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Super laid back, fair and funny.He makes sure that you understand the material and helps you if you need it. He was honestly my favorite teacher for the semester. TAKE HIS CLASS.
He is a good teacher helps as much as he can.
He's a really good teacher. If you show up to class and as questions on things you don't quite understand you should really well!
Excellent math teacher! Explains it in a way I can understand. Highly recommend.
He made math fun and easy to understand, and that's hard to do! :)
Attendance is not required but it counts for participation at the end of the course. He is a really good teacher and very helpful at preparing for test and quizzes.
He's a really good teacher, but you have to work hard and attend the class to be able to fully understand and grasp the material that's being taught. He's hilarious, by the way. (:
He's very laid back and very helpful.
Very helpful, makes math easier.
Actually explained why/how formulas work instead of just memorizing them.
he the very good teacher plus helpful.I strongly recommend taking his class.
He takes information that is pretty boring, and makes it fun. Most of the information you learned in high school, but he helps refresh your memory. Always answers your questions and explains clearly. He is a great professor, and I would recommend taking him. He makes getting an A in the class super easy. Just make sure to attend class everyday.
Awesome! Really makes sure you understand how to solve the problems and wants you to do well. Very good at explaining problems and works them out with you. Tells you what is expected to be on tests and quizzes. overall a great math professor :)
Great teacher. Like his style of teaching very much. He makes sure to go over things multiple times, even if only 1 person in the class doesn't understand. No negative comments about his teaching style or what he expects from us. However, I feel he is a little TOO nice, and that some students disrupt class for useless reasons.
Mr. Girshner was an awesome professor! He was extremely helpful and very enthusiastic about the subject!
He is a VERY good teacher! I loved learning from him because he took the time to explain everything and be sure you knew what you're doing.
This is a class where you have to do your work to pass. The class is a pretty easy A if you just do what your supposed to.
Mr. Girshner probably is the best math teacher that I've ever had, I've never made an A in any math class before taking Mr. Girshner's. Honestly if you go to class every day and actually listen to what he's saying then it is an easy A. He made concepts that I never understood before very easy to get. I'm actually admitting to liking math!
Mr. Girshner is a great teacher. His class was very easy and he made it fun. He's very easy to get along with and knows his "stuff" very well. Take him if you can, you will enjoy his class
Great teacher, always willing to help! Good at explaining tough concepts!
works with students to help them understand and achieve, never misses class, always there for help if you need it, great teacher over all
I enjoyed taking this class overall. Very few things that i disliked during the class.
He's probably the best professor there is in the mathematics department. I highly recommend his class. He really cares about his students and explains everything very well! If I could take his class again I would!
He is really great with helping you improve your grade in any way he can.
Mr. Girshner is always ready to help out a student. He does everything in his power to make sure you do well in his class. I would highly recommend taking his class. Especially if you are bad at math.
He will like you a whole lot if you attend office hours regularly
Very nice and always ready to help.
He is a really good teacher and makes math easier to understand. As long as you don't miss more than six classes you'll be fine. I finished with an A with no problems and I hate math.
Made everything easy to understand. Always really fun and helpful.
Awesome guy!
Mr. Girshner was great!
Best math teacher at the university.
A really cool guy and a great teacher. He's very understanding and is always willing to help or work with you if you have questions.
One of the best math teachers I've had. If you just come to class, you'll pass.
This is the best math teacher in the university! If you get the option to take him you definitely should!
Best teacher on the campus of University of Arkansas. He clarifies and knows his math. This man is a math God. He knows his stuff and is always available for help. He is just smooth in everything he does! A+ teacher
he is a great teacher.
First math teacher I've ever had that actually explained where the formulas come from and why they work. Go to class everyday and it will be easy.
This was a good class. Lots of group work and activities, not very much lecture. I suck at at math and I'm getting a B so it's good.
He's cool. To much damn computer minutes needed though
I think that he is a good teacher! He's got a lot of patience!
Very good teacher. He is the best math teacher i have ever had. I do not enjoy math, but i enjoyed it a lot more because he is a great teacher. He is very helpful and will always go out of his way to help you.
He is a great teacher! Very super helpful and he makes the class fun. I highly recommend taking him even if it isn't for the same course that was listed. He is too great of a teacher to pass up!
