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Would Retake84
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What Students Say
“Easily the best math teacher I've ever had”
MATH103 - 5.0 rating“Mike is a great guy and I don't have a single complaint about his class”
ME101 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
69%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.15 avg changeRatings by Course
101
5.0
(1)ENG101
5.0
(2)ECEME101
5.0
(4)ECE216
5.0
(5)ME01
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MEECE
3.0
ENG101
2.0
ME01
2.0
082
2.0
MATH082
1.8
Reviews (84)
He's a good guy
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pretty cool
It was fun. The material wasn't too hard but it could have been more clear if you could speak slower. You have a tendency to speak to fast : ) otherwise your teaching skills are not bad, you're a pretty cool teacher!
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Good teacher, goes a little fast at times, but he makes sure you understand it. Very helpful, goes out of his way to get you prepared for the exam
Very helpful and is willing to go out of his way to make sure you understand material. During lecture he could go through the material a little slower. If you don't catch all the notes he will email them to you if you just ask him. He is good guy.
really good guy that went out of his way to make sure everyone understood the material and especially focused on individuals who needed the extra help
A very good instructor that do cares about us learning he material from his nonstop help--i think that the majority of students will like him, he do tries his best , and has a good potential, friendly too--best of luck in future.
keep on doing what your doing
Great Job with the class this semester. Thanks for everything, See ya later.
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A little too fast, but overall a very big help in making me better understand the concepts.
The class was differnt than other classes where we just sat around and listened to a lecture, it was a nice variety. I wish that there would have been more time in class to work on the cars though.
He is a good instuctor. He knows his stuff and is willing to help if you need it.
Very helpful! Explains things thoroghly. Decently funny. Overall a fun class.
Bay City boy, but I won't hold it against him!
awesome and great sense of humour in teaching! give him a raise SVSU!
He spaulding...
He's a great guy and its fun just talking to him. He also has good connections with a lot of people. :) But... a fun, laid back guy, got a question and he'll answer it as long as you ask him... if I get the chance, I'll take his classes again.
the best teacher i have ever had. i hope every teacher would be like him. he make the engineering so so so so so so so so easy. if u really want to fight for failing in his class, u will never win (lol) no buddy fail in his class....................:)
Very nice guy. Lectures are actually fun and he is always willing to help if you don't understand something.
Prof. Spaulding teaches a great class and has a great method of teaching. 90% of this class is hands on learning and a great way to get aquainted with the basics of engineering as well as meet some new people.
Spaulding was the BEST teacher I have ever had at SVSU!!! He was so helpful and I struggle in Math. He made things very clear and made them easy for me to understand. The best thing about Mr. Spaulding is he's not a "my way or the highway" type of guy!!! Thanks Mike!! :)
Mr. Spaulding was easily my favorite professor. His style was very laid back and stress free. Quizzes and test are majority of grade, but graded very easily. I recommend Mr. Spaulding very highly!
he make it easy with my limited english.he is the best teacher i have ever had i took 216 with other teacher and i got f then i took it with him last year and i got an A.he help alot till he make sure you get all what you need.i have ECE 101 this semester with him and i learned alot about ece.If i have chance to take other classes with him i will.
I have never been good at math, and that could be the reason I was in 082! But after taking Mike Spaulding's course, I learned the material with lots of help from him. He does an excellent job explaining things, and keeps students interested. He is my favorite professor at SVSU, without a doubt.
had him for 082 best math teacher i have ever had, he made everything clear and he takes the time to make sure you understand it,...and he always has an extra big gulp so don't let it surprise you if you see him with one everyday
Great! Super helpful and really easy I thought. I was never good at math and I got an A.
Hands down, he is the best math instructor I've ever had. I attempted and withdrew from this course several times before I took it with Mike and finally made it through. His willingness to stay after class to answer questions and better clarify topics sets him apart from other instructors. He's top notch and just a great guy! Highly recommend!*****
He was by far the best math instructor I have had in years. I am not too fond of math, but when he taught it, I felt as though I was a professional in it. He willingly helped the students and I a lot! He went over sections in a way we could understand. He also gave shortcuts on how to solve problems. I would highly recommend him to any students!
