4.3

Patrick Maidorn

Mathematics - University of Regina

4.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
76%
Would Retake
191
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.4
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

76%

Would Retake

191

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Don't even consider any other prof for a stats class

STAT160 - 5.0 rating

Patrick is one of the best professors at UofR

110 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

42%

Textbook Required

52%

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B+: 8
Not sure yet: 7
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Amazing lectures (13)
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101

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MATH1041

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MATH127

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STAT101

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STAT151

3.4

MATH111

3.3

Reviews (191)
5.0
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MATH110
Feb 6, 2002

He made everything easy to understand, and he cares about whether you pass.

5.0
2.0
MATH212
Feb 6, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATH105
Feb 6, 2002

Maidorn is one of the best profs I've ever had. Really cares about his students.

4.0
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MATH110
Feb 6, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MATH212
Feb 6, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Feb 6, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATH212
Feb 7, 2002

If there are spaces in his classes, SIGN UP for it!!

3.0
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MATH127
Feb 7, 2002

it's some hard stuff, nice prof, but gives ***** examples

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Feb 7, 2002

Excellent professor- clear and always there for help when you need it!

4.0
4.0
MATH110
Feb 7, 2002

test are very hard, good guy though

5.0
2.0
MATH105
Feb 7, 2002

Knows your name by the 2nd week.

5.0
2.0
101
Feb 7, 2002

No Comments

2.0
5.0
MATH101
Feb 8, 2002

He was hard 4 years ago. I failed his class.

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Feb 8, 2002

Best math teacher i have ever had. i am trying to get all his classes!!

3.0
4.0
MATH111
Feb 9, 2002

too much theory, tests were hard, gave bad examples, avoid for math 111

5.0
5.0
MATH127
Feb 11, 2002

organized, qualified, enjoyable, but tough!

3.0
3.0
MATH212
Feb 18, 2002

Throws out a lot of theory and expects you to interpret it into the assignments.

2.0
5.0
MATH111
Mar 12, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATH111
Mar 18, 2002

Tough, but know's his stuff. Easy to understand, but gotta go to class.Nice guy

4.0
4.0
MATH212
Apr 1, 2002

Everyone says he's great, but he came down hard on our class for some reason

5.0
4.0
MATH105
Apr 9, 2002

One of the best professors I've had at the U of R. Knows his stuff.

4.0
4.0
MATH212
May 29, 2002

No Comments

5.0
4.0
MATH1041
Oct 4, 2002

Can teach anything to anyone....and you get a cookie at the end of the semester!

5.0
3.0
MATH110
Nov 28, 2002

Very good guy. He'll help you when you need it, and smile when you don't.

5.0
3.0
MATH110
Dec 2, 2002

great proff, he could teach math to anyone, even you.

4.0
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110
Dec 6, 2002

No Comments

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3.0
MATH105
Mar 16, 2003

Amazing Prof!! I'm a third year student, and of all my profs this guy is among the very top if not the #1 prof. Calc sucks, let's face it, but he's willing to put in so much effort and extra time. Very clear, and patient. GREAT all around!!

5.0
4.0
MATH110
Mar 17, 2003

tough class, great prof

4.0
3.0
MATH105
Apr 2, 2003

No Comments

5.0
4.0
MATH127
Apr 4, 2003

He is soooo helpful. He also says bless you to anyone who sneezes...so sweet. The class is very hard. He is very intelligent...should almost not be teaching such a low level math.

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Jun 10, 2003

Great prof. He's one of those rarities that seems to really enjoy what he does and is very positive. Cute too!

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Jul 22, 2003

I've taken 4 more maths, this guy was my best prof. Got 92 in this class, when I took MATH 111 I got a 55. I never got a cookie though. If you can't pass it with Maidorn, just drop out.

3.0
5.0
MATH111
Nov 4, 2003

Super hard, fair marker... not clear in explaining concepts.

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Nov 6, 2003

Solid prof. good guy. sometimes a little weird. gotta love the knit sweaters.

5.0
4.0
MATH104
Dec 4, 2003

Amazing prof. He explains things exteremly well, very helpful, very nice. One of the best profs I've had

4.0
4.0
MATH101
Mar 9, 2004

He's a cutie.

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Nov 16, 2004

As crappy as I'm doing i think he's a great prof. I hate math, I bombed his midterm but that's because i never put in enough effort. No surprises on his exams and the assignments and quizzes help make up for lost marks on midterm. Finals worth 50% not cool

5.0
2.0
MATH104
Nov 21, 2004

For such a hard subject he makes it suprisingly easy. He does millions of examples and explains everything in detail. It's still calculus but the easiest calculus could be.

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Nov 25, 2004

Maidorn is a great prof. He is always willing to help in office hours. Very clear in explaining math problems. He's really funny. He alternates Assignment/Quiz every week, so it helps you know the calculus. Do the work, refer to the textbook, and you'll do fine.

5.0
4.0
MATH105
Dec 7, 2004

He will make sure that you learn your stuff. He may be difficult, but it is because he wants you to learn your material. Is very easy to approach.

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Dec 28, 2004

Patrick is a gem. He is super-nice and knew most of the students names which is cool considering there were 100 of us. There are no surprises on quizzes or exams so do the work and copy his examples in class. He rushed through the last section which wasn't great but all in all he was awesome.

