3.3

John Minacapelli

Mathematics - Seton Hall University

3.3
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
95
Reviews
3.3
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.3
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

95

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Always lets us out early

MATH1205 - 4.0 rating

If you need any help, he is always there

MATH0012 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

70%

Textbook Required

93%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
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B+ (1)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 7 reported grades
A: 3
B+: 1
A+: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
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Respected (2)
Participation matters (1)
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Clear grading criteria (1)
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Reviews (95)
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MATH1203
Nov 21, 2002

I understood the material very well instead for a few topics. Good teacher.

1.0
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COST
Dec 10, 2002

No Comments

3.0
2.0
MATH0012
Dec 19, 2002

Very frustrating to deal with, kind of annoying.

5.0
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MATH1203
Dec 20, 2002

great teacher, sincere, clear and concise

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1202
Mar 6, 2003

If your taking him for 0012 he is really easy... So i took him for my next course and he was really hard... i should of know what i was getting into.

2.0
5.0
MATH0012
Apr 8, 2003

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MATH
Apr 9, 2003

makes you feel stupid if you don't know the answer to something. gives a quiz every day. clear but goes through material really fast. i regret taking his class

1.0
5.0
MATH
Apr 14, 2003

hes a great teacher.........really is.....................NOT, sarcastic jerk

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MATH1203
Apr 18, 2003

Material is hard and he is very sarcastic when you ask for help. Quizes everyday, checks homework, lots of assignments.

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MATH
Apr 24, 2003

strange man, very sarcastic.. he is miserable and i hate his voice.. quizes everyday not fun, regret taking him, offers you no help and does not care about students at all..

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MATH1202
May 7, 2003

he is the worst professor i have ever had and i wouldn't recommend him to my worst enemy. he should be fired or retired and never hired again. :(

2.0
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MATH
Jul 6, 2003

Quizzes everyday but they are with a partner so that's good but i just thought he sucked

1.0
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MATH
Sep 4, 2003

He is the worst math teacher. He gives a quiz everyday and goes through the material once and that's it. When asked for help he gladly rejects you and is too sarcastic

4.0
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MATH
Oct 20, 2003

Not a bad teacher, he always comes around to help and he trys to make himself available to you

5.0
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ALGERBRA
Oct 23, 2003

He's awesome i loved him daily quizes make it almost impoosible to fail..grades quizzes sort of hard but as for the final he grades soft he's a sweet man

4.0
4.0
MATH1202
Nov 17, 2003

not great personality, but cares about students who try...gives extra help if you ask for it, tricky material

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MATH1014
Dec 8, 2003

John is a good guy, he likes what he does and cares. But that means you should care too. His courses are usually no joke. I went for extra help many times. Maybe I got on his good side, not a bad tactic. He's the MAN. His famous line: it is what it is.

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MATH1202
Dec 11, 2003

Easy class, guy has a few screws loose, quiz every day, but if you ask he helps a lot, just show up everyday and pay attention- easy A

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MATH1202
Dec 13, 2003

I HATE THIS MAN'S CLASS. HE IS A HORRIBLE TEACHER WHO GIVES TESTS EVERY CLASS. HE TOLD ME THAT HE COULD NOT HELP ME WHEN IWENT TO OFFICE HOURS... DO NOT TAKE HIM AT ALL.

1.0
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MATH1014
Jan 5, 2004

HES A GOOD GRADER BUT WILL REMIND YOU OF MR. BURNS with his apperance and attitude, quizes everyday suck but if you go to every class it'll help your grade. I slacked majorly and still pulled off a 3.5 in his class, he's a cool dude with a dick in his ass

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1014
Jan 5, 2004

I did no work and got an A. It is what it is.

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MATH
Mar 24, 2004

Overall, he is a nice guy.Everyone complains about the everyday test policy but in the end it actually helps the students. He also comes around during tests and helps kids out. Good guy!!

