You have to keep in mind that nobody ever said that Calculus was supposed to be easy. With that being said, Jaimos does a decent job explaining the material. There is a lot of homework in his class, but it is for your benefit. Learning is an active process and you will never suceed unless you try. I'd take another class from him in the future.

Greatest Professor I've ever had. Don't listen to these other ****s. They're just stupid as hell.

If you have not taken math 147 before, I wouldn't advise this guy. I took math 147 in high school, and I got an A in this class. I advise this class for those kinds of people. Attendance isn't mandatory. It worked well for me, but I think I may have had the only A in the class.

Good teacher, explains everything very clearly. He answers emails in a reasonably short amount of time. I wish i wouldve showed up to class more because I ended up learning a lot when I would actually show up to class. I would recommend if you plan to attend class the majority of the days.

This was a tough class. The homework was extensive and time consuming, but doing it helped me learn the concepts. I came out of there with a hard-earned grade, and I learned a TON. I found Prof. Skriletz to know his subject backwards & forwards! He was helpful and caring. I'd take a class from him again.

Nobody gives it to you harder and faster than Prof. Skriletz. He is an experienced mathematician who takes math to the next level. Some argue he's a hard/difficult teacher, but it's just that he refuses to treat you like a child or to assume you're stupid. He challenges you AND gives you a rich understanding of the concept. Amazing teacher!

I think he is an incredible math teacher and probably one of the most intelligent people I have ever talked to. He makes his assignments very clear and he leaves it up to your responsibility to learn. I really am not one to love math but he relates it in a way I understand and want to understand. Plus he makes me laugh sometimes! GREAT teacher.

Skriletz isn't there to entertain you, but he methodically goes through lessons, always asks if there are any questions, and doesn't give a ridiculous amount of homework. Tests are to the point and he grades giving you the "benefit of the doubt." If you understand the material you'll do fine.

Jaimos is a great teacher. Had him over the summer course so it was a bit rushed. He always took time to explain anything anyone ASKED about. He is not there to spoon feed you math. If you like your classes at grade school level do not get into one of his classes. If you enjoy LEARNING something Jaimos is your guy.

Passionate teacher. Provides multiple ways to interact with him, if you have questions. I never had an email go un-answered more than probably 20 minutes. Teaches a very complex topic in a limited time. Unless you just "get" the material, it is not an easy class. VERY fair in grading, to somewhat lenient. Cares about teaching math.

Amazing teacher who understands not only the subject but how to portray and teach it to others. Ask a question and he can answer immediately without being puzzled like most professors. He actually knows the subject and is passionate about it. Have never had a professor this good before in any subject.

Very good teacher and understands the topic well. I don't care much for math but it does come easy to me. Do the 12 graded assignments and they will prepare you for the tests. No surprises on tests. Strict grading on assignments but lenient on tests.

Great teacher. Builds very well on ideas. Also knows the math from stats, chem, bio, finance, etc. Teaches you the concepts really well instead of having you memorize formulas. Tests are very basic, he doesnt try to trick you, but can be pedantic about showing the work. Very approachable and will spend time explaining. excellent answering questions

It seems that James has problems communicating on a personal level;instead of asking him when something was unclear I would read the textbook because he is difficult to deal with.He gets defensive very quickly. But as a teacher he is very good!I am not a math genius and I got an A in his class.No surprises on exams, his expectations are clear.

He is really very thorough about explaining concepts. He very clearly states his expectations and grades based on how you do the problem(If the procedure is right you will get most of the points), can be unintentionally intimidating when you ask questions but he always gives time to ask. HW is tough but tests are easy if you send the time on hw.

Jaimos is one of the best math instructors I have ever had. He set me up for success in Calc and made me learn that math is a way of thinking, a discipline, rather than pointless questions and a number to arrive at. Great professor, good guy.

Jaimos is easily the best math teacher I've had at Boise State. The subject material is fairly easy and he covers it quickly, but he does a great job explaining everything. Prepare for a lot of work!

I found him to be very helpful whenever I needed him. Overall he is a very good calculus teacher and does a good job of giving the material meaning.

Very hard subject, but Jaimos is a great teacher. Is always willing to answer questions and encourages students to do so. His tests are pretty straight forward and he gives you exactly what you need to do well on them. I am terrible at Math and got a B+ in his class.

Anybody rating him low probably dropped his class in the first couple of weeks or didn't actually ask for help. He can be a little difficult to understand, but he is never condescending. If you need help, ask, if you don't understand, be honest. Calculus is kinda hard but he really will help you out. But you def need to put in your own effort.

