4.3

Jeremy Balka

Mathematics - University of Guelph

4.3
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
72%
Would Retake
198
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

72%

Would Retake

198

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
198 total ratings

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What Students Say

It is clear he is passionate about teching

STAT2040 - 5.0 rating

Do your required readings, the assigned homework and pay attention and you'll do great

STAT2040 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

21%

Textbook Required

76%

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Based on 97 reported grades
A: 22
A+: 19
A-: 15
C: 8
Common Tags
Get ready to read (24)
Lots of homework (20)
Accessible outside class (17)
Caring (15)
Respected (13)
Test heavy (13)
Hilarious (13)
Amazing lectures (13)
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Reviews (196)
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4.0
STAT2120
Mar 7, 2004

Good guy, sorta flies off the handle when you don't shut up. lectures were very organized, but midterm was absolutely brutal. You know when your class average is 50% somethings wrong.

5.0
4.0
STAT2060
Mar 14, 2004

Lectures are very organized, and he gives good examples to help with assignments. Always willing to help!

5.0
1.0
STATS2060
Mar 16, 2004

This guy loves stats for some reason. I don't really know why... but he's kind of nerdy but still pretty rad. I heard this class was hard... but I got a 92 on the midterm. He's a bit heavy on assignments though.. which isn't so good but what can ya do&#63

5.0
3.0
STAT2050
Mar 16, 2004

Very hot and smart too. And what's better - he can actually explain the stuff and make it easier to understand.

5.0
2.0
STAT2060
Grade: A-
Mar 23, 2004

Such a great prof. Very approachable and is willing to help out anyone that comes in. Makes the class understand the concept and makes it fun to come to class, i thought i would hate stats, but i enjoy being lectured by him.. Alright!

5.0
2.0
STATS2060
Apr 4, 2004

Great teacher...explains things in a way that is easy to interpret. The midterm had no tricks, and if you did the assignments, you did well. If you are reading this...thanks for a great semester, i hope to have you again in the future.

5.0
3.0
STAT2060
Apr 9, 2004

Awesome prof.Very helpful,answers questions promptly.Even if you sleep in lecs,you'll understand.It doesn't hurt that he's eye candy either..wish all my profs were like him (teaching wise), hell and appearance wise too!

4.0
4.0
STATS2040
May 14, 2004

I'm sure most people don't remember his troubles with shoelaces (well you do if you had him Winter of 2001), but rarely has a prof been more endearing while simultaneously teaching well.

5.0
2.0
STATS209
Jul 19, 2004

He puts stats into lamens terms...he uses words such as STUFF, JUNK, and BLAH BLAH BLAH quite often. We learned to CHUNK, REGURGIATE, PLUNK, and TURF throughout the course. The most important concept was that ANOVA IS NOT JUST FOR FUN!

5.0
1.0
STAT2040
Aug 21, 2004

Couldn't ask for a better stat prof

5.0
3.0
STAT2080
Nov 8, 2004

Prof Balka is an excellent, fun, easy-going prof and I love being in his class!

5.0
2.0
STAT2080
Nov 16, 2004

Best prof you could ask for. Very helpful, very fair, gives thorough explanations without ever being condescending, and knows how to teach so that students understand. Also an all-around nice guy, and pretty funny as well.

5.0
2.0
STAT2080
Dec 7, 2004

GREAT prof!!! So cute, funny and really great at explaining concepts!

5.0
4.0
STAT2060
Jan 13, 2005

No Comments

5.0
3.0
STAT2060
Apr 20, 2005

Great guy!! He's funny and engages the class with his talks. The man obviously has a true passion for stats, which I give him credit for, I think few due! The type of guy you'd want to get a beer with and watch sports with, just a lot of fun! Thanks Balka for a great semester!

5.0
3.0
STAT2060
May 15, 2005

great prof

5.0
1.0
STATS
Feb 11, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
STATS
Feb 11, 2006

great prof! One of the best I have ever had so far!

5.0
1.0
STATS
Mar 1, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Oct 28, 2007

He really explains things clearly, doesn't do anything special, just a naturally amazing teacher. I love his voice... and he's hot

5.0
3.0
STATS2040
Oct 31, 2007

I saw Prof. Balka jogging one day when I was on the bus... whhhaaat a dreamboat!... Also a very good professor.

4.0
2.0
STAT2040
Nov 26, 2007

A really great prof.. i was not looking forward to stats but i ended up enjoying it very much! Midterms and assignments were fair.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Dec 12, 2007

Very good professor! I did not think I would enjoy statistics 2040 but I did and next semester I am taking statistics 2050. It's too bad he won't be teaching it.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Jan 22, 2008

most fabulous professor in the University. so cute too ;)

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Feb 14, 2008

I'm really glad i'm not the only one who thinks Balka is a dreamboat. I only hope to see him on my bus someday. Excellent prof, amazing that he never uses the microphone, his voice is crystal clear!

