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Although this is a remedial class....this professor sucked! I know that he teaches statistics and I've heard the same thing. If you ever get past that accent good luck!!! My advice: do not take if you want to pass!!!
he is horrible!!! do not take him!!! he cant teach, cant even speak english!!! he is never ever helpful!
the worst.. gives no examples
The worst teacher I have had yet. Dont ask questions. They wont be answered. Going to class is pointless, you dont get anything out of it and probably wont pass either way. Especially if math does not come easily to you.
Not good. I do not recommend. Students have to know everything for this course. Not helpful at all. Bad and really bad professor.
HORRIBLE PROFESSOR. He has actually made rude, subliminially **** remarks about hispanics (as in, when you ask to clarify a concept, he'll ask if you understand english, and will then ask if you will require a translator).He can't speak english AT ALL. If you want to flunk stats, take his class.
Besides what everyone else here has said, I think he is a GREAT teacher. Yes, he is hard, but he is also very smart and teaches very well. You do need to know everything, but isn't that the point of going to college? To learn everything!? If you want to leave this class knowing statitics...take him!
I think he wasn't a bad professor. I'm actually taking the second part of the class with him next semester. He knows his stuff. However, if you're a person that wants to pass a math class without studying and the teacher handing you the grade, then don't take this class.
Bekker presents his material in a very organized fashion and gives plenty of examples similar to the problems on the exams. I found him to be good at explaining concepts, but short on patience.
he is very sarcastic. Goes through the material very quickly. gives rude remarks when asked questions. He also gives reviews before his test. As long as you know who to answer the review, you'll be fine on the test.
His concern for his students is completely NON-EXISTENT. He just doesn't care. If you can take anyone else, do so - I heard Lopez was great.
he's not THAT bad, god. you have to do problems and tests HIS style, not the book style. he's very clear, and his tests are simple, but i still do kind of bad! you just have to really pay attention and practice. but his lectures are very clear with lots of step by step examples.
I do not know what everyone is complaining about. He is not a hard teacher at all if you put your time into the material. He is a funny guy, some people may offended by a sense of humor. If you cannot calculate the variance at the final review, you deserve to be embarassed.
This is the WORST professor i have ever had. He tries to make you feel stupid when you ask questions. He is not thorough in his teachings. And if you ask a question he asks you "Have you taken Stats 1 already?" and when i said yes he responded "Okay then, next question." ;O
Really really bad
He was a great teacher. He goes above and beyond to give review problems and sample tests and has enough patience to answer the same question eight times. Like any class studying will help, but his teaching style is very good and the review exercises are extremely helpful.
He was a great teacher who encourged me not to quit even when I was behind and ever thought that I would pass... I even ended up with a "B".
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He was a good teacher. I learned a lot in his class. He prepares you very well for his tests.
All I have to say is your better off reading the book!!!
This guy used to sink battleships with his statistical projectory maps in the Russian Army or somthin. He knows his stuff, but can be very brute at times, somewhat tempermental. The accent may be difficult for some to understand too
One of the best math teachers I have had.
Hard Class, Great Teacher! Takes pride in his work, fair man.
HORRIBLE PROFESSOR... wouldn't answer any of my questions, smirked sarcastically when i had a question, and would always ask me whether i had taken stats 1 already & when i said yes he would say "well then u should know this already, next question".. & when i brought it to his attention that he was not being helpful his answer was "well that is why i love america, free to teach as i please"
Worst Professor Ever!!!! Extremely unhelpful and rude
DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! He has a good heart and is a nice man but that does not mean that you will do well in his class. He makes it extremely difficult for you to understand or get a decent grade. His accent is difficult to follow and his tests are extremely hard and impossible to pass.
impossible to pass his test. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS. He will try to do everything to help you but you will STILL FAIL
some are not compatible w/ his teaching style, but if you respect him & the material & put in maximum effort he will do his best to help you pass. An excellent man on the whole. He may seem evil during the first part of the semester, but he's just trying to weed out the weak. He get's better and the tests get easier. its not easy, but u learn alot
He's tough, and not as helpful as I would have wished but it is passable.
This professor is not nice. He is does not convey the material well or teach and intro class so that someone without the knowledge can understand it. He recommended I stay in the class and then failed me. DONT TAKE HIM!
If you want to pass, don't take stats with him. He is straight up MEAN and RUDE. He totally embarassed a girl in my class. His tests are ridiculous. I passed one of them with a B, but failed the others. He doesn't like to teach from the book, which makes it harder. I took the class with Bernal after and got an A. Take it with Bernal. He's an angel.
He really tries to get everyone to understand but he focuses on the conceptual factors of statistics and he uses mostly word problems to help.
Great teacher. very intelligent. you have to work hard and study a lot if you want to pass. i took his class twice and failed and then got a B the third time and that was not easy to accomplish. he will answer all questions and even meet with you outside of class hours. you have to really like statistics and study a lot. get in a study group!!
I should have listened to the people who wrote his class is "impassable"..he is terribly boring with a heavy accent...It was a nightmare.
IT SEEMS THAT HE IS GREAT BUT IN REALITY COME TEST TIME HE MAKES THE TESTS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT NO MATTER HOW MUCH YOU PREPARE!
extremely hard subject and extremely hard to understand teacher. struggled through whole class only positive is that he hardly fails people once you talk to him and show how hard you are trying
He is extremely rude, you ask him a simple question and he treats you as if you're stupid. I took the class online, and am not doing well, EVEN WITH A TUTOR! His tests are obnoxiously hard and are nowhere near what he tells us to study. DON'T TAKE HIM!
