great professor!!! HEADS UP!: he LOVES maple. he's very willing to help students, lots of extra credit, but you'll have to work for it.

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likes to help students, very easy tests, just do the homework and get an A

Good teaching, do the homework and go to class, at least a B

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Very clear and helpful. Excellent teachings skills. Willing to work with students outside of class. Fair tests.

Great professor, teaches the material very well.. Yet be aware of multiple choice... Be very alert doing exams... But him being a great teacher out weighs the 100% multiple choice on his tests! Take him if you can!

He is easy....Test are out there...uses same ones over and over

Do the homework and go to class. About half way through my semester with him, the class dropped by at least 2/3

Multiple Choice tests, but good teacher. Final is optional but it may hurt you.

A recommended teacher. Teaches his material very well. Gets mixed up at times on problems, and sometimes confusing, but more often on target. He hands out a fictious test (multipal choice)similar to his real test to study for. Homework counts for something like 10%. Class was fun too

He is great, take him and enjoy the class. There are 4 exam each 25% of final and if you are happy with your garde you can skip the final. it is easy to make an A. he is agreat teacher in every aspect. Just take him, and nobady else.

Dr Fadyn is the best math teacher I ever had. I took him at Brenau, and if it wasnt for him and his teaching style- I dont think I would of ever been able to graduate from college- Thank you Dr Fadyn for being an OUTSTANDING teacher who cares about their students. SD

He is a great Differential Equations professor, grades are only taken for tests, no HW or quizzes. final exam is optional, can be taken to drop one of 4 tests through the semester. Watch out for the first test, most people did the worst on that test. He is funny and easy to follow, very good at explaining, I would defiantly recommend him.

Dr. Fadyn is the best math teacher I've ever had. He explains everything out in great detail and is easy to understand. He also gives out a review test before the test that is very similar to the actual test. Exam is optional and replaces your lowest test grade.

Great teacher, very funny, very helpful. Not much to say, he is always willing to give help out of class. Best part is if you get an average of an A on your tests you can admit the final. Make sure to take this professor.

Definitely a great teacher with great spirits! His class was very enjoyable and his test very fair. In our class, if were happy with your average you skipped the final (big help). Take any class with him, you'll enjoy it.

Dr. Faydn is a real teacher! His presentation of the material is very easy to understand, he hands out practice tests to study (with answers) that are similar to the real tests, and allows you to skip the final if you're happy with your grade. I have two more math classes and will make sure he is my instructor for both.

Took for Diff eq. he goes step by step on everything. you really don't have to learn anything on your own which is so nice. you should study, but class is easy to follow.

Great professor, and very easy to make an A if you apply yourself. You have 4 tests grades and that's it, no quizzes, and if you are happy with your grade after the tests, then you just don't take the final. You get note cards for tests. He very clearly explains everything and is really helpful. If you don't make an A, it's because you didn't try.

Dr. Fadyn is an excellent calculus teacher. I took caluculs II from him this past Summer. The ten week course was fast paced and hard. He helped make the material understandable. He curves his test which are multiple choice but don't confuse that with being easy. I intend on taking him again for differential equations.

Great professor and if you put forth the effort it isn't hard to achieve an A. It's a high level math class, don't be lazy and expect to do well. Doing the homework helps a lot, like all math classes. Gives a study guide before tests that help a lot. If I had to take anymore maths I'd be sure to take him.

Best math teacher I've had. Had him for Dif Eq. and Linear Algebra. He's a very good teacher and really knows the material. He is easy to understand and helpful. Do the homework and don't slack off and you can get an A. He let's you have a 3x5 card of notes for the test which is really helpful. I'd recommend him for any class you can get him for.

An alright professor. He goes into far too much detail sometimes, which get boring. Still a pretty fair teacher. He knows what grades to expect on every test before taken, and he knows his math. Could be taught in a more interesting fashion.

His practice tests help you study for the real tests but don't be fooled, you will need to do the homework and example problems in each section. He allows a 3x5 card (both sides) since there is no way you can remember every variation to each type of problem.

TAKE THIS PROF! Such a great professor! Willing to slow down and answer questions very clearly! Has the patience of a saint and always respects his students. If you can get Fadyn for any maths class, take him...you won't be disappointed.

I understand that he is a great diff EQ prof, but he is a terrible Linear Prof, he loves proofs and concepts on his tests. He rambles a lot, and teaches stuff that "wont be used in this class" that being said, I will take him for diff EQ soon.

Great math teacher most subjects but he is horrible with Linear Algebra. This class is supposed to be an "easy A" but it is far from it. Spent the entire semester floating on the C/D fence and didn't know until the last class what I would be making. I suggest avoiding him for Linear Algebra but he is great with other classes. Final is optional.

