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I took AP calc in HS but had to take this class as a requirement. The class is a joke. It's so easy. he makes lectures so much more complicated than necessary. My TA did a better job explaining material. He likes to throw curve balls at you on his quizes. He does drop a lot of quizes though.
Go to lectures and discussions. Do your homework. Please stay away from his office. He can be a butthead.
the class is easy and he's a good teacher and explains stuff. if you have questions though, ask you TA
He is very willing to help if you put forth the effort. even if you arent good at math, you can be completely fine in this class.
MOSES IS AN AMAZING TEACHER. HE GRADES VERY FAIRLY AND HIS TESTS ARE OPEN BOOK WHICH SAYS ENOUGH. HE POSTS CLASS NOTES ON BLACKBOARD. THE KIDS WHO DONT LIKE HIM DIDNT GO TO CLASS OR DIDNT DO ANY OF THE WORK SO THEY DID POORLY AND ARE MAD ABOUT IT. I GOT AN A NO SWEAT. HE IS GREAT, NUFF SAID.
Extremely easy if you go to class. His mid term and final are very similar each year, and he posts his old ones. Quizzes can be confusing, but he drops a lot. Many extra credit opportunities. I got an A with little effort.
Gets a lil moody sometimes. Not very helpful at all. He definitely knows what he's talking about and has a very organized grading structure. He loves to randomly give quizzes (sometimes he'll warn) but is also very, very strict when it comes to rules.
Is a horrible teacher...offers no help whatsoever and is not flexible on grades at all. I was 2 points (not percentage points) away from a B and was given a C+, very unreasonable and has unrealistic expectations.
Moses is awesome. I consider myself to be Math retarded, and my average in his class was 102. There are so many copies of old tests floating around and the questions are never very different. Honestly, if people are having trouble with this class, I can't see them doing well in any class.
Awesome teacher. People did bad because they didnt come to class or pay attention. He's a real nice and funny guy. Actually, the class inspired me to get a secondary field of study in Systems Engineering (Linear Programming). Pop quizes, collects hw, attendance not required, but no make ups on hw or quizes. midterm and final arn't too difficult.
Ok so I got a 2 on the AP Calc AB exam and I have a 99 in the class. Prof is hilarious, pop quizzes are OPEN NOTES and i honestly dont udnerstand how ppl can do bad in the class, you must be thick in the skull or something. its like kindergarten math: 2x + 3y = 8, solve for X. Easy as pie. TEXT IS UNNECESSARY
The class was very easy, though sometimes a bit boring. It's only boring because he makes sure to really go over EVERYTHING. If you show up to class and pay even minimal attention you will get an A. Notes are VERY detailed, and his quizzes are open note. He is very knowledgeable and tries to make the class interesting, hes also rather funny.
easy to understand if you go to class. quizzes open note, homeworks a bit annoying. he posts all notes. def take this teacher. he really wants everyone to do well lets you drop lowest quizzes/hw, tells jokes in class etc. nice guy
Only good professor for Math 51/52 despite that he has a tough grading policy. Will take off unreasonable amount of points for small details. Go to lecture, he gives pop quizzes and he will give two in a row if you leave. Offers extra credit but the problems are nearly impossible. Drops lowest quiz and homework.
Easist math class i have ever taken, had a 103 in the class before the final and got an A in the class. Quizzes are easy, midterm and final were easy, he gives extra credit, but the class is a little boring. He drops the lowest hw and quiz... I thought it was a great class.
The only good math 51 teacher. He is clear, organized and profesional. He wants the students who come to class to do well. He drops lowest quiz and homework. His TAs were also very helpful. Lectures are a must because he gives pop quizzes.
very good but gives pop quizes
Read, read, read his notes. He really goes out of his way to make the material clear. However, he always throws in two tricky questions at the end of every test, worth 25% of the test, and can make or break you. Go to class, he always gives random quizzes (6-7 per semester). May appear friendly/funny in lecture, but he's unhelpful during hours.
I love him and the way he teaches. He makes a hard subject very approachable and loves to tell funny stories and jokes to lighten the mood. Very helpful in office hours, and his lecture notes are always clear and posted. I hate math, and I like going to this class.
Had Moses for 51 and 52. Makes people who have never learned the material before understand math. Tests are out of 110% so he throws some trick questions in at the end. Loves to tell funny stories about his past. Gives pop quizzes. Go to class!
I hate math, and calculus sucked, but Moses made it tolerable. He understands that you have other stuff going on, and if you let him know before hand, he helps you out. Very funny and posts his notes online, which makes things 100% easier. If you hate math, but need to fill the requirement, take Moses and you will survive.
I hate math and I still do, but Moses may very well be the best professor I've had at GW. He gives pop quizzes that are fair and open note, but you have to be in class. He genuinely wants his students to learn and he's always avail. for help. Dont take this class with any other professor.
great teacher! he is funny and interested in his students. gives pop quizes, which are open note and generally easy. Tests are straight forward and if you study its pretty easy to get an A.
I LOVE MOSES! .. his comments that he makes in class are absoltuly hilarious! He mumbles these funny little antics which if your paying attention to are absolutly hilarious! I'd suggest taking him.
Provides great feedback on homework prior to due date.
Nice Guy, you have to go to class though because he does give pop-quizes
His class is very straight forward. All you need to do is attend. Pop quizes are open notes so don't stress! You also do not need the textbook because he posts good notes on blackboard.
Moses genuinely cares about his students' progress in his class. His lectures are very clear and he even posts his lecture notes on blackboard. Awesome professor.
Moses is a great teacher, his lectures are easy to understand and he even post them on blackboard in greater detail. He gives pop quizes in class but they're usualy 2 or 3 questions and they're generally easy. Very funny and loves to tell stories.
Moses is a good math teacher. Probably the best i've had at GW (which isn't saying that much). Hwk isn't that often, but he does give pop quizzes so come to class. He is easy but you have to do the work. Seems like a good guy in class, but outside of class he can be a huge prick. I would still recommend him though.
Professor Moses is an entertaining, clear, and sexay professor!! Though attending class is not mandatory, he gives "pop" quizzes every week. His stories about his daughter Isabel, and life in general keep the class from zoning out. Take this class! As Professor Moses would say: "Cheers!"
Cheers! as Michael would say. Lectures are posted and are as clear as day. So helpful with HW, and anything you want. The DEAN wants kids to do well. Exams are just straightforward to see if you know what you have learned. Pop-quizes aloong to way that are basic to see if you come to class. The best GW has got! Great stories and his daughter.
Professor Moses is amazing. The class was pretty easy. He gives "pop" quizzes (about once a week) but he dropped three of those for our class. Recitations are only for your benefit and are not mandatory. He really wants everyone to do well and he tries his best to keep the lecture interesting.
Moses is definitely the guy to get for math. Very high quality professor. Posts notes online after each class. Also posts practice tests to review from. Gives frequent grade updates via email. Gives open-notes pop quizzes during class.
Math has always been my worst subject in school, but Moses makes it tolerable. I'm taking math 52 with him in the coming semester.
I've had moses for 51 and 52 and i absolutely adore him! He genuinely wants every student to get an A! He gives out open-note pop quizzes which he drops your 3 lowest grades, there are 6 homeworks (drops your lowest one or two) and a midterm and final. VERY doable class. He is a GREAT professor!
Moses wants his students to succeed in his class. He makes himself available to students all time and has excellent TA?s. He posts his notes and old exams up on Blackboard to help you study, and even lets you e-mail him your HW before it?s due so he could check it and let you know what you did wrong so you can fix it.
I had him for both 51 and 52 and thought he was great. Obviously, 51 was much easier than 52, but he tries to make things as clear as possible. You don't need to buy the book for either class, nor do you need to attend the recitations. All quizzes are open note and open book. 6 homework assignments and a midterm and a final. Definitely recommend.
