1.8

Ryan Bunge

Mathematics - Illinois State University

1.8
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
14%
Would Retake
110
Reviews
1.8
Quality
4.2
Difficulty
1.8
Helpful
1.8
Clarity

14%

Would Retake

110

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What Students Say

He teaches things well in my experience

MAT144 - 3.0 rating

He is the worst teacher I have ever had

MAT144 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

62%

Textbook Required

44%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 67 reported grades
Not sure yet: 13
A: 11
C: 10
A+: 6
Common Tags
Test heavy (24)
Tough grader (19)
Graded by few things (14)
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Lecture heavy (11)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (10)
Lots of homework (8)
Tough Grader (6)
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Ratings by Course

MAT23

4.0

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MATH113

4.0

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MAT160

2.1

(27)

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2.0

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113

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119

5.0

MAT140

5.0

MAT121

5.0

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4.5

Reviews (110)
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4.0
MAT120
Oct 9, 2011

Mildly annoying; when you ask a question in class, he counters it with another question, to make you think harder... and ends up confusing you terribly. Very difficult to follow at times. Often confuses himself, then begins talking in circles, and further confuses himself. However, he means well. He is kind, and sometimes helpful in person.

4.0
1.0
MAT23
Dec 19, 2011

MAT 120. Good guy, just a really boring class. I ended up not showing up for the whole second half of it, and although I missed a test, I still got a C. There are four tests and a Final. On top of that thee is a little group work in class. The major bonus here: No homework, None. If the class doesn't annoy you, it'a a guaranteed A.

5.0
2.0
MATH113
Nov 2, 2012

Mr.Bunge is just super like corny and like awkwardly funny. He teaches us like we're 5 years old which is super annoying, some people might like it though. He's not a bad teacher at all though, when you have questions with homework he will email you back to help late nights but in class he just elaborates too much and just like... idk, corny.

4.0
2.0
MAT119
Dec 2, 2012

Mr. Bunge is nice, and he explains things really well, for me at least. The homework is given on a list at the beginning of the year but if you understand the concepts you don't need to do it. Also, he takes attendance everyday so go to class because if you are just a few % pts away from the next grade, he boosts you up if you go to class.Recommend

2.0
2.0
MAT119
Dec 19, 2012

Although hes a nice guy, his teaching abilities are TERRIBLE! I used to love math until I got to this class. He doesn't explain things well at all and when you ask him a question in class he responds with another question. His favorite response is "I don't know, what do you think?" This did nothing to help me! I wouldn't recommend him to anyone.

2.0
4.0
MAT120
Apr 2, 2013

Had him for Math 120. He was the worst teacher I ever had. He was not clear on anything he taught and lectured all hour, dragging out each practice problem. I would avoid this man!

1.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: C+
Oct 24, 2013

He is the worst teacher I've ever had. Does not know how to teach. He drags on the lecture the whole class time, with maybe 2 example problems. The only way I got through it was by teaching myself. Horrible.

2.0
5.0
MAT113
Oct 26, 2013

Ryan Bunge is the worst math professor that I have ever had. The methods he teaches in class seem easy enough, but when you get to the homework you basically need to read the section yourself, and his tests and quizzes can sometimes be impossible depending on the chapter. He is often sarcastic and rude and doesn't offer help when asked.

2.0
4.0
MAT113
Oct 31, 2013

He is one of the worst math teacher I have had. He just goes over a PowerPoint every single class. Not much elaboration on problems. Moves quickly. You basically have to teach yourself from the book to understand the chapters. Tests and quizzes are short answer & multiple choice. They're pretty difficult. He's kind of rude too.

1.0
5.0
MAT113
Oct 31, 2013

You're going to need to teach yourself this course. Ryan Bunge is by far the worst math teacher I have ever had. He will not tell you about exams or quizzes until maybe the day before. He is really rude to his class and shows almost no examples of how to do problems. Tests and quizzes are very difficult no matter how you study. Good luck.

2.0
3.0
MAT113
Grade: B+
Nov 3, 2013

He's a nice guy but he hardly has any idea what is going on. The chapter he does on statistics is all wrong. Multiple times I've had to do things the wrong way in order to get a good grade on a test.It isn't hard material, he just doesn't know how to teach it.

1.0
5.0
MAT113
Nov 4, 2013

Worst math teacher ever all he does is go off the power points and doesn't show any examples that are on the test or quiz. Be prepared to teach yourself most of the chapters.

1.0
5.0
MAT113
Nov 7, 2013

I really don't understand how the lowest math class you can take for credit at this university is the hardest math class I've ever taken. It's funny because I literally did this class in high school and was taught way better than Ryan Bunge has taught me anything. I really wish I would have avoided this man at all costs.

1.0
5.0
113
Nov 7, 2013

This class is basically the whole reason I was stressed out my first semester of school. Ryan Bunge treats us like children but gives us tests as if we are professional mathematicians. His classes are pointless because he doesn't know how to do the work and he is sarcastic and kind of mean. Even if you study so hard, it will get you nowhere.

1.0
4.0
MAT113
Nov 13, 2013

HORRIBE PROFESSOR. if he even is a professor. i hope he looks on this site and realizes how badly he is messing up other students grades. he is sloppy with his work and is very rude. he offers no help and needs to go get a teaching degree. sincerly, the studnet who failed your class because you cant teach ;)

1.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: Fail
Nov 14, 2013

He is the worst teacher I have ever had. Math 113 is supposed to be easy and he makes it impossible. He's rude, condescending, arrogant, and not helpful at all. His tests and quizzes are impossible, I sincerely hate him. Every other MAT 113 class is easy and his is terrible. Now I have to retake this class, thanks for nothing!

2.0
5.0
MAT113
Nov 19, 2013

God awful. Save yourself now

1.0
4.0
MAT113
Dec 1, 2013

He is awful! Class is pointless when you have to teach yourself everything from the book & you still won't understand it. Teaches us like we're idiots but gives extremely difficult tests and quizzes. Got C's, D's, & F's on all of them and I'm an A/B student in math. Very rude too. AVOID HIM!!

1.0
5.0
113
Dec