MR.KATTNER IS A VERY EAGER PROFESSOR WHO ENJOYS TEACHING FINITE AS A SUBJECT. HE ALSO EXPLAINS THE MATERIAL VERY THOROUGHLY, AND ALTHOUGH FINITE IS NOT ONE OF MY STRONGEST SUBJECTS I UNDERSTAND THE WAY HE TEACHES IT. ALL IN ALL, I STRONGLY SUGGEST HIM.

THE PROFESSOR IS VERY NICE, ALTHOUGH FINITE IS VERY HARD, IM GLAD THAT I TOOK FINITE IN TWO SEMESTERS INSTEAD OF ONE AND IM EVEN HAPPIER THAT HE WAS MY PROFESSOR FOR BOTH.

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Greg is a nice man and an energetic teacher. The subject matter is very difficult and sometimes it's hard to learn the material the way he teaches it. He tries very hard though

A tough class that requires you go attend regularly, especially since he implemented a daily quiz. But he is very nice and is willing to stay and help afterwards, should you need help. I would definitely recommend taking the 2 semester finite w/ him!

Compared to other finite teachers you could be taking, this guy is easy. I failed second semester finite twice and got a b- with him. If you aren't good at math, your participation and going to class pays off with him tons.

Mr. Kattner is very friendly, personable, and understanding. He also is able to explain material very clearly. However, in terms of T101, a class in which the material is mostly self-explanatory, he sometimes tends to oversimplify. He also takes a long time to grade.

First Rate Professor! Goes the extra mile for students. Turely wants his students to succeed!

I'm not great at Math, so I took finite in two semesters and got an A each time. This guy explains the material really well. He gave a quiz at the end of each class, but it was always a short problem (or in some cases just one step of a problem) and you can collaborate with others on it. Great prof!

Doesnt talk very loud but gives good, clear notes. He's a funny little man.

Professor Kattner is very understanding and always makes things clear for his students to understand. I have never had a teacher who cares so much for their students and enjoys to teach so much. Thank you for everything you do, Professor Kattner!

Prof. Kattner is so dedicated to the study of mathematics. If you have questions he will definately help you during his office hours. The class is tough, but he tries to make sure that you can succeed. I would suggest going to his study sessions.

I hated math, especially finite before taking Mr. Kattner's class. I love how he is so enthusiastic and truely wants us all to pass!!!! He is an amazing math teacher

He is very into math and you can tell. It shows when he teaches and he will make you feel better about the subject.

He really wants you to understand math and does not mind answering questions.

He is a very understanding teacher and wants you to get to know the math. Sometimes on the sections he doesn't go over the main things, and can spend a lot of time on just one problem for one section. He is ALWAYS available for questions and tests are not to hard.Must do homework though, and is good to be in class.(He raises grade if you are there)

Prof. Kattner is very kind and wants his students to do well. Even if Finite is a struggle for you, you can pass it with Kattner. Go to Class! It isn't mandatory but it bumps up your grade, Do the Webwork! It, too, adds to your grade. Go visit him during office hours-for help, he's great one-on-one.

He's super patient, and goes over everything very thoroughly, which might make the class seem a little slow to fast learners. Very friendly guy, and always willing to help you out.

Great M118 teacher!!!

Greg is AWESOME!!!!! He is such a cool guy and genuinely LOVES finite! He makes the examples that he goes over in class very clear and is always willing to give you extra help if you need it. The material is kind of challenging, but he makes it a lot easier. He is a super nice guy and I would recommend his class to everyone!!

NICEST teacher ever. So helpful and truely cares about your success. Does an awesome job at explaining the material. That doesn't change the fact that finite its ridiculous, but it certainly helps!

First thing's first, finite sucks. I hate math. But at least he truly wants to help you. He talks like a textbook, yeah, and he can get boring, but if you force yourself to pay attention he can actually help you out. Plus he gave us the biggest curve on one exam.

M118 sucks, but Kattner made it alright. Most of the class dropped by the midterm, but it wasn't because he was a bad teacher, it's because people just don't get finite. He answers questions clearly and has very helpful office hours. Make sure you take all the help opportunities you can - they work. Really really nice guy.

The class is not fun, but this is the best professor that I have had in the math department. He will spend as much time with you as you need to make sure you grasp a concept. Go to his office hours, it is worth the time!

