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MATH211 - 4.0 rating“Amazing professor, especially for MATH 211, if you want to pass and get amazing grades please take him, he makes the concepts really easy and is really helpful during office hours”
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WONDERFUL teacher. I failed this class the first time with Emily Geil but I got a A in it with him. Goes over things clearly, had a great sense of humor, very nice and down to earth guy. I would STRONGLY recommend this class to anyone, especially if you have trouble in math. :-)
Strozack is AMAZING... he makes lots of jokes and is very down to earth. I hate math, but somehow he makes it funny...
He is so energetic. He makes a joke out of everyone and everything so he really makes u want to go to class, that and he takes roll but its worth going because he gives out extra credit.
this dudes pretty cool. he goes over**** nice, and clear. good sense of humor and makes class fun. Hes also damn helpful during office hours. highly recommended.
Great teacher, really fun. Explains really well. Gives out extra credit for each test. Most quizzes are take home. If you don't understand something on the test, ask him, he explains it by almost telling you what to do.
Mr. Strozak is really funny. He tries to find ways to make the class laugh and learn at the same time. And the material can be used in real life, it's things you can really use in the future.
EXCELLENT PROFESSOR! Explains everything wonderfully, and gives you extra credit for every test. Very funny professor, knows how to make the class fun, and keep students interested. Not a difficult subject, but he keeps it from being boring. Attendance optional!!
He is terrible! Very crude sense of humor, you get tired of the NOT FUNNY jokes. He doesnt care about the students and like to be rude to them. Not helpful, if you ask him questions he sends you to the book, or doesnt meet you when he says he will. His tests are nothing like what you learn in class or what the review says to study. He is a BAD!
HE IS AWESOME. take him if you hate math. He made it fun and enjoyable. always gives awesome study guides. hes is veryyyy funny and will really help you pass and enjoy the class. I hate math... he makes me love it. I wish I could take him again.
Mr. Strozak's test are way hard. Dont pay attention to the sample test because they are nothing like the real test! He is real good about working with you so you can achieve the best grade possible, which is something most teachers dont do! A piece of advise is to do your homework! It really helps!
Take him!! He is very helpful and he actually makes math understandable. He makes a lot of jokes trying to be funny so do not take them personally, thats just how he is. If you go to his office hours he will go over anything you have problems on and will do his best to help you out. He gives lots of partial credit as well!
I don't see how it would be possible to do bad in the class. The first A i have ever gotten in a math class. He gives you all the possible resources to do well without giving you the exact answers on the test. It is worth it to take him.
Yes he was a funny teacher but that doesn't teach the class. I thought that his test were extremely hard and that he went through things too fast. Don't take him if you don't catch on by seeing it one time.
AWESOME!!! I got a D in this class with Emily Geil. After taking it with him I got a A. Please take him. He is a wonderful teacher.
Great teacher. I did horribly in math class all through high school, but when I got to his class I did well. He gives reviews to study with before every test, and if you do the homework and exam reviews you will be ok. My piece of advice: really REALLY pay attention in class!
fast pace and kinda annoying. if you're not good at math, DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS.
Hands down the best precalculus teacher ever. I have taken this class three times, with three different professors. He is by far the most clear, helpful, funniest, and friendliest ever. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED
He is amazing! The best math teacher I ever had! If you do the extra homework assignments and understand what he teaches you, then you will do just fine!
Great Professor, makes sure the class is keeping up. Gives extra credit before each exam and sometimes in between. Gives two weeks for each homework assignment. Attendance not mandatory but helps with homework and extra credit.
He was hilarious! He made sure we underdtood before he went on to other topics, awesome!
he can be an ass at times calling people out, but if u stay on his good side and seek help in office hours it will help. homework is online
Hardest class I have taken by far. But I hate math so that's probably why. If you like math, then take him. He moves fast and is very helpful when you go visit for office hours. I didn't do well in the class overall but I went to get help one time and the next test I got an A.
One of the best math teachers ive had. I would take another math class with him.
He should be a stand-up comic. He is so entertaining-every second of lecture is interesting. I did not purchase the book because his explanations were so clear.
great professor! goes kinda fast but practice doing problems..reviews in class day b4 test... actually failed the first but ended up getting a "B"... overall def recommend him
This professor knew his stuff. But be prepared to work hard and study every night. He cracks a lot of jokes and still manages to teach you the important concepts. You definitely need the book because he goes over the problems so fast that you cannot take notes and comprehend at the same time.