With the open note quizzes, 6 easy homeworks, and some extra credit opportunities, you almost have to try to not get at least a B in this class. Not an interesting class at all, but its the best option for 51 and 52. Do the homeworks, show up to class, although not mandatory, and you should be fine. Not to mention he curves almost everything, and gives you updates about your grade frequently, so you know exactly how you are doing.
i went to every class and did all the homework, and it was still hard as hell. dont believe ppl who say go to class and youll be fine...calc sucked
His exams are pretty difficult but he gives extra credit opportunities. There are also pop quizzes. Overall it's a lot of work but he's helpful.
Amazing professor. Really passionate about teaching seeing students succeed. He is the best professor that I've had to GW and I'm not even a math major---not even close! I really wish all professor taught like him. I was able to fully understand calculus.
"I'm dropping your lowest homework and quiz because it seems all of you, at some point or another have had a bad day." Enough said.
Seriously the greatest professor I have had in my 2 years at GW. So helpful, really wants you to pass this course. Drops your 2 lowest quizzes and your lowest homework. Always available to talk and very understanding. THE REASON I PASSED CALCULUS
This guy is literally one of the nicest people at this school. All of his lectures and lecture notes are posted on blackboard and he's extremely helpful if you go and ask him for help during office hours. He drops your lowest scores because hes just that awesome. Recitations are pointless, but its definitely worth taking! AWESOME CLASS
By far the nicest and funniest professor i've ever had. Going to class is pretty mandatory though, he gives out a lot of pop quizes.
Wonderful prof! I am terrible at math and but still have a B (with a lot of effort). Very understanding and helpful. Tells funny stories that keep the class enjoyable. I wish he taught Calc 2!
easy professor
Should be removed from the university. This "professor" if such a word can be used is unfit to teach. Mathematical abilities lost to the wind and incompetent. He is rude and unprofessional. His attitude is elitist and unnecessary. He is an unnecessary human being. He course is useless, meaningless, should be canceled. His PhD revoked. Unworthy.
Fantastic Professor. Super nice and helpful. Definitely my favorite professor. He drops your lowest quiz grades and homework grade. There are pop quizzes in class so attendance is pretty mandatory. But he really wants his students to do well and will go out of his way to help you out. If you put in some effort you'll do well.
Greatest math teacher that I have ever had! take this class!!!!!
Best professor I ever had in my life!!! Never ever had any professor who so genuinely cares about his/her students!!
He really wanted us to do well. Material was hard, but grading very easy. Overall quite good professor. Reasonable guy and quite clear overall.
Passionate about subject
AMAZING!! one of my best professors I've ever had. He is willing to help you no matter what and is ridiculously patient. Take him if you want to learn. This class isn't an easy A, but its fun and interesting.
I am like most of you, I usually check this site before I enroll but I am kinda disappointed in him. He is an average Professor. Passionate about his subject, well he should be like that anyways. He seems to be very nice but extremely strict! 10 quizzes, mid-term, and final. A very very harder grader. Don't take him if you have a better choice.
Very smart, and incredibly helpful. I literally felt smarter after every class with him, which I can't say for other classes...Also has a quirky but funny sense of humor. Great teacher
Prof. Moses likes what he teaches and claims he likes his students too, but I completely disagree. I go to office hours and he refuses to help me. I remember stuff he teaches from high school, but most people don't, so explaining things in terms of "blobs & boxes" isn't useful. Needs more tests to even out the grade-10 pop quizzes, midterm, & final
avoid at all costs. not helpful. gives pop quizzes all the time. doesn't use the textbook (actually prefers that students not buy the book) but makes several references to the text. the TA seems to know more than him, so go to recitation if you're stuck.
Whatever negative review you've just read, erase it from your memory. Possibly the best professor at this school. Anyone who did not get an A clearly either sucks at math or didn't try whatsoever. He gives 10 HW assignments and EASY quizzes. If you email him your hw, he'll tell you what you need to correct. No reason not to get an A.
One of the greatest professors I have had at GW. I was never very good at calc. in high school but he made everything crystal clear. He allows you to send him your homework ahead of time so that he can check it, and you can send it as many times as you want! There were a lot of pop quizzes, but they were easy. His exams were extremely fair.
Best professor I've ever had. Easy easy easy. Even if you're bad at math, he makes the material so clear and easy to understand. His quizzes are so easy and he tells you exactly what is on the exams, which are also fairly easy. Doesn't care about attendance. No excuse to do poorly.
Professor Moses is phenomenal. I currently have him for Math 31 and will be taking the other courses he offers later on. He's clear, fair, helpful, friendly, and an all-around great person. His lectures are great, he posts his terrific lecture notes online, and he's very receptive to any requests or questions Strongly recommended.
Don't take him!
Excellent Calculus teacher. He posts all of his lecture notes online, so you don't have to take notes in class. No need to use the textbook because his notes are amazing. His quizzes are easy and he posts prior exams online so you know what to expect. Makes Calculus easy to understand. Highly recommended.
BEST PROF EVERRRR!!! I'm not a math person at all and I absolutely loved this class, he's such a great teacher! And he manages to make his classes interesting. His awesome notes make it really understand everything. If you attend class and pay attention, you CANT do badly. Even a math retard like me ended up with 98 on the final & an A overall! :)
Moses is a great professor. His lectures are concise and clear, and his notes are incredible. After each lecture he writes up pages of color-coded notes that give you a perfect play by play of what he went over. The homework keeps the material fresh in your head, and the pop quizzes boost your grade as you learn. One of the best classes I've taken.
DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK. He will not even touch it. Moses is brilliant, funny, and engaging. That being said this is a math class so OF COURSE it will be super boring some times. Recommended 100%
he never used the textbook, his notes are very clear with a lot of examples. and he said that attendance is not mandatory but he gave like 8 pop quizes, he is very funny and homework was kinda hard sometimes. take this class!
I really enjoyed having Moses as a professor. He is funny, clear, a GOOD lecturer, recitations aren't mandatory, and he posts his notes and old exams on blackboard. There are pop quizzes, they're easy, but that means you have to go to every class. Definitely recommend taking this class, DO NOT buy the textbook, you won't even open the shrink wrap
I really enjoyed having Moses as a professor. He is great, doesn't use the textbook, but is not the best at answering questions. However, TAKE THIS CLASS.
Moses is good - it's easy to pass the class even if you're not very good and he posts all his notes online. Don't bother with the textbook - but he is very approachable and is a nice guy too!
He was clear about some things, but not others, like that he was going to treat Mathematical Reasoning and logic as prerequisite knowledge. Somehow, he managed to grade math subjectively. He is very particular about definitions, and the logic of solutions and proofs much more than the substance of them. Hard class, harsh grading, and no curve.
Goes extremely quickly in lectures, cannot keep up with him at all. Homework is impossible, doesn't explain material well enough to do well on quizzes. Made me strongly dislike calculus.
People tend to dislike Moses but he is great. His lecture notes are hard to understand at first, but they are key to doing well. His class is difficult and you have to go (pop quizzes) but if you put in the work you should be fine. **LITERALLY ZERO NEED FOR THE TEXTBOOK** don't waste $200. He doesn't even recommend using it
There are a lot of thinks I like about Michael. He doesn't require attendance to section and he recommends that his students don't buy the textbook. However, he does not challenge students; I feel like I learned more in high school (the content of the course I swear is not real math). But you should still take him! It's a solid choice.
Moses is the man. The things you learn are obscure but easy once you get a hold on them. Class is required for most IA and Business majors. TAKE HIM. easy A. not mandatory but does give out a few pop quizzes. just go to class. pay attention. ask for help if you need it. you'll be fine. REALLY easy if you took Calc in HS.
He really tries to keep students informed, but in all honesty the class has realized the lack of application the class will have in life. Maybe 1/7 of the Calculus learned will be applicable later on. Also, information is learned at a steady pace until the last four lectures. He then crammed tons of information before the final.
Didn't like him as a calc professor, often rushed through lectures to fit in pop quizzes often leaving me frazzled to learn the material. Requires a lot of attention to his notes if you didn't take calculus in high school, but is really easy if you did. Don't buy the textbook
Good calc prof. Lots of pop quizzes (open book) so attendance is mandatory. DON'T buy the book, he posts his notes so just use those. He is a picky, yet lenient grader. Overall I would recommend him.
