4.1

Jean Richard

Mathematics - Borough of Manhattan Community College

4.1
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
59%
Would Retake
121
Reviews
4.1
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.1
Helpful
4.1
Clarity

59%

Would Retake

121

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What Students Say

Professor J is not helpful

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He does't explain the material well

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Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

84%

Textbook Required

38%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 45 reported grades
A: 17
Not sure yet: 6
B: 5
C: 3
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Clear grading criteria (9)
Amazing lectures (9)
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Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Caring (6)
Participation matters (6)
Inspirational (5)
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Reviews (121)
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MATH150
Apr 19, 2004

Prof richards is an okay professor. the problem is that he explain on chapter in one lesson once in class and the next time you will see him, he will go off and talk about the next chapter. SO, remember don't forget what he said last time.

5.0
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MAT104
Aug 23, 2004

Prof. Richard is extremely patient and is willing to work extra with students who need help. He cares and genuinely wants people to do well in his class. Here's a tip: Do all the problems in the textbook and you will do well on his exams.

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MAT104
May 14, 2005

run! - does not care about nursing students. notwilling to work with you and gives credit to some students and not to others. He has his favorites.

4.0
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MAT150
Jun 14, 2005

He is not that bad, he does try and help you but to me it just seem a little more confusion for myself. P.S. He loves long numbers number during test time.

4.0
3.0
MATH
Nov 18, 2005

He's a good teacher overall.

5.0
2.0
MAT051
Dec 29, 2005

Profesor Richard is very intelligent and knows the subject very well. He is always willing to work with students who are having problems. I reccomend him.

5.0
2.0
MATH150
Jan 13, 2006

Prof. Jean is one of the best mat150 Profs. I highly recomend him. He explains th concept very well and cares about his students. If you don't understand a subject he will go it over until you get it. Keep in mind he allows you take the formulas to the exams. Take him..

5.0
1.0
MATH104150
Mar 23, 2006

His is an extremly good guy. He explains complex concepts very clearly. He knows his subjects very well. He is always available to help students. All my classmates love him. He is the best!

5.0
2.0
MATH150
Apr 3, 2006

His class is hot! You better register early, otherwise the seats will not be available. His teaching style is very very helpful. It's a joyment to take his class.

5.0
1.0
MAT104
May 2, 2006

The best if you need help he will go over it 100 times if need be until you get that "A"

5.0
2.0
MAT150
May 3, 2006

Prof. Richard loves math and he appreciates teaching. Who in BMCC appreciates their work? No other teacher like him! I appreciated his patience, his ability to walk the students through the material and ALL of the help! Pick him for your next Math course.

5.0
1.0
STATS
Jul 4, 2006

So nice, so sweet, so humane! I hate math but I was blessed by God to have fallen in his classroom! He is great and will have all the patience in the world to help you out with your problems, he cares a lot about his students and is very fair. Even a math****like me was able to pass his stats class! He is the real thing! I love this man!

5.0
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MAT100
Jun 2, 2007

i took fund of math. INSANELY AND RIDICULOUSLY EASY! i barely studied and had a 100 average on my tests. he makes it so easy, and the basic concepts are almost a joke. soooo easy! anyway, i got an A. he's also really nice and extreeemeely laid back! i missed around 5 classes but he didn't drop my grade at all. highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
STATS150
Jan 8, 2008

He is a great professor. He loves what he teaches and loves to teach. He is VERY helpful to answer all your questions and wants to you to do well in his class. I highly recommend to take him.

4.0
4.0
MATH100
Jan 11, 2008

He failed me. I will take the class again. I feel that he wasn't fair in grading me. I wasn't doing that bad. I failed like one test and I don't know what I got on the final. He was O.K. The rest of the class liked him.

5.0
2.0
MATH100
Jan 31, 2008

Prof. Richard may well have saved my college career. I have failed EVERY SINGLE math class since junior high,so I was praying for at least a D. He is laid back but very thorough, patient,SUPER smart (speaks 6 languages).His teaching method makes the most obscure mathmatical concept crystal clear. Suffice to it say,I got an A in his class.

5.0
1.0
MATH104
Apr 30, 2008

Great professor! Very patient and truly cares about helping his students do well.