Very knowledgable of what he's teaching, but not the easiest teacher. You definitely need to do all homework assignments and any test reviews he gives you because the material is HARD. Hated this class, but since it was required, I was stuck. He's great with extra help SO ASK FOR IT! Take him only if you'll do the work & get help if you need it
the best math teacher in college. only uses textbooks for homework. Gives test reviews and goes over them the day before the test. He also gives extra credit. and he's funny
Extremely easy! Attendance isn't mandatory, but DO NOT miss class because it's impossible to learn from the book--it complicates things. 4 SHORT quizzes that come from homework (which is optional) and midterm & final (which were both easy!). He knows his stuff and he does an excellent job with giving detailed notes. Pay attention & u'll get an A
He really funny, but at the same time knows his subject. I never had an easier time in a math class, he really spells everything out for you and teaches you his own way, but its not mandatory to use it. He only uses the book to give practice problems, and his tests and quizzes arent hard if you do the online homework. Very fair grading.
Possibly the best math teacher I've ever had. As long as you take the notes in class and do the homework online, you're practically set. The class is amazing. He's an extremely entertaining teacher as well. I feel as if I'm going to a comedy club each time I attend class.
GREAT PROFESSOR! He made (so far the sem. isnt over) easy.Gives online homework in which the problems can be done over and over until u get it right.will give ex. credit problems periodically and u can get 1 point for each which will be added to the next quiz score. Book is not necessary but may be helpful. Highly reccomend that u take this prof.
He is by far my favorite teacher. Frequently dismisses class early, is extremely funny, and gives great explanations of the material. Semester isn't over yet, but the quizzes and the midterm were easy. Just go to class.
Great professor. Teaches math with metaphorical humor, logical step by step explanations, and a sweet Mathlab software package. Best teacher of the semester by far; projects an aura of math understanding.
Best (math)teacher i've ever had since elementary school. Very intelligent while being crude and funny. The only homework coincides perfectly with the quizes. One of the most enjoyable classes i've ever taken. Take this teacher if you don't usually enjoy math or have a hard time with it.
AMAZING PROFESSOR! He's kinda like the Carlos Mencia of math, except you actually learn and laugh at the same time! He's a brilliant person and has a very unique way of explaining things. Makes math interesting. Plus if you are a Mets or NY Giants fan you can talk to him about sports and he will really get to like you.Always willing to help.
One of the greatest math teachers I've had. He understands that the important part about grading math work isn't necessarily the answer, but whether the person knew how he or she got there. He once gave me half credit on a problem for showing I understood what the answer should be through a jotted down graph and math analysis.
HE IS A GOOD TEACHER. BUT HIS TESTS ARE HARD AND DOES NOT COME FROM THE TEST REVIEWS. HE IS STRICT ON CALCULATORS, BUT GIVES YOU EXTRA CREDIT.
He's very random and funny, and mildly weird but that keeps you interested in what he is teaching.
Freaking genius. Asks "Any questions?" which seems rhetorical since everything makes sense after he explains it. Just payed attention to his lecture, didn't study and passed the first quiz getting over 100%. Great teacher. Funny too. Just realized taking notes for his class might be a waste of time... and paper.
Awesome teacher. Had him for Math 162, 163, and 211 and was very sad that I couldn't take calc II with him as my professor. I always managed to do good on his tests even though they were difficult, but hey, it's calculus..not ment to be easy
Amazing teacher. Makes everyone laugh throughout the entire class, making the subject less intimidating and more interesting. Quizes are word for word, number for number from the homework that he gives us. He gives us the odd problems too! Tests are moderately hard. Study for them and relax the rest of the semester. + He throws out worst quiz grade
Excellent professor. Amusing, intelligent, and great with explanations.
By far the best math teacher I have ever had in my life. Easy to understand quizzes and tests very easy for calculus. I am adjusting my schedule to take him again for 212
geometry! made himself available to extra help always. Easy to understand, tries to keep students at ease with humor. Great teacher.
I hate math, but he is a great teacher. He is willing to help during his office hours. Attendance is not mandatory but I do not suggest skipping class. His tests are HARD!!! He tries to give as many points as possible though. Very humorous and keeps you interested.
Mr. Strozak is my hero. He is the best math teacher i have ever had. He is hilarious in class but he can still teach really well.
Superb.
Mr. Strozak is my favorite professor since I have been at ODU. He is light hearted, but knows when to be serious. His tests are verbatim what he says they are going to be. Very easy to understand. You still need to do some work on your own, but he makes sense of everything in the class. If you can take him for any math do it.
Awesome, Awesome, Awesome!! Take this professor for sure...He is funny, kool, and very helpful when you ask him questions...Give 6 "quizzes" all of which the info is given to you week before, and he goes over the entire review sheet. Gives extra credit!!!! Love him as a teacher!!!!!!
