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“He is an amazing teacher and I 100% recommend him”
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I was nervous about taking calculus but after the first day with him, I was never nervous again. It is obvious through the way he teaches that he is extremely passionate about math. He explains things clearly and is hysterical. He will always have you learning and laughing each time you see him.
Brian is a great instructor. He is really good at explaining complicated concepts to make us understand. He used to be a high school teacher so we did a lot of activities to make the class more fun. He talks fast sometimes but that may be due to the fact that I took the class in the summer and we had a lot to get through. I would take again!
Whoever said that college professors are bad teachers has never had Brian Pidgeon. He is funny, charismatic, and teaches without being condescending. He answers every question with a smile and explains things well.
Dr. Pidgeon is a great professor. It is because of his videos that I was successfully able to complete the course. He responds quickly to emails and never talks down to us. He is polite, smart, and genuinely a good instructor.
The only reason I took MATH 2212 was because I had him for Math 2211 and saw he was teaching it the next semester. He makes calculus fun and easy to learn. He responds to every email and will completely work out any problems that we are not able to solve for Webassign - he does this for EVERY student.
Without a doubt, Brian Pidgeon is the most effective, caring professors I have had. I haven't met someone who is so passionate about statistics as him. Very good at what he does.
His smile. you walk into the room and he is already bubbling with enthusiasm. His smile really made me not stress because he was so positive about everything. I learned alot.
Took this course online, very easy and straight forward. Complete test reviews because they have the exact same questions as the tests. Brian makes videos of the test reviews if you get stuck which are very helpful. Easy class to pass & do well in if you complete what you need to. Extra credit opportunities as well.
He was a substitute instructor for 6 weeks when our regular instructor was out. When he left, everybody wanted him to come back. He responded to emails almost as soon as we sent them, he graded our tests within a day, and he made class a really fun experience.
I had him as a sub for a few weeks and the whole class loved him. He is hilarious and always has a smile on his face. He made everything really simple and easy to understand. He graded tests within a day and would also include really easy/funny bonus questions that had nothing to do with math. Overall an amazing professor!
The best math teacher I've ever had. His personality is was makes the class a great experience. It was just a pleasure to learn from him!
By far the best professor I have ever taken and will ever take. He is very attentive and loves his job so it makes statistics not so horrible. In order to do good, you have to take advantage of the extra credit and pay attention to the content. makes test review videos, respond's to emails within minutes. Just AMAZING! Highly Recommend!
Brian is the besttttttt and I cannot stress that enough professor !!! Test review videos are basically the test same wording may be different numbers tho but exact same.... he makes math EASYY AND FUNNNN as possible.. it is a lot of extra credit .. also homework due every Sunday except on test weeks which you can do in class very simple and easy!
Brian is a great professor because he is excited about teaching and even makes jokes in class. His interactive nature makes him a great professor and easy to listen to during lectures. If you come to his class you will be able to do well on the test because the questions are very similar. Also if you turn in assignments on time you will be fine.
I literally hated math in highschool and this was my first time ever taking math in college . My experience was wonderful ! He gives you all the things you will need for checkpoints and tests . He gives test reviews as well and extra points for the final . If you pay attention and ask questions you will definitely pass its not hard at all.
He legit made me want to become a math major, and i've always struggled with math. he's our lab instructor for calculus 2. i might miss the lecture, but i never miss his lab. he explains things in such a clear and concise way, it's honestly so amazing. such kind of instructors are hard to come by. if you can get any math class with him, take him!!
He is a genuinely nice person. He loves the subject that he teaches - it is apparent in his lessons and he actually brings it up a lot during class. He knows literally every historical foundation of the things he teaches. He always brings it up and thinks it is fun. I loved learning from him and I know you will too.
Pidgeon was my recitation instructor for Calc II. He is an amazing teacher and has a knack for making difficult concepts easy to understand. Very funny and nice person, would definitely recommend him for any math class.
2019: He is a great teacher. Do the work on time and the test reviews and study them. If you do all that you will do fine in Stats! If you are not clear on anything, ask him questions. Attendance is important for you can only miss a certain amount of classes and you do not want to miss lectures. Videos are very helpful with studying and assignment.