5.0
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STA150
May 30, 2008

he is the best prof ever, simply amazing, he takes time to explain the topics and if you need any help he is their at your service...... this class was amazing

5.0
1.0
MATH104
Jul 12, 2008

i just take this prof for summer 1. he gives curves. 3 quizzes drop the lowest grade. a midterm and a final. in this prof class you have chances to pass than to fail. He does care about nursing students. He explains and explains until you get it. I am a working mom married with children and I have an B in his class.

5.0
1.0
MATH104
Jul 12, 2008

I just finish math 104 for summer1. If you are a texbook person he is the professor for you. He gives review for each quizzes, midterm and final. he give curves and dro the lowest grade. What he reviews in class will be on the tests. If you do all the problem in the book you will pass his class with an A and a B. I got a B.

5.0
3.0
MAT150
Jul 24, 2008

He's awesome. I've been doing poorly in math since 8th grade. For the first time in my life I actually understood concepts that I couldn't in high school from taking his class.

5.0
1.0
MAT150
Sep 11, 2008

take this class! easy A reviews for every test. goes over it step by step.

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MAT104
Jan 3, 2009

Prof knows teaching, knows the subject. But class is boring. Do not help anybody to get good grade. You have to earn it by hardwork. Not an easy professor. He makes the quizes harder involving harder multiplication / division figures. If you want to learn this is a good class. If you want an easy grade think twice.

5.0
1.0
MAT104
Jan 12, 2009

Best Prof if you are nursing students highly recommended clear lectures and review for exams only 3 drops lowest easy class A

3.0
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MAT150
Feb 18, 2009

he is a GREATTTTT teacher!! the best math teacher!! i reccommend him to anyone because he is clear wit what he is teaching! easy A!!

5.0
2.0
MATH109
Apr 28, 2009

He is a great professor. He takes his time and tech you all the math problems and he will go over it until you get it. Easy to talk to and very helpful. He drops the lowest grade except for the midterm and the final. I highly recommend him to anyone thinking about taking a math course!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
MAT9A1
May 7, 2009

BEST MATH PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD!!!1 MAKES U UNDERSTAND IT..CHOOSE HIS CLASS HE IS A VERY GREAT TEACHER!

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MATH150
Jul 8, 2009

summer class.late 10-15 every single day. he gave no H.W. you might think its good but it wasnt, didnt give us enough practice to learn everything.quiz every week. didnt use text.waste of $ to make us buy gave a list of what will be on final.when we got the exam less than half was on it. made us waste time studying for stuff not on actual final.HAR

5.0
1.0
MATH150
Jul 9, 2009

Professor Jean was great. I was in Summer Session I class and my experience was the complete opposite. The Professor was so easy to understand and he hardly ever gave homework and his quizzes/tests were the exact same kinds of questions we painstakingly went through in class. Don't buy book though. You don't need it!

5.0
2.0
STAT511
Aug 24, 2009

I took summer session 2 and the teacher was great!. He makes sure that everyone understands his lecture. You will never get bored and make sure that you participate at his class. I recommend him to all students who needs to take statistics.

5.0
2.0
MAT150
Aug 31, 2009

Prof Richard is the best! Helps to understand the subject better if you'll go to his office hours but don't go there unprepared!

5.0
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MAT209
Dec 22, 2009

Good, fair professor. 3 quizzes (drops the lower grade) + midterm + final..and 5% class participation. Can bring in formulas to exams; lots of revision. Prof is a little quick, but stops frequently if people have questions. Available for help if needed.

5.0
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MATH209
Dec 23, 2009

He is the best. I wish every professor would be so clear and honest. Drops the lowest grade and he is able to help if somebody need it!!! It was a pleasure to take Statistic with HIM!!!!!

5.0
2.0
MAT209
Dec 23, 2009

Prof. Richard is very helpful...he explains all the material until everyone understands. There are 3 quizzes (lowest grade dropped), midterm and a final. It was a lot to study, the good thing is that you can bring all formulas to quizzes and exams...Highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
STA209
Jan 13, 2010

GREAT PROFESSOR! The material is not very easy, alot of calculations and formulas but he is very helpful. He lets you use a formula sheet during exams so that you don't have to memorize the formulas. He encourages students to ask questions and do problems on the bored. Take his class!

5.0
1.0
STAT124
Jan 17, 2010

prof jean is one of the best math professor i ve ever known.. easy grader, three quizes, drops the lowest. He explains his materials crystal clear to the class and give as many examples as possible just to make it clear. statistics is not an easy subject, but he makes it very easy and interesting. and he's funny as well.

