He is very funny in class...you learn alot from him...his sarcasism is what makes the class interesting....TAKE HIS CLASS BUT ALWAYSSSS DO YOUR HOMEWORK....da quizes are based on da homework

I can't say enough good things about this teacher. He has to move through the material quickly, but he is thorough, clear, and patient. I never once saw him falter on questions. His exams and quizzes are not easy, but they prepare you for the final and that's important! Take this guy if you want to be prepared for higher level math courses!

I like going to class and I hate math. Good professor. I have to agree he is patient and clear. Answers all questions. Will make sure you understand the material. Definitely prepares you for the final. Loved this professor because I'm bad at math and he helped me understand concepts better. I strongly suggest taking this professor.

a good teacher, covers the material well and helps u out in his office hours. that said, he can be pompous and rude, so much so, that it's like a cocky frat boy is teaching the class. Read ur book, do ur HW and don't skip a class.

Energetic and helpful teacher. If you attend classes and take notes on example problems and then spend some time, will get a good grade. Is clear with material and is willing to help.

Amodio is the best math professor Ive taken at Rutgers yet. Is very organized, clear, and helpful. Whatever questions you have he will answer them right there without any roundabouts. Cool professor and knows how to make math easy. I recommend you take Amodio if you can.

cool guy. basic and always helpful. he collects homework but he lets you know when he will be collecting it. he goes over any problems anyone had trouble with in class so hw is self beneficial. he preps ya pretty well for all his tests too. as long as ya go n pay attention, you're good.

I had this guy for Topics in Math, and hes a pretty cool guy. Half the time, he let us out early b/c he ran out of things to teach. Attendance is not always taken, but I suggest going to class b/c the practice problems he does makes the homework 1000xs easier. Overall, a pretty cool guy.

Very funny and cool guy. He makes math fun and helps you out whenever you need it. I chose to take him again in the fall because he was so good

Even though his sarcasm may have gotten annoying times and he is easy to distract... starts talking abt other things he was nonetheless a good professor. i had him for 025 in the summer and he taught me the basics i never learned in high school. i would take him again and he lets us out early after hes finished teaching which is awesome. tests are

Very helpful and funny, really helped sparked my interest in Math.

had him for precalc 011. very straight foward. lets you out about 5 mins early every class. clear good teacher.

Makes math as engaging as possible!

THE BEST MATH PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD! Really cares and doesn't make you feel stupid if you ask a question that seems obvious. Likes to joke with the class, makes things engaging. Take him!

i absolutely despise math, but he made it so much easier to understand. he's very straightforward and explains everything very well. he's a funny guy and will go over hw and quiz answers if you just ask. he over prepares you for the final. he's seriously the best math professor there could be.

This professor makes learning very easy. He explains it and then does examples in class. He basically feeds you the exams which is why going to class is very important. He is willing to try and work hard for those that are willing to do the same.

Best math professor I've had at Rutgers. Makes things so clear and easy to understand. Gives great examples that show up on the exams, and is willing to go over anything u have trouble with. Got an A in the class, wish I could take every math class with him

Super clear and friendly.

Although precalc isn't necessarily easy, especially since there is never a curve and tests averages are around 65-70, he makes the material as clear and easy to understand as possible. Hes always friendly and energetic so if you're taking precalc, hes definitely your best choice.

The most amazing precalc teacher ever! his quizzes are take home so there is no reason you shouldn't get a good grade on those. Do your homework, come to class, and pay attention. You should end up with an A or B. IF you can, take him!

He's awesome! You learn a whole new reason why you do things in math.

I absolutely loved this Professor. He was so clear and organized and very helpful. He basically simplified everything and prepares you really well for all exams. I was never really good at math but with him I was points away from an A. He is funny and really nice, if you need to take PreCalc take it with him!!!!

Prof. Amodio explains the material really well and answers any questions asked. Don't be afraid to ask or go to office hours he's really helpful. He's actually pretty cool and funny but you must STUDY for exams, they will not be that easy. You have to work for a good grade and study ALOT. On the other hand quizzes are easy! Good Luck!

Great professor. Breaks everything down. Always has positive attitude.

