3.0

Matthew Auth

Mathematics - City College of New York

3.0
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
159
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.0
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

159

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

His lecture examples are too easy which makes the homeworks difficult

MATH201 - 1.0 rating

Let me just say this is one of the worst professors I have ever taken

MATH328 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

46%

Textbook Required

17%

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B+: 7
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Tough grader (24)
Clear grading criteria (22)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (17)
Beware of pop quizzes (15)
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Reviews (159)
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MATH2600
Mar 10, 2008

Babblings on through most of class then expects us to somehow figure everything else. He likes to emphasize how we should struggle with the problems so we know how our students [all those enrolled in this class are math teachers] feel. I think it'd be more helpful if he explained the material so we could be better math teachers.

3.0
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MATH195
Jan 3, 2009

fair teacher

3.0
2.0
MATH195
Jan 11, 2009

He is good at teaching. You have to do well in the final and his quizes. If you do the homework and practice for the final ( must do well in it) you should be fine.

5.0
4.0
MATH392
Jan 12, 2009

He's great, come to class, do the work, and you might like it

5.0
3.0
MATH392
May 10, 2009

Awesome teacher - the class is required, at least he makes it worthwhile.

5.0
3.0
MATH392
Jun 1, 2009

In an era when professors are becoming obsolete, Dr. Auth is a great math teacher and an asset to the profession.

3.0
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MATH195
Jun 1, 2009

Kind of of a rambler at times, but funny and keeps my attention of the class. super cute in nerdy way.

3.0
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MATH201
Aug 28, 2009

He's a good professor but not in Calculus. His explanations and exams are simple but you will not be prepared for the final. Since the final is departmental, it is extremely difficult compared to his test.

2.0
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MATH195
Nov 15, 2009

Just be careful when you take his class. He always says "use these techniques" but never really shows the "techniques". His lectures are boring because he'll go off topic and blab about other things. BE CAREFUL! HIS TESTS ARE COMPLETELY DIFFERENT FROM THE FINAL. IF you want to pass the final, take math with some other professor.

5.0
2.0
MATH195
Nov 16, 2009

MY BEST PROFESSOR !

2.0
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MATB195
Nov 12, 2010

Wasn't worth it ... I didn't learn anything .. Ended up failing the final and got a D in his class :-/

5.0
3.0
MATH195
Dec 2, 2010

great prof, highly recommended - makes the subject clear.

5.0
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MATH101
Feb 10, 2011

Makes the subject very easy to understand. Good proffessor, no complaints

5.0
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MATH195
Mar 26, 2011

He is a really, really good teacher. If you have him, you're really lucky. Makes learning math very easy and interesting. Yes, his tests are not like the final (which is why I got a B+) but I would take this professor again in a heartbeat. He's THAT good.

5.0
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MATH347
May 26, 2011

The hardest thing for me was the huge homeworks he would assign--and grade. I lost a big chunk of my grade because I couldn't do the homework.

5.0
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MAT0000
Apr 3, 2012

Have had him for multiple math courses. All I can say is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!

3.0
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MATH392
May 30, 2012

Pretty good professor except he likes to talk about concepts instead of doing more examples. He will bore you to death with importance of some theories, why we should know it, and how we should visualize it. He doesnt do many examples but tests are pretty easy.

5.0
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MATH392
Jun 6, 2012

This Guy is the Best Professor I ever had at CCNY. I wish all my professors were like this guy.. If you really wanna learn Vector Calculus Take him. Highly Recommended.

2.0
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CALC201
Jan 28, 2013

Not clear with the grading process at all. You can be doing well in the class exams but your final grade will be pulled out of a hat. Almost non-existant outside of class. Won't keep you up to date with what you are doing. MY recommendation is that if you do have him, make sure YOU stay on top of him and how you are doing in the class.

4.0
2.0
MAT201
Jun 1, 2013

Assignments are done online with examples that show the steps to follow, and exams are simple as long as students know the appropriate method to solve the problems. The professor is very helpful; during lectures he breaks down concepts into smaller pieces to digest and then he stays afterwards to address students' difficulties.

2.0
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MA190
Dec 16, 2013

I wish this guy would explain more problems on the board and do a better review. This semester was a crowded class and this guy have 2 tutors come in to help us while we do group work one day out the week. I think this concept was the reason for my downfall in this class. I rather the teacher explain than depending on a group that dont know nothing

5.0
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BRIDGETOCALC
Jan 27, 2014

Very helpful professor. Does a lot of example problems on the board to ensure that we understand the material. Repeats questions asked by students to ensure everyone is made of aware of what is being clarified.

1.0
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19500
Apr 12, 2014

Do not take this professor. I repeat do not take this teacher. He is highly incoherent and expects the student to have been familiar with the material before the course has even begun. He also comes off very lazy in my estimation. One day is his lectures and the following day is for group study which is useless.

