3.9

Linhong Wang

Mathematics - University of Pittsburgh

3.9
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
78%
Would Retake
122
Reviews
3.9
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

78%

Would Retake

122

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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122 total ratings

5

49

4

37

3

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9

What Students Say

Linhong Wang is my self-declared adopted mother

MATH0240 - 5.0 rating

It isn't hard but isn't easy either

MATH0240 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

16%

Textbook Required

6%

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Based on 99 reported grades
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Not sure yet: 11
A+: 11
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Caring (42)
Clear grading criteria (25)
Test heavy (23)
Graded by few things (19)
Lecture heavy (15)
Gives good feedback (13)
Respected (12)
Accessible outside class (12)
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MATH0200

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MATH0230

5.0

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CALC0220

4.6

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MATH0120

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3.2

Reviews (121)
2.0
3.0
MATH0240
Oct 11, 2015

She follows the textbook almost to a tee, so it's not too hard to follow along the curriculum. She does have a bit of an accent and just kind of rambles off her lecture notes. Her lectures are rather confusing and I found myself teaching myself material outside of class more often than not. If you can take another professor, I definitely would.

4.0
2.0
MATH0240
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2015

Dr. Wang is really nice, and her lectures mostly just follow the book, so you can follow along. If you ask a question, she will clarify and make sure you understand before moving on in lecture. Her tests were not super easy, but she tells you exactly what will and will not be on each exam, and she covers all material for the departmental final.

5.0
1.0
11574
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 26, 2015

She is very clear and gives more than enough examples of problems during lectures. She is very generous at grading your exams if you show work. Plus she answers ALL of your questions!

4.0
2.0
MATH0220
Nov 21, 2015

She's an absolute angel. Her lectures can be a bit confusing at times, but she does plenty of examples to illustrate concepts. She's a super generous grader, so don't worry if you can't get an answer 100% correct. Do your homework and demonstrate those concepts on the tests and you'll do fine. Plus, she's an occasional goof which lightens the mood.

4.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2015

I absolutely loved Dr. Wang, she was the best. Tests arent that bad as long as you attended class. Go to office hours she is more than willing to clear anything up. I would HIGHLY recommend her to anyone.

4.0
2.0
MATH0220
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2015

Great professor, and easily one of my favorite classes this semester. Be prepared to do textbook problems every other day to fully appreciate this class. I hated math in high school but this class has even made me consider becoming a math major. Professor Wang is understanding of her students, and does everything she can to help.

5.0
1.0
MATH0200
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2015

Very patient professor, her tests are easy and she is so nice.

3.0
2.0
MATH0220
Grade: A+
Jan 17, 2016

If you have taken calc 1 before, take Wang. Tests are easy and so are quizzes. She is sometimes hard to understand because of her accent, but if you're taking it for review, you wont need to do any practice problems.

5.0
2.0
CALC0220
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 23, 2016

good fair tests and teaches material clearly.

5.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: A-
Apr 4, 2016

Super helpful and understanding, tests are very fair

5.0
2.0
MATH0220
Apr 21, 2016

After two years without a math class, I took Professor Wang for calc 1 and thanks to her teaching ended up with a good grade. While not necessary to do well if you have taken calc before, her lectures are very helpful and definitely clear things up. She tells you what kind of problems will be on the exams, which both had an average between 80-90.

5.0
2.0
MATH0220
Grade: B+
May 2, 2016

I LOVED Dr. Wang!! Her tests are fair and she is super helpful & sweet. Highly recommend!

4.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: A+
May 2, 2016

Dr. Wang is a great professor and the best option for Calc 1. I had a strong background in Calculus from high school which was very helpful, however, she is still a great lecturer and very clear. If you haven't taken calc or struggle with it, I definitely recommend doing problems from the book. An A is definitely manageable.

1.0
3.0
MATH1270
Aug 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She makes many basic mistakes in each lecture. Her examples usu. overlap with questions in the textbook. She does not push student, but only shows up as a nice guy. Do not take her if you really want to understand math. Do take her if you want an easy math class for credits. She should teach business calculus, I think.