An amazing teacher! If you struggle at math, take him. He is very willing to help, and always has reviews before quizzes, which is most helpful! I wish he could teach all of my math classes!
He is amazing! He teaches so well and speaks so clearly. he will stay after to help you. He knows my name and there are 150 in my class.
I completely hated math before I had Mr. Strozak. He makes learning one of the more challenging and mind numbing subjects bearable with his random outbursts about too much Metallica this monring on the way to work. Oh and he likes pie...A LOT. He's helpful and cares.
Overall, he is easy to learn from and a good teacher
Best Math Professor in the world!!! I hated math but this professor made class very interesting. He's very comical, always had me cracking up in class. TAKE HIM!
VERY funny! he makes class so fun..just like a stand up comedian..very good teacher. he will stop to explain things if you dont understand..offers extra credit.. highly recomend taking strozak!!
This guy... One of the coolest teachers in the world. He makes class fun and keeps it interesting at all times. The class is filled with laughing. The only thing that stops the laughing is when he passes out the test. Can be hard at times but if you study you should get a good grade. He will give you points for everything but your name
best math teacher i ever had
hes a great guy spoon feeds the material......the test are the homework always!!!
Best teacher I have had at odu. Take him, you will not regret it. He is very in depth and a very very cool guy to have as a teacher, always kept our class laughing everyday. There is no way you can fail his class.
His classes are almost always the first to be closed for registration because everyone wants to take Strozak for Math. Arguably the best Math teacher on the planet. Has a comedic personality so Calculus at 8 in the morning wasn't too bad at all :) Quizzes are easy, exams are easy, and online labs are easy. Oh yeah, I learned a lot, too. Strozak <3
Professor Strozak is completley, 100% awesome. I had taken this class before with a different teacher and I did not pass but with Professor Strozak, the material is clear and easy to understand. He makes class enjoyable and I usually dont realize that the 50 minutes of class has gone by.
Great teacher, and very funny.
Professor Strozak is awesome. He really cares about his students and their success. Even in a class of 100 students, he learns them indivisually. His tests are a little challenging, but he gives a lot of extra credit to make up for it. Come to class and you will do fine.
AMAZING professor. He could teach my dog to graph exponentials. Take his class!
He is a wonderful teacher! He makes the class fun while you learn the hard stuff. Very approachable and really will help you if you ask. I took this class before and did not put forth the effort and now I have a better understanding of the material, thanks to the extra help from Mr. Strozak. I would recommend taking any of his courses!
he is good
he is AWESOME, more than willing to answer any questions you have, goes over problems in class in great detail, 4 tests, 4 quizzes (1 dropped) and the lowest test grade is replaced with your final grade. take him if you can for any math class he is awesome!
Best. Professor. Ever. For someone as deficient in math as I am, if you attend class and DO HIS EXAM REVIEWS, you will get good grades. Again, if you do the exam reviews he posts, you will get a good grade. He tells you questions that will be on exams, gives extra credit, has homework and quizzes....and he's crystal clear in explanations.
Strozak is an awesome professor! Although he is a bit hard, he is very engaging and hilarious! Makes learning math (never thought i'd say that), and has crystal clear explanations. Do the homework and exam review questions on coursecompass...they help! He also drops your lowest quiz grade! TAKE HIM YOU WON'T REGRET IT!
He is the BEST math professor!!! Take him if you can!! I failed last semester, I am just horrible at math and now with him I have an A going into final exams. He is the BEST!! Super funny too!
Easiest math professor ever!
He'll always joke around, but he's a great teacher. Attendance is not at all mandatory. I only ever showed up for exams & quizzes, & I got an A. I missed one exam, but your final exam replaces your lowest exam, which in this case, is my missed one. He doesn't count 1 of the quizzes either. Do the labs. He takes problems from the optional homework.
He is amazing teacher. Had him for both pre cals. The only thing he hates is late stuff. Make up test are way harder than the original.
He's great. I took 162 the first time under a different professor and earned a D+, partly because I felt disconnected and hated the material. Strozak makes it relevant and fun, and is a fun guy all around. I want him for all my math classes! Thankfully I have him for calculus soon :)
Mr.Strozak is an amazing teacher. The grade I got was the grade I earned by not caring. I am ashamed that I didn't attend class more because when I did he made the material easy and fun to learn. I personally downloaded the e-book rather than buying the hard copy. Take him if you get the chance! Amazing teacher.
I never bought the textbook. Just used the one that came with coursecompass.
Mr. Strozak is hilarious! Funny, very sharp, extremely helpful, and a great guy. He is the best professor/ teacher I have had in my entire life...Seriously.