4.0
3.0
MATH104
Apr 11, 2005

clear and listens to students and trys to learn names. puts in a good effort..if you try in his class then you will do well

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Jun 8, 2005

Patrick is an absolutely amazing prof! He knew everyone's name, would explain topics until everyone understood them, and was always willing to help or answer any questions. His assignments & quizes really prepare you for the final. So if you have to take Math 110, Patrick is the Prof to take it with!

5.0
3.0
STATS151
Dec 11, 2006

he is a brilliant prof.. he def knows his stuff.. takes a lot of notes but they are so helpful in exams, cant complain.. he explains things very clearly until we know wats expected. a lot of quizzes but theyre like 10 marks each, nothing major and he tells u wats exactly on them so u cant complain.. id def take another class from him, hes good!

5.0
2.0
STATS151
Apr 23, 2007

He's a really nice teacher, and extremely helpful. As well, he makes a subject which is not my favorite way more fun that it would have otherwise been. There is a quiz almost every week, but it is small (one question) and on material just covered, so it is more of a study aide than a reason to study. Great teacher, honestly.

5.0
4.0
MATH105
May 21, 2007

In my opinion, the best math professor at the U of R. Well, my only math professor at the U of R. Extremely helpful and available during office hours. Course is organized, sometimes he is not. Assignments, quizzes and pre-exam worksheets are hard but prepare you for exams. Optimize your math experience and take Math with Maidorn.

4.0
3.0
STATS151
Jun 20, 2007

very good prof. quite boring but material easily explained and he gives good examples and notes. the textbook is really useful for his class-it was my first time reading a whole textbook, this prof is helpful as well and loves to help you understand

4.0
2.0
MATH111
Oct 5, 2007

Best proff you could have for math. clear, friendly, and his classes were fun. Always enthusastic about teaching which makes learning the stuff even better. The biweekly quizzes, although annoying, were great helps to stay up to date on material. HIGHLY recommended

5.0
4.0
STAT151
Oct 28, 2007

he's really nice, keeps those long classes so that they go fast, probably the only class im not constantly checking my cell in !

3.0
5.0
STAT151
Nov 29, 2007

patrick is funny and charming but he ruined my life. you think you have it figured out the he throws one of his weekly quizes at you and you think huh. its tough cookies and i came up short. it was a tough learning experience ($600ish) but i will now ratemyprof.com all my future profs!

5.0
3.0
STATS151
Dec 5, 2007

A really great prof! Knows how to teach things so that they are crystal clear. He has weekly quizzes which are sometimes tough but its better than long assignments. I would definitely recommend him!

4.0
2.0
STAT151
Dec 12, 2007

Maidorn is funny... everytime someone sneezed he'd say "bless you" even in a middle of a sentence he was explaining. The class is overall pretty easy but he does have weekly quizzes that might drop your mark a little bit.

5.0
4.0
MATH111
Jan 22, 2008

Yes I have to retake math 111 but believe me this guy knows how to teach.

5.0
1.0
MATH103
Jan 29, 2008

BEST MATH PROF. EVER.

4.0
4.0
STAT151
Jun 1, 2008

Not a bad teacher, he's usually pretty clear. My only dislike is the curveballs that are often given on quizzes and the limited amount of time given to perform the quiz. I'm a slower test taker so this dropped my marks some.

5.0
3.0
MATH110
Jun 9, 2008

An excellent teacher, to be sure. Wants his students to know and understand the material, and is willing to help them achieve this. Knows his math and can also be entertaining. Definitely recommended.

5.0
2.0
STAT151
Jul 12, 2008

Great prof! He explains clearly and does many examples in class. He also provides you with handouts with more examples to solve as HW and takes up the results in class. The exam review handouts are very helpfull. The theory classes are a bit heavy becuase he keeps talking at the same time you struggle to take down notes from the overhead.

5.0
2.0
MATH103
Nov 20, 2008

Great prof. He knows what he's talking about, and wants all his students to do good. Go to class and you'll do just fine.

5.0
2.0
MATH100
Dec 11, 2008

Patrick is an awesome teacher! His little quiz's are a great teaching tool for the big tests! He is very flexible if you miss a class! And he is able to teach math in a sense where there is no way you cant understand!!!! I really enjoyed his class and feel a little smarter just from taking it! The text book is KEY!

4.0
2.0
MATH101
Dec 26, 2008

He's a pretty good prof! I got 80% with them... just saying it's possible to get in the 80's in this class. He eliminates two bad quizzes too! Pretty easy going and highly recommended!

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Jun 1, 2009

Extremely good prof! One of the best if not the best I've ever had. Makes a hard class like math 111 very easy because of very clear teaching and weekly assignments and quizzes. Super nice and very approachable!

5.0
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MATH110
Dec 16, 2009

awesome. take his class if you can. He is by far the best math teacher I've ever had. He explains everything slowly and gives great real life examples. This man knows how to teach!

5.0
3.0
MATH103
Dec 24, 2009

Patrick is a GREAT prof. I'd recommend him to everyone. He is friendly, funny and helpful. You can tell he wants to see all his students succeed.