Let me first say this, I haven't had above a C in math since the 7th grade. Skriletz's Calculus, was my first B- in a long time. He makes so many tools available for you. You can email him anytime, he replies fast, there's tutoring and e tutoring available. Calc isn't easy, but ask for help and he will give it to you.

Interesting teacher to say the least, he is very eccentric but super helpful if you ask. He teaches, he doesn't show. I would recommend getting a study group together because he can be intimidating to face alone.

Everyday he has the notes pre-typed up and briefly covers what you will be doing. Almost all the class time is for HW with he and the TA to answer questions. Rarely have to work at home on stuff. IDK why he has so many bad reviews, I would take him again in a heartbeat! Sooooo much better than some of the other terrible math teachers @ BSU

Hard but fair.

Calc 2... it was hard but I did well because I went to class.

He will not coddle you. He can be intimidating but will answer any question you give him. He tries to get you to think through the problems and will ask you to interpret what you are doing. Attend every class and do the suggested problems or you will not do well in this class, or probably any math based class. Awesome teacher- just a bit quirky.

Best teacher ever, He knows what is he doing. Just attend the class you will UNDERSTAND EVERY THING!!

You had to work hard on your own, but the prof was always available to help, even via email after hour.

He started with basic concepts and then explained how everything was related and how it led into calculus objectives. Lectured for 15 min and talks quickly, so PAY ATTENTION. Then gave the rest of class to work on homework and get help from him. He's funny and helpful, but he will not accept late work, and he does not take attendance until the end

Jaimos is a really great lecturer, it's difficult to lose interest in the material, even if the lecture goes over an hour (which it sometimes did). You can tell right away that this man is passionate about mathematics and it's applications. It was in this class that the connections between my mathematics and physics courses linked up. 8/10

Jaimos is blunt, and makes you work for answers. His way of teaching forces you to work out the problems on your own and among your group members. He encourages students to think critically about the answers. He will help you if you get stuck, but he won't just fork up the answer. Expect to put forth an effort in his class.

For me, Mr. Skriletz was a great teacher. He lectures what you need to know and then dedicates the rest of the time to completing the homework sets. That being said, you have to be willing to put effort into this class and going over the material if you hope to do well. He is always there to help if needed; all that you have to do is ask.

Skriletz was an amazing teacher. He does a reverse classroom meaning that he lectures for 10-20 minutes on average (sometimes can be up to 40 minutes) then you work on your homework for the rest of the class. This system may seem weird but it works. He is really good at answering questions by guiding you to the answer. Would recommend to take!

He's a little off-putting at first, but he really knows his stuff. Ask him a question and he will help you understand.

Jaimos is a math purist and he really cares about you learning the material and applying it to your career path of choice. He is one of the smartest people Ive been around in my college career and he formats his class really well. He doesnt just give you answers hell sit there and help you think through it so you can actually learn. Great guy.

I have taken 3 classes from Jaimos and if I could take more classes I would. He is not an easy A kind of teacher so if that is what you are looking for avoid. If however you want to learn and put in the work to master Calc 3 take it from Jaimos. He is brilliant and there is no question he cannot answer.

I don't know how but I always end up with good math teachers. Jaimos tries to keep lectures as short as possible. Doesn't cares much about small mistakes on quizzes and exams but tries to see whether you actually learned the material or not. Would definitely recommend him for Math 175. Put on as much effort as you can and you'll certainly get an A.

Great instructor. He really knows his stuff. Many times during lecture he will connect the math material to physics, engineering, and computer science. He really does care. Some people say hes condescending but he really isn't and if people think he is its just the way he gets his point across.

Good for your brain, bad for your GPA. This guy has his followers, students that followed him through most of math that he teaches. He has a very deep mathematical knowledge, the downside of this is his line of thinking lends itself to tough, mathematical grading that can be frustrating. I felt challenged but my grade was lower than expected.

If you want to understand math he's the best professor available. If you care about your GPA go else where. With that being said I would take him for every course available

Jaimos is great. This was my second go around with MATH175 and it was no comparison with the first time. The structure of this class worked fantastically for me. Complete the worksheets and get feedback on your NOTATION, complete all homeworks and exam reviews, study for quizzes and exams and you will be just fine in this class. NOTATION is key.

Jaimos was an awesome calc 2 teacher. His lectures, tho sometimes short are always very good. The worksheets he INSISTS on you doing are beneficial & help lead you to the how & the why of a problem. Nothing on the exams are surprises, except the last problem, which is tough, but doable. Can sometimes b condescending, but 1 of the best profs at BSU.