He is amazing! I would recommend to anyone. He is easily distracted (in a good way) and if you need a break ask if he will play Love on Top. It is his favorite song. He will play it and then get back to the lecture. He is funny, hard working, and he is always available. He will email you back immediately if you have any questions on the material.
I had the pleasure of being Mr. Pidgeon's student for around one month. He was our substitute for my other teacher and he was fantastic. Knew how to engage the class and taught in a funny and easy way. Would have loved to have him for the full course. Treat of a math prof.
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I absolutely adore Dr. Pidgeon! It makes me sad that I will have no need to take his other classes, but I have thoroughly enjoyed this semester.
Dr. Pidgeon was amazing. He's hilarious, caring, and very knowledgable. He's also very understanding and responds to emails quick. If I could take a course from him I absolutely would.
Dr. Pidgeon is amazing! As a freshman, I was skeptical of how my math classes would be, but he was so helpful and the work isn't hard at all. He goes over the homework in class so as long as you attend class you should have little to no work outside of class. Super quick to respond to emails and gives thorough answers. Would take his class again!
Professor Pidgeon is hilarious and down-to-earth. I recommend taking his classes in person to understand the concepts. Despite my struggle this semester, he does help students when he can and cares about them. If you take his statistics class, watch the test review videos! I should have and I didn't.
Great professor!! I have nothing bad to say about him! Highly recommend, he made class fun to learn!
Great professor, literally did the homework in class. I probably did homework outside of class once or twice. The only thing I did outside of class was review for tests. He's really funny and enthusiastic!
Dr. Pidgeon has such a great vibe it makes you want to go to class. He is funny and he always helps students understand the topics. He always reminds students of guidelines and he goes through a lot of problems in class so there is rarely homework unless you have to finish classwork.
He was so helpful and he was amazing at teaching the material. He left videos of what to do for the practice test and left guide notes for all the work. He is one of the only professors I really liked during my freshmen year and If you're reading this because you're looking at your teacher's RMP scores, trust me he's good.
This professor was by far the best math teacher. His detailed outlines of the practice work, the comparison to everyday things to help us understand. Statistics is hard but what is harder is not putting the effort and as long as you put in the effort this class will be a breeze.
He is the best math teacher I have ever had. If you are taking statistics, choose him as your teacher. His lectures are amazing, he gives multiple examples of every problem, and listens to your questions and concerns. You can tell that he really cares about his students and loves to engage with everyone.
Great professor who is very passionate about the subject and is very relatable. My grade in the course does not reflect on the professor, however the course does have a good bit of assignments and homework.
I suck at math, so my grade sucks. But Mr. Pigeon is a great guy. He does the assignments we have assigned in class, so if you can pay attention, then it's good. The test questions are practically same as the practice questions.
Dr. Pidgeon was so funny and he taught in such a fun way that made me actually wanna learn sometimes.
It was a very easy class and I did not feel challenged at all which is something that I wish I was to be a better critical thinker. He is caring and funny but if you want to learn he might not be the best choice.
i don't know how anyone can say that he wasnt a good teacher because the class was too easy. He is and will be the best professor ive ever had. He is a good teacher who cares about us. Ive seen him respond to the same question 3 times in a row because people arent paying attention and he is nice and answers every one with a smile on his face.
There was a moment that I thought I was going to fail this course. He moves fast b/c there is a lot of stuff to learn. He was patient and clearly explained things and posted all answers to everything to help. Exams were tough and he expects a lot. I highly recommend. He was wonderful, accommodating, and good at explaining complicated statistics
Pidgeon is the best thing that has ever happened to me...that's it...that's my review
I'm retaking this class and knew I was gonna pass the 2nd time with him. He really cares about students learning the material and helping us understand. He goes over everything with you in class and even does the homework with you. Everything from the assignments will be on the test, so there aren't any surprises. 10/10 recommend.
Mr. Pidegon is a good professor, he goes over the assignments in class, but reading has to be done outside of class. Overall, this is a pretty smooth class, just make sure you keep up with the work and come to class.
Dr. Pidgeon made my life so easy. I was nervous about taking a graduate level biostatistics class but he really made it fun and interesting. The webassign problems were hard and he knew that, so he had answers posted for us to help us finish. The graduate level additional problems were tough but I learned a lot. Great professor with great energy.