Kattner isn't bad. Nice guy who wants to help, and will try to help you understand the material. Exams are pretty challenging, and his voice will get boring. And though he's a good teacher, the subject itself is hard to grasp and the Web Homework is long. I've heard worse from other teachers, so stick with him.

He teaches the material very well, and makes it very easy to understand his lessons. His tests are rather difficult, but since the Midterm and Finals are departmental, they are incredibly simple.

Absolutely one of the nicest professors on this campus. If you ever need help with homework or anything, he will gladly take the time to help you. More importantly, he teaches extremely well. Terrific guy and terrific teacher. That is all you can ask for.

Sort of talked down to us in class, but he made an effort to be clear. Unfortunately, he would do the easiet, albeit the most complicated, examples in class when there were simpler routes that would have made the tests much simpler to take. But he was great with office hours and extremely helpful when you asked for it.

Professor Kattner is just about the weirdest prof ever. I thought he was really funny. He was also extremely helpful during office hours. Go to office hours! He will do harder examples to help prepare you for the test! Finite is a sucky class no matter what, but Kattner is a good prof for the job. He is really clear and loves the subject.

go to class, do webwork, and you'll get an A. Very easy to understand. First test is hard but after that the class is very straight forward.

Prof. Greg is awesome with office hours! Go to his office hours. Going to lecture is needed. Go the Webwork. Tests are tricky, study the material! There are no extra credit or retake options though.

Finite is not going to the most interesting subject and Kattner is not exactly the most exciting teacher. He did teach it very clearly though, going through all the steps so you could easily follow, very helpful as well. Having a lot of WebWork was annoying but it prepared me for exams. The best Finite around.

Kattner is a great teacher. His lectures are very through and he explains all the clearly. Go to class, do the Webwork, study a bit and you will do fine. The midterm and final are departmental, so they can be incredibly easy or painfully difficult, it just depends on the semester. Stick with Kattner, one of the best around.

Yes, finite is an extremely annoying class to take but Kattner does a great job teaching it and is really helpful during office hours. He genuinely cares about his students, which is nice to see from a math teacher.

Good professor. Probably best Finite professor at IU. Helps students when they ask for it. Somewhat clear although he realizes his mistakes when he does them. Overall, M118 was very clear with this professor.

Hilarious professor, very entertaining and interactive in class. Not bad during hangovers

Kattner is a super friendly, helpful, and explanatory professor. His only downfall is that he is so explanatory that if someone asks a stupid question, he will spend 20 minutes explaining it. Super helpful in office hours.

He's really nice and loves math. Makes finite understandable and you can tell how much of a math nerd he is and it's adorable.

Kattner is extremely passionate about teaching. If you want help, he will go above and beyond to help you out. He is very clear in his explanations. If you need to take finite, take it with Kattner!

Kattner is great. Sit in the front and he will recognize you. Be sure to attend his office hours regularly. He is always happy to help his students.

Kattner rocks! He breaks everything down super well. Calculus became easy with him. He is an excellent math instructor. Recommend him!

Kattner is a great professor. Finite isn't fun, but he makes it clear. His exams can be tricky, but if you understand the concepts and really work on the homework then you should do fine. He puts the textbook online, so I really liked that because it meant I didn't have to buy it.

Really nice guy! Roots for his students to succeed. But he teaches more concepts instead of processes/formulas, making the class really difficult. First exam is easy, but after that, good luck. I'd recommend taking M119 with another professor.

Kattner is a really good teacher and is willing to help students if you go to this office hours. He is one of the best teachers I have had to date. Love Kattner !!

Kattner was a pretty good teacher overall. I never really used the book though, so I would not recommend buying it unless you need to do extra practice. He gives you practice tests before each exam which helps out a lot!

Very enthusiastic teacher. Teaches at a decent pace most of the time and will stop for questions. Tests are doable!

Very enthusiastic.

It was finite so it was best to be there as much as possible, but I didn't miss any of his classes because his lessons were so valuable. I hated finite when I went in to his class, now I tutor people in it. Great professor

Professor Kattner is very clear with his explanations of course material. Glad to have taken him for finite; he is very fair, nice, and a good teacher. Would recommend!