Outstanding professor! He broke down the fundamentals of math as a refresher, and continued to build from there. Take him!!

He is a really down to earth guy. Very approachable and he has an amazing personality. I miss his class

The students who didn't like him were the ones who didn't study and did horrible on the tests. Good teacher. Gives study guides for the exams. Explains material well. His sense of humor is sarcastic but it never bothered me.

Professor Amodio is an awesome precalculus professor. Many students think that he's going too fast on the material, but he's actually in the pace of where we are on the syllabus. He tries to make his lectures lively with his sarcastic comments mind you he's lecturing a huge class. Highly recommend attending his office hours if you need extra help.

Even if I fail pre-calc i would be more than happy to take the course again with this guy because he is just an awesome professor. He makes math seem easier than it actually is and if it weren't for the really ridiculously hard exams he would get a perfect score from me. You actually do need to do the practice problems and study.

James was freaking awesome. I didn't do too well in the class, but that's just because math isn't my strong suit. However, he made it bearable. He's hilarious and is always available for extra help. His class helped me begin to understand math even though I'm not too good at it. In any case, I highly recommend this guy!!

Favorite teacher I've had so far. I hate math, and he made it 100x easier. If you go to his office hours you'll be more than prepared for his hard exams. I recommend him!!

Before I took Pre-Calculus with Amodio, I absolutely hated and could not understand math, but Amodio really broke down concepts in a way that made me understand it. He's has a funny and efficient style of teaching. His exams reflect his study practice questions so put in a lot of effort , go to TA office hours, and you can get a B/A. TAKE HIM!

Great Professor. A bit sarcastic (funny tho) and goes a little too fast but he's honestly the best math teacher I've ever had. Before him I couldn't understand math and had anxiety but he really breaks things down for me to understand it and even teach others. Put a lot of work into this class, go to office hours, review quizzes, practice a lot

Math was my worst subject, but after taking precalc with this professor, I got a lot better in math. He's extremely helpful, kind, and cares if you don't understand the material. He's seriously the best math teacher i've had at rutgers and i feel a lot more confident now in taking future math courses because of him

Professor Amodio was the most incredible professor I have had so far. I can honestly say I have gotten better at math since taking him, like actually better. He is hilarious, witty, engaging, and has tricks that make the hardest concepts so much easier. Beware of quizzes in this class, but if you study he is fair. I went to every single lecture.

Amodio is great. he spends all his time answering everyone's questions and know exactly how to teach. sometimes i dont like how he assumes you know the basic but make sure you attend all of his classes and ask questions! he will answer !! super nice! this class is made to be extremely intense so dont blame him and do all your work and more!

He's the only pre calc professor that doesn't curve anything, and probably has the hardest exams, so this class is not an easy A at all. I had with other professors that had easier exams and their exams were all curved. He's funny and nice, but this class was extremely hard.

Took Precalc 112 with Amodio in Fall 2016, he's an amazing professor!! If you go to lecture, do the web assign, and use his review problems you'll do fine! Also, someone wrote that he's the only precalc prof to not curve, but Precalc does not curve in general (so there aren't any precalc profs that do a curve). He's great, I definitely recommend!

Makes math easy. He is super buff, I think he works out before he comes to class. He is always in a good mood and makes you want to learn. Be sure to ask questions, he will elaborate. Good lecturer, make sure to pay attention though. He isn't a difficult professor, but the material is challenging.

Probably the best math professor you can have at Rutgers. Will definitely take him again if he teaches pre calc 2.

Best professor for Precalc part 1 & 2. He's a funny, caring professor and lecture halls are fun

I am literally obsessed with this man. Had him for both precalc 1 and 2 and I look forward to going to lecture because of him. He is so funny and after all this time I am just used to his teaching style. Listen to him and take advantage of how well he prepares you for the final. I will miss him dearly and wish he taught calc next semester :(

really good professor. his reviews for each exam are the exact same as the exam. go to his reviews before the exam, it really helps

Hands down one of the best professors I have ever had at Rutgers. Pre calc is a dreaded class here at Rutgers but he makes sure students know what is expected of them on the exams and his reviews are always super helpful. He makes the class super fun and makes sure people understand what he is trying to explain. If you attend classes, you'll pass.