I think that Mr. Girshner is good at teaching college algebra because he has the same intelligence level as those in the class...low. But in the end, it works.
This was my 3rd time taking this class and finally got a teacher who explains things that are understandable by normal human beings. Math sucks, Girsh doesn't.
He is the best Math teacher at the U of A!!! Strongly recommend him!! He is very helpful teacher!
Girsh!!! Awesome teacher. Truly cares about his students and their grades. You have to show that you care as well though. Take him, you won't regret that decision. Only thing I dislike is MyLabsPlus--stupid program. Grrr
Professor Girshner is an incredible teacher. He explains everything as clearly as possible and understands the importance of taking things SLOW when trying to explain how to find x to a group of people who hate math. He's also very available and understanding.
He us the best Math teacher I've ever encountered. He will do everything possible to help you understand the material. He is funny, easy going, very approachable, and very very down to earth. I had other math teachers in the past and without a doubt he's the best. Take his classes: he is there to help. The guy is really a remarkable person.
Mr. Girshner is a fantastic math teacher! He loves to help students with any questions and shows you multiple ways to work problems. He's very approachable and makes the class fun.
He is a GREAT teacher i have a 99 in the class and he is very understanding and just overall a great professor. He is perfect for the job.
He was really nice and understanding. The quizzes were super easy and we had only two tests the entire year.
I loved Girshner at first, but then I got sick and he could have cared less. If you get sick with the flu or anything where you physically cannot go to class he will not excuse it and points will be taken off of your final grade. It was unfortunate because I thought he was a caring guy. There are better and more understanding professors at UARK.
So funny!! He makes class super fun and provides all the material you need to get an A. Highly recommend taking him for Finite.
Sad the semester is over.... Girshner is really great. Take him!
I really enjoyed this class. I would recommend Girsh to anyone!!!
Best math teacher at the UofA hands down! Explains everything so well and has a great sense of humor. Finite is a hard course and he did all he could to prepare us for everything it threw at us. Always go to class!
Girshner enjoys being a clown, and at the end of the day, keeps class very entertaining. He is very clear and concise while explaining things. Go to class for clicker points, stay on top of homework and online quizzes, and study the practice quizzes before every test and you will most likely make no worse than a B.
Mr. Girshner is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He made finite easier to understand although it is still a very hard class.
Really great professor and you'll most likely pass with a decent grade. My grandma passed away half way through the semester and I'm pretty sure that he thought I was lying. He showed no compassion, was condescending and did little to help me stay caught up. I got so behind that I had to withdrawal. Good professor unless your grandma passes.
I absolutely hated math in high school and algebra was just not my thing... but Girshner made everything very simple and easy to understand. Just make sure to do all the things assigned to you on blackboard. Class attendance in mandatory but he dropped eight days for my class! Would recommend him to anybody!
Finite isn't easy but Girshner is great at not only explaining the material, but telling you what to do to succeed . It's very important to go to class and to take the practice tests. Girshner is one of the most willing professors to answer questions so ask away because it makes a difference. Best math professor I have had so far!
He's a really nice guy! I unfortunately had to take finite a second time because the first time I had the worst professor ever, this time with Prof. Girshner is much easier! He's a great professor and really breaks things down. He stresses what you need to know so hard and gives a clear outline for the class. I 100% recommend.
Mr. Girshner is the best professor I have had while attending the University of Ark. If you have to take College Algebra, and are unsure which professor to take, pick him!! He is so awesome. If you get to know him, he is a really cool guy. I am going to take him for Finite next semester and I am so excited to have him again.
I loved Mr. Girshner so much. He was the best teacher I've ever had. I had him for college algebra during the fall of 2017. He teaches the material well and makes sure people understand. If you need help he is willing to give you help no matter how long it takes. You work with him and he will work with you. I also had lunch with him a couple times.
Go to class, do the homework. You wont find a professor that is cooler that prof. Girshner. Very very cool guy.
People, finite is a hard hard class, no doubt about it. No matter what professor you have, you are going to have to work hard and put in effort. Girshner is a great teacher ans knows his stuff. He knows how to teach finite where his students understand it. He really does care about his students succeeding.