He is such a nice person. He didn't make you feel dumb for not understanding something and didn't mind explaining things twice. He's energetic which helps a lot in class. He explains things well.
The best math professor this school has! TAKE HIM!!!!
He is an amazing teacher and I 100% recommend him! If you are bad at statistics, take this teacher. He explains everything well, and the practices are the same questions on the tests. He is funny and very lenient.
Amazing, will be really clear about how the class software works and the expectations for the class. Very funny and will completely engage you, will tell you how to get through the class really easily, and will help you with plenty of the assignments. Make sure you learn your functions and do all your assignments on time they help on exams.
Literally loved Dr. Pidgeon. He's super down to earth and really approachable. Responds to emails quickly and repeats/helps you with questions as much as you need. Spends a lot of time making sure you are prepared for exams. WATCH HIS VIDEOS! Got an A+ simply because of his videos. Take advantage, they may be long but they are helpful in the end!
Dr. Pidgeon is a fantastic professor! His lectures are interesting (which speaks volumes for someone like me who has never enjoyed a math class in my entire life), and he does a good job abstracting broader mathematical topics into whatever concepts or formulae are required for what he's teaching. 100% I would take a course of his again.
This is the kind of professor people dream of when they want an "easy" way out of math. Assignments are straightforward and he does a nice job and explaining how to do the work. My grade doesn't in any way show how good of a professor he is, and he really helped me out at the end. Do whatever it takes to take Pidgeon. You have my word
Took him for the summer, loved his class. He made the online lecture interesting to sit through. Class was graded by three tests, final, ten quizzes, and attendance. We had "optional" homework that was to help us better our understanding of course material. If you ever have any questions, email him and he'll reply to you ASAP. Highly recommended.
Summer 2023. Dr. Pidgeon is super chill, sweet, and dorky (in the best way). He responds to emails at lightning speed and he does everything he can to help students succeed. Expectations are clear. He is very non-intimidating and friendly. Math is hard but he really will do whatever he can to help. Hope I can take him in the future as well!
Dr. Pidgeon is end goals! He was clear, up front, and easy to talk to. He emails with lightning speed and even apologized when he responded to an email two hours after I sent it. He is very smart and clearly knows the subject that he is teaching. Some things went over my head but he did his best to clearly explain all that he teaches.
Took as online course. He's funny and explains things well. Gives fill-in-the-blank notes which is used for hw. HW is study guide to do his exams which is almost identical. Hw is assigned on icollege. 3 exams, final, and short easy hw. No quizzes. 1 extra credit project due end of semester. He doesn't give formulas for exams unless you ask!
Professor Brian was a great professor to have. There was a lot of material in the course and he taught it very well. The quizzes stressed everyone out but if you do the optional homework they are taken from that. Tests were hard and really made sure that we knew the topics. He was funny, helpful, and was always available if we needed help.
This is a good professor, not only did he teach well, he also added humor to learning. This class is the easiest math class I have taken. He explain things so well and give examples. Although attendance is mandatory, it wasn't bad. I highly recommend this professor and this math class!
Dr. Pidgeon was an awesome professor. He didn't give out that many opportunities for extra credit, but nonetheless, his lectures were awesome and he helped us understand the content. If I had put in more effort, I wouldn't have gotten a C+.
Awesome professor; made things fun and easy to understand and is really understanding but a tough grader. One extra credit opportunity. Tests were difficult and were taken with lockdown browser. Grading criteria was straightforward and replies to emails super fast.
Best lecturer!!! Do not hesitate to choose his. Even you didn't do well on some exams, you still have a chance to get an A if you tried your best! So many extra points!
Professor Pidgeon was sent straight from heaven, and this is coming from someone who hates and has been terrible at math all their life. If you ever get the chance to take this class with him, you won't regret it.
Professor Brian's teaching style is very interesting and his teaching ideas are very clear. He can learn a lot in his class. I especially like his class.
I had the BEST experience with Dr. Pidgeon! He made an afternoon statistics class lots of fun and very enjoyable! His laid-back demeanor created a very positive learning experience, even for students who dreaded taking a statistics class. He is one of the best professors I've ever had!
You can't go wrong with him, Tests are based off the notes and homework and final was cumulative and not surprising in its material at all.
