4.7

Jimmy Hayes

Mathematics - New Jersey Institute of Technology

4.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
91%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

91%

Would Retake

85

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

you can't rely on anyone else other than him

MATH139 - 5.0 rating

took him for calculus and was happy

MATH111 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

20%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
B+ (6)
A+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(3)C(3)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(8)
Based on 32 reported grades
A: 7
B+: 6
A+: 5
Not sure yet: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (12)
Amazing lectures (12)
Respected (6)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Caring (5)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
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Reviews (85)
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3.0
MATH103
Grade: B-
Feb 8, 2002

Purple Hayes Rulllllleeezz!

5.0
2.0
MATH104
Feb 27, 2002

He's a sweetie, and so easy to understand.

5.0
2.0
103
Nov 6, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Nov 10, 2002

awesome teacher. def take his class!

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Nov 22, 2002

yo...he loves 2 say cubans and asians (cubic equations)

5.0
2.0
MATH103
Dec 4, 2002

Really good professor, very neat, and yeah..cuban equations...

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Dec 10, 2002

Excellent, I have never had such an excellent teacher in my life.

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Dec 20, 2002

O Kay.. Hays is a good teacher in the mix. He is funny and teaches well!

3.0
3.0
MATH103
Jan 23, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MATH105
Mar 11, 2003

Easy going, very helpful... he'll do everything to help his students!

4.0
2.0
MATH104
Apr 10, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATH104
Sep 8, 2003

Really clear. Know how to teach step by step. Easy goin.

5.0
1.0
MATH104
Grade: A
Apr 1, 2004

Easy professor, very clear, very neat. Makes things easy to understand

5.0
2.0
MATH103
Nov 11, 2004

Great professor, really helpful and funny. Take him if you got MATH 103

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4.0
MATH098
Feb 25, 2005

I have never in my life experienced a professor like this! He is horrible! He is not knowledgeable in his suject area, he is not clear in his explanations, he is not helpful in any way. Just another one of NJIT's finest!!

4.0
2.0
MATH104
Jul 31, 2005

Good guy. Extremely down to Earth. A math nerd but atleast he know's it. Not very eloquent but very clear and very devoted to helping his students pass. Easy going and at times even funny. He is a true teacher which is more than I can say for the majority of the so-called brilliant minds that are passed of as 'educators'.

3.0
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MATH111
Sep 1, 2005

Errrrrrr.........I hated math after I had his class. He was a good teacher but for some reason his explanations were completely hard for me to understand. If you have good math skills, you'll do fine if not then good luck!!

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Grade: A+
Sep 13, 2005

best teacher of njit

5.0
1.0
MATHEMATICS
Sep 17, 2005

By far the best professor! He is clear, friendly, understanding and even jokes with the students! Not much more to say hes just that good!!!! :-D

5.0
1.0
MATH098
Oct 9, 2005

yeah it may be a low level but hey they dude teaches like hes just speakin to u

5.0
1.0
MATH98
Oct 24, 2005

very very good teacher

5.0
2.0
MATH103
Nov 18, 2005

It was a pleasure to be in his class this semester. He is one of the best teachers i have ever had. He teachers with kindness and has a good sense of humor. He is not very strict but dont take advantage of him cause he is a great guy. I couldnt recommend him enough. If you have the chance to take him, TAKE HIM. I promise you will not regret it.

5.0
2.0
098
Jan 17, 2006

really cool teacher...very down to earth and easy to get along with. helps alot and is very nice.

5.0
5.0
MATH103
Apr 6, 2006

good teacher keeps you interested

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3.0
MATH103
May 1, 2006

Oh, man this guy is the best. He's really funny and very clear when he teaches. He makes the math seem pretty simple. Take consistent notes, do the homework, and you'll pass no problem.

5.0
3.0
098103
May 18, 2006

had him two semester, GREAT professor, always there to help you. Just do your work and be in class always... GREAT GREAT PROFESSOR!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH098103104
Jul 22, 2006

one word..."Greatest". i took him for 3 consecutive classes and he has always kept me motivated ever since.... keeps everything very simple and he is always there to have a chat....i was really bad in high school but after taking him, i now love math to the fullest......i would kill if he ask me to ...

