1.8

Kurtis Lemmert

Mathematics - Frostburg State University

1.8
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
38%
Would Retake
87
Reviews
1.8
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
1.8
Helpful
1.8
Clarity

38%

Would Retake

87

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What Students Say

You have to teach yourself

MATH119 - 1.0 rating

WE ALL SHOULD WRITE A LETTER TO THE PROVOST/ PRESIDENT ABOUT HIM

MATH104 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

B+

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
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B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(2)C(2)D(4)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 14 reported grades
Drop/Withdrawal: 4
A: 3
B+: 1
Not sure yet: 1
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Tough Grader (4)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Participation matters (2)
Lots of homework (2)
Tough grader (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
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Reviews (87)
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219
May 16, 2003

He is very hard. You better have had some Problem and Statistics before taking him. But actually all them are hard. They do not know how to teach. They do not realize most have not had Stats.

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COLLALG
Jun 23, 2003

very hard teacher. Tests are ridiculous!Avoid!!!

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MATH219
Oct 16, 2003

very hard. doesn't really care about students and whether they understand or not.

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MATH203
Oct 23, 2003

Worst class ever! I was in an honors prob and stat class and half failed. This is not right! Plus the day of the final he wasn't able to tell me my participation grade? Don't take him he is a horrible teacher that should have been fired a long time

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MATH209
Dec 15, 2003

ehw!! doesnt explain how to do problems, goes too fast through chapters. tests mad hard. failing now.

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MATH209
Dec 15, 2003

Tests are so hard, I don't know anyone who is doing well. Tells really bad jokes, too.

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MATH220
Feb 28, 2004

He's a really good teacher but his tests are insane. They have nothing to do with what he has taught or what's in the book.

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MATH209
Apr 29, 2004

His tests are ridiculously hard. He doesn't explain things well at all. I had a 4.0 GPA before this semester - now I'm hoping to scrape by with a C in his class. He is so horrible!

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MATH209
May 26, 2004

Worst teacher ever. Tests and class are pathetic. He has no idea how to teach a class and doesn't realize that not everyone is great at math. everyone in my class but about 8 withdrew within the 1st month. he needs to be fired!

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MATH209
Oct 27, 2004

he will never give you a "cs"

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MATH209
Nov 9, 2004

Hes horrible as far as tests.. dont take him if you can help it.

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STAT
Dec 2, 2004

The study guide for this class constitutes about 1 millionth of what is actually on the test. He says study the guide and you will be ok, but I think I would have done better if I did nothing at all. By the way, he looks like George Castanza off of Seinfeld. Avoid this man at all costs.

5.0
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MATH
Dec 13, 2004

everyone who sayd he a bad teacher is wrong. the best teacher i ever had.

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MATH209
Dec 15, 2004

Terrible, jerk, worst teacher I've ever had. Tests only had some of the stuff he taught on them. Plain and simple: Don't take him. He should be fired, and I can't believe he hasn't been fired already!!!

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PROBLEMSOLVING
Dec 16, 2004

worst teacher I've ever had in 3 years of my college career. He hates his life and takes it out on his students. It's a 100 level course and he expects you to know everything. The book is a ghetto combination of nerds who have nothing better to do with their lives then make your life a living hel

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MATH209
Jan 30, 2005

He sucks, teaches at a ridiculous speeds.

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MATH104
Feb 10, 2005

I had this class for the Fall 04, and found it to be incredibly easy. I didn't do any of the (optional) homework nor did I have to study (except for some of the Stats stuff taught that I hadn't known before). I can't believe people actually failed the class. I thought he was excellent.

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MATH219
Apr 5, 2005

This class was really, really hard, I thought he was not a good teacher, his tests were nothing like what was in the book and I ended up dropping the class, however, I've never liked math too much, but this class killed me.

2.0
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STAT209
Jul 3, 2005

Test are nothing what he teaches and goes really fast during lectures

1.0
5.0
MATH209
Jul 23, 2005

Horrible teacher. Lessons and instructions are unclear, not willing to help students, harsh grader.

