4.8

Janis Cimperman

Mathematics - St. Cloud State University

4.8
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
93%
Would Retake
90
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

93%

Would Retake

90

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

78

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8

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1

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What Students Say

She is willing to do anything to help you

MATH201 - 5.0 rating

She is the absolute best math teacher I've ever taken

MATH201 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
B (7)
A (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(8)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 20 reported grades
B: 7
A: 4
A-: 3
A+: 1
Common Tags
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (6)
Caring (5)
Gives good feedback (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Hilarious (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Participation matters (2)
Rating Trend

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+0.13 avg change
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196

5.0

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MTH193

5.0

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MATH112

5.0

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MATH196

5.0

(9)

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5.0

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Difficulty by Course

330

5.0

196

4.0

MAT115

4.0

MATH201

3.3

MATH301

3.2

Reviews (90)
5.0
3.0
MATH330
Mar 28, 2003

Always positive and smiling. Not a huge math fan but she made the course fun and meaningful.

5.0
3.0
MTH193
Apr 22, 2003

I would recommend her all the way!! SHe is very cool and I would easily take her again!! Very good at math and helping her students!

5.0
1.0
MATH115
Nov 7, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Nov 24, 2003

Very intense teacher. Talks alot, makes you participate, which is a good thing. I had her for precalculus, and thanks to her i was able to understand it very well, and also enjoy my time spent in the class. Awesome teacher!

5.0
1.0
MATH112
Dec 8, 2003

Awesome professor! Super funny, very energetic, makes the hour go quickly. Makes you have fun in math. Not super clear for me at times, but she is more than willing to help outside of class.

4.0
4.0
MAT115
Dec 12, 2003

Fairly hard class, about 3 hours of homework per night. Pretty eccentric teacher, expains everything very well. Somewhat strict, but fair.

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Feb 16, 2004

She can your questions clearly. She is a great teacher. Makes math fun.

5.0
3.0
MATH330
Feb 24, 2004

great teacher! makes class fun, and explains things very well, and in a way you can understand. She also very funny!

4.0
5.0
MATH115
Apr 13, 2004

She teaches a very fast paced course. You must keep up on your homework, or you will struggle. But she is so energetic, and makes everyone participate. Tests are quite difficult, and you have take home assignments and quizes on your homework.

5.0
3.0
MATH330
Apr 21, 2004

tries to be helpful but doesn't do reviews in class for tests.

5.0
1.0
MATH330
Apr 23, 2004

Awesome teacher: tries to make students love math as much as she does - and she is easy to understand!!

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Apr 30, 2004

Fun, great teacher, very fair.

3.0
4.0
MATH115
Aug 21, 2004

she's to obnoxious, i was too distracted by her chippery voice and fast pace that it was impossible to learn anything. the test were hard and the homework was load after load.

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Nov 19, 2004

Simply great. She LOVES MATH AND SHOWS IT everyday, as class goes on she uses it as a way to keep the ENTIRE class active for lecture. Easily approachable, helps every student who goes to her, and discusses where they are at individually, (will individually help student w/ personal math setbacks).

5.0
1.0
MATH330
Nov 29, 2004

WOW...unbelievable teacher. I went in with total math anxiety and came out with an A. I would recommend finding a study partner too, it made all the difference for me. Plus janis is the best math teacher i've ever had....ever!

3.0
5.0
330
Dec 13, 2004

This class doesnt seem like its going to be hard but then you get the tests(which are really hard) and its not there. Dont do anything that is not in the directions because you will not get credit.

5.0
4.0
MATH112
Apr 22, 2005

She is the best professor I have had at SCSU. I would recommend her. She is very helpful and explains things clearly. Tests are hard because she makes you show all our your work. You have a lot of time to finish projects for extra points though.

5.0
4.0
MATH112
May 5, 2005

This professor was AMAZING!! I really enjoyed her class and understood the math because she made it fun and really interesting. I highly recommend her. Tests are a little difficult, but overall the class was fun and interesting.

