2.5

Joshua Yarmish

Mathematics - Pace University (all)

2.5
Quality
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Difficulty
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Would Retake
198
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Clarity

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Would Retake

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What Students Say

definately reccomend taking him if you are interested in learning course subj

MAT104 - 5.0 rating

I made the mistake of not dropping him and I'm doing absolutly horrible

MAT111 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

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Reviews (198)
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MAT104
Nov 13, 2001

He knows what he is talking about,no quizzes,3 tests , study, you'll get your A

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MAT104
Nov 14, 2001

A very good professor who helps you understand the material

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MAT104
Nov 15, 2001

enjoys being a ball buster to students who ask for help

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MAT104
Nov 15, 2001

Doesn't know how to teach. Doesn't help u with the work. Not good teacher.

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MAT104
Nov 19, 2001

great professor,fair grader

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MAT103
Nov 19, 2001

Not a Prof. to take if your a bad TEST TAKER. Grade based on Midterm and Final

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MAT104
Nov 20, 2001

his voice makes u sleep, especially u r taking moring classes!! test r hard...

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MAT104
Nov 20, 2001

he is a good teacher. he explains problems clearly.

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MAT104
Dec 12, 2001

a very fair man. if u do the homework, there will be no problems.

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MAT104
Dec 13, 2001

No Comments

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MAT104
Dec 14, 2001

He does not explain anything!!!!He is always late and doesn't seem to care

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MAT104
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 16, 2001

teaches good, exams are easy tells what he will ask before, no quizes

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MAT104
Dec 18, 2001

if u do homework -ur good..if not...good luck!

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MAT104
Dec 21, 2001

Just OK! Nothing fantastic

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MAT111
Jan 3, 2002

No Comments

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MATH104
Grade: A-
Jan 12, 2002

unfair tests. He goes very quickly through the material.

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MAT103
Jan 22, 2002

WORST!Pace has the worst math professors,&he's 1 of them!Explain material 2 fast

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MAT1111
Jan 23, 2002

The worst of all!!!!!!!

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MAT
Jan 24, 2002

He doesn't care about student, BORING, HARD GRADER......

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MAT099
Jan 24, 2002

I can't believe I pay for this...

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MAT254
Jan 24, 2002

Horrible Professor!!! Doesn't know what he is teaching.

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MAT104
Jan 29, 2002

this is a nasty teacher, belittles students who ask questions, picks on students

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MAT104
Jan 30, 2002

Horrible Professor!!

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MAT111
Jan 31, 2002

He is a professor who doesn't care what you get from his class.teaches 4 himself

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MAT104
Apr 18, 2002

No Comments

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MAT104
Apr 20, 2002

lesson's easy, but if he's your prof., it'll be hard. Picks on students who ask

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MAT104
Apr 22, 2002

easy material, no patience, picks on students, meanest math teacher ever, rude

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MAT04
Apr 24, 2002

Hard grader doesn't allow extra credit. Doesn't help out students

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MAT104
Apr 27, 2002

No Comments

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MAT104
May 1, 2002

lessons are very clear and organized, just do the homework and you'll do fine

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MAT104
May 6, 2002

No Comments

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104
Grade: A
May 7, 2002

My best teacher scince ninth grade!!

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212
May 7, 2002

Amazing nothing else I can say Just amazing

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MAT104
May 17, 2002

Horrible teacher, doesn't care, hard tests

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104
May 21, 2002

teaches well and exams are straight from the hw

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104
Jun 4, 2002

He teaches so well! Even though his tests are hard I passed every one

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104
Jun 4, 2002

He teaches so well the Dean should come & learn from him!

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104
Jun 4, 2002

No Comments

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104
Jun 4, 2002

Do your HW. know the HW & you pass the tests.pass the tests & U pass the course

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104
Jun 4, 2002

Do your hw & you'll do GREAT!!!!