4.0
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MATH209
Aug 14, 2005

An funny guy, but I guess he rubs most people the wrong way. Take his comments with a grain of salt. The course is easy, math is at a middle school level, but he does expect you to understand the theory behind statistics. People who fail this class must be lazy, I aced it and I have kids and a job!

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380
Grade: A
Sep 3, 2005

I would assume everyone who said he is bad had him during their first/second semester and weren't used to being worked like a college student should be. Dr. Lemmert was very clear and precise in explaining the material in this class (MATH380) and I passed

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MATH219
Sep 10, 2005

That class kicked my ass. The tests had nothing to do with class, and he didn't teach.

4.0
5.0
MATH219
Sep 15, 2005

Very difficult teacher. He taught well, but nothing that he taught was on the exams.

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ALGEBRASTATS
Sep 22, 2005

Quite possibly the worst teacher I've ever had. He's not willing to do anything to help you, no matter the circumstances (i.e. hospitalization) that caused you to have problems. Even the other professors hate him...

4.0
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209
Oct 7, 2005

I have him as my professor right now and he is pretty easy. I got an A on the first test and A's on all the quiz's. I like how he is very clear and easy to understand. I don't understand how everybody thinks he is hard. Maybe it's because you have to put in a little effort sometimes. He is super easy.

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STATISTICS
Oct 13, 2005

Awesome, Awesome professor!!!!!

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4.0
MATH219
Nov 17, 2005

he is, without a doubt, the worst college professor ever (and ive had many). his tests had nothing to do with the classwork. this just proves him to be arrogant as well as someone with very low self esteem. i would say that he is the BTK killer, but that guy already got caught.

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STAT200
Dec 22, 2005

The absolute worst class i have ever taken. Such a stickler for the rules, wont bend them for anyone. He is such a bad teach i beleive his belly is the most amusing part of the class. Screw Lemmert and screw this class. it started with 30 kids and only 5 took the final. enough said

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MATH380
Jan 15, 2006

i would have 2 say he is the worst prof in this university. he's biast as hell, won't help u, & his tests r 2 hard 4 the material covered in class; oh & the book is rediculous! the book has all these mistakes, & the problems expect u 2 know more than the book teaches u... just an aweful class & an aweful prof... i really wish some1 would fire him

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MATH209
Apr 14, 2006

He sucks!!!! extremely hard, do not take him. if you have to wait till next semester to take the class, please take my advice and wait. cuz ure gonna withrawl anyway!!!

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MATH209
Apr 18, 2006

hes hard as hell he doesnt explain anything, talks about everything but math then gives u a test!! everyone in the class failed!!!

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5.0
MATH209
May 3, 2006

Lemmert is hard for no reason. I withdrew after I got a D on the first exam. Then I took it with Hegde and I got a B in the class.

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MATH209
Oct 16, 2006

worst professor ever, he thinks students already know what he is suppoesed to be teaching. Very boring, book was terrible, goes too fast in class, very tough grader, etc... When my grandmother died I missed a quiz, he wouldnt let me take it later. He has no desire to help students as teachers should. Hes only there for his paycheck. enough said

1.0
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MATH209
Nov 3, 2006

He doesn't seem very smart. It seems like he doesn't know how to teach. His tests are very hard and confusing, mainly because he thinks up the problems. I worked hard in this class and understood the material, but the way his tests were way too confusing. I frustratingly dropped the class after i failed the first two tests.

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MATH104
Nov 14, 2006

DO NOT TAKE HIM! You will fail......

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MATH209
Nov 20, 2006

This teacher is awful. He speeds thru the material super fast, never explains things(like he expects you to already know prob & stat), and tests on stuff he never teaches and stuff that is NOT in the book! He's extreamly unhelpful if you go and ask him to explain something. He says that we already went over this in class and you should know this.