He's GREAT! Calculus is hard, and he makes it more bearable though. He's really funny too. The book isn't necessary, but you can get it cheap online. It's good to have a hard copy with something as abstract as calculus. You'll have to buy access to online material though, which is like $80 :/. We need more instructors like him!
Mr. Strozak is a great professor! He is extremely helpful and provides very clear explanations! I am so glad that I was able to actually understand the material! He is the best Math professor at ODU! He also has things organized so students know exactly what to do for every class period! Please take Math under him if it is at all possible!
Mr Strozak is a great professor! He is very helpful and provides very clear explanations! I am so glad that I was able to actually understand the material! He is the best Math professor at ODU! He also has things organized so students know exactly what to do for every class period! Please take Math under him if it is at all possible!!!
Strozak is an awesome professor. Hes a very laid back guy, and gets information across in a way that is easy to understand. He is very helpful if you ask, and does everything in his power to help you learn. Attendance isn't mandatory, but if you miss under a certain number of classes, he will drop a few low grades. I don't had a single complaint.
He has a unique teaching style that will make anyone understand knows how to keep his students interested thought out his class. He is a funny and extremely helpful cares about his students. Out Standing I have never liked math but now i kinda like it :-)
GOOD TEACHER. I hate math, but he makes it tolerable. He explains everything in a way that's easy to understand. He gives partial credits on tests, he helps anyone who asks, and is funny. If you suck at math and need it, take him.
great professor.
He's great and funny! Take him. If you miss less than 3 classes he drops your lowest test and quiz
great class would take calc with him if he offered it at 9 am in the summer.
So funny. He is a great professor. He is very clear and won't move on until everyone understands. His quizzes and tests are easy if you study. I definitely recommend his class.
Great professor really knows how to teach and has a good sense of humor Deff going to take him for math 200
Great professor. Miss less than 6 drops lowest quiz. Miss 3 or less drops the lowest test. Great sense of humor.
Great professor, and easy to learn from. Grades very fairly and prepares you for the tests, and even drops the lowest one if you attend enough classes. The only thing I didn't like about him was that some of his jokes could offend people, and that is not something I respect.
He makes the class enjoyable and you learn a lot! The material is presented in lamens terms so it is accessible to everyone and you do not feel overwhelmed. He is the best!
even if u fail, u will learn. good guy, better teacher. keeps it light and fun. final was tough b/c it carried 30% weight. went into it with a B+, got out with c+. can't say he didn't prepare us though. wish he was my math teacher since 1st grade. I'd be a prodigy by now
He is definitely the best math teacher I have ever had in my life. He doesn't require you to buy the book but you do need mymathlab. Also the prep tests are the greatest. He knows the material so well beyond memorization so if you pay attention to what he says, you will be more than prepared for everything.
This teacher deserves a raise with recommendations
Best teacher I have had at ODU!! He makes it impossible to fail his class. He gives you all the extra credit in the world, plus before every test he puts up a practice test you can take and if you get a 50% or higher he gives you extra credit to your grade. Partial credit if you show work but don't get the right answer. Makes this class very easy.
Best professor at ODU. He wants the students to learn and understand what is being taught. Hilarious in class but knows what he is teaching. Always available for office hours and is considerate. He also gives a prep-test before every test and you can receive extra credit for doing it. TAKE HIM!
Best Math teacher I have ever had! Excellent professor, very helpful, fun in class, easy to understand, all around EXCELLENT!
He was the best Math professor I have ever had. Makes sure everyone understands before moving on. His whole class is nothing but examples on how to do problems. He is also really funny and enjoys teaching. Attendance is not mandatory but he does reward those who come to every class very well.
Best professor you could ever take at ODU. He cares about his students and actually can keep us entertained during class. He slows downs and is well responsive to feed back from students and always is willing to help out in any situations I hope i get him for MATH 212 I would highly recommend him to any person who actually wants to understand math.
There is nothing bad to say about this professor. He gives tons of examples, will always answer questions, and is available for office hours all the time. He gives a practice test before every, which is very similar to the test.
Class material is not super difficult, but not super easy either. He gives lots of examples during class. Quizzes once a week, which come directly from the homework. Tests are NOT multiple choice, must show all work yourself. Usually only about 3 or 4 questions long. He drops 2 lowest quiz grades. Tries to be funny, sometimes succeeds sometimes not
Great teacher and gives you examples in class, if you do the homework then you get A's on the quizzes. Gives you a prep test before tests, so you will do good. I recommend him to anyone best professor ive ever had
Great Professor
Best Teacher EVER
BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!!! TAKE HIS CLASS YOU WILL ENJOY IT.