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MAT104
Jun 17, 2002

No Comments

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101
Jun 23, 2002

Great, THe best you'll ever have ("& never forget")

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104
Jun 25, 2002

hard but fair

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104
Jul 30, 2002

very good professor

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MAT104
Aug 8, 2002

Just a terrible person and a teacher who thinks that he is better than everyone

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MAT104
Aug 12, 2002

really excellent, caring too smart for some i guess

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MAT104
Aug 21, 2002

No Comments

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MAT104
Sep 2, 2002

No Comments

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MAT
Sep 3, 2002

awesome teacher who is a genius,do the work and youll pass

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MAT104
Sep 9, 2002

Easy but does not know how to teach. Very hard to understand

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MAT104
Oct 2, 2002

wow, whoever wrote that never met him. a great teacher and person

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MAT104
Oct 10, 2002

No Comments

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MAT103
Oct 18, 2002

DO NOT TAKE IF MATH ISNT UR BEST SUBJECT!!!! U REALLY TEACHIN URSELF

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MAT
Nov 1, 2002

For your sake, don't take this guy if you feel that math isn't your subject

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MAT104
Nov 11, 2002

he's really understanding and really smart. great teacher!

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MAT104
Nov 12, 2002

He's very hard, don't waste your money

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MAT103
Nov 15, 2002

He explains well and tells you whats gonna be on the test Pay attent ull be fine

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MAT104
Nov 15, 2002

very unclear, avaoid taking, very bad professor.

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MAT104
Nov 15, 2002

He adores giving you a hard time. Doesn't care about you at all. Full of himself

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MAT104
Dec 17, 2002

Spare yourself and don't take him. He'll never give a **** about you.

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MATH
Dec 19, 2002

bad professor and even worse person he SUX

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MAT
Dec 30, 2002

No Comments

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104
Jan 13, 2003

great teacher, took him back in my freshman year, has a unique stylethough, fair

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111
Jan 21, 2003

hard but very fair and helpful if u want to learn

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MAT
Jan 21, 2003

booooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

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MATH
Jan 22, 2003

the worst professor i ever had

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MAT234
Mar 3, 2003

Fair exams, but can't teach you how to answer them. Class average was about 55-60. Can anyone teach this class the right way?

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MAT117
Mar 3, 2003

the best prof...

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MAT
Mar 20, 2003

HORRIBLE!!!!!!!!! RUN

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MAT117
Apr 1, 2003

Students beware!! He is boring and stupid. Can't teach to save his life. Go to sleep during his lectures. He comes late to class everyday and don't miss any class.

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MAT111
Apr 6, 2003

hard but fair - really helpful if you put the effort into the class, great teacher

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MAT104
Apr 15, 2003

Overall decent teacher...Goes straight from the book so if you get lost just read the book..

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MATH117
Apr 19, 2003

If u wna sleep this is the right class...

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MAT104
Apr 21, 2003

very smart, the only guy who REALLY teaches you. If you want to learn something, take him.

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111
Apr 30, 2003

hard but fair. if you do the homework and follow along you can really learn. if you want to goof off and do nothing all semester you're better off with someone else

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MATH117
May 6, 2003

No Comments

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MAT117
May 6, 2003

works hard to go by the book. very efficient, really explains the math so youll really know it.

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MATH117
May 12, 2003

No Comments

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117
May 12, 2003

love this man!

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MAT234
May 13, 2003

This guy is tough... seemed like a fair guy, but he is tough... lot's of students dropped, many of which were graduating seniors

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104
May 22, 2003

fair, but great!!

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111
May 24, 2003

great teacher, dont listen to that idiot over there; if he or she failed his exams maybe instead of bull****ting like Pace students do, he/she should have studied

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234
May 29, 2003

you need to put work into the class but you'll come out knowing something

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MATH104
Jun 18, 2003

good really good

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104
Sep 7, 2003

pretty good. knows his stuff.. if u wanna learn take him...for real

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MAT234
Oct 24, 2003

Okay, This professor is HARD!!!! I studied my butt off for his exams, but could never get a A. He doesn't review, doesn't explain he is to fast & doesnt care about his students!! DONT TAKE THIS CLASS

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130
Oct 27, 2003

unbelieveable !! every1 got a F on his test

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MAT234
Oct 30, 2003

test was hard, but definitely fair. if u do ur homework, the questions come straight from there & from revues in class

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MATH118
Nov 6, 2003

It is more intersting to go to the dentist and have your teeth drilled than listen to him. He is so boring you cannot help going to sleep. His explinations for problems is not understandable and he really needs to learn how to engage the students more.