1.0
5.0
MATH209
Mar 30, 2007

Horrible teacher. He doesn't teach the basics, you need to teach yourself out of the book. Useless.

1.0
5.0
MATH209
Apr 6, 2007

Horrible.

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5.0
MATH209
Apr 12, 2007

Take if you want to fail math:-(

2.0
5.0
MATH209
Apr 16, 2007

HE IS A VERY NICE MAN.....BUT HE CLASS IS HARD.....HIS TEST ARE BASED ON WHAT HE SAYS NOT WHAT THE BOOK SAYS!!! HE TALKS REALLY FAST!!! THE CLASS IS ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE TO PASS

3.0
5.0
MATH219
May 9, 2007

He's smart and teaches well. I was able to learn a lot in this class. He, however, expects you to answer test questions perfectly and doesn't like giving much partial credit. I have understood all the material perfectly, yet I haven't done well on the exams. I see a problem with that.

1.0
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MATH209
May 14, 2007

He is a teacher that knows he material very well, but doesn't have the slightest idea who to teach it to others. His test are nothing like what he teaches in the course and nothing like the book. It is impossible to PASS this class!! DO NOT TAKE HIM NO MATTER WHAT!! I am usually decent in math and am fighting for a D right now!!

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MATH209
May 26, 2007

Hi to everyone out there! If any of my fellow FSU student peers are reading this, don't ever take the MATH 209 class with Dr. Kurtis Lemmert!!! He gave me an F grade this past spring 2007 semester and I busted my butt off. He'll never help you pass the class because he will never actually tell you what exactly he'll quiz or test you on!!!

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MATH209
Oct 1, 2007

I wouldnt take this professor if you are a so-so math student. I would try another professor

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MATH209
Oct 1, 2007

WARNING! PLEASE DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE WITH THIS PROFESSOR! You will fail! He teachers at ridiculous speeds and then doesnt explain things very well at all,when you dont understand something.

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MATH437
Jan 15, 2008

Dunno about at lower level classes, but for Graph Theory, Lemmert was great. Very funny, kept everyone interested, high contrast from Hughes, both good teachers in different styles. Didn't grade hw, so if you do poorly on tests might not be the best class. You are also expected to go to office hours for class participation.

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MATH209
Mar 28, 2008

Okay all you FSU students. I just dropped 209 today because the tests are ridiculous, he moves extremely quickly, he makes you feel humiliated if you ask a question, and quite simply.. the dude doesnt know how to teach. I'm going to take this class next semester with another prof.

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MATH220
Nov 14, 2008

Not good

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MATH209
Jan 8, 2009

Worst teacher I have ever had, don't take any class with him...ever!

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MATH209
May 20, 2009

A class goes from 25 to 9 after the deadline to drop the class, when he teaches you something and it's different than the text book, that's a problem. When you get something wrong on test and it's what he taught in class, well let's say that I wish people who dropped the class could still do the teacher evaluation. Good luck to all in his class!

2.0
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MATH209
Nov 3, 2009

Moves very fast and assumes that the class already knows as much about statistics and probability as he does. Doesn't understand how any student could possibly have any questions. Claims that math is like learning that red means stop and green means go. Very condescending.

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MATH209
Nov 17, 2009

He is so hard. He teaches so quickly and the test are so hard. My class started with 35 and ended with 8.

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MATH209
Dec 22, 2009

DO NOT TAKE STATS WITH THIS PROF!!!! I studied every night, went to tutoring twice a week (every week), went to him for help and did everything he asked and couldn't even get a CS! very hard teacher for no reason, does not care about failing you oh and the dept chair won't help either... HATED THIS TEACHER!

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MATH209
Feb 18, 2010

its a hrd class, but its supposed to be. if you put in the work and colaborate with him and your classmates, you will be fine. he is really funny.

