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MATH238 - 2.0 rating“By far the worst I've ever been taught”
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He wears the same clothes everyday! He farts in class, he is mean and I didn't learn one thing from him.
Brilliant he can really teach.
Very good teacher. He clearly loves math and has a passion for it. He makes sure the student understands the concept of the problem being discussed. In my opinion he is the best math teacher on campus.
TERRIBLE. he goes too slow through the material. he had to rush in so much stuff the last week before the final. the final was impossible. i barely escaped with a C. the class started with about 40 people and only 10 people took the final.
Onw thing that people do not know about is that he only expect a student to understand 40% to 50% of his lectures. So, if you get an average C or D in his class..........The likely result is a B or A. (I took his class in Fall 2003, I got an A)
knows his stuff, but can't teach it at all.
he is a horrible teacher, the tests are very hard and have nothing to do with what u learned in class. there is no hw so the only way to raise ur grade is through tests which not many people pass. i took this in fall 04 and i wish i had dropped.
His tests are so hard nobody passes them. He keeps us way past the time the class is suppost to end. I am getting a D and I'm working my but off. I wished I dropped. He's the worst teacher.
He's the worst teacher. He keeps you after the time the class is supposed to end. He is so boring.
he's a nice guy and has a low grading scale, meaning if you have 65% then you get a C but the problem is that he is a tough grader, very stingy w the points in the tests. He has a weird way of teaching math. He doesn't go over the problems from the homework. He's a good person but hard grader.
nobody understands what he is teaching. He makes everything hard even the easy topics. Avoid him at all costs.
Good person and tries hard but its hard to follow his lectures unless your a math genius.
Horrid. First he will spend days showing all the wrong ways to do something, then barely cover the right way to do it. I spent most of my studiying un-learning the wrong ways. He holds the class 10-15 minutes over every day. Take any other teacher, you will learn much more.
He is not just crazy. He is nuts! I got an A in his class, but I hate his teaching. I study my ass off to meet his standards.
some people made comments that are not true, for what the homework goes is suggested but not obligated, and if you ask a homework problem in class he will answer them. most people that think he is though or hard are not good at math, if that is your case don't take the class, if you have a natural ability for math take it. if you like math you will
He is not a good teacher.He uses signs like bippy,blirp,and stupid signs.He confuses the heck out of u. He is smart but expects everybody to know what he is talking about before he evn teaches it. His tests are not evn close to what he teaches in his class. And he bores the sht out of his students. Best Advice dont take him.
ahhhhh Mr New.. never in my life have i had a teacher like this guy.. dont really recommend him.. i ended up with a C.. tests are hard as hell but he gives a lower gade percentage. (A is 87% and up, B is 75% tp 86 so on) This hippie is crazy and strange as hell.. makes up all these wierd characters like Blurp and Bibby.. watever.. dont reccomend..
Gosh!! I took a fast paced summer class with him....I guess he was ok considering the fact that i worked my butt off, but still got a C i think i wouldve managed to get a B if i had more time so i dont recommend taking a summer class with him...he is sort of confusing and boring and if ur not so good in math dont take him
he is boring and really wierd....theres something about his class that makes u wana keep on eating i kept on running out to grab some food.....i passed with a C and i was happy... his tests are sorta difficult and he takes out a lot of points he wants to see a lot of work shown on ur tests and u need to have specific answers
very boring. i fell aspeel every class meeting. over explains things. runs class late. this guy wants you to really know math not just pass his class. i passed with a "c". would not take him again.
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Incredibly hard,I studied every night just to get a decent grade but still ended up having to drop his class at the last moment.His test are EXTREMELY hard.Also his anal graphing method will****you up the kazoo,e.g.if the graph is correct but the line goes is just a hair away from the point,he will mark you off half credit.HIGHLY NOT RECOMMENDED.
Do not take his class unless you have a precise understanding of Calculus - His "recommended" homework is a smoke screen to the test you are about to take - His lectures cover some material, but your expected to know the next logical step to a problem on the test. Tutors will help, but they will tell you to drop - What a terrible teacher.
DONT TAKE THIS CLASS
This "hippie" needs to go back to school and learn how to teach. His notes and his lectures are worthless, he should be terminated immediatley.
Goes too quickly through the material, and the tests are very misleading.
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OH MY GOD! worst teacher that has ever taught. He explains things way too wierd "BLIRP TIMES BIPPY". What is that!? i shouldve listend to my friends. Dont take this guy, hes horrible.
The worst teacher ever! I tryed to take him for summer but he is way too confusing. Only take him if you are really good at math and desperate. He goes way too fast!