4.0
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INTERMALG
Apr 16, 2004

Good guy and helpful. quizzes every day but that is the reason i didnt fail, did good on later quizes and got a B. "If it looks easy, its because it is", and of course "it is what it is"

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ALGEBRA
Apr 19, 2004

he's not that good, he gives you a problem then give the 1st step n u will do the rest. not really helpful, make himself available but do not do much wen u see him,

1.0
4.0
INTERALG
Apr 20, 2004

..borderline senile, bitter, and gives quizzes everyday in class so if u miss a class ur basically screwed for the nextclass.Unhelpful.if he's free he still wont help u w/o appointment. AVOID AT ALL COST you'll learn more and be happier elsewhere 4sure

1.0
5.0
MATH
Apr 22, 2004

boring, just take other classes and not with him, he's not helpful at all, dnt even think about taking his class,you will just fail, everyday quizes and if you late,you absent for the day. neverdo reviews,ask q?not glad to help.

1.0
5.0
INTERALG
Apr 22, 2004

Biggest **** you'll ever meet....EVER. Quizzes EVERY DAY...and I mean EVERY DAY! Do yourselves a favor and don't take'em.

1.0
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ALGEBRA
May 2, 2004

This guys thinks he knows it all.....But he don't know nothing....HE CAN'T TEACH, HE CAN'T TELL A JOKE, HE CAN'T EVEN ANSWER A SIMPLE QUESTION....DON'T TAKE HIM...IF YOU DO IT WILL BE THE BIGGEST Mistake of your life....

5.0
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MATH1014
May 10, 2004

i think he is the best math professor out there, he is always available for help and the quiz we do everyday helps you prepare for the finals and the finals was the easiest test so i guess the quiz was very useful.

1.0
5.0
MATH0012
May 12, 2004

DO NOT TAKE THIS GUY. He is a horrible teacher and terrible person.

5.0
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PRECALC
Aug 5, 2004

best prof. ever for math!!!!! very helpful and easy finals!!!!

5.0
1.0
MATH
Oct 26, 2004

hes the best prof in the math dept...fair grader, tests are impossible to fail..finals are easy as hell..

1.0
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MATH0012
Oct 28, 2004

He is not very helpful and not a very nice person.

4.0
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1014
Nov 9, 2004

Math is always hard, but he makes it easy when you least expect it. Great teacher, lots of help, and tells you what it is plain an simple. There is tests everyday, but if you look over notes it's a sure grade. Funny guy at times, not as bad as people say

5.0
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INTALGEBRA
Nov 13, 2004

Guy is a good teacher and very helpful. People whine about the everyday quizes, but they are not hard as long as YOU STUDY *hint hint* they NO midterm just the final and the quizes easy A people

5.0
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DEVMATH2
Dec 13, 2004

daily quizzes but they dont count for a grade, online quizzes are huge joke. he's sarcastic in class which gives him a fun edge, and he explains things clearly. enjoyable for someone who hated math.

5.0
3.0
INTALGEBRA
Dec 14, 2004

Great guy and a good teacher. Daily quizzes can get rough if you don't prepare for them. No midterm. He is helpful if you ask questions and is available outside of class as well. Make sure you know the material and you should do ok.

1.0
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1202
Mar 5, 2005

He was the worst professor i have ever had. He should be fired. He is not helpful, never available, and hardly even teaches.He teaches for like 15 mins and then gives a quiz.Do not take this class!!!!!!!

5.0
5.0
MATH0012
Apr 4, 2005

Not his fault for hard test, but he does his best to prepare students for them, by giving them quizes once in a blue moon that dont count, and making sure everyone participates. Kinda like HS.

1.0
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INTERALG
Apr 22, 2005

not helpful, expects you to teach yourself, test you everyday, doesnt explain ALL the problems that he will test you on, appears to be nice (but dont be fooled) expects you to figure out what your homework should be, BASICALLY, IF YOU ARE GOOD AT TEACHING YOURSELF, GO FOR IT, OTHERWISE, RUNNNNN!!!!!

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MATH
May 9, 2005

Horrible professor, doesnt teach, very rude, extremely mean, will do anything in his power to fail you and lower your grade as much as possible, if you wanna cry in class and be miserable each day then take him otherwise get out as FAST AS YOU CAN. MINACAPAPELIE??? OH HELL NO!!!!!!!!

3.0
3.0
MA0012
Jul 29, 2005

Took his class because he was said to be one of the better math professors in the Dept., brought comical relief to class, but if you late, you minus will be absent,Homework checks Everyday, attendance at the begining of class on the dot. He is one of the better but somewhat strict.