Professor Spaulding is a really nice guy who loves to help whenever he can. He makes the lectures fun and is quick with a joke. He makes sure that the students are paying attention and are understanding the material before moving on. Great prof and I highly recommend!! If he comes to class everyday with a big gulp, don't be surprised. It's natural.
Very to-the-point lectures, a huge help to our team. Really nice teaching style, very casual, always very open to comments.
Very good Professor!
Great teacher, funny guy makes it easy for the students
He really makes himself available to you if you need help and is understanding when things come up. It doesn't affect your grade technically to not go to class but really he cuts you more slack if you go and he does notice. He grades tests pretty standard and collects homework but grades fairly easy.
Very clear teaching, and very helpful. Overall a good class and would definitely recommend him.
Mr. Spaulding was genuinely innovative in the way he taught our lecture. Crisp, clear, and precise, the lectures were never [too] boring. The end-of-year exam wasn't hard at all (if you payed any attention in class), and the robotics competition was fantastic. This all makes for an awesome professor.
Best math teacher i had. Explained everything very well, showed how to problems the shorter easier way. Good reviews before exams which he gave out extra credit by going to them. Very willing to help and encourages you to ask for it.
Spaulding is a great professor. He's straight forward and honest when it comes to the quality of your work. Overall, a wonderful engineering professor.
Great professor for digital circuits. Very helpful when you don't entirely understand a concept.
the only thing i have bad to say about the class is that its on a thursday night otherwise if you work on your robot with your team and do the "howework" you'll pass with flying colors
Best math teacher I've had- ever! He actually takes time to explain things in a way that you can understand. He also is willing to help you outside of class if you need. Super nice guy and I'd recommend him to anyone. Take him if you can! :]
He is a great professor! I am not very good at math and he made everything very understandable and fun. I would recommend him to anyone! Really a great professor!
Great professor for Digital Circuits! Willing to work through any problems that you may have. Brings real world experience to class.
Mike Spaulding was absolutely great. Coming from a person who is incredibly math challenged, i found this class helping me 100%. There was never a time when i was hesitant to ask questions, e-mail him regarding homework, etc. He makes himself very available which always helps. I very much recommend Mr. Spaulding!
Took this class this past winter. Mike is one of the best professors at SVSU. He explains everything very clearly and always makes himself available. He is employed full time in the field and provides some interesting insight and career advice. Overall, Mike was an excellent teacher. It's unfortunate he doesn't teach more classes.
He is a very helpful professor. And good looking, too! Meow!
I absolutely recommend this class, he is a very nice teacher and very helpful. If you have to take a math class, i would definitely take it with him.
I loved this class! He's probably the most helpful teacher I've ever had. He explains everything very clear. Even if you just attempt a problem you automatically get 50% right. If you ever get a choice take him!
Great teacher. Runs the class really well.
Easily the best math teacher I've ever had. He explains things in a way that makes sense. If you don't get it right away, he'll take the time to work with you until you do get it.
Great professor. You can tell he loves what he does and he makes the class fun.
He is such a great professor! He truly helps his students and makes it so you can actually understand what's going on.
Mike is easily one of the better math professors I've ever had, explains things concise and to the point. Gives you the easy way first, because he doesn't believe in doing things the hard way.
I think if he wld slow down more people would feel comfortable with the math.
Great Professor take him any chance you get.
This professor loves what he does and it shows. He is very fair with grading assignments. Definitely recommend him for this class.
He's a great professor! He just goes a little fast so pay attention and go to class!
Truly a great professor. He really cares about his students and their well-being and is more than willing to help with any issue that comes up. You've got to put in effort to come out with a good grade but he makes the class fun and interesting so it's not bad at all. I highly recommend.