4.0
2.0
MAT100
Feb 6, 2010

he was very easygoing. understanding and was very good at his subject. clear and helpful and wants you to succeed. but for me he disliked me near the end of the semester where he killed my grade to a B cause i came late to his class but he didnt care about latenesses before with other students which was kind of stupid.

5.0
1.0
STAT121
Feb 18, 2010

his is the professor for anybody taking statistics

5.0
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MATH150
Feb 18, 2010

prof is the best when it comes to teaching statistics, he very helpful inside or outside the classrooom, dont have to memorize any formular, and he is crystal clear in all is explanations. he is the best prof EVER!!!!!!

5.0
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STAT209
Jun 2, 2010

a great professor with a lot of respect and patience. i recommend you to take his class

5.0
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MATSTAT
Jun 14, 2010

HE IS A EXCELLENT PROFESSOR HE TAKES HIS TIME AND TEACHES EVERYTHING STEP BY STEP I AM TAKING HIM NOW AND HE IS GREAT!!!!!!!!!

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MATST150
Jul 13, 2010

Dr. Jean Richards is a very professional and patient teacher. He provides you with all of the tools to obtain a great grade. Do practice problems at home. I actually learned alot in his class. I received the grade I worked for. Thanks Professor for your patience and your knowledge. 3 quizes, drops lowest grade.

5.0
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STAT150
Jul 28, 2010

Take him... If you good at math you will get an A.. If you okay at math you will get an A... I passed all my test with 90s.. He so helpful.. You just get everything when teaches...

5.0
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MAT150
Aug 2, 2010

Extremely nice & very patient with questions. Math is not my fave subject, so one can imagine how painful it was to sit there for 5 hours on a Saturday. The material in the beginning was easy, but once he got towards the end & started probability was when i crashed. 3 quizes, drops the lowest grade, a midterm & a final. No text book required.

5.0
1.0
STA150
Aug 28, 2010

He is so nice. I am glad I took his class. Respectful teacher. Thank him a lot.

5.0
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MAT209
Apr 14, 2011

HE IS A GREAT PRO. I LIKE HIS CLASS A LOT. HELPFUL AND NOT HARD. IF U STUDY,I CAN GET AN A.

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MAT150
Jul 13, 2011

Great teacher. Very patient and nice. Almost too nice. He kept asking people to turn off their cells phones but people kept texting and texting, which was distracting and rude. I would certainly take him again.

5.0
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MAT150
Aug 17, 2011

Dr. Richard is one of the gems at BMCC. He is incredibly smart, patient, kind and loves to teach. Take his class, work hard and show up. You will be surprised how much you can learn, whether math is easy for you or not.

5.0
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MAT150
Aug 26, 2011

He's a truly wonderful professor. Wants to answer any and all questions, will repeat himself many times with no problem! goes at a good pace, and gets to know all students. He is so kind and nice about everything, and treats all students equally, knows his stuff and wants you to know it too!

5.0
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MAT081
Nov 28, 2011

awesome

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MAT209
Dec 26, 2011

OMG!! This prof. is just an awesome person and teacher. He knows what he's talking about!! I wish I could take this guy for every math class I need..but Im grading after this fall 11 semester!!In order to get an A ( which I did)..you have to do the HW.ask questions when needed.. participate.and pay close attention.I know it seems hard..but it's not

5.0
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MAT150
Aug 16, 2012

Yes guys, He is AMAZING!!!! Statistics is not easy, especially, if you are not a math major, but he explains the material very well and gives good notes. You do not need to buy a book. I LOVED the class!!! YOU CANNOT GET A BETTER PROFESSOR:-) HE IS PERFECT:-)

5.0
3.0
MAT101
Aug 29, 2012

THE BEST MATHAMATICS PROFESSOR EVER! and this is coming from a student who just barely failed every math course shes ever taken. he was so helpful and patient never annoyed if hes asked the same question twice or rushes through material. he is a very fair teacher knows his stuff and its also really easy to see that he loves what he does. GOT AN A!

5.0
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MAT206
Dec 1, 2012

best teacher of all.. he is awesome explains everything. and over and over again..