5.0
3.0
MATH112
May 11, 2005

My Hero! She is so helpful and clear to understand. If you don't get your work handed in your grade will suffer. IF YOU STUDY the exams and quizes aren't hard, but only if you study. her study guides are helpful as well.

5.0
3.0
MATH330
May 16, 2005

This is one of the best professors at SCSU! Her tests are hard- but if you study your NOTES (not the book/assignments) you will do well. She is very approachable anf LOVES math which makes the class fun.

5.0
3.0
MATH112
Jun 11, 2005

By FAR the best professor in the Math department. She clearly loves her work, and thoroughly understands the material. Questions in class are answered without making students feel stupid. Tests were difficult, quizzes were ok, projects were hard: take your questions to her office hours, study your notes, show up every day and you will do fine. :)

5.0
1.0
MATH115
Sep 16, 2005

She was an awesome teachers, she was able to helpe you out, the quizzes got you ready for the test, and then when the tests came down to it, the tests, well I was ready for them when they came about. Great prof!

5.0
2.0
MATH196
Oct 16, 2005

Has the kewlest bulk cut hair you will ever see on a professor. It is sweet!

5.0
3.0
MATH196
Nov 11, 2005

Be prepared to be enthusiastic about math if you're going to take her! She makes learning fun and is very passionate about what she does. I highly recommend that you take her!

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Nov 14, 2005

Still remembers my name and says Hi in the hallway, even after three years; and I only had her for one class. Gets you involved, which turns out to be a good thing, even though being called in isn't fun at the time. Recommended.

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Nov 21, 2005

she loves math very much and seems like she really cares about helping the students understand, she invited me to her office to get help at understanding before a test.

5.0
4.0
196
Dec 2, 2005

she knows her stuff!! she teaches it similar to high school but is good for a math class. she is the best teacher i have taken, i had to take it 3 times!!!

5.0
2.0
MATH196
Dec 15, 2005

has great teaching enthusiasm. very clear and organized. always helpul and makes math fun for the students just trying to get through it. extremely positive attitude

5.0
2.0
MATH196
Dec 21, 2005

Sometimes it was hard to pay attention in class being hung over, but she tried to make math as fun as it can be. Her tests were fair, everything was explained well. random homework collection kinda sucked, but keeps you doing the work. I ended up getting a B, if I had gone to class more and done the homework i'd of easily gotten an A

5.0
1.0
MATH196
Dec 24, 2005

Very nice lady. Class is very straight forward and easy if you do the homework. She is SUPER willing to help you if you have ANY troubles at all. She didn't even care that people came late everyday.

5.0
2.0
MATH196
Dec 26, 2005

The best math teacher I've had.

5.0
4.0
196
Jan 1, 2006

Very nice lady!! Super hyper at 9am! She goes over the material a lot...I personally found it tough, but math isn't my subject AT ALL!! She was super nice and very helpfull!

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Sep 11, 2006

Really nice teacher. I recommend her, especially if math isn't your strong point, like me. Doesn't make you feel stupid if you don't know an answer in class and will help you out if you need help. TAKE HER!!

5.0
1.0
MATH115
Sep 11, 2006

She was a great teacher who kept you on your toes!

4.0
3.0
MATH330
Oct 18, 2006

very clear in the way that she wants you to do things.. and always teaches the least confusing way of getting an answer... i would take this class over again and i hate math

5.0
4.0
MATH115
Dec 14, 2006

She is without a doubt the best Math teacher I've ever had! I started out poorly in the class but if u actually work in class and keep up you can do well with her as a professor.

5.0
4.0
MATH115
Nov 8, 2007

LOVE HER, very helpful if you ask, keeps the class fun and lively, best teacher i have ever had without a doubt

5.0
2.0
MATH330
Nov 16, 2007

Simply the best college professor I've ever had in any class. Dynamic, fun and helpful. Take her if you can.

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Nov 28, 2007

Wonderful teacher! Completely changed my viewpoint on math. Challenging, but fun. She is a fun lady and can make anything interesting. Take her if you can.

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Dec 5, 2007

To anyone who is good at noticing subtleties you will notice that Janis Cimperman is a very sadistic person. She knows her material and will gladly help you but has a tendancy to "strike out" at students; especially if you're not her favorite student or she has just made a mistake. Don't take her unless you excell at math.