1.0
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195
May 11, 2014

He is the worst. Do not take him. He is very laid back but when it comes to grading he's horrible. His tests only have 3 or 4 questions. If you get one wrong your DONE! He lectures one day and tutors come one day but they are NO HELP AT ALL!! Don't take him you'll regret it.

2.0
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MATH195
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 22, 2014

Would not recommend this guy at all. Hes a very confusing professor and his exams are stupid cause they are only 4 questions so if you mess up on one you are done. He didn't prepare us for the final at all, so avoid him.

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36000
May 30, 2014

The tests are fair and based on the easier problems in the book. The material covered is abstract and difficult to a degree. Cons: Homework that is 15% of grade was assigned before the material was covered in class, and the assignments are a drag to do, difficult and long, and you can't submit it later and it got discouraging quickly.

1.0
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182
Grade: D
Oct 11, 2014

beyond disorganized. dont take

4.0
4.0
MATH1900
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2015

One of the BEST math teachers and I'm BAD at math! He makes sure we all understand the topic before moving on. He gave us a quiz once a week and they were 10% of our grade, if you studied the prior day's notes then you should be fine, he even drops the lowest quiz grade. Webassign helps too! He prepared us for the final, but you must study too!

2.0
5.0
39200
Jan 5, 2015

He spends 90% of class time talking about "intuition" and then says "this isn't a intuition class, I just want to teach you how to solve problems." He's horrible, don't take him. He's really confusing and wastes time on irrelevant topics and doesn't do enough problems. Avoid him.

2.0
5.0
39200
Jan 5, 2015

He spends 90% of class time talking about "intuition" and then says "this isn't a intuition class, I just want to teach you how to solve problems." He's horrible, don't take him. He's really confusing and wastes time on irrelevant topics and doesn't do enough problems. Avoid him!!

2.0
5.0
39200
Jan 5, 2015

He spends 90% of class time talking about "intuition" and then says "this isn't a intuition class, I just want to teach you how to solve problems." He's horrible, don't take him. He's really confusing and wastes time on irrelevant topics and doesn't do enough problems. Avoid him!

2.0
5.0
39200
Jan 16, 2015

Sometimes I wonder if he should be a professor. He is really disorganized and cannot teach. His tests come out of nowhere. I'm not sure what he is teaching most of the time. I would NOT recommend him.

5.0
3.0
MATH19000
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2015

He's not for everybody. The way he teaches seemed to make everything harder for me at first, but by two or three days, I realized it was actually the easy way. He teaches so that you can really apply what he teaches to homework questions and tests. Really, really great teacher, but you have to show up and pay attention to appreciate him.

1.0
5.0
39200
Grade: B+
Feb 2, 2015

He looks like he is never prepared, he spends so much time on a student's question because he does not know what to teach next. Sometimes he doesn't even know what he is doing. He loses the students and himself. Do not take him.

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19000
Grade: C
Mar 16, 2015

Passed Auth's 19000 with a C but he SUCCEEDED IN PREPARING me for pre-calc which I am going to pass. You'll have to study on your own A LOT since he gives brief explanations and then youre on your own to complete worksheets (he doesn't collect it). He does not baby you, unless you ask him for assistance and his tests are straightforward as well.

5.0
1.0
MATH190
Grade: A-
Mar 18, 2015

Best Professor ever and he know what he have to do for class.

5.0
1.0
195
Mar 21, 2015

Number 1 Professor in City College

3.0
5.0
39200
May 12, 2015

He gave only two test the whole semester. Basically if you failed one test, you were done. Auth's lectures are interesting, but the way he teaches the subject is very confusing at times. This is a tough class and I felt that he wanted to reduce the class size. I would choose another professor for this class instead of Auth.

3.0
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CALC20500
Dec 29, 2015

This guy did not make it easy to pass his class. He is very unclear with the way he teaches and really confuses people. Not enough quality review of material is presented for such a difficult departmental final. Overall, he isn't very helpful. Take him at your own risk, His teaching style is weird. He isn't for everyone. Does not care if you fail.

5.0
3.0
MATH392
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2016

If you don't practice the problems that he gives for homework, you will be left behind and complain about how hard the tests are. Make sure you understand the concepts and never miss the quizzes.

1.0
5.0
MATH360
Jun 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Absolute worse professor I have taken. He used this new book for Geometry, and there was not enough time to go through any of the material. He came unprepared many times. Final Exam and in class exams were really difficult. The Final exam was supposed to be 2 hours and 15 minutes and he only gave 1 hour and 45 minutes. It was absolutely terrible.

4.0
4.0
MATH392
Grade: B
Jun 6, 2016
Would take again

Prepare to self study because the examples he shows in class are too simple and they do not help on tests at all. Honestly, you can skip all the lectures and it won't make a difference. The key is do to his online homework (has tones of examples and step-by-step solutions), questions on exams are strait from there. BEWARE, almost no partial credit.

