,just attend every class and take notes, he will explain everything that will cover in the exams. he is the best math prof. i have ever had
Do not raise your hand he will yell at u. But his tests are straght forward, if you do all ur homework and study his notes ur good. Hes just not encorageing,
He is very weird, and doesn't like when students ask questions while he is still explaining the material. His lectures are very clear, and he explains each example 3 times. You have to know your math from previous calc otherwise he will drop you from the
It depends, if you like to ask questions in class: He is not the guy for you, he will scream at you. However, he does explain and writes everything he explains. Overall, you will understand, if you pay attention.
he tends to write 2 much crap on da board which is common sense.he talks REAL ANNOYIN!!!!!! i'm surprised no1 wrote dat yet.if u get him u will go crazy in the beginning.u get used to him.he repeats crap 2 much and is a lil mean.
This class is an eazee A. The prof is not really a friendly guy but there are no surprises on the test.He literally tells you whats going to be on the exam.Just take good notes and you will get an 'A'.
This was a great experience, he conveyed the material in a clear and concise manner. For a subject like math that people may have trouble with, he is a great teacher.
Prof Apter is a great professor but he can be mean at times if you ask a great deal of questions. He is very clear on all his points and explains the material in a fast pace.I would prefer students to take him because he writes plenty of notes on the board.He is strict and you must work hard.
his notes is what u need for the exams, very clear, very helpful, highly recommended
he is a very good math prof he is nice in a very wierd way u can't really talk with him or to him ;))
you don't need math skills for his class you need memorization skills... this guy does tell you most of the questions that are on the exam but they are mostly very complicated and long and u need to memorize them fully to get the credits for them
Apter is the man! The best math teacher in Baruch. He teaches very well! He goes over the homework clearly and the lesson is very clear. Most of his questions are from the homework and classwork so study study study. I learned so much from this class. Now I don't know what to take next because
I liked this professor. He gives 3 exams and a final. He class he gives triple star questions which will appear exactly on the exam. I studied hard in this class and earned a grade of B. He goes over hw good and tries to cover every problem that he assigns. Very nice and wonderful person.
u dont need to know math u need to have photographic memory. he writes everything out for u tells u what will be on the test. if you are a math majore he may not be the best teacher. he talks a lot about the theories but dont ask questions you'll feel like u're in prison all of a sudden.
Author Apter is one of the best math professors Baruch has, in my humble opinion. I took his Math 2010 back in Spring 2002. Yes, he has written lectures and you have to write a lot in the class, but in the end of the day you have very good notes and know exactly what to expect on exam. Perhaps, if y
Easy Class and Annoying Robotic Voice. The marginal benefit exceeds the marginal cost.
He is a very good and serious math professor. If you really want to learn math, you should take him. of course, he does not give you trouble on you grade.
It was a privilege to have him as a professor. He uses every second efficently. Very intense class sessions. Very clear. Nice. Very helpful. Ignore the negative comments; those people are just frustrated about their lack of intellectual capacities. Professor Apter is great for inspiring you and to understand the fascinating calculus.
The best math professor ever!!! He belongs to the category of the highest level ones. He explains everything in detail & helps students eagerly if they have any particular question about the class' material. Tests are fair. Do the homework, pay attention in class and your final grade is going to be an A. Take him without any hesitation!!!
Pretty easy professor. Well organised class. Tests are easy and similar to homeworks. No surprises. Gives you test format ahead of time to prepare. In grading, he is very picky and can lose points easily. At times can insult you if you leave a bad impression. But overall very good professor. If you try, not a hard A.
I hate this professor! I LOVE math and i always got straight A's, but i didn't in Apter's class. He doesn't explain the problems. He just shows you how he does it and expects you to know it. I would not reccomend this professor. I think if you do the homeworks and pay really close attention in class you will pass his tests. Never attempt to ask
Overall, good professor. A bit weird, but nice guy. I am not a math person, so his style was good for me. He goes over every HW problem in detail (a big plus) and tells you exactly what is on the test. His class seems to be big on memorization, which may turn off some hard-core math people out there. However, I would take him again.
One of the best Math Prof. at Baruch. Very clear and efficient. But still you need to work. Be prepared.
he's kinda too strict, and doesn't really answer students' questions in a polite manner, however, he teaches very well and would recommand him to anyone who is serious about learning math, got an A
Pros: A good, clear and easy professor.4 exams.Goes over almost all the homework problems in details.Tells you the questions that are coming on the exam,i.e,his ***Questions. Con: Does not appreciate students asking him questions in the class. Your best way out:PRACTICE THE PAST EXAMS FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS TAKEN HIS CLASS BEFORE
He is okay. By far NOT the best. He doesn't teach so well in my view. He teaches in a way that you have to memorize the steps instead of actually learning it. He is pretty easy though. If you want to actually learn step by step DONT TAKE him. But if you want to breeze through and are good at memorizing then TAKE him.