Worst teacher ever. Lectured on chapters of new material the last day before finals. Left NO room for questions. The math lab was the only thing that helped me get through the class. Don't take this teacher. He will drive you crazy.
Guys, I kid you not, I tried SO hard in this class. I studied my butt off and I couldn't even pass the class. He's mean, he makes up crap and he has no idea what the word "teach" means. Don't take him. Please listen people: DON'T TAKE HIM!
DO NOT take this class, unless you are really good at math. He doesn't teach, he just lectures, and at a very quick pace. I tried to take the summer class, and after getting a bad grade on the first exam, he dropped me without even asking me...thanks a lot. Now, I'm going to be one math class behind for transferring on time...WTF!!!
I recommend this class to those who are aural learners and his lectures are detailed so if you take good notes, you should succeed. if you're planning on majoring in mathematics, he tells you the "ins" and "outs" of proposing certain math concepts. hes alright..
im in his class as we speak and im considering dropping. it breaks down like this: he is the pickiest grader you will ever meet. but the grading scale is slightly skewed. EG- A=85%, B=65% etc. but still like someone said, take him only if you are VERY desperate. also he does wear the same clothes everyday and its funny in a sad kind of way.
dont ever take this guy he will ruin your gpa he cant teach.
The only reason why I got an A in this class is because I have a very solid Algebra background. I don't really listen to him and rely on what I knew already. Do all the homework, it will help a lot. And I think if you recite a lot, you up your chances of getting a high grade. I got a C on the last exam, did well in the Finals and got an A.
He pretty much sucks the life out of the class. Don't get me wrong, he is brilliant, but just unbearable to listen to. Also, he gets frustrated when the class doesnt understand.
Dont take him unless you plan on majoring in Math and already have a strong foundation in Algebra and I mean STRONG FOUNDATION! I thought I knew alot of Algebra, but no matter how hard I tried to succeed in his class...I couldn't. I showed up to class every day. I did the homework, asked him for advice ,got tutoring and still got a D!
DONT EVER TAKE THIS GUY! he is seriously the worst teacher ever. his lectures are sooo boring that its nearly impossible to listen to. he acts like he's talking to himself with all of his insane made-up words/symbols and what not. he doesnt make the subect interesting at all!instead, he makes it like 34724 times harder! save urselves frm this class
Took math125 over the summer.He's a smart guy, however the way he teaches isn't that good. He showed us how to do problems wrong for half of the whole class time(2hrs a day) and then finally showed a couple examples of the right way. Takes forever to show how problems work. Study hard and might be able to pass.
he is real boring and half of the time he teach you the worng way of how to do the problems. even he picks on you a lot and its hard to stay focus in his class.
hes dumb. seriously. you would ask him a question and be totally serious, and he'd counter your question with one of his own. hes one of the worst teachers ever.
i took him for 120 also, hes a really good teacher if you actually pay attention and participate. he makes it REALLLY easy to understand. what he goes over is whats on the test. he does everything and teaches everything that you need to know. it can be a little boring, but participating really helps the time go by and better understand the concept.
Very intelligent man. Tends to get a little intense trying to convey the problems in different ways. Calls on the class with questions. Tests are reasonable. Pop quizzes often. Just listen and ask questions and you will do just fine. Thank you Dr New, my final grade a "B" not too bad for this cougar!!
He teaches extremely well and is very clear. He was one of the best teachers I have had. Math is not my favorite subject, but he made it interesting. As long as you pay attention, you can get a good grade. I paid attention, but did not study much due to work. I ended up with a C. All the negative comments here are from those who expect easy grades. Mr. G***za!
Would be fine if a huge math buff. Unfortunately average student doesn't have time for study efforts. Discussion is often difficult to follow, jumps back and forth with no planning. Note taking is hard due to this. He also cannot keep to a time schedule, we had to learn two chapters on our own, essentially, which we are expected to know for final.
Best Professor EVER! i loved his class. if u wanna learn calc. take him!!!! if u are not a math person don't take him!
STAY AWAY! All he does is review examples that are already solved in the book, his tests are 10 questions, he marks off for anything he feels like, is very rude, doesnt care about his students, just about getting through material. There was a math professor from another country in our class who dropped cuz this man is so ridiculous. Just stay away!
Knows his stuff but not so great at teaching it. Lots of hw and detailed solutions are provided that are in the library for 2 Hour use and cannot be checked out or taken home. Hard "A."