Professor Moses is a great teacher! Attendance isn't mandatory, but he does give pop quizzes. Discussions are optional, tests have 110 points, and quizzes are open book. To make an A you need a 95 or higher, but it's manageable just go to class, read his posted notes, do the hw, ask for help if needed, and use your notes and computer on quizzes.
Moses is incomprehensible. He makes everything ten times harder than it needs to be. He makes creepy jokes in class. He gives pop quizzes, but you can use your notes which are incomprehensible. DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. DO NOT BELIEVE THE OTHERS THEY ARE BRAIN WASHED. Finite math is stupid. Do not buy the book it is not necessary.
Finite math was not at easy class at all. Moses tried his best to help everyone understand the material but his instructions tend to be somewhat unclear. He is more helpful during office hours. Recitations aren't mandatory nor helpful. He gives a quiz or so every week and you are allowed to use your notes. Homework assignments are a bit difficult.
LOVE HIM!
He is a pretty clear lecturer and an overall nice guy, but not very flexible when it comes to class policy and understanding students' extraordinary situations. Not a hard class if you keep up with the material, which can be a bit fast paced at times. Posts very good notes online which are a lifeline if you don't pay too much attention in lectures
Very tough material but Moses does a good job explaining it. Pop quizzes often catch you off guard but overall he is a great teacher. Exams are pretty fair but a lot of material to remember for final
Calculus is obviously a lot harder than Finite Math, but overall Moses is pretty clear (and can be really funny). His lecture notes have everything you need to know. Tests are not easy but following the notes and doing the homeworks helps a lot. Be ready for a lot of quizzes.
Moses is an awesome math professor. Very clear and helpful, discussions aren't mandatory, and he's very funny in lecture...take his class!!
Hard professor. I dont recommend to take his classes
Reasoning with Moses will be a very challenging course. He will push you but by the end it will really pay off
Makes subject much more complicated than it needs to be. Harsh grader.
Basically half of the course is word problems. pop quizzes all the time. harsh grader. makes things way more complicated than they need to be. homework is much harder than what is taught in class. avoid.
first half of the class is easy, second half is not. strict grader but lecture is entertaining. Best math teacher for finite. Showed us his rate my professor page during a lecture.
Homework and tests are much harder than the practice problems and in-class examples. Expects you to know far more than what he teaches you. Lectures move at a normal pace, but can be confusing. Teaches in terms of "blob" and "box." Teaches calc the complicated way - even if you've taken calculus before, you'll have to relearn everything. AVOID.
The lectures are very confusing, his notes don't make much sense. There are pop quizzes almost every day in the lectures, but he drops a few at the end of the semester. Do not take calc with him unless you've already taken AP in high school because he assumes you already know how to do everything. Discussions are helpful.
FANTASTIC Professor. Extremely kind, knowledgeable, accessible, and just a damn good teacher. If you've ever take basic calc before, his class is totally doable, and gives you a good reinforcement. If you haven't, it might be challenging, but I don't think you'll find any college calc 1 course that isn't. Still, with some effort you'll succeed.
FANTASTIC Professor. Extremely nice, accessible and knowledgeable. The class might be a tough if you've never taken Calc 1 before, but with a decent amount of effort its totally doable. If you have taken calc before, he does things a little differently, but hey, you have to be open minded. I think his different approach strengthened my foundations.
If you've taken calc in high school - this class should not be a problem. If you haven't, I still recommend you take this course because he is probably the best, clearest, and easiest calc professor. If you want an A, study the notes every week because he gives pop quizzes. The TA doesn't help much if you've already taken calc.
JUST Study notes, X need textbook and attend class for random and popping quizzes
really bad professor. mean, unreasonable, unhelpful. do not take this class. made me hate a subject that i used to be ok with.
Very unhelpful professor. Comes off as snobby and uncaring about students. Makes exams so much harder than the class prepares us for. Not worth the easiness of the homework. He is a horrible teacher.
Provides excellent lecture notes that cover everything you need. Is more than willing to help and responds to emails within 24 hours even on weekends. If you send him the homework early he will reply with any errors in your work giving you the opportunity to correct. He also sends multiple reports throughout the semester giving you your grades.
May be an adequate teacher but he is incredibly arrogant, strict and unlikable as a person. If you don't do a problem 'his way', he won't give you credit for it. Tries to be funny in class but it never works. He may be able to teach, but his lessons are far from enjoyable.
Great guy. Sends weekly emails with a breakdown of your grade, so you know how much more you need to work to get the grade you want. Dropped lowest 3 quiz scores too. Puts all notes and past exams (with solutions) online. He's fair and the subject isn't too hard. Good class!
Very mean guy, if you don't do the problem his way even if its right, youll get a big deduction. Very hard to get an A. Otherwise very hardworking and not hard to get an A-/b+ as long as you study for the pop quizzes and study hard for the midterm and finals.
He is superbly unreasonable and strict. Like other people have said, you only get credit if you do a problem his way. If he doesn't understand your solution, he doesn't give you the benefit of the doubt and instead mercilessly (yes, mercilessly) drops points because of it. He doesn't negotiate even when you talk to him after class about it.
A bit odd, but in a loveable way. Very smart guy with an unconventional teaching style that is easier for some, and harder for others. As long as you do all the practice problems he provides, his quizzes and exams are manageable.
Let me make something clear, while this professor may have organized color coded notes that helps some students, he is extremely rude. I cant stress enough how arrogant and belittling he can be. He will actually put effort into making you feel bad about yourself- He told me he actually does this to students! Avoid Avoid Avoid!!!
He was the meanest and most inconsiderate person - not professor, person- I have ever dealt with. Let me also add that I decided to drop his class because after bombing the first two pop quizzes I had a 24% and it was already impossible for me to get an A.I then took the class online with a different prof. and got a B+. Explain that.
For everyone who complains about Moses is being a baby about his class, an easy A shouldn't be expected especially at school like GWU. Lectures are very interesting and he is a very funny guy, some don't appreciate his humor and get offended by it. Lets class out early or gives a quiz. Drops lowest quizzes and hw. Pay attention & you'll be fine
Students complain that Math 1051 was the hardest class ever, but it really isn't. Although his explanations can be long and little confusing, for the most part he is clear and gives numerous examples in class. Those who didn't do well in class either 1. did not show up to class or 2. didn't go to recitationoffice hours.
Professor Moses is both a tough grader and a poor lecturer. He uses his own hand-written notes and post them online. However, those notes are not coherent and clear. He gives students pop quizes that are not related to what we have learned in the class. Also he wants students' anwsers to be exactly same as he imagines, or you'll lose most of points
Not too much assigned work but the material is difficult. if you really go over his notes carefully and do reasonably well on the pop quizzes, you could end up in the A range. Homework is worth 40% of the grade and it's not that bad. Material is pretty interesting too.
He is a GPA killer! His quizzes and exams are some how different from the lecture. His grading is tough. Go to every class and listen to him carefully because the class is hard and his note is Not really clear. You need at least a week preparing for mid term and final, ask him questions or you won't pass. Avoid this professor if you want a high GPA
DO NOT TAKE MOSES HE IS HORRIBLE. I DIDNT LISTEN TO PEOPLE WHEN THEY FIRST WARNED ME ABOUT IT AND SCREWED UP MY GPA. if you like problems like: make a password containing 5 numbers, 7 letters 3 symbols what's the probability there are 3 A's numbers 2 and 3 appear together, there are no 9's and the * is in the middle spot then you'll love him.
Anybody who complains about Moses is just lazy. He gives tons of practice problems, all quizzes are open note, exams are very similar year to year, and he will grade your homework before you hand it in. He is quick to answer questions, and loves to help you out, as long you make an effort to reach out to him. Show up to class and you will do fine.
Professor Moses made the Math in this course very easy to understand.
Just kind of a sub par person.
