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GREAT TEACHER!! he is willing to take the time to help you understand, he is very reasonable when it comes to grades.If you are trying your hardest,he will help you get the grade you need,IF YOU ARE TRYING YOUR BEST!If you keep up with all the homework and take notes, the tests shouldn't be all bad. overall, great teacher!I recomend him to anyone
Bro. Saunders is a teacher trying to do right by all his students! He would stay way late on friday nights to grade and any other night to help students. Always willing to help and not afraid to admit when he's wrong. Stats was/is not my thing, but I learned from him and he made things easy to grasp. Really nice guy and super involved teacher!
Brother Saunders is great! sense of humor made class even better. If you want to learn stats and pass take this class!!
I absolutely hate this class, but not because the teacher, but because I hate math. On that being said Saunders is a great teacher and always willing to help his students. He'll never give up on you and he'll do anything he can do to get you passed. Should get an A in the class if you just come.
Brother Saunders is an awesome Teacher! He is willing to help students with whatever they need. He spends far more time helping students than he has to and makes statistics as interesting as it can be. I am very glad I took his class!
Brother Saunders was the best math teacher I've ever had. He was always willing to help and stayed up extra late grading projects. He puts his students before anything- sometimes even sleep. He was super funny and made coming to class so enjoyable. I LOVED taking statistics from him and would recommend him. He was absolutely superb.
I call him Master Saunders because he deserves that title. You could be a student that has always struggled with math and he is able to explain things to you in a way that makes sense. If you try your hardest he will figure out a way to get you an A. I promise you that you will not go wrong if you have him as a math teacher.
He is a very clear teacher. he really cares about the students and is bent on memorizing everyone students name. very personal and helps a ton if needed. great teacher
i loved bro saunders! he tries and succeeds at making each class interesting. it is clear that he puts as much effort into the class as he expects his students to. the workload is at times large, but never anything outrageous. he is always willing to help you, and is happy to do so
He was a very good teacher and he definitely helped me out a lot! He also gave repentance which really helped me out! he does have an attitude tho when you talk to him. He can be rude at times.
Brother Saunders is an amazing math teacher. He is more than willing to help in any way he can, as long as you put in the work. It's not hard to do well in this class. He is such a funny guy too! I loved class cause he would often just say funny things on accident!
Easy homework. Exams are the only thing that could bring your grade down. Make sure you are at class more often than not. He has VERY dry humor.
He is awesome and willing to help during his office hours. He is concerned about your grades and tried his best to help to to achieve your full potential.
AWESOMe teacher!!
Brother Saunders was super helpful with anything you needed. As long as you do your notebook (critical!) and attend class, you should be fine. He's really adorable and likes people who talk in class. Get to know him, it'll help your grade :)
Really a great teacher and actually made math make sense!
If you are in class everyday, and do ALL the required work, you will get an A. He will put himself out as much as needed to help and if you don't get a high B or an A it's your own fault. He is my favorite teacher I've had and look forward to taking his classes in the future.
Bro Saunders was an awesome teacher! He was very helpful and he really tried to make math make sense for everyone! He was really nice and understanding, too. Yes, there was kind of a lot of homework but it wasn't that bad. Great Professor!
Very Good Teacher! He tries his best to explain very complicated math. Is always helpful and fair to everyone. You have a good bit of homework buts its really easy. Test and projects are not to hard and if you have any questions he will help you!
Awesome teacher. Very helpful.
Awesome teacher! I highly recommend taking his class. His love for math is so evident and he is willing to help anyone in any way he can. If you don't understand math, Brother Saunders is the best person to take from! He also has a great Spirit and relates all the material back to the Gospel of Jesus Christ. He's really funny too!
Brother Saunders is awesome. I really enjoyed his class. He teaches well and is willing to help you in any way. He relates the class to the gospel, even if it's just teaching you about work ethic. For some people it may be a hard class because of the subject, but with Brother Saunders help it should be easy. He has a great extra credit system.
Best math teacher I have ever had. He cares more about the students learning than he did about grades. He worked with individual students to make sure they understood the material. He taught to teach not to grade, as long as we were learning, he would make sure we were passing. Overall it was a great class and a wonderful learning experience.
He is a very helpful teacher. If you are wanting a class that grades more on hard work than performance, this is it.
You want a teacher that grades on hard work and not on performance then take a class from this teacher. He does an amazing job of helping his students, if you use the Math Tutors as well... the combo will help you dramatically. I hated math and it hated me, he helps you to at least like it.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this teacher. He has the best way to explain really complicated ideas in a really simple way. He also really cares about the student and will work with you. Makes it really easy to pass if you do the work! I want to take another class from him!
Super nice guy and willing to help!