Awesome teacher and the funniest I have ever taken. Very sarcastic. If you don't understand the material, he will try his best to explain it. He gives extra points for attendance. If you actually want to learn something, take him! This class isn't hard if you actually try.
One of the best math teachers I have ever had. Shows genuine enthusiasm for the material and for wanting students to understand the material. Has a good sense of humor and explains the material in a way that even a less math inclined student can understand. Can't recommend him highly enough.
Hands down the best professor ive ever had. He is crystal clear during class and office hours. If i could take him for every math class if i could. He makes math fun! i recommend him and no other!
Seriously take him!! he is hands down the best math professor ever, and I suck at math. take him I wish I could for every math course I have to take!
He is hilarious, he definitely keeps your attention. He explains the quizzes and test in detail, so when its time to take it you know exactly what you are doing. his notes are sometimes all over the place but its doable. he also gives you 30 points for the whole semester if you come to every class.
Straight up, best math teacher I have ever had. Rewards you for coming to class, and tells you exactly what will be on every quiz and test. Extremely friendly, down to earth guy, but also a really great teacher and is there for you if you ever need help. If you like to text in class, don't take him. He will disrespect you if you disrespect you.
He has to be one of the best professors at ODU. The class itself is a bit confusing at first glance, but Prof. Strozak eases you into all the complex material. He is also extremely funny, and that's a good trait for morning classes. I would recommend anybody to take his class.
I mean seriously U gotta pass his classes. Out of all math professors I ever had he's by far the best!
Great Professor! Very detailed in lectures, gives extra credit, and straight to the point, but no horse playing in his class such as using cell phones. He will not put up with it and so he shouldn't. I would choose him as my professor again if I could.
Awesome professor. He helped my GPA but i had to study for it. He made my learning of Calc 2 much easier. Take him ASAP.
Amazing professor. Attendance isn't mandatory, but his lectures are fantastic and informative. He's extremely helpful and sympathetic if you're having a tough time as long as you put forth effort. Everything he teaches in lectures makes sense; if I could take every single one of my math courses with him, I totally would.
great teacher gives extra credit fair test. do really great on the test really hard to fail class. He is one of the best professors i ever had.
This class is very tough during a six week summer session. Dedicate the time and effort daily and you will be fine. Hindsight I would have liked to have taken this class during a regular semester. We did rush through the material at times, but there is only so much he can do due to the constraints. Very solid professor that knows the content.
Professor Strozak is the best there is. He is very clear cut and explains even the toughest concepts simply. He gives very many extra credit opportunities. Wonderful professor.
Best professor by far. Explains topics so well and makes sure everyone understands before moving on.
Prof Strozak is definitely one of those professors I will never forget. His lectures are entertaining and informative, his quizzes are super easy. The tests can be difficult, but that's because calc 2 is difficult. I came to ODU with a terrible disdain for math, but he makes it fun. He definitely is one of my favorite math teachers ever.
Strozak is cool and all, but his class was just way too hard. Yes he is funny, but I did not feel as though he was approachable for extra help. He makes you feel like you understand the material by over simplifying it in class and on the homework and even on the quizzes, but he tests on the most difficult problems. Maybe just not my cup of tea.
If the late Robbin Williams had taught math, you would know what to expect from Mr. Strozak's class. He makes the lectures exciting, and likes to play games where students can earn extra credit. You just have to catch him messing up on a lecture 3 times. (Not often) I hate math, but am considering taking more just because he makes it so fun.
Took his class because he was recommended by another student. Not only is he intelligent, but also personable and a fantastic teacher. He explains methods in an easy to follow manner, and never makes you feel dumb for asking questions. I am excited to have him for upper level classes because I've never understood math so well. 5/5
Professor Strozak is the best teacher at ODU in my opinion. He is clear, makes you feel free to ask questions when u do not understand, he always makes sure you understand the material. And he is also hilarious which makes going to his class great. You cant make up test or quiz after it is given but if u need to take it before it is given just ask.
Strozak made prelacy so easy and clear. I aced every test. I loved his humor and he truly cares about his students. Attendance is mandatory but he lets one absence slide. If you want to pass and understand the subject, take strozak!
Best math professor ever. Strozak really knows how to break down the material to make the course seem like a piece of cake. I will definitely be taking him again in the future.
Strozak is awesome! Highly recommend taking his classes. By far the BEST math prof I have ever had!