I'm glad I had Bekker as my professor. He's not the easiest person to deal with but at least he makes you think. He doesn't just hand the answer over to you like every other professor. Before you start blaming him and his accent (as if it makes a difference) for your failing, stop and think about what you did wrong. Next time, study more!
I study so hard, but when it come to test I just got an F and a D. I realized that no matter what I study I would not pass. I had to drop the class.
Very easy to talk to and undersatnd the needs of his students. I enjoyed his class, even though it was very challenging. Statistics is never easy, but with good teacher such professor Bekker you can overcome.
Do not listen to the negative feedback. This professor is amazing. His reviews are exacly like what's on the test. He gives plenty of homework that add points to your grades, and quizzes that are also helpful.You do have to study but nice amount. He is so good that I got an A in his class, and in Intro to stats I, (with another professor)I got a C.
Yes, please don't listen to the negative feedback. I took this class online, but it was as if I took it in a classroom setting because he always interacts with you and helps any way he can. Do ALL your homework, participate in ALL the discussions, and you will do fine. The subject matter can be somewhat difficult, but you have formulas. TAKE HIM!!!
Statistics is not an easy class, but Prof. Bekker is willing and open to help you in everything he cans. DO ALL YOUR HW!! I got a C but that is because I hardly had any time to participate in any discussions (which are very important!) and I didn't do that well on the Exams :( but I have to admit it was my fault. 3 exams 3 quizzes & 3 assignments
Prof Bekker changed my outlook on Statistics. His class was difficult, but I went to every class, and participated in the discussions (mostly because he WILL embarrass you if you dont know the answer)& i passed. study hard, and you will pass. this professor is great, and i love math because of him.
Professor Bekker is GREAT. I love him. He did get pretty frustrated at times, but only when he is trying o explain a simple concept and people do'nt get it. Other than that I recommend this professor. He will help you if you need him to, he is a very nice person,tests are not hard if you study for them. He gives helpful reviews for the tests.
What an awesome Professor!! He tries everything to accommodate his students. Professor Bekker wants to see all his students do good. Great experience and coursecompass is an awesome program.
In itself this class is difficult. Although Bekker is helpful once in awhile I would recommend taking with someone else. His reviews r somewhat helpful but there are some surprise questions that you can you find in the textbook. the txtbook is really helpful I mainly used that and also utilized the notes posted in Blackboard. BE PREPARED TO WORK
DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! half my class failed and believe me we did not ALL walk in to that class unwilling to try! He should not be a professor!
It was a very hard class but once you learn his past you see and understand why he expects the same of you. He is passionate about statistics, which although crazy for me, is nice to see in a teacher nowadays. I liked him a lot.
He is rude, does not know how to teach, as a result of that 90% of his Students FAIL his first test, and only 30% will pass his class with a "c" . He is horrible.
This has to be the worst professor I have taken at FIU. I don't care how passionate he is about Statistics, I don't think he is passionate about teaching. His explanations are less clear than the textbook's. If you are willing to teach yourself, then fine, otherwise take someone else. Trust me most of his class fails.
He is GREAT! Dismiss negative comments. You are there to learn not to make friends with prof.Believe me I struggled,BUT Bekker is an AWESOME professor.Don't blame him because you're not willing to try. USE ALL THE RESOURCES and you will pass. You have to work HARD ALL THE TIME. I now have an appreciation n feeling of satisfaction from STATS.
took stats II online.Prof Bekker is very helpful; every time people requested extra time to complete quizzes he extended the time. anything you don't understand he is willing to explain. just make sure to do & review all the homework as its very helpful for the exams and you will pass. would def. take Prof Bekker again in the future.
he is the best. if u dont understand his explanations u suck... hes a no BS guy but u learn a lot, just go to class and participate.
Professor Bekker is extremely helpful, he is always willing to listen to his students and help , i dont understand why some people have written such mean comments, he is very clear while teaching and he is NOT rude at all..he has a great sense of humor and keeps class interesting :)
Professor Bekker is very helpful, Stats 2 is not an easy subject, so from day one study as much as you can and make sure to do all homework and quizzes. Bekker is very helpful and super nice. He listens to his students and is happy to answer all questions :)
He does not care for it's students, not helpfull at all, does not give you enough practice for you to succed in the tests. Do not take him.
he'll like you if your a good student, participate in class and get good grades but if you say something wrong, or do bad in his tests, he'll treat you like your stupid, which is pretty unfair. His test questions tend to come from nowhere, he uses teaching material from other professors, expects lots of people to do bad, and doesnt care if you fail
I regret badly even trying to think that I would pass his class. I read everyone's reviews and find myself to do pretty good in Math, except his class. I got a D in the class after much struggle trying to learn the material and he practically failed my entire class, mind you the half of maybe 13 students who were still there by finals week.
Nursing MAJORS: You can do any sta class offered at FIU. it doesnt have to be 3145. I regret taking this class. He doesn't like helping his students. I got a C in his class b/c someone else taught me how to do the problems. You ask him 4 help he tells you to drop his class!! he doesnt like directing his students to success. He can't teach!!!
He provides TONS of practice material, provides plenty of practice tests with answer keys. Hes clear in class and will help you understand something if you ask him. use the materials he gives you and practice and you will get an A
VERY good professor!! He gives plenty of review before each exam and even gives you heads up on the questions that will be on exams. Gives plenty of material to study and use as tools to pass, so if you don't use it that's your own fault, because not many teachers do that! As long as you try, he is most definitely willing to help you out. I
I highly recommend this professor. He truly does care about his students. That being said, this IS NOT a class you will pass without dedicating yourself to the work. Statistics is not an easy class to take. He provides study guides,that are helpful. SHOW UP TO EVERY CLASS MEETING, SIT IN THE FRONT, DO YOUR HOMEWORK AND STUDY. Good luck!