5.0
3.0
MATH113
Dec 26, 2007

Very enthusiastic about the subject and knows it extremely well. Totally willing to help as much as you like. She may move a little too quickly for some and it can be hard to keep up at times, but if you ask she'll clarify as needed. Involves the entire class and keeps it interesting. If you put in the time you'll do just fine.

2.0
5.0
MATH330
Jan 9, 2008

BAD professor! If you haven't been in any math for awhile I would highly advise not taking her! Her tests are hard-most of the material on the test was never talked about& what she says to study is never on the test. I got a D in her class bc she said I needed more math but come 2 find out I just needed a new teacher bc I got a B w/ a diff. profess

5.0
1.0
MATH113
Apr 25, 2008

VERY FUN! She knows the material well and makes sure that everyone knows her office hours if you have questions. Material on tests is EXACTLY what is discussed in class. Must listen and attend to achieve an A though.

5.0
2.0
MATH113
May 2, 2008

great teacher....loves her job and have lots of fun when teachin....test you have to study for...overall kool class

5.0
4.0
MATH196
Nov 22, 2008

Good teacher. Attendance mandatory because there are random quizzes and you learn more when you attend. Tests are fairly hard- 10 questions roughly with 5 parts per question: get 1 part wrong and 20% of your grade is shot. Good teacher though- 2 book assignments/ week and 2 online assignments/ week.

5.0
1.0
MATH196
Dec 9, 2008

She is one of the most entertaining professors in the St. Cloud State University.

5.0
5.0
MATH196
Dec 28, 2008

Excellent, Excellent, Excellent. If you have the chance to take her for a math class, do it. Yes math is tough, but her lectures were clear and she was organized. Always helpful and available during office time. The best professor I have had at SCSU,so far.

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Apr 30, 2009

I never enjoyeed math but she does a great job explaining it. Take her if you can

5.0
1.0
MATH115
May 1, 2009

This class is somewhat fast paced. She is very helpful when you need it and a very entertaining way of ridiculing people who are not showing up or paying attention (like me). I hate math, but she makes it bearable.

5.0
4.0
MATH115
Oct 19, 2009

She is seriously a great teacher! I have had some really bad teachers in the past, especially in math. She makes every class period interesting (even at 9 am). I took AP Calc in highschool and it was a great review, it was pretty tough for precalc class. ALWAYS do the homework, the tests are reasonably hard but if you listen and do HW you are good.

5.0
4.0
MATH115
Nov 4, 2009

I used to hate math until the very first day I met Professor Cimperman! She is sooo great in many aspects, but most importantly, her teaching! She is the best and one of the only good math teachers I've ever had! LOOOOVE her class!

5.0
4.0
MATH115
Nov 7, 2009

Take this woman! She makes everything easy to understand and if, by chance, you don't get something, she will not hesitate to help you during her office hours

5.0
4.0
MATH330
Jan 12, 2010

Everyone is worried about Math 330, but Cimperman was AWESOME!! Very thorough, explained everything, was available if I had questions. Tests were on exactly what we covered! Do the homework, and you will have a great experience with her!

4.0
4.0
MATH115
May 4, 2010

Cimperman definitely knows her stuff. She's very smart but hard to keep up with. Great at teaching concepts but loves to call on students for the answers esp if you're not 100% focused! Don't expect to pass if you don't attend class. No late work accepted. Overall, good professor.

5.0
4.0
MATH115
May 30, 2010

Prof. Cimperman is one of the ONLY Math profs at SCSU that actually enjoys teaching and seeing people learn. She's funny while she teaches. She's thorough. But make sure you're paying attention. If she thinks you're not paying attention she will immediately call on you. She doesn't accept late work though. GREAT PROFESSOR!

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Aug 25, 2010

Professor Cimperman is an amazing math teacher. If you have trouble with any of the assigned problems see her during office hours and she help make sure you understand it.