5.0
3.0
MATH098
May 21, 2007

one of the greatest math professors i have ever had!

5.0
1.0
MATH098
Nov 14, 2007

GREAT PROFESSOR!! He is very energetic and you can tell he loves his job. Very helpful and nice.

5.0
1.0
MATH099
Aug 23, 2008

The best teacher I've ever had. Very helpful and a a great person.

5.0
2.0
MATH107
Oct 13, 2008

He's absolutely, absolutely amazing. Very helpful, clear & patient. I used to hate Math before, but he's got me scoring a 95 above in every test (& it's not because he's an easy grader). Definitely take him.

5.0
1.0
MATH107
Aug 13, 2009

He is helpful. His jokes are not funny. He makes sure everybody understands. He's a pretty cool good.

5.0
3.0
MATH099
Nov 13, 2009

Hayes is extremely helpful, clear, patient, and understanding. He really wants all his students to succeed and makes sure he leaves no one behind. Easy to talk to and clear explainer. I highly recommend.

5.0
2.0
MATH109
Dec 22, 2009

great professor, usually starts the class off with a little humor but definately the best math professor ive ever had, its a shame he's not teaching 111, take him you wont regret it

5.0
1.0
MATH099
Apr 26, 2010

great professor, starts the class off by stating hes the best professor in the university. and he teaches throughout the semester proving it. great guy, strong morals and thoughts, and knows his material. he found a short cut that works in almost every situation. he obviously likes the subject and makes you like it too.

5.0
1.0
MATH108
Apr 28, 2010

The best math professor I ever had. He doesn't only know his stuff, he knows how to teach it so that we the students can understand. Did I mention he was the best math teacher I ever had?

5.0
1.0
MATH109
Nov 11, 2010

hes soo awesome! take him trust me!

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Oct 27, 2011

Awsome Period

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Nov 8, 2011

By far the best math prof I ever had, funny yet an excellent teacher at the same time. If you don't understand a certain question, he's willing to explain it to the last detail. He breaks down the equations to a point where, even if you suck at math you'll begin to understand it in his class.

5.0
3.0
MATH110
Dec 15, 2011

The greatest teacher ever! He will go out of his way to help you and has very strong morals. Wants every student to succeed. He's also very funny. There hasn't been a class where I haven't laugh. I highly recommend him.

5.0
5.0
MATH110
Dec 21, 2011

I ended up failing the class, but Hayes is the best teacher I have ever had! Very funny, and explains things very clearly. The math commons are hard, but that's not under his control. Totally recommended.

5.0
4.0
MATH110
Dec 21, 2011

Hayes is the MAN! Great guy, and a good teacher.

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Aug 10, 2012

Great Professor! Understands what he's teaching and will answer every question no matter how ridiculous and won't make you feel stupid. His primary concern and preparing his students to pass the commons and so he will throw at you many examples.write down everything he puts on the board and you'll be fine

5.0
1.0
MATH111
Nov 20, 2012

Great professor. He will make sure you understand all the material, even if he has to explain it 100 different ways. Keeps class interesting while ensuring you are prepared for the tests. Odds are you'll be okay with work 10x more difficult then the exams.

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Nov 21, 2012

I LOVE Prof. Hayes! He is one of the best, if not the best, math professor at NJIT. Is always willing to help you out. If you can't understand something, he'll break it down until you do. Crystal clear. Take him- you won't regret it!!

5.0
2.0
CALCAB
Dec 12, 2012

Best math professor at NJIT. As we all now math sucks here but he will do anything to make you succeed. I always got 60's on my exams the last common i got a 95! Huge asset to the math dept.

5.0
2.0
MATH107
Dec 26, 2012

Al long as you do aleks (online math program) and all of the homework, you should be in good shape to pass. For all of you who need to take math 111, make sure you get nothing below a B+ on your exams or you will need to retake this class or take a placement test.

4.0
2.0
MATH139
Nov 8, 2013

I love him. He is the best teacher i had this semester. He behaves like a dad that really wants to help his kid suceed

5.0
3.0
MATH107045
Jan 5, 2014

FANTASTIC PROFESSOR!! He made the class very easy to understand and fun at times. Great sense of humor. Genuinely cares about his students.