He's a really great teacher. If you don't understand something he'll explain it to you perfectly. However, if you have Beth as a recitation teacher, you're in trouble. She confuses students by teaching it a totally different way than Amodio and over complicates the problems and is very nit picky with the quizzes. To pass, you gotta know the stuff.

I took amodio for precal part 1&2. part 2 is easier for class exams but much harder on the final (part1 harder for class exam but bit easier for final). for the final u need to make sure you know everything from the beginning. if you want to pass this class, you better sit in the front and ask questions. thats how i passed precal

dudes funny and straightforward with the material, webassigns were 100 tries and show another version. tests based on homework

Very very nice guy. The material is fast and furious (he eve says that to you.) you gotta stay on top of the work !! The tests and final are hard and the final is a math depertment final so there is no getting around it. Make sure you understand the material and that you practice and do some more practice!

Very snarky professor, but in a good way that he acts like your weird uncle. He's super straightforward with notes and happy to take questions (also please just humor him in lecture). I go to his office hours and he is very chill and glad to help! A lot of his past students actually come for his help with other math courses too lol

I am absolutely obsessed with this man. Took him for precalc 1 and he wasn't teaching precalc 2 this semester but there were things that were not making sense so I went to him a couple of times, and he helped me out even though he was under no obligation to. He is an amazing professor and a really good person.

Professor Amodio is the man! Precalc at Rutgers is very hard, but Amodio is very straightforward and makes learning easy. I learned so much in his class and never thought I was that good at math until I took him. He teaches you math the right way. I'm expecting an A in the class after taking the final. He is a 10/10 professor!

Amodio is a great Professor if you pay attention during his lectures and do the homework plus extra practice you should be fine. Dont skip out on classes or youll be behind also make sure to really study because his exams are hard. If you put effort itll go a long way and if you need extra help his office hours also helped me too.

One of the best professors here at Rutgers. Math is literally so difficult at RU and if you already have a hard time then 20/10 would recommend him. He actually cares about whether u get the material and take the time to answer any questions u have during class, after, or in his office hours. Great at teaching and enthusiastic

Precalc at Rutgers is hard as is so make sure you go to class. Don't really need the textbook but there is an ebook that comes with the webassign. Study the quizzes and review old exams if you can get it from someone who took it already, they help a lot. Amodio is a nice professor and tries to make the material as clear as possible for you.

Amodio is a pretty good guy. He knows that Pre Calc at Rutgers is one of the hardest classes so his way of teaching is extremely helpful. He's intimidating at times but it's for the best. First exam was the hardest for me.. second not bad and final is okay. Quizzes are fairly easy but be prepared to work for your grade and do not fall behind.

Amodio was a great professor, wish I had him for 111. He's funny and is straight up with you. Attend office hours because they really help. Everything he does is for a reason, straight forward learning techniques and he helps you to better understand the topics. Of course you have to study but thats with all math courses.

Greatest teacher ever for precalc at rutgers. He will show you shortcuts for solving problems. He will also get you ready for the final exam. He will give you similar for to review for exams.

He's the one of the very few math professors that is always willing to help and knows what he is doing. He uses shortcuts to help you and precalc part 1 is weirdly difficult so I got an A because of his teaching style. Always go to office hours.

This professor is just AMAZING. Math is a hard subject and I have never been good, but the way he teaches makes it easy or at least bearable to pass. He is a good teacher and makes the long lectures fun and entertaining. My favorite professor! He does not take attendance, but I would recommend to attend in order to better understand the material.

Best Math professor at Rutgers! Pre calc is hard but he makes it easy to understand. He is great at explaining this subject and makes sure that you understand what is going on. GO To Class and Do all the work, also office hours are very helpful if you don't understand.

Don't listen to these reviewers giving this class a 3/5 difficulty. I got an A and would give it a 4-4.5/5 difficulty. Math department at RU ranked top 20 in the world so math classes here are beyond difficult: more than half the class failed. He's the best option, but that doesn't mean this class is easy. Attend office hours and come prepared.