Mr Girshner was always available for meetings and genuinely cared about my performance. He had my name memorized which in college honestly isnt often in classes of his size. Look- finite isnt an easy course but this man does the best of his ability to explain it to me. This was my last math class ever, and im glad to have had him as a professor.
Finite is a tough class, but Girshner does a great job of explaining it. The reason I got a B was i forgot to do a page of the project and got an F and I was sick for 2 weeks and missed too many attendance points. Anytime I needed help with anything, he was always quick to answer my emails and was always willing to help. Take him he is the best.
Amazing teacher! Took finite 2x, first with another professor and i struggled to get a D. With Girshner i got an A and had a great time in the class. Very funny and cares for his students. He is not very firm and is incredibly fair, the class is great, and he is the only professor at this notoriously bad math program I would be happy to have.
Best teacher for such a hard subject. He is hilarious, makes the material easy to understand, and is very honest about how difficult things are. I don't recommend skipping his class, he gives valuable info every time he talks. But, a very laid back guy, he wants to make you laugh. Do your homework, practice for the exams, and go to class.
He really is the best teacher for finite. He was gone for a little during the semester so we had other teachers teach us and none of them were anywhere close to how good he taught. Clicker questions help and there are 4-5 everyday so go to class. If you do everything you're supposed to (homework, quizzes, study HARD) you will be alright.
He makes the lectures more enjoyable because he's funny and interactive. He knows what he's doing and knows how to explain it in a way that everyone can understand.
Girshner is great, however it is a really self-taught class so professor doesn't matter a whole lot. Finite is a tough class and plenty of people withdrawal so no matter who you have its going to be hard. Lots of clicker questions in class so you have to go and he never cancelled class so that was the only downside.
Best math class I ever had. He explains things so clearly. He does clicker questions and they are for a grade so be sure to attend class. If you do not attend class then you probably are not going to pass because he goes over key stuff in his lectures.
Girshner is easily the best finite teacher. Take him if you can. Either him or Rickard. Girshner is very straight to the point with this class. A lot of it you have to teach yourself, he can only help you so much. He is always open for help though, so if you're struggling, get in his office hours. 10/10 prof
I had him for finite. Best math teacher I ever had. I hate math and Im terrible at it but he made me understand math so much better. Lecturers are very funny and keeps me interested. Is always willing to help you. Clicker questions are easy. Drops lowest quiz grade. Gives practice quizzes that you should definitely do cause they are like the test
Girshner is great, I thought this class would be a breeze during the first unit but that second unit was extremely difficult and my grade was playing catch-up for the rest of the semester after that. It is an easy class but you need to study for the tests.
Girshner is one of the greats at the University. He did an excellent job teaching finite & often gave worksheets that made the course much easier.
Girshner is one of the best professors I have had. I took him for finite and he taught the material very well. He gave worksheets and did example problems with us that made the tests and homework much more manageable. I'm so thankful I've had the opportunity to have him as a professor. There are not any professors like him. He's one in a million.
Girshner is by far one of the best professors that I have ever had. I took this guy freshman year and 3 years later still think about how lucky I was. By far the best finite professor there is... and he is hilarious.
He is a very witty professor that wants you to pass, as long as you put in the effort.
Great professor would definitely take him again. Very good at explaining difficult topics in an easily understandable way. He's sarcastic but funny.
Mr. Girsh is hands down the BEST math teacher I have ever had in my life. Math was never my strong suit but this man taught me in a way that related to the real world, related to you as a student, and all around just made sense. If I could take him again every semester I would. Sit in the front and go to class and he will do wonders. Thnx Girsh
Excellent professor! I am not really good at math, but he made it very enjoyable! He is a very knowledgeable teacher that knows what he is doing! He is funny and enjoyable. Take him!
I had Girshner for Finite Mathematics the first time around. For those of you who are not math minded, DO NOT TAKE GIRSHNER. He is very well known here at the UofA and I believe he is a very nice and intelligent guy. Although, he was the worst teacher Ive ever had. He did very little teaching at all.
He is such a terrible teacher, and I would not recommend. He doesn't teach at all, and he just gives you examples. He doesn't explain things thoroughly at all, and if you ask questions, he makes you feel as if you are extremely stupid. I definitely do not recommend taking him, and I would avoid him at all costs.