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He is the best teacher. He knows everything not only about math but also teaching (which are two different things) he is not arrogant. Pleased to help even when he is very busy. Uses common sense, if you do the notebook and not have over confidence in yourself you will come out of this like WOW!! Best teacher I have ever had, hope they pay him well
Brother Saunders is a fantastic teacher. He cares about his students, and wants you to learn, and to get a good grade. the class is easy if you do everything you are supposed to do on time. i unfortunately waited until the last week to try and do everything, which was a terrible idea. if you do everything when assigned you will get an easy A.
vary helpful and always stating things over to make sure everyone gets it. will always work with you.
He is easily my favorite teacher. You can tell the he is passionate about math. He thinks very visually, and it comes off in his teaching. If you are a visual person take him! You will actually understand why some people love math!
Hands down the best teacher I have ever had!! He is extremely helpful, cares about his students, and is hilarious. He makes class fun and in return you'll learn a ton. ONLY take this class from him. He's legit!
Great teacher! Really funny and so helpful.
Super awesome! And he's hot!
He is so awesome! He is such a fun teacher! He is so helpful! The class is not that hard, and he is always willing to help you. He is funny and so nice. Take this class from him!
Brother Saunders is the man, TAKE HIS CLASS! He is so willing to help and if you put in the effort you will pass. The best teacher on campus, personally my favorite and he is funny!
Really great teacher, class can be kind of boring at times. But if you ever need help he is very good at explaining things during his office hours. Great teacher really nice and funny
Bro Saunders is an excellent professor. He is very clear, specific, and easy going. He allows late work, and is always willing to help if you just talk to him. He prepares the class for each exam. This is hybrid class where you meet with your group twice a week, and you complete the homework assignments together. Great class, and great professor.
great teacher. teaches clearly and clearly loves what he teaches (which makes it a lot easier to get excited about it too) Is very helpful and wants his students to succeed.
I am not a math person, at all. But Brother Saunders is amazing! He is extremely helpful in any way he can be. He will even let you redo some assignments. He teaching is crystal clear and he really wants you to succeed. You can tell he really loves what hes teaching. I wish I had him for every math class! Bonus, he is super funny and laid back.
Saunders is a really nice guy and a really good teacher. You can tell he loves what he does! He helps you if you have questions and also lets you "repent" and re-do assignments for full credit. The class is boring and really long, but that's just because it's math... He's an awesome teacher and I would totally take him again!
Saunders is now my absolute favorite teacher on campus. He is extremely passionate about math, and is always willing to spend extra time to help you. He lets you "repent" by allowing you to make up every single homework assignment. His teaching style is very funny, on point, and effective. He makes things easy to remember. I love this man so much.
He is a great stats teacher. He is funny and he sets the class up to help you succeed. You will meet 4 times a week, twice with a group and twice as a class. It's super helpful to have your group to explain things at your own pace and then have him there to clarify in class. Great class. I learned a lot
He's one of the best professors I've had at BYUI. He really cares about the success of his students, and will take time to explain something if you're struggling to understand. If you can show him you're a hard worker, he'll bump up your grade. Not an easy class, but he sure makes it more bearable. I kinda have a crush on him.. he's just so nice!
There is not a bad thing that can be said about Bro. Saunders. He genuinely cares about his students and their success. After exams he will go through each question with you and give points for small errors. Do whatever you can to take him! He is hilarious and has such a positive attitude about life. Truly an inspirational teacher.
Brother Saunders is AMAZING. He teaches in a way that all students can understand. The homework you do is exactly what the test is. He's always willing to talk with you and give you extra attempts on EACH homework assignment until you get an A. The textbook is online and SUPER helpful. I would definitely take this class from him again, he's great!
You don't have to show up to class all the times as long as you keep up with the work on your part. Great classroom feel, very open to discussion. Helps you with anything even if you didn't deserve it.
So, Br Saunders ROCKS. Seriously an amazing teacher. The class however, sucks hardcore. Really confusing and difficult, but the teach is amazing, so take and pick I guess. I wish he could teach some of my other classes, haha.
This is literally the worst class I have ever taken. There is NO rhyme or reason an Exercise Phys major needs to take this class... but it's required. That being said, Br Saunders is great and funny. This class though... Seriously, screw it. It's so bizarre, confusing and utterly useless to your career unless you're a statistics/math major.
He is passionate and knowledgeable about statistics. Brings in awesome life insights into the work. Honestly expects you to be invested in your learning, it is his priority. If you get an A but don't learn he would feel like he failed you. Over all excellent teacher and great guy. If you skip class you will not do well.
Brother Saunders is SUCH A WONDERFUL PERSON!!!!! I hate math and he helped me so much and I'm expecting to get an A. I met with a tutor once or twice a week, but if I wanted to be sure about anything I went to his office hours and he was so helpful and calming when I was freaking out and worrying. What a great teacher, and a great class.