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MAG209
Dec 21, 2012

Prof was really nice... Only thing I didn't dislike, is that certain people couldn't keep up at the end... The topics in stats were very similar to each other, and he didn't simply get the point, that there are indeed people who have difficulties differentiate them!!! The final was a really difficult, which changed everybody's final grade to worse!

5.0
1.0
MAT150
Jul 27, 2013

Took him in Fall of 2011, he was alright. Explains everything in depth if needed. I got a C+ but probably could of gotten a higher grade had I focused more. I took his class early in the morning.

5.0
2.0
MAT150
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 15, 2013

Awesome & enthusiastic lecturer. Writes effective & clear notes, provides amble examples related to exams, ensures students understand topics, & is very intelligent & knowledgeable! I'm not strong in math, but he makes it easy to understand. If you're weak in advanced algebra, brush up or you will struggle with the math involved in stats.

5.0
2.0
MAT051
Sep 29, 2013

He is the best professor of maths. Easy to understand. I am not good in Maths but he made it so easy. I can't believe I got an A in maths. We didn't even use the book because he used to wrote the whole problem on the board. he gave hand outs to practice. perfect professor (Y)

5.0
2.0
MAT100
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2014

He is a very nice professor. He is willing to explain as much & as long as you need in order to understand. Will go step by step a million times if necessary!! You dont really need a textbook. I got an A and hated math before taking him! TAKE HIS CLASS, YOU WONT REGRET IT!

5.0
1.0
MAT209
Jan 9, 2014

Take his class!! He is an awesome professor and helpful if you are confused. The class is very easy till midterm, but final is very tricky. Study hard for final!!! There is only one negative point that he does not care that many Chinese students talk during class and even exam.

4.0
4.0
MATH104
Jan 22, 2014

He's a great professor, I didn't pass the course but that was based on my lack of trying. If you are really interested in math and u have a desire to pass, his class will be a great match for you.

5.0
1.0
MATH104
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2014

Very helpful professor. Gives reviews for all exams. Took his class in winter semester, he really made learning interesting. A guarantee A If you do the homework, practice questions in the text and focus in class.

5.0
2.0
MAT209
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 20, 2014

highly recommend Professor Richard for Statistics, he is really clarify and very patient when students asking questions. Even though we dont have questions, he still ask you if you have any questions, LOL. Very nice professor i ever have in BMCC, highly recommend him!!!

5.0
3.0
MAT150
Grade: A
Sep 7, 2014

Took this course during Summer II. Super patient and very clear; always asked if anyone had questions, and was willing to clarify after class if you were confused. Math is not easy but work hard, ask questions, and you'll get an A. Truly cares about his students, and passionate about teaching. Thank goodness he replaced the previous instructor!

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209
Nov 18, 2014

Professor J is not helpful . He goes to fast in the classroom. He does not explain clearly. I took this professor by show the comment from rating. He is not worth. If you really know math than I recomend to take him . If you are the student do not understand probably or regression problem he does not teach clearly. He rushes to much

1.0
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302
Dec 19, 2014

He does't explain the material well. Every class he fills up the board with problems which are not explained clearly by the students, it's weird because the professor is supposed to teach the class not the students. Just don't take him for calculus.

3.0
1.0
LOGIC
Jan 16, 2015

Does not care about students. Goes way too fast and expects everyone to be a mathematician. Tough grader and NO extra credit

4.0
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MAT209
Grade: C+
May 25, 2015

He is tough in grading. If you miss a day, it is like missing a week. He grades hw, quizzes look like tests, exams are hard. He sure will give you problems that would you stay for the whole class period. Make sure you know how to use the calculator because it is very important. However, he tells you what to expect on the tests and do reviews :D

5.0
3.0
209
Grade: B
Jul 24, 2015

Great math professor! Very nice, and helpful! I enjoyed my statistics course.

5.0
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MAT1500909
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2015

Richards is a EXCELLENT teacher. He truly cares about his students, he makes statistic FUN! This is coming from someone who failed Math051 twice. If you pay attention and do the work, its easy. This math is the hardest thing class I ever had but professor Richards makes you want to learn. Lots of extra credits . He's helps his students alot.

3.0
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MATH209
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 8, 2015

Makes students solve problems but does not fully explain the steps, and gets annoying when asking for clarification. While the quizzes are straightforward expect double the question surprise midterm and final for which you do not have enough class time to do. This will tank your final grade and GPA. Cannot be reasoned with.