Professor Moses gives a lot of extra credits. But this is because 2971W is a very challenging course. You'd better study really hard and try to do your best on the midterm, pop quizzes and homework because the final is really hard. Go to TA's office hour as often as possible and try to read his notes very carefully.
Very nice in person. Extremely tough as a grader. Take his class, either do it 'his' way or get all points taken off. Does not use a textbook--skip classes you won't be able to make sense of his notes. This class isn't about math, it is about following the orders. Follow every order and get an A. Use your own brain to think would gurantee an F.
He is a brilliant man and has many great policies (such as reviewing your hw if submitted 24 hrs prior to the due date). My only complaint was that he doesn't usefollow a textbook. While his notes are great, with difficult higher level abstract material it is necessary for a student to have a textbook to follow along. Incredibly hard but valuable.
AWFUL professor!!! Pop quizzes all the time, makes the class ridiculously harder than it should be by wanting details for everything like if you're using ymx+b, you have to label what m means. You have to do everything his way. No textbook or online work, everything is handwritten and made by him, no structure at all. Horrible at explaining.
This class is super stressful. He puts his lecture notes online, but they barely make sense even though I haven't skipped a single class. There isn't a textbook so study all of his notes and use youtube. He's nitpicky on anything you turn in. It's his way or the highway. He comes off as condescending when he answers questions. Avoid at all costs.
do NOT take this class with him unless you want to struggle. he is so nitpicky and crazy about everything that it makes it impossible to do well. His notes make no sense and his lectures do not teach you anything. try to take finite with another professor.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS.
Moses is a great teacher. MATH 1051 isn't even that hard of a class so expect an easy B+ or A. He grades your homework before it's due so you can correct any mistakes and get full credit. Anyone who doesn't get a good grade in his class didn't show up to take the pop quiz (easy. He only counts 8 of them over the semester) or they didn't try. +++
Professor Moses has very reasonable, lenient policies. You can't really skip classes, due to the pop quizzes, but they're open note, straight-forward, and your lowest quiz grades will be dropped. If you never go to lectures you'll fail really quickly - so go! Moses is pretty funny and his lectures are worth listening to.
Moses is by far the worst teacher I have ever had. If you are not excellent in math DO NOT take a class with him. He moves at a fast, confusing pace no one in class can keep up with. You end up having to teach the material to yourself. His office hours are useless and his TAs are all foreign and can't speak english or answer your questions.
Have to show up because over 10 pop-quizzes. You can send your homework assignments in early and he will tell you if you got the problem right or wrong. Is VERY particular and you will not get it right unless you do EXACTLY the way he does it. Material is hard. Gives multiple old Mid-term and finals so no surprises there.
Clearest cut teacher I've had at GW. No Textbook. Show up, pay attention. If you do the homework and ask questions when needed the class is a breeze. He can be hesitant in helping sometimes, especially on the homework, but honestly if everyone's struggling on a problem he'll crack and discuss it. Easy A.
This class is not a math class. You learn the way he wants you to write a math equation.... if you do not write equations according to his way... you will literally get F or 0..... this class is ridiculously easy to get 0 on assignments. Even though you show your work and your answer is right... IT DOES NOT MATTER.... WRITE HIS WAY!!
He puts everything online which is great. You can always check his notes on blackboard, no textbook needed. He evaluates your performance after each test. Even it all looks perfect, but Im still not taking his class again. Because this guy definitely has anger issue. He uses "F" words many times during the semester.
Professor Moses is probably the best bet for those in the Business school. You have to attend class as he usually gives a quiz once a week (quizzes are open book but still challenging). First half of the semester is rather easy, but gets difficult once he covers probability). Go to class, pay attention and you'll be fine.
Moses, while hilarious, seems to have anger issues. He's dropped the F bomb a couple times during the semester. He's an OK professor. I found his office hours to be useless but if you are good with maths you shouldn't find this course hard. Just practice the problems he puts on Blackboard and you'll be fine.
This guy is a beast.
Dont get me wrong moses is a good guy, he has jokes but hes a terrible professor. His notes available are very confusing sometimes they correlate with things in class sometimes they go off topic. Id rather pay $500 for a textbook than use his notes. In class he does steps in head assuming his students are just as smart as him. Were not stop skipin
Not a bad guy, knows his stuff but he moves at insane paces. Not his fault the Finite material is some of the most pointless "math" in the world (what is the probability a password has a 6 next to a D and begins with a 3??). Pretty strict and his quizzes are brutal. Pay attention to his notes, they are tough to follow. Good professor though.
Moses is a tough grader and you must write your answers his way. He does not use a textbook, but posts notes that he writes the day before class. If he notices students are struggling he will take an extra day to go over previous material. He posts practice problems, midterms and exams. We had a pop quiz every week, 14 in total but he dropped 5.
Had him for both Finite & Calc, honestly he makes the class very difficult and is SO hard to satisfy. If things are not done exactly the way he wants, he will give you a bad grade. He is an major perfectionist and his quizzes are really hard. His notes are often confusing and he skips steps when solving problems. He's not the nicest guy either.
I wish I could write all day about how fantastic professor Moses is. He is kind, willing to help his students learn, and very, very intelligent. Seriously. Go to class, do the practice problems, and pay attention and you will be fine. He is a hard professor, but his classes are so worth it. I had a blast. Go Moses!
Professor Moses is a great professor! He is very approachable and always willing to help. The course is challenging as there is a lot of material to cover and the exams are always strenuous. For those in the business school, Professor Moses is by far your best bet. Put the work in and it will pay off.
Moses is tough, but you just have to try. It's an entry level math course but you still need to go to class, do the homework. The quizzes almost every class are not that hard. If you're someone who had to do a lot of practice problems in high school, that will probably be the case again. Not terrible, not easy.
Once you get the hang of the way he wants you to do things, the class will feel a lot easier. He's a strict grader, but he's very approachable and wants you to do well. All you have to do is ask for help, and he'll gladly help you. (P.S. take advantage of advance feedback for the homework problems that he offers)
DO NOT TAKE FINITE MATHEMATICS WITH MOSES!! He gives 10 minute pop quizzes at the end of every class and each question takes a lot of time. He is very condescending and does not want his students to succeed. There is no textbook so its very difficult to find practice problems for tests. I dropped out of the class and am doing much better now!
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. I attended his office hours twice a week to just be told "You should already know this." He is very condescending and unwilling to help his students. I have never taken a harder class. My studying for this class hurts my other classes and I still cannot do well. DO. NOT. TAKE. THIS. CLASS.
He is a really nice guy. But avoid taking a class with him at all costs
BE PREPARED TO TEACH YOURSELF EVERYTHING. The class, in the beginning, is generally easy, and if you can't learn from his notes, then go online. The problem begins towards the last few weeks of class when we learn probability. However, I would advise taking this class then Calc.
Professor Moses is not a bad guy, but isn't a good professor. He has weird criteria for how you write your answers and comes off as rude. He makes the math more complicated than it is. At least he gives plenty of examples in class. To put it simply, it's not a class you can breeze through, you have to work and put up with him.
Loved taking classes with Moses! i took math1051 and 1252 with him, and got easy A in both classes. He is a tough grader but he cares a lot about his students and is always willing to help. He gives a lot of pop quizzes every week, but he drops 2 lowers scores. Just pay attention in class and you'll do well!
Prof. Moses is a good teacher, he explains the concepts very well and makes sure everyone understands the material yet every week there are pop quizzes and the hw is graded very harshly. If you are good at math you will be fine, if you are not do not take this professor or you will not get above a C.
Professor Moses is not the nicest human being, however, his teaching styles are good. His lecture notes are good, but can be hard to understand at times. His office hours are worthless as he doesn't answer your questions, and just tells you to look over his lecture notes.
He gives pop quizzes almost every class, so if you skip you will fail. He also has an unclear way of teaching by not working each problem step by step but skipping steps, making it extremely hard to follow and understand what he tries to teach. Overall, not a great professor and avoid at all costs.
Hard and confusing
Moses is honestly the worst! I'm not a big math person, which is why I took his class, and it was ridiculously annoying for no reason. If you don't do a problem EXACTLY how he does it the entire thing is wrong. If you can't get the other teacher then I would honestly take calc instead.