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MAT117
Nov 10, 2003

This teacher is hard but definitely fair. If you get off your lazy a**es and study you could definitely ace the tests. questions are straight from homework! I aced every one.

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MAT117
Nov 10, 2003

AVOID IF POSSIBLE...HORRIBLE!!!!

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MAT234
Dec 10, 2003

VERY antisocial..claims he believes in an "honest education" but if that is the case i dont think his education was that "honest" if he got a doctorate in math. Enjoys when students don't know the answers responds with snide remarks. t

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MAT234
Mar 21, 2004

this class is hell!!! do everything to avoid ! I'd rather slit my wrist than sit in this class and go through materials. He's also very fast at doing problems, expect a D in this class!

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MAT234
Apr 8, 2004

he is absolutely good. he is patient and gives test all from homeworks.

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MAT117
May 18, 2004

Even though his lectures are boring, he is helpful. The test is from homework problems. Do the work and get an A.

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117
May 23, 2004

come to class, do your work, get an A, it's that simple

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MAT104
May 31, 2004

if ur upset about this teacher its because youre stupid~!! do the homework=get an A. if ur complaining... ur just lazy...

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MATH
Jul 14, 2004

Don't listen to all the kiss A$$e$. This man is capable of ruining your QPA as well as your life. He simply desn't care and it shows. If it wasn't for him, I would have graduated with a much higher average.

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MAT234
Sep 9, 2004

this guy is straight out of the book. he memorized it and does nothing but the book. the book is his life, so students either drop out or stick it out like me and get D's.

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MATH
Nov 11, 2004

one of the worst that you could find outhtere, failes everyone

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MAT
Nov 17, 2004

DON'T TAKE HIM !! YOU'VE BEEN WARNED !! Not only does he teach straight from the book which is boring.. he doesn't give partial credits on test practically... and i think he failed most of my class cept 2 person... i retook the course w/ the same book and got an A.. enough said there

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104
Nov 22, 2004

helpful and fair

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MAT234
Dec 23, 2004

He's not the most helpful guy in the world, but his test are extremely fair. His exams are made up of problems from the notes, hw, and book examples. So, actually do some work and study, and you'll do fine. This guy gets a lot of unwarranted hate on this board. He's actually pretty cool.

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MATH
Jan 17, 2005

Let's just put it this way. Out of 40 professors that I took during my Bachelor's Degree stay at Pace University, this **** was only **** that failed me. Later on I passed this class as I took it again, but I believe that Pace makes a big mistake keeping this so called professor. HE SUCKS.

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MAT131
Jan 25, 2005

you will find he is a very good prof if you study hard and listen carefully. his exam is all made up from what he taught in the class. so it is extremly easy passing and get an "A" at your grade. i highly recommend this prof to all of you guys. for those damned from his class. blame on youself.

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STATISTICS
Mar 2, 2005

Garbage. Absolute Garbage. Pace should be ashamed to have a professor like this on the staff. He has no problem failing everybody. Unhelpful.... Do not take him.

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MAT117
Mar 8, 2005

whoever does good in his class is either a math genius or a nerd with no life who stays in and studies math. he puts 5 or 6 chapters on 1 test. horrible

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MAT117
Apr 20, 2005

K...i withdraw his class...honestly, his class can be easy, because tests come from the problem on the book, so if u do ur hw you will be fine. But the problem is that...he's not good at teahcing and explaning the material, he just says what the book days...and doesn't like to answer questions.

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MATH104
Apr 22, 2005

This professor is a joke. As a teacher, he can't teach for ####. As a person he will only ruin your self esteem and will make you believe that you are going to fail. He's lifeless and never shows any signs of caring. He'll make you wanna hate his guts Cuz he hates u the moment you step in his door.

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MAT117
Apr 27, 2005

Every test problem is directly from the few HW problems he gives. If you listen carfully he explains the math pretty well. If you take his class try to understand what he's saying ,not just punch #'s into the formulas-it will help you for the final. Do all the HW, if you know the HW well , Easy A

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MAT117
May 9, 2005

This si the easiest professor in the world. Those ****s who says that he is hard are just lazy bums. His tests come from the HW and his final is very easy.

