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Mike is a little bit spastic, but his there is a method to his madness. He is very clear, and is good at showing you potential road blocks you will run into. Most people don't like him because he expects something out of his students.

He's ok, pretty fair grader, and willing to help you out when needed.

Good teacher. Do the daily homework and you will be fine. He is willing to address any questions you have with the homework the next class which helps in understanding the material.

he's a funny teacher, can make stats interesting (or at least more so that anyone else I've met can)

Mike makes Statistics come alive. He is one of the most energetic and caring teachers I have ever had. He was very approachable and PATIENT with me during office hours and after class. His tests are challenging but he tells you what he expects. You aren't just a number in his class. Hands down the best math teacher I have had.

He's alright. I wouldn't say he suck. He's one of the good math teacher I have. Just do your homework daily and you'll do fine on the test. He's very loud and energietic, that's one thing I like about him. Just don't expect to slack off and fall behind because I promise you, you will be depressed.

I would encourage anybody to take Mike for statistics. He obviously enjoys what he is teaching and you can see it in the way he takes the time to deal with his students. Thanks to his extra time I was able to understand Minitab. He sures moves around a lot, but his material is very well organized and clear.

Marzinske was awesome. I really enjoyed his class. He is really devoted to the success of his students. I would take higher level math courses with him

Great Teacher!!

He is hard, but he will prepare you for the next class.

Great Teacher!

He is a good teacher, he goes really fast though.

Awesome Teacher! I really feel ready for for the next class.

If you don't do the assignments, the quiz will be hard. so coming up with questions to make sure you understand become difficult though his presentations are great. they are really easy to understand, making the topics seem very easy till you get to the home. many still were not interested in the class, like myself.

Great teacher. You have to work in his class and he doesn't hand out free grades. Definitely a high energy guy who likes what he does. I feel he prepared me very well for calc.

He has high energy and you can see the true passion he has for math. He is almost always available to help you (as long as YOU have the time). However your grade is solely based upon quizzes and tests. The quizzes are usually just like the homework but the tests are often different than what you've been used to. --Plan on spending MANY hrs on hw

I had 1118 and 1119 with Marzinske (I recommend the two semester approach). He is energetic, often funny, and a challenge. Excellent instructor.

This instructor is high energy. But tests= 76% of your grade, quizzes 13%. Tests look NOTHING like the ?s in book but instead makes you think about what you've learned through new and strange problems. I spent ~16 hrs/wk studying for this 5cr class and got a C. Take if you want to learn. If you GPA can't afford a C then find new instructor/ class.

Very interesting. Mike keeps applying statistics in the real world. Tests get to be a bit long but if you pay attention to his reviews, you will know the types of questions that will be asked. The most enthusiastic instructor I have had.

Although attendance isn't required, you are fool if you don't go since he explains so much, gives pop quizzes, and does a SUPER job explaining the concepts. I have spent a lot of money at other "higher-profile" universities to take math classes and hands down, Mike is the best math teacher I have ever had. Take him, take him, take him!!

Good teacher! Take him!

This professor is really enthusiastic, full of life and energy when lecturing for the stats class. Compared to the other reviews, he is the WORST. He is a very picky grader, especially for Minitab Lab assignments. His tests are outrageous and he has very high standards. Currently, the class average for each assignment we did is a D. Don't take him.

AWESOME TEACHER!!!He made difficult math as Calculus easier, interesting and FUN =D. He's also very helpful & enthusiasm. It's really worth to take him. You will like MATH.

Ok; there's a lot of bluster about Mike on here. Let me break it down for you... If you come to class, take lots of notes, can think critically, actually have an interest in learning the subject, read the book, and work hard, you will learn a LOT in his class! But you definitely have to earn your A :) Great guy, funny and helpful when ?'d.

very difficult. homework does nothing for you for the test. test questions are out of this world

Amazing Professor! The material is very difficult but he makes it interesting and understandable. Would take him again just for fun!

Mike is the best professor I've had so far in 2 years of college. Calculus is a tough subject, and he does a fantastic job lecturing on it. He is also very organized, and sticks to his plan so you know what is expected of you and what to expect from him. Sometimes his problem sets are pretty difficult, but overall he's fair. Take him.

I would highly recommend taking Mike, he is an awesome math teacher!! his online homework and take home assignments are a lot harder than the quizes and exams. Very enthusiatic about math,I actually enjoy math!!!

Awesome teacher. He challenged me and I was glad I took this class right after I finished Intermediate Algebra as Mike tied together everything that we learned in that class. Funny guy and made the two hour classes fly by. Everybody is right when they say he moves around a lot, but he obviously loves his subject! Be ready to work in his class.

I had Mike for statistics and learned a TON. He obviously enjoys what he teaches and was ALWAYS around and even willing to come out to the computers and help with Minitab. You will have to work to earn your grade. I've heard that he is too picky, but he stated many times that this is why statistics are so abused in the real world.

Took the online course. Just stick to the assignments and you'll do fine. His tests are rather hard, but just take your time on them. Had to go to campus for 3 tests. He was always willing to help. This course will eat up a lot of your time. All homework and quizzes were online. Quizzes were best out of 3 attempts.

He's a tough professor, but you will earn the grade if you dedicate time and effort!

The class is very easy if you understand the material and pay attention in class. Some of the online quizzes and assignments are lengthy, but overall it is a very good and useful class!

TOUGH class! Learned everything I will ever need statistics for in the first 3 weeks. Teacher is very helpful with book questions but not so helpful in finding shortcuts and/or ways to use calculator to find the answers--in fact, on tests you need to show your work completely so if you've learned to get an answer with a calculator it's useless.

Mike was an awesome professor! It was a challenging course, but after putting time and effort you'll do good!

Mr. Marzinske is an exceptional instructor. It is obvious that he loves teaching math! I greatly appreciated his practicality and ability to explain topics in a clear, incisive manner. He is, by no means, an easy professor, but he is no tyrant either. After taking two classes with Mike, I feel that I am very well prepared to tackle Calculus.

Enthusiastic. Chanllenging exams, but if you do the work and attend class, it is all there.

I worked my tail off, but I am very prepared for my calculus class. Mike was always available in his office although he was relocated the semester I took him.

Mike will make you work for the class. If you put in the time and complete the work you will do fine. You better get used to explaining why things work. Mike was very energetic. I always had class during his posted office hours, but no problem since he was always around and welcomed questions at other times. Thanks for all the help!!

Extremely energetic guy who is very willing to help but don't expect a straight answer. Makes you work for a good grade and he moves super fast so hold tight.

Mike has a very fast pace - if you miss a class or two, you have missed a lot. He has lots of energy, and is definitely passionate about math. Do not skip classes, as you never know when he will do a quiz. He is always willing to help, and actually encourages students to seek his assistance when they are stuck.

Mike is an intense guy. I liked his class but I had to work real hard (advance reading) to keep up with him. He provides un-graded MyMathLab homework and assigns take-home exercises that he makes himself. I appreciate his grading style which focuses on assessing your understanding of the concepts instead of just the correct solution.

I am a PSEO student and had to take statistics for graduation this year. This class is very difficult and I worked really hard for a C, but Im also not a math person. There is a lot of online homework and a Minitab assignment always given out every two weeks or so, some take hours to complete. Mike is very loud and expressive, but good instructor.

He has such a presence when he teaches that it is hard to NOT pay attention. He makes classes so much more enjoyable. He's my favorite professor on campus despite me not enjoying math all that much. He has great study guides. IF YOU DON'T LEARN THE CONCEPTS BEHIND PROBLEMS YOU WILL FAIL. Don't think he is a plug and chug teacher. Learn why, not how

Mike is an awesome teacher. You get so much out of this class. Its challenging but as long as you put in time you should do well. Theres a lot of outside class work like weekly projects but he is easily accessible and ready to explain further

Fast passed and his test are hard. You learn a lot in his class but you will walk out being able to do things well and feeling knowledgeable

It's a tough class with lots of homework for sure, so if you don't have a set amount of time during the week to sit down and just do math for an hour or two, you're gonna have a bad time. But if you put the time and effort into it, you will learn the material, and I mean really learn it. Very energetic and passionate about making math relevant.

Took Intro to stats with Mr. Marzinski a few years ago at inver, Im now at metropolitan pursuing a finance degree and am so happy I took Stats With Mr. Marzinski. My program is stats heavy and he is by far one of the best teachers I could have taken stats with. You will learn how to use formulas and more importantly the concepts behind them.

Best math professor. If you actually want to learn math, and also enjoy it, please take Mike!

Best math professor by far. The content is extremely difficult yes, but I feel he explains lots of examples throughly. He also allows LOTS of partial credit on tests even if your answer is wrong. You MUST show up though, one day consists of a lot of notes and examples that you will need!

amazing guy, you cannot skip class though or you will struggle immensely very old school learning style lecture do examples homework and next topic. if you don't learn that style you will struggle so be prepared.

My single favorite part of his classes were his jokes. He'd joke when the class looked confused, and after calc 2 in the spring, he joked that he indoctrinated us who had him for calc 1 and 2. That just showed me how great of a professor he is because much of that calc 1 class stayed for calc 2! He's the one professor that I've made sure to thank.

Great sense of humor, really tried to make it known that doing the homework correlates directly to better exam scores. Provides engaging lectures and knows the material well. Even someone like me who hates math was able to pass, which says a lot. Would recommend.

Overall good professor. You wont pass if you skip, but if you show up and pay attention, you'll do alright. I would have had a B if I hadn't missed so many sessions. Homework isn't that bad, and doesn't count for tons of points, but his grading on in class activities is a little ambiguous and he avoids giving out 100% on those anywhere he can.