1.0
5.0
MATH0240
Oct 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Wang is one of the most difficult professors I have ever had. Her lectures are long and she moved super fast. If you fall behind on the notes you will stay behind, the same could also be said for the rest of the class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: C+
Oct 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Wang is friendly but not a good teacher. She is nearly impossible to understand. I was only able to pass Calc I by not attending lecture because of her accent and circular, indirect speaking. She's very confusing. If you take her, don't expect to learn in class. Read the book! Teach yourself! Beware! I would not recommend this professor.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
5.0
MATH0240
Grade: F
Nov 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Wang is one of the worst professors I've ever had, she moves very fast and it is easy to fall behind. If you fall behind, you will not pass the class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2016
Would take again

Professor Wang is very helpful and cares about her students understanding of the material. Pay attention in class and go to every lecture and recitation and you will be fine. She is very clear on what will be on your tests and what will be likely to appear on finals. She moves fast. It isn't hard but isn't easy either.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2016
Would take again

I really liked Professor Wang. I took her MATH0240 class during my first semester freshman year. She does good example problems in class, she's funny sometimes, and before every test she spends a class going over exactly what is going to be on the test so you know what types of problems to focus on when studying.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

She is nice and teaches pretty well. I don't understand why people think that she covers material too fast. I feel she did every section clearly and gave useful examples. Highly recommend!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: A-
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

As long as you can follow her in class you'll do well. Her lectures are clear enough but if you get behind in the material you can find yourself completely lost.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH0240
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

Definitely take Calc 3 with Wang. Her exams were easy compared to other professors and she tells you exactly what types of questions will be on each one. She clearly cares about her students' success and wants to make sure they do well.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
3.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: C+
Apr 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She's kinda hard to understand, like if you lose attention for a couple of minutes you might not understand what's going on further down the line. *Her* tests weren't bad, but if you take Calc before 6:00pm, you have to take the departmental final, which is a Lovecraftian horror.

4.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: B
Apr 6, 2017
Would take again

Calc at Pitt is difficult no matter what professor you take, but Dr. Wang's class wasn't too bad. She lets you know they types of problems that are going to be on the exams before hand so you know exactly what to study. The averages on both our midterms were relatively high. The final was impossible, but that goes for any professor you take.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: B+
Apr 21, 2017
Would take again

The best Calc teacher I've ever had. Extremely efficient in the sense that she covers the most essential material and doesn't waste your time with unnecessary subject matter. And unlike many professors who are highly intelligent but poor teachers, she is an effective teacher and communicator, and genuinely wants you to do well

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH0240
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2017
Would take again

Wang is probably the greatest professor I've ever taken. Even if you don't know what is going on she'll make you laugh by pulling something out of her purse, like a shoe. I wish she was my mother. Oh, she's also EXTREMELY smart.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: A-
Sep 21, 2017
Would take again

I took Dr. Wang for Calc 1 in the spring an she was great. The first thing you'll notice about her when she speaks is her accent, but it is not hard to get accustomed to. She teaches very well f and since calc is very hard at Pitt I would recommend her. She speaks very quietly so you kinda have to sit close.

4.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

She is a really great teacher who will genuinely try to help you if you ask for help and she really knows the material well. The biggest thing I had an issue with was her accent. I personally found it hard to understand and missed a lot of the material. Lastly, she does publish her class notes online.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH0240
Grade: A+
Nov 1, 2017
Would take again

Linhong Wang is my self-declared adopted mother. I would take her for every single class at Pitt if that was possible.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
4.0
MATH0220
Nov 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Calc at Pitt is difficult no matter your professor, however Linghong Wang is a good choice for Calc 1 professor. She's quiet, so sit in the front, and if you fall behind, catch up quickly because the units build on each other. The only difficulty is with her accent, but she's very nice about it and if you need her to repeat something she will.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
MATH0220
Nov 17, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Wang is easily the best professor to take for Calc 1. Other professors will teach you basic calculus then expect you to answer nearly impossible calculus problems for their test, whereas she teaches basic Calc 1 and reflects what she teaches on her test. Haven't take the final yet, but so far the past 2 tests were more than fair.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Wang is one the the best math professors here at Pitt. Unfortunately that's not saying too much, as the math department here is subpar. However, she is certainly a diamond in the rough. She truly cares about her students and gets you ready for the infamous departmental final from day one.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: C+
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Wang is an incredible professor, by far THE BEST you can take at Pitt for the departmental final. The final decides your grade in the class, and she actually prepares you for it! She'll even tell you what's least/most likely to be on it, & make study guides. Plus she's hilarious, uploads notes, & creates her own answer keys/study guides!