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Apr 4, 2008

He is amazing at teaching, relating to students, and keeping classes interesting.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Apr 8, 2008

He is truly an amazing teacher. I was completely dreading stats before I took it with him, and now it's one of my favourite classes. Assignments and tests were very fair, he is very helpful aswell. Not to mention, he's a total hottie!

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Apr 26, 2008

My favourite professor

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
May 4, 2008

I LOVE JEREMY BALKA!!

4.0
3.0
STAT2040
Jul 6, 2008

I loved his lectures. I can't stand stats, but I went just for the lecture/jokes/stories. I'm actually considering taking another stats course just to have him as a prof again.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Oct 2, 2008

BALKANATOR!!! i hate stats but he is very entertaining to listen to and is a great professor

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Dec 11, 2008

Love him! Exams were tricky...but he has the best lecture voice!

5.0
2.0
STAT2080
Dec 13, 2008

wow,what an amazing prof-he's organized, great at teaching & likes to help-he also has a lot of integrity. his assign q's integrate the course material really well & are challenging enough to help you really understand without frustrating the heck out of you (most of the time anyway-but u'll be forewarned =) )classes were great! never a dull moment

5.0
2.0
STAT2060
Mar 16, 2009

Amazing teacher. Very fair and understanding without being too easy. Teaches in an understandable way.

5.0
4.0
SATS2060
Apr 11, 2009

Great Prof!!! Very understanding person, lectures very clear.

5.0
1.0
STATS2040
May 5, 2009

Great Prof! We need more like him...

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Aug 17, 2009

Great prof! Really enjoyed the class. Enjoyed it so much am thinking about waiting until he teaches 2050 to take it.

4.0
2.0
STATS2040
Aug 23, 2009

Excellent professor! He was very helpful even after lecture and his assignments were very good! He made the class very interesting and it has been a pleasure to attend to every lecture.

5.0
3.0
STAT2080
Sep 30, 2009

It's only the 3rd week of school and I swear I'll never miss a class--he's too hot..and smart.

5.0
3.0
STAT2090
Nov 3, 2009

I am horrible at math but Balka is just so damn good at explaining it. He has the best voice too! very entertaining. He is one of the best profs at guelph for sure

5.0
3.0
STAT2080
Nov 11, 2009

Professor Balka makes the class really enjoyable and interesting to attend. He seems to really care about his students and is always offering help. He's also really good at explaining stats in a way that allows even people who don't excel in stats to do well.

4.0
3.0
STAT2080
Nov 25, 2009

Wow he is crazy.. and hilarious. Amazing prof tho, so helpful and explains things really well.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Mar 4, 2010

Really clear, interesting

3.0
3.0
STAT2040
Mar 8, 2010

I love him.

5.0
3.0
STAT2080
Mar 28, 2010

Solid Prof

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Mar 28, 2010

He's a dime. End of story.

5.0
3.0
STATS2040
Mar 29, 2010

Clear and interesting to listen to.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Apr 13, 2010

He is an amazing prof. Too bad he is leaving. He will be missed a great deal.

1.0
3.0
STATS2080
Oct 1, 2010

Oddly, most of the positive comments are written in a similar style -- J's mom? What else can explain all this praise for the worst imagineable teacher? He has no idea how to explain anything. All the students I know feel the same way. But this comment will be lost among the (unusually, suspiciously) high number of "amazing" comments.

5.0
3.0
STATS2080
Nov 6, 2010

Excellent professor. Explains concepts clearly and everything needed for the assignments are in the notes. Responds quickly to online questions and is very helpful for in-person questions. Has a dramatic voice that makes listening easy.

5.0
4.0
STAT2050
Mar 30, 2011

He's great proff! His notes are clear, and examples are really helpful. His midterms tricky, however he provides a lot of extra material so you can do well. Make sure you ace the assignments as it's easy to do so, and do them in groups. He's one of the best profs i've had to date!

5.0
1.0
STAT2060
Apr 6, 2011

I took this course distance-ed. To my surprise, I loved it! He was extremely helpful and marks went up quickly. Assignments were easy and fair. Final exam was fair, if you knew your stuff you did well.

4.0
3.0
STAT2040
Jul 5, 2011

He was very helpful and explained concepts clearly and effectively. He did not really use the textbook - more of his own examples which I liked.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Oct 8, 2011

Jeremey Balka: the reason I took more than one stats class at University.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Oct 15, 2011

BEST!

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Apr 27, 2012

Half the people would agree that he should start using scientific notations instead of drawing and counting circles, imagine doing that for chemistry and physics. Otherwise, Jeremy is the perfect math/stats professor, super helpful, patient and clear.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
May 1, 2012

awesome prof! really helpful, makes me consider taking stats 2050!

5.0
3.0
STATS2040
Jun 26, 2012

Excellent prof-has his own in-depth (quite easy to learn from on your own!) course notes on courselink, so you don't need to buy the stats textbook (I never used mine even though I bought it).And he has his own youtube videos which are hilarious and helpful! He is very acomodating for different learning styles and friendly. He knows how to teach

2.0
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STAT2040
Jul 2, 2012

Horrible prof, take it from another prof if possible. Learned nothing from his classes..