Perfect for math minors. He doesnt teach Math in depth, but makes it nice, clean and simple. 3 tests and a final. He uses HW questions in the tests themselves and sometimes doesnt even change the numbers! The final is cumulative but not departmental. He gives a VERY detailed review before the test, so you wont ever be surprised on a test. Best prof
very easy professor. 3 exams and a final. exam are a joke cause he gives out a outline which tells u very on the test. cant fail this guy. easy A.
This guy is cool, very nice and organize, I wish I could have him for all my math classes, I am not good at math, but his teaching style is perfect for me. There are 3 exams and one final, final is from the dept. but easier than I think, and the 3 exams are very easy, he will let you know what will be on the test a week before. Take him!
he is a really nice professor, but can be a bit harsh (with good intentions though). i totally hate maths, and had failed the course once before him. but when i took him, all the stuffs that seemed so complicated, were made much clearer and easier. i must say that he is of no help where the Ti-89 calculator is concerned. the text book is only used
Excellent PROF, explains clearly, does problems step by step and shows alternate ways to get answers. What more can you ask for. Great note, and repeats himself sometimes which really drives the point home. Do the homework or reverse engineer how how he does the problems and you'll do great.
Okay professor, the only thing is that he is not quite available for help outside of class.
He's a very nice professor and really organized with the way he teaches. He clearly states the grading policy and the class is strictly based on performance on the exams and he tells you what will exactly be on the exams. Take him if you want an easy A!
The Best Ever!!! Highly Recommended.
He is a great Math Professor.! He makes the most complicated topics understandable. He want's everyone to do well and his test are exactly what he teaches in class. There are no surprises. All the work he does is to prepare you for the final.
He's a good man Apter. He is very organized and teaches in a very straight-forward and coherent manner. His tests are easy as long as you study and know what you are doing. However watch out for the final because it will be a lot harder than his tests.
Dr. Apter was my professor for at least three of my computer/math courses. He was the most memorable teacher I've ever had. This was over twenty five years ago. Go Art. -Lindsey
Hard class, but he explains very clear. Exams are very easy. most of them are straight from hw problems. But he could be rude sometimes, so dont raise your hand or speak while he is talking, otherwise he will embarrassed you.
If you want to survive Calculus at Baruch take me. He cares about his students a lot. He is nothing less than a Godsend.
I dropped this class twice, it was my last chance, and I got B+.The class is not easy by itself, but Pr.Apter is a math genius, he manages to make the material as easy as possible. Attendance is mandatory and you do have to study, but he is your only chance to pass this class and actually learn smth!Highly Recommended!
He is very good math prof. If you follow his instructions you will do well.
apter is the best math prof ive ever had. he makes the material so simple and puts the exact same questions from hws on the exams. he even tells u specifically which questions will be on the exams. no doubt youll have to study.. but u learn and its so easy.. need i say more?
Great Professor, a lot of material and formulas to remember, especially for the final exam. And he is a bit fast, you have to write everything from the board and then go over it again better to prepare for exams. No need in textbook. I enjoyed his class very much. Exams are not hard as long as u understand the concept of solving the problems. He even gives you exactly those questions that will be on test, he calls it ***questions and might give some of the problems already done in class.
Great prof.who has been teaching since 1988.the course itself is kind hard. but he made da exam very straight foward..no suprise. cuz he tells u wat kinda questions will be on da exam.no text book needed.da class is kinda boring,and he taught systematically. like a teaching machine.not a very smart dude.but he knows his stuffs thru experience. A!
No need to buy a textbook, but you'll have to attend every class, and take good notes bc exams are based on them. Prof. is very clear with grading, and what to expect on the exams (3 and 1 cumulative final). He teaches only what you'll need, so you won't have to spend sleepless nights studying. Highly recommended.
Fantastic professor. ALWAYS there after class to help you. Writes great notes on the board every class. Attendance is mandatory. He's very nice, and does a lot to help you with the final exam. 3 exams, 1 departmental final. You must study though and put in effort. His tests are straight forward, but the final is tricky because its departmental.