3.0
5.0
MATH392
Aug 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

This is already a difficult class as it is. The guy knows what he's doing but is very dismissive of people and really doesn't care if you pass. The first test had 3 questions on it. I saw percentages so low that they were in the single digits. If you care about your GPA, RUN

2.0
5.0
CALC201
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 21, 2016
Wouldn't take again

His teaching style is just providing examples. Once you complete it along with him, it's onto the next example, and another example, and so on until the end of class. When you compare his examples from class to homework, the homework is like 15x harder. He doesn't try well enough to explain and just moves on too quickly. Just took a big L.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MATH391
Grade: A+
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Follow what he teaches in the lectures, and do the homework he gives on your own, and you should be fine. He is very knowledgeable, although at times he might seem unorganized, but believe me he knows what he is doing, as long as you do what you gotta do.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
CALC201
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

Its a really hard class. He's speaking into a mic thats how big the class is. If it was a smaller setting things would be easier. Exams are very tough, only 4 question each with a lot of points.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
CALC201
Dec 13, 2016
Would take again

I have always hated Calculus. But upon taking his class, the material started to get clear to me and interesting at the same time. I wouldn't say his lectures helped me fully, but the homework assignments really did the favor. The assignments were hard, and he puts in a lot of homework just so we can have practice with the topic.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MATH201
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Auth is one of the worst Math professors in CCNY by far. His lectures take place in a huge lecture room, where he would use a busted up mic. His tests are very difficult because they consists of 4-6 questions and if you get any wrong, it's difficult to get a higher grade. During lectures he would talk about how calculus would be used in other field

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
CALC201
Grade: C+
Dec 15, 2016
Would take again

He gives interesting lectures and explains everything. the only bad thing is his quizzes that only have 4 to 6 questions and if you fail to one or two your grade falls rapidly

Tough Grader
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
MATH201
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2016
Would take again

His tests are taken from web assign and although there are only 4-5 questions on each test, he gives lots of partial credit. Web assign helps a lot bc sometimes his explanations are a bit confusing. The only bad thing about him is that sometimes he rants about math but doesn't teach the subject (he provides examples)

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
CALC201
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2016
Would take again

This guy does try to help you pass the class. He is generous with partial credit and does respond with emails. Just do the web assign questions to study for his exams and when the final comes, study the department finals. He's aware calc is a hard course so his exam questions don't included any extreme hard questions.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
5.0
MATH360
Grade: A
Jan 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you can avoid taking Modern Geo, don't. Horrible professor. Promises things that will be on the test and doesn't put them on. Says others won't be on the test, puts them on test. Doesn't teach material well at all. Only 3 people got A's in the class.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
CALC20105
Jan 4, 2017
Would take again

He always takes time to help students to understand the material

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH201
Jan 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He does not care if you fail. If you care about your GPA, this is not the professor you want. His lectures can literally put you to sleep because his teaching method isn't that effective and won't help on your final. 3 in-class exams, 4-6 questions. You can skip his lectures, put more time and effort to self-study, and it won't make any difference.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
MATH201
Jan 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

not the professor to get an A with. He will make you work extremely hard yet 201 isnt even difficult. u can skip lectures. He gives 3 exams 3-4 questions each. so if you get one wrong, beware of a C bc he is also a tough grader His final exams are v. difficult hw is all webassign and doesnt make review sheets. he expects you to know evertyhing

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
2.0
MATH328
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2017
Would take again

I really enjoyed Numerical Analysis. We had a quiz every week but the quizzes were easy if you kept up with the homework. His quizzes were questions from the homework. His exam was not hard either. You just needed to keep up with hw. His exams were open book and we were allowed to use the computer. Overall, a great class.

4.0
3.0
MATH328
Grade: A-
Jan 12, 2017
Would take again

Homework was key for passing this class. Don't slack off. You keep up with hw and you will do great. Exams were based on hw and quizzes. Open book/computer.

2.0
3.0
MATH328
Jan 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He assigns hw every week, even though he doesn't collect them, do the homework. It is similar to the questions in the exam. He can't teach but the book was helpful. The key to passing is to read the book and do all the homework.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
CALC201
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This teacher was great. However the class was too big and having to teach an important calc course is something you need one to one training for. A lot of kids were doing poorly on tests, a strong trig foundation can make the class too easy. Self study is key because you will fall asleep in his class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
MATH20105
Jan 26, 2017
Would take again

Teaches calculus with theory, which is better than most professors in the school. You have to stay on top of the lessons and should be okay.

3.0
2.0
MATH328
Jan 28, 2017
Would take again

Weekly quizzes ( one question - it was exactly like the hw) Exams were questions from the hw. He provided us the codes for Matlab. It was a good class, just don't slack off. Hw is key for passing.