5.0
4.0
STATS100
May 3, 2010

He is a good teacher. Make sure to do the practice questions and go for help if you get stuck. Generally, not a terribly difficult class.

5.0
1.0
STAT100
May 3, 2010

This is the kind of man you wish was your father. Go to class, do the practise questions, consider attending the SI sessions and you'll do good. I did all of that and got a 92. Ps, I suck at math.

3.0
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STAT100
May 10, 2010

He seems too smart to teach a 100 level class. He expects his students to grasp concepts that are tricky. BUT, he has a good "flow" to his teaching and is good at connecting concepts together, making studying for the final easy. He also implemented a new grading scheme mid-way through the semester which helped the dumb kids/hurt the smart kids.

5.0
3.0
MATH111
May 29, 2010

Great Great teacher, best math prof i have ever had. His notes and examples are great and he has awesome flow to his lessons. Everyday links into the next and he is very thorough. If you have an option to take his class, do it!

5.0
1.0
STAT160
Nov 5, 2010

One word, amazing. He is clear about everything, tests and quizzes are not too hard at all, you learn A TON. Professor Maidorn is HIGHLY recommended. He straight out knows how to teach.

4.0
4.0
STAT160
Nov 30, 2010

This was a difficult class for me, but I've never had an easy time with math. You must attend class, and complete all practice questions, and you'll get a good grade. Great prof, knowledgeable, willing to help, but not a prof I particularly enjoyed learning from. Didn't like the class participation.

5.0
1.0
STAT160
Dec 2, 2010

Excellent professor! Very helpful and interesting to learn from. Easy to get a good grade from as long as you go to class.

5.0
1.0
MATH110
Dec 8, 2010

Best prof you could ask for.! Absolutely awesome. Material was present extremely well, assignment were totally fair. No surprises on tests or quiz. If you have the chance to take math for him... DO IT!!

5.0
2.0
STATS160
Dec 20, 2010

GREAT PROF! Stats is a dry class but he made it as interesting as possible. He is very helpful, lots of examples, notes online. We had weekly tests instead of an assignment, but they were easy and if you knew what you were doing in the prior week you can do really well plus only takes 6/8 marks. GREATLY RECOMMENDED!! LOVED AS A PROF!

5.0
2.0
STATS160
Jan 9, 2011

Great prof, if you have a chance take a class from him. He is very smart and knows how to teach, unlike some profs who are the only ones the university could get

5.0
2.0
STATS100
Jan 13, 2011

Very nice guy and very helpful. Does examples in class with his students and gives them time to do some on their own as well. Always willing to help outside of class time. Posts slides online, but leaves examples blank for you to fill in during the lecture. Very nice man!

5.0
3.0
MATH124
Apr 1, 2011

This is a new class this semester. He's done a very good job of teaching it. He really knows what he's talking about. He tries to make sure everyone understands everything and will do extra examples if someone doesn't. He seems a little bit timid or nervous sometimes but that's okay, I would be too.

5.0
2.0
MATH124
Apr 30, 2011

I've had Maidorn for 2 classes and he really is great at engaging the class with the subject. Wants his students to succeed,and was able to pull off a 90 in both of his classes:)

5.0
3.0
STAT100
Aug 4, 2011

Great class, many examples and he is very clear in his lectures. Take his class!

4.0
2.0
MATH104
Dec 8, 2011

Not bad teacher. Just gotta pay attention and do them examples! Helpful, and probably one of the better math profs at the school.

5.0
1.0
STAT100
Jan 5, 2012

Great Prof! No assignments, one midterm, and simple quizzes everyday. Don't buy the textbook - he gives you enough examples in class that you don't need it.

5.0
1.0
MATH105
Jan 5, 2012

You won't find a better prof.

5.0
2.0
STAT100
Jan 26, 2012

Amazing guy, was there whenever you had questions. We had a test every week which kept you doing your work.

5.0
3.0
STAT100
Mar 1, 2012

Very helpful, prepared and able to provide numerous examples that are actually applicable to university students. His note books he provides define a clear learning path, and eliminates much of the unneeded jargon of text books, and is not overwhelming. Probably one of the best profs I've had. Kudos. Loves his coffee, especially for night class

5.0
1.0
STATS100
Apr 5, 2012

He is awesome. VERY helpful outside of class and good teacher. Offers 8 quizzes and only takes your top 6. I got a very high 90 in the class and I HATE math. Def recommend.

5.0
2.0
MATH105
Sep 24, 2012

GREAT prof. Built on concepts so everything could be well understood. I would recommend for anyone who dislikes math!

5.0
1.0
STAT100
Oct 25, 2012

Hands down one of the best Stat prof. He is very clear on his lectures. His Quizzes and exams are easy if you practice the assignments; textbook is not needed to pass.

5.0
2.0
MATH102
Nov 1, 2012

Amazing prof! Always there for help, and will go over everything in class if someone has a question. Makes quite a few mistakes on answer keys, but has made math 102 a super easy course! He puts so much online assignments up, the textbook isnt really needed.

5.0
1.0
MATH124
Apr 17, 2013

One of the best professors I have ever seen. He will start from Zero and will take you to very high level and you won't complain at all. Excellent !