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MATH0240
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Linhong was such an amazing Calc 3 teacher. She lectures very fast but she does a lot of examples and makes sure you understand the material if you ask a question. She prepares you well for her midterms and for the final. She grades very fairly on tests and is just a sweetheart.

Caring
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
MATH0240
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Wang is super nice. She explains everything clearly although her lectures go fast. Just keep focused and you should be alright. She is also very nice, and helpful.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH0240
Apr 11, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Wang is super nice. She lectures a little quickly though so it's easy to get lost. Online homework is alright but still helpful in the end. Tests were also challenging but definitely fair, and she gives partial credit wherever possible. Dr. Wang is probably your best bet for Calc 3.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: B+
Apr 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She cares about her students and is a good teacher, but her lectures are all over the place. She writes and speaks very fast and her work is hard to follow. I did better watching professor Leonard on YouTube, than paying attention in her class.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
2.0
4.0
MATH0240
Grade: C+
Apr 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She did not prepare us well for midterms or the final. Lectures were hard to follow, disorganized, and didnt focus on main points. I found prof Leonard a week before the final and learned more than I had all year and everything became easy, but the final was INSANE and not at all similar to the videos or the class itself. (Coming from a math major)

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MATH0240
Grade: A-
Nov 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Wang is an extremely nice and caring person, BUT!!!!! her ability to teach anything is nonexistent. Very thick accent , she lectures as if she is in a race. Examples done in class aren't finished and are referred to look at her notes which are mess and extremely hard to read as they are just scans. She will NOT!!!! prepare you for exams!

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH0240
Nov 28, 2018
Would take again

Amazing professor! After class she posts her lecture notes with extra examples added that really help to prepare for exams. Her notes are comprehensive and are a great supplement to in class notes and problems. Because there is only so much time in class, her added notes are extremely helpful.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: C+
Dec 7, 2018
Would take again

She's nice, but unorganized. Her notes are hard to get through and she's pretty dry. If you read the book you'll do alright. Her tests aren't super hard, but they're worth a lot in the class so do well. The beginning of the class is really easy but it definitley picks up towards the end. She does care about your grade and tries to curve.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH0290
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Wang is a really sweet lady and will work with you if you go to her, but she is not a good professor. She talks really fast, and if you are an engineering student, I definitely do not recommend her. Rather than showing you examples of problems, she writes essays on the theories of diff eq that you dont need to know for any test.

4.0
4.0
MATH0240
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Wang is a very good choice for Calc 3.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
4.0
MATH0240
Grade: A-
Dec 18, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Wang is a very good choice for Calc 3. Though she moves quickly in class it is much needed so you can get through the course material and have ample time to review. The rigor of her test prepare you for the final. Go to office hours, they help so much. Though she has a slight accent she is MORE than qualified to teach this class.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH0290
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Wang is extremely nice and cares about students and grades. However, I found her to be a little disorganized; she thinks, speaks, and writes super fast and can be difficult to follow but she is not hard to understand. I read the textbook A LOT to provide more structure. She is helpful during office hours and makes her expectations clear.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MATH0290
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2019
Would take again

Can be demanding with the amount of notes she tries to fit in a lecture and the speed she goes at, but has good intentions.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Wang is a sweet lady. She is always willing to help. Clac3 for me is not as easy as clac 2, so I spend more time on clac3. But nice professor. Take her if you can