No doubt Gregory Kattner is brilliant at we he does and is extremely dedicated to his profession. I write negatively because he would go quickly with lessons and move the boards around, confusing students and lowering the chance you take all notes. Many times will only get through 1-2 problems a class. Either take notes or listen in class, not both

Professor Kattner is very enthusiastic about his subject and explains all concepts very clearly.

Kattner knows what he is talking about and is very knowledgable on the material. Read the book, attend class and take good notes and you can receive an easy A.

best finite teacher out there. love this guy

Math is not my forte, but this professor is really there for you. Easy to approach. Nice guy.

The best math teacher at IU! I believe every students can get great grade if they do these following tricks! for 1st and 3rd exams -- you have to learn from the WEBWORK !!! that's enough for 2nd and final -- learn from test example. His test are quite challenging. However, if you go to class everyday, you will pass easily. Just use a trick!

It's over used but GKat is honestly the best instructor I've ever had. Extremely clear during lecture. WebWork is usually due a couple days after that day's lecture. He is greatly helpful during class, office hours, and review days for class. Super polite. If you have any questions, it will get answered by GKat.

Finite isn't a fun class and no one wants to take it, but if you do have to, take it with Kattner. He is incredibly clear in his way of explaining problems and concepts in class and will help you if you go to office hours.

Kattner's a solid pick. He'll make you work and that makes you learn. Class should be a joke but it's another weed out at IU (no calcs). Departmental midterm was easy and the final was ridiculous. But Kattner made the departmental midterm easy and the final doable. Combine him with the posted finite show supplement. Should get out in one piece.

FInite gets a bad rep, but honestly anyone who does poorly (at least with Katner) just didn't go to class. Highly reccomend him. Attendence isn't required, but I'd reccomend going. If you pay attention, it's an easy A.

He really likes math. He's pretty clear with his lectures and does a lot of examples. Tests weren't all that hard. Do the homework and you'll learn it.

Always replied to emails quickly and would help with whatever questions I had. He was very passionate about math and made that class tolerable.

Kattner is super passionate about math, it's super endearing and contagious. However, the departmental tests are pretty tough and the practice exams provided don't always accurately represent what will be on the exam. He's very willing to help and answers emails often. Does several examples in lecture, which is great.

Professor Kattner is so enthusiastic about math it is almost scary. He is good at explaining things (for the most part) so going to lecture and taking notes is helpful, however I feel as if the test questions tend not to resemble the homework assignments so be sure to go over the problems in the textbook. Course grade is mostly based on tests.

Homework 3 times a week right up until the day of the final. Kattner stumbles over his words occasionally and sometimes moves too quickly, but he truly loves the subject he teaches and enjoys teaching. Encourages students to come up to him for help. I would have loved him if the class wasn't impossible.

Show up to class and you'll be fine. Doesn't assign too much Webwork. You will have no difficulty understanding him, unlike other professors in the Calc department. Tests were exactly like the homeworks. By the end of the semester I was surprised at how easy he made calculus.

Mr. Kattner in many ways is akin to a living Khan Academy video. In class, he gives very clear and concise instruction and was also very helpful answering questions. I had him as my professor for finite math. While the class was not easy, Mr. Kattner did a great job explaining the material.

The class moves fast and is basically only lecture but, talking to him after class or using office hours really helps if you don't understand what's going on.

My mans gkat knows his stuff. Might just be the weirdest man I've met but he knows how to get the job done. Also loves his astronomy. Overall great guy and great at explaining things as thoroughly as possible.

Kattner is an awesome guy. Sometimes can go too fast, but due to limited class time. Classes during exam weeks are for review. His own exams are extremely clearcut and fair. Exam-heavy, but that's to be expected. Take advantage of his TAs and other resources. There's a good amount of WebWork, but the numbers are always a lot nicer on the exams.

Kattner was a decent lecturer, but a lot better than other professors my friends had. The class is difficult because 85% of the grade is based on four tests, but Kattner truly wants to help you learn and clarify any struggles you are having. Super nice man that cares about his students- just goes slow sometimes on easier topics.

Usual finite class. However, he is very caring and takes time to help you understand difficult material. Would definitely take another class of his.

Kattner is a good teacher, however he is not the best at explaining topics in the class. If you did not take calculus in high school, his class will prove to be a challenge. The tests are fair, the final is very hard, and there is homework assigned every night. If you miss class it's not a big deal, he posts all the slides.