4.0
2.0
MATH201
Grade: B
Mar 31, 2017
Would take again

He is one of best math professors at ccny. His exams are the same as the homework and you only have to do 70% of the homework to get full credit. However, what he teaches you in the lectures and the exams are too easy compared to the departments final. To do good in the final you have to study a lot.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
CALC201
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

HE IS SUPER HOT AND SEXY. Teaches fairly well. Tests are straight from the homework problems. There is a lot of homework but its not that hard but DO IT

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MATH201
May 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

His lecture examples are too easy which makes the homeworks difficult. The homeworks require putting in a lot of study time but it is too time consuming with other classes in the way. As for his test, 4-6 questions, very hard to get a high grade even if you tried. Would not recommend!

Tough Grader
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
MATH201
May 26, 2017
Would take again

hes not that bad as you may think. He gives full credit of hw if you do at least 70% . His tests are straight from web assign. And his final was easier that those department finals.

Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
3.0
MATH392
Grade: C+
Jun 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Thought he was ok until i received my final grade, i got a 68 on the first test, 84 on the second , 93 on the third, and 80 on the final yet this guy gave me a C+. He only counts half of your lowest grade (supposedly). His tests are slightly easier than departamental, but complete disregard and doesn't care about student development.

Tough Grader
3.0
3.0
MATH201
Jun 28, 2017
Would take again

Bad lectures but easy class if you know the material. Only 3 exams with 5 questions each (skip 1). 1 final exam no quizzes.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
MATH8000
Grade: A
Aug 23, 2017
Would take again

I loved this professor. Although I only took a summer class with him, I can tell hes really cool. Hes incredibly clear to explain topics, is really chill and calmed and encourages independent work. Get ready to solve a lot of problems and take lots of quizzed though!

Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH392
Sep 25, 2017
Would take again

Just attend and pay attention to his lectures. He is very clear about each topic and does a lot of practice problem. Although homework is not mandatory, just do them please. His test questions are similar to the homework questions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MATH328
Grade: F
Dec 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Let me just say this is one of the worst professors I have ever taken. He bombards you with so much unnecessary material to then just test you on 2% of it on the exam. He tells you "ABC will be on the exam" but proceeds to give you XYZ on the exam. EVERY SINGLE WEEK there is a stupid "HW" quiz that tests you on VeryLong weekend HW. Truly horrible.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
5.0
3.0
CALC201
Grade: B+
Jan 22, 2018
Would take again

He was a really good professor, he explained almost all concepts in class and worked through multiple examples, detailing all the steps. He doesn't take attendance, but the lectures are definitely important, and if you attend, you don't really have to read the textbook.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MA190
Jan 31, 2018
Would take again

LOVED him and his class. You obviously have to put in the work but he helps and will get you there. He makes math make sense finally! I wish I could take him for every other math class. And he's good looking! WIN WIN

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MATH19000
Feb 3, 2018
Would take again

The way to pass is to keep doing the problems by yourself. If you have any questions, the professor replies back. The class is easy and the professor is cute hot

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH190
Feb 4, 2018
Would take again

I had him for the winter class and the way to pass was to keep doing the webassign problems. His test/quiz questions are based off of the webassign problems. The good thing about him is that he replies back fast. Also he's hot

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
MATH19000
Mar 26, 2018
Would take again

He's great! for sure would take him again. You gotta go to class but with lecture alone he makes math make sense. TAKE HIM! and he's cute to look at

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
3.0
3.0
MATH19000
May 8, 2018
Would take again

he is not the best professor but he's lectures are pretty clear. The hw was online with o ver 40 problems but will help you for the quiz. We had a quizz every day and the final was pretty easy as well. I took the winter course and I passed .

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
MATH328
May 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's way too theoretical. He get's stuck discussing the theory of problems and doesn't really do practical examples. The course is supposed to be programming heavy, but it's only about 10% of the course. I barely learned in the lectures and had to teach myself through the textbook. I wouldn't take him again.

1.0
5.0
CALC202
Grade: Not sure yet
May 29, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dont take him for calculus if u care about your GPA

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH201
Grade: B+
Jun 1, 2018
Would take again

Go to class! He's pretty clear in lecture and shows you easier ways to do problems than the book. He gave quizzes for extra credit. He relates the calc back to other fields a lot to keep it interesting. His midterms were all straightforward, but his final was tough. I had an A/A+ going into the final, and came out with a B+.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH190
Jun 10, 2018
Would take again

I took him for the winter semester and the only bad thing was that only the final counted to determine whether you passed or failed. His lectures helped a lot and made the quizzes easy because of them. His quizzes and tests are exactly the webassign problems so just practice doing those. The bonus part is that he's nerd hot/cute

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MA190
Grade: A
Jul 11, 2018
Would take again

I really liked his teaching method. He taught for a bit, then let us work on problems in groups and helped when needed. He seemed unapproachable to me at first, but after the course ended, he always greeted me when we saw each other on campus and he even remembered my name, which shocked me, especially since I have a hard name to remember. Good guy

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
3.0
MATH392
Dec 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The professor often goes on tangents when teaching about the topic at hand and rarely gets his point across (especially with the calc 3 portion of the class). Spent most of my time self learning. Be prepared for the final, your grade is in the class depends on it. And DO NOT expect a curve. Stay away if you are worried about your gpa.