I had Girshner for finite and I would have not been able to pass this class if it weren't for him! You can tell that he cares for his students and that he wants us to do well. You will have to put in work outside of class for finite because the professor can only do so much, but he is very good at explaining difficult material and making it simple.
My favorite teacher this semester. I would gladly take more classes under him. If you help yourself he helps you. Gives you confidence you didnt have before the class.
Mr. Girshner has always been very available and communicative when I need it or get frustrated. This is a class that if you give full effort and take advantage of opportunities, it is easy to succeed. This has been the best Math instructor at the college level that I have had and would recommend him to anyone.
Pretty good professor, he often stays after class to help you out. Good at explaining math which sometimes is hard to find. He has a good personality which makes the class fun. Do all of the homework and you should get an A
I currently have him for an online class and I honestly wish I was in a physical lecture with him. He's quick to help a student with any questions they have outside of class. His lectures that I've had so far make the information fun to learn and easier to remember than other professors would have.
Mr. Girshner is the best teacher I have ever had. He makes class enjoyable and I actually looked forward to class. He is very funny, and you can tell he really cares about his students. If you put in the effort for this class, you will be fine. Mr. Girshner stays after class to help students who have questions, and he is a great teacher!!!!!
Professor Girshner is really good at explaining concepts and I never found myself confused. He was also funny and I really enjoyed coming to his class! I would highly suggest him for anyone who is looking for a finite professor.
Math is already a pain to have to take for a lot of people, but Girshner was so involved with my success in the class (emailing with tips and suggestions on how to move forward). He was really encouraging, and as long as you put forth your effort, the class is designed in a way to promote success. I owe my first B in a math class to him!
He has a tendency in online classes to expect students to be able to learn from each other, instead of his own guidance. If that style works for you, take him! If you would like to actually learn from the teacher, move to the next option. He's a nice guy, just a bad teaching style online.
All my classes were online this semester. Math was the only zoom that didn't feel like a complete waste of my time. This was in fact the only class I actually looked forward to going to. I would take any class he teaches, and I don't really care for math that much. Highly recommend!
Prof Girshner was okay. Overall, math is not the easiest class to teach, and I think he did great, given new online courses and it being a bizzare semester for everyone as we all try an adjust. Personally, I hated this class. I struggle so much with math, and there was so much group work that I feel like I never truly got to learn from my teacher.
Prof. Girshner was the best teacher I have ever had. I have recommended him to multiple people! If you go to the lectures and stay on top of your assignments, you will do great! The tests are a little hard sometimes, but if you know the material you will do fine! I definitely recommend Prof. Girshner.
Girshner is an amazing prof. I had taken finite previously and had to drop because I got a terrible prof. Its math, so expect a lot of homework and studying. However he is very good at teaching it and answers questions in and outside of class. Put the work in and youll have no issues passing. Oh and hes getting a cybertruck so automatically 5/5
Took Finite Math fresh. year. I'm not good at math, but he helped me to learn more effectively! His projects were pretty easy, and he helped people who struggled. Show up to class though, there's a lot of info to cover. He knows how to use tech, so if covid's still a thing, don't worry. I really liked that he actually made class enjoyable!
Nice guy and definitely tries hard to explain things but I found that his explanations were short and confusing. When I would ask questions his answers never really helped me and made me feel dumb. I relied heavily on tutoring and PCLs. Can't miss class because of clicker group work.
Best professor for Finite! He explains concepts very well and makes class enjoyable. He's fast-paced so pay attention and participate. Quite a bit of homework but it just helps you understand concepts better. Put in the work and you'll pass easily!
Get ready to rely on the class GroupMe because he doesn't teach anything. Told our class "We would all fail the test", which was true. I taught myself 99% of the 4 units and failed because he doesn't give extra credit. So much homework and so many preclass assignments and quizzes that I had no time for my other classes. Worst Professor. I' over it
Finite is difficult course, but if one is willing to work hard there is no reason they wont make the grade they want. Professor Girshner always responded to my emails promptly and was willing to answer any questions I had. I also feel sorry for him sometimes with some of these students, but he seem to deal with issues quite well.