I only drop 1 class and withdraw I class in first year. They are all Moses class.
It's possible to get an A with Moses, but you'll definitely have to work for it. He's specific in how things need to be written and will take points away if they're not perfect. Lots of pop quizzes, but those aren't too bad. Workload seems manageable but his condescending demeanor and constant negativity make it hard to enjoy this class.
Moses' class is really not that bad. You just have to take the time to do the problems that he posts on blackboard and pay attention as he does the problems. Next, you HAVE to go to class and you HAVE to look like you're paying attention. He has a pop quiz handy EVERY class (he told us). Be on top of studying for his class and you'll get an A.
I went into this class having already taken calculus in high school and the professor over complicated everything to such an extent that I greatly struggled. He attempts to simply things by using "blobs" and "squares" but it only confuses you more. He is an unfair grader on homeworks and quizzes, and often got very angry and screamed at the class.
One of the worst professors! His quizzes are extremely difficult and he is so annoying when it comes to grading. If things aren't exactly the way he wants he will take off many points! Not very approachable either, he makes the class confusing and just over complicates the concepts. You will struggle if you aren't good at math. Don't take Moses!
Worst professor I've ever had. Disorganized lectures, no explanation of the arithmetic he is teaching, not receptive to questions. He becomes frustrated when students do not do well in his class or ask questions he deems "elementary". Two quizzes a week with not enough time to complete them. Don't make the mistake I did and take this class. Awful
He's awful. Don't take finite math with him, quizzes are really difficult and he just overcomplicates the entire class. He's so picky about everything and will take off many points for even the slightest errors. Least favorite professor at GW. GPA killer
HE IS NOT THAT BAD. Sure, he's a bit pedantic and you'll have to listen to him groan about how to properly write fractions and that you've got to "get this stuff." But the course material is easy. PS News Flash: you want lots of quizzes--he only counts the top few so more quizzes better your grade.
don't skip class, you could miss a pop quiz and get a zero. he has very specific expectations for every problem, which can get very confusing. If you have to take the class, do the homework, do a practice problem or two every night, and study for the tests and you will be fine. just make sure you do exactly what he tells you to! and TAKE NOTES!!
Does a lot of work in his head. Skips from steps to steps. Easy grading scale. Very anal on how you present your answers. Gives notes on his lectures and puts them online, but it is still a good idea to attend class.
The worst professor ever at GW. He makes things complicated and expects you to write the problems the way he writes. Takes many points off unnecessarily. His teaching style is not clear. Do not take his class, if you want to get a good grade. Avoid him at all cost. I would not recommend him.
Moses' class isn't of hard material but gives a lot of trouble to students. Moses isn't a nice teacher, if you go to his office hours he might call you stupid. BUT it's not a hard class. He posts all material online. He's also super responsive, before submitting homework you can email it to him and he will send you back feedback. Super helpful
Moses isn't that bad, he's just very good at mental math so when he presents the problems, he's able to solve them really quick which throws you off since you're still trying to understand the problem, he already has an answer presented. There's a lot of quizzes but he drops them and he is very anal about the way he wants homework done.
Moses is a very formulaic teacher and will tell you exactly what he wants your answers to look like which is nice. He will take off stupid points but his problems aren't hard if you're decent at math. Many "pop"short quizzes (all open notes) but he drops a lot of them so they're nice grade boosters. Homework due every 2 weeks (usually easy).
This was my first ever calc class. There are pop quizzes once a week. If you do not do well on the quizzes go visit him during office hours- it makes the class a lot more manageable. Moses will not give help with homework assignments but will help you with practice problems very similar to the homework questions during office hours.
This man provided a wealth of knowledge at the expense of my mental health. Tests were extremely stressful, but proved to be rather easy (when you studied 10+ hours) and quizzes were harder than the tests. Get ready for some 0s on quizzes if you do not go to lecture. He also believes he is amazing, and he is far from it.
He is so straightforward. "Pop" quizzes become expected-so really no surprise. Plus, all open note, even open internet. He keeps highest 8 quiz grades, so I suggest getting high grades at the beginning, before the probability unit. People who complain of his pickiness are just lazy because he clearly tells you EXACTLY what he wants. Just do it.
Not as bad as people say. Sure, he has specific ways he wants things done, but if you do it the way he teaches you'll be fine. Open-note, open-internet pop quizzes at least once a week (he keeps the top 8 quiz scores). He also drops the lowest homework grade. He does lots of mental math during lectures, but otherwise he's fine.
This professor is tricky. He is very demanding about exactly what he wants, and at first it's difficult and frustrating to figure out what is it that you need to do. Once you realize that all you need to do is use his lecture notes, you could easily get an A if you put in the time. He drops the lowest quizzes and lowest homework, which really helps
It has been a year since I've taken his class and I still cannot get over how terrible he was. Rude, easily angered, unaccommodating, unforgiving, and doesn't care how much effort you put into his class. Do anything you can not to take him!!!
He's so horrribbleee just don't take him for real how could a professor be this bad he just purposely wants you to fail his class I think he gets an orgasm from seeing his students fail
Moses is an extremely rude and confusing professor. He makes the class so much harder than it should be and I consistently struggled on his pop quizzes. You must show up. The quizzes are hard to predict and he grades them very difficultly! I would not recommend this professor, he makes the class too hard and you will struggle if you're bad at math.
he gives lot of work but being consistent and doing all work seriously can easily fetch an A, plus he puts in so much effort in making lecture notes and repeats the concepts again and again so that everyone is clear
This man was actually TERRIBLE. As a senior in a calc 1 class he made the class impossible. There is no textbook. He gives you his personal notes & expects you to learn everything from those. He is extremely condescending & you feel bad if you ask a question. He told me not to get a tutor, just to ask him. Super hard/irrational grader. AVOID HIM!!
This is not a calc class. This is a class on how MICHAEL MOSES does calc problems. he takes off points for whatever reason he can find, like boxing your answer, writing fractions with a slash, or not having a 100% perfect log curve drawn even if you got the the right answer. literally the most unpleasant/condescending man EVER. also no textbook/TA?
Professor Moses is a great professor, and getting an A in his class is extremely attainable if you actually show up to class and put in the work. You can email him photos of your homework and he will revise it, and he drops you two lowest quiz scores. He is tough, but in my opinion a great teacher and extremely fair.
Moses is excellent. He's only tough and rude to you if you even bother to ask questions after not paying attention in class, which is only logical. Even though he posts all his lectures online, go to class because there is at least 1 "pop" quiz every week. Practice a lot, follow his detailed instructions, show effort and it's an easy A- or A.
Demeaning to students. Does not help the students succeed. Goes through lectures that have almost little to no relationship to his exams. Demands his students live in his office hours. Is totally not understanding of students who are taking his class part-time or who to manage work-like balance - holds it against. Employment peaks poorly of GW.
Just about everyone who has taken a class with Michael can attest that he is a thoroughly unbearable human being. He is extremely uncompromising and degrading, and his arrogance is second to none. The class itself is relatively easy, but it's simply not worth your time to even consider taking this class. Take an equivalent course over the summer.
Awful!! Don't take Moses. He is the worst professor at GW and makes this class extremely difficult and confusing. His quizzes were so hard, and you feel very unprepared for them!!! Rude and arrogant professor. He is the most picky grader and will find mistakes in your work even if they are not there. The Worst!!
One of the best Math professors, let alone professors overall at George Washington.
He doesn't have a TA for the class so if we don't understand something we have to go to him, but he doesn't exactly teach math very well. He doesn't explain where he got his numbers and so if you go to him during office hours, you'll get the same thing that he gave during the lecture. Honestly, this class needs a TA.
He is hands down one of the worst professors at GW. He degrades people who don't understand the information the first time. He will just say "look at the notes," even if you don't understand it. He doesn't like it when you have his notes opened during lectures. He pretends to be nice during lecture, but a total jerk in office hours.