Please Do not take him!!! He is the worst prfessor Ive ever had. He doesn't folow the schedulle. He skipd 2 sections bcause we didn't have time to cover them. the final was 80% of the new material and those 2 chapters that he didn't cover on class. It was relly unfair. He goes so slow the fisrt weeks explaining calc 1 stuff. homework is ridicoulus
BEST math professor iv ever had (262-275). He wants you to learn, and know what you are doing, not just to use the formulas and try to see if it gives you the ans. U'd probably hav to work hard. Pretty strict on deadlines and HW grading. Hes an awsome guy. But if you dont like math (like really), do urself and him a favor and dont take the class.
Most unbelievably boring lectures and horrible jokes! A pain to stay in class and difficult to learn. Amazing teacher who most definitely knows his stuff but no people skills. Every lesson is taught thoroughly and clearly without a single mistake but very technical and difficult to stay awake. Tests are hard but can be passed with lots of studying.
He's such a stickler! He marked me off for the most ridiculous things and couldn't even give a good reason why he marked me off. He never used the book in class, he doesn't grade or collect homework. He's got really cheesy jokes... He's not that bad.. he just kinda got on my nerves.
This guy's method of "teaching" is absolutely ridiculous. You have to be a math buff to understand anything he tries to explain. His grading is insane. Even if your answer is right, he WILL take points off if your method of getting the answer isn't put together how he wants it. Please, do yourself a favor and DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS!
Lectures are brain-numbingly boring. The way he teaches is very confusing. If u get the answer right he WILL DEDUCT POINTS if your method is not the same as he taught you. The jokes he cracks are stale and pointless. If you can think of a way to kill 2 and a 1/2 hours... DO IT !!!
What some people say are really mean. honestly his class is really boring but im doing really well in his class. He is picky about things but thats bcuz he wants u to learn it. Study his methods and do the hmwk. If you go in with a bad attitude about him it wont help. He was my last resort but i dont regret taking him.
WORST TEACHER EVER! If you remember the material from H.S & stuff your good , but his teaching method is horrible. People walk out of his class , because of how horrible he is! I suggest you to either drop the class if you really want to learn something!!! HE IS HORRIBLE AT TEACHING you will probably fall alseeep
He is very good teacher and very helpful :)
He's not a bad teacher.But really boring class.I often left the class and returned after hour or more.Just do it on his way,you'll be fine.Got an "A". Really easy class.If u know the basics,really easy way to get an "A".
Funny and fair. You leave his class with the understanding of why and how the math is done. Best math teacher ever! I wish he could be cloned.
It takes a while to get used to him, but once you do he is a pretty great teacher. Homework was all optional. He explains things well, but expects you to do most of the work (as he should.) He does a lot of calling people out to answer questions, but doesn't make a huge deal about it if you can't answer. Overall it was a fun class and he was great.
Best math teacher i have ever had.
his teaching is wonderful and he works with students too much so on exams you will never have any problem and you will do all the questions automaticly right,but the biggest problem is about his attitude.
Mr. New is an above average teacher. No hw to turn in, but it is highly suggested. Attend every class, and brush up on your Algebra prior to taking him for Calculus. Grades are based off tests only. No pop quizzes, and everything is pretty straight forward.
worst professor ever ,the way he teachers is very confusing and not helpful at all. He does not care about students, just wants to go through the material...i can safely say he is the worst professor i ever had.
GPA killer. he is a terrible professor. he doesnt teach well
You basically have to teach yourself in his class, he is all over the place. You never bring your textbook to class. He deducts points for not using his personal taste in methods. If you miss any class you're done. Even if you sit in the front his markers are always running out of color and it's like his lessons are invisible.
He teaches, but not very well because he expects you to know everything off the bat. Grade is based on 4 tests. Really hard and not an interesting or motivating class
I used to love trig/precalc in high school but Professor New made me hate it. Grade is based on 3 tests and a final. Each test is 100 points and final is 200. He gives homework but doesn't collect it. It's easy getting a B in the class. Have to study more for an A (which I didn't loll)
His method of teaching can be summerised as follows: 1. discouraging 2. humiliating 3. you will learn less than 2% in class . ( YOU HAVE TO PRACTICALLY TEACH YOUR SELF EVERYTHING) 4. Over complicates problems. making it very easy to hate the class and the subject altogether. DO YOUR SELF A FAVOR . DO NOT TAKE HIM . I DEEPLY REGRET THIS CLASS
Sure knows what he's doing but absolutely does not know how to teach it. Overcomplicates problems. You basically have to teach yourself everything all over again. Do not take his class unless you're willing to spend numerous hours studying, though I spent every hour possible studying and still only got a C. By far the worst I've ever been taught.
Amazing math professor. Do not be discouraged by other posts. He teaches you complicated problems so that you can be prepared for any type of problem which is the best way to learn calculus. He has several office hours and is very willing to help if you seek him out. He's tough but why would you want to be treated like a child when you are college?