This man might be my favorite professor I've taken! He is incredible at explaining difficult topics. He could walk me through how to build a time machine and make it seem easy. He tells you how to solve problems as simply as possible. I wish he tought every single class I had to take.
Prof. Girshner is by far the best math teacher I have ever had. He is very good at making complex concepts easy to understand. Anyone who gives him a bad grade on here probably didn't show up to class, or paid people to do their work and got mad that they cant pass the tests.
Prof. Girshner is the best math professor I've had. He has very good lectures and is good at making complex topics simple. Class is highly oriented around clickers and tests. Show up to class and you will be fine. Those giving bad ratings didn't show up to class or paid people to do their work and got mad at the bad test grades they'd get.
I had Prof. Girshner for finite math. He explains things really well and seems to really care about his students. The course itself is VERY difficult, but Girshner is a great teacher and I'd highly recommend him for any math courses.
Hes funny, fair, willing to help you ever step of the way. You neeeed to go to class every time if you want to pass!
Prof. Girshner is a great teacher. He is very willing to help students if they have questions about the subject matter. He makes class enjoyable and cracks lots of jokes. The content of the class is not the easiest, but if you just do the homeworks and pay attention in class, it is not that bad.
I went from failing college algebra last year to getting a B in finite. He makes math understandable and he seems to love his job. Genuinely the best math instructor you could ask for.
Very good teacher, relates to you and tecahes the subject over and over agian. Rounds grade up at end of semester. Going to class matters a ton so don't skip asks a good amount of clickers.
I really did learn in this class. He makes an effort to reach out after exams to touch base and offer advice and he's super accommodating to life getting in the way sometimes. Highly recommend, especially for online.
The quality of a math course typically depends on the instructor. He made the content easy to learn and refer back to, provided many practice opportunities before exams, and gave us one or two group projects.
funny guy and really chill person
He is such an amazing professor, genuinely cares about his students and lets you know whats going to be on the tests. He explains the material very clearly and is available for help anytime so feel free to reach out to him. Finite is hard in general but go to class and with him you should most definitely pass the class.
Easily the best professor I've had. If you do the practice exams and do the homework, no reason you shouldn't make at least a B
Mr. Girshner does not care if you need to attend a funeral, if you broke both your legs, or even if you yourself have passed away. Extra credit does not exist!!! Oh and don't expect him to go over the course work in class!!!!!! Get ready to teach yourself everything!!! Anyways avoid this class at all costs, especially if you are not math brained.
Girshner is one of the best professors I've ever had. He really cares about his students as much as he can. His classroom environment is really chill, and if you need help, you can ask him. SHOW UP TO CLASS! This is a hard course but he makes sure you know what you are doing. If you don't procrastinate the work, and actually study, you'll be fine.
Makes everything easy to understand and does clicker questions in class 10/10
If you do not pass the test you absolutely not pass the class. Online material is heavy content so if you have multiple classes or work and family plan to be spending a lot of time for this class. He believes more in academic integrity then encouraging his students to be better at Math. No notes on test better be able to figure it out without.
He gives you so many resources that will help you succeed and explains the topics very clearly. He responds very well to emails and points you in the right direction for homework questions. You get multiple tries for homework and quizzes and he gives practice tests for exams. He wants you to succeed and cares about his students.
Finite overall is a hard class but Professor Girshner makes it easier to understand. Go to class and you will do well. This class is homework heavy but it has to be for you to learn. Professor Girshner explains concepts clearly and is willing to guide and help you learn.
Girshner is the best professor I have had here at uark. I was told that finite was going to be impossible and tbh I have never been good at math but I have an A in the class. Girshner is great at teaching the content and leaves lots of time after class to get individual help. Clickers everyday so attendance matters. He is super personable + funny.
He taught us the material as if we already knew it and was not very willing to help. I went to ask him a question one time and he made me feel stupid. I wouldn't say he made finite more difficult but I never reached out for help because I was afraid and that's not how math should be. It was a mediocre class. Would try for a different teacher.
Best math teacher I've had so far in all of my schooling. He is very clear in explaining the solutions while he lectures. He is also a professor that is willing to help you get better. I went into office hours multiple times and he responded to my emails very fast. He always has a quirky sense of humor!