5.0
5.0
MAT150
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2015

Professor Richard is a very nice and he LOVES math. He teaches with a passion and if you pay attention and try hard you'll pass. He helps you a lot. This statistic class is not easy at all so you have to work hard to earn your grade. Final was the hardest test I've ever taken in my life. Professor Richard was a great teacher. Take his class!!!!

5.0
4.0
STA150
Grade: C
Jan 1, 2016

I honestly hated math until i met him. i had a death in my family so i was unable to attend class for a couple of weeks instead of dropping me from his class he showed me what i was missing and ended up passing !

4.0
4.0
MAT150
Grade: C
Jan 9, 2016

don't miss class!! Take all the notes you can take because you WILL need them to study for the quizzes.

3.0
4.0
STA209
Grade: C
Jan 13, 2016

He is a good professor but when explaining he rushes. He will tell you what to expect in the "quizzes" (quizzes look like exams) and sometimes you wont have time to finish them. He gave 3 quizzes and dropped the lowest one, a midterm, and a final. He doesn't like to give extra credit. I would take him if there is no other choice.

3.0
3.0
MAT110
Grade: A
Jan 31, 2016

He is a good Professor but he moves very fast. I'm not good at math so I spent a lot of time getting tutored. The only reason why I received an A is because I went to tutoring. If you're not prepared to put in the extra work you will not do well in his class. Take him BUT study. Also he gives points for showing your work. Fair grader in my opinion

4.0
3.0
MATST150
Grade: B-
Apr 7, 2016

Took him in the fall of 2015. he was an okay instructor if you pay attention you will do well. What you get out of this class is what u put in. Do all the homework and take all the notes because it will help you. He curved the class grade a lot which helped me a ton! he is a fair grader and the curve actually boosted my grade!

4.0
4.0
MAT209
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2016
Would take again

This class isn't easy if you're lazy you'll fail. I'm an A student and getting an A in this class wasn't easy especially at the end when EVERYTHING LOOKS SIMILAR BUT YET TOTALLY DIFFERENT. He goes very fast so take notes and be present , 3 quizzes drop lowest , final exam 7 problems, 1 optional if you do the anova hmw. Good professor I recommend.

5.0
3.0
MAT150
Grade: A
Oct 20, 2016
Would take again

Professor Richard was the most helpful professor ever. You could tell he really loves teaching math. He was eh about attendance, cared about class participation. His exams were easy as long as you paid attention, he dropped the lowest grade. Didn't give homework. Overall, he was a super nice and helpful professor and I definitely recommend him.

5.0
3.0
MAG209
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

He explains everything clearly. Definitely one of the best professor I have taken in BMCC. Attendance is kinda mandatory because if you dont go to class you'll be lost in the next class. I highly recommend him

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MAT150
Grade: A
Jan 27, 2017
Would take again

This is 'the' one professor you need for mathematics. Do not hesitate and just enroll to one of his class already!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAT051
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

Such a great professor! He's so passionate about math and even made me enjoy math despite the fact that I use to despise it. He encourages students to participate by solving equations on the board and cares about every single student. He will explain till you understand completely.

Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT209
May 22, 2017
Would take again

He is a very patient professor. If you don't understand, you just ask him, he will answer you until you got it. He wrote all the important notes on the blackboard. He will review for us every time before the test, which is very helpful.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
1.0
4.0
MAT302
May 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Push students to solve problems he does not explain; during the quizzes expects from you to know more than he covers during his lecture; not always clear with his explanations, it is tough to be really prepared for his quizzes; do not be surprised at the end to have a bad grade that will down your GPA. feel free to ask other students.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MAT301
Grade: B+
May 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's good and nice but he speaks not clearly. You really have to go to tutoring to understand more his class or else you will fail. He doesn't give extra credit so you better study hard. He doesn't want bad words so be careful when you're in his class

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MAT302
Grade: B
May 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Make sure to take down notes and have one special notebook for his class because you gonna write like a novel everyday lol A good professor but I think you can get a better professor for Mat302. If he doesn't like you he will fail you no matter how nice you are. Make sure you know how to use your calculator in order for you to pass

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
2.0
5.0
MAT209
Grade: A-
May 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I got an A- he's a good guy the only problem with him sometimes he misunderstood his students. Statistics is not easy and he thinks it's easy and applicable to everyone. Make sure to study well and go to Math Lab becoz he dont give extra credit. If you fail, you fail. However, he's willing to answer all your question becoz he likes questions

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
3.0
5.0
MAT302
Grade: B
May 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

fair!