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MATH212
Grade: B+
May 29, 2019
Would take again

Take this professor if you care about math and you really want to learn. Do the online assignments, attend the classes and do good in quizzes. You will be fine. Expect to do better in quizzes and his exams rather than in the Final exam. His exams are just his quizzes in more time given. I would definitely take him again!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
CALC212
May 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is not the best nor the worst so really up to you. He tends to go off topic almost every lecture and is tends to cramp up everything towards the end. His grading system is okay nothin special but be prepared to study stuff yourself or else youd be very confused with the way he teaches. If your choices are limited take him or else not.

4.0
4.0
MATH212
May 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Gives a lot of q's through mymathlab. Have to complete at least 2 sections by Monday to understand the topic and in order to pass the quizzes (2 Q'S, 10 MINS, 10 POINTS). If you are unable to do that, pretty much you will do bad. He just demonstrates how to solve the problem during the lectures, so you cant miss a class. Have to give it your all.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
M328
Jun 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof. Auth is very passionate about numerical analysis. Keep in mind he doesn't curve much and your grade is mostly based on the final which included 8 questions (multiple parts a,b,c) and 1 computer question (also a,b,c). FYI, the quizzes are just for you. The biggest issue is a lack of time (only 75 min. for a midterm) and complexity of M328.

5.0
2.0
MATH34600
Jun 12, 2019
Would take again

This mathematician is helpful, famous and nice. Make sure that you understand his lectures. You must look over your class notes and quizzes. According to this professor's syllabus, you must read the math textbook and do the suggested exercises from it. This helps you prepare for the exams. You will be fine.

1.0
4.0
M328
Jun 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you are lacking genius's qualities or your gpa is low, don't take him. He is not easy.

5.0
3.0
MATH34600
Grade: B+
Sep 1, 2019
Would take again

Easygoing, respectful, good and helpful math teacher

Respected
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH32800
Oct 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He goes so fast, his exams are gpa killers. The weekly quizzes makes you feel like that's a 6 credit class. So much work for a 3 credit class. His expectations are not realistic. He expect you to know the materiel like he does, which is impossible since he has been teaching that class for years. Don't take him. Thank me later.

Get ready to read
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
M328
Oct 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He doesn't curve, that's the bottom line. You go to his office hours and he spends with you maybe 60 seconds on a good day. There is not a single chair in his office which is a good indicator how much he wants you there. However, his expectations from you are high...

1.0
3.0
MATH328
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very bad lecturer. Youd be better off teaching yourself numerical analysis. His approach to the subject is reprehensible. I dont understand how someone could be this bad at their job. It felt like he didnt care. Hes the type of professor to drive you away from mathematics.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MAT32800
Grade: C
Dec 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

His lecture was way too theoretical and abstract. I feel like that he was teaching graduate students, not undergraduate. Also, his exams and final were really tough and he never curve. No surprise that many of us failed his class. Pal, try to avoid him and thank me later.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MAT328
Grade: F
Jan 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took his class as a minor course. Before taking his Numerical Analysis, I thought I was kind of loving mathematics. After taking his class, I changed my mind, not study math anymore. He is a professor, who will drive you away from mathematics. Furthermore, he doesn't care much about his students and he has no mercy.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
3.0
5.0
MATH195
Jan 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took the precalc winter class. He is very nice and I like the way he teaches BUT whether you pass or fail depends on the work you do after class. The winter session is very short and theres A LOT of material so if you dont study (almost) every day when you get home you may fail the exemption exam like me :)

1.0
5.0
MAT328
Grade: C+
Mar 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Avoid this class if you can

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH328
Grade: D+
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Imagine taking a class that relies heavily on coding and having a professor who simply shows you code without explaining it and expects you to understand every component of the code. This is your class! It's a coding based class but he chooses to do abstract handwriting examples instead. Stay away unless you want to fail.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MATH328
Grade: F
May 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Classes went online this semester. He made our final worth 85%, no curve, has to be completed in 2 hours AT 8AM. STAY AWAY.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH328
May 28, 2020
Would take again

He is a great professor. The key is to study. This is a hard class and people really need to study. He is very nice and caring. If you can show your efforts and work, you will get a decent grade.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH32800
Oct 30, 2020
Would take again

This math teacher is good and helpful. I am sure if you will do well on his class.

4.0
5.0
MATH328
Nov 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Auth is a intelligent guy for his own good. his class is quiz heavy. do the homework and you are set. you can tell he really wants us to pass but his class is definitely the hardest class Ive taken in this school. i do wish he focused even more on teaching us how to code and utilizing the code to solve more practical problems.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
MATH346
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is alright but he made us watch MIT videos and then do the problem. I get it he came back from surgery. But he needs to keep it up a notch. He needs to realize this is university and not homeschool. Overall its an okay experience quizzes are every day.