Had Fayden for both Discrete and Linear and both were challenging courses and will require you to do most if not all the homework assigned and tests are reasonable to a certain extent except when he put proofs on Linear tests, but all in all he is one of the good but not great math teachers at SPSU.

Great ODE teacher. I've heard some people complain about his linear algebra course being extremely difficult, but that is not the case for ODE. And somebody in another review complained about his cursive handwriting. I'm in my 30's, don't wear glasses, and sat on the back row everyday. Never once had a problem reading his writing.

AVOID HIM! took him for Discrete and his tests were ridiculous. His grading is outrageous, I asked about why he graded it the way he did and refused to tell me but instead said its his way and his decision. Its an easy subject but he expects you to have a PHD in it. If you take him make sure to do all hw problems. DONT TAKE HIM!

Currently taking him for Calc 1. He goes over the homework problems very well. The homework itself is not bad. His tests are multiple choice which is good. There really isnt enough tests though. got a 76 on the first, a 57 on the second, and just took the third. His tests come from his study guides, tests are nothing like the study guides though..

Fadyn is a great math teacher. He teaches the concepts well and answers questions in detail. Make sure you do the homework even though he doesn't collect it. The study guides is like the test questions in that order, but he doesn't give the same questions on the test. There are 4 tests and an optional final. The final replaces the lowest test grade

He gives a ton of homework but it is not mandatory. He will go over it at the beginning of every class. He only gives out 4 tests that are multiple choice and an optional final that replaces your lowest test regardless of what you get on it. So you can get lower than your lowest test grade and lower your grade in the class. Final is 50 problems.

I have taken Dr. Fadyn for both Calc 1 and 2. Math is not my best subject but I passed 1 with a B and amazingly 2 with an A. He gives 4 tests and then the final is optional depending on how you are doing in the class. He always gives a practice test the week prior and give you an exact guide as to what to study for. Sometimes offers extra credit:)

Dr. Fadyn is the best math teacher I have ever had. He makes practice tests that we go over the day before the test. He is clear and gives great help. No question is a dumb question. He is very willing to help and work with you on your grades.

He is a great teacher, and explains the concepts in a way that people can understand it. He makes study guides that resemble the test. The tests are multiple choice. There are four tests and an optional final. The final replaces your lowest grade whether you do better or worse. There is some extra credit.

I just finished taking Calc II with Fadyn over an 8 week summer course. Besides the fact that classes were 4 hours long, the class was not that bad. The home work was not mandatory, but doing it helped. He spent 30 minutes to a hour going over HW. There were four tests plus an optional final. A study guide for each test as well. Highly recommend

Goes off the PowerPoint and gives a practice test before each test. There were 4 tests that made up 90% of your grade. If you do the practice test you will at least get a B on the test. I would take him again very easy. Optional Exam replaced your lowest test grade.

Great professor. He is the most genuine and caring person I have met so far at KSU. You have four tests plus an optional final that replaces your lowest grade. Lectures provide plenty of knowledge for the tests, it is just up to you if you want to put in the time to pass. Don't expect to skip and pass unless you know the material. Take him!

Was a easy class as it was a review from a previous calc class in high school. He had 4 tests, optional homework, and an optional final that replaced your lowest test. He doesn't take attendance so I spipped about 1/3 of the classes and did fine. When it came to new information he was also a really good teacher. I'm taking him again for calc 2.

This has to be one of the best math professors I've ever had. He teaches it in a way that you can understand and he always asks if anyone has questions. His study guides are amazing, they really help with the test. Study and pay attention and you should do fine.

Fadyn is definitely unique. His teaching methods are straightforward but the homework and tests he gives are distinctly harder (his tests are multiple choice). But he will go over whatever you ask for. Final replaces lowest test, even if lowest test score is higher. He uses WebAssign, but if you do the work your grade goes up.

Calc 2 is a tough class but Fadyn makes it more manageable. Web assign homework, and 4 reasonable multiple choice tests, no partial credit. He allows calculators. He's explains things very straight forward. In my opinion he's one of the best math professors at this school. But unless you're a calc god you still have to put in work to do well.

Professor Fadyn although sometimes a little goofy a good choice as a Calc I professor. He knows his stuff and explains the material in a very understandable way. He will help anyone who asks, and spends part of his lectures going over any requested homework problems. He also provides a study guide that's tremendously helpful for test prep.

He really is a good professor and a nice guy. This was his first semester doing mandatory homework so there was a good bit of it but it was nice to have that extra grade in. My only complaint about him is that his exams are all multiple choice (personally I prefer free response for partial credit).

Calc 2 is hard no matter who you take, but Fadyn did a solid job teaching. There were 4 tests and 4 Webassign homeworks (he mentioned that this was a first for him) that add up to 1 test grade. Optional final replaces lowest grade. No lecture material is posted online, so definitely show up to class. I did feel that an A was remotely attainable.

a great choice for calc 2 instructor. I'm not sure how I feel about multiple choice exams as I probably missed quite a bit of partial credit but I also got lucky a couple of times in picking the right answer when the time was running out. Optional final is cumulative and could replace your lowest test grade but if lower can bring your grade down.