Overall 10/10, If you plan on taking any math course and you have the choice to pick him, PICK HIM! He responds to emails lightning fast, he's a great teacher and great guy all around, he's funny and has some interesting stories as well.
He was super nice and outgoing, and make class interesting and gives you all semester to the reading and you do your assignments on Oli make sure you turn it on time he doesn't accept late work for that.
Honestly, Brian's an angel of a professor. Probability and statistics is just a difficult class to begin with. Do the work to the best of your ability, study hard, talk to him, go to lectures, basically participate to the best of your ability, and Brian will make sure your efforts are rewarded. Office hours are a big plus too.
Took him for MATH 4752 but couldn't find the course. AMAZING! 2 tests (one is take home) and Final Homework due almost every week but not bad. Just do NOT copy straight from the internet he checks chegg and will write you up! Such an easy course for this level of complex math as long as you study the homework and attend class. Very funny and kind
Took him in the spring for 4752. He's extremely accessible outside of class (responded to emails within minutes), a very good lecturer, and highly knowledgeable. His grading is fair, but harsher than most profs. He will sometimes give extra credit though. 100% take him he's awesome.
The professor is excellent and genuinely cares about your efforts and success in the course. He offers extra credit and partial credit opportunities, making him an ideal choice for those who prioritize maintaining a high grade point average.
Dr. Pidgeon is an amazing professor. He cares so much about his students and he is always available to help. He knows what he is doing and is really knowledgeable about the subject. It's sad that he tries to talk to the class but since it's online...nobody really responds.
Dr. Pidgeon is one of the nicest people I have encountered at GSU. He is engaging, gives breaks, answers questions, and helps/encourages you to succeed in his course. Our 2-hour and 30-minute classes flew by every class day because he was just so engaging. I hope everyone gets the chance to take a course with Dr. Pidgeon!!
Just take him, he's the best .Very helpful
Probably the best professor I've ever had, despite online summer class constraints! He packed a lot of difficult material I had struggled with in the previous 16-week semester into 8 weeks where I could understand the concepts.
He is very up to date with his lessons, 3020 would have been rated as a very difficult lesson, but the way he presents the content makes it much easier to understand. The homework exams are not intentionally difficult, he responds to emails very quickly, and he is very considerate of his students.
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he cares, like what he teaches, tells you what hw questions will be on the test, lightest extra credit, no need to memorize as he has us use rust and gives formula sheet, he makes the class so easy an actual god sent. his a angel in these dark trying times like a bright light in a dark room a breath of fresh air, from this hell scape of a school.
Dr P was the best professor I've ever had. Take him if you are taking any statistics class.
great teacher. tests are based on homework so study the homeworks. final exam is pretty much surface level questions(not hard if understand the homework). great guided notes and respondes to emails super quick. if you see him as a teacher register to that class as soon as you can. Even though the class is a little difficult he makes it look so easy
He responded to emails and was very clear yet concise. He was very kind and the work is very straightforward and to the point. He is also very understanding.
Mr. Pidgeon is god sent
This professor is one of the best professors I have had for a math course. I had taken this course earlier with a different professor who was horrible at teaching. I repeated because I was not satisfied with my grade, and I improved a lot. He is very good at teaching and makes a difficult course easy.
TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN. EASY EASY A, but you do learn how to do a lot statistical work through excel. So its not that theres no work at all, make sure to listen and take notes during lecture and then REVIEW THE TEST REVIEW VIDEO AND DO THE EXTRA CREDIT TEST REVIEW.
literally the BEST professor you could ever take. he is so passionate about his teaching and so easy to understand. he made the class very very tolerable and a breeze. he also responds to emails within minutes. please take him if you get the chance!!!!!!!
Pidgeon was one of the greatest professors that I have ever had. You can tell he really cares and works hard to make sure we are succesful.
take Dr. Pidgeon if u can! He is so so kind, and gave me grace on assignments when it was clearly my fault for misunderstanding due dates. His lectures are so clear and the tests are literally the study guides. There are so many opportunities for bonus points on exams as well. Radiates positivity and just the nicest professor I've had here.