4.0
2.0
MATH1014
Nov 15, 2005

Quizzes everyday but if you do the homework they're easy; they raise your grade and prepare you for the midterm and final. He teaches the material, lets class out early, and is willing to help outside of the class.

5.0
3.0
MATH0012
Nov 17, 2005

Very Helpful!

4.0
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MATH1202
Nov 17, 2005

You will get out of this class what you put into it, the material can be confusing but if you pay attention, you'll get it. If not, then he's really good at one on one meetings to clarify ... BUT attendance is a ****. If you are one to be late or skip classes, DO NO TAKE HIM. And I don't suggest taking this class early, you may fall asleep.

5.0
1.0
MATH0012
Dec 8, 2005

easy teacher. easy class. very helpful. i hate math but hes a good guy.

2.0
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MATH1202
Dec 20, 2005

uhmm he was kind of the worst. no partial credit, so lots of assignments were all or nothing. the best was if you do an assignment right you get a 50/50. if you had any minute detail wrong, -50 on your next test. and he doesnt review for the final. do not take him. he takes attendance five minutes before class is supposed to start.

1.0
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MATH1202
Dec 21, 2005

okay he was not much of a help at all. he was uninteresting and made the class harder than it had to be... the lessons would have been easy if they were taught right.

2.0
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MATH1202
Feb 14, 2006

Quizzes everyday, rarely any type of review, even for final, attendance is mandatory, if you miss a class it really sets you off track.

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MATH1202
Feb 14, 2006

Avoid this class. It's like trying to learn rocket science, but with screech powers, bonur from Growing Pains, mike seaver, a.c. slater, bill and ted, or buddy from Charles in Charge as your teacher. Pay me that kind of money, I'll teach the class too with my 1.7 GPA. It felt like every class someone put me in the Million Dollar Dream sleeper hold.

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ALGEBRA
Jul 18, 2006

I love him! He is great, you people have no idea what you are talking about, you asses need to work, he works you, but I got an A.

4.0
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MMISS1202
Nov 12, 2006

He gives a quiz every class but that makes it easier to get a good grade. Pay attention in class and go to office hours to get on his good side. After that you'll be fine. If you dont understand something make sure you let him know!

1.0
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MATH1202
Dec 10, 2006

Expects you to teach yourself which makes the course WAY harder than it is. Does not take appts. unless he really likes you(females), and office hours he's not even there sometimes. Quizzes everyday, rude as hell, attendance MANDATORY. Bottom line if u plan on kissin this guys a** for a semister do yaself a favor n SKIP IT. worst prof EVER

4.0
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MATH1014
Apr 3, 2007

Great guy, hard class. Gives a test everyday but that helps you learn the info, you have to keep up and study! I hate math and I actually like this class, he's there to help you not fail you

5.0
1.0
MATH1202
Apr 19, 2007

awesome professor, and i hate math. very helpful. very funny. teaches material very well. take him!

5.0
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MATH1101
Apr 27, 2007

Best math teacher ever. Very helpful and willing to help you out if youre grades ever slip

5.0
5.0
MATH1202
Nov 15, 2007

Quiz everyday if you miss you get a zero attendance mandatory and if youre late youre absent and if youre on time youre late cause he takes attendance 10 minutes before actual start time awesome at teaching though hate/suck at math and I got a B but the ?'s he asks on quizzes are 10 times harder than the examples he gives in class so study

5.0
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MATH0012
Apr 1, 2008

He is the best math professor ever! He is very sweet and will try his best to help you pass. Just get on his good side and you will be just fine. I would def. take him again..

3.0
2.0
MATH1014
Oct 13, 2008

He is a pretty bad teacher. He has an awkward way of outlining what you will be learning and presenting it, therefore work that should be easy becomes hard because it is so poorly explained. He is unfair (he has no sympathy for personal tragedy etc) and over quizzes/ underteaches. He is also a vry nervous person, making asking him ?'s impossible!!!

5.0
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MATH1202
Nov 10, 2008

nice guy, funny at times. kind of sarcastic- quizzes every class. very helpful if you meet for appointments reinforces material - very focused on being on time- grading sucks 50/50

2.0
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MATH1202
Nov 20, 2008

This guy has no heart. He doesn't care if you're dying in the hospital...you will lose credit no matter what. Quiz everyday!!! Very unclear and makes everything difficult. Avoid him if you can!