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Sep 11, 2010

She's one of the best math teach I've ever. She randomly pick students to answer her question. No fear, cause if you don't know the answer, she'll explain it instead of making silly/offending jokes like other professors do. I believe there were 4 tests and a final. 100% on the recommending part. :)

5.0
1.0
MATH330
Oct 14, 2010

AWESOME teacher! Explains concepts well. Is available and helpful. Really loves math and teaching. Highly reccommended.

5.0
3.0
MATH330
Apr 13, 2011

Succhhhhh a good teacher! She is always so energetic, not to mention quite hilarious. Explains everything very well, crystal clear. Gives homework, but not too much and not too little, just the right amount. If you don't understand, she's always there to help. HIGHLY SUGGEST HER! One of the best math teachers I've ever had :D..& I don't like math!!

5.0
3.0
MATH301
Dec 27, 2011

I hate math, and usually don't do very well in math classes. Cimperman was very helpful and helped me understand everything she covered. I HIGHLY recommend her, probably one of the best professors I've had in four years of college.

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Feb 7, 2012

Great professor. Knows her stuff and goes beyond the call of duty for her students. Very easy to understand the material with her. She keeps the students involved so class doesn't get boring and time seems to fly. Also very enthusiastic about math in general which can be humorous and fun. TAKE EVERY MATH CLASS WITH HER IF YOU CAN!!

5.0
3.0
MATH112
Dec 4, 2012

Best teacher I have had at st cloud. (Isn't saying much) but she truley does an amazing job. Take her

5.0
1.0
MATH301
Feb 8, 2013

Absolutely delightful! Really clear with her instruction and as long as you do the Math XL work and come to class you'll do fine on tests! I'd recommend taking math with her. She knows her stuff and knows how to teach it.

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Nov 22, 2013

She is a very nice and helpful professor. I highly recommend students to take her class. You will never regret to take her class.

5.0
4.0
MATH112
Dec 18, 2013

Best professor I've had at state thus far. I've always had a very hard time with math, and had taken it once before, and received a D. She explained concepts in a way that was understandable, and was great at keeping everyone engaged and focused. If you're someone that has trouble in this course, take her class. You won't regret it.

5.0
3.0
MATH112
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2014

Loved Prof. Cimperman. Extremely sweet and cares about her students. She explains the materials very well in class. Being absent doesn't hurt your grade but it's extremely helpful for MathXL and tests.

5.0
3.0
MATH112
May 7, 2014

Love Cimperman! She's a funny lady and she likes to make math fun! She likes to call on you even if you don't know the answer, not to make fun of you at all but just to get a few people interested! Take notes! Do the homework online! Ask any question and she will help. She really makes this class enjoyable even though it was a medium hard class.

5.0
3.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2014

Great professor. I would highly recommend Professor Cimperman due to her dedication and honesty to the students. Contains the will to help with a great attitude. Loved the class.

5.0
3.0
MATH112
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2014

She's a great professor! Her office hours is very helpful. Go see her if you have any questions. Do homeworks in MML+ textbook and you will get an A in the exams!

5.0
4.0
MATH201
Grade: C+
May 4, 2015

Amazing teacher. She is willing to do anything to help you. Take all math with her if possible

4.0
3.0
MATH201
Grade: A-
May 15, 2015

She is willing to help any student. She has plenty of office hours. Take notes, do book assignments, and ask questions and you will do great in class.

5.0
2.0
MATH192
Grade: A-
Nov 30, 2015

She is really sweet and will always work with you to help you get a better grade.

5.0
3.0
MATH112
Grade: D+
May 3, 2016

Great teacher but I had a hard time in the class because I'm not good at math. I would take it with her again and I might have to anyway

5.0
3.0
MATH112
May 17, 2016

She makes understandable math for someone like me that dont like math. she is really passionate with the subject.

5.0
4.0
MATH201
Grade: A
May 20, 2016

Absolutely fabulous teacher!

5.0
3.0
MATH201
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2016
Would take again

Really cares about her students and she is so adorable! There are home works assignments for each chapter but they are optional and you only have to turn them in if you get below a C on the test. There are a couple you have to do and turn in (reviews).There about 4-5 tests and a final, as long as you pay attention and really try you'll pass easily.