Do NOT take if you like to slack! Overall the class is very difficult. However, this professor makes the class fun, in simple language, he is very funny. Also he WILL put you in the spot and ask you questions, especially when he knows that you don't know the material. He gives a lot of opportunities to get points, just do all the work. Good luck!
Great professor! Helpful in & out of class, gives fair tests; although they are difficult! Not a class for slackers, you need to keep up and be ready to answer his questions
Prof Bekker is a no BS kinda man. He values his work, and wants students to learn. He gives a lot of practice work, make up quizzes, and is accessible for help. Statistics isn't easy so work is needed. He does put you on the spot, so prepare and have a sense of humor! I'd definitely recommend him.
Don't cry about your grade if you dont put in the work. Very thorough teacher, but it was a challenge. Stats is not an easy class. His accent makes it a little hard to understand, but most of the time he is clear. Gives a "bonus" added into final grade. Take him if you are willing to work.
Professor is straight forward and has a sense of humor. Class is interesting if you keep up. He is very helpful in class and after. If you use his website, coursecompass,lecture you should do well. Time consuming class, must be dedicated to work. The class can be difficult but once you get a routine you will do great. Book not necessary.
Prof. Bekker is AWESOME! His class is definitely not easy and requires a lot of time and effort, but he is so helpful along the way. If he sees you try, he even boosts up your grade at the end. There's nothing negative I'd have to say about him at all! :)
This is hard class that is why grading scale is more lenient (A:90%) Professor is great! He explains everything, always available during office hours. I found that he really helps out students. He is very personable and if he sees you trying, he will be easy on you. I found that if you study his test review!!! and class notes, you will get easy B.
Good teacher that tries his best to explain. Read the textbook if you bought one. Bring any questions you may have to class. He will answer all questions on the board for you if you don't understand. Tests can be easy if you do the reviews and ask questions about them. This math is not super easy so you have to put in effort to get a good grade.
This course is very hard. The concept behind the curriculum is easy to understand but applying it is difficult. Time must be made to read the chapters and do the reviews. Study groups helped me. I found the tests hard because a lot of the reviews were different. The professor makes an effort to help everyone learn and is available for questions.
Statistics was a challenging class, it is necessary to show up for each class, as well as studying and working on practice problems on your own time. Every question was answered and Prof. will demonstrate various examples of how to work out each problem. If you don't mind studying and attending every class, I would recommend this course.
Took the Intro to stats I class in the winter session. It was really fast paced but probably one of the easiest math courses I have taken at FIU. THe professor was very helpful in communicating with students, and he even pushed back a quiz because the technology was not working. TAKE THIS CLASS!
A very good teacher. If you have any questions GO TO THE GUY. I had to study really hard but if he sees that you put effort in the class then you can't fail :)
The class is hard, but he is an awesome professor. He explains everything and again if you have questions. He makes the class fun and interesting. Some of the test comes from the review. There is hw and quiz online. I loved this professor. He even gives real life examples. I failed my last stats class and had to retake it. He is the best at FIU.
Great Professor. Probably one of the few who cares about students. It is hard class, not because of the professor, but because of the material. But professor is the best for this class, because he explains everything in detail. also,I recommend to COME TO HIS OFFICE HOURS.
If you love math take him online. It was very easy. The homework problems were exactly on the quiz and exams. Although online you had to be exactly on the decimal point for the answer to be correct. I would take him again.
His class is somewhat challenging but if he sees you putting effort he will help you pass. Love his grading scale, very flexible. Go to his office, do his reviews, and make sure you understand the concept. Hence, read the book. Plus do the online hw and quizzes. Very good professor overall.
asks questions during class & selects randomly who should answer whether you’re raising your hands or not. He does a horrible job at explaining,and he will humiliate you if you don't know the answer. He doesn't give examples and when he does he’ll stop mid-way. I I went to him for help two exams in of 5, was told it was too late & to drop
Worst professor ever. Extremely rude and not helpful. got an A from studying the book. This guy is a clown. Cant believe he gets a salary.
Professor can be rude at times but he will always respond quickly. You have to get a 90 on the homework to take the tests and continue to the next chapter (unlimited attempts). So, it DOES require work. However, if you print out the homework questions, you'll do fine on quizzes and tests. No extra credit but grading is fair.
Horrible! Would verbally abuse students in front of class.Helpful? He told students about tutoring the DAY BEFORE the test & the class was in the AM. He half explains everything & expects you to know the other half, & when the majority of the class would get practice questions wrong, he would get upset that we didn't understand the material.
The worst professor ever in FIU, he doesn't explain well, he doesn't answer your questions,if you go to his office he is not clear, and his tests are extremely hard. Bad experience!!
Really the most inflexible online class. You're supposed to do the Pearson MyStatLab homework over and over until you get a certain score (that he doesn't even grade) until you're even allowed to try to study for the next chapter. Quick to respond to emails but kind of blunt and not helpful. Don't bother if you're not a math wiz.
Horrible proffesor. Seemed to genuinely dislike his students. Would make fun of students for asking questions and give sarcastic answers. Wouldn't reccomend him.