Expect a pop quiz every single time you go to class. He hates having TAs. Go to office hours and he will make you feel bad about yourself and not be helpful. If he doesn't like the way you write expect to lose a lot a points. You will lose points for everything. Also does not like you taking notes during his MATH lecture. I dreaded going.
He's super funny, beware there is a lot of quizzes in this class, but its helpful to raise your grade. Attendance is "mandatory" if you miss class and there was a quiz you can't make it up. He genuinely wants you to succeed in the class and is always there after class and in office hours.
one of the worst professors at GW, he doesn't care about the effort you put in his class. He will Grade you on grammar in a math class which I find hilarious, try to avoid him at all costs.
Literally, such a pain to get through this class. My roommate and I practically gouge our eyes out during his lectures. You will hear "Questions, questions, questions?" so many times, and he will say he doesn't want to emphasize how you write your answers then go into a 40 minute rant about it. Not the worst professor, but could be A LOT better.
Moses teaches calc the moses way. This would be alright, if he wasn't a condescending jerk about it who makes you feel stupid for missing a slight thing. He gives you his own notes, which are hard to follow, but slightly better than a text book. He did a horrible job moving the class online for COVID- unflexible, rude, and over penalizing.
I love Professor Moses. He's a great teacher, and if you do everything he tells you to, you'll do fine.
I should have heeded the warnings before taking Moses' class - he really does set you up for failure. With everything that is working against you with a full course load, this class is designed to drag you down. Ask questions during class or office hours? He will make you feel like an idiot and publicly humiliate you. DO NOT take this class!
He is the most unfair professor I have ever encountered. He doesn't want you to learn how to do math he wants you to learn how to do his own math and takes off points if you don't solve everything his way. I took high level calc in HS and he did not give me points in tests (my answers were correct) because I used a method other than his own. SUCKS
Just dont take professor Moses. He literally takes points off from everything. He only accepts his own methods and will take off marks if you dont follow them. The class and material itself isn't hard but the professor truly makes it hard. Don't take it with Moses!
just a very very very bad professor.
This class is supposed to be for non-STEM majors but the prof doesn't treat it that way. He's a tough grader and there is no textbook, so all you have to work with is his lectures/notes and you have to do the solutions in his specific style or you'll lose points. If you care about your GPA, I would avoid this class if possible.
Pop Quizzes. No textbook. Kind of tough, and not very clear in lecturing, can be rude sometimes. As long you have some friends to help each other out, you'll probably be fine. Only five homeworks and two exams.
Just graduated GW and I can honestly say that Moses was the worst professor I had in my four years here. Quizzes were insanely hard and he is most annoying grader you can possibly imagine. Thinks you're stupid when you ask questions. AVOID him at all costs! He is the worst!
The worst professor at GW by far. Not only is he a horrendous professor, he is one of the rudest human beings I have ever met. He makes you feel like you are dumb when you ask questions during office hours. If you don't do the work his way on the homework, exams, and quizzes, he penalizes you. He should not be a professor. Do NOT take him.
This man is ridiculous in terms of grading things. He takes off points even if you solve problems in columns to save paper. It's his way for the highway, if you ask him for help, he tells you to read his notes. Overall ridiculous in the way he grades things.
Professor Moses is the worst professor I have ever had. I had to drop the course before it even finished. He refused to give constructive feedback, nor explain what he wanted. Granted this course was taught online, however, I have heard the same from those who have taken him in person. Do not take Moses unless you want a miserable semester.
I've been taking his class for 3 weeks and it truly is the worst class ever. He grades ridiculously strict and takes off points if you don't format your answers like the way he does. There are no actual lectures so you have to teach the material yourself, which he does a TERRIBLE job explaining bc he thinks you already know the concepts needed.
I get it's been hard for professors to transition & adapt to this new situation that we live in. However, Prof. Moses fails to even meet the bare minimum. You basically have to teach yourself everything and if you don't do things his specific way, then you're screwed. As long as I can help it, I will never take him again and it seems i am not alone
terrible. if I could I would give him a 0/5 rating.
Professor Moses is a good guy however he fails to realize that everyone's situation at home is different (technology, etc). He grades everything super strict and takes off unnecessary points if it is not his way. I have a WAY better grade in calc than I do here, this should be an easy A if you try but it is not.
A lot of the ratings on here make sense when it comes to technology, strict grading, & teaching yourself. However, Moses is super helpful and *regarding online platform 2020* if you watch all of his lectures, go to his Q&A, and take good notes you will get an A easy. The problem types are given to you step by step meaning you have all the answers.
If you learn better through live classes and not recorded lectures, I would not suggest taking this class. It has been by far one of my hardest classes and he will literally ridicule you for getting a concept wrong in help sessions in front of everyone. Just listen to the rest of the reviews.
STAY AWAY. I took his 6 week online class over the summer and he is the most inflexible professor I have come across at GW. I was in a remote area and I did not have any service, so I couldn't turn in my homework until I had internet access. Due to COVID and no internet you would think he'd be flexible. Had to drop this class halfway to save my GPA
This is an easy class if you stay on top of everything and don't make silly mistakes. All you have to do is watch the weekly lessons, do the homework, and practice. He also gives practice quizzes that are very similar to the actual quizzes. He is very strict with how he wants you to write your solutions, but it's doable.
I would not recommend taking this class. Professor Moses does not teach at all and you are expected to basically teach yourself with his notes and short videos. Everything in his class is definitely doable but he just has a very specific way of wanting things done, but also has no layout of teaching the students.
Moses is an interesting character. Some don't give him enough time to warm up to them, but truthfully you'll either love him or hate him. To me this class wasn't as bad as people make it seem. Put in the work, study often, and you'll do just fine. I'm waiting on my final score, but so far I have an A-. If you're majoring in Business, take this
Grade is based on weekly quizzes, 5 homework assignments, a midterm, and a final. He is very specific when it comes to writing solutions and does not want you to show any of your work. Can be confusing at first, but once you get used to it, it's fine. Has multiple Q&A sessions each week, you just have to attend one (rest is asynchronous).
Easy class if you're good at math. Also, he allows you to send your homework solutions in for advanced feedback which is really nice.
Michael was a great professor for being online. He assigns asynchronous video lectures (at most 1 hour worth of videos for the week) for math 1051. I found the material very helpful. If you need extra assistance, you can go to the recitations or schedule a one-on-one. He does have a strict solution format for students, but there are no surprises.
He is the rudest and most unforgiving professor I have ever had - which makes it even harder with online classes. If you do not do every single step his way (regardless if your way is mathematically acceptable), he will count you off. He is quick to anger when you don't understand concepts - overall a smart man but extremely rude and inconsiderate.
Here is the thing. His lectures make sense only if the previous one made sense, you get lost once and you're done. He gives a lot of assignments and is cool about drop grades and i used all of them. I gave this class a ton of effort but i would recommend anyone else because the stress is not worth it. All his lessons are self made, no outside help
The material for the class is not too entirely difficult but Professor Moses is very unforgiving when it comes to notation and how you format work and solutions. He also gets irritated when students don't get a concept right away. The class moves quick so don't fall behind. Beware quizzes and exams are time limited and often not enough time given.
I have taken a Moses class about three times now. Study, do things his way and sit there and listen in class. I think the value of his teaching style won't be apparent till you are older. When u sit in class and think to yourself "is this guy an a**hole" you'll come to realize that the answer is maybe, but so is the rest of the world so deal w/ it
Never had such a difficult professor. Online learning, he is VERY unforgiving when it comes to time, the quizzes and tests almost never have enough time and if you're off by even a minute he takes off a huge number of possible points. He is a very "my way or the highway" professor, in that you BETTER write in his notation if you want to pass. Hard.
I took his 1051 and 1252. He has clear guidelines on grading, so there are no surprises. Midterm and final are weighted heavily, but you have chances with bonus points on the exams. He only takes the 8 best quizzes from you, so your grade is always better than it seems. He's not bad. He can be rude at times, but emails back right away at least
The worst professor ever! he doesn't care about students. Avoid him
Professor Moses is a kind and caring professor. His online lectures are sufficient for test preparedness, but he is an extremely tough grader and often takes points off unnecessarily. Make sure if you do take his class, you follow his instructions to the letter.