5.0
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MATH1014
Dec 17, 2008

Professor Mincapelli is the sweetest guy! He helped me out so much. I was nervous and I went to for him help and he really steered me in the right direction. Very kindhearted. He wants to see you succeed. I would recommend him!

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MATH1202
Apr 13, 2009

I agree that Professor Mincapelli is a good professor. Attend class. Quiz everyday. Meet with him afterwards if u still dont get the material, he is more than willing to help you with anything. Its not an exciting class obviously- its math! but with this prof, just put in, at least SOME effort, and things will turn in ur favor. He wants u 2 do well

5.0
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MATH1201
Nov 13, 2009

He is a concerned and very helpful professor and i wish i could have him in my spring semester.

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MATH0012
Nov 17, 2009

Very nice, doesnt teach all we did was work on the computer,but he helped when needed. i would take him again

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MATH0012
Jan 12, 2010

HE IS SO NICE AND REALLY HELPFUL, HE REALLY CARES ABOUT YOU PASSING AND GETTING EXTRA HELP

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MATH0012
Apr 14, 2010

He is a good prof. He always helped me with my problems. He also gave me hints on the problems for the final. I didnt get the best grade because I am not good in math but, he was very helpful.

1.0
3.0
MATH1202
May 9, 2010

worst professor. teaches everything in a way that makes it impossible to understand. refuses to help unless you come to his office hours which are 7:15am, IF he's even there. will not discuss anything in class and if you don't understand something, he will point out your stupidity. takes credit off for EVERYTHING!!!

3.0
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MATH1012
Oct 7, 2010

Never take him, he is impossible this is your warning! He should have retired a long time ago he does not help you with anything, he does not care what you think, its his way and thats it. He does not want to help you pass

5.0
2.0
MATH1202
Jan 26, 2011

hes not so terrible. he is a perfectionist no doubt but it helps you stay in check all semester long. Daily quizzes are annoying but totally helpful. take him, but know you have to go to class and do the work. you will be fine.

1.0
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MATH1012
Jun 8, 2011

HORRIBLE OMG. I was failing, & he just comes up to me telling me i'm not doing good... WHEN HE WHISPERS LOUDLY! He told me at that point I was in a hole. OKAY, way to be rude. So I dropped his class. That would be my advice to you if you're failing. Seriously.

5.0
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MATH1102
Dec 14, 2011

Minacapelli is so nice!! Attendance is mandatory, but the coursework is really straightforward and he gives you several opportunities in class to clarify the material. Plus, there's extra credit on everything. He honestly does want all of his students to do well.

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MATH1014
Jan 17, 2012

very good professor can be tough at times

5.0
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MATH1102
Mar 20, 2012

Truly the best professor I had so far at Seton Hall. He is so sweet and wants his students to do well! The information is easy and students really understand it with daily quizzes. Attendance is mandatory but he gives 5 EXTRA points added onto your grade for showing up every class on time! A really great professor! Taking him again next semester!

5.0
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MATH1202
Jan 7, 2013

Best teacher I've ever had at Seton Hall. He is extremely helpful and will give you a good grade if you try. He's easy to get along with, too. Loved him and his class! The material was hard but he really gets you through it.

5.0
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MATH1014
Apr 26, 2013

One of the best math teachers I have had. You have to get used to his style of teaching but he makes sure that everyone can pass if you actually put in the work

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MATH0012
Aug 14, 2013

Such a great guy! If you need any help, he is always there! Definitely take him for developmental math, easy pass! Just keep up with the assignments, if you miss one he is very understanding but do not take his kindness for granted! Would take him again for another course.

2.0
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MATH1014
Nov 12, 2013

Avoid him if you can, I wish I would've. Daily quizzes, unclear teaching method, and he doesn't really care whether you pass or not he just does what he does. Only professor and class I hated this semester and I actually LOVE math!

5.0
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MATH0012
Nov 16, 2013

Good Developmental Math Professor, all coursework & grading done online, but will award partial credit points for test & quizzes. Will help in class with coursework except the final, easy to email to ask a question, cares about students.