5.0
1.0
MATH217
Apr 25, 2013

By far, the best instructor I had this term.

4.0
3.0
STAT100
Apr 29, 2013

Took this as a night class and it sucked if you missed it, was also long and boring. It all seemed easy in class but I struggled on the final and midterm. He was a great prof though. Didn't need to buy the textbook for the class.

1.0
5.0
STATS100
Jul 5, 2013

DO NOT TAKE! The entire class was unable to finish his weekly quizzes he provides ONLY 15 minutes during the start of class or you have to hand it in! With front and back pages. Your hard work studying is completely gone to waste! When over half the class didn't finish. He was highly careless and said to go faster. DO NOT TAKE!

5.0
3.0
STAT160
Oct 10, 2013

Textbook wasn't required. You could buy it if you want it but he explains it better. Takes a class that most people struggle with and makes it easy. If you fail his class it's your own fault. Explains everything well and in detail.

5.0
2.0
STAT100
Dec 9, 2013

Highly recommend!!!He is always well prepared. You can see that he likes stat very much, and he even thinks many daily things in a statistic way. He makes Stat easy and interesting. and You do not need textbook in his class. You just need to print out the notes.

5.0
3.0
STAT160
Dec 10, 2013

He is honestly one of the best professors I've ever had. His explanations are so logical and easy to understand. He made the Stats 160 class as interesting as it possibly could be, and his witty sense of humor had me laughing every once in a while. I would definitely take another class with this man.

5.0
3.0
STAT100
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2013

I took this class as a night class, and it was extremely difficult on its own. Patrick is an excellent teacher, he tries to simplify things, but the concepts are difficult either way. I struggled with this class and the exams, but Patrick is the best prof to go with. If you take the night class, make sure to go to ALL the classes!

4.0
3.0
MATH102
Dec 21, 2013

Very good professor! Knows how to explain things well and asks class if we understand before he moves on. Don't be tricked into purchasing the text book though because you don't need it.

5.0
3.0
MATH102
Jan 13, 2014

Great instructor. Explains the material very clearly. He keeps the students engaged by constantly asking questions. Definitely take a course with him.

5.0
2.0
MATH102
Grade: B
Apr 28, 2014

TEXTBOOK IS SUPPLEMENTARY. Professor Maidorn posts homework questions and assignments online to do (albeit they are riddled with mistakes, so be careful of your checks) But in class he is a great teacher. He makes daunting concepts very simple and tries hard to help you understand. I'd take a class again for sure

5.0
2.0
MATH213
Jun 25, 2014

One of the best prof in UofR. He cares about his students. Explains things very well and always available to help. The class GPA was average because it is not an easy class.

4.0
2.0
110
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 3, 2014

He is totally amaziing. Helps you understand course material as you should and funny.

5.0
3.0
102
Dec 14, 2014

AMAZING professor! It has been over three years since I took a math class, so naturally, I was very apprehensive. Dr. Maidorn is incredible. His teaching style is amazingly clear, he doesn't rush through material, and his grading is very fair. Another surprise is that he makes the effort to learn his students' names. Very impressive.

5.0
2.0
102
Dec 17, 2014

Best Prof for math 102! easy class, dont buy a textbook all his hw is online for practice. Helpful. Must put effort to get a high mark. Fair marker. Midterm based on quizzes. Final based on quizzes and he gives you hints what he will test you on. Would take it again, fun class! Dont skip!

5.0
1.0
110
Dec 29, 2014

Patrick is one of the best professors at UofR. His lectures are simple and easy to understand. I was really hoping I would have him for Calculus 2 as well. If you have to pick Calculus with anyone, pick him. If you go to his office, he'll do everything he can to help you understand.

5.0
1.0
102
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2015

Patrick Maidorn explains everything crystal clear. He's kind, funny, a fair grader, and overall a great person. rearrange your schedule to take his class. trust me.

5.0
3.0
MATH103
May 3, 2015

Very good teacher, CLARITY is really good, delivery material very clear, it makes things so much easier to understand. Test and Exam questions are tricky, he always finds different kind of question every time to make sure you understand everything.

5.0
1.0
MATH102
Grade: B+
May 16, 2015

he is the best

5.0
4.0
STAT101
Jun 30, 2015

if are taking Stat 101 or Math 103. be sure to take patrick. classes are not easy but he is very clear with how it works and if you work hard enough, you can do really well in his classes

5.0
3.0
MATH 110
Grade: A+
Oct 26, 2015

Patrick is the best Math prof I have had in the 5 university level math classes I have taken, he's excellent.

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2015

Very good prof. He explains well and gives plenty of clear and well explained examples.

5.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: A
Feb 17, 2016

Great Prof! Easy to understand, has a great lab manual with good practice problems, all his quizzes and tests were fair with usually one or two tougher questions

5.0
1.0
MATH102
Feb 19, 2016

this guy deserve 5 stars rating. the best and smartest professor ever. easy to understand lectures are really instructional. no surprises in exams. communicate clear ideas and easy to approach.

3.0
4.0
MATH110
Grade: C+
Mar 5, 2016

Patrick is a gem.