Easy A. His study guides were VERY similar to his tests. The only difference between his tests and study guides is that he changes the numbers, so if you get the basic idea of how to do a problem then you should be set for his tests. I took his class during the summer and passed every test with an A.

This is the best math professor at KSU. I took calc over the summer and he made it real understandable. I cannot recommend him enough. Do the homework and go to class, and you will be fine. Tests are straight forward and he wants to make sure you understand the material. I will be taking him for all my higher math classes.

I've had Dr. Fadyn for Calc 1 and Calc 2, honestly the best math teacher I've ever had. I've gotten A's in both even though the material is hard. He's patient and doesn't make anything too hard. The tests are multiple choice and he gives practice tests that are nearly identical. He has a great sense of humor and is always willing to help you pass.

I took Calculus in high school, so I already had grasped much of the topic, but Fadyn made his class very easy. Math is hard for many, but this professor is patient, and willing to work with you to understand math. His study guides are helpful for the tests, and the final is optional! There's only 4 hw assignments, but you get a month to do each.

Fadyn is the man, took him for both Calc 1 and 2 and hes prob the best teacher ive ever had. Tests are similar to the practice exams, and he is a great lecturer, explains everything very well. Didn't take the final, since its optional, but have heard it was pretty simple. Do the homework, that's the only part that sucks. its 20% of your grade.

I am a math major, and I think it's a difficult subject. His tests are multiple choice and he gives you a practice test so you literally know what to expect. His lectures give a clear understanding of what is happening. Be ready to surrender your life to webassign though. Overall, I wouldn't have received an A if I took another professor.

Four tests. Four homework assignments (web-assign, 80 questions each). The final replaces your lowest test grade, REGARDLESS of what you got. However, you can opt out of the final with an A average. All of the hw assignments combined equal a single test grade. No calculators on tests (tf you expect?) thirty minutes for hw questions, then lectur

Honestly one of the best math teachers I have ever had. Is very good at explaining the math problems, and process of solving the problems. Is easier compared to some other teachers I have heard about on campus. Allows calculators w/o CAS on tests. tests are all mc. no partial credit. 10-15 questions. Do as much practice as you can to get A

4 tests, 100 points each. Each hw (webassign) grade is 25, so all four count up to be 100. He goes at a great pace, 30 minutes for hw questions, 30 minutes for lecture each class. He doesn't just go by the book either. Sometimes, he will skip around in a way that he sees fit, and it's quite helpful. He introduces topics in a simplified way. Take!!!

With Fadyn the tests he gives are tough but fair. The class in general is not an easy one and after not receiving a grade good enough to fill the prerequisite I needed I finally got a good grade of an 83 with him. There are 4 tests and the final replaces the worst one for better or worse which is fair considering the tests are multiple choice.

His test are more difficult than other Calc 1 professors but offers plenty of bonus problems and curves the final grade if needed to where the class average is a high C. He does go fast but will stop and spend more time on something if someone has a question. He also goes over homework at the beginning of class. makes math understandable.

Professor Fadyn was a great teacher for Calculus 1. The class is composed of 4 tests, a homework grade, and an optional final. He gives very good test reviews that are almost identical to the format of the test, with just slightly different numbers. The homework is a lot, but you have a good amount of time to do it, so just don't put it off.

Dr. Fadyn was a great teacher. While the class was hard, so is Calculus II in general. He always went over the homework in the beginning of class, and did lots of questions on the material to help. He offers extra credit and a curve at semester's end. If you are going into calculus II, TAKE FADYN!

straight forward guy so dont expect any favors .lecture heavy but he tries to break if down but its math its hard ask questions .he gives extra credit in class and he tries to tie he to lecture but test are way harder than class and homework so don't bank on the extra credit

You are graded by 5 parts each worth 20% of the grade. Test 1,2,3,4 and homework. Final is optional and replaces lowest grade out of the 5. Everything was explained into detail on his online lectures! super easy class! notes were allowed on tests! i barely studied and barely watched the lectures. Everything was Super similar to the homework on MML.

I took him for Cal1 and Cal2. Solid professor, good pacing. 4 tests, homework (worth a test) and the OPTIONAL final replaces your lowest one of those five grades. He gave extra credit both semesters and was really fair. If he was teaching Cal 3 in the fall, I would have taken him a 3rd time.

Dr. Fadyn is a very nice professor. His lectures are long but he really knows how to teach the subject in a way that is understandable. This was a summer class so it was very fast paced, make sure you don't fall behind. 4 tests, decent amount of hw, and an optional final. If you're looking for a good calc professor, take him!