He gives you all the materials to succeed on the tests and he is very good at teaching. He gives you pre class assignments to learn the night before he actually teaches the material and this was very helpful for me. Also, before tests he gives you practice tests to make sure you know the content before the tests. I really enjoyed his teaching.
I can't talk highly enough about him, for such a hard course, he makes it seem so much easier. Many people who do bad under him only do bad because they don't do the assignments and constantly skip. He doesnt make it more complicated than it needs to be, he explains everything so clearly and concisely. Do the work, Go to class, it'll be fine w him.
Dr. Girshner was by far one of my favorite Professors this semester. He makes lecture days interesting and tried to make the more mundane days humorous. He is passionate about what he teaches and I would recommend taking Finite with him. There are clicker points, so GO TO CLASS. If you don't go to class I doubt you will pass.
Finite is a pretty tough class, but having Girshner made it bearable. He will give lectures, post video summaries, videos of him solving hw problems, practice tests, and even lectures from other teachers that way if you don't understand the way he teaches it you can see someone else teach it. Also is very funny and makes classes fun to go to
Had clicker points everyday so must go to class but he drops a good amount at the end of the year. He is very knowledgeable about finite and a straight to the point professor which I appreciated.
Worse math class ever. Good guy. Tough course. Rude sometimes when it comes to group project submissions. He is a very bad communicator over email. He is funny though.
Easily my favorite prof I've had here. He is super funny and nice while teaching in an engaging and informative style. Finite is definitely hard but he does a fantastic job of teaching the material to you so you don't have to learn it yourself
Girshner is by far my favorite teacher that I've had in college. He taught finite in a way that was engaging, funny, and effective. The class is structured for you to succeed if you do the assignments and extra practice given to you. He also records instructional videos incase there's something you didn't understand. The goat of finite.
His finite class was my favorite class I have taken! He is a great professor and explains things well. Take him if you have to take Finite!
I'm absolutely terrible at math but this has been the one math course that I haven't really struggled with thanks to professor Girshner. He's very funny, breaks things down, and very patient. Although attendance isn't required you do have to go to class to pass. He also answers emails incredibly fast, 10/10 would take again!
Great professor. Explained new material very well. Also very funny. There is a lot of homework but it's bearable. There is two group projects but they are easy. You do have to study for tests if you want an A. He lays everything out so you know exactly what you need to do for a good grade. Overall, this professor is amazing and I learned a lot.
It's a tough course but he doesn't make the assignments or test (all work through Pearson). He teaches the material very well and is always available and willing to help during his office hours. And great dad jokes.
This is the guy you want to have for finite. Class is 4/5 difficult but he makes it a 3/5. Super good lectures that make everything easy to understand and accessible outside the class. Attendance mandatory
Girshner has been one of the best professors I've ever had. By nature, Finite is a hard course, but Professor Girshner made it understandable and achievable to get a good grade. Everyone gripes about Finite, but if you literally just put in the work and do what the teacher says, you will get an A. He's super helpful and cares about his students.
Mainly used Pearson for math assignments, there were two projects, 3 exams and the final. Mr Girshner would always review our exam answers to make sure we earned every point possible.
Girnsher made finite much easier to understand and tried his hardest to make the class more bearable. Super funny and chill guy, would definitely recommend. He does do a lot of clicker questions, so definitely go to class (he drops 2 weeks worth at the end of the semester though). Overall great teacher, I would definitely take him!!
Girshner is an amazing professor. He gives clear guidelines on how to pass the exams and they are not hard if you know what you're doing. I never got below a 94 on an exam because of his practice tests.
Girshner was my favorite professor. Take his class if you have to opportunity!!! There was a lot of work to do but it is simple and easy to comprehend. TAKE THE PRACTICE TEST multiple times!!! That is how you pass this class. You will get an "A" if you do what he recommends!!
Girshner is one of the best math professors I have ever had. He is willing to help you as long as you are willing to try in his class. He will look back on test and correct answers if you got them wrong as long as you email him. Homeworks are not hard but do have alot of questions. This is a very hard class he teaches, but he makes it alot easier.