THE GOAT. He knows exactly how to teach us students in ways that we understand. He also gives past exams as study guides and they are super helpful! His lectures are also straight to the point and helpful. Chill and funny, the kind of math teacher everyone loves. The difficulty really depends on you and how good you are with math but he's the best!

Professor Amodio made math easier to understand and is definitely one of the best math professor at Rutgers. He is really funny and cares about his students, which is why he will answer all of the questions his students ask. The exams are similar to the study guide he gives. As long as you attend lectures, you will be fine.

Highly recommend. Easy to understand much better than the other Math professors. Study guides are basically the test with a couple of changed numbers.

hes chill. you have to attend class or else your going to be lost in the course. he does a good job explaining things and is acessible.

He was a great teacher had him during the summer very nice, sometimes funny went through lessons really quick. He also explains everything well and is all around great teacher would definitely recommend him he is a cool professor.

I wish i can take him for every math class lol. I had him in the summer and I never thought I would get an A in the course I previously failed. But he really is amazing. His practice exams are the same as exams just with different numbers. So funny, and nice to just talk to about random stuff lol.

made pre calc 112 a breeze, he posts exam reviews that are exactly like his exams which is very helpful!! overall his explanations are so easy to understand

Tests are straightforward, he gives you exam reviews, lectures aren't completely dry. Honestly, if you put in the work you will get a good grade.

Awesome Professor! Professor Amodio is very caring and his teaching style is very effective. If you want to pass Pre-Calc 1&2 this is your guy. Appreciates his sense of humor and passion for teaching. Do the study guides for the exams! Overall great experience and not very hard.

Professor Amodio is an amazing Math teacher who wants success for all of his students, if you show up to lecture, take notes, and do the homework you will pass the class.

He is a really great professor. You really do need to pay attention in lecture in order to succeed, it really is important to listen to all the things he says. Pay attention to his suggestions. As long as you do exactly what he tells you to and you understand concepts you will be okay! He is very funny and a great prof.

Professor Amodio was one of the best math teachers I've ever had. Precalc at Rutgers is just generally hard, but he does his best to make it easy and he's really funny. He also posts his past exams on canvas and they're usually pretty similar to the actual exams. If you have to take this course I highly recommend taking it with him.

I don't think that Prof. Amodio is a bad instructor, but better suited for students who are naturally good at math and have a good understanding of foundational concepts. If you skip steps when you work out problems or do a lot of mental math, Prof. Amodio is probably a good fit for you. Don't be afraid to ask questions, he will help you!

Go to office hours 100%

Precalc is hard, but if you have to take it, take it with Amodio. The lectures are really easy to follow. I think I learned more by taking one semester of precalc with Amodio than I did in the entirety of high school math. (quick PSA: STUDY FOR YOUR EXAMS. No matter how good your professor is, if you don't study/pay attention, you will struggle)

Prof Amodio was excellent. His lectures were very organized and easy to follow. After having a super confusing professor earlier in the year, when I switched into his class I was finally able to understand the material. He simplifies problems and gives good short cuts. Precalc at RU is hard but he makes it very manageable.Would take him again.

Amodio is one of the better math professors at Rutgers but that doesn't change the fact that precalc is still hard. I would say he is great at teaching and keeps class interesting, but sometimes he wouldn't fully write out problems and do part in his head. He was always open for questions and would help before/after class and office hours. STUDY!

This professor is amazing—funny, passionate, and clearly loves teaching. To succeed, just do the homework, study, and complete the review; his exams match it exactly. Those who failed and are hating on him on here, probably didn't try at all, and can't take a joke.He's caring, passionate, and a professor you wish others could emulate.

if you need to take algebra- take him. take home quizzes and all homework assignments due last day of the semester. he walks you through examples rather than starting from scratch and covers a lot of material per class. not mandatory attendance- but need to be there for take home quizzes.

Professor Amodio is a great professor. Has great sense of humor too. I took precalc last sem with a different professor and i failed. But with him i was able to understand complex problems and improve my grade. Our class size was really small so he would answer anyones question. His exams are really tough but they payoff in the final.

Really cares about his students and genuinely wants to help them understand the material.