Going too class is going too be mandatory because he goes over his review in each class and the exams are just like the review. if you aren't aware of what's going on he will give very sarcastic answers which made his class very funny. it is a hard class but this man is a genius. it was a good experience having him a for stats 2021.
This class is not an easy one, but the people on here crying foul are just too fast to give up, instead of persevering. You definitely have to earn your grade. He doesn't coddle his students, he believes in hard work and I respect being pushed, even if I didn't get a high letter grade.. Syllabus and expectations are clear from the beginning.
Really hard class, specially if you have never taken any statistics before, professor is good at explaining but the material is just very difficult. Be prepared to study or you will not pass. class started with almost 40 students and by the final, less than 10 were still in class
I would highly NOT recommend this Professor. I did all the homework, had a private tutor and attended every class - I did the best anyone could do. He does not teach you to succeed in his class but rather gives you a hard time for trying. Do yourself a favor, don't take him.
I've taken several classes online (including math) & at some point the professor will post a power point or video of some sort in an attempt to lecture. Professor Bekker didn't provide much. He exepcts you to teach yourself everything through math lab & his notes provided are very vague/unclear.
Professor Bekker is awesome and so generous and really tries to give you advice and help you out. If you take it online, use the discussion board! I'm terrible at math and was sure I'd have to retake it even though my quiz grades were good. Exams were rough. He adds extra points to your final grade. Made it so I passed just fine :)
Professor Bekker is AWESOME! I would definitely recomnd him! In fact I was going to take his class again to better my grade but he really helped me out. If you try and he sees how hard you are trying he will help you out. Class is not mandatory but if you miss a lecture you will be lost next class. Overall GREAT professor!
I took this man for Stats 1 to avoid calculus 2 as a biology major, let me tell you he was confusing, and I was struggling, truly if it wasn't for the mastering stats, I would of failed his class. By his curve I earn a C and that was a 69. I took that and left. He make me quiver.
I'm taking this online and the course work is VERY heavy. Most students spend many hours completing one homework. (I'm not kidding) Through hard work (and I mean a LOT) you can pass. He's nice and he will answer any questions you have in the discussion board but the work is challenging and a LOT.
Math is extremely difficult for me and the prof was incredibly helpful and great to work with. Gave a lot of opportunities to retake tests if the class as a whole needed it. Course expectations weren't any more than you'd get with another online professor - not so bad. He grades really fairly and that's a majority of what helped me pass! Take him!
Professor Bekker is not a bad professor but spend too much time talking about concepts. He knows well the subject and expect too much from his students. He is not always clear and make mistakes on review sheets. The worse thing is that he is a very sarcastic person and get frustrated when we ask too often questions, he is rude.
Great professor, not an easy subject but he is willing to help, during his office hours, he offers his students many chances to re-do the quizzes, curves grades and gives extra credit so that you can pass. Take him!
Subject was quite difficult, but Professor was very helpful via discussion boards, personal emails and exercises that prepared me well for all quizzes and exams. I enjoyed it!
This is the hardest class I have taken yet! I passed with a B-. Professor Bekker is a very generous professor. He wants you to pass. He knows this class is not easy and he will do all he can to help you pass. He answers emails promptly and is always available when help is needed. Best math professor ever! (I Took this class online)
Study the test reviews that he posts on his website, they're nearly identical to his exams. Visit him during office hours early in the semester. Ask questions if you do not understand something. Startfinish your homework early. Guaranteed if you do all of these things you'll pass. He's a great teacher. A bit sarcastic, but good.
This is a tough class but for me it was WAY better online, less confusion not hearing other classmates questions. He gives many chances to re-do quizzes AND you can do the homework until you get them all correct. He also gives opportunities for classmates to answer your help questions and gives extra credit if you are consistent in doing this.
Online the class is easy if you learn the material obviously, tests are difficult if you don't review the homework but if you can do the homework then you can do the tests, its that simple. Homework score of 80 is required before moving on to thinnest chapter but unlimited attempts.
This class is all about the book. All quiz and test questions are EXACTLY from the HW and Study Plan questions. The only thing that changes are the numbers in the problem. Make sure you do the HW and get 90% for all chapters for 10 extra points on your final grade. Final exam is proctored. Prof will provide study guide for final exam. STUDY THAT!!!
Professor Bekker is a great Professor!!! He knows the material very well and is always willing to help students who go to him. Ask questions, show him you want to succeed and he will be there for you; and most importantly do your hw! Stat is a challenging topic, but with dedication and common sense you will ace the class with professor Bekker.
Great professor! always there to answer any questions you may have. Expect to do the homework, only way to pass! I took it online and the Pearson lab really helped me understand the material and I am not good at math at all! I got a B in the class. It hard work but if you continuously practice you will get it!
His lectures can get boring but are essential to passing. You won't need the textbook he even says it. All you need is STATSprofessor. That website makes a HUGE difference. He always offers help in his office hours and there's no homework that's actually due. Just pay attention and study and you'll be fine.
TAKE ONLINE! I heard that in class it is much harder to succeed. Worked with MyStatLab and was very simple. Earn at least a 90% average in hw and he will add an additional 10 POINTS to FINAL GRADE! He is helpful but smug. Go to the math lab if you need additional help. Stats is not an easy class but if you try, you'll succeed. I earned a B+
Stats is not the easiest but I found this class duable. Get above a 90% average in hw and he will ADD 10PTS TO YOUR FINAL GRADE!! Consists of pearson software. Only horrible part is taking the final proctored online with proctoru to avoid a saturday exam. WORST EXPERIENCE EVER WITH THAT SITE AVOID!