5.0
1.0
MATH107
Grade: C
May 27, 2014

Awsome professor. Really nice guy that is brutally honest. Takes attendance and gives hw to help beef up your grade from low commons and a bad final. the best way to get on his good side is to see him at his office hours.

4.0
3.0
MATH111
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2014

He is really helpful! took him for calculus and was happy! he is really nice and sometimes very liberal and knows what he is teaching and can help you if you lost! I RECOMMEND, TAKE HIM! )

5.0
2.0
MATH108
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2014

One of the best Math professors at NJIT. Love him.

5.0
1.0
MATH139
Dec 18, 2014

Take his class, and you're set for life!!! One of best prof you'll ever meet!!!! I don't who you're, I will find you and I will assign you to him!! TAKE HIM!!!!

5.0
1.0
MATH139
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 22, 2014

Take him! you can't rely on anyone else other than him. He cares for you!! :D :D :D

5.0
1.0
MATH111
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2014

1 word to describe him- Awesome!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH139
Grade: A+
Mar 27, 2015

Great teacher and really nice guy

5.0
1.0
MATH111
Apr 29, 2015

He deserves the "There for you", "Amazing Lectures" and "Would Take Again" tags as well. Explains everything with clarity. Allows at least one day to review for the exam - but you need to ask questions, he basically lets you run the session. Hilarious and down-to-earth. If only he taught Calc 2. He's one of the best, you won't regret taking him.

5.0
3.0
MATH111
Grade: C
Dec 25, 2015

Very understanding, very professional, and very thorough. Doesn't condescend to any question, and if you need help go see him. Effort goes a very long way in this class, and he prepares you for the commons very well. Calc I is rough regardless of instructor, but Dr. Hayes always makes you feel like you have a fighting chance.

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Grade: A-
Jan 20, 2016

Just an awesome guy. The way he teaches and going in detail for the lecture is the best part.

5.0
4.0
MATH111
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2016

By far the best professor I've ever had at NJIT. Just do the work he tells you to do and you'll get an A. Lectures are amazing, he makes it very clear for everybody to understand. Take him if you can if you want to pass Calc 1.

4.0
3.0
MATH111
Grade: B+
May 11, 2016

Great professor. Explains topics in many different ways to make sure you understand it fully.

5.0
4.0
MATH111
Grade: A+
May 12, 2016

HE WAS AMAzing. if you are worried about calc take this professor. Trust me i thought i was horrible at calc (well i am) and I got an A!! because of this professor while people who are smarter than me did worse because they had horrible professors WORK YOUR SCHEDULE AROUND HM! YOU WILL THANK ME!!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH111
Grade: B
May 13, 2016

Professor Hayes was a great professor. He really knows how to teach the materials very well. He doesn't read straight from the book like some boring teachers do, instead he actually knows what he's teaching. Expect the occasional quiz also. These quizzes can be rough, but they help you learn how to do the problems on the exams. Highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Grade: A
Jul 25, 2016
Would take again

He likes to make you understand core concepts so you will not forget what you learned immediately after the semester is over. Ask questions if you have a problem, email him, office hours help, I never needed to but the lectures are the most important. Practice the past exams. He won't go through 1000s of problems but enough to master all of them.

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Grade: A
Aug 21, 2016
Would take again

Hayes is probably the most well known professor at NJIT because of his talented teaching skills. He gives out a lot of homework but its worth doing every single problem. You will pass Calc 1 with a good grade by simply paying attention to his lectures.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MATH110
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

He was a really good professor. He is understand and funny. He teaches very very well. He does not give too much homework. It is all very manageable.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A-
Nov 3, 2016
Would take again

He is an awesome calc professor. No one can teach like he does.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: C+
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

For a Business students, (math135 is business clac) we all despise math cause we're terrible at it. Prof Hayes made learning the important aspects of calc so understandable. You will only need to work hard if your core math skills stink, like factoring for example. But take him! He's hilarious and really makes sure you learn.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH110
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 23, 2017
Would take again

Its simple. Prof Hayes is the best teacher Ive had. He is truly there for his students, and wants nothing more than to see his students succeed. Hes insanely knowledgeable, funny and caring. He makes math fun. MATH110 can be difficult, but with him, if you do your part, youll have no issues. I cant stress taking him enough, he is truly the best!