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MAT117
Grade: B+
May 20, 2005

omg this man is terrible...his voice is so blahhh and he is soo boring...his tests come straight from the textbook...not exactly the kind of professor that makes you want to do good in their class so u need to have a little motivation despite his poor attitude

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MAT117
Jun 21, 2005

Visited his office a couple of times... a little suprised at how the advice he gave to a student in trouble... he just brushed it off. Anyway, the 5 times I went to his class I learned whatever he was teaching. He has a way of making it all sound easy... and boring. Otherwise, you better have some strong willpower...

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MATH117
Jul 6, 2005

garbage, he is bad not helpful at all,can't teach period.

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MAT104
Jul 11, 2005

Possibly the worst teacher at Pace! Everyone in this class is failing- this should say something about the professor. Also, he would work out a problem and almost everytime, his answer would be different than the answer in the book and would not bother to explain or correct his mistakes. He is an unhappy, unenthusiastic man that needs be fired!

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MAT256
Jan 31, 2006

The problem? This man doesn't teach at the "mundane" level. If you aren't already exceptional at mathematics, then you're in for some slow torture. Its not so much that he can't teach; its that he can't make it clear to the common non-Math major. If you're still hankering for a spanking, then by all means, take him.

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MATH117
Feb 16, 2006

He comes in 10 minutes late, spews out some incomprehensible garbage, makes you feel like crap for asking a question, and leaves. His voice is monotone, he refuses to go over the BASICS, assuming you already know advanced concepts or that you remember that formula from high school, and is just an out of touch jackass all around.

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MATH104
Feb 16, 2006

The Only Professor That Failed Me, And I Still Graduated Pace With a 3.27 QPA. Unfortunately I Never Forget Many Cruel People Like Him That Tried To Ruin My Life, But What Goes Around, Comes Around. But Don't Get Me Wrong Yarmish, I Don't Wish You Anything Evil Even Though Individuals Like You Deserve It. Keep Up The Bad Work. Many Kids Will Hate U

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MAT117
Apr 13, 2006

Avoid!!

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MAT131
May 17, 2006

Not good at math? Don't take him.

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MAT132
Jun 21, 2006

I was always a good math student and he gave me the lowest grade I have ever gotten in math. His tests are difficult and makes you feel stupid when asking questions. I don't reccommend him unless you are gifted in math.

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CALC132
Aug 26, 2006

worst!!! makes you feel stupid for asking questions...doesnt explain things enough moves quickly over topics...only class i have ever failed...out of my whole class of 25 students only about 6 passed the class n it was with Cs and Ds

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MAT117
Nov 7, 2006

EASY A!! You must be really slow and must drop out of college if you don't get an A in this class.

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MAT0200
Nov 22, 2006

Where do I begin? First of all he expected us to already have a book we didn't know we needed. He zips by each problem expecting you to understand it right away. Stress you to ask questions, but like everyone else says, makes you feel stupid when you do and when he does explain it again he just does the same exact thing and moves on.

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MAT104
Dec 30, 2006

Told us exactly what will be covered and that exam will come from text and that is what happened. Ididnt beleive it so I didnt make out that well( C+) nice guy tried to be helpful very smart sometimes over our heads I did learn alot

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MAT132
Jan 24, 2008

Ya people listen up, TAKE THIS CLASS, his tests are from test book, STRAIGHT UP!! hw questions on exams yo, materials are so clear, I didn't even go to class most of the time but test was so easy, from the damn text book, JUST TAKE HIM (NO SURPRISE)

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MAT256
Feb 7, 2008

Very clear and helpful, you have a question? then speak up and get your answer. Extra points for writing problems on the board before class and the exams are straight from the book! If you want to learn the material, take this professor.

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MAT117
Feb 7, 2008

You don't have to show up for class, gives out notes with all the material on them. Every question you write on the board is a point toward your final grade. Do the HW and you'll do great. Very cool professor.