He is a great professor, but you must work for your grade. If you show and prove your input for this class, he will reward you!
TAKE IT ONLINE. I am a psych major who failed this class the first time (took in summer B. He uses pearson online. You will learn form doing the homework. The class is easy if you put it minimal effort. Gives extra credit for completing all the homework which was easy. The program does the teaching for him so he doesn't really do anything himself
Take this course online, in person the lectures aren't clear and aren't helpful. He uses a website that you can pay a subscription and it teaches everything for him and provides the hw as well (not graded or collected), there's no extra credit in person unlike his online class and he writes his own tests in person which don't cover the work.
He is helpful and always there if you need him. Gives extra credit if you get 90% or more on homework, or participate in class disscussion. 3 quizzes (online), 3 Exams (2 online, 1 proctured). The final exam is proctured but you can use your notes (written or printed). Everything is through statlab ($85). 2 attempts on quizzes and exams.
Took online, all HW and quizzes, tests are done through MyStatsLab. Gives 10 whole points to your grade as extra credit if you complete all HW with at least 90%. Textbook not necessary. Prof. Bekker is always there to help. Final exam is not cumulative but it is proctored and you can use your notes!! Take him online, not in person.
This class is not the easiest but if you do the work and ask the professor for clarification you will do fine. took online and all homework and test are completed through mystat Lab and the final is done through ProctorU I had issues with the proctored exam, but still managed to do well in the class. He also gives extra credit.
I'm not going to lie this class was tough but Professor Bekker is understanding and if you actually put an effort and show up to class he will help you succeed. We had 3 tests and I did pretty bad on the first one because I did not prepare as well as I SHOULD OF. He gives a study guide before the test that is a life saver. Hard but he will help you
The subject was hard but he is immensely helpful and knowledgable, take online.
Everything on mystatlab. Tests/quizzes are exactly like hw. NOTE: this class is self-taught. He will NOT help when you ask him questions!!! Unlimited notes can be used on proctored, non-cumulative exam. He gives 10 whole pts added to final grade if you get an average grade of 90% on hw. He was a pain but extra credit made his class worth taking
He is the best statistic professor I ever had. I am very bad in math and I was scared to take him online but it worked out well. I got an A+ in his class and I am not good in math. His class is ALOT of work but you have unlimited tries to get 100% on homework. The exams are exactly like the homework and study plan. You will pass if you do the work.
Makes you memorize all the formulas. Stats 2 is a incredibly dense hard course but he makes it easier. The exams are another story. I would make mistakes between what formulas to use because they are similar but they would vary. No cheat sheet. All memorization. The majority of my class got C and B's
He's no help. He only directs you to rely on StatCrunch. If you manage to learn how to use it then you'll be set for the semester. It just gives you the answer directly for most. WRITE EVERYTHING! All the questions on the exam are the same as in the homework. He allows you to use notes and Statcrunch on every exam.
He gives you a lot chances to get extra credit through volunteer work (10 points for each service) which he uses towards your final and he replaces your final grade for your lowest test grade. The con about taking his class is that is hard to understand his lectures and when a student has a question, he provides an unrelated answer. There's no book
He does have an accent, so it is hard sometimes to understand exactly what he is saying. Sometimes it feels that his grading is inconsistent, and deducts points for the smallest things on tests.
This wasn't an easy class, I'll say that, but I did end up passing. Try to show up at every meeting, I missed a few classes and was lost completely. He does a review before each exam, and I believe I learned more from the reviews than anything. If he says study a review or hw for the exam, make sure you study those. Overall it's tough but doable
He is a good teacher but YOU HAVE TO PAY ATTENTION. Don't skip class and go over the "homework" the same day he teaches it. His grades are based are only based on 4 tests. He teaches well but you just have to be willing to review and pay attention, or you won't do well. He is more willing to help if you if you participate in class, so participate!!
There's 3 exams/quizzes last 1 is proctored as it is considered the final If you maintain a 90% average on homework he adds 10 points to your overall grade All work is done on stat lab I found the examples very helpful in learning how to do the work Exams and quizzes are the samr questions as the homework Wasn't extremely hard but u must work 4 it
Take it online. You can use notes for the final exam on/off campus. If you get above 90% average on all homework, he will add 10 extra credit TO FINAL GRADE VALUE. This helped me go from a low B to an A. Difficult to approach online because his responses are like 'look in the syllabus, look at previous post'. etc instead of answering.
Taking this online course was the GREATEST CHOICE I ever made. The professor is honest on what he expects from students. The homework (optional) was similar to the quizzes and was so helpful. If you got more than 90% on them he gave extra credit. There were 3 tests and I used proctorU for final. Keep in mind due dates and you'll easily pass.
I was scared to take stats online but he provides some resources which you can use to learn the material. I learned everything watching Professor Serna videos. All the quizzes and exams are questions from the homework and studyplan. You can use all the HW for the final proctored exam. If you complete all HW with 90% you get 10 points to your grade
Honestly, he is the worst professor I've ever had. When we would ask a question, he would not answer at all. He would just change the topic. He does give extra credit, but apart from that, he is quite bad.
I was very nervous about taking this online, but omg I will never look at an online course the same again. This professor helps you so much. You have hw, do it ! The quizzes are just like your hw and the study plan, and you have 3x to take it. Then he has the 3 exams and the last one is the final proctored. Couldn't believe I finished with an A!
I am usually not great and math and was nervous about taking this class online but it was the best decision I have ever made. You can fix your homework as many times as you want, his exams are exactly like the hw, there are 3 tests and a final. If you got 80% in total for homework, he gives you 10 points of extra credit. I recommend this class.