All i m going to say is "Over-complicates problems"
Overall, I thought Prof. New was a great instructor. His teaching style takes a bit of getting used to. He is extremely particular about certain things. Being a math guy, I really appreciated that attention to detail. But I can see how it may be difficult for some students to follow. I personally had a great time in his class.
I'm really bad at math and this class was really hard for me to understand just bc he is so picky with how he wants things to get done. Nonetheless by the end of the semester I knew mostly everything. It just takes awhile to get used to his teaching style. Great professor though.
He is super smart and a good teacher. He will even give you the proofs. His test are very similar to the homework he assigns. Which is great! do the homework you'll do well on his exams. He is a tough grader but makes up for it with his curve. I thought his sense of humor was funny! But some students thought he was mean. the best math238 teacher!
I took the summer of this class, and it was the worst decision I ever made. He went on and on about unnecessary things, and was never clear about what he was teaching. You might as well teach yourself this class. I never missed a day of class and still barely passed. He is very rude too, he picks on you and is not helpful.
Took this during the summer... I'm SO glad I didn't have to endure a full-length semester with him. VERY picky about your answers, but will always give you partial credit as long as you TRY. Homework is optional, but will definitely prepare you for the test. Don't know the answer? Say you don't know and he'll move onto his next victim.
He is good and funny sometimes. I don't know why people feel his class difficult. You just need to pay intention to the lecture, practice exercises. Exams are the same as the exercise he did in class, he just changes the number. Its easy. I got A. You don't need to buy any book.
If it was possible to give a 0 I would. Really hard to understand, speaks to students as if they're stupid, not helpful, nit picks at every little detail. Spends 30mins on one problem and the class will still be confused. Makes you do all of the problems the longest and most confusing way possible. Waste time on problems that wont be on the test.
Quirky guy. Not the greatest professor ever. He has a very unique way of approaching math and expects you to follow in his footsteps. If you don't answer the question the way he would, it's wrong. Exams are really tough, pop quizzes are common. The class is passable but only if you put in a lot of effort. Wouldn't recommend to other students. 4/10.
Teacher knows the subject extremely well but, cannot TEACH! I missed one class meeting and each class meeting i would be so lost! I would go home and youtube EVERYTHING. Grade is based on tests only and he nitpicks!! Math has always been my strong subject, got A's in acctg 1,2 and stats. I do not recommend him.
If you can avoid him, do it. He's a really funny dude and nice, but he is tough grader with endless lectures. His grade curve looks tempting at first, but he such a tough grader. Even if you get the right answer he won't give you full credit if you don't show him in detail how you got the answer. Math is not my strong subject, I passed just barely
He knows his material really well, but over complicates problems.
Knows the material well, but does not explain the material well. Over complicates problems. I would never take again.
Worst professor ever, really though garder,and very confusing lectures. he will take one hour to explain one example and somehow will still manage to not teach anything. whatever you do do not take him, try PACE classes theyre much easier
He picks at EVERY little thing you say when u participate if it's wrong and on the test takes points off for every tiny mistake. Takes attendance everyday so need to at least come for the first 15 minutes. Hes crazy smart about the topic but can't teach. Only good thing was homework was optional and not collected Grading curve was super helpful tho
Professor New does NOT get enough credit on here. Yes, he is a tough grader and could be a little more lenient but he is a fair grader nonetheless. His lectures can be tough to follow at times but he moves slow which is great. Math is certainly not an easy subject but if you do your work and the hw he suggests then you should do just fine.
Many people do not like his class because he requires that people participate and is picky on how his questions to be answered. In all honesty, his entire class is methodical and repetitive. Just remember that he is trying to instill a process for his students to use on tests and on the homework exercises. Follow his process on the test.
DO NOT take any math class with this professor this is the worst professor I've ever had. His grading scale makes you think your'e for sure going to get an A but it's lenient because it's so hard. He goes super fast and he never asks if anyone has questions and takes too long to explain one problem so it's easy to lose focus.
Worst math teacher ever! Sometimes he's lectures were all over the place, never again will I take his class
his lectures are so complicated. he is a very tough grader and so picky about verbal explanation. his lectures are so confusing. he lectures by asking student question and have students to kind of do the lectures which makes it more co.
Prof New makes everything more difficult than it needs to be. Calculus is already hard enough so he shouldn't make it any harder with his confusing lectures. Do not take him if you haven't had math in a few years.
His lectures are very complicated and confusing. He does not have hand outs and you just need to take notes. He grades so hard and tests very heavy. I dont recommend him at all .
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Textbook Required
70%
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