Tough Grader
Respected
Participation matters
3.0
5.0
MAT209
Grade: C-
May 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

3 Quizzes (Drop lowest grade) 1 midterm 1 Final 1 Anova test (optional) Attendance Mandatory Participation (optional but have extra credit)

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
MAT150
Aug 18, 2017
Would take again

Great professor

5.0
3.0
MAT150
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Best professor ever, I will recomend him 100%. He has an accent, but you can clearly understand him. Very helpful, took him for fall semester, and it was a fun semester. Take him you wont regret it.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAT209
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Richard is humorous and knowledgeable, and his lectures are vivid. He is caring about us, and always inspires us to ask questions and also he loves to answer. He is not a tough grader, and he makes you fall in love with statistics. I do learn a lot from him. Take him, you won't regret!

Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
STA150
Jan 4, 2018
Would take again

Professor Jean Richard is such a caring man and very understandable. Statistics is not an easy subject but if you put your mind to it you will pass. I got out with an A with lots of studying and paying attention. Dont even show up if your head is not in the game. Overall the best mathematics teacher ever! Great jokes too!!

Participation matters
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
MAT150
Grade: A-
Mar 14, 2018
Would take again

I had Prof. Richard for MAT 150.5 in Fall 2017, and I really liked his teaching style. He encouraged his students to ask questions. Math has always been my weakness ever since childhood, so I had to work really hard for my grade. I spent countless hours in the Math lab to pass all the four exams he gave. Pay attention in class and participate!

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MAT209
Grade: A
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Professor Richard is patient, brilliant and absolutely inspiring. He takes time to make sure all his students are on the same page and he cares so much about his students its so refreshing. He is an absolute asset to this institution. pay attention and youll be ok. he is the best professor i ever took at this school.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
MATH209
Jun 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Don't take it if you are no willing to spend time in the math lab. You'll not pass. His quiz is really tricky you get confused with so many formulas. He expects that you know everything from one time explanation. Look for other professor.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATST150
Aug 10, 2018
Would take again

He is great .. I used to think Math is so hard, I joined his class Math 150.5 and figured math isnt really that hard.. I think it has a lot to do with the way he teaches, loves when students ask questions and he answers directly and clearly. He makes sure everyone understands before moving to next chapter just make sure u dont skip classes tho..

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
STA209
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He rushes through explaining the subject and at the end he wants from you to be Math expert. Avoid his classes! There are many good Math professors at BMCC.

5.0
1.0
MAT209
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 15, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Richard is an asset & a gem to BMCC institution. Hes an excellent professor whos been teaching for years, is experienced in his field especially Stats. Dr. Richard is caring, very patient, well-respected, loves his job. He will keep on explaining and repeating the topics for those who dont understand. Hell answer all your questions. A++

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
MAT209
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this Professor.

Tough Grader
5.0
1.0
MAT209
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Richard is the best maths professor you could ever have for Statistics 150 & 209. He teaches the material very well. He is very respectful, cares about his students & loves to answer maths questions. I highly recommend him.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH150
Grade: A
Jan 24, 2019
Would take again

Super nice and funny. He always pauses to ask the class if they are okay, will ask for questions, and check up on people individually. He goes out of his way to explain things if a student asks a question. I have never done better in a math class before!

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT209
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2019
Would take again

Real nice guy. Gives about 3 quizs, a midterm, and a final. Just really focus and learn the material from day 1, and you should pass this class. I bombed my first exam, but that was more on me. Couldn't ask for a nicer professor.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MAT209
May 29, 2019
Would take again

One of the best professors I have had at BMCC. I would say take him if you are good in Math or don't have a heavy course-load. He gives 3 quizzes (they look like exams ) worth 25% each and drops the lowest, Mid and Final. Fail the quiz and you'll fail the class. He is hard grader and teaches very fast so you need to attend class.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAT209
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2019
Would take again