Kattner is a super nice guy and lectures are mostly enjoyable -- he's the best choice for M119. He does his best to make a weed-out class like M119 as bearable as possible. Exams are extremely difficult and often don't totally match up with what's presented, although that's the case with all of M119. Attendance is definitely not mandatory.

I really struggled with Brief Survey of Calc, but not because of Prof Kattner. He is a very kind teacher and is always ready to answer questions even in a huge lecture hall!!

M118 is a tough course as it is, but Greg seemed to make his lectures understandable. Sometimes things were slightly unclear, so I would highly recommend becoming friends with someone in the class so that you can go over notes/concepts with them. Overall, above-average prof for a finite summer intensive.

Great teacher for such a hard class. Had him during COVID-19 so all of his class was online. Lecture videos would get a little lengthy at time but that's due to him explaining almost everything. Course itself is hard but he cant change that. 10/10 would recommend for finite.

I have only heard bad things about calc prof so I think i lucked out. I thought the material was pretty easy just how the class was set up makes it hard to get a good grade; an exam would be 12 multiple choice so if you get 2 wrong you already have a B! GO 2 OFFICE HRS he is so helpful there and he really wants u to understand!! lil fast in lecture

Kattner is a good choice for M119. The course itself is challenging, with hours of homework assignments and lectures to complete each week. His lectures are lengthy, but thorough. Hes also very helpful in office hours, though office hours are a bit limited compared to other courses. Overall, Kattner does a good job at making a hard course easier.

Greg is a really weird guy in the best way. He is just an odd ball. However, he's super nice and genuine. Go to his office hours and you'll get a lot of individualized attention. Finite gets a bad rep, but it's really not that bad. I recommend skipping the textbook and just coming to class. Do that and use the practice tests to study.

Kattner is literally THE BEST calc/finite professor you will find. I have had multiple and my grade switched significantly when I switched to him. Calc is a hard class, but he makes it easier. He's super caring and such a nice guy, and he's very clear when talking. Do webwork and practice exams and you should be fine.

I took M119 with him this past year. Nice guy, but lectures were confusing and often hard to follow. Your grade is determined by 4 exams (85%) and homework (15%). I recommend to go to his office hours! He's very available outside of class and wants to help students understand the course. Out of all calc teachers, he seemed to be the best option.

Kattner can definitely be a bit boring and robotic, but he is still a nice guy. If you ask for help with a problem after class he will work through it with you (he also has office hours). But if you didn't take Calc in high school, it might be hard to follow along with what he's teaching in the class.

Best math professor. Had him for calculus, and at first I was skeptical but after taking him for calc realized it wasn't the professor himself but the subject. Was always available for office hours. I took another math class after calc with a different professor. He helped me even if I was no longer in his class. He REALLY cares for his students.

Definitely one of the best finite teachers. Make sure to sit at the front so you can read the board and so you can hear him and read the board. He will help you answer HW questions before and after class you just HAVE TO ASK FOR HELP. Also know that the homework questions will be way harder than any exam questions you will see.

Kattner was a pretty solid professor in my opinion. I heard M118 was a super hard class but I didn't think it was that difficult. His lectures are a little slow and boring but he does a good job explaining the examples in-depth. His tests aren't too difficult and very fair in my opinion. Take notes, do the homework, and study and you'll be fine.

M118 is a tough course but if you study hard, go to review sessions, office hours, take advantage of campus tutoring service it is doable. Kattner is ok he just goes through problems/textbook and that's what his lecture is. Exams are hard but there is an option to retake and they look very very similar to the original test.

Kattner is a very sweet person. Multiple homework assignments per week. Exams are difficult but have a decent curve. The final grade is based on three averages, homework, exams, and midterm/final. The weighting makes it difficult to get a decent grade. The exams have one retake each! Use it. Overall was a decent but need to attend to learn!

Finite, 250 students. He knows everything about what he's teaching, and he's obviously very passionate. However, the class is incredibly difficult, as there are mountains of homework every week. You can use ChatGPT to solve most of it, but not understanding the homework well will result in a poor grade on the exams, which are 80% of your grade.

Most of the lectures aren't very important and you would need to study outside of class anyways. Skip the 8 AM lecture and an hour of work at night. He's kind but very slow at lecturing.