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MATH219
Mar 30, 2010

One of the worst experiences I've had at this university. He was rude, wouldn't explain anything, and got mad whenever anyone would ask questions. He also intentionally misrepresented our grades, with only one partially graded easy assignment to go on before the withdraw date. Over 2/3 of the class was gone by the final.

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MATH236
Jun 8, 2010

worst professor i have ever had. i took calculus in high school so i had a lot to work from and i still got a d in his class. i did the homework every night and studied for 10 hours for the final, couldn't even get a 50%. he is availiable for help but makes you feel stupid if you actually ask a question. stay away

3.0
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MATH209
Oct 21, 2010

If you are really up for a challenge, this class is for you. This class is so hard that it is ridiculous. The tests and the quizzes this guy makes are so vague and hard, that you will have a hard time figuring what to do on each test. One bad test grade will completely throw you off in this class.

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MATH209
Dec 17, 2010

May god be with you if you take this class. I passed his class, but this class exhausted me like no other class before. Stat is supposed to be easy and FUN!!!! This class, however, took me to the brink of jumping off a bridge. I am not saying that he is a bad professor, just a very very tough one.

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MATH209
Dec 17, 2010

This was the worst class ever. Do not take his class if your aiming for a 4.0. Lemmert will screw you over so bad that you will become depressed for the rest of the semester.

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MATH209
Dec 17, 2010

This was the worst class ever. Do not take his class if your aiming for a 4.0. Lemmert will screw you over so bad that you will become depressed for the rest of the semester.

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MATH104
Jan 24, 2011

He made fun of my answer on the first day. In front of the entire class. He may have been unclear on the fact that he was teaching an entry level math class. Stay away.

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MATH104
Jul 5, 2011

Taking his class was the worst mistake that I could have ever done in my life. He is a joker that can NEVER be funny. Stay far far away from his class if you do not want to fail and have re-occurring nightmares. One out of fifteen students pass his class and my class is a proof to that. I wonder why he is still a professor.

1.0
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MATH104
Jul 6, 2011

WE ALL SHOULD WRITE A LETTER TO THE PROVOST/ PRESIDENT ABOUT HIM. I mean, it will probably not change the grades we have on our transcripts & it cannot refund the money we paid him to fail us- but it can do the next set of students good. He is collecting every dollar that we put on tuition by failing students over and over again. IT NEEDS TO STOP

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MATH102
Jan 19, 2012

Not the teacher if you want to breeze through a class without working. Is always in for his office hours and very interested in helping with anything you need.

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MATH104
Oct 12, 2012

Professor Lemmert is a wonderful professor. I learned so much in his class. He is kind and caring.

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MATH102
Nov 5, 2012

Heres how college algebra works. Several assignments make up a quiz, several quizzes make up a test. Have to get an 80% on all the HW to take the quiz, and 80% on all the quizzes to take a test. One test = One module. Before you open the next module you have to get 80% on the previous test. Lemmert is no help, and its all online. Goodluck

2.0
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MATH209
Apr 10, 2013

I definitely like most didn't do well in the class. I don't care for him as a teacher, I feel like he should have chose another profession. He isn't much help and I feel like he doesn't care if you fail the class. May God be with you if you decide to take him!!!!!

3.0
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MATH102
Nov 11, 2013

I had to withdraw from my class because he would not unlock the system for me.I got a c on the first test and according to the computer i need a B. Even though I didn't fail the test he made me withdraw from the class. I saw more from his teaching assistant that I ever did from him. I do not recommend him at all or even this corse.

1.0
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MATH109
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2013

Please do not take this teacher,speeds through everything, is unhelpful, and teaches like you already know the course. Also purposely makes your grade unclear until it is too late.

2.0
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MATH220
Dec 12, 2013

Did not like this teacher at all. He rushed through every section in about 3 or 4 examples. He does not go through many problems in the book. The only good thing about this class is that the majority of quizzes are take home, and he gives a take home portion on each exam except for the final.