Gives you the tools necessary to pass any test. Do the optional homework and the pre-test because the techniques used to complete the assignments are carried over to the actual test. Don't wait last minute and only remember the steps to complete the problems; he's testing your ability to apply the tools and tricks from lecture not memorize steps..
hard content but definitely a teacher worth your time when it comes to calculus
I wish I could take Strozak for all my math courses. His notes are clear and he gives practice tests that help you for taking the tests. If you get an A on the practice test you get 4 extra credit points, B is 3, C is 2, and you can take it multiple times. He's very helpful during office hours and will give you a hint to what's on the tests.
memorable experience he makes learning enjoyable and fun overall great guy!! few thumbs up
What more can I say? Professor Strozak is smart, funny, helpful. Need I go on? 5 Tests, 5 Graphing Assignments, HW and Practice Tests. The usual work-load for any math course. If you don't understand something, he will always be there to help. Seriously. Take him already! You will not regret it.
No one can deny he is smart and respectful. This course requires 5 graphing assignments(10%), 5 exams(50%), mymathlab(10%) and final(30%). If you practice some examples from class, you can get high score. Also, he gives us final review questions which is almost the same format. Take his class!
Math is not my greatest subject--believe me when I say that! But this professor is great at making math easy. He explains every step and even adds humor into his lessons. I would love to take him for all of my math courses! If you get the chance to take him, definitely do! Just come to class and write everything down, and you shall pass!
He is awesome. Take him and you won't be disappointed.
Strozak is not the "YOU TAKE HIM YOU PASS" professor. His lectures are not recorded in any fashion so once he erases the notes you have to ask someone next to you if they had a chance to record it. Test prep and quiz prep is Strozak biggest downfall. His test/quizzes are never on his notes/hw problems he assigns. If you take him it's not easy.
Prof Strozak is by far the best math professor I've taken. He gives extra credit when you complete the practice test. He makes math fun, he cracks a couple of jokes throughout the class. I wish he tough higher math .
This class was awful. We had a free text but no mymathlab for additional clarification, and prof doesn't provide any additional resources. No graded homework. Does not post notes or lectures online. Test reviews are pointless as most of the topics aren't even on the test. Curriculum isn't bad he makes it extremely difficult for students to do well.
Prof Strozak is a great professor. He was able to explain the material thoroughly and made the class very easy.
One of the best professors I have ever had. Was available during all office hours, hilarious, friendly, and really wanted you to do well. I still go see him even though I am in other classes. He is inspiring and explains things very well, and in a way that we can understand, rather than using strict math terminology, when necessary.
Amazing professor, especially for MATH 211, if you want to pass and get amazing grades please take him, he makes the concepts really easy and is really helpful during office hours. Just practice his practice tests and you will be more than fine.
This professor is great, he makes the work very easy to understand. Make sure you go to class and he will help you with anything you have miscomprehension. This professor is excellent.
Best professor I've had at ODU! He makes a very challenging class fun and worth coming to. This class is very challenging, but Strozak is very accessible outside of class if you need help with anything. Take him, you won't regret it!
Take him. He's a great teacher. 4 tests and 2 exams. Labs every Friday and Kahoots.
He is by far the best professor/teacher that I have ever had. He makes his class fun and enjoyable to the point that you want to go to every class and stay after so you can talk with him. He also understands that students might take awhile to understand a topic so he is willing to help students privately.
Professor Strozak makes a tough subject like Calculus enjoyable. You'll really have to work for a good grade in this class but his lectures are great and he is very understanding.
One of the best professors I've had! His lectures are worth coming to and his sense of humor makes the course significantly more bearable. Calculus is hard in my opinion but he is willing to help you. He even came in the Sunday before the Final for 5 hours just to answer our questions. Go to his office hours whenever you can! Good luck!
One of the best professors there is, great at making the information comprehensive for all students and offers extra credit and accessible at all times. Go to every class, and you'll do well.
He is an amazing professor. He breaks down his lectures and makes sure that everyone understands and is on the same page with his lectures. He makes his own videos (in Pre-Calc I) so that everyone can get help from his lectures, the lab, homework, the videos, and meeting him outside of class, if need be. He makes sure you can pass and is hilarious.
Best professor ever! Head of department. Really interesting lecturers and honestly tries to have a good time in class. Grading can be harsh but he always puts out a practice test for extra credit. Drops lots of quizzes. Makes taking notes easy. Doesnt follow the program he rearranged modules to make it easier to learn. Honestly my favorite
Strozak is a great teacher. He: - takes time to explain and write down his lectures clearly. - provides good online study guides for each test. Doing them is an easy way to get extra credit! - has workshops once a week with TA assistance. More extra credit! - is very available outside of class. - is hilarious! He makes Math easy!