5.0
1.0
STAT160
Apr 20, 2016

Patrick is AMAZING. He walks you through every conceivable type of problem and lets you know exactly what will be on his tests. Seriously, it doesn't get any better than this guy.

5.0
2.0
STAT160
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2016

Don't even consider any other prof for a stats class. Patrick is amazing. He explains everything in detail and shows you every type of question you may encounter on an exam. He is always willing to personally walk you through anything as well. Don't buy the textbook, just do his assignments that he posts on UR courses and you're golden. Fantastic.

5.0
1.0
STAT160
Grade: A-
May 6, 2016

He is the best prof that taught me so far in U of R. His class is the only class where I don't count the minutes until it's done. His class got me off student Probation. His class includes teamwork through solving questions. You will get to meet a lot of friends through his class. I would definitely recommend him.

5.0
1.0
MATH102
Grade: Rather not say
May 10, 2016

Amazing prof! if you go to class its easy to pass. really cares about his students. would definitely take a class from him again.

5.0
3.0
MATH110
Grade: A+
Sep 5, 2016
Would take again

One of the most caring professors that I've ever met. He's really helpful and clear to understand. Very engaged with students when he gives questions to solve, plus that he's that kind of professor that won't let you fail as long as he's teaching you (lol but yeah you've to put effort into it too). I'll highly recommend him for everyone.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
MATH101
Nov 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I found his class very difficult because he didn't explain where he got a lot of numbers from so if you are bad at math do not recommend.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MATH101
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher! Will make the effort to help you, even if you can't make it to his office hours. If all else fails, you can email him your question and he'll get back to you pretty quickly. He's the most caring professor I've had so far. Definitely recommend.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH101
Nov 23, 2017
Would take again

Patrick cares about his students and is a fair prof. He has regular office hours and will do anything to help you succeed as long as you take the first step to talk to him. The class isn't anything crazy hard, there are no tests instead weekly 4 question quizzes worth 20 marks. He has a sense of humour and makes the class entertaining to be in

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
MATH101
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

Patrick is awesome! If you enjoy math, he will make it even more fun to learn about, and even if you don't enjoy math, he strives to make it fun for everyone. He is accessible outside of class, and is very helpful with any concerns you may have. Would definitely take a class from him again!

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
MATH102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Patrick is a great prof. It sucks I had to drop his class because I suck at Math, but he did make math fun for someone who hates it.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH102
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2017
Would take again

Patrick is one of the few profs that genuinely cares about his students and is willing to help. He explains things clearly, and if you do the homework you will score high on all his quizzes and the midterm easily.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Would take again
4.0
4.0
MATH101
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

AMAZING teacher! The course work is somewhat difficult but he makes being in class enjoyable and he makes it relatively easy to understand! Easy to get ahold of if you have any questions! Goes above and beyond for his students! During one of our quizzes a person had a seizure and he talked to the dean about getting the quiz omitted if we all agreed

Respected
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MATH101
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

I actually loved Pat. He is very knowledgable about math and explains things well. He is very approachable and understanding. There are often weekly quizzes that are pretty easy but his midterm was a lot harder. The final wasn't too bad if you study good.

5.0
2.0
STATS100
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2017
Would take again

This guy is an excellent prof. He does his lectures so clearly, so swiftly. He is also humorous and smart. If you need to take a math class, do it fromt this guy. Really good.

Hilarious
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH101
Grade: B+
Feb 7, 2018
Would take again

Funny, compassionate but lots of material and course moves quickly. Easy to fall behind so make sure you keep up with the homework. Very accessible outside of class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MATH102
Grade: B
Feb 16, 2018
Would take again

Great guy, sometimes teaches a bit too fast. Sometimes thinks that everyone knows the concepts and moves fast. He shows little tricks here and there to help students with problems. Get to use a cheat sheet for every exam including the final which is huge. Make sure you complete the practice lab questions as they are similar to the quizzes.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
STAT160
Mar 21, 2018
Would take again

great prof, easy to understand

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
4.0
STAT160
Grade: A
Apr 3, 2018
Would take again

Signed up for stats terrified of the class but Patrick made me love it! He goes over lots of examples in class so skipping isn't a good idea, but he's really quick at answering emails and is very easy to meet with during office hours. One of the best profs I've had so far.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
STAT160
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

Great prof makes class enjoyable with his great and funny examples. Very clear on what needs to be done to succeed. Midterm and final are very reasonable and if you study you will do well.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MATH101
Dec 30, 2018
Would take again

Math has been a subject I have struggled with for as long as I can remember, which made me worried about university math. This professor was clear with explaining and answered questions in a clear way. I actually learned a good amount of math in this lecture. There are assignments but they aren't for marks, they just help prepare you for exams.