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Jul 26, 2012

Jeremy is very passionate about what he teaches, and that comes across in his lectures. He could stand to write out more of the steps that he uses to get to the end result. If you go to him for help, make sure that you actually tried to do the work. He's not fond of slackers. Very sensitive, and hates it when people talk in class. Decent math prof!

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Oct 9, 2012

Awesome prof, extremely helpful and actually wants you to do well. LOVED it

4.0
3.0
MATH1030
Nov 17, 2012

Great prof, very clear. Goes through examples step by step. always willing to help out if you have any questions. Midterms are a little difficult though because there isn't enough time.

4.0
2.0
MATH1030
Dec 5, 2012

great guy, loves what he teaches. most fun class attended in first year

5.0
3.0
MATH1030
Dec 9, 2012

Great Prof! So helpful and available to help you do well. He works hard to allow everyone to do amazing in his class!

5.0
2.0
MATH1030
Dec 11, 2012

Clearly explained concepts and examples in class, and extremely helpful when you go to his office hours.

4.0
3.0
MATH1030
Dec 26, 2012

I looved attending Balka's lectures. He keeps it interesting and he will do anything to help you do well. However, if you don't do the practice questions and seek extra help when you need it, the material can be difficult.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Jan 23, 2013

Excellent professor. As long as you pay attention and do the work, there is no reason why you won't do well in his class. He explains everything step by step and gives you an unbelievable amount of practice questions. I'll definitely be using his notes and questions to compensate for the abysmal lecturing I am enduring in 2050 right now.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Feb 1, 2013

He almost always keeps the attention of the class. He uses real statistics that make the class much more relevant. He posts old midterms and finals and does everything to make sure his students succeed.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Mar 19, 2013

Excellent prof, my favorite this semester!

5.0
4.0
STAT2040
Mar 20, 2013

Amazing prof. So helpful, approachable and knows his stuff. Wrote textbook (uploaded for free), makes videos, lectures, skype account for questions. This guy literally does EVERYTHING to help you succeed.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Mar 22, 2013

He is excellent. My favourite professor.

5.0
2.0
MATH101
Grade: A-
Aug 24, 2013

Best Prof I have had yet!! So helpful and down to earth!!

5.0
1.0
STAT2040
Oct 6, 2013

THE BEST PROF IN THE ENTIRE WORLD!! HE GIVES A TON OF PAST MIDTERMS. AMAZING! Do the practice questions and you'll get over 90 no problem and if you don't understand them go talk to him, or watch his YouTube videos or go on his Skype hours!!!! Make sure you take stats with him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

4.0
2.0
MATH1030
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 11, 2013

EXCELLENT

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Oct 16, 2013

Best prof ever. Not lying

5.0
1.0
1030
Dec 1, 2013

Amazing prof in all aspects

5.0
1.0
BUSMATH1030
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2014

made me fall in love with math , and pursue it even further

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Jan 16, 2014

Very clear and confident professor. Material and evaluations are presented in a fair and accessible manner. If you are required to take 2040, take it with Balka.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2014

Amazing prof, made me obsessed with going to his class - not because they were necessary, but because the way he taught was just so motivating! A+++

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Feb 7, 2014

He is just amazing in all aspects. He just loves what he does and REALLY cares about his students!

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Mar 17, 2014

I loved this professor. I had come statistics loathing the subject as I had previously taken the course with Humphrey. I hated it! Soso I dropped the course and took it the following semester with Balka. BEST DECISION EVER! He was an amazing professor. His notes were easily to follow; his explanations were clear and concise and so much more!

5.0
1.0
STAT2040
Mar 17, 2014

Jeremy Balka is an excellent professor with the voice of an angel. Do not even think about taking this course with another professor.

4.0
4.0
STAT2040
Mar 18, 2014

Good professor, probably the best you can hope for in this type of course. However, holy this is some terribly boring and tedious material. I know this is mandatory for many science majors which is just horrible.

5.0
1.0
STAT2040
Mar 27, 2014

Balka was an amazing prof. Only take STAT2040 with him. He makes the content crystal clear and gives you tons of practice midterms.

5.0
1.0
STAT2040
Jun 2, 2014

Amazing Professor. Balka genuinely cares about his students and he want everyone to do well. He even provides a free e-textbook that that he wrote himself. Loved his booming, deep voice. Couldn't recommend him enough!

5.0
1.0
STAT2040
Jan 22, 2015

He is one of the most amazing prof!!! He goes out of is way helping his students in any possible ways.

5.0
3.0
MATH1030
Grade: A
Jan 28, 2015

Balka is awesome. He is so helpful when you need it and he is always willing to halt what he is doing in order to make sure everyone in the class knows exactly what is going on. If you do the practice problems, the test are not difficult. But, you have to keep on it in order to stay at par.