Although I am retaking this class, Professor Strozak was easily one of the best professors I've had. He works very well with his students, you just have to talk to them. If you are in a rough spot or anything that might effect the way you exist in his class, he is willing to accommodate. Tests are somewhat short, but the problems will take you abit
i just started taking his class this week and i can already tell you that it is going to be difficult. This close to an entirely self taught class. None of the videos he's posted has audio at all. You could compare the videos (that is mandatory to watch to teach oneself) to a well constructed power point. The lack of audio is going to be a problem.
Im surprised at how many great reviews he has. Personality wise hes amazing. He also may give a little wiggle room if something happens BUT his teaching style is horrible. Almost my entire class failed his course because of how fast paced he is. If youre not good at math and youre a slow leaner, DONT TAKE THIS CLASS!!
He is easily my favorite math professor and would take him for all of my math courses! He is funny and makes math less boring. He explain things very clearly and wont have any problems with going over it again if you dont understand. His workshops are very helpful in understanding the content and tries to help as many students as possible! 10/10
Take him. take him if you like math, take him if you don't like math. He gives fantastic lectures which is hard to do in math. he is always there to help you out. He makes you look forward to going to class, and the way in which he teaches allows you to really understand the reason why you're doing things. He's my favorite teacher at ODU
Professor Strozak is hands down the best math teacher at ODU. He make math fun even though it is a hard subject. He is not a hard grader, and will give you partial credit if you did the calc correct. I would recommend him to anyone taking a math class.
I can't recommend Strozak highly enough. If you're a math major at ODU, man you're lucky to have him as an advisor. Even luckier if you get to be in one of his classes. I've met exactly 3 professors that LIVE to teach. Strozak is one of them.
BEST PROFESSOR I'VE EVER HAD! This was my second time taking precalculus and it literally felt like a completely different class. He is a great teacher and is always willing to help his students out. We did workshops in the lab and when I tell you that it helps so much on the test it was a breeze. I wish I could take him for all of my math classes!
Well im suprised at how many good reviews he has, but he is not all that great. Maybe it was because we had to finish the class off online, however; while we still where in school he would give lots of work. Yes, good practice, but no real help in person. Don't even try to email him about any issues, he won't get back to you.
I was doing well in the beginning, started to notice my grade average kept moving by accident. Emailed him, doesn't reply unless feels like it, homework doesn't make much impact in grade average. Says he counts extra credit but does show in grade book, also does grading last minute so you don't know how you' doing in the class before its too late.
Professor Strozak is an AMAZING person. Ive taken Precalculus for the third time this year, but never with him. Hes so easy to talk to in person, hes hilarious, and very helpful. If you struggle in math he will actually make you love math and become better at it. Workshops helped me to learn better, I wish he could be my calculus teacher.
Strozak is fantastic! 4 exams, a final, online quizzes, and weekly workshops. Each exam has an online study guide worth 4 extra credit points, and it prepares you well for the test. His lectures are hilarious and he's great at explaining the concepts simply. Always willing to help in office hours, but he doesn't always respond to email.
Had him a few years back. Really great professor and will work with you. After I left ODU he purchased a car from me at the dealership I worked at. Totally random but it was good seeing him. He remembered who I was!
I clearly did not pass this class. but thats my own fault, this level of math was to complex for me. But the professor was... really good he always provided help I wish I would've took up on the offers. He explains things in ways to make it easier to understand I think if you're okay with a harder math level than he's perfect for you.
Mr. Strozak is a very caring professor, he will make his students know the material and is willing to spend extra time outside of lecture to meet with you and answer any questions. Its clear that he is passionate about math and wants his students to succeed. The material is difficult but Mr. Strozak will simplify it to make it easier to understand
Just a really good guy. One of the most caring professors I've come across and is more than willing to dedicate his time to students. Had a few knee-slapper jokes as well. It's difficult material and he's not going to hand you an A. However, he sets you up for success and if you put in the time, you should do well.
Amazing math teacher, pay attention to do class and do a the study guides and then you are set for the class. Easy explanations and answers are answered well.
I've taken his class online and in person. The online semester feels absurdly hard because of no real lectures. The class is ran by modules entirely - just scripted videos regarding topics that you complete on your own . The wording/explanation on how to complete problems makes it extremely confusing due to the fact that it's so scripted.
One of my favorite professors at ODU so far. I have only had him for a few classes by now, but he has not failed to make me laugh at least once every class. That is especially hard to pull off in math. He utilizes light homework and few quizzes to really make you study for each because of how heavily each affects your grade.
Wonderful teacher! Funny, engaging, and if the students catch 3 mistakes in a class, he gives everyone extra credit. Homework was on MyMathLab but was pretty helpful. He hosted review sessions on zoom before every test. He also posts test reviews online for extra credit. Attendance is optional, but if you miss class you'll be behind.