Such a good professor, who doesn't make you feel bad for asking questions. He prepares you for the test well, and he explains the content very well. TAKE HIS CLASS
Super easy class, he literally gave "suggested homework questions" that were basically one to one to those on the final. You can earn up to 35 bonus test points for doing small assignments. He was also super accessible outside of the class. I emailed him couple of times at almost 12 am, and he responded in like 15 minutes.
He is AMAZING. Go to class! He explains everything in class and he will let you know what material to study! He is great at responding to emails and cares about his students!! You will not regret taking him!
I love this professor that's all. Take him if you can.
He is literally the BEST professor/teacher I've ever had. He makes you feel comfortable asking questions, gives a LOT of extra credit, and helps so much with test review/prep. Would take him again 100000%
I never leave reviews, but this is honestly the best professor I've ever had. He responds back very fast his communication is honestly amazing.. Honestly if you do not pass the class it's all on you. He gives plenty extra credit. I HIGHLY recommend him as a professor.
Brian is a GOAT professor. Take him any chance that you can. He is the best professor that I have ever had.
Take him!!!! He's one of the most amazing professor at GSU, especially in the STEM department. He truly cares lot about his students and gives more opportunities to do well in class, and makes the class so fun, so this is not your typical math class. Take him for good grades!
Dr. Pidgeon is such a kind and accommodating professor. He sets his students up for success and really wants everybody to do well. Couldn't recommend him enough, take his class if you're given the opportunity!
Dr. Pidgeon met me virtually at 1:30am to help me get settled in since I just added the class. He cares about his students and responds fast. So far so good!
Amazing professor, had him for summer term and he doesn't mind when you ask questions and will help you. As long as you pay attention you will be fine since he does the work with you. You may need to study outside of class, of course. Class wasn't boring either, would take again
Dr. Pidgeon is an incredible professor and I wish I could have had him for all of my math classes. He is super accommodating if you need help outside of class or have a scheduling conflict and really wants you to succeed. Plus he just has a super likable personality and has a way of keeping you engaged in the lessons.
He is very passionate about what he teaches. He is very interactive with the class. As long as you do the study guide and homework, you will easily pass with an A. Gives out lots of extra credit. Does not care about you eating or being on your phone. Overall, a great professor and human.
One of the best professors for Math 1401! He's super interactive, explains everything really clearly, and makes class enjoyable even when it's online. You can tell he truly cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed. He keeps you engaged, breaks things down in a way that actually makes sense, and is always willing to help.
One of the best professors for Math 1401! He's super interactive, explains everything really clearly, and makes class enjoyable even when it's online. He keeps you engaged, breaks things down in a way that actually makes sense, and is always willing to help.
super flexible professor, you can email him basically anytime of the day with questions on your work or if you have an issue and he usually responds super quickly with detailed explanations. take this class if you can!
Amazing Professor! He loves what he does and you can tell. He does a wonderful job. I recommend.
This dude was at his sisters wedding and was helping and emailing us with any concerns we had. He cares about us and wants to help. Take him if you can.
Literally, the best professor I have ever had please take his class he is amazing and I am very critical of professors usually but he's literally amazing. Take him please you'll have an amazing time in the course. I actually enjoyed learning about statistics did well on all the exams. He deserves more than a 5/5 he is like a stats angel.
the BEST professor of all time no doubt. not only is he so funny but he will stay up after midnight helping you if you need help. you will be blessed if you have the chance to have him as your professor. light homework, gives study guides, and tests are based off the study guide
Dr. Pidgey was one of the best professors I've ever had. He is kind, smart, and is always willing to help. HIGHLY RECOMMEND. I wish he could teach every math class.
This guy is so goated. I really dislike math, but he made it super easy and he genuinely cares for his students. Watch his exam review videos and do the achieve and you''ll be good.
Amazing teacher! I hate math but would take this class a hundred times over if I could. He gives lots of resources and you can tell he love's what he does!
Really fun class with a chill environment. Such a helpful teacher and if you put in the effort the coursework is a breeze.
He gives a lot of resources so it's almost impossible to fail tests. Also gives a lot of extra credit. he's super cool and looks like Macaulay Culkin. take him.
Class Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
93%
Textbook Required
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MATH2211
5.0
(1)MATH6751
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(3)MATH1070
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(5)MATH1101
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(6)MATH3030
5.0
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BIOL4744
4.0
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4.0
MATH2212
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