5.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 6, 2015

Excellent example of the ideal Professor. Prof. Balka manages to present a relatively challenging subject in the most effective manner. You still have to put in the work, as with any mathhard science course, but this is the professor to take STAT2040 with.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Mar 3, 2015

Lots to do for this class every week but if you can keep up it is not very difficult. He gives the textbook that he wrote for FREE and videos explaining various concepts covered. He provides you with all the material you need to ace this course. It is clear he is passionate about teching! If you have to take STAT 2040 take it with Balka!

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Mar 7, 2015

This prof is one of my fav. teachers ever. He was very helpful if you ever have a question to clarify. His voice is loud and clear and the class had two midterms both mc, which were pretty fair. Do your required readings, the assigned homework and pay attention and you'll do great. Good luck!

5.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: C
Apr 23, 2015

Great prof! Entertaining and more than willing to help. You can tell that he loves his job. Added bonus: he wrote the textbook and you can find it on courselink free of charge.

4.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: B
Aug 12, 2015

He's really nice and understanding, however his tests were brutal. Understand concepts and practice, practice, practice.

5.0
2.0
STATS2050
Grade: A+
Nov 3, 2015

Amazing prof!! Makes stats interesting and he definitely knows his stuff. Lectures always went by super fast.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Jan 6, 2016

Such a great prof and always willing to help!

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 26, 2016

Doctor Balka is the easiest prof to watch lecture in the University. Lots of life, energy and humor he's great. And he made his own free textbook.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Feb 4, 2016

Best math professor I have ever had. This man deserves a pat on the back for actually teaching like it'2 2016.

4.0
3.0
STAT2040
Feb 29, 2016

He makes his own youtube videos, so that if you don't want to go to class you don't have to. He explains things so clearly, and if you want to know more he wrote the textbook he provides, and it goes into more depth. Classes are a lot of work, but if you put in the time it's not so bad. Highly recommended, you won't find a better stats prof.

4.0
1.0
STAT2040
Grade: B-
Mar 14, 2016

Great guy, very thorough, he made a free online textbook with tons of support videos, lecture notes are printed off and brought to class for simplification. One of my favorite profs yet

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Mar 30, 2016

Great prof. Really cares about his students and loves statistics. He makes you do quizzes every week which help you stay on task and really master the material. Ended up not going to class all semester and learning straight from the textbook he wrote, and it worked out really well.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Apr 8, 2016

He is so tall

5.0
1.0
STAT3100
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2016

Awesome lecture

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2016

I'm so glad I took this course with Prof. Balka. He gave out a free PDF of a textbook that he wrote himself, posted notes so we could follow along and fill in the blanks during lecture, and is funny in lectures. He also has many Youtube videos that explain the topics very well if you did not make it to a lecture or need to review certain topics.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Apr 30, 2016

AMAZING Prof!! Explains the material in a way such that all students can understand the basics of statistics. He writes his own textbook so you don't need to buy one. The textbook is VERY thorough, so if there is something you're confused about from lectures, you can often find a helpful explanation in the text.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2016
Would take again

Amazing at teaching. Seriously there are so many pathways to learning he offers, from his lectures, to the textbook, to his videos on Youtube. Extremely helpful after hours too. He made me fall in love with Statistics.

5.0
3.0
STATS2040
Grade: C+
Sep 9, 2016
Would take again

Iconic voice. So many youtube videos (used to teach DE). Great amount of content available. Midterms looked just like the examples. 10/10

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

Great professor! Tests were a bit challenging.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Mar 25, 2017
Would take again

Prof. Balka is fantastic. I took 2040 five years ago and his lectures were incredibly effective at simplifying what most biologists find the hardest part of research. His online videos are a lifesaver, even now as I am in grad school trying to re-learn ANOVAs. Take ANY class he teaches; if you're willing to do the work, you'll learn tons.

4.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Apr 12, 2017
Would take again

Gives you the textbook for free but you probably won't need it because he writes good notes, not hard to get a good grade if you do the practice exercises he provides. Gives videos, good notes, good practice exercises- can't really ask for more learning tools from him. Good teaching voice.

4.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: C-
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

Great guy, although he does occasionally yell if you're being loud. His notes were great and if you went to class you didn't need the textbook (which he gives you online for free anyways). Weekly tests helped me keep up with the material which ended up being super important. Note: you cannot cram for these exams, trust me, I tried.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Balka is amazing. His videos are extremely helpful for concepts you may not understand, but his lectures are almost always good enough to understand the concept. He gives you so many practice exercises and old tests which help immensely. You MUST take advantage of all his resources because they make the evaluations simple.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
May 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Balka does his best to make his lectures engaging, especially since this is a mandatory course for many, but he isn't amazing. I found his lectures didn't help me at all, and I had to teach myself using his videos. I did all of his practice questions and tests and studied hard, and was left with a mediocre mark. His tests are ridiculous.

Tough Grader
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

Great prof. Well structured courses, always willing to help you learn. Nobody can complain about the quality of teaching.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
STAT6950
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Has good book on basic statistics (Am thankful I understand basics now). He tries to talk in statistical way but... If your first language is not English, then don't take this course (finds every single way to grade you lower than the ones with English mother tongue), i.e. Origin and the last name matters. His expectations in tests: Only he knows!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
STAT6950
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not for graduate teaching, that is for sure!! He seems popular in undergrad course, but he seems to be learning to teach graduate students.