This class is difficult, but online you at least can do it on your own time. There is a lot of homework, tests and quizzes so is very time consuming (so if you do bad in a few it is still okay). He really cares for his students and will extend the due date, or open the test early if you need it because of work. etc. He gives you multiple attempts.
Great teacher. Be organized and ready to learn
Amazing teacher
If this is a required class for you and you don't take it ONLINE! w/ professor Becker you are a fool haha. Absolutely reasonable times to complete the HW (90% on all HW he adds 10 point to OVERALL grade) ALL quiz and exam questions came from the homework. The only time consuming part and pain was learning how to do the calculations in Statcrunch.
I took both stats 1 and 2 with him and I passed with a C. I really suck at math and he doesn't help much. You will be teaching yourself but if you get statsproffessor you should be fine. Also, make sure you do all the reviews his tests are based on them.
Tbh this is probably your best chance at passing a Stats class. Final grade is the average score of 4 exams and the final. The final also replaces your worst test score. He offers extra cred for volunteer work DO IT. No text book but you will NOT pass without StatsProfessor. Keep up with the homework and study & you'll be fine.
Professor Bekker is one of the best professors I've ever taken. I took stats II online with him and he was great. He replied to emails within minutes and was very understanding. His notes were pretty straight forward and on the homework you have as many tries as you want to get a 100%. there were 3 quizzes and 3 test.
He is very sarcastic in the classroom and even though he lectures in class, he goes around in a circle before he explains exactly what we are suppose to learn. He gives extra credit but only with a pop quiz and voluntary work. You have to devote a lot of time to understand the topics and he moves pretty fast
Professor Bekker made statistics passable for me. I have always struggled with this class and this was my last chance to pass it and i'm sure I did. He really truly cares about his students and whether they pass if you put in the effort. He is really there to help students, he always emphasizes office hours and offers extra credit.
He's a funny teacher with a strong accent. My class was small so our experience was very individualized. His office is always open to students and grades leniently. If he knows you name, be ready to answer a lot questions. Would definitely take him again.
With not having a good history with math, I figured statistics would be a struggle for me, and I was right. Professor Bekker made the class interesting, and I was able to succeed. He really cares if a student passes or fails, and will work with you one on one in his office hours to make sure the material is understood. I would take him again.
Prof. Bekker is really nice and does his best to ease up the heavy load of the course. He knows that the subject is tough so he does everything he can to make sure you pass (extra credit, opening quizzes, etc.). Just study the material, ask lots of questions, & you'll be fine!
He is very funny and easy to understand. His lectures gave me clarity that I would not have received by only reading the book. Very helpful!
This class was a mess. The lectures were disorganized and his exams have questions which he never covers in class and expects you to know. He goes around in circles until he answers your questions and even then youre still confused. Do NOT take him
Probably your best chance of passing statistics is with the professor Bekker. You are going to get exactly what you put in this class. Statistics is not easy, but come to his lectures, do the work and you will start understanding it. Can't say that I really read the book, but I did use notes and examples he provided. +He quickly responds to emails.
such an easy class!!! if you don't take this class online you're missing out. This is the easiest math class I've ever taken. If you get 90% and up on the homework he adds 10 points to your grade!!! The tests are online and exactly like the homework and study plans. TAKE IT!!!
I took STA2023, which is a hybrid class, half in person, half online. His lectures are great, and if you do your homework at home using MyStatsLab, you'll be on your way to a passing grade. Remember: you have to do your part! Statistics was real hard for me to understand, but I've got all the help and support I needed from P. Bekker. 2 Thumbs up!
Awesome Professor! Content is tough but he really wants to help and is always available. Flexible and caring with students. Tells you exactly what will be on the test, and all tests and quizzes come from the homework. Offers great incentives throughout the semester (If you average 90% on all the homework, he adds 10 points to final, etc.)
This professor was so caring and willing to help me out in all my concerns an overall tough class since its math and online but the professor is awesome would recommend.
The exams are difficult and his lectures are very unclear. the only thing that helps you pass is the extra credit. only exams count and the final.
Great guy. He wants you to succeed and provides a lot of feedback. If he sees you struggling, he reaches out to help. Also offers extra credit. Very fair professor.
I taught myself this class basically. It is not too hard. Bekker helps you out, he drops 2 hw and 2 quizzes. If you score above a 90% on hw you get extra credit. He offers volunteer work for extra credit BUT I DID NOT GET MY EXTRA CREDIT for going to these extra credit opportunities. I didn't get the grade i wanted but i still passed.
An amazing professor! Had him for Stats. It was a hybrid class meaning we meet for a short time each week and do homeworks and quizzes online. There was a lot of work online but its only because we only met once a week for an hour. He is a very understanding professor if anyone has any issues. I recommend him 100%. Learned so much in this class!
Quizzes and homework every week. Hard to understand and arrogant with students. If you just want to skip class and do everything online its a good class.
He is awesome! If you actually do the work you will pass the class. He also gives extra credit opportunities. He gives exam reviews which are very helpful. Easily accessible outside of class and quite understanding.
I absolutely love Professor Bekker. He does have an accent but he is really easy to understand and he does care about his students a lot. You don't need a book for his class, all the notes may be found on his website and printed, so this way the only thing you do in class - listen to him. Don't be afraid to ask questions - he is such a sweetheart.