Brother Saunders is AWESOME!!!! He is hilarious, describes things so simply that a kid could understand, and is super spiritual. He gets you to think deep. I wish I could take more classes from him! Best teacher that I've had at BYU-Idaho yet.
I made my whole schedule around being in Brother Saunders class because of the reviews I read and they were spot on! Statistics is currently my favorite class because he actually makes it easy. He's so funny and cares to learn every student's name. You're able to get points back you missed on quizes, homework, AND tests if you talk to him. TAKE HIM
Brother Saunders is AMAZING! He wants you do well in the class so if you miss something go to him and he will help you figure out what you did wrong. If you fail a test and then do well on the next one he will raise that grade because he knows you're working on being better. If you just talk to him theres no way you can fail! Best teacher!
Bro Saunders is my favorite! But note that you have to do a couple assignments before he even covers the material in class. That was a bit frustrating for me. Regardless Bro Saunders is dedicated to make you succeed. He will work with you and give you second chances. He explains material way better than the online textbookHe makes lectures engaging
I have friends who are really busy with other stats classes, but I have never felt stressed out in this class. Bro. Saunders is the man. He teaches the material very clearly and is really kind when answering questions. He's also hilarious. I feel like I've learned a lot from him without having to worry too much about grades. Worth waking up at 7:45
Excellent teacher, cares legitimately about his students and their grades. Will help everyone. Teaches very clearly
Cares a lot about his students as individuals. Everything he wrote had been well thought out. Ultimately goal: wants students to learn the material. If he can see you've learned; then he will give back points. Asks us to talk to our neighbor in class to reexplain the concepts just discussed in class to help us remember, really liked that.
Brother Saunders is amazing! He is honestly the best teacher in. If you miss one point on homework he will email you to give you more chances. He really cares about his students and is always available. There is no reason not to get an A or quizzes or homework because you can always go in his office. If you pay attention in class, it's an easy A.
Brother Saunders is by far the best math teacher I've ever had! I've always struggled in math, and he was such a huge help! GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS. He is so willing to help you with your individual needs. I would never have been able to pass MAT108 without him.
One of my favorite professors! Brother Saunders had already memorized everybody's name in the class before we came the first day. He is SO willing to work with students and really cares about them. He will let you spend hours in his office getting help if needed. If you put in the work he will help you get the grade you want and deserve. TAKE HIM!
Its an easy A, 95% of the work and time I spent in that class was all done in class room. The only things I did outside of class time was the project and making my one whole page of notes right before the test. There is no reason you should get an A so long as you show up every day and make sure your on good terms with the teacher.
100% Recommend. Brother Saunders will help you be successful in any way he can. His classes are laid back and he is very good at explaining things. Lots of review available for tests. I am certain he will not let you down.
Saunders is pretty great and I would probably take another class from him. He does want his students to do good and is willing to help out. However, he has his priorities with certain students and you can really see that when you're not one of them. Which really makes it hard to get his help on things. He's great at teaching math though.
Brother Saunders is THE BEST teacher I have ever had. I hate math and he made Biostats so much easier for me. He cares about his students so much. He lets you redo any quiz or homework until you get 100%. And he teaches in such a way that you cant get a bad grade! Also you can take a whole sheet of paper front and back into the testing center!
Brother Sauders is probably one of the best teachers I have ever had. If you put in the effort, he will work with you. He cares more that you understand the material then about a grade. The class was my favorite class last semester. Apply the class to stuff you will use and it can benefit you greatly. I saved thousands of dollars on a car from it.
Hands down one of the best professors I have ever had. He honestly cares about your education and structures the class in such a way that if you put in the effort you can succeed. I highly recommend him to anyone! I am not a math person and his math classes became some of my favorite classes.
You know it's a good professor when he teaches some of the hardest classes on campus and his level of difficulty is 2.5 You have to put time in to get an A. It's not like other classes where you put time in, get an A, and look back and realize you gained nothing from the class besides an A. His assignments are useful academically and practically.
Nearly everything is group work. I ended up doing all of the work for my group's research project, and when I reached out to him for help he just said "deal with it" and that was that. Frustrating.
He is the most devoted teacher I have ever met. He has lots of office hours because, well, they are used. His office is full so students can receive help, which allows you to be successful. He encourages students to come in and get extra help. Not to mention, he lets students resubmit. Work/effort based grade. Working hard pays off in his classes.
Brother Saunders is an amazing teacher. I love his way of teaching and getting us as students involved. It is hard to stay wake when it is an early class but the way he teaches gets everyone thinking. He is great at helping you with anything he can.