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MAT1
Mar 6, 2008

Ok, looks like some of the people below need to be in therapy or something. This professor is totally fine - pretty good, in fact. Helpful and very willing to explain things when asked

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MATH104
Apr 8, 2008

Man this guy is BAD. He zips by everything expecting you to know it. When you ask a question he makes you feel stupid and he is a sarcastic MF. I think I am going to fail this class but if I do pass it, it will be barely probably with a D. I think the 1 point HW problems on the board have saved my butt. AVOID HIM IF POSSIBLE! YOUR GPA WILL FALL!

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MAT104
Apr 17, 2008

If you are a bad test-taker, avoid this class. He is not very clear and is insulting, but he will continue to revisit the same problems until you understand them, but YOU have to initiate it. Grade is based only on tests and some on attendance. Tests are directly from HW assignments, but nearly everyone fails anyway. I think they don't do HW.

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MATH122
May 6, 2008

This guy not teach. He is definetly the worst math teacher ever.

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MAT111
Jun 28, 2008

I had this guy 23 years ago and he still hasn't changed! He was horrible back then & still is now...

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MAT104
Aug 13, 2008

Excellent professor, knows the material inside and out.

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MAT132
Oct 27, 2008

This guy teaches the board, so unless you're a dry erase white board or a chalk board, you probably won't learn anything. The only reason I'm passing is because I know the material already.

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MAT132
Dec 8, 2008

He knows that material well but cannot teach it. He just does the problems on the board and doesnt explain anything. Makes you do HW and doesnt grade it. No classwork. Just really hard tests that determine your final grade.

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MAT107
Feb 4, 2009

Great professor, Any time I had trouble he helped me during his office hours. Also, the exams were right from the HW!!

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MAT132
Mar 16, 2010

DO NOT TAKE HIM! I've had many math classes at Pace, and he is the WORST professor ever. Does not explain what he is teaching, just talks to the wall and writes h.w on the board. His tests are straight from the homeworks, he could pick any 700 of them. More than half the class failed the tests and he still insists that he is a great professor.

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MAT117
Apr 23, 2010

Exams straight from the HW. You have to be willing to ask questions. Do the HWs! And if you don't understand-ASK! I followed these guidlines and did great.

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MAT132
Oct 30, 2011

He is as stubborn as any man in his age could possibly be, and that's what impressed me the most. He's a fair grader, just do the homeworks and understand them by all means and you'll be fine. The part that made me groan in addition to his subborness is that his "5" is ridiculously hard to identify, and since it's math......sigh*infinity

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MAT132
Nov 8, 2011

I agree with the post preceding mine. He is also very intelligent however he does more often then not make careless mistakes because he rushes. The class is not hard, do the homework and you will do fine on the exams. He can be funny at times so the class is not that boring. Pay attention when he teaches and you will do well.

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MAT130
Dec 21, 2011

Stands at the front of the class, solving the problems by himself as he rushes through them not explaining what he's doing and having a conversation with a chalkboard. Shows up late to classes half the time and bases your entire grade off of 2 exams and a final. No calculators in a prealgebra class on some of the exams, and doesn't explain anything

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MAT134
Dec 23, 2011

This Professor never taught anything, and didn't even mention things that were on the final. My only B :(

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MAT104
May 7, 2012

easy pass just know hw HW IS ENTIRE COURSE

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MAT132
Dec 30, 2012

He's been teaching for so long that it seems his enthusiasm for it is gone. His method is simply to do half of the HW problems in class for each section. It's your job to do the other half. The kicker is that the exams are composed of a selection of these problems (he selects the hard ones mostly). You are dumb if you don't do his extra credit.

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MAT132
Jan 9, 2013

this is the WORST teacher i've ever had. i'm a math major and i was expecting at least an introduction to each new topic which he doesnt do. he is definitely a smart teacher but he does not TEACH in any way whatsoever. he talks to the blackboard the entire time, rushes through everything. his tests are based off the hwk he never collects.

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MATH104
Feb 26, 2013

Extremely rude and arrogant teacher. Teaches to the blackboard and is rude when people ask him questions and ignores answering questions. Awful DO NOT TAKE HIM. Never checks homework, so no incentive to do it other than that the tests are from it.