#1 math professor in this college. Even if you are not very good in math he will explain in such a way that it is nearly impossible not to understand the subject. All you have to do is come to class on time, make sure you do the homeworks right from the beginning and study for 3 midterms, 1 final and you will do well.
had this professor for mth 3006. highly recommend. great professor who knows his stuff. you have to work hard but the class is definitely worth it.
This is the best math professor I have ever encountered!!! Explains everything very clearly and takes his time to write clear notes on the board. Tell you what he expects from day 1. This was my third and last chance with calculus and finally passed thanks to his great teaching, help and dedication. He is GREAT. Highly reccomend.
BEST math professor !!! Very helpful and explains what is expected from day 1. It was my last and third time taking calculus and finally passed !. He is a great professor. Writes very good notes and explains everything clearly which makes it easy to understand. Make sure to come to class prepared and do all homework. Highly reccomend !
BESTTT PROFESSOR AT BARUCH HANDS DOWN!!! it was my last chance to pass this ridiculously hard course and I ended up with an A- he made it sooo easy to the point that i acually enjoyed the class!! if you need to pass this class with a good grade if you dnt pass this course with him... you should reconsider your major...
Apter's the freaking man. No BS with him, everything is straightforward. Tells you everything you need to know prior to the exams. Take him without a doubt.
Had him for my minor math3006. Just come to every class and take notes. He mention everything regarding the exam before it. No need to buy the book. I did never open it. Just studied his notes and got an A. His exams are very straightforward. Everything comes from his class notes. SO be in class and copy down everything and u will be golden.
Awesome math professor! He is so helpful and very clear. His tests are very straight foreword and very fair :) If you take good notes and study, you will do absolutely fine!
I took this class after I saw the "good " feedback. But he is a horrible teacher. he rush his materials, talk so fast that you have no time to think about what he says. and calculus is a very tough subject, but you are not allowed to ask questions. He will never answer you and tell you to figure out by yourself. many dropped out as I did. Regret!!!
The professor makes it much difficult in his way to teach. Pretty stressful in the class, and I couldn't get what he said in the class. I spent plenty of time out of the class to study. If you are not a smart student, don't try to take his class, Bevause he won't answer your questions Anyway.
this prof. is the worst prof. i have ever meet. make everything harder than you can image. i don't know why he can teach in this way. never cares about his students and ignore the questions his students ask. he speak so fast that i can't understand the problems in the class, i spend many time to study by myself. avoid him if you can.
Not bad... YOU MUST TAKE GOOD NOTES BECAUSE HIS TEST ARE STRAIGHT FROM HOMEWORK QUESTIONS AND EXAMPLES HE DONE IN CLASS
The exams are extremely clear. 3 exams and 1 final. He tells you exactly what will be on the exam- no surprises. Because of this he is an extremely tough grader. Wants your work to be very specific. No mandatory homework. Attendance not mandatory but he seems to notice and care personally when you do not make it to class. Do not text, talk, or eat.
I had to drop this class once because I almost failed. I took the night class and it was totally worth it. He made calc easy. He tells you exactly whats going to be on the exams. Just look through those notes and you'll do well. I got an A in the class I almost failed before thanks to this guy. Take him. You won't regret it.
Prof. Apter makes challenging math simple to understand. He is very experienced and knows how to explain in ways that are easy to understand. He writes on the board most of his lecture, and it is recommend to take good notes as his tests and homework are based directly on what has been discussed in class. Paying attention during class is a must.
Professor Apter is amazing! He tells you what's exactly going to be on the tests. We only have 3 tests and one final. The questions are based on the exampleshomework questions he discusses in class. He is very clear in what he wants. Homework and attendance is not mandatory but I would advise you to not skip class.
This professor was very clear, and I really liked his teaching style. It's true that he wouldn't answer some questions, if you took this class you should know basics from calc 1. I like that he didnt spent much time going over simple things that we were suppose to know, there was no waste of time. If you are math major definitely take him.
He is OK professor. He have clear grading criteria. He don't check homework so I did not did HW but if you take good notes you should do great in this class. I got A in this class i never did HW but i took good notes so everything in exam was from notes. Sometimes he disrespect you if you don't ask question in correct mathematical form.
Professor Apter was great. You don't have to do the HW because he does all of it in class for you. Don't ask questions that you should know from Calc 1. He's beyond smart and simplifies everything so when you have to study from the test you have everything in your notes. All test questions are from the HW so just review them and you'll be fine.