Prof moses is a horrible professor! I will never recommend his class. If you choose his class you will not be learning math, but you will learning moses math. He has a strict way of writing answers that makes his class uncomplicated compared to other gwu math profs. Please stay out of his class for your own good. Your fellow GW peer
Okay so his reviews are awful. He is very particular about how he wants you to give your solutions. But, all you have to do is your part. Attend lectures, pay attention, do the homework. And he checks your homework solutions before you submit which helps your grade! Not an insane course. Just an A you have to work for.
How Prof Moses teaches math is very unusual. He has his own way of math and doesn't accept any other form. He extremely cares about how the math is presented and will penalize you in case you do any different method. He does not care about his students and will sometimes laugh when students ask questions. I do not recommend...
The material itself is not difficult, however he is very picky and you need to do everything by his rules. He is very organized, and if you do everything just the way he likes it you will get a B. He doesn't really do A's. Best of luck, you will need it.
Class is mandatory if you want to do well, but you can skip Mondays, Wednesdays are quiz days. We have a quiz every week. His office hours are very intimidating so you should ask your questions during class. He's a very strict grader. He gives advanced checking for homework, but he grades everything so hard for no reason. Soooooo good luck!
Literally avoid at all costs. Change your math path if you have to. Save yourself.
Ok, so here's the deal... Moses' class is a great experience if you can put your pride to the side. He is extremely knowledgeable, brutally honest, and has dry humor which is quite funny. EXTREMELY passionate about math. He is nit-picky about his steps, but if you follow them without complaints there is no reason you shouldn't do well.
There are weekly quizzes, and there is no text other than his pre-written notes and short instructional videos. He comes off as very harsh to students but is aware of it, and I respect him for it. While I did not find attending class a necessity (the notes are a good teacher), I would suggest going for the clarity and the ability to ask questions.
If you're willing to go to class and make sure you understand the material each week you'll be totally fine. He's particular about how you write answers but a consistent grader. It's not super fun to contact him outside of class, but DO IT if needed. He provides very helpful midterm and final prep - take this over calc any day!!!
Moses is a technocrat and very inane is his grading, you lose points for writing 1/2 instead of ½. He has clear grading standards, weekly quizzes, and the homework is best done in small increments. He offers advance feedback on the HW, so it is easy to get 100%. He does not curve. He drops 1 HW and 2 quizzes. He def has an ego, so beware.
Professor Moses is hilarious in that he roasted students in front of the class about once a month for showing up late then kicked them out. Quizzes and tests are graded unnecessarily harsh. He is egotistical, but it is amusing. Also, you MUST do the work the EXACT way he teaches it. 9/10 points are for how the work is done, answer is irrelevant.
quiz every week hw not too much, he gives good feedback, but grading are super harsh be prepared to do work even on weekends if you take this class
I would never recommend this teacher to my worst enemy. If you are a new student, pls save yourself.
Moses is an annoying person to talk to and seems unapproachable. It's not impossible to do well in his class, you just have to do things exactly how he wants them, even if it seem strange.
I mean Moses can be rude at times and preference is factored into grading. But at the end of the day, his guidelines are clear and instruction is thorough. Just make sure you don't get behind and you'll be more than OK.
The only way you're gonna succeed is if you do things HIS way. He is so formal and boring while reading from his notes. Weekly quizzes in class and discussions are mandatory. If you're the type of person who does math in your own way, don't take him!!!
This class is more about this man's ego above anything. Took Calc 1 because 24+ AP Credits, and Calc is my strongpoint. Slight deviations from his format even with the correct answer, expect more than half points off. Slightly simplifying a derivative to make calculations easier may result in full points off. Also rude when providing feedback.
If you take effort into it, grade over B+. He gives quizzes every week on Wednesday. If you are ready to do exercises that is given and read his feedback of your hw. Ask questions super responsible for his course and his students. He won't get back to emails in the evening, but he will definitely get back to you the next morning(8am).
He's really not that bad. He just has a very specific way f teaching and expects you to follow. If you do everything that is told (and he will explicitly tell you) you'll be fine.
Michael Moses gives a quiz every week. Although you give him the correct answer, you lose points if you do not do it precisely as he would like to see it. Mathematical writing is too essential for him too. He does not give extra credit, and his office hours are just him repeating the same things he says in class and in his lecture videos
I genuinely like Professor Moses, but his teaching style is very difficult to keep up with. It is an entirely new format in comparison to high school (show no work), and he has unnecessarily harsh requirements/expectations. No textbook, only his notes, and videos. In other words, it is entirely his own version of math and isn't for everyone.
He yelled at our entire class this morning and then ended class 50 minutes early. He has a bit of a temper. Also, he looks for nothing less than perfection when grading homework assignments. Attendance is practically mandatory because of weekly quizzes, but be prepared to listen to his rants about how lazy students are.
Although seeming harsh at the start, is true to everything that he says. If you listen to the things he says in his lectures and taking them 110% into account you will be fine. If he says spend 3 hours a week spend those three hours a week. When he says to look in his notes, the answer will be in there.Grading is harsh if you dont look at his notes
I would never take this professor again.
He uses his own well-organized notes which make it easy to follow, but you have to pay attention because you have quiz every week on the pervious weeks material. He's unpleasant and has snapped at students before because he came in on a bad mood.
Prof. Moses has weekly pop quizzes with your lowest 4/12 being dropped. Each quiz is open note, 1-2 questions with partial credit but it is very easy to bomb them. He emails you your grade multiple times throughout the semester which was helpful. I don't recommend taking unless this class fills your math requirement easier than any other path.
Quiz every week, drops 4 lowest quiz scores. Drops lowest homework score. Overall fine teacher, class isn't hard as long as you attend lectures and recitation. Moses is available for office hours often. Have to show answers his way, which you get used to. Can have a temper... Detailed notes are on BB for you to use along with videos, very helpful!
I get that everyone has different teaching styles, but theoretically the point of pursuing higher education is to learn, so teaching a class that doesn't facilitate learning, but rather promotes following orders and demands intricately regurgitated information is pointless in aiding students in pursuit of knowledge, especially in mathematics.
My guy is one of the hardest classes I've taken. Just make sure you know what you are doing... get help early and find a tutor because doing this class alone is not for most.
Not as bad as everyone says. He gives tools to succeed--- lecture notes, videos, practice tests + problems. The only hard part of the class is module 5 calculating probabilities but he drops lowest 4 quizzes + hw. Exams are more difficult, study hard go to recitations + class. He is good at teaching. Can have a temper but you will be totally fine.
Professor Moses takes a lot of time to make sure students understand the material and he is very accessible outside of class. There's only 5 homework and the lowest is dropped and 10-12 quizzes but the lowest 4 are dropped. However, he is VERY specific about how answers are written. Make sure you pay attention to exactly what you need to write.
An extremely caring and passionate professor. Assignments, quizzes, and tests are clear and easy if you follow his notes. Moses will tell you what he wants you to learn and how to show you learned. Would recommend this Professor to anyone going into the corporate sector or another field with strict guidelines, really prepares you well for this!
Not as bad as everyone says. The quizzes and homeworks are VERY clear, there were no surprises on any of the material. He takes his time to thoroughly explain all of the material and he is accessible outside of class. Neither the lectures nor the recitations are mandatory.
Moses is great at explaining the math. His videos are super helpful, and his lectures are clear as well. He can often be condescending. Hard to get an A, but A- is straightforward if you watch the videos and do the practice problems. Probably better than other Math profs for 1051.
Has an extremely short temper. Even if you try to go to his office hours, he will still explain it the exact same way he did before and doesn't care if you don't get it he just says you aren't doing enough. Weekly quizzes are short (2-4 questions) so its easy to lose points.
Very easy to get a good grade if you pay attention in class. He posts all the class notes on Blackboard making it easy to catch up if you miss class. Quizzes every week but he posts practice quizzes which are very similar. Allows you to get one check per homework problem before turning it in so you can get feedback to improve and fix any errors.