STOP! Click on the other tab and sign up for his class now! He writes/explains the how, and the why for every problem; hes a rare breed of good teachers. Most math profs bombarde you with question after question hoping that youll understand the how and why. If anyone gave him a bad rating on here they were lazy. Best math TEACHER Ive ever had!!!
Mr. Strozak is an exceptional professor; the best I've ever had. He truly makes math class fun. He's a special professor that leaves a lasting impact on you. I'm terrible at math, but he's so great at teaching that even I learned. He's an extraordinary educator and person; he's very engaging, dedicated to his students, and absolutely hilarious.
For a calculus class, this was very enjoyable. There is lots room for grade recovery and extra credit. He does reviews the class before the test which are extremely helpful. He is a very quick grader and will usually do within a couple days. Quizzes are online and on mymathlab.
Loved the class and prof. 4 tests, cumulative final, 4-5 quizzes, 6 labs. (I am a math major) I would take every class with him if I could. Test 2 was the toughest, so be prepared. Can't praise him enough.
Had Strozak for pre-calc all the way through calc 2, awesome guy, super funny and has really helpful review sessions.
Professor Strozak is the math GOAT! He breaks the material down to a level that everyone can understand. Put in the work and utilize his office hours and you will be fine. He also has a great sense of humor and offers extra credit.
BEST math professor ever! Always welcomes questions and breaks materials down so everyone can understand. Very approachable and funny!
He literally wrote the book they're teaching from. He made additional time during office hours to address the problems I was having. The modules are great and make it so that you are guided from beginning to end with relevant work.
By far, one of the best math professors I have had. I took his 8am class, but he always managed to make us laugh with his jokes and humor. He makes sure you understand the concepts and likes it when you participate and ask questions- even if they are "dumb!" The course requires a lot of practice and he is available. You have to work for your grade.
Pre-Calculus is a hard and boring class but professor Strozak made every lecture fun and easy for us. Everything was described in a simple way and the professor is lenient. TONS of opportunities for extra credit (I regret not taking every extra credit opportunity). Studying is definitely required after classes.
Strozak is a very cool professor. Although the only things that are graded for this course are quizzes and tests, Strozak makes sure you understand the concepts.
I'm sad to say that I dropped this class before the semester ended, however from the majority of the time I did have in this class I love love loved it! He was so funny, incredibly intelligent and really knew how to teach with no judgement, he could simplify things no matter how silly the question seemed. 100% recommend!
Professor Strozak is one of the best professors I have ever had. I have never been a math person, but because of his teaching skills, I was able to earn an A in the class. I never got below an 85 on any of the exams. I would recommend going to each lecture because you will learn a lot. He will help you as much as you need and without judgment. :)
He is so kind and supportive and helpful. He makes it pretty easy to learn. I just wish that his Friday lectures were given in person. He is welcoming about questions- no question is stupid to him. The partial and extra credit opportunities were very helpful. His practice tests are really helpful. Don't skip the homework, it helps!
Professor Strozak is an exceptional math teacher who makes learning fun and accessible. His lectures are engaging, and he's always willing to help. The homework and practice tests are super helpful. I also found unstuckstudy great for study prep.
He's a great professor, highly recommend.
He really cares about his students succeeding and teaches the material so that you will conceptualize future concepts for harder math. He believes in building your "math tool belt" for future success.
Great professor just teaches hard courses. Make it to classes and apply yourself, he cares about his students and will give extra credit. would recommend
Easy homework, extra credit, practice tests, easy office hours, funny lectures, presented material well, specific feedback on tests.
Super friendly and his personality helped keep the room lit up even with math which is a slow topic for me. He's also great at explaining the topics where I previously struggled. He also does lots of extra credit, as well as partial credit on tests and quizzes. This is also from a shy student who sat in the front. Strozak is a good choice
Lectures are well taught, straightforward, and not straight out of the textbook or ppt slides. Take good notes and you'll do fine on the tests and quizzes. Prof. Strozak is probably one of the best professors I've had yet. Truly cares for his students & their success.
This is a class where you can not miss a day, or you will get so far behind and will struggle to catch up. It is completely in person, so you have no access to anything outside of class, and the tests/quizzes are on paper. Mr. Strozak is nice, but he is older, so he doesn't work with technology. This class is difficult if you are not good at math.
This is genuinely such a good professor, I barely got by with my C. But that was not his fault, it was my own. I saw him for office hours almost every time and he never once made me feel bad for struggling and cared about me learning the material, and he's hilarious!! I HIGHLY recommend strozak:)
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