I got good grades in his class but do yourself a favor by taking somebody else's calc class, please.

@ boise st. the only difference between the calc2 courses are the prof, they are all the same amount of work and material, so no class is "easier" than another. The most important choice is to pick a prof. that presents the material well. Jaimos gives fascinating lectures & he is very intelligent . You will love calc & learn a lot by taking him.

The lectures are pretty quick, but Jaimos explains concepts fairly well. Its a good idea to get as much work done in class as you can so you can ask questions, because while you can tough it out on your own its much better to get a straight answer from him.

Jaimos wrote most of the curriculum for Calc 1 and 2, he's wicked smart. I have an immense amount of respect for him his teaching style, and his sense of humor. He is very particular and picky on notation and continuity, but he has good reason for it. Honestly a better calc 2 professor than calc 1, so if you had a good grasp with 170, then take him

I have avoided this professor in the past due to ratings here. Boy was I wrong to listen! Professor Skriletz does not give anything away, he expects you to work for it. However, his explanations makes math almost simple once understood. He responds very quickly to emails, even late into the evening. One of the best math teachers I have ever had.

I have taken Jaimos since calc 1. By far the smartest professor I have had. Every time I ask a question, he answers it by telling me exactly what I need to hear to fully understand. I would get frustrated because I thought I needed a straightforward answer, but trust this guy when he talks. Take this guy if you want to see mathematics

Jaimos gets a lot of flak for the way he grades which I think is a bit unfair. In his defense, a lot of upper-division cs classes require an almost perfect understanding of MATH-189, and Jaimos breaks down each topic very well and gives you all the tools necessary to understand the material, and will reward you for truly understanding it.

One of the best lecturers I have ever taken. He really wants to inspire a thorough understanding of the material, so derivations are very in depth. People say he doesn't answer questions well, but really he's just isn't going to sugar coat anything. Definitely take his class, but be ready to take notes and suffer some homework.

Can be a nitpicky grader but he really wants you to learn the processes behind math, not just how to get the answer. He provides you with lots of different learning materials and explains topics and how to do problems really well. He is also always willing to answer questions and help you with whatever you need.

Stop wasting your time and just take Skriletz for anything you can! Math 333 isn't easy and it can be intimidating, but Skriletz makes it possible to get through. Amazing lectures gives the "why" behind everything, fair grading system, very organized and he wrote the class so no matter which prof you choose you're learning from his material!

He's tough on grading but it's easy to get full credit as long as you follow his instructions, be comfortable writing short captions for the steps you do in a problem (ie. "Take the determinant", then doing so). It was hard to ask questions sometimes but he responded almost always within an hour to emails and the online notes are fantastic.

He's very knowledgeable when it comes to math. His teaching is to further understanding, not just how to solve the exercises. One thing to be careful about is how you show your work, it's important to include English statements for each of the major steps of solving a problem. Overall, he's a great professor.

TAKE HIM: if you are able to teach yourself concepts through detailed notes, want a well-thought-out calendar and homework schedule, and don't mind studying a ton (i fell into this category). DONT TAKE HIM: If you don't take condescending remarks well, need to ask ton of questions for comprehension, or need thorough guidance through math problems.

Jaimos is a very sink or swim type of professor. The homework is important but not overwhelming. Nothing in the class is a surprise and the schedule is provided and kept to a professional standard. If you are able to weather his abrasive personality and put forward the requested effort you will enjoy the class.

Jaimos is the best math teacher I've had. He has a personality that can be a hit or miss for some people, but I think he is just blunt because he's a genius. He created the Math333 course/notes software and it's seriously incredible. I was able to skip class and just learn from the HW/notes software on my own, and still get an A. Take him!!

All Jaimos cares about is teaching you in a way that is as clear as possible, and in return you need to show him ALL the work that you do. If you are good about showing your work and regularly completing your homework, you will pass this class. He might come off as strict and uncaring, but his teaching covers everything you need to know to pass.

Professor Skriletz does an amazing job explaining mathematical concepts. Some other people claim he is callous or uncaring, however he actually wants his students to understand the methodology behind the math, rather than how to just get the answer. I would highly recommend Jaimos, especially if you have to take math classes beyond Math 170.

Jaimos is a challenging but brilliant professor. His lectures dive deep, and the homework is tough but fair. Using the course notes software and Unstuck AI really helped me stay on top of the material. Worth taking if you're willing to put in the work.

Take this mans classes! You WILL learn mathematics deeply, you WILL get lower grades than you think, you WILL get good at notation. He's an incredible lecturer with a great understanding of math, however he deeply does not like the idea of memorization or being good at math by its sake.