5.0
3.0
MATH201
Sep 27, 2016
Would take again

She is the absolute best math teacher I've ever taken! She goes slow enough and really explains things so her students can understand. She writes her notes on the board so it's easy to follow along. Her assignments aren't super long, and they only have to be turned in if you get a C or lower on a test (except for a few exceptions). She's so sweet!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH201
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

helped me to love math

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH113
Jan 13, 2017
Would take again

great professor that loves what she teaches, and is actually good at teaching. She helps by spreading enthusiasm and encourages everyone to pay attention and work in class. She's a great teacher, occasionally putting students on the spot so they are paying attention. 10/10 would take her trig class again

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH112
Grade: B
May 17, 2017
Would take again

Took math 112 with her in the spring and i'm definetely glad I did.. Gives really good feedback and literally begs students to go see her when they don't understand a topic... very helpful proffesor and tells you what you need to do to stay on track.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH301
Grade: B
Jul 18, 2017
Would take again

Content can be confusing at times but she is very helpful during office hours and wants you to succeed. Tests can be difficult so make sure to study! She is very funny in class and takes good notes for students to follow. If you go to class, follow the notes and ask questions , you will be just fine. Highly recommend taking classes with her.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
MATH201
Grade: B
Nov 6, 2017
Would take again

She is very willing to meet and discuss homework problems. Can talk to her about anything.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH113
Grade: B
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

She is a fantastic and caring teacher. I took this class at Ridgewater and was getting like a 30 percent. I took it with her and I currently have a B. I feel like some of the lectures are hard to focus because they are to fast but she is very willing to meet outside of class and help. Do the work and you will get the grade you deserve.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
3.0
MATH201
Grade: B-
Dec 31, 2017
Would take again

Cimperman is probably the best when it comes to making sure all of her material is clear to every student. Being in class is necessary if you want a good grade because learning in class with her is easier than missing class and teaching yourself. I barely/never used the textbook because her graded assignments and handouts were great study material.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Would take again
5.0
4.0
MATH301
Feb 21, 2018
Would take again

She is an awesome professor! Funny and ready to help when you need! Her class is always interactive and you actually learn something.

3.0
4.0
MATH301
Grade: B
May 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Goes very fast in lectures and assumes you know prior material. Lots of hands-on activities in class. Tests are very challenging, you have to work hard to succeed in her class.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH113
Grade: A-
Oct 26, 2018
Would take again

She is great at explaining complex problems on the board.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MATH113
Grade: B
May 16, 2019
Would take again

Lots of homework, grades assignments, homework quizzes and my math lab. She is a very good professor. Always willing to help. She want her students to understand the material. Her exams are quite easy if you study hard of it.

5.0
4.0
MATH113
Grade: A
May 24, 2019
Would take again

She explains material well and is very personable, but there is a lot of homework and she does expect you to know the material very well. Her exams are not too bad if you STUDY for them and KNOW YOUR FORMULAS WELL. Do not miss MML deadlines. She does offer some extra credit, but those problems are extra difficult and you should not count on it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH112
Grade: B
Jun 10, 2019
Would take again

I love her. I have always been bad at math will always be bad at math, but she knows how to tech a student. She is incredible smart, incredibly kind, and wants to help you succeed. She uses my math lab, and hands out supplemental worksheets that she uses to teach. If you fail her class its 100% your fault. She doesn't fail students who want to lrn

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

50%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
B (7)
A (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(8)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 20 reported grades
B: 7
A: 4
A-: 3
A+: 1
Common Tags
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (6)
Caring (5)
Gives good feedback (4)
Amazing lectures (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Hilarious (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Participation matters (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.13 avg change
Dec
Feb
May
Oct
May
Jun
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

196

5.0

(2)

MTH193

5.0

(1)

MATH112

5.0

(19)

MATH196

5.0

(9)

COLLEGEALGEBRA

5.0

(1)
+8 more courses
Difficulty by Course

330

5.0

196

4.0

MAT115

4.0

MATH201

3.3

MATH301

3.2

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