2.0
3.0
MATH0290
Grade: A-
May 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Wang talks rapidly during the lecture making her very difficult to follow. She skips over most of the theory and does a lot of examples during class, but doesn't do the best job of explaining a class which becomes an issue later in the course. She is a nice lady and very accessible, however. Tests were as expected. No surprises.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH0240
Grade: B
Jun 12, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Wang is an awesome professor. She is patient and respectful. Her lecture is really clear. Her note is well organized. She will prepare you really good for the difficult departmental final exams. I took two of her classes at one time, so enroll her class with confidence. If there is a chance, I would like to take her class again.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
MATH0230
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2019
Would take again

I took her for Math 0290 (diffeqs) and Math 230(calc3). She is good. I did not show up to class except to turn in homework in 0290 and maybe the lecture or two before exams (for both classes) because she always holds a good review and is very clear on what is expected of you and from her for the exam. She is an easy professor.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
MATH0220
Dec 15, 2019
Would take again

Very easy to understand while lecturing in spite of English being her second language and clearly cares about her class. She's very thorough in teaching material and always makes sure you're prepared for each quiz and exam.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
4.0
4.0
MATH0290
Grade: C-
Dec 22, 2019
Would take again

Dr. wang is an extremely nice professor but she talks rapidly during the lecture. Her two midterm tests had no relation to the department final.

Respected
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: A-
Apr 13, 2020
Would take again

Very sweet lady, great choice if you have taken the class in high school. She does go pretty fast and is sometimes hard to understand, not too bad though. She makes it clear what is going to be on quizzes and exams. If you put in the work you should do well.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
MATH0220
Aug 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Wang is a very nice lady but you should definitely attend recitations because of how fast she goes through lectures. If you're confused on something then ask your question after the lecture instead of during otherwise her explanation will be really quick and short. RIP to people who haven't taken calc before.

Get ready to read
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH0220
Nov 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Wang does not teach you calculus, she assumes you have already taken the class in high school and simply does problems. She does not go over any course material nor does she explain how the problems work. There are only a handful of tests that make up your grade. Good luck trying to reach her as she does not email you back.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH0120
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

*moves incredibly fast w/whiteboard practice problems (DON'T TAKE HER IF YOU HAVE NO CALCULUS EXPERIENCE) *sometimes goes over the time limit *her office hours were not helpful to me *I took tutoring, did the textbook practice problems, and still didn't do well *hard to understand *go to your T.A.'s office hours to actually learn the material

Test heavy
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: A-
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Very nice and caring but does speed through class. Definitely easier if you had calculus in high school. Only get the textbook if you want to do practice problems. Few problems on exams but she does explain what each question will be. There's 6 sub midterms which make up 2 midterms. Final questions were different since it's departmental.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
MATH0220
Grade: D
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

Very helpful, nice, & doesn't make you feel stupid for questions. Slight accent but shouldn't hinder learning, talks extremely fast but she has to cover all material. 2 very hard midterms split into 3 parts each, so midterm almost every week. Slight curve on final, isn't great at explaining, but she did her best for online/ calc is hard at pitt.

Respected
Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
3.0
MATH0120
Grade: B+
Jan 10, 2021
Would take again

Pretty decent professor for Business Calculus, she knows her stuff and is super knowledgeable. She is very clear about what is on tests and is pretty lenient if you have valid excuses for late homework. She is, however, very fast and sometimes it is hard to follow for lecture notes.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: B
Feb 4, 2021
Would take again

Professor Lang is a solid choice for Calc. She talks very fast and a lot of knowledge is assumed, but she's easy to understand. She obviously cares about the success of her students. You'll have all the resources you'll need to succeed, you just need to work for them.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
MATH0290
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She isn't by any means a terrible professor however her lectures are she is copying the textbook down for you. She doesn't explain content very well and you will end up teaching a lot of the course to yourself. I genuinely doubt I have learned anything so far from this course and have to teach myself all the content for HW and exams.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
MATH0220
May 6, 2021
Would take again

If you haven't taken calc before then you really need to work hard to stay on track. Really kind professor though and supposedly she prepares you the best for the final than the other math professors. She goes a little quickly though but it's understandable considering the amount of content she has to get through.