His lectures made everything more clear. I appreciate the way we had assignments and reading due before the lecture and then the lecture brought a lot of clarity. Following this we had a homework assignment that really solidified understanding. Brother Saunders is such a positive and enthusiastic teacher and so willing to help anyone succeed. I wis
Great teacher! He teaches you everything you need for each test and offers you help in and out of class time. Hes a funny, nice guy and excellent at explaining concepts! You have to be willin to do the work, but if you do he will help you succeed.
He was a great teacher. I do have to admit the technology issues of the online homework could be frustrating but it's a new class and he was always understanding. As for teaching he is a great teacher with a good sense of humor and an amazing enthusiasm for his subject. Highly recommended!
It was a difficult semester and I ended up falling really behind in the class and was really worried about failing (Im terrible at stats), but he went out of his way to help me and make sure I was able to get caught up and pass! It was so kind and I wouldnt have passed without it.
The homework really prepares you for what is on the tests. Plus he lets you have one page of notes for the test. PLUS he teaches what's on the test. The projects did feel like something that wasn't super necessary, but he always gave us plenty of time to do them. For him deadlines keep us moving forward and you can do the homework at your own pace
I loved Brother Saunders and this course! Teaches thoughtfully and bases lectures on test material. Homework had a bunch of rounding errors, but it wasn't his fault and he gave credit where credit was due. Go in to his office and check your test - you might find extra points for rounding errors or clarifying things. Helps to know excel.
Bro Saunders is great. If you show up to class and write down everything he writes on the board you are golden. He doesn't write a single thing on the front board that won't be on the test. Also gives you a paper front and back to bring notes into the test. He is a funny dude, which is impressive for a math teacher. Would recommend for sure!
The best teacher in the math department! If you can, always take Brother Saunders. Always. Follows the 3% rule of repentance. Every test is cumulative so if you get 65 on the first, then 90 on the second, he bumps up test 1 to an 87, 3% less than test 2. Easy A! There is a reason his wait lists are huge, sign up for him first!!
Best teacher I've ever had! Really cares about his students. There's definitely some work required, but it's totally possible to get 100% on every assignment and get an A in the class. He wrote the textbook and you use it a LOT, but it's free. If you're struggling then he will help you so you can understand the material and get your grade up.
Brother Sanders is AMAZING! He really cares about the students and wants the best for them. If you don't do well on a test or an assignment, he allows ways to make them up and learn more. He does require work and participation. If you work with him, then he will work with you to get the grade you want.
Brother Saunders is really willing to help. If you keep up on the assignments, the class is simple. Just don't push things off, because they will pile up. If you go to class and do the work, this class isn't hard. Brother Saunders is a very good teacher. He allows many opportunities to get feedback and improve work to bring up your grade.
Absolutely amazing professor. He puts in the time, effort, and energy. It really shows. I wish I could take him again and again!
If you don't get an A in this class, you didn't worked hard enough.. He is always willing to help, so drop by his office hours. Always resubmit your homework because you can get regraded until you get 15/15. All you have to worry is finals, and if you didn't do your part, that's hat you get in this class. it's not easy, but it's worth it
Brother Saunders is a super nice guy and understands his class really well. He is accessible to help outside of class and is very helpful when you reach out. The class is really difficult, keep that in mind. expect to work at least 10 hours a week if not more.
425 is really hard. It's like math 325, but harder... more deep doctrine on the linear regression. But through brother saunder's help, he will help you succeeeddd.
Brother Saunders is a truly amazing teacher. He works hard to make statistics as easy as possible to understand. He also allows unlimited retakes on homework and projects. Don't count on doing well on the final as the average is a C. But if you fail in this class it's because you didn't put in the effort.
I took 221C with Bro. Saunders. He is funny and makes class enjoyable. He is a wonderful teacher and does such a great job of making sure that everyone understands. He is very good at explaining things in a way that makes sense. If you are not super good at math, I recommend Bro. S. He really helped me and helped me be successful in the class.
My group mostly taught each other, as his lectures were unclear and left us confused most of the time. We tried going to him outside of class, but he still wasn't much help to us. I also wish he'd integrated the gospel into the class more, I couldn't feel the spirit in his class.
He's a great guy. He relates his lessons to the gospel and is so caring about his students.
I love Brother. Saunders! He is the best math teacher I have ever had. He really cares about his students, and he compares the gospel to math. One time he even karate chopped a spider on my chair. He is a great prof along with a great guy. This class is NOT an easy A, but if you do the work and really focus you will be just fine. TAKE HIM!!!
Incredible man, really. He easily and effortlessly incorporates the gospel into his teaching. He is extremely merciful in terms of both assignments and exams, but he doesn't just hand out A's. He makes sure you complete all the work required, but he gives as much time as needed. My favorite professor, 10/10 would definitely recommend.
He is the best math teacher I've ever taken. I wish I could take all the math classes from him.