He is very chill/funny, but also a good teacher. He does homework and notes in class that actually help you. If you show up to class and follow the steps and milestones he gives you, you will get a good grade. Only bad thing I would say is that sometimes when you ask him a question he can be intimidating and make you feel a little stupid.
As long as you show up to class and pay attention, this class is not that hard. He does clicker questions at the beginning and end of class that are easy points to help your grade. He provides extra time before and after class if you are struggling and is really good at explaining the work. Overall I loved his class
Great professor. Highly recommend him. Finite is not the easiest class by any means, but he does a great job at explaining tough concepts over each unit. Super funny and enjoyable class.
Best Professor I have had. He explains the material in a way that is super easy to understand.
He's a little sassy and not helpful, especially on email. But he explains the stuff decently well. Class is hard though. Make sure you pay attention.
Funny guy and knows what he's doing. Always so helpful and makes class entertaining. Not gonna lie, finite can be a tough course but Girshner is the best person to take it with. Clicker questions so go to class. Would 1000% recommend he's really cool and wants you to do well
Finite is going to be hard, but Girshner is easily the best professor for it. He will make class more fun than it should be and give you little hints on what is important for test. He will give you specific advice on how to be successful and it works! Go to class for clicker points and keep up with homework and quizzes.
Girshner is a good professor. He knows what he's talking about and tries to make it as easy and understandable as possible. There are clicker points every class, but he gives you free ones sometimes if you show up on days when not many people are there.
Professor Girshner is absolutely amazing for Finite. He makes class funny and is just a really nice dude. He teaches Finite like you're dumb and helps you understand all the material extremely well. Clicker is required and is a grade. Overall loved his class and would definitely recommend for Finite.
If you are taking Finite take Professor Girshner. Maybe the best pure teacher I have ever had and also a really funny guy. I didn't think the class was extremely hard, just follow what he says in class and you should be good. Go to the lectures, he makes everything way easier for you.
This is the only professor you should take for finite. He teaches you like you're dumb and explains it super well. Overall, he is a great instructor because he explains things well just make sure to use all the resources he provides on blackboard before asking him questions so you don't waste his time and get a sassy email.
Has a great sense of humor and knows most people don't want to be there, but they have to. Attendance is key for clicker points and understanding concepts. He's good at explaining topics and available for office hours. Prepares students well for tests and is probably the best finite teacher, so take him if you can.
Go to class. Good teacher at explaining things students do not quite get, and is funny while doing so. Finite is not the easiest class, but he makes it better than it would be with someone else.
Professor Girshner is amazing! I had him for Finite this semester and was able to finish the class with an A. He gives you all the possible resources you will need to be successful in his class. He gives A LOT of clicker questions, so show up! Most of the work done is done outside of class and he will go over it the next time you see him.
Really cool professor. Understands you don't really want to be there but tries his best to make lecture enjoyable. He does clicker questions which are essential to your grade so attendance is a must if you want to do well. Lot of HW but its spread out between 4 weeks. If you do the HW, the tests are a piece of cake. Easy A if you do the work.
Great professor. Taught the content very clearly and easily
Dude stands on business. Best teacher to have for finite at the U of A.
Loved this class! He was a great professor for everyone. Lectures were clear and helpful. Homework might have been the hardest part as you are figuring it out in your own kind of. Very clear of what is expected, and you can miss a few days, he dropped a good bit of attendance points. Quite a few tests though, 5.
Finite is the hardest math class I've ever taken and Professor Girshner did not make it easier. Whenever I asked for help with a difficult problem, he would make some sarcastic comment or make you feel bad for not knowing (I could never ask him a question). Always extremely busy.
Easy to understand when you go to class and pay attention. Makes everything in the class seem super simple and always will help out if needed.
Girshner teaches the right way. Take his class, guys got a good sense of humor too
Girshner is one of the worst college professors ive had. He expects you to teach the material to yourself and is very rude and condescending to you if you have a question. He has fully yelled at me multiple times for not knowing how to do something. He does not care about his students and doesnt want you to succeed if you are a girl. DONT TAKE HIM!
Girshner is great. While attendance isn't mandatory, points are awarded through clickers. So show up to class if you want the points for being there. Girshner is knowledgeable and cares about his students, also puts funny and different twists on the lectures. Great professor, would take again no doubt.