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MATH104
Mar 6, 2013

this professor care about good students, and if u got answers wrong even u have right process, u got ZERO! he always late at class, and boring,yes, he is boring. moreover, he never gives s... about his students.

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MAT132
Apr 11, 2013

The worst professor I've ever had. He teaches the board, and doesn't care about his students. Not helpful. We do half the problems in class and half for homework which he doesn't check. The test are homework problems. It's incredibly hard. He's arrogant. Do not take him. He needs to be fired.

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MATH104
Apr 17, 2013

AWFUL. teaches to the board and is horribly rude.

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MAT104
May 13, 2013

This guy is awful! you never know what the grade scan he gave! he never clearly tell you the question and you can not use any way he does not tell you about it! he is really awful! stay away!!!

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5.0
MAT132
Sep 24, 2013

HORRIBLE!! Don't take this class.... if you do, you better be prepared to teach yourself. He sucks at teaching.

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4.0
MAT104
Jan 11, 2014

JUST DON'T EVER MAKE THE MISTAKE OF TAKING THIS PROFESSOR. The only bad experience at Pace

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MAT132
Feb 3, 2014

This class was horrible. Be prepared to teach yourself. He talks to the board and has the messiest handwriting. Dont expect to be able to take notes. When you ask a question, he makes you sound like the stupidest person in the world. This was my mistake in my first ever semester as a freshman.

2.0
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MAT132
Mar 12, 2014

Horrible professor. His whole class is just going over the homework that he never collects or even explains good. He explains new topics for like 20 minutes nonstop and then he just assumes everyone gets it. You will rely on the textbook for sure. Worst class I ever had.

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MAT111
May 8, 2014

ABSOLUTLY HORRIBLE!!!! Do not under any circumstances take this proffessor. I made the mistake of not dropping him and I'm doing absolutly horrible. The test are hard absolutly no curving. If you don't get the book you are screwed. No calculators alowed and don't expect him to actually teach anyone but the board. Please don't take him.

5.0
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MAT111
Jan 7, 2015

Listen in class and make sure you can do the homeworks - You'll do fine. The tests are like the homeworks so make sure you can do those problems on your own.

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111
Jan 12, 2015

HORRIBLE. I failed the class after working so hard to pretty much teach myself calculus ... He shows no mercy or interest in the students. Do not ever take for anything.

1.0
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MATH111
Jan 13, 2015

WORST TEACHER EVER. I was an honor student my whole life & I never failed anything in my life & I failed the course. I spent seven hours in the tutoring center before the final & still failed. Its really a joke that he is even a professor in a University. He is not only an awful teacher; he has a horrendous grading policy & is incredibly rude.

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MAT131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 26, 2015

Had to withdraw from his Calc 1 class. Absolutely no help. Lectures are pointless he does sample questions all class long but doesn't bother to stop and explain what he's doing. Avoid at all costs!

1.0
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MAT104
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 22, 2015

Professor Yarmish is not clear on what he expects. Assigns around 100 math hw problems but puts 5 or 15 on the exam. Is very rude to his students and does not offer reviews before each exam. Has 2 exams and a final. No way to bring ur grade up if you fail the first exam. DONT TAKE HIM!

5.0
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117
May 13, 2015

The tests are right from the HW

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MAT132
Grade: B-
May 15, 2015

In the beginning, the clarity of lectures is okay, but in the end he is confusing as hell. Tests are easy-peasy, since they're basically the reflection of homework. It is better for you if you do the hw. You can receive extra credit on every session(DO THE HW!). Prepare for the tests, do the homework, study and you get an easy A.

1.0
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MAT104
May 22, 2015

DO NOT by any means take this class. If he is your only option, push the class off for another semester. He is very rude to students and could not care less about their success in his class. There are only two tests and the final. I got a 94 on my first test and did poor on the others and barely passed his class. I even went to tutoring. Terrible.