He was amazing! Ive never enjoyed my math classes, but his class was worth taking and actually somewhat enjoyable! He really cares about the students and makes sure we understand the material. As long as you make an effort to do the assignments he will make sure that you pass.
Many students struggle with Math108 but brother Saunders class is very passible. He is clear in his lectures and gives you ample time to finish and make up assignments. He is also good at teaching to all levels of students. He is very good at reasoning with students and not making them feel inferior for not knowing course material.
Brother Saunders is an amazing teacher if you give him the time and respect. He makes time for his students and he will always make sure that you are feeling confident. The way he teaches can sometimes seem a little odd but it is very helpful.
This class was miserable. You mostly have to teach yourself because he's not very clear in class and after asking for help I would walk away more confused than anything. Take it from anyone else if you're not already good at math.
I'm not the best at math but i went to all the classes and did the work and it all paid off in the end. He has office hours available where he reviews your past test and sometimes you could get extra points on it. you have a group in class you do quizzes with but there are no group projects. Brother Saunders cares and is an awesome professor!
TAKE BROTHER SAUNDERS!!!!! I struggle with math, but he made it so easy for me to do well and WANT to learn. He always makes his class enjoyable, and is willing to help you in every way possible. Seriously. Take Brother Saunders. You won't regret it!
there is a lot of homework but it is doable if you do the online reading. he is a very understanding teacher and he always gives second chances on everything like homework quizzes and sometimes even tests. his classes were boring but that just meant i had time to do my homework. he truly cares about his students and is willing to work with them.
Brother Saunders is the best! He gives you pretty much unlimited attempts on the assignments that are 40% of your grade, so as long as you really try and take his feedback, you will do well. He also is extremely accessible outside of class, even outside of his office hours he is impressively quick to respond.
He is such an amazing professor! He makes things so simple and is so great at explaining things clearly. I took this class remotely because of COVID-19, and he was so kind. His class isnt very challenging, so if you go to class youll pass. You get a cheat sheet for the exams and he prepares you really well. Dont take MATH 221B from anyone else!
Math has always been something I have to work hard to understand. With Brother Saunders, I always felt like he cared about my success. He was very willing to work with students to ensure that they did well in the class. With confusing topics he always took time to answer questions and was very thorough in his lectures. He is a fantastic professor!
Brother Saunders makes a great effort to individually address each student's questions and provides a platform for success. I felt like I was learning the entire class.
You can tell that he's passionate about what he teaches, but you mostly have to teach yourself. He made me feel stupid when I'd ask him for help so I eventually learned to just rely on my classmates. Take the class from someone else unless you already have a good foundation in statistics.
I LOVE BRO SAUNDERS. My favorite teacher thus far. But class was hard. Bro Saunders makes Biostatistics relate-able and has quirky sayings so you remember concepts. He prepares you well for the tests. He cares so much. He dedicates so much time to meet with individuals. Many days he worked past 5 pm (past his office hours) to help me. TAKE HIM!!
Best class and professor to learn R studio. The textbook he made and gives you for free is amazing! If you ever need help go to his office hours, I went several times a week and got my homework done much faster with his help. One of the kindest people I have ever met in my whole life.
Bro Saunders is the BEST! Hes so nice and cares about his students. Tests are 60% of your grade, but you get a page of notes for all of them. Material isnt hard, either. Just pay attentionhell tell you things people often miss on tests. Class is very structured so you always know what youll be doing. Not a ton of homework either. Hes awesome!
I have taken two classes from Bro. Saunders now and he is my favorite professor on campus by far after 3 years. He is the model of what a teacher should strive to be and is unparalleled. He truly cares and wants you to learn, not just get a grade. If you learn what he has to teach in this class, it will also help you for the rest of your life.
Brother Saunders is seriously awesome. He is very caring and accessible outside of class. This class is really hard but if you put int he effort he will notice. Get ready to spend 10+ hours a week into this class though. It is seriously difficult.
Bro Saunders is super caring and really wants you to get an A, which is very achievable. Always there to help you. Mondays are lecture days, then Wed & Fri you do group quizzes, which can be really helpful if you have a decent group. Tests are worth 60% of grade, but you can have 1 paper for notes.
One of the best professors on campus! Getting an A is easy if you put in the work. The textbook is free and given to you the 1st week of class. Uses programming language R so some familiarity with programming is ideal. The examples in the textbook should be used as model templates to guide your own analyses. Copy the style and you'd do well.
Bro. Saunders is an absolutely phenomenal instructor. The time and effort he puts into helping his students is unparalleled. He cares about your success and has the course set up in such a way that you can carry what you learn beyond just the class. If you're willing to put in the work he is willing to help. By far the best professor I've ever had!