Respected
Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
2.0
MATH346
Dec 19, 2020
Would take again

Pretty friendly and accessible outside of class. There are quizzes class and the midterms were fair. Self study

Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
Caring
2.0
3.0
MATH34600
Dec 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

quiz every class, 3 exams, 1 final, no curve, hard grading.

5.0
4.0
MATH346
Jan 21, 2021
Would take again

Auth was a pretty nice guy tbh. It's obvious that online teaching has been difficult for him but he tried his best to accommodate as much as possible.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
4.0
CALC201
Grade: A-
Jan 6, 2022
Would take again

Calculus itself is hard and due to online learning it became tougher for a lot of students. The professor is barely available outside of class and grades on 3 tests. No extra credits and no curves. Do the problems from mymathlab and you can easily pass this class. All exam questions are from mymathlab.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
CALC201
Grade: A-
Apr 6, 2022
Would take again

The professor was really engaging and made sure his students understands the material. His tests are very fair.

Tough grader
Respected
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
MATH34600
Grade: B
Jun 11, 2022
Would take again

I took him back in the Summer 2021 Semester for Math 34600. He is amazing and a very nice guy. He is always willing to help people. He always tries check the quiz answers that the students selected and willing to hear the quiz answers the students select is right and he is wrong so he can update and give students a higher grade.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
195
Grade: C+
Jan 24, 2023
Would take again

He is really nice and teaches well.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MATH34600
Grade: Not sure yet
May 17, 2023
Would take again

Great professor! Easy to understand and does enough problems to prepare you for upcoming quizzes and exams. Do the practice problems in the textbook! He uses those questions to make the quizzes and exams.

4.0
3.0
MATH346
Grade: A-
Jun 3, 2023
Would take again

He gives great lectures but u need to read the textbook and do the suggested hw textbook problems .Midterm and quiz q's very similar to textbook problems. The final was brutal so do good on midterms and quizzes. Attend class, read the sections and do as many problems as u can to do well. Weekly quizzes, drops 4 (20) midterms(20 each) final(40)

Get ready to read
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
19000
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 16, 2023

Matthew Auth is one of the rudest people I've met in my life he doesn't care about your well-being or if you pass the class or not. h is the type of professor who expects you to know math. he skips steps and doesn't teach at all he just goes over homework questions. he gives tests every week and an exam every month

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
19500
Oct 19, 2023

Brutal just brutal you can't retake test and good luck if you struggle with math in his class

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
19000
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 24, 2023

This subject is not hard...anyone who struggles with math or is expecting to actually learn in his class you're in for a surprise. He assigns QUIZZES EVERYDAY and practically forced us to pay for this application to do math homework. Sometimes we'd have quizzes on sections that weren't even taught or due yet. Constantly babbles/wastes time. AVOID!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
19000
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2023
Would take again

Great Professor; the subject is not hard and he's very clear about what he wants. QUIZZES ARE EVERYDAY but he makes it easy, just try to practice problems on WebAssign and textbook because he makes the quizzes and midterm based on textbook problems, other than that you'll be good. About lectures...he sometimes babbles so just be aware of that.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
1.0
5.0
19000
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 15, 2023

one of the worst professors, avoid him if you can you really dont learn anything he loves to insult us first week he was just insulting the students. if you struggle in math good luck because this guy dont care, he gives quizzes every single class and you can't make it up. he doesn't teach much he just talks and talks.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
19000
Nov 17, 2023

Well Goodluck in this class if your not good at math you will have a bad time he gives so little time for tests

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1900
Dec 4, 2023

When I asked him to send emails regarding when quizzes will be earlier he said he would and that he understood the fact that students needed more time to study, however, after a sending early emails a couple times he completely stopped. He continues to send emails at unprofessional times of day the night directly before the quiz anywhere from 9-11.

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MATH19000
Dec 4, 2023

Belittled all of his students during the first week of classes by mentioning how we are all behind because we are taking this class and mentions that these topics are babyish and elementary. Often speaks in a mocking tone when mentioning questions or statements students have made in the past on the work. Inconsiderate of the less fortunate.

1.0
4.0
19000
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2023

This teacher gives quizzes at the start of every class and 2/3 of the class leaves right after. He gives quizzes on homework that isnt due up until 3-4 days after. This teacher assigns many youtube videos which do all the teaching for him.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH19000
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2023

Matthew Auth challenges his students and makes them better mathematicians. He was a bit tough on his students when it came to the daily quizzes, but mostly, his quizzes resembled his midterms, which are similar to the final exam. Besides, most of his lectures he only reviews the HW questions and answers any question.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH19000
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2023
Would take again

At first he told us that we were behind and belittled us. Quiz every single class

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
19000
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 22, 2023

Just don't take him..