2.0
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MATH119
Oct 13, 2014

I wouldn't trust this "professor" with a kindergarten class. He lectured maybe twice throughout the whole semester. While other teachers in the department will review your work and consider partial credit so you can pass. This teacher will not even take a look at your work until you beg. for the sake of your grade. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR.

2.0
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MATH119
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2014

The lab assistant mainly helps you, by the end of the course more than half the class dropped out or was in the parallel course. He doesn't check your work to give you partial credit on tests or quizzes.

1.0
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MATH119
Dec 15, 2014

Worst math "teacher". You cant even really call him a teacher because he does not Teach! You have to teach yourself. He is not understanding at all! Pick a different teacher. I wish somebody would have warned me

1.0
4.0
MATH109
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is terrible, it would seem like you're getting the hang of it but when you take the "pop" quiz its bad and i couldn't get the have of it i had to drop as fast as i can

1.0
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MATH109
Grade: B-
May 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Lots of homework, daily readings, very hard class to keep up with if you are taking other classes that require time. expect a hostile class environment he sometimes gets angry at students for little things like leaving or not taking notes. daily quizzes that are a challenge (trick questions). i recommend avoiding this prof, you have better options.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MATH104
Grade: C+
Sep 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible experience. He is the boss and lets you know it. Teaching assistant is your only hope.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
5.0
MATH109
Oct 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Tough Grader, but he does enjoy what he does. Expects a lot from his students

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
3.0
MATH109
May 12, 2018
Would take again

There is a lot of homework and you must do it because the homework responses are used on the quizzes but most of the hw is in the back of the textbook. The class is not hard at all and he gives examples for every chapter . Go to class and pay attention and you shouldnt have a problem

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MATH109
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Your expected to do so much homework everyday. He basically thinks this is the only class your taking and expects so much out of you. Its hard to keep up with him try to avoid him at all costs.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
4.0
MATH109
Grade: B
Oct 17, 2018
Would take again

People on this site are to hard on him. I thought he was a good professor, not the best but certainly not the worst. He expects his students to come to class and work. He does lecture despite what people here have said and I did learn a lot from his class. As long as you pay attention and do your homework this class is not that bad.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
MATH109
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2018
Would take again

He's a great teacher but he expects you to work hard. If you have a good math background you'll be fine.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH109
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Toughest math class I've ever had. Ended up dropping the class.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
MATH236
Grade: A
May 15, 2019
Would take again

He grades the class on a mastery system, which is a little weird and different, but not bad. He teaches mostly by giving worksheets with examples, but is willing to give extra help if you ask for it. I wouldn't take his class if you don't have a good math background, because it is mostly a learn on your own environment and he expects a lot.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
MATH109
Grade: C
Nov 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Hes a hard grade and not very well at explaining, he has the tendency to confuse people even more by explaining

3.0
3.0
MATH104
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lemmert is okay, he doesn't actually lecture and uses the "flipped classroom" method which means you do the class online and through pearson so he doesn't really teach and you have to learn on your own. Tests and homework are easy. Attendance is not mandatory.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MATH104
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 7, 2025

Took this class in the summer and he made me buy a $300 textbook and then didn't use it. He also never posted any videos, just expected me to complete 200 equations within the week. He is condescending in his emails. It's appalling that his degree is curriculum and instruction as he's awful at teaching.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

80%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

77% confidence
Based on 9 grades
Most common grades:
Drop/Withdrawal (4)
A (3)
B+ (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(2)C(2)D(4)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 14 reported grades
Drop/Withdrawal: 4
A: 3
B+: 1
Not sure yet: 1
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Tough Grader (4)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
Get ready to read (3)
Participation matters (2)
Lots of homework (2)
Tough grader (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
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MATH

5.0

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STATISTICS

5.0

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MATH437

5.0

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209

4.0

(1)

380

4.0

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219

5.0

COLLALG

5.0

MATH203

5.0

STAT

5.0

PROBLEMSOLVING

5.0

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