Saunders is the one of the best professors of any Math subject. He is very personable and teaches and explains the concepts in a simple way. He made Business Statistics very enjoyable which I believe for anyone is a very difficult thing to do.
Bro Saunders is one of the best professors I have met on campus. He just resonates kindness and even spends so much time grading and giving feedback. He is a true disciple of Christ and I hope he gets blessed so much. Never ever did he make me feel dumb for my numerous questions. He even answers emails on Saturdays.
Brother Saunders was a fun teacher. Bringing light to statistics. The material was difficult for me, but he provided many opportunities to understand the material through homework. There are quizzes that really help teach the material as it is all inside a program. On the homework I was able to resubmit for more points until I had 100%.
Brother Saunders is the best professor that I have ever had. He wants everyone in the course to succeed, and if you reach out, you will pass no matter what. He is very caring and tries his best to help you understand the material. TAKE BIOSTATS FROM HIM!!!
This guy is amazing! One of my favorite professors here at BYU-Idaho. He is one of those professors that makes the work easy because he explains it well. He genuinely cares about his students. He has a chill personality, but he still expects you to get the work done! 10/10 human being and 10/10 professor.
Brother Saunders is awesome! I have a hard time with math in general but, he really has helped me understand so much more than I thought I ever would. He wants you to pass and is willing to help. He is a great professor!
Brother Saunders is AWESOME!!!! I absolutely loved taking his class. He gives you a good schedule to follow and if you do all the assignments and pay attention when he gives you notes, you'll be just fine. If you really find yourself struggling, ask him for help. He also has an awesome "3-percent rule" where he'll give you more points on exams...
Awesome prof
If you're in need of a math professor, take Brother Saunders! He is such a passionate teacher who loves the Lord and his students. Do the readings in the online textbook, ask questions, take notes, participate in class and you'll do well. There are unit tests, and a final project that was very easy! Mondays are lecture day, W/F are group work days
Brother Saunders really cares about his students. He lets you retake anything other than the unit exams. The tests make up a lot of your grade, but you can take a piece of printer paper front and back with notes into the testing center.
The class was tough but brother Saunders made an amazing job preparing everyone for projects and the final test. You can resubmit your projects until you have a grade you are satisfied with, and he will provide you with feedback on how to fine-tune your project. He answers emails fairly quickly. He provides many tools for academic success.
Brother Saunders is an amazing teacher! He does so well at incorporating gospel principles into his teaching. He is super forgiving and gives you so many second chances! The math part of it was hard, but going to the math center helps a lot! You will be in a group for group assignments so pick wisely! I overall had a great experience!
Take Brother Saunders! I was dreading taking a Math class, and he actually made me like it. He is so nice and so helpful. You can retake any quiz, go over every test (and possibly get a point or two back). Appropriately brings in spiritual matters to make analogies. Such a great teacher- and he really wants you to learn it.
I love Brother Saunders! He gives you so many chances to re-do work until it clicks for you. He says if you don't understand then we need to explore some different explanations until you do, and he will go through them with you. He is so kind and personable. He employs wonderful TAs and they work together to help you in class and outside of class.
Brother Saunders was one of the best professors I have taken at BYUI. He perfectly balances teaching Statistics with principles of the Gospel. He wants all his students to succeed and gives you every opportunity to from extra credit to points back on tests. With that however, this class is no easy A. It takes effort, but putting it in is worth it.
I'm not good at math, but Brother Saunders does a great job of teaching the material and better understanding the topics. He's always willing to open up assignments and have you try them again. He's super willing to help you out and make sure you are comfortable before you take the test.
He truly cares for your success. Talk to him if you are having trouble.
Brother Saunders has a very interesting grading rule where you can increase your previous test scores by scoring higher on future tests. He is a little weird, but in the best way. He taught me so much this semester, and I would say that I learned the most I have ever learned in a class from him. I would suggest 10/10 to anyone wanting to take Stats
He knew everyone's name in class the first day. One of the kindest dudes ever and I love his teaching style. Lowkey pretty funny too. Best professor on campus.
Brother Saunders is one of the best professors Ive ever had. This class is incredibly hard, but he helps you to understand the material very well and hell work tirelessly with you to make sure you understand it and feel comfortable. Dont be scared of him or this class! It was totally worth it.
He explains concepts very clearly and makes it fun to learn. He cares a lot about each of his students and you can feel it. He really does want you to learn and is open to reopening quizzes. Theres a consistent routine each week, so its easy to plan around. Gives notes for exams. One of the best professors, wish I could take him again.
Brother Saunders is devoted to the student. His class is set up to have clear criteria and enable students to succeed. He will work with you one-on-one until you understand the material. I would highly recommend Brother Saunders for Math 221B.