5.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: B+
May 18, 2021
Would take again

I had Professor Wang for Linear Algebra. I liked the way she taught the course overall and highly recommend her. My only real issues were that the lectures were a bit rushed, and the final was graded a bit strangely. To be fair, the fast pace was likely because of the amount of material that needed to be covered, and the final was departmental.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: A
Sep 3, 2021
Would take again

Have her for Linear Algebra and I really think she's a solid choice. Yes, she moves pretty quickly and can be a little hard to follow at times but she also explains topics very thoroughly and is always happy to answers questions, trying her best to make sure everyone understands. I would recommend

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH0200
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Wang is great professor. Her lectures were really well explained and shes extremely reasonable with both expectations and grading. The only thing is sometimes she moves a bit quickly so if you dont like that she may not be the professor for you, but overall I would take another one of her classes in a heartbeat

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH1270
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2021
Would take again

Professor Wang is a good choice for ODE. She explains every topic very thoroughly. She can move a bit fast at times but she was always willing to explain something again. She is very helpful in office hours too. Her exams are similar to the homework assignments and she is a pretty lenient grader.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
MATH0280
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

She moves quickly but is available outside of class. I found the book and YouTube videos to be good resources. Her midterms were doable but she isn't too generous with partial credit. Final is departmental and I found it to be way harder than expected. The practice exams and midterms were significantly easier so I felt a bit underprepared for it.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH0230
Mar 30, 2022
Would take again

Definitely my favorite math professor so far. Would highly recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
5.0
2.0
MATH0230
Grade: B+
May 17, 2022
Would take again

Calc 2 is a hard class no matter what professor you have at Pitt, but Prof. Wang is very good at explaining topics in class and I felt prepared for the majority of the topics on the midterms. I had experience with Calc 1 in HS, but not Calc 2, and it went alright. The departmental final sucks no matter what professor you have, study well.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH1270
Aug 9, 2022
Would take again

Took Prof. Wang over the summer. Any math course taken in only 6 weeks will be challenging, but Prof. Wang was really helpful and cared about her students doing well. Lectures were long, and there was a significant amount of homework and studying to be done outside class, but overall, she was a great prof to have over the summer.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
MATH0290
Grade: A-
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

Her lectures are very fast. This is the most difficult part about my class with her. It's like there would be a new topic every single 50-minute lecture. The HW is easier and more representative of what's on the test. And there's a lot of stuff on the test. She is very helpful in office hours.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
MATH0290
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

Professor Wang is such a sweet woman. She really cares about the success of her students. She moves VERY quickly in lecture, and I had to put in a lot of time outside of class to make sure I understood everything. It is difficult to miss lectures because of this. However, she prepares students very well for exams and is a great professor.

4.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: C
May 3, 2023
Would take again

This class does not have a lot of requirements but it was hard to bring your grade up after since it was just 3 major exams that took up your grade. Professor Wang is very accessible and helped me a lot throughout the course. I'd take her again but I think personally it was just a difficult course for me.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: C+
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Professor Wang is a very nice person and cares a lot about her students and that automatically makes her an amazing professor. Although she has a very thick accent and goes through material extremely fast, you'll eventually be able to understand her. Be prepared to have to teach yourself a lot about Calc out of class though.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Wang is a very caring professor and is always willing to help her students. She goes super fast in class and doesn't pause for questions so make sure you study a lot outside of class. There are 3 exams, and weekly homework. If you do bad on one exam your grade tanks because of how much they are weighted. Overall not a bad professor.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
CALC0220
Grade: C+
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

She is very sweet and caring professor. She tries to relate difficult topics to real scenarios and helps w/ misunderstandings. She is speedy to keep up with the curriculum schedule. I recommend going to all lecs and understanding the weekly hw probs. For the final/tests, practice the finals on Pitt website. The 3 tests definitely tanked by grade.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
MATH0280
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

She has an accent that takes some time to get used to. Otherwise, she is a great professor and teaches content in an easy to understand manner. MATH 0280 is not a difficult class. Pay attention in class but, more importantly, study the homework questions. In LA, if you know how to do the HW problems, you will get 97s-100s on the exams

Hilarious
Caring
3.0
3.0
CALC0220
Grade: B-
Jan 4, 2024

Professor Wang went fast in her lectures for Calc 0220 which is reasonable for the amount of material that is covered. She has a slight tendency to not clearly explain some steps during examples. With a little outside work, you can easily fill these gaps. Overall, a caring professor that wants to see students succeeded. Tests were relatively easy.

Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
CALC0220
Grade: B
Jan 6, 2024
Would take again

Professor Wang is the sweetest person and I often went to her office hours if I needed extra help. She moves VERY fast in lectures so it's important to put in the effort outside of class. She wants her students to succeed and is easy to reach. The course grade depends on 3 major exams so if you do poorly on one, it is hard to bring up your grade.

Caring
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Wang is a very kind and knowledgeable professor. You will be prepared for her exams which are very fair - there are no trick questions. The TAs write and grade the quizzes for this course. However, it does help to consult the textbook to supplement her lectures on difficult topics, especially when the rigorous class schedule changes her pace.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MATH0240
Apr 23, 2024
Would take again

Will definitely prepare you for the final and the questions on the tests are very fair. She likes to clarify concepts in a repeated and detailed way so be prepared to be behind the schedule throughout the semester. Notes are posted so no worries if you miss a lecture or can't keep up with her fast pace. Overall I really recommend Wang for calc 3.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: B
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

Top calc teacher, however ,class is very difficult. She posts notes and curves exams.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2024
Would take again

She's so sweet and always there to help! If something didn't make sense, she would clarify so well if you asked her to. Calculus itself is difficult, so expect to do a lot of outside studying. She always told us exactly what to expect on the exams, so no curve balls. Homework is difficult, but there's a whole class time where TAs help you with it.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: A-
May 1, 2024
Would take again

She is not a good lecturer and if you haven't taken calc before then you wont understand her lectures and should take another prof. If you have taken calc before than her class is very easy. Her exams are soooo easy if you understand the topics and do her reviews. she goes over many questions on the exam in class so lectures can be helpful.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH0240
Grade: B
May 3, 2024
Would take again

Wang is the nicest professor! She is very caring about her students and offers many opportunities to improve ones grade (do the extra credit). Her lectures can be boring, but calc 3 has a way of being that way. She teaches directly from the textbook, so refer to that often. 80% of your grade is exams, but that's true of all calc 3 classes.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
MATH0240
Grade: C+
May 10, 2024
Would take again

Wang is an extremely caring and nice person. She lectures too fast to truly absorb the information on the first try, but posts the notes. Sometimes, the notes can be slightly disorganized and confusing. The class itself is quite difficult, but she is willing to help if you ask her.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
3.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 21, 2024
Would take again

Incredibly caring woman and really wants you to succeed. However, lectures way too fast to absorb the material. If you attend recitations, go to the MAC, and/or go to either her or your TA's office hours, you'll likely be fine. Posts practice material for the tests, which is nice.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
MATH0220
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 1, 2024
Would take again

I took Math 0220 without AP Calc in high school, so it's tough. I put in a lot of effort and study constantly. Dr. Wang is helpful but her lectures are WAY too fast, and even when she asks if we understand, no one does. Recitations have quizzes, but they're also hard. She is quiet, but she's sweet + better than other professors.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: C
Oct 3, 2024

She talks way too fast, and doesn't give students any time to ask questions. She is very unclear and not through when teaching.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
MATH0220
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 4, 2024

This professor might be the fastest “teacher” ever. I can't even understand what's being taught because she doesn't ever take a single break and rushes every problem. I'd suggest just skipping and watching YouTube videos on the topics instead.

5.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: A-
Nov 14, 2024
Would take again

Many people are saying that Prof. Wang speaks/teaches too fast. This is because she has so much material to cover within a short amount of time; not her fault. The course is very tough but definitely manageable if you follow along with her examples and practice outside of class. Overall, she's a very great lecturer and cares about her students.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH0280
Dec 11, 2024

Professor Wang is incredibly kind, but her lectures are impossible to follow. Between her accent and how fast she goes, I could not understand anything even though I attended every lecture. She also doesn't give much partial credit on exams. The good news is it's not too difficult to teach yourself the information. Take another prof if you can.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: F
Dec 13, 2024

Professor Wang was a really kind woman who I think genuinely cared about her students, but her lecture is literally just her reading out of the textbook. However, calc at pitt is the worst because it only has three tests for the semester and that's essentially your grade. This isn't her fault and is likely the reason I did so bad.