He conveys the material clearly, you do learn in class a lot due to his enthusiasm and engaging teachers technique. You do not need to buy a book, since it was very thoughtful of him to provide students with all the materials for free. His dedication to students is inspiring and I wish more professors were like him.
Bekker's online course for STA3123 was reasonable in difficulty. There are no video lectures, though he provides links to outside sources to make up for it. If you aren't very stats-inclined I would caution taking this course as it relies on lecture pdfs. Otherwise, he is always avail. to help and if you can learn from pdf notes it's a great class.
Professor Bekker is the best math professor I've had at FIU. He is funny and a bit sarcastic. He cares a lot about his students and if you go to his office hours he'll help you as much as he can. Go to class, do the homework, do what he tells you for the class, and you will be fine. I got an A.
(Summer C) Great and easy way to get stats2 out the way. There are examples to help you do the hw. Quizzes and exams are similar to the hw. 10 points are added to your OVERALL grade for having a 90+ on hw which helps tremendously. You have to be able to do the work/learn independently, but it isn't hard if you are good/can pick up stats quickly
This was a great class for me, to whom Statistics and Math, in general, are difficult. Professor Bekker will help you as much as you need until you understand the concepts. His grading is fair and he gives students opportunities to learn and do better. By the end of the semester, I was enjoying his classes and learned a lot. It was a great choice!
Professor Bekker is very knowledgeable and to the point. I enjoyed his style of teaching as he was very engaging with the students and made sure to give examples for every concept. He also provides many outside sources for your to learn the material, but no homework is mandatory. Also provides extra credit opportunities, but you have to earn it.
You won't understand the lecture at all. If you have a question he won't answer it, he will tell you to ask a classmate. All the assignments and exams are online EXCEPT the FINAL. The final is in class and on paper. If you are good at self-studying you'll pass the class. Attendance is not mandatory but be aware of pop quizzes. Weekly assignments!!!
Great professor
Great Prof!! Took his class online and it was really chill. HW assignment due about every two weeks. About two quizzes and two tests. If you get higher than a 90% avg on the hw you get 10 points to boost you final grade. I had an 81% and it went up to a 91 because of this.
He's funny but usually borderline rude. He clearly knows the information but he'll make u feel foolish if u don't get it, then he questions why no one wants to ask even when they don't understand. I'm a really chill person so it takes a lot to get under my skin, some days he managed to do that but he has a kind heart and will work with you if u try
We use Pearson so there's a bit of HW its all online there's 10 chapters 10 quizzes and three chapter test the HW's time consuming so try to put yourself on a schedule watch ALL videos and use Stat crunch. There's no midterm but there's an in class final, any extra credit he has he'll tell you in class. Hes sarcastic :/ but there for office hours.
He is super nice and understanding. He posts the notes for the chapters online so you can use those to study. The homework is long and annoying but he lets you turn it in after the due date. The quizzes are very similar to the homework and you can use your notes on the tests (even the final). Its not a hard class just have to put in the work.
Great teacher. Although he can be sarcastic he definitely knows what he is talking about and thoroughly explains even readdressing confusing topics. He gives all material necessary to pass with an A. Even extra credit that is super helpful to grade. Go through each interactive assignment, do the necessary work to understand and you will be great.
Professor Bekker was great in terms of getting back you to and trying to explain what you are having issues with. If he can link a video to help you he would and if you still dont understand then he takes it into a more personal aspect. Class was great to do online!
Took the class online, not much hw (heavily weighted), 3 tests (including final- not cumulative), 2-3 quizzes (heavy). As long as you got above an A average on hw, 10% was added to the final grade. Additional 5% for interaction on discussion board. He replies to questions super quickly. Learn how to read z-tables, t-tables, and USE STATCRUNCH!!!
If you want to pass this class TAKE HIM. He leaves the entire course open the whole semester so there is never anything that you can turn in late, including tests. You get homework & a quiz assigned weekly, and 4 tests total the whole semester. 2 are honorlock and 2 are not proctored. The tests are extremely easy as well and mostly multiple choice.
He's a great teacher and very caring. The class itself was good as well, gives great lectures. Easy to pass since a lot of the grade is mostly homework, and tests and quizzes can be taken multiple times. Would very much recommend him. Overall great professor!
Glad I decided to take this professor for Stats online. The whole course is on Pearson with only 2 tests on honorlock at the end. Coursework is through videos and homework with quizzes and tests. He leaves the course open so you get chances to go back and work at ur pace but you should follow his dates. Gives small extra credit chances. Take him!
I took STA 3111 this spring semester. I'd highly recommend taking him. Attendance was not mandatory as it was a hybrid course, and all interactive assignments and hw were done through pearson. 4 exams total, 2 on honorlock. Gives like 3 opportunities for EC which go to your overall grade in this course. U need to learn how to use STATCRUNCH!
amazing professor!! responds very quick to emails (preferably through canvas) and is very caring especially throughout the pandemic
I saw such good reviews but DO NOT take this class. He gives a tremendous amount of hw and its too hard to finish all of it.
DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH MATH. He waits until the last day to grade assignments. He does not care if you need help and will NOT bump up your grade if you are at a 69% and all you need is a 70%. He has a heavy accent as well. Be cautious taking this course. Alot of assignments weekly.
This class is pretty straight forward, just complete the homework and show up to class you'll do great. He will call on everyone during lectures because he wants you to participate. The test and quiz answers are taken from the homework so keep that in mind when you do the work. He does have a heavy accent but not terrible.