Accessible outside class
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
STAT2040
Mar 30, 2020
Would take again

One of the best profs at Guelph, definitely the best stats prof. The course is really weird where you can understand the concepts fully and study hard but still receive a 50 on the exams because of trick questions that come from nowhere. The way he teaches is great, but the way the tests are structured is terrible.

Test heavy
Amazing lectures
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: B+
Apr 2, 2020
Would take again

Truly cares about his students and really listens. Lectures are great and informative

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2020
Would take again

In my opinion he was a great prof. I'm horrible at any sort of math but managed to do extremely well in the class because he has so many resources to offer even if you choose not to attend class (lecture notes, textbook, youtube videos, etc.) . His tests are similar to past years and he gives you old midterms to study off which is a plus.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
STAT2040
Jul 23, 2020
Would take again

Great guy. He's really good at teaching and is really funny and tells you what you can do to pass. He responds to class questions quickly on the discussion page of course link and is easy to reach outside of class.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: C-
Dec 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took this class during covid, although it is always a Distance Education Course. He wrote the textbook and although this seemed nice at first you are truly responsible for learning everything single tiny thing in its contents. His test questions are much much harder than the practice and he's definitely not friendly.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Good luck

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
STAT2040
Dec 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Odd style of teaching must watch youtube videos to be rewarded

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
STATS2040
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

I love his YouTube videos, even though this year it was distance education, his videos made it easier to understand the material! The tests are fair and if you keep up with the material each week you should be fine. He responds to emails very fast, so thats very helpful. I truly think that hes just trying to help students understand the material.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Jeremy is one of the best professors at UofG! sad what this year's batch of 2020 is putting him through. but he is genuine and amazing at teaching. cares for his students and knows his stuff. You have to put in the effort for the class, covid or no covid.

Get ready to read
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Took STAT2040 DE this fall and I recommend! As long as you follow the textbook and watch the very clear youtube videos he made you're golden! He is very approachable through email and testing was fair as long as you were prepared! These recent negative reviews seem to be because students think a DE course has lecture videos which isn't accurate.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Apparently having school online gives people the excuse to not want to study and then blame it on the prof when they get a bad mark. Put the time in and youll get the mark you want. Balka is extremely helpful and takes his own time to make very thorough videos explaining almost the entire contents of the textbook. His tests are easy if you study.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

This man makes Statistics interesting! University of Guelph is so darn lucky to have him as a professor. He is so light hearted and makes the content so much more bareable. Stats is tough, ofcourse, but it would be way tougher without Balka. Truly an amazing and caring prof. You'll be lucky to get him.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
STATS2040
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Balka seriously takes pride in teaching statistics. His YouTube videos and online textbook (provided to you for FREE) are of the upmost quality, and are very well structured. He is ALWAYS there by email, and is happy to help students learn to their full potential. I would HIGHLY recommend taking STATS*2040 with Dr. Balka, you can't go wrong.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Honstely just keep with the readings and videos, the profs a good guy and the course content isn't too bad.

1.0
4.0
STATS2040
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I did found this course so hard. There are no lectures that summarize each lesson but instead, prof Balka makes you read the textbook he wrote that is heavy content and you have to understand by yourself. The tests are harder than the activities in the textbook. I failed two tests b/c I don't understand anything so I decided to drop. Overall bad!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Balka went above and beyond for the online delivery of STAT 2040 and provided every student with all the resources required not just to succeed in the class, but to better understand stats. It is not the professor's fault if the students don't use the resources or spend the time to learn the material. If you put in 3-4 hours a week, EZ 90+.

Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Here's the most honest review I think you'll get; If you're not great at math, this course WILL be difficult, however still passable. The course is 99% textbook reading, but if you don't understand he's fully available. Real class act every time I've talked to him. Do not strictly listen to the people saying it's hard; effort will lead to success.

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
STATS2040
Grade: C
Dec 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

SO BAD!

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Great prof, great course. Textbook is free. His youtube videos cover pretty much everything you need to know. Balka is really passionate about stats. Responds to email fast. Tests are straightforward. You can collab on the assignments. As long as you set aside 3 hours for reading the chapter and 3 hours for exercises each week, it's an easy 90

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
STATS2040
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

HE IS AMAZING. I had him for STATS 2040 during the summer semester in 2020. Did I have scheduled lectures? No. Does he provide videos which GUIDE you and walk you through the topic and problems? Yes. Is there a textbook? Yes and HE PROVIDES IT. ITS also doesnt have a lot of fluff. DO NOT slack off in his class and youll be fine

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: B-
Dec 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Provides you with the textbook for free which is kind, however some ch. are 70pg long with more than 1 chapter assigned each week. He does link you to his yt videos which can be helpful but you are still teaching yourself. You have to do a lot of work in this class to do well, which is ok if its your only class but with a full course load its hard

Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
STATS2040
Grade: D+
Dec 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The prof is good at answering questions. However, you have to teach yourself the stuff which makes it hard if you have 4 other courses to study for!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Group projects
5.0
3.0
STATS2040
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2020
Would take again

people hating on balka are just bad at stats and havent put the work in. great prof. he made the textbook free, has the best youtube videos to follow along and the group assignments are designed to boost your mark. exams are all pretty similar and are more than fair.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Everyone giving prof Balka a bad review is mad that the course was offered online and that it was a lot of reading but thats the university's fault, not the professors. Hes an amazing prof who's accessible to answer questions, explains things great from his textbook which he provides for free and his tests, quizzes and assignments are all veryfair

Respected
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Professor Balka had no say in the fact that the class was offered as DE only this semester. All DE courses are heavy on reading and you have to teach it to yourself. Blaming the professor who supplied all the materials for you to succeed, even though you couldn't, is not his fault. DE courses are all self taught and textbook heavy.....

3.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

A good professor. However, it is hard to understand some of the materials by yourself

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

Great professor. Made an entire textbook, including all material with practice questions and their appropriate answers, entirely for free. Also has great videos on topics on Youtube if extra help is needed. Projects and tests/quizzes are more than fair.

1.0
5.0
STAT2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had a terrible experience with Prof Balka. He is condescending in his email responses, and does not care too much about any personal issues going on. His textbook that he wrote, is hard to understand. It lacks guidance. I am a visual learner. I need to see a step by step process to understand the material, and his textbook did not provide this.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof I've ever had, his 3 "tests" are worth 15% each but are only out of 12 marks each, therefore not making them a good indicator of your true statistics abilities at all. I put well over 20 hrs a week into this course and am barely scraping by with an 80%.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The online format is hard as you have to teach yourself. He is pretty strict with rules but is a nice guy overall. His videos are helpful but his textbook drags on and makes it hard to learn. This course is very content heavy so I recommend taking it in the summer instead because I found it difficult to do all this work along with 4 other courses.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
1.0
5.0
STAT2040
Grade: C
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

the course was a DE class and it was absolutely horrible, he provides youtube videos and a free textbook, however teaching yourself this class on your own is not possible. The tests are also way harder then any questions you will do in the homework. i put in well over 20hrs per week and did all the homework and still didn't do well.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STAT2040
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

ANYONE WHO SAYS IT WAS AN EASY CLASS IS LYING. TESTS ARE HARDER THAN THE ACTIVITIES IN THE TEXTBOOK AND THE PROF IS NOT HELP AT ALL!

Test heavy
5.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2020
Would take again

Balka has put in the work to make this course accessible to anyone at anytime, anywhere. He made the textbook for the course (its also free) and has related youtube videos for specific concepts and questions outlined in the textbook. He makes expectations and course content clear and organized. Great lecturer, makes learning stats more enjoyable

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely horrible prof. Doesn't provide any lectures and only gives you the textbook and some outdated YouTube videos he made back in 2012, which are a nice supplement but are definitely not to enough to replace lectures entirely. I put well over 20+ hrs each week and finished with an 82. His hw questions are nothing like his test questions.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STAT2040
Grade: C+
Dec 22, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Rude, arrogant professor. Sends obnoxious unprofessional emails, a poor reflection on other strong professors at this institution. Likes to brag about his free supplementary material that is not even close to the complexity involved with the testing material.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dedicated to his material and wants to help students (responds to emails quickly, changed weighting to boost grades). Course can be difficult because topics build on top of each other and there's A LOT of conceptual thinking involved. I didn't do any of the tb questions, but I watched his videos and wrote on the tb. grade: low 90. exam: pretty easy

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Group projects
4.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Jan 26, 2021
Would take again

Not a bird course, but very common sense. Textbook reading can be massive for some weeks. Tests were all over the place in terms of difficulty. Just pay attention to the questions and treat them as if they aren't open book - you'll be fine. R assignments frustrating at first. He's is very quick to respond/helpful by email. Has slight temper lol.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Jun 29, 2021
Would take again

An amazing prof! Always clarified concepts students have difficulty with. The content can be a little tough, however if you attend office hours and put in the work, a high grade is very achievable. He also reweighed the exams do give students a higher mark. The tests and exam questions were very fair and easily learnable. Highly recommend!

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Balka was one of the best profs I have ever had; he truly goes above and beyond to give his students resources to help them succeed. I feel bad for him because he does all this, but students still think that they should be able to pass even when they coast. The pandemic isn't an excuse to not put the work into the class that you should have.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
1.0
5.0
STATS2040
Grade: B
Mar 23, 2022

Huge ego and extremely rude in emails and announcements. Did not accommodate for students with COVID-19 who couldn't make it to lectures. Made tests completely different than assigned course work.