TAKE HIM! I was always bad in math but Stats is nothing like regular math and he explains so well. Repeats 100 times if needed, stays after class to explain, goes over homework, gives LOTS of partial credit on exams and is very funny! Test are same as review. Show up, take notes, do hw and you will have an A! Doesn't check hw but it helps you a lot

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
MAT150
Jul 12, 2019
Would take again

Professor Richard is passionate about the material. He writes and asks if there's any questions. Make sure to ask questions if you don't understand. Very approachable and respected. Fair grader.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
STAT121
Oct 8, 2019
Would take again

OKAY! SO STOP LOOKING FOR OTHER RATES! HE IS AMAZING! He knows what he is teaching! Dont worry about the book you can find it online as a PDF for free and he doesnt care if its a physical book or not. He does not uses blackboard but its ok. HE IS KIND AND HE ALWAYS MAKES SURE YOU UNDERSTOOD! he doesnt check homework! But its good to do it!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Respected
1.0
3.0
MAT209
Grade: A
Oct 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took a class twice a week with him, each class is an hour and 40 minutes. The exams were always in a rush, once the time was up he immediately stopped everybody from continuing and even when he was late he wouldn't give extra time. Not faire! Overall good professor, but I wouldn't take him again.

4.0
3.0
MAT209
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

He is one of the best professors at BMCC. I can not recommend him enough. Explains the concepts so well and allows for students to participate keeping the class fun and provides tons of extra material to help with studying. I loved this class and would definitely take him again. He is an amazing teacher.

5.0
1.0
MAT209
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

He made maths seem so easy and I really enjoyed doing Maths in his class. A real gem and he is so easy to approach. He will make sure you understand the concept before introducing a new concept.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
MAT209
Grade: A-
Dec 27, 2019
Would take again

Great professor! Do not miss class, you will miss something important. It is imperative to attend class, no matter what. He explains everything multiple times, no problem. I am grateful that I took this professor, I don't think I've done this well with someone else. Make sure to take all of the notes and ask questions. Practice the problems often.

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MAT302
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Richard matches to his surname. Aside from his lack of care for even saying my name right, he is careless and cold, in spite of circumstances brought upon by the pandemic. While he has knowledge, his unfavorable demeanor makes learning difficult. His workloads are intense. He can and should be more sensitive, but obviously chooses not to.

1.0
5.0
MAT209
Dec 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Avoid. He doesn't care about students' knowledge. He has zero respect for students and he is an egocentric man who needs to retire asap. Do a favor to yourself and take some other professor.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
MAT209
May 26, 2021
Would take again

Professor Richard is a nice professor for statistics. Although is TBA class, through the PowerPoint, I totally understand by self-learning. Learned a lot!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
MAT209
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 8, 2022

No lectures. No specific feedback. Waste time & money. Terrible.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MAT150
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2023

If you don't want to teach Statistics to yourself, don't take this teacher. He does not answer emails or questions about the work. I got an A in this class, but it absolutely was not because of the teacher. Very disappointed in the lack of respect to do even the bare minimum to help students. Unprofessional is an understatement.

1.0
4.0
MATH209
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 20, 2023

Don't do it! I ignored the review I regret it.I have always been someone who prefers teaching myself math through videos and notes anyways so I thought I would just ignore all the reviews. The problem is that his instructions are not clear, then he grades harshly, and worst of all HE DOES NOT RESPOND TO EMAILS so you don't even have a chance!

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MAT209
Jan 16, 2024

I took his asynchronous stats class. He doesn't respond to emails, doesn't follow the course schedule, doesn't have meeting hours, we have no way of contacting this man. We are all thinking of contact the math department because he is not responding to anyone in the class.

1.0
5.0
MAT209
Grade: C+
Nov 11, 2024

He doesn't respond to emails, doesn't hold office hours, and ignores the course schedule. He announces test dates, then disappears, showing up randomly. He grades assignments incorrectly, takes off points without any explanation, and refuses to clarify when asked. He's impossible to communicate with.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
MAT209
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2024

Prof. Richard's MAT209 class is a mixed bag - some love it, some not so much. The course can be challenging, but attending lectures and using resources like Unstuckstudy can really help. Overall, a good professor if you put in the work.

5.0
2.0
MAT209
Grade: A
May 25, 2025
Would take again

Professor Richard is such a kind and great professor! He's one of those professors where participating will really help you ace your exams and homeworks. He is incredibly understanding and will help you in all the ways he can.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
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