5.0
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MAT104
Grade: B-
Jun 19, 2015

nice fatherly type guy tries to treat students like his kids encourages you to mentally do computation pushes you not to use calculators I surprisingly was able to do alot of arithmetic in my head and I am thankful for that basically good easy A-B if you do the darn HW. definately reccomend taking him if you are interested in learning course subj

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MAT104
Aug 5, 2015

WORSE Prof EVER. PLEASE don't take Prof Yarnish at any cost. He is very rude to students and don't care about their success. There are only 2 exam and the final. I took his class i had to stop going bc his class is really terribly worse ever. My final advice : Please don't take Yarnish Class.

1.0
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MAT111
Aug 24, 2015

WORST PROFESSOR EVER

1.0
5.0
MAT104
Grade: F
Sep 8, 2015

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. I failed & I've passed basic math (A-) at another university where credits didn't transfer as well as microeconomics (B).. He doesn't explain clearly, moves fast, doesn't let you use calculators, and he's rude! He also gives no supplemental materials and only gives 3 grades! 1 is the midterm and 1 is the final! STAY AWAY

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MAT132
Oct 29, 2015

Prof. Yarmish does not make passing easy. He doesn't do notes, only does problems from the homework. While this sounds okay, you don't actually get a chance to understand what he is doing. He does not explain anything well, and gets mad/frustrated when no one knows what is going on. His tests are impossible to ace, no matter how hard you study.

2.0
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MATH130
Dec 18, 2015

3 grades in the class. 2 test both 25% and a final 50%. Everything's easy if you know pre-calc but you actually have to put your own time into this class. He doesn't motivate you at all it's kinda of sad, really smart prof but not worth taking. If you know math you could just show up on the test days and pass. Not worth taking.

3.0
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MAT130
Grade: A-
Jan 8, 2016

It's very hard to follow him, and can be confusing. But is really willing to help if you show interest. Tests are exactly the same as class and homework problems. His grading criteria is clear, so if you go to class and do the homework, you will be just fine. Avoid taking him if you are not good at maths and you are not interested

2.0
4.0
MAT130
Jan 26, 2016

very bad professor , stay away if possible !!!! ,

1.0
5.0
MAT130
Jan 27, 2016

If you have taken the course before in high school or are great at math then you might not find this class much difficult, but for others it will be. He expects you to already know the math. The class is boring. All he does is write problems on the board and solve them by himself. There are only 3 exams. He is a horrible professor.

1.0
5.0
MAT107
Grade: F
Mar 13, 2016

Took his class last year and received an F and I'm certainly not that type of student. Grading policy is extremely unfair, even if you do the work expect to receive maybe a C. Do not take.

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MAT104
Apr 11, 2016

I would avoid this professor overall. The class itself is easy if you teach yourself from the Book (or YouTube also). He is offended when questions are asked. Messes up his own equations and gets confused at times. "Talks to himself" rather than teaches to the class. No mandatory homework. Little class participation allowed. 3 tests. Xtra credit.

2.0
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MAT131
Apr 23, 2016

You're whole class average relies on 3 tests. He does give extra credit if you put some homework on the board. He doesn't really teach, just does problems from the book. Most of the class fails the tests.

1.0
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MAT04
Grade: F
May 14, 2016

WORST PROFESSOR STAY AWAY. PLEASE STAY AWAY FROM JOSHUA. HE GETS ANNOYED WHEN People ASK HIM WIESTOONS HE DOESNT GIVE REVIEW SHEETS OR QUIZZES JUST 3 TEST

1.0
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MAT131
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor you'll ever take. You won't learn anything, and will have to learn yourself on your own time. He gives test that are nothing like the reviews he does the day before the test. Please avoid him at all cost.

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2.0
4.0
MAT111
Apr 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Professor Yarmish really know what he is talking about but does not know how to vocally communicate the lessons to the class. Every class you will just do homework problems without having a lecture on the lesson. Half of the times I had no idea what topic we were talking about. He moves too quickly and talks to himself rather than the class. AVOID.

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1.0
4.0
MAT111
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you have no problem teaching yourself, this class should be fine for you. Otherwise, please do yourself a favor and don't take him unless you want to fail. He encourages students to ask questions but when they ask, he gives off the vibe of (and actually says) "you should already know this... otherwise, you shouldn't be here."