Best professor ever! He makes math less difficult and he makes the class interesting. Nice guy! I wish he could teach all math courses. I recommend him to everyone!
I love this guy! He is down to Earth, super helpful, and an all around fun guy to be around. He isn't hard on grading if you actually put even the tiniest of effort in. He's also very understanding and super kind. I would recommend him 100 times over!
This is the best professor Ive ever had. This is not an understatement I would recommend Spaulding over any teacher any day i love him to death! TAKE THIS CLASS 082 OR 103. YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!!!
Mike is awesome! Easily the best math teacher at SVSU. If you don't understand something go to him. He is very helpful and willing to help everyone out.
Pretty chill dude, very helpful and clarifies everything. you have to show up or you fail, practically hands out extra credit like it's nothing and everything is organized on Vspace. Straight forward class if you show up and do the work, you'll get an A.
Spaulding is the best I have had so far! He meets all the criteria of the best professor
Awesome professor! Took 082 once previously and failed, I currently have a B+! You don't need the book and lectures are short. Quizzes are once a week . MyMathLab is the only homework due. Always reviews before tests! Definitely retaking for future math classes.
DO WHATEVER YOU MUST TO HAVE HIM FOR YOUR MATH PROF! People tend to hear bad things about SVSU's math department but Mike Spaulding is by far the odd one out. He tells you exactly what to expect and wants you to pass. He is very intelligent and easy going, you will not regret taking him.
I had ECE-ME 101 with him and he was amazing. He is very laid back and gives amazing feedback. I would say do not skip because he does take attendance everyday. He is very helpful and always wants you to go to his office hours if you need help or is having issues with group projects.
Mike is such a chill professor, he cares a lot for his students passing and will do anything to help out- questions are always appreciated, respected and most importantly- ANSWERED!
Spaulding is a great teacher that has real world experience. He knows that this class is relatively easy but gives you good experience for future engineering classes and careers. Show up to class, give an honest effort and you will get an A. Would recommend to any freshmen unsure if engineering is the right major for them.
He pretty great. Blunt and honest about becoming an engineer. Material is relevant and interesting.
Very clear on whats going to be on the quizzes and let us use a "cheat sheet", but didn't even really need it. Class hardly ever went for the whole time and was quick to let us go.
absolutely FANTASTIC professor. you can tell he cares about his job and cares that his students are passing. Will help you out at any time of the day. More professors should strive to be like him.
This guy is amazing. He truly cares about his students and their success in the class. He will do just about anything that he can for you and he really knows his stuff. I would take him again in a heart beat and would recommend him to anybody!
Very good teacher, show up and participate you pass the class.
This was an extremely easy, fun course. Mike is a great guy and I don't have a single complaint about his class. If you're going into engineering at SVSU, you'll probably have to take this class, but I highly recommend taking it with Mike. It's a good time and he's someone who you can go to about almost anything.
Great teacher!!!
Mike is a great professor is is genuinely concerned for his students and their future.
ME 101 was a breeze with Spaulding. As long as you show up (attendance is graded) and pay attention during lecture you will be fine. Every test but 1 we got to use a sheet of paper where we could write anything on it we wanted, so tests were super easy. Very good class to take.
Best teacher I have had at SVSU. Enjoys teaching . Gives enough extra credit to replace 1 bad test.
Best math professor I have ever had. Takes time to explain things well. Makes it fun and easy to understand.
Amazing professor! Explains everything very well and makes you prepared for the test. Not a tough grader on exams! Gives a lot of extra credit to help your grade!
One of the best professors I've ever had! had him for math and engineering and he was so helpful and always knew what he was doing. He would take the time and help you with whatever you needed help with. Makes the class fun and enjoyable! Would highly recommend for any class he is teaching because he is awesome!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
69%
Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.15 avg changeRatings by Course
101
5.0
(1)ENG101
5.0
(2)ECEME101
5.0
(4)ECE216
5.0
(5)ME01
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MEECE
3.0
ENG101
2.0
ME01
2.0
082
2.0
MATH082
1.8