Test heavy
4.0
5.0
MATH0220
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

i studied so much for this class and it really reflected in my grade. the weekly quizzes and homeworks suck, so you need to study A LOT. goes fast and ive never taken calc before so it was hard, but dr wang is always able to help. she goes through the hard problems and tells u what's on the exams. take her i love her and will take her for linear🤞

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

I really liked Professor Wang for calculus! Although she was quick in lecture, I was able to pick up on what she taught. She was super sweet, providing careful grading for each student she worked with. Be sure to go to lecture and recitations to succeed in this class. Studying took a lot of effort, but was well worth it in the end! :)

Caring
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
MATH0280
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

Good prof, who actually wants you to pass. Her lectures are alright, but still reading textbook is more beneficial. 1st midterm is actually hard. She has 3 grading formulas to help students to pass.

Tough grader
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2024
Would take again

Very sweet lady - responds to emails quickly and wants her students to succeed. Her class is hard, especially for those taking calc for the 1st time, but this is the fault of the Pitt math department, not the prof. Definitely will need outside resources and lots of self-study if it's your 1st time in calc, but I'd recommend just taking calc at a CC

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2024
Would take again

Genuinely the best math professor ive had. She taught concepts super well in class, t he recitation quizzes were easy because of that and 2 get dropped. For exams she gave a general outline of what type of questions were on it so that made the exams alot easier to prepare for. On top of this she prepared us well for the final exam.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH0220
Grade: C+
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Really great teacher imo, makes concepts very clear and simple to understand. It was my first time ever taking calc so I was very nervous but she made everything seem less scary. Goes fast so very important to pay attention. My grade is low due to my lack of studying before quizzes and my first midterm, not anything to do with her teaching.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2025
Would take again

This is an easy class, especially if you have taken AP Calc in high school. Her lectures might be a little confusing to those new to calc, but I overall enjoyed her class as she used multiple examples to explain each concept. Definitely recommend

Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
4.0
MATH0280
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 13, 2025

Goes through the lecture rapidly just to say that she did it. The way she lectures absolutely makes no sense, reading off from her notes without ever explaining the concepts. Linear Algebra isn't that hard of a class but the way she made it so confusing was not fair. I will say she did curve one exam. Overall dont recommend theres better options!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: A
Feb 4, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Wang is the best. I took her after getting an A in 0220 but 0280 was different. Fortunately, she is helpful during office hours and the concepts become more graspable. The grading is based on three exams and homework, but if you put in the effort, she scales it in your favor. Stay on top of homework and attend class, and you'll do well.

Lots of homework
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: B
Feb 6, 2025
Would take again

I LOVE HER!! I can not overstate how amazing she is. She is a strong but kind prof. She curves when needed but doesn't hand out points. She is so amazing in office hours. She is so kind and wants to make you succeed. I did worse than I wanted but none of it is attributed to her- if you study, do your hw, and attend lectures- you will get an A.

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
CALC0220
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2025
Would take again

Moves quick, but does so to give you the material needed to succeed. First few lectures are daunting, but once you get comfortable, you'll be glad you took her class. Felt very well prepared for final. Weekly quizzes are easy.

Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
CALC0220
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 7, 2025
Would take again

She's a good calc professor and lets students know what to expect in a quiz or exam. It's a fast paced but only because she has to be. Try to go to lectures even if not mandatory just because you can miss a lot of good information regarding quizzes or exams. Overall, I think she was a really nice professor and I would recommend her for sure!

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: B
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

Linhong Wang is the goat of linear algebra. Doing her practice tests and reviewing homework's was enough to do well on her tests. She does a good job at explaining concepts and does plenty of practice problems in class.

3.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: C+
Apr 25, 2025

The class if overall alright. She can be slow to respond to emails, so if you send one make sure to follow up in class the next day. She grades harshly but posts the notes online making it easy to review. She can be hard to understand in class sometimes so sitting further up helps.