Unbelievably intelligent and helpful. Everything was clearly explained and his notes are all you need for the exams. He does all the HW in class. I don't recommend skipping class because he gives like 5-10 pages of notes for each class. I hope he teaches higher level math courses because he's too inspirational not to.
Arthur Apter is the NUMBER 1 professor in Baruch. Cannot believe he received anything less than a 5. Three tests and a final. If you do the homework you will be thanking me later.
Professor Apter is simply amazing! Everything you need for the test he states clearly. The homeworks aren't collected but I recommend to do them because they are helpful for the tests. Only three test and a final. He gives partial credit (free response-not multiple choice). If you are majoring in math please do yourself of favor and take him.
Professor Apter is a great math professor. I thought the class was relatively easy if you work for it. Nothing comes if you don't work hard so do the homework well and come to class every time. You CANNOT pass him up if you have the chance to take him.
This class is easy because he tells you exactly what will be on the exam so all you have to do is practice the notes. But it's hard because he has zero leniency when it comes to grading-- the work you show has to be exactly the way he did it in class. If you want structure and straightforward tests but no personality or enthusiasm take him.
If you do not have a good command of calculus before this class do not take it. Most of the other students (I estimate 70%) know the material before taking the course. He is a fair professor(clear expectations).
Professor Apter writes everything on the board and he is old school. He solves countless problems in class throughout the entire semester, and expects complete obedience. He does not tolerate noise in class so be mindful of that. He has an amazing memory so don't text in class. He makes the student work hard, but it's definitely worth it
He may come across as brusque at first, but he's really awesome. His lectures are extremely well organized and he writes everything you need to know on the board - just show up to class and copy it all down. He tells you exactly what's on each test a week ahead of time. There are no surprises in this class, just math.
He is an excellent teacher. He explains his subject very well. I will take him again.
Amazing professor! All of the test questions are from the lecture notes/homework. Haven't taken math in 3 years and found it really easy to learn from his style and expertise. MUST ATTEND ALL CLASSES as notes are essential. Best math professor I have ever had. (class is challenging if you dont remeber your previous trig/algebra/calc that well).
About as straight forward as a professor could be. He tells you all the materials on a test before the test. There is no surprise. He may come off as brash and robotic but his lectures are clear so no complaint. 11/10 would definitely recommend. One of the best professors period
hes a excellent professor. But math 3006 was also just a easy class. if your thinking of doing a math minor, take this class. The topics in the class are easy to understand. Its mostly different methods of integration.
EASY A .... DEFINITELY TAKE HIM.... EASY EXAMS.....
TBVH, you can see that he knows his stuff and is really good at explaining all the material. However, I think he's very aggressive. You can't interrupt his class in any way to ask questions until he's ready to accept questions. So, if you're one of those students who love to ask questions to learn, this wouldn't necessarily be your type of class.
One of the best profs in the math department. Exams are very straightforward, heavily based on his reviews before each exam. Not a lot of hw, very fair grader. He writes a lot, be ready to take notes (that's all you gonna need). Doesn't like to be interrupted, he takes questions only when he's ready. Spring 2022
Take him if you can. Three exams, one final. Exams are literally homework questions. Lectures are very clear too, however, he doesn't like when people ask questions in the middle of the lecture and saves them until after he explains new material. Don't ask the same question twice, don't text in class, don't eat in class. Straight forward.
Like most previous reviews say do exactly what he said, you will be fine. Yes, homework. But, he never check, it is only for your own benefit. If you seek just grade, don't want to do homework, he is perfect fit for you. Other than that, you won';t see from his style lecture.
His longgggg experience of teaching, maybe too long, himself has lost the passion for math. At least, I feel discourage from him. For me, enjoy the math. I wouldn't do any his class for grade that I have stick around to feel the negative energy for 3 full month for a grade. It is definitely not worthy. Life is short, use your time well.
Great Professor! If you like math he is perfect for you. He goes pretty quickly but explains the information super clearly and is there to help you. The class is 3 tests and a final but he tells you everything that going to be on the test. Either we did the problem in class or on HW.
I haven't taken calc in 2 years but with him it went really well. He will tell you exactly what will be on the test. You just need to listen and pay attention to it and PRACTICE. Having a solid group chat for this class helps a lot. 4 total tests. Make your notation for problems is correct or points are removed. Hws are like a mini extra credit
Professor Apter is straightforward - attend class, practice the homework, and you'll do well. The exams are just like the in-class examples. unstuck ai was a game-changer for preparing and staying organized.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
91%
Textbook Required
58%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
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MATH2010
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