5.0
1.0
MATH0012
Nov 19, 2013

Hes so helpful! Really caring and sweet! if you try your guaranteed a good grade, such a good man.

5.0
1.0
MATH0012
Grade: B+
Nov 19, 2013

Such a great guy, kind of reminds me of my grandpa. He is a kind man who is genuinely concerned with how you do in the class. Will extend deadlines if you don't understand chapter. The only negative about the guy are his office hours. Great professor and guy, definitely recommend him.

4.0
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1102
Jan 12, 2014

This guy is just a really weird dude. Funny in this random kind of way. Easy to understand if you just pay attention. If you do all the journals which are just 1 page and know the formulas for each question isnt hard to get at least a B. He let me use my phone as a calculator making it easy to cheat on tests and quizzes as well. This guy is a boss

4.0
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MATH1014
Mar 30, 2014

Hes a really nice guy but he can be very tough at times, he tires to help as much as he can but he's not scared to give anyone an F or credit, not tests but daily quizzes which are simple ! Just do your work and you will be fine.

1.0
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MATH
May 22, 2014

If you are not good at math do not take this guy. He speed through each lesson and it is a quiz in the beginning of every class. Awful experience in this class. He also makes fun of students when they ask questions and assumes that you know the material already. I suggest everyone stay away.

4.0
1.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2014

Helps on all tests. Practically gives answers. Dislikes lazy students, appreciate kids that know what they're doing.

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31451
Grade: A-
Dec 3, 2014

Professor Minacapelli is great professor. He is an older guy and he could seem grumpy but he is awesome. I took him for Developmental Math and he helped me finish the course in half of the year. He is kinda demanding sometimes but wants you to succeed so that you can move onto the next math course. TAKE HIM!

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0012
Dec 8, 2014

Developmental Math with this guy was a joke! We sat at the computers for an hour and fifteen minutes and did homework. Tests are a joke! Just don't fall behind.

4.0
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1014
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2015

He gives quizzes every day that reflect on his lectures which help your grade. He gives easy projects and short online homework which is completely different than is lectures. But overall, if you're good at math you dont need to do much studying.

5.0
2.0
1102
Mar 24, 2015

LOVED him! I can see why he has iffy reviews because there is a quiz administered at the beginning of each class because he always makes sure all of his students master the content. He is the sweetest old man and honestly one of the greatest professors I've ever had here. Gives extra credit for perfect attendance... just show up and try your best!

5.0
1.0
MATH1014
May 13, 2015

I would recommend Professor Minacapelli to anyone because he is so passionate and dedicated to his profession. He is always willing to help if you show that you are truly interested. He is very clear and concise when explaining the material. He is by far the best teacher I have ever had for any math class because he truly believes in you. Take Him!

5.0
2.0
MATH1102
Mar 27, 2016

Best professor I've had so far. He is extremely nice and helpful. Short quizzes almost everyday and a journal due every other week or so. The quizzes and journals combined with the lectures make all the material really clear so the class is easy. If you come to every class he adds 5 points to your final grade. Such a sweet man. Highly recommend

5.0
3.0
MATH0012
Aug 18, 2016
Would take again

Go for class and you will be fine. very helpfull. not too many quizzes

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MATH0012
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2016
Would take again

Love this guy. Literally had only 3 homework assignments the whole semester. Also during quizzes, he comes around and helps you if you are stuck. This man is a legend. Long Live Prof M

Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
MATH1205
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2016
Would take again

Show up to class and it'll be an easy A. He's an excellent teacher.

4.0
2.0
MATH1205
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

Great guy. Goes pretty quickly through some of the material, but he is always happy to stop and explain if you have any questions. Quizzes are at the start of almost every class, but they are easy 100's- they exist only to ensure you know the concept and he'll help you on them. Always lets us out early. Take him

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

70%

Textbook Required

93%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
B+ (1)
A+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 7 reported grades
A: 3
B+: 1
A+: 1
A-: 1
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Respected (2)
Participation matters (1)
Gives good feedback (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.07 avg change
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Ratings by Course

ALGERBRA

5.0

(1)

PRECALC

5.0

(1)

INTALGEBRA

5.0

(2)

DEVMATH2

5.0

(1)

MATH1101

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

COST

5.0

1202

4.5

MATH1012

4.5

INTERALG

4.3

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4.0

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