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
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5.0
MAT131
Grade: Rather not say
May 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Doesnt teach, avoid his class

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
2.0
3.0
MAT130
Nov 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Only take this professor if you know how to teach yourself or plan on going to a tutor for everything. He genuinely is a nice person, but as a professor I do not feel that his teaching style is for me. His teaching is kind of dry. He sometimes would confuse himself and in my opinion that should not happen in a math class. Great guy though!

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MAT22
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 24, 2019
Would take again

He is a good professor, and in general nice person. He is an older guy, and he tends to confuse himself a little here and there. As long as you pay attention in the class, anyone would do just fine.

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1.0
4.0
MATH122
Feb 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DON"T take this class a horrible professor. The syllabus and class notes are handwritten and you can't understand his handwriting. He assigns 3 exams and the study guide is different from the actual exam. He goes too fast and you need to teach yourself! He should not be teaching!

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4.0
MAT103
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Literally do not ruin your life. I'm writing this while sitting in his class, confused as to why this professor teaches at Pace. His style of teaching makes no sense. He practically talks to himself while doing the homework problems on the board. You get A LOT of assigned work, and he does it all on the board. Doesn't even teach or have a lesson.

2.0
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MAT103
Mar 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

OD HW out the as!! Will only go over problems from hw on board in class. Writes like chicken scratch, very hard to see, as well as getting stuck on problems for over ten mins. Collects all HW due at exams. I had to teach myself and have study group.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
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MAT103
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely bad just know that. lol :") made me sad and feel useless, wish pace can do something about this unkind professor

Tough grader
1.0
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MAT103
Jan 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I had this professor for about a month or two this semester. He must've had a health problem because we had a replacement. Honestly one of THE WORST math educators I've ever had. He makes you do 200 math problems, collects them before every exam, and only grades 3 problems from the 200, usually all from the same chapter. Very rude & unapproachable

Graded by few things
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MAT103
Grade: A
Jan 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Shouldn't be teaching math anymore, or anything at all. Problems completely illegible on the chalkboard, making it impossible to follow what he's trying to show us. Responds negatively to asking questions and grades confusingly.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
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MAT234
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Seriously needs to retire, just a nuisance to any student who is unfortunate enough to take this course. Illegible notes, weak at lecturing online, confusing grading system, overall just not fit to teach. Avoid!

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Test heavy
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5.0
MAT104
Mar 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The professor was very rude. The class can not hear the students' questions, do not answer the students' questions. And the content can be learned from the book. There is no need for this professor. I'm really helpless. Not only that, there's a lot of homework

1.0
4.0
MAT104
Grade: B
Apr 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Avoid any class with him at all costs. Gives so much homework and grades 2 questions out of 200. If both of those questions are wrong but the rest are right, you get a 0. He doesn't respond to emails and gives really hard tests with no help. You literally have to teach yourself. The only good thing is that he gives review sheets before each test.

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MAT234
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Will assign 10-20 HW problems per week and your entire HW grade is based on a small handful he chooses randomly. Boring class, boring lectures, does not really help student understanding. Tests are difficult. Be prepared to teach yourself.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Tough grader
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MAT103
Grade: F
Apr 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

took the class back in 2019 fall and failed.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
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MAT234
May 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Illegible notes and lecture recordings that could put you to sleep. His "lectures" are him stumbling to read his own notes for 2 hours. 80% of your grade is based on 3 exams which he does NOT give review sheets for. You are essentially paying to teach yourself from the textbook then take the exams. Avoid at all costs

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MAT234
Grade: B+
May 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Yarmish should not be teaching. His lectures are just him reading his illegible notes, which he can't even read through. Had lectures at a given time slot even though the class was Asynchronous. Not willing to help students or answer questions. Beware of this professor at all costs. You will end up teaching yourself.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
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MAT104
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DON'T TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! YOU WILL REGRET IT..... He is one of the worst professors I've ever had and he does not care about his students at all. Avoid taking him at alllllll cost.

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MAT234
Grade: F
Dec 17, 2022

I would by no means ever take a course with him again. I can not stress that enough. He has terrible handwriting and still expects us to understand it when he posts his notes to Classes. He is older and it is very clear he does not care his students or how well they understand the material.

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