Tough grader
4.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 12, 2022
Would take again

Truly amazing! He does a lot for student in terms of giving resources to succeed. He has a very detailed textbook along with videos. You can achieve a high grade, but you have to put in work. The quizzes weren't "easy" and usually had a low class avg but he would reweigh/give opportunities for improvement. He always responds very quick.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2022
Would take again

I really don't enjoy stats but the readings were written by him, I took DE so most of the time I was just reading the text but the explanations were great in my opinion. He was very generous with the number of opportunities to make up for bad grades and was lenient.

Get ready to read
Caring
1.0
5.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Apr 19, 2022

Does not record his lectures, so if you don't go to class you will be lost. Tests are unreasonably hard.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: C
May 12, 2022
Would take again

Great prof who has very clearly put a lot of work into the course. Great explanations and reiterates important info. Has good examples and practically spoon feeds the course to you.

5.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: C
Mar 1, 2023
Would take again

You will never have a professor who tries harder n cares as much as this guy.Never.Yes sometimes he can be tricky when it comes to testing,however it's all in good reason,it's because he actually wants you to succeed.He is the author of your textbooks,creator of the youtube channel you would go to seek help.The world needs more people like you sir.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Apr 24, 2023
Would take again

He is way too understanding and helpful inside/outside the class. Very clear with what he wants and how he will grade. 100/100 would recommend.

Group projects
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2023
Would take again

I was extremely wary about having to take Statistics since I am not good at math, but Professor Balka made the material very digestible for a content heavy course - he had so many resources for students: his own Youtube channel with videos, in-person lectures, his own textbook, practice exercises, etc. If you put in the work, you'll do well!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
May 2, 2023
Would take again

His lectures are very clear and to the point, he goes pretty fast so it's important that you keep up but the material isn't too hard. He posts a lot of content online which is useful, and he has a YouTube channel which is very helpful. Overall a great prof

Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Jun 15, 2023
Would take again

His youtube channel is really useful, it helps me a lot when I have trouble understanding his lectures.

Hilarious
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: C
Jul 29, 2023
Would take again

hated the course cause I am not a math person but Dr Balka is amazing!!!

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Had in W23, but great prof, every assessment was fair game. He really cares about his students and has his own Youtube channel + made a textbook for the course with practice questions and an answer key with videos for tough problems! Very enjoyable class, you can tell he's passionate about what he does. Make use of your resources & you'll do great!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
STAT2040
Mar 15, 2024
Would take again

Balka is a very kind and good prof. I'm in the DE section, which I find challenging, but his office hours are good and his youtube/lecture-style videos are helpful. I would recommend joining the in-person section if possible I hear he's great in those classes. His multi-select questions on tests can be hard so make sure to understand the theory!

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 29, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Balka has been my favourite professor all year. He is incredible at lecturing, and making statistics interesting and tangible to learn. He is INCREDIBLE at explaining difficult topics intuitively. STAT2040 has been a very hard course for me personally--stay on top of homework and get help AS SOON as you need it!!

Amazing lectures
Respected
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

LOVED his lectures! he gives applications for stats rather than just teaching the concept. he provides his textbook for free, which is super concise. he has a very captivating voice and its hard not to pay attention in class. his tests and assignments are fair and give more meaning to concepts. he's also just a chill guy who is super approachable.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
May 13, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Balka is the author of the textbook for this course. He made education very accessible by access to PDF. He is very approachable and has office hours that I would strongly recommend. He also has tutorial hours led by TAs who are super helpful. I loved his teaching and easy access to video tutorials. Would highly recommend this course.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 2, 2024
Would take again

If you need to take STATS2040 take it with him. He makes everything interesting and as simple as it can possibly be. There's lots of hw available, but all of it is relevant and useful. He's quick with email responses and gives useful advice. Just a reasonable prof. overall, and super passionate about stats.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: B+
Oct 12, 2024
Would take again

Professor Balka is the best! He makes stats super engaging and accessible. His free textbook is a game-changer. Plus, Unstuck study was a lifesaver for practice and prep. Definitely take this class if you can.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2024
Would take again

I'm taking JB's class online, but the quality is just as good as in person. He has long lecture style videos which cover everything you need to know with plenty of examples and explanation. but he also provides shorter condensed videos for each topic! he accommodates for a range of learning styles + is awesome

Amazing lectures
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
1.0
1.0
STATS2040
Grade: A+
Nov 1, 2024

Everyone loves this guy cuz of his videos, but he js gives formulas and doesn't TEACH. People prob like it because he just gives formulas and a formula sheet and you could probably get yourself up to 80% by just plugging in formulas and not understanding, which is the ONLY way he teaches. If you want to understand, he makes it godawful difficult.

1.0
5.0
STAT2040
Grade: D+
Nov 17, 2024

Terrible prof. sure he provides lectures both long and short and tons of homework but no matter how hard you study you will not be able to understand. the tests are so unreasonably hard and when you ask him a question or for advice he is just plain rude. i seriously do not recommend this professor.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: B-
Nov 24, 2024

I thought taking the course DE was a good idea, but he just posts these obnoxiously long videos where he's just all over the place & its confusing. Textbook helped a bit, but tests (really midterms since they're cumulative) are difficult, with averages of 60% & all he could say is "he didn't throw any curveballs so it shouldn't have been hard."