5.0
3.0
MATH101
Grade: A+
Mar 14, 2019
Would take again

Awesome, awesome prof. If you're a hard worker you will do well, definitely, recommend keeping up with the quizzes. If you don't do well, GO BACK and make sure you get it. It'll help so so much when midterms and finals roll around. Really fair marker, funny, stays on track.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MATH102
Nov 23, 2019
Would take again

Patrick is an awesome prof, I learned LOTS in his class. Hes super organised, very clear with expectations, and is a straight-shooter. There is a lot of coursework that is not graded, but I recommend you do it to stay on top of the subjects. His lectures are clear, concise, and hes a funny and interesting lecturer. Work hard and you will do well.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: A
Dec 24, 2019
Would take again

Professor Maidorn is an ELITE prof, his ability to explain difficult concepts quickly and effectively makes him one of the best professors at UofR. He moves at a fast pace because the curriculum requires it, if you show up to class and do the assignments you're set for his straightforward exams/quizzes. Also has a good sense of humour

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH124
Grade: A+
May 20, 2020
Would take again

Patrick was a phenomenal professor. Material often reached into sometimes difficult areas of Science and he did a fantastic job of putting everything into terms that someone inexperienced can understand. I am not a strong maths or sciences student and I was able to get a firm grasp on cryptology that I'm hoping I can continue studying in the future

Participation matters
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH102
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Patrick is a good guy however I would not recommend taking this class online (during COVID). He makes the tests extremely difficult because he is so scared of people cheating... however the questions become impossible! The practice notes I ace and then when it comes time for testing I am so confused! ONLY TAKE THIS CLASS IN PERSON!

Respected
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH32068
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2020
Would take again

Great Prof, explains things really well and has the online down system down perfectly. A good person as well, fun lectures.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH110
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Great prof! Very accommodating with the new online schedule. Lectures are fun, he's very attentive to questions asked in chat, and is cool with people interrupting to ask questions. Uses Zoom, provides the textbook for free (don't even need it tbh), and best of all doesn't use proctortrack. I just wish he was teaching Math 111.

Inspirational
Graded by few things
Caring
4.0
3.0
MATH110
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2020
Would take again

For Online Classes, Professor Maidorn was amazing! In total, 9 weekly assignments, and 4 exams, where he takes the best 3 grades, with the 4th exam being comprehensive. While lectures aren't mandatory, and he uploads his notes, you'll be missing out on some great explanations. Overall, Highly recommend him for my first math class.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: B+
Dec 26, 2020
Would take again

Took his Math 102 class, passed with a good grade, which was my second time taking the course (different prof), so I was very pleased. He's good at teaching the course material, a fair marker, and will provide help to anyone who needs it. I'm already enrolled in his Math 103 next semester. If you can, take a class with this guy.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH102
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 2, 2021
Would take again

Patrick is an amazing prof. The grading criteria is clear and he has so much content (videos, questions) for practice which makes it very easy to learn new stuff. His lectures are great and easy to understand.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH103
Grade: A-
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

one of the best profs i've ever had. I was worried about taking a math class online but it was so easy, Patrick explains everything very clearly and makes sure everyone understands before moving on. His lectures are very captivating, I had a morning class and didn't fall asleep once!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH103
Grade: C+
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

Took him for pre-calculus and calculus, I hate math and passed both classes with him. Teaches well, nice guy, and will help you out. Highly recommended.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
MATH102
Grade: B
May 1, 2021
Would take again

Out of all the math profs he is my favorite. The lab was terrible but that is not Patrick's fault as someone else ran it. He was very friendly and helpful for students. Quizzes, midterms and final were all pretty easy if you studied and listened to the lectures. I would highly recommend him as a prof.

Gives good feedback
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: A
Sep 6, 2021
Would take again

Professor Maidorn was super helpful when it came to challenging topics and explained them in ways that made them easy to understand and learn. For someone who struggles with math personally, I did exceptionally well in both of the classes I took with him.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MATH102
Jan 1, 2022
Would take again

Good at explaining. Make sure to do the webworks assignments because they can really help boost your grade!

Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
MATH103
Grade: A-
Jan 4, 2022
Would take again

MATH 103 is a hard class. Prof. Maidorn goes through material but not enough examples. BE PREPARED TO TEACH YOURSELF! He will go over lots of questions to make sure his students understand the material well enough to pass. His review sessions are amazing and super helpful. He is THE best math professor and I highly recommend his class.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH103
Grade: B+
Jan 10, 2022
Would take again

He is such a good prof. He made math easier as he explained the steps and concepts well. He kept class lectures at a good pace, you won't feel rushed or as if you missed something. He gave lots of examples and cared about any question one had. Also, his exams were not overwhelming. A solid choice!

Caring
Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STATS100
Mar 21, 2022
Would take again

He is great! Stats is a difficult class no matter who you take it with but he explains things so well and works through many examples in class to help more. Provided extar office hours in case anyone needed more help. Never threw any curve balls on exams. Go to class, do the practice questions he posts and the assignments and you will be fine.

Respected
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2022
Would take again

I thought he was a genuine professor who wants his students to succeed. Though for my learning style, I found his course challenging. I found lectures moved rather fast and I had a hard time grasping topics. I had to turn to youtube for instruction through most of the course to get in-depth explanations. Go to class prepared!

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Respected
3.0
3.0
STAT100
Grade: F
May 2, 2022

I did the math differently than him, so my work looked different so that's where I lost all my marks. So make sure you are doing the steps the same way he is and show ALL of your work. Another thing is he never responded to ANY of my emails, which is frustrating. But if you do everything the same way he does, you'll be just fine.