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH110
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2017
Would take again

Funny and charismatic, great instructor helped me so much.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH111
Grade: B+
May 7, 2017
Would take again

An absolute gem of a professor. Took his Calc 1 night course, and loved attending every lecture. Great personality and great at relaying information. Makes reviews for exams for students to take advantage of. I would HIGHLY recommend this professor for any Math course (I believe he teaches several), for he is a great instructor and very charismatic

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH111
Grade: B
Aug 24, 2017
Would take again

Professor Hayes is by far the best teacher I have had in my entire life. He wants to see his students succeed. Whether it be going over problems that you dont get, or one of his lectures, he is there for you. I never took Calc before, was a little scared for it, and ended up with a B. Take him, do your work and try your best, and you will pass!

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH110
Grade: B+
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

Professor hayes has got to be one of the best math teachers there are around. Class is a bit tough but he explains everything and believes in a "No stupid questions" policy. He's a really funny guy, will go the extra mile for you, but you should expect a lot of work; prepare for a ton of hand in assignments and make sure you understand the material

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
1.0
3.0
MATH110
Nov 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I love math. Math has been my best subject since I was little. He is for sure the worst professor I've ever had in my life. He truly doesn't take the time help you or cares about your grade. Horrible experience

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
3.0
4.0
MATH111
Grade: F
May 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He truly understands math, especially calculus like the back of his hand. However, I struggled from the beginning and I was receiving much help from him. We then fell behind and he rushed to finish the semester. He also tends to ramble a lot and get off topic. Just don't take his night class!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH111
Grade: A
Oct 21, 2018
Would take again

He is an amazing professor. He loves teaching and cares for his students. He is funny and helps students understand the forgotten concepts of pre-calculus.

Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH110
Nov 12, 2018
Would take again

Ive always hated math, he made me like it.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
MATH110
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2018
Would take again

Very kind. Be ready for a quiz almost every recitation (once a week). The common exams are all based off concepts so once you understand the concept then you understand the problem. All I'm saying is when in doubt draw a QUADRANT DIAGRAM!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH110
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2018
Would take again

yes. just yes.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MATH110
Grade: D
Dec 22, 2018
Would take again

Best math professor I've ever had and probably will ever have. Taught so well and clearly. The final was the only thing that killed me.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MATH111
Dec 31, 2018
Would take again

Took him after struggling with calc 1 for the previous 2 semesters. He was fantastic. He taught in a way that made it easy for many of us to understand. Would crack jokes throughout our lectures and made the long night class go by quickly. Extremely helpful and a nice guy, finally passed.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH113
Grade: A+
Jan 31, 2019
Would take again

Very cool professor, and great at teaching. He teaches everything that will be on the test. Takes attendance at the beginning of class, but will mark you present if you come in any time throughout class.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MATH110
Oct 21, 2019
Would take again

He is the only professor who I would take again for any math classes at NJIT. The way he teaches is just amazing. Take him, if you can!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MATH112
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 30, 2021
Would take again

My goodness, Professor Hayes is undoubtedly the best math professor I've ever had. His notes are neat, clear, and concise. He gets straight to the point and has a couple opportunities for extra credit, I would recommend him 1000 times over.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MATH110
Grade: B+
Mar 1, 2024
Would take again

Best teacher I ever had for Math. He will break it down in a way that you will never forget pre calc

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

20%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
B+ (6)
A+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(3)C(3)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(8)
Based on 32 reported grades
A: 7
B+: 6
A+: 5
Not sure yet: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (12)
Amazing lectures (12)
Respected (6)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Caring (5)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Gives good feedback (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.04 avg change
Nov
Dec
Jan
Oct
Apr
Mar
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

103

5.0

(1)

MATH105

5.0

(1)

MATHEMATICS

5.0

(1)

MATH98

5.0

(1)

098

5.0

(1)
+17 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MATH110

3.2

098103

3.0

MATH098103104

3.0

MATH107045

3.0

MATH135

3.0

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