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: C
Dec 4, 2024

Seems nice but the main problem is quantity over quality. So many online resources, videos, problem set ..ect but his lectures are weirdly paced, content-wise all over the place, and frustrating of all gives all these formulas without building to/explainig their purpose thoroughly. Saying "stats isnt for everyone" isn't an excuse for poor teaching.

Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

This class was awesome!!! love JB. his youtube channel is so iconic and anything you don't understand you can get cleared up in the vidoes. love this guy.

5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Took the online class, and found it worked well for me, but if you don't like reading definitely don't take DE. I didn't love the lecture style videos, so I just read the lecture notes, and found them super easy to understand. I found the midterms fair, they aren't all multiple choice, but you do get a cheat sheet.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
4.0
3.0
STATS2040
Jan 16, 2025
Would take again

he is a really good professor, but I feel like he jumped a lot during lectures which made it REALLY hard to keep up with his content. otherwise, he explains topics well and with good humor. I definitely recommend watching his yt videos though. graded on very few items too

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
STATS2040
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2025
Would take again

Balka is a very friendly prof, however he does talk ALOT about random irrelevant stuff. I would say the content itself isn't too hard if you do the practice questions, and you also get a formula sheet on each midterm and exam. Despite the content being boring, if you put the effort in you can get a good grade.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Feb 2, 2025
Would take again

Although the content is dull, Balka is passionate and does his best to make it engaging. The course is not hard if you put the effort in and use his resources (online vids and practice questions), as the testing is very fair. If you do not do this it is easy to get a bad grade.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Feb 23, 2025
Would take again

Best professor I've ever had hands down. He gives students so many resources to succeed, hundreds of practice questions with video solutions, past midterms with solutions, online videos for all the lectures, and even short videos that go more in depth about specific topics from the lectures. Always available on email or discussion board. 11/10 prof

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2025
Would take again

Professor Balka is one of the best professors I've ever had. His online resources are unmatched and his tests are extremely fair. The content is relatively hard; one should not expect to do well without utilizing his resources.

Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: C+
Apr 3, 2025

- Multi select test questions will be absolutely brutal - He will put feedback such as "cmon now" on your test answers - Doesn't respond to email, only discussion posts in passive aggressive manners - A LOT of homework, this is not like your typical calc course, a lot of questions need interpretation and long answers

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2025
Would take again

I was in the in person lectures for this course, his lectures were interesting and his manner of speech was very clear and easy to understand. Literally the most organized professor I've had so far for lectures. If I ever fell behind I could go ahead and watch the lecture style vids to catch up which were also given in an clear and well done way.

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2025
Would take again

one of my fav profs

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 11, 2025
Would take again

Jeremy Balka is a great prof. He gives tons of practice questions and the textbook he provides explains topics extremely well. The term tests were extremely fair and very similar to the practice problems he provided. He also responds to discussion board questions thoughtfully and quickly.

5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Apr 15, 2025
Would take again

great guy. he explains topics very passionately and you can tell he really understands what he's teaching. he provides ample practice exercises and example midterms/exams

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

Actually goated prof. Just go to lectures and you'll be fine. He actually gives you feedback on your exams unlike many of the other profs at the school (andrew hamilton cuck). You can tell he actually cares about what he's saying and the course he teaches. He's got everything you'll need on his youtube and website (jbstatistics)

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Respected
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
May 1, 2025
Would take again

First of all, he provides his textbook and the software for free. Other than that, he was a great prof! His lecture style is easy to follow and his exam questions were fair. Though it is challenging, and the exams are cumulative, he makes achieving a decent grade very easy. Definitely recommend!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2025
Would take again

Very fair assignments, sets you up for sucess with lots of practice/homework questions

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Jun 26, 2025
Would take again

Video lectures were easy to follow, and he was very thorough. He was super funny and made the lecture videos actually enjoyable to watch. The textbook is free (it's written by him), which is a plus. 2 assignments (both easy to complete), 3 tests, and 1 final—he provides you with AMPLE resources so you can succeed

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
STAT2040
Grade: A-
Jul 15, 2025
Would take again

Solid prof with easily accessible online version of his lectures on his youtube channel. Pretty good

Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2025
Would take again

Professor Balka is an extremely competent professor. All his lectures are featured on his YouTube channel, and he provides extra videos surrounding every topic discussed. Stay on top of the class schedule, and the tests won't be an issue. The assignments are free marks as well.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
STAT2040
Grade: A
Sep 28, 2025
Would take again

Such a gem. Watching his videos were a highlight of my second year. He's very clear on what is necessary for you to succeed in the course.

Group projects
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
4.0
STAT2040
Grade: B+
Oct 13, 2025
Would take again

Great Professor, provides the textbook for you and has a YouTube page with all his lessons which makes it super convenient when you need clarification or missed something. The assignments are reasonably simple if you pay attention and do the work. There is a test about every other week.

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