AVOID!!!!!! Worst experience and he is not a good person. Take this with someone else or take it online....
Moses truly is such a caring and kind professor. Get to know him and the content of the class, it all works out in the end. He wants to support you, but you have to be willing to reach out, adapt, and understand what he is asking of you.
He's an excellent professor, providing comprehensive study materials from notes to videos. If you're accustomed to learning from videos, lectures may not be crucial. His grading criteria are transparent, making him an outstanding professor.
Professor Moses explains concepts well, but can be particular about answers. Quizzes and homework help you learn, though exams are tough. unstuckstudy AI was a lifesaver for practice and study prep.
Professor moses is a great professor. He gives you all the resources (powerpoints and notes) to get an A. This class is also very easy and there's also 1 quiz per week. But there is only 1 difficult unit which will need work to understand.
ABSOLUTELY DO NOT TAKE HIM AT ALL COSTS Without a doubt Moses is the worst professor I have ever encountered here at GW. He is demaning, condecending, and flat out rude. He makes you feel absolutely awful if you don't understand something, but going to see him to ask for help will only make it worse. Ruins your mental health so AVOID.
Terrible professor! Absolutely ZERO care for the hard work you put into this class. He is a tough grader and wants everything done HIS WAY according to HIS TEXT. In his syllabus he advises to only go to him for questions, and when you're struggling will tell you, "there isn't anything else I can recommend you do other than use MY TEXT." Avoid!
If you have the ability to take a different math do it. The material isn't hard, he's just anal about answering it in his way. Office hours/TAs are useless because he teaches it the same way. He always doesn't want you to go to anyone else for help which doesn't make sense. He also is inconsiderate. You're better off taking Calc II.
Although Moses is a great guy, this class is diabolical. Coming into College, I wasn't the greatest at math but still couldn't evade not taking a math first semester. There is a quiz every Wednesday. The maths he covers in this unit is unlike anything you've seen before, and if you have seen it before, he forces you to solve it in HIS way.DONTDOIT
This isn't the math you are expecting. If you don't follow his way and present everything exactly the way he wants you will fail the class.
He's very specific about his grading, if not followed points WILL be deducted. Unit isn't very difficult and he is always available for help. No one goes to recitation but the TA's can def help. He def knows what he's doing, he's just picky.
He gives you everything you need to succeed: lots of online videos and practice, slow step-by-step lectures, open-note pop quizzes that follow an exact format. No trick questions, he tells you exactly what to do and how to do it. This is the first time I've excelled in math in a long time - just pay attention! Will be taking him again.
Very rigid guidelines for how he wants work to be submitted. You can't really show your work, he doesn't recommend going to tutors, and he is sometimes rude and condescending to students during office hours. Very annoying course.
Anyone who says Professor Moses is rude is dead wrong. While he is particular about solutions, he does provide you with an extreme amount of practice material and notes. His lectures are slow but very effective and makes the material very easy. Show up and you will be do great. A grade of 95% for an A is ridiculous though.
Very poor lecturer and unhelpful. A lot of opportunities to boost your grade with homeworks and weekly open-note quizzes. He also provides a ton of practice material that is very similar to the exams. I would say that he's not a great teacher, but the class itself isn't bad with how much material he gives you to work with. Non-mandatory recitations
Prof Moses has a very specific grading criteria as to how he likes things written out. Half the difficulty in this class is remember what you are 'allowed' to write. The lecture slides can be confusing but he posts videos as well to help.
Prof Moses has exceptionally well-crafted materials, notes, practice quizzes, and exams, which is a necessity In my experience, you'll have to work harder on some chapters than others (BEWARE of Probability; you will either get it or not) He presents as rude but is really just blunt. His quizzes can be hit or miss. Take time to use those materials
He is a very good and smart prof. However this makes it hard to follow his train of thought, when teaching he goes over the steps like they're common knowledge/does multiple steps in one (most of the time doesn't explain/he does very briefly). If I would get distracted for 5 min I would be lost. However he gives u the resources necessary to succeed
He is a nice person, but there is only one way to do things. Make sure you understand his way of solving the problem because his way is the only way he will accept it. He does not explain concepts in different ways, so if you don't understand it you will have a lot of trouble. When he answers a question in class, sometimes it can feel infantilizing
DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS IF U DON'T WANT TO TEACH URSELF FOR WHOLE SEMESTER This guy literally failed most of the student in his class. Be ready for every week quiz, No matter if you write the write answer and formula, he only cares about the format. And he's super disrespectful, he y'all at student and only trust himself all the time.
I took both 1051 and 1252. I can't understand why people dislike him. He is very specific about the structure of answers, but as long as you study his notes or watch his videos, it's NOT hard to remember what to write and what not to write. The material itself is pretty easy. I'm convinced people just don't put in the effort.
The professor is amazing and gives feedbacks. He is very helpful and immediately responds to the mails regarding questions.
I had Moses for both 1051 and 1252. In hindsight idk why his rating is so low. Yes he is a tough grader, yes he may seem out of reach (except if u email/ office hours). BUT, he is a traditional math teacher in every sense. Breaks down every topic/unit into a code, tells u exactly what he wants. Makes math easy. Take him if u appreciate tough love.
If you aren't religious, pick one and start praying. No textbook, just his "notes" (generous term). Exceptionally available outside of class but equally rude and condescending. Very unclear grading criteria and gets mad when you ask him to clarify. His way or the highway. Just avoid at all costs. Can't possibly be worth it.
This class is way harder than it needs to be, mostly because he basically creates his own curriculum, giving you no outside resources to work with. Like even the academic commons can't rly help you with this material. He gives 3 practice finals/midterms and they're all pretty much the same, and then the actual exam is totally different.
Genuinely the worst professor I've ever had and will ever have. His way or the highway, but won't explain it to you. Accessible outside of class, but so condescending and rude you'll wish you hadn't asked. If you don't practice a religion, pick one and pray. Avoid at all costs. Positive reviews are Russian assets. Never met anyone who liked him.
I've never seen a professor stingier with grades. He shows no respect toward students and always acts grumpy. He gives too many quizzes and makes the exams way too long for the short time we're given. If I were you, I would never take a class with him.
He's the harshest grader I've had in college. Never answers emails properly and often responds in a rude tone. I didn't feel respected as a student. If you care about your GPA, avoid his class.
This course was definitely challenging and time-consuming, but it's not impossible to get a good grade in if you put in the right amount of time.
Structures the class completely how he wants to and if you mess up it's on you. More quizzes to do than homework and does not even show you how he finds the answers in his solutions. If you do bad he blames it on you and does not even seem like he wants to help.
harsh grader
Moses is an extremely rude professor who doesn't allow any outside resources (no YouTube help PERIOD) because his 'system' is so strict that you cannot learn any other way. Tough grader and will mark you down for everything. Very accessible for help, but not the kindest emailer. Get ready to lock in, and question your sanity.
Very particular.
This professor doesn't allow you to do work any other way than his way while also being very rude and disrespectful to his students . He doesn't accommodate their needs and only cares that things go his way or no way at all
Go to officer hours? You're getting yelled at or treated like you're not intelligent. Ask question in class? That was a dumb question. You're only allowed to use his notes to study or attempt to understand the material.
Makes a not hard subject incredibly hard. Maybe it would be helpful if a math professor ACTUALLY shows the math!!!
Honestly if you don't have to take this class don't. He's extremely rude. His way or the highway. The content isn't even as hard as he makes it out to be.
Professor Moses is an excellent professor. He's very available outside of class, gives clear grading criteria, and gives you all the resources you need to do well. If you put in any amount of effort, you will do very well in this class. He makes it very simple to learn the problems and how to show your work for them. 10/10 would take again.
The course content is very very specific for this class, and the Professor is very exact. Attendance is only necessary on days you have quizzes or must submit homework. Moses has lots of office hours and has very detailed and specific videos explaining all of the content. Class is overall okay.
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