He is just one of the best teachers I've ever had. He shows that he actually cares, he helps us when we need it, he is a hilarious person, and makes us feel like geniuses after class every day. The way he does class and assignments is super nice. 11/10, would most definitely recommend.
One of the best professors and people I have ever met. This dude is so cool. I have never seen a professor care so much and genuinely sit down and try to connect with each one of his students both to help us understand content and even just to check in on our personal lives. The class was genuinely fun and I learned a lot. He is super knowledgeable
Saunders is probably the best professor I have ever had! He truly cares for his students. He gives a fair amount of homework but none of it is busy work. If you're looking to learn he's your man. If you're looking for an easy class... well then you shouldn't be taking an advanced statistics class. Hands down the best teacher ever though!!!
Loved him! Very patient and was willing to work with anyone that wanted to. Had lots of office hours. I also loved the way his class was set up. Group quizes on Wed and Fri. I spent like no time on this class and ended up aceing the final. Saunders is very kind and helpful. Really liked him!!
This class was extremely hard. However, Brother Saunders is extremely helpful. He offers valuable feedback and is very accessible outside of class. You will learn A LOT from him. Make sure you take advantage of office hours and ask lots of questions, he encourages them!
Brother Saunders cares as much as you do. I have spent hours with him outside of class trying to go the extra mile to ask questions about things I don't understand and he is very patient. Brother Saunders will help you get the grade you work for. 100% take the class from him!!!
Brother Saunders is the best Math Professor ever! He is so helpful when you get lost and has so many office hours you can go to and ask questions. He will go over tests with you and reopen quizzes. If you put the work in he will see that and help you. He also made math class enjoyable. The most helpful and awesome professor ever. Take his class.
TAKE BRO SAUNDERS. He is an angel sent from heaven. After every test go see him and he will give you points back on the test which is super worth it. Attendance isn't required but it's worth going to class. Love this man.
Brother Saunders is a great professor! I am not a big fan of math, but he made the class interesting to learn. He is always willing to help you. You can also go talk to him after the test to review and understand why you missed the question. He sometimes gives points back, depending on if you can explain why you chose the answer.
Best professor in the mathematics department.
One of the best professors or teachers I've ever had. I struggle with math, but his lectures and style of teaching make me not only understand, but love everything we are doing. This class can be challenging as it has a lot of brand new concepts, but Professor Saunders does an amazing job at supporting you and helping you succeed.
Brother Saunders is fantastic! He is my favorite professor! I loved his class and structure. He explains things in a way that makes sense. Everything you learn flows into the next week. All assignments are helpful. He holds office hours often in empty classrooms. It's a great place to complete your work and get help as you go. Highly recommend!
He's awesome and is willing to do whatever to help. Tests are pretty hard but you can go in and talk to him after and he will work through it with you and even give points back if you can understand what the right answer was and why your answer was wrong. He's so smart that the way he teaches can be a little hard to understand at times.
Absolutely loved taking business stats from Brother Saunders. He was so caring and gave so much time to the students. we could use cheat sheets for the tests
Great teacher, knowledgeable, your best interest in his mind. At times he appears to care about your nationality. He also picks favorites and most of his interest of success for students will go towards them. Lesson is, don't try to please people like this, do your work and learn because you love to. He is great at teaching so that may work for you
Brother Saunders has helped me establish a great confidence in math. He is an excellent human being that cares about everyone individually. He gives excellent lectures. I learn tons each class. I would take his class in a heart beat. Truly a golden professor.
No complaints, a good teacher who makes his class very student friendly.
He is AWESOME. Take him if you can!! If you do better on a later test (they're comprehensive), he'll bump your old test score up! He cares and he will work with you if you're struggling.
B. Saunders is the best professor you will take at BYUI, guaranteed. His teaching is clear, precise, and always relevant. His office hours are right after class which I LOVED. You can also go over your exam in class n his computer. Take Saunders for biostatics and TELL EVERYONE TO!!
All teaching is mostly done through Excel, so when the time comes for the test, you do not know how to actually do the problems by hand. He spends too long talking about other things and not teaching. Just sad
Brother Saunders was amazing! He only lectures one day out of the week and the rest of the days are for team quizzes and answering questions. I would recommend taking him for biostats!
Brother Saunders is a godsend. This is advanced statistics, and I was scared out of my mind to take this class but he was SO helpful. He lets you resubmit assignments over and over until you have a grade you're satisfied with, and he is always willing to offer pointers on how to improve. The most important thing to him is your success! TAKE HIM!!
Saunders is an exceptional professor who makes the class engaging. He's always willing to help - you can even get points back after exams. I found unstuck study very useful for studying alongside the textbook.