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
19000
Grade: A+
Dec 26, 2023
Would take again

Proffeser Auth was one of the most genuine teachers I have had. Students say he insulted us but he gave the reality. If you work hard and want to do well you will. Started with no math experience. So i saw it as a way of staying humble and working hard. He encouraged us to always study math for an hour a day. Gave sample exams which helped a lot.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
19000
Grade: C-
Dec 26, 2023

If you struggle with math, be prepared to teach yourself (no calculator rule). Quizzes in the beginning of class, late/absent you can't remake them. A lot of the time students leave after the quiz and don't stay for his lectures as he barely covers the topic. He always made comments about students taking 1900 and he only made it harder.

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
19000
Dec 27, 2023

DONT TAKE THIS CLASS! I took his class and he was no help at all.I did everything I could to get math help but he was no help to me at all with the emails I sent him and phone calls I made to his office no response at all. He dose not teach much in class. He degrades the students in class saying we are not math ready. PLEASE DONT TAKE HIM !!!!

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
19000
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 28, 2023
Would take again

I recommend taking professor auth. He is much better than anyone else in the department. You have to put in a lot of work and you will pass. The grading policy is clear from day one.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MATH19000
Grade: A-
Dec 29, 2023
Would take again

I took his 8 am class. From day 1, I felt like he's very good at motivating others than teaching others. He gives a lot of partial credits and extra credits and attendance don't matter. I taught myself this whole sem and it was worth it.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
MATH19000
Grade: F
May 6, 2024

Don't even take him. He gets off-topic a lot, and his notes are unclear.

4.0
3.0
CALC212
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 24, 2024
Would take again

Honestly Auth is not bad compared to the other math professors. Usually he gives everyone credit for a question on a quiz due to usual typos. He drops 4 lowest quiz grades and 2 hw grades. His teaching is adequate and gets the job done, just tells you what you need to know for the content, sometime goes on a tangent about STEM topics.

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
19000
Grade: B
Dec 1, 2024
Would take again

Professor Auth's class is challenging, but engaging if you're willing to put in the work. Use resources like the free textbook, study sessions, and tools like Unstuck study to succeed.

2.0
4.0
CALC201
Dec 9, 2024

I had him twice a week for almost two hours, and didn't feel like he used those two hours effectively. Sometimes we would learn two lessons in one day and still have to take a quiz. Other times when we only learned one topic, it felt rushed and often left me to learn it again away from class. Beware, there is a quiz EVERY class!

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
4.0
CALC201
Dec 19, 2024

The professor's lectures are unclear, inconsistently paced, and it's easy to get lost if you even glance away. You'll need to learn almost everything on your own or with friends, because his explanations rarely help. While you may be able to cheat on quizzes, the midterms are strictly monitored and nearly impossible to cheat on.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
CALC212
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 22, 2024
Would take again

probably one of the best math profs i've seen. he does often go on tangents during lectures and you will end up having to self study, but that is the same for most other profs.his exams and quizzes are easy (from the textbook) and he is very nice with partial credit. final was okay and he did end up giving a lot of partial for it. drops 4 quizzes

Caring
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MATH212
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Professor Auth is truly one of the best Calc professors I have ever had at CCNY mainly because he actually teaches a topic properly and gives corresponding examples to reinforce said topic. Also gives a good about of partial credit on exams Bottom line if you try in his class you should be fine.

Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
MATH212
Grade: F
Dec 27, 2024
Would take again

Honestly I didn't do the best in his course as much as I wanted to, but all I can say is that he's lenient when it comes to exams and quizzes, and he gets straight to the point for what we need to know. only issue is that he can get stingy when it comes to exam regrades... would still recommend him

5.0
3.0
MATH212
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 28, 2024
Would take again

Matthew Auth is an amazing professor for Calculus II. His homework assignments are a little time consuming, but they are great practice for the midterms and final. His grading system is also very fair and allows your final exam grade to replace your lower midterm grades.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CALC212
Grade: B+
Dec 28, 2024
Would take again

Very understandable and does problems on an iPad(much easier to see than a chalkboard). Can make a few mistakes while doing them so call them out because he sometimes doesn't notice. Homework can be challenging but helpful. Quizzes are easy compared to other profs so study for tests and especially the final if it's made by someone else.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CALC201
Grade: B-
Dec 29, 2024
Would take again

The grading is straightforward, pretty lenient for things like quizzes/homework/midterms but they still matter. The final is worth a lot so be prepared. His lectures are good, pay attention and you'll understand the info but if you dont youll be lost. Textbook isn't needed but I suggest you get it online to do practice problems. I recommend him

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
CALC212
Grade: A
Dec 29, 2024

Bad Professor He barely gives partial credit. Does not want to hear or know from anything insists its all math department policy. I failed all three midterms merely because some of my answers were incorrect and I didn't show any of my work when it was graded by ai. On the final I learnt my mistake and showed everything and was able to secure an A.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
CALC212
Grade: B+
Dec 29, 2024

Do not take he is not clear in lectures, does not teach or explain well. Most of the class failed very harsh grader.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CALC212
Grade: B
Dec 29, 2024

Professor is clearly not qualified to teach. Kept babbling not ever staying on topic. Class is a joke if you invest 5-10 hours a week you will pass the course only thing that matters is the final. Just make sure you have the right answer because it will be wrong.