He is OK but there is definitely better. He expects you to teach yourself and has very difficult clicker questions so even if you go to class everyday you will not get full attendance points. He also is not very understanding of circumstances and while he is funny he is sometimes too sarcastic. He's not great, but not terrible.
Hard class, great professor. Wouldnt have passed without his help
I absolutely LOVED having Mr. Girshner. The class content itself is difficult but he makes it as easy as it could be. He is very knowledgeable and it shows in his lectures. I never ran into an issue that he wasn't very understanding and helpful with.
Imagine getting sick and not attending class, but you can't make up the one in person quiz. That's what he does. It sucks that he's a decent lecture but won't understand that you're sick and contagious, but expects you to understand that daycare is closed so his kid is there. Its a double standard that is weird and honestly made me hate his class.
Girshner allows lots of lenience with students with getting work/tests submitted
Finite is a tough class, but Professor Girshner does his best to make it manageable. While he can be sarcastic at times, his lectures are engaging and he's always willing to help if you put in the effort. unstuck study was a lifesaver for study prep.
Mr. Girshner is a very nice professor. He teaches very well, but very fast. He does a lot of clicker points so going to class is a must. If you go to class, pay attention, ask questions and watch the extra videos he provides you will pass the class with a good grade.
The best professor for finite. He taught it in a way that was very easy to understand. It was a super easy class with him teaching it. Go to class for clickers, and listen to what he says and you will get an A
Girshner's a great professor. He taught the material clearly and made his lectures entertaining. I know some people struggled in his class, but as long as you do the homework throughout the unit, use the quiz retakes, and take the practice tests as many times as you need, you'll do well in his class. I would definitely recommend him for finite.
Professor Girshner is an amazing finite instructor who explains the content in a way that's easy to understand. He is very clear about what we need to know to be prepared for our unit tests, and is a very easygoing guy. Highly recommend, and would take again!
Was only ever in class for around 20 minutes. Everything was pretty much only and I would definitely say to get a tutor.
Finite is going to be a hard class no matter what teacher you have, but Professor Girshner explains everything so well, I don't think I would have an A if I had any other teacher. You have a lot of clickers points about every class so you will need to come to class.
Awesome Professor. Had a rough time in my personal life while taking his course, and he was very understanding. He cares a lot about students actually learning the content. He was much nicer to me than he understandably could have been. He worked with me to learn the course content and pass the class.
Professor Girshner is a wonderful and caring professor. He teaches very clear and explains everything to a tee. There's many pre-class assignments, 4 "Homework's" but the assignments are many questions that last for the whole unit, and 5 tests including the final. He gives you so many ways to study that is very helpful. Overall great class!
I originally left Mr. girshner a 5/5 review because he was a good professor. UNTIL I ended the class with an 89.7. he said he would review our finals if we were close to the next grade up and try to give us credit for some questions. he gave me nothing. so, I emailed him. no response. this is a tough class and don't expect him to help u out much.
Great professor who makes sure to go in depth and explain topics like we are 3rd graders. Makes it easier than other professors.
The Lebron of math professors. Explains the topics very clearly.
He is big on not doing the work for you. He will answer ALL of your questions with questions. He doesn't explain the harder material well at all. He is a cool guy I guess, but Monica Davanzo is way better. She helps you step by step, which is so helpful! He does not. If you need help from him, he will ask you a question.
I can't speak on the behalf of in person but if you are online do NOT take his class, when I came to him about any problems he'd answer me sarcastically and just plan disrespectful 0/10 on being helpful, i would put more but there is a limit, so if you have ever watch mean girls when Regina George was writing in her notebook... thats how I feel.
As long as you do your work and ask questions, the class will be easy.
The class is difficult but he is super helpful and will answer questions clearly.
Professor Girshner is a great guy and a better teacher. He really cares about his job and the success of his students. Clicker points were taken almost every day in class so attendance somewhat affects your grade however he does drop some of them at the end of the semester. Do the HW without AI it makes the class much easier.
If you need to take finite, I would highly recommend taking him. He is very well organized and makes the class engaging. He recognizes each student as an individual learner as well. I would also recommend going to every single required class to maximize your grade. Great teacher all around.
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