Brother Saunders is a really nice guy who cares a lot about his students' wellbeing and whether or not they pass the class. I struggled mostly with the course material: this is marketed as an easy math class and it wasn't easy. Get ready to learn the ins and outs of Excel. I like Bro. Saunders, but he is too smart to be teaching this class.
Bro Saunders is one of the best professors I have had. He is SO nice and very knowledgeable. I'll admit, I am not the biggest fan of math but he made it so I looked forward to going to class each day. The tests are manageable and you will feel well prepared if you pay attention in class and do the homework. 1000000/10 recommend taking his class!
He is the best professor I have ever had! He truly desires success for each student. He is a Christlike teacher.
Brother Saunders is very patient. He teaches the material in different ways so everyone finds a way they can understand. He says "if I don't teach it in a way you can understand, then I'm not a very good teacher, am I?" He is very happy and open. He works with students and has a great late work policy. I highly recommend taking this class with him.
Yes, biostatistics is hard and difficult to understand but Brother Saunders understands that and will do everything in his power to ensure you understand the material. Attendance is not required but highly beneficial so still plan on coming to class. You get a full page front and back of notes to take to the testing center for exams. 10/10!
Brother Saunders is phenomenal. I'm currently taking him for biostatistics. He actually wants his students to succeed and provides a lot of clarity and help when you ask him. If you have to take biostats for premed, predental or pre-healthcare and you aren't super strong in math, take him. He makes it easy and has you do things through excel! :)
Brother Saunders is the best! He is organized and keeps the workload consistent. Office hours are great, and he really truly wants students to succeed- he will work with you as long as you need until you can learn the material and get the grade you want. He is also good at bringing the gospel into stats- pretty impressive.
Brother Saunders is my favorite!! I struggled so much with this subject and I know that my grade would not be good if I would have had a different professor. He checks up on everyone every day during class and gives encouragement and help with grades, test scores, and assignments. You can tell that he cares about the success of all of his students!
Best Biostats teacher on campus. Works with you to help you succeed. Clear grading. Clear expectations. Prepares you well for the test . Also doesn't require attendance. This class can be easily done online but there are parts of it that you'll want an in person class for. Take Bro Saunders
Easily the best math professor on campus, it's not even close. Incredibly forgiving when it comes to assignments and quizzes and will make sure you learn the material. Charismatic and caring. If you have the privilege of taking brother saunders for ANY class, please do yourself a favor and do it.
He was the best! He explained things in such a clear way and was super good about letting you receive full credit for the in-class quizzes by giving you more attempts than was originally given. He would even let you take exams in his office if the testing center made you anxious!
He is one of the best teachers I've ever had. The love he has for the subject, and his honesty about what he knows and doesn't know. I really like two of his quotes that goes something like "All regression analyses are wrong, but some are useful", and the other "Errors/residuals in regression represent uniqueness".
Brother Saunder's grading policy is super neat, as he allows you to resubmit projects with revisions until you have the grade you desire. It is clear the class is to help students learn about the subject rather than cover material or get grades. The initial learning curve is steep, but if you buckle down, it will certainly be worthwhile.
Brother Saunders is a legend. He is super caring and available to help you succeed. He wrote the textbook himself, gives shockingly detailed feedback, and responds to emails within 1 hour on average. You can resubmit over and over until you get the grade you want (except the final) and he is pretty easy going woth grades as long as you resubmit
Bro Saunders is very patient and caring. Course load is very manageable, his lectures are verbatim test material and he is very clear and concise! If you have to take biostatistics he is the best professor!
Brother Saunders is so amazing. He's really passionate about statistics which makes learning it so much more fun. There isn't a whole lot of assignments and most all the homework can be completed while in class. There isn't any busy work in the course everything you do helps and as long as you do the work getting an A isn't too hard.
You literally can't fail this class. Just read the summaries, take the quizzes, and you'll be fine. He's very chill and understanding. Let's you retake quizzes multiple times until you get it. Very clear in grading, has 4 main unit tests that you can use a full paper of notes. Basic experience in excel is not required, but extremely helpful.
He wrote his own textbook which is amazingly good! He is super accessible outside of class and extraordinarily good at what he teaches. One of the professors I recommend to everyone I tutor.
Brother Saunders is AWESOME! If you are struggling I recommend going to office hours! Everything was super clear (and I am not a math person). Very few assignments and definitely not busy work. This class was not "easy" but it was simple to understand and Brother Saunders is ALWAYS willing to help! No question is a dumb question!
Best teacher I have ever had. More Christ like than any other teacher. I hated the material, but it was worth it cuz of the energy and support he brought. I am going to miss his class. He made the assignments much easier than other stats classes. He gave us many opportunities to get the best grades possible on already completed assignments.
I would not take stats from any other teacher besides him. He sets you up for success. He does not do busy work and you will learn so much. I hate math and was nervous about stats but it was very enjoyable.
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