The whole course is on Mylab Statistics. There are 2 extra credit opportunities for 10pts. The exams and quizzes are just like hw. Hw is unlimited attempts. There are three quizzes with three attempts. There are three exam with two attempts and open notes but the final is on HonorLock. Overall the class was not as difficult as I thought it was.
Honestly worst professor ever! Not understanding, and expects you to show up to class no matter what. Calls you out during lectures and has a heavy accent. Would never take again.
Hilarious professor, with super simple grading criteria. I took him in person but class attendance was not mandatory. there are 3 exams, 2 online and the last with honorlock but you can use handwritten notes for all the exams. I'll be taking him again for Stats 2. I actually learned a lot from him.
I am terrible at Math but this professor for sure makes passing a class easy. All homework and tests are online (non proctored). Final exam is in person but he gives you a review that is identical to the final. He gives extra credit for the final. If you have any issues he's flexible and willing to help. 10/10 you'll pass just do HW.
Such an awesome professor I don't know why his rating isn't higher. He makes time for students, and tries to help us do well in every way possible.
I'm terrible at math and I got an A. He gives good lectures and genuinely wants you to learn the material. Took him for a 6-week summer class, lots of work but if you do it, you'll get the grade you deserve. All work on Pearson, 3 tests (one proctored on Honorlock). He's sarcastic but he means well. Extra credit at the end! Definitely take him
Overall, take this professor. Very strict professor, didn't care for his sarcasm. He is very unenthusiastic and slighty mean if approached but who cares right? this is about the grades. Are you going to pass this class? If you do your work, YES!!! His is classwork curriculum is fair and doable! STUDY STUDY STUDY!!
Almost all of this course is taught through mystatlab on Pearson, you don't have to attend class but the lectures are good at explaining the concepts. There are 4 tests that make up the bulk of the grade, as well as extra credit opportunities from completing the homework.
Work is done through mystatlab, attendance isn't mandatory but the lectures are great for learning the material. Bekker is extremely easy to get a hold of if you need assistance.
Professor Bekker is a wonderful instructor. He answers emails fast, he is caring and he wants to help his students. He gives an adequate amount of time for homework and assignments. This class is not an easy one, but he makes it doable. The work load was heavy, but he provides explanations and answers questions that you may have.
Overall, take him! If you're not great at math, he is a really good option. He is reachable and wants you to succeed. He is sarcastic and strict, however his class is good and you will pass. All classwork, homework, and tests online except one honorlock exam and the final. Good luck!
All the work is online and asking for help is really easy. This professor is the only prof who could get me to understand statistics. If you think you will struggle with stats, take HIS class. I took the shuttle twice a week for his class, and while it was a hassle, it was completely worth it. Again, he made STATISTICS EASY TO UNDERSTAND.
Such a sweet professor. He has a fun and lighthearted sense of humor that he brings into the lectures to keep students interested. Although he lectures, all of the work is done online so attendance isn't mandatory. But I would still go because he explains concepts well and teaches ahead of the online work pace.
Prof. Bekker makes statistics much easier to understand. While he can be sarcastic, he genuinely wants you to succeed. Doing the homework and studying diligently is key. unstuckstudy was a huge help for practice and review. Overall, highly recommended!
Professor Bekker is very strict and sarcastic at times but does make it very manageable to pass his class with extra credit. Attendance was not mandatory except for the final and the class consisted of weekly MyLab and multiple exams. Overall would recommend taking him but I got more from learning the material online than attending lecture.
Multiple assignments per week. Attendance isn't mandatory since everything is online except for the final. The review that he gives you for the final exam is very similar to the exam. Sweet guy.
Easy class. Very manageable deadlines. He responds to emails SUPPPERRR quick. He is very caring and helpful. Take him!
Everything is online including exams! Only 1 exam uses honorlock but you could use notes for it and the final is in person. The class is very manageable.
Great professor. All HW tests and quizzes are online. The 3rd tests is on honorlock and the final is in person it's very similar final exam review resources. Attendance is not mandatory but it helps especially before finals (answers are basically handed to you!!!) Keep up with ur assignments on person with a 90%+ and ur gonna be fine!
EASY! and really nice. I reccomend not saving ur homework for last minute if you fail this class its on you tbh. Everything is online except the final he also has an extra points to ur final grade and final. Great professor.
Easy class straight forward!
AMAZING professor. I had an issue where I couldn't access the course for a month. And though it took a while to resolve the technical issue, he was always there to help me out. He understood me, despite his strict and scary appearance, and helped me succeed this class. I could never thank him more. He is intimidating, but he means very well! 10/10
I was going through a lot of stuff & he was extremely understanding & helpful throughout the whole semester. Very caring & approachable. Stats isn't easy but the class is doable. Don't leave assignments for last minute cause it will pile up. Everything is online except the final (its open notes) but going to class does help. Love him so much!
He's literally the best, 2 big test worth 40% combined with no monitoring, lock down browser. The final is 30% with honor lock but only based on the last two chapters. Make sure to are the time to watch the video lessons and take notes, turn in on time. Stat crunch, calculator, and handwritten notes allows on the final, which saved me.
Seriously don't know why he has 3 stars he's a great professor. You can miss 5 classes and still get 3 points added to your final grade just for going. 3 online exams (1 on honorlock) and the final was not hard at all. He is also so funny and really nice, he seems intimidating but he's actually not. Take this class. Im lazy thats y i got a B-
He's very relaxed and always willing to accommodate you if there's technical problems. All 4 of his tests were open note including the final. He has a website that has additional resources regarding every topic covered. Learning Statistics with his sarcastic sense of humor made it more enjoyable.
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