Tough grader
Caring
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH0240
Grade: A+
May 5, 2025
Would take again

HEAVENLY curve. I got an 80 on both midterms and a 60 on the final and got an A+. My prayers were answered. I've definitely had better teachers in terms of lecture quality, but she explains the concepts well enough most of the time, and TAs or AI can explain what you don't get. Tests are hard but fair.

Caring
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: A-
Nov 20, 2025
Would take again

She is a nice teacher and a lenient grader, but my only issue I have is that she is hard to understand and goes to fast in her lectures. I heard for linear algebra (which is a harder course than calc 1) that she is very lenient compared to other professors. She also gives the exact same exams every semester so find a friend that already took her.

5.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2025
Would take again

Literally the greatest teacher of all time that I have ever had for my math classes. She is always eager to teach and is involved in what she is saying. Every time I go to her office hours she is the nicest person to work with in understanding concepts. Very nice grader as well. Linhong Wang is the greatest math teacher at the University of Pitt.

5.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2025
Would take again

I love her so much. She gives a review before her exams and is very engaging with what she is teaching. Linear algebra in itself is a pretty bland topic, however Linhong Wang makes it the most fun course to take. She is genuinely a sweet heart. If I could take her for every single class that I have ever had for every class I would.

5.0
2.0
MATH0280
Grade: A-
Nov 21, 2025
Would take again

She is perfection! She describes concepts very clearly and goes at a very reasonable pace. Notes are extremely accessible and helpful. She is a very nice and enthusiastic teacher. I have never had a better review session than the ones she gives before tests. Might be best professor in the department, and I've taken almost every math class here.

5.0
2.0
MATH0220
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Wang is a very kind and supportive professor. I took Calculus AB in high school, so I had an easier time with her class, but I recommend taking it regardless. It's a bit harder without having calculus experience but she is very kind and supportive- she does not want you to fail! Grading is very test heavy but if you study hard you'll be okay!

Caring
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
CALC0220
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2025
Would take again

Her lectures were a good baseline, but you def had to study A LOT for the midterms and final. She also tells you exactly whats going to be on the midterms the lecture before. Very kind and funny. Posts all notes.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Wang is so awesome!! She wants you to pass and will do everything she can to make sure that happens. I took Calc AB in high school so I already had a decent understanding of the topics. If you've never taken calc before her class is more difficult but you should take it anyways. She's the best!

Caring
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH0220
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 5, 2025
Would take again

I really love Dr. Wang! She is a great proffessor and person and its really clear she cares about her students. Youre only graded on homework (10%), recitation quizes(10%), 2 mid terms (25% each) and a final (30%) which makes it difficult to come back from a bad grade. If you havent taken calc before get ready to study extra cause she goes quick.

Caring
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH0240
Grade: C
Dec 6, 2025
Would take again

Great prof, explains concepts clearly and gives relevant examples. Very enthusiastic. Lots of homework, but that's to be expected in calc. I only got a C because I had a rough semester, would have been fine and well-prepared otherwise. She lectures at the speed of light though lol

4.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Wang is great! Very caring and is thorough with her examples (and online notes), but she lectures very fast. She will give a breakdown of what is on each exam the class prior which is super helpful.

Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH0220
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Amazing professor who genuinely wants you to succeed. She explains the deeper concepts of calculus I didn't get in high school. She has a review class before the midterms and goes over everything to expect on them which was super nice. If you've never taken calc before her lectures may be a little difficult, but I would still recommend her!

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
MATH0280
Grade: B-
Dec 17, 2025

Dr. Wang was alright, but it felt hard to understand her or the material at times. She would go very fast in lecture and it was hard to catch up with what we were doing in class. Luckily, she posts the notes to Canvas, but I was behind all semester until the day before finals. Make sure you put a good amount of time into this if you must take it.

5.0
3.0
CALC0220
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Wang is a very good lecturer who cares about her students. The midterms were challenging but very scoreable if you put in enough time. She was funny and entertaining and is incredibly smart. I am very happy with my choice to take her for Calc 1 and would advise any incoming students to try to get her.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Test heavy
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