Tough grader
3.0
4.0
CALC212
Grade: C+
Dec 31, 2024
Would take again

Barely studied for this class, barely passed. If you self-studied, you'd be okay, but don't rely solely on the lectures. He only re-teaches the example problems in the textbook and goes over specific questions requested by students. Quizzes everyday aren't bad, they're a free grade. Always ask for partial credit, sometimes he makes mistakes.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
3.0
1.0
MATH212
Jan 18, 2025
Would take again

You will be fine if you can manage to self study and stay on top of the textbook chapters before his lectures. In fact try to read ahead and practice textbook questions on your own well before you attend his lecture. Also, be sure to practice the previous department final papers bc they will appear different than what his in class exams look like.

Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
15000
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 24, 2025

Now, I am very bad at math so that could effect my rating. That being said, I can tell Auth has a real passion for math. But when I'm in this class, time slows down! He yaps a lot and most of it flew over my head. And the homework is a lot to do in one night! I honestly didn't enjoy the class. Auth is a good man but the class isn't for me.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH212
Grade: Rather not say
Mar 21, 2025
Would take again

not the best but not the worst...

1.0
5.0
CALC212
Grade: Rather not say
Jul 23, 2025

Never ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever ever

4.0
3.0
CALC212
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 24, 2025

He's alright. Staying on top of work and self studying is very important for his class, and he's quite lenient more than others give him credit for. He's open to regrading specific questions on tests. Don't recommend his summer class though bc he wrote the final and it was 24 questions ( department final in regular sem is only ~10 w/ sub parts ).

Respected
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
CALC201
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 25, 2025
Would take again

Before you take this rating into evaluation, I did take him for a summer course, never taken one prior. Was not expecting it to be as fast-paced as it was, therefore causing me to fall behind quickly. He gives quizzes every day, his finals and midterms are worth most of the grade, lots of homework which isn't worth much but its helpful to learn.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
CALC201
Grade: D
Aug 6, 2025

Never in my life will I take a class with this man again. He is not a good teacher: he barely explains and doesn't make sure students understand the material. His midterms and final are worth almost the entire grade, while the daily quizzes and homework barely help. The whole class ended up with terrible averages because of his teaching.

2.0
4.0
CALC212
Grade: A-
Aug 11, 2025

Quizzes every day. You need to self study because he doesn't teach good. Hard class. MUST SELF STUDY!!!

Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
CALC212
Sep 5, 2025
Would take again

While he does do quizzes every class, I feel like that is one of the main reasons why I was able to do so well in his class. He is a super nice professor, and his exams are not hard if you don't fall behind. His partial credit is super generous, and he truly wants you to do well. The quizzes are also easy as long as you do some textbook questions.

Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
Respected
4.0
2.0
CALC201
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 23, 2025
Would take again

Quiz every time, partial credit avaliable, quiz is the attendance, weekly hw, explains content well, gives the "why" it works, questions easy to understand, out of class practice is highly suggested, uses online book, might finish lecture early, Do not fall behind!, might teach fast for some students, participation aint really required. Had worse!!

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
CALC201
Grade: B-
Nov 8, 2025
Would take again

I took him over the summer for Calc I. His lectures in class are great, and he's available outside of class. The homework is really helpful for the tests, which are also not very difficult. He does give quizzes almost every class, so make sure you're not late. I just wish he had dropped a few quizzes, but otherwise, his grading policy is great.

Amazing lectures
Beware of pop quizzes
Accessible outside class
4.0
5.0
CALC201
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2025

Despite teaching very well, his quizzes and exam questions are really hard. His lectures are very organized, and he is available to answer any question you have. He encourages students to practice daily and go to tutoring. It feels like he does not understand that we students are not as smart and experienced as him.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
CALC201
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2025

He doesn't prepare you well for his test, and his tests are really hard. If you want to pass and learn calc i wouldnt suggest you take him. He also barely gives partial credit in test questions. He only teaches well for students with calc experience.

Tough grader
3.0
5.0
CALC201
Grade: B-
Dec 26, 2025

He is a smart guy and you could tell he is passionate about calc. The only problem is that his exams are really hard and he doesnt really give partial credit. But he will curve at the end and pass you as long as you study well and show effort in the class and final.

2.0
5.0
CALC212
Grade: F
Dec 28, 2025

Tough grader. I feel like the exams were harder than a lot of stuff given for us to self study or do hw.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
CALC201
Grade: C+
Dec 30, 2025

Self-study is the only way you pass this course. Thinking about it now, he is the definition of the type of teacher that you hear about in high school: "Oh, those college teachers don't care."

Tough grader
Test heavy
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