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
MATH103
Grade: A+
Oct 18, 2022
Would take again

I took this guy for Stats 100 as well and he's an amazing lecturer and explains things super well. I got nothing else to say other than that he's a great Prof.

1.0
5.0
102
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 4, 2022

By far the worst prof I have ever had, his explanations make no sense and his quizzes have questions we havent done before. Do not take this prof.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH103
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Best prof at the U of R! This class is a lot of work and requires you to do individual practice. However, Prof Maidhorn provides you with the tools to succeed. His classes are engaging and he explains concepts very clearly. Quizzes and exams are fair. Very generous grader. Could not speak more highly of my experience.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
4.0
MATH103
Grade: C+
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Overall a good prof! His midterm and quizzes were pretty easy, but the final exam was a doozy. If you decide to take his class, make sure to put in the extra effort to study frequently and do practice questions with the lab manuals he gives. His lectures are interesting, but sometimes he goes a little fast.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH103
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2022
Would take again

Patrick is an amazing professor! He clearly cares about the success of his students and provides plenty of extra material to help you understand the concepts. He is a very sweet, kind person and I highly recommend taking his math classes!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
102
Grade: C+
Dec 19, 2022
Would take again

Very awesome Math prof. He really knows his stuff, very approachable and you can tell that he wants the whole class to succeed in the course. Gave us many opportunities as a class to improve our grades by making exams easier, giving bonus assignments to boost marks, etc.

2.0
5.0
MATH103
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 24, 2022

Not very accommodating and was quite rude outside of the classroom. Outlines were not clear and was graded on few things.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MATH103
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2023
Would take again

Attendance is key! Show up to all of the lectures and labs and work on the practice questions provided. Maidorn is a kind and caring professor who wants you to succeed. Lectures are engaging and concepts are explained clearly. This class does require a lot of practice outside of lecture hours, especially if you are weaker in Pre-Calculus concepts.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: A+
Feb 3, 2023
Would take again

By far one of my favourite profs from my fall '22 term. He genuinely cares about his students and wants them to do well in his class and his other classes. Very approachable and wants to help you if you ask.

Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
MATH103
Grade: C+
Feb 8, 2023

Poor explanations. Final was extremely difficult.

5.0
2.0
MATH102
Grade: A+
Feb 23, 2023
Would take again

Professor Patrick was excellent. He didn't require us to buy the textbook and gave us free alternatives. His notes are so good you don't need a book. Tests were fairly easy as long as you studied. He is easily accessible during office hours. Overall, great professor; study what he tells you and follow his instructions.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: A-
Mar 30, 2023
Would take again

HE WAS MT FIRST PROFESSOR IN THIS UNIVERSITY AND HE WAS AMAZING AND ME FALL IN LOVE WITH MATHS . HE IS A VERY GOOD professor AND I REALLY ENJOYED HIS LECTURE

Amazing lectures
Respected
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: B+
May 2, 2023
Would take again

Always sent out reminder emails about upcoming exams or assignment due dates. Great job at explaining content to make sure everyone understood. Always posts extra material online. I highly recommend him as a math professor, and he was also very good when it came to online courses.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MATH103
Grade: C
May 5, 2023
Would take again

This was my second attempt at MATH 103 and I genuinely believe that I wouldn't have passed if it wasn't for Patrick's aptitude in teaching. He knows the content very well, and also knows how to teach very well - those two things don't always align. Chalk it up to experience, or being a good person, or some combination of the two - he's amazing.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Online Savvy
5.0
2.0
MATH103
Grade: A
May 12, 2023
Would take again

This professor is fantastic. I took both Math 103 from him and I was able to pass with ease. If I had taken this course with any other prof, I likely would've barely passed or even failed, because I don't consider myself to be a math person. I would recommend putting in at least 2 hours of practice a day to achieve the best results.

Lots of homework
Caring
Respected
1.0
5.0
MATH102
Sep 28, 2023

he told us all the first day that half of us will fail, he teaches us as if we should already know how to do everything says everything should basically be review from highschool etc and is quite condescending when i ask for help

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH102
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 4, 2023

I agree with the other comment on here. First ever day of class he had told us that about 50% of us would fail and that he "knows" it. Which can definitely crush any ounce of motivation to pass this class. He assumes we either know some concepts already or remember what we've been taught from high school as he skips over steps crucial to solutions.

1.0
5.0
102
Grade: B-
Oct 18, 2023

For first year students don't get fooled when you hear this professor is amazing, he is horrible at explaining and his tests barely even correlate with what we learned. Our class average was 51 after the final and there was about 100 students in the class. He'll make you rethink your life choices and shave off years of your life.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH103
Grade: C
Oct 20, 2023

Unless you're comfortable with math, don't take him. He taught us as if we already knew the material. Almost all of us failed the midterm, and he was like "These are the worst grades I've gotten in 10 years". The final had questions I'd never seen even though he gave us sample papers and told us that the exam would be similar to them. Beware.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
MATH102
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 22, 2023

He expects you to remember everything from high school. When going through examples and you ask him how he got an answer he would rather take up the time to do another example than explain the answer in detail. He would make up excuses about how he is running out of time and say to meet him after class or during office hours for help.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH102
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 22, 2023

genuinely horrible prof. teaches as if we remember literally everything from high school and so skips over important steps and nobody has a clue how he gets his answers. prepare to teach yourself everything. doesn't provide formulas for exams while other profs teaching the same classes do save yourself the money and time don't take his classes

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH103
Grade: C
Nov 14, 2023

The final exam was horrible, explained things as if we already knew the material. Not good at all.

Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH102
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 22, 2023

Horrible. Patrick does not try/want to help students succeed. Lectures briefly go over topics while class questions are ignored. Quizzes are either more advanced questions or topics we had not covered. It's expected you know the material before the class or that you have taken it before. If you are not fully confident in math do not take this prof.

5.0
1.0
STAT100
Grade: A+
Dec 29, 2023
Would take again

Patrick is honestly one of the best proffs, this class is defo a GPA booster, the content is super easy and Patrick dumbs it down even further. His marking is a bit janky, and you have to be specific in word answers, but it doesn't take much intelligence to do well. He goes through in extreme depth and answers all types of questions.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH103
Grade: A+
Feb 13, 2024
Would take again

Take this class if you want a great class and a great prof

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
102
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2024
Would take again

Just Do The Lab Manual

5.0
2.0
MATH103
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2024
Would take again

GREAT professor. He explains things really well and is always open to questions. We had 5 quizzes and the worst grade out of the 5 got dropped. The quiz and final questions were always similar to what we had done in class. The Webwork assignments however were much harder than anything we ever did in class or on a test and were very time consuming.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
5.0
4.0
102
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2024
Would take again

Fantastic Professor, truly the best math teacher i have had yet. Fantastic teaching methods. If you put in some work outside of class it made this class a breeze. I will attempt to get into his classes in any future math related subjects

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2024
Would take again

Amazing prof and would 100% recommend to everyone. His lectures were great and he explained the content very well. Gives lots of opportunities to succeed in his class gives 4 term tests your lowest gets taken off, assignments are graded. As long as you put in a little work to review and practice the content outside of class you will do fine.

Amazing lectures
Respected
3.0
4.0
MATH102
Grade: B-
Oct 7, 2024

Professor Patrick has high expectations, but with some effort and tools like unstuckstudy, you can succeed in this class. His lectures cover a lot, so be diligent with practice problems.

5.0
2.0
STAT100
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

Probably the best stats professor you can get. Teaches concepts clearly, very funny guy, and tests are very fair and similar to online assignments. Stats might not be my favorite subject but he made it very tolerable.

1.0
4.0
MATH103
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 14, 2024

had to withdraw from this class. outside of university, I've never failed a math test/quiz before until this course. expects you to know everything from previously, barely reviews past material. literally half our class was failing

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
STAT100
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

I was a bit unsure of Professor Maidorn at the start of the semester, but I can now say that I am glad that I had him for STAT100. He sets you up to succeed as he takes the best 4 out of 5 quizzes, and quizzes and tests are heavily based on examples and exercises provided in class. Show up for class if you want to do well.

Tough grader
Amazing lectures
Hilarious
3.0
5.0
MATH103
Grade: D+
Dec 23, 2024

Good lectures, the course moves so fast and often feels like there is endless homework. The quizzes & midterm felt fair if you did all the practice Q's. The final was so hard though, completely threw me off & everyone I talked to afterwards.I studied as hard as I could but the material was very different… Our class average ended up being a 56.48.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MATH103
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Patrick Maidorn is one of the best professors at U of R. He literally made math classes so easy for students. He only asks concepts in the exam which he had taught in the class. He never give any surprise questions in the exams. Will highly recommend to take classes with him. Had a great semester.

Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
MATH102
Grade: D-
Jan 7, 2025
Would take again

Pretty good prof, obviously passionate about math! Incredibly hard course though, and he expects you just to know things without explaining at times. Otherwise pretty fair. 4 tests and a final, lowest test grade gets dropped and the second lowest gets (potentially) raised to the final mark which is nice! He is a nice guy and seems willing to help

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
STAT100
Grade: D-
Jan 8, 2025

One of the worst professors I've ever had—I barely managed to pass his class. I'm not a below-average student; my high school percentage was 87%, and I have a GPA of 3.3 without putting in much effort. However, his class was absolutely pathetic and unnecessarily difficult. Please don't take his class if you don't wanna downgrade your GPA.

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
STAT100
Grade: B+
Jan 21, 2025
Would take again

Patrick is a great statistics professor for first-year students. He is great at explaining the many concepts of the subject, and additionally only takes your best four out of five quizzes. It's not an easy class, especially for those who may not be great at math, but if you pay attention to the class and take notes, you will pass the class.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
STAT100
Grade: A
Jan 27, 2025
Would take again

Patrick was a decent prof. He was easy to contact and had good well thought out lectures for this class. My only issue was I was accused of cheating, however that was quickly disregarded as he had 0 evidence. However, that wasn't a big deal, it was a big class so mistakes happen. In all he was decent and I'd take him again.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
2.0
4.0
102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 31, 2025

I'm sure he would be great for higher level math students. If you have a hard time with math i would not recommend him because he skips over the "easy stuff" that he thinks is general knowledge. There are not many opertunities to get marks so if you don't do well on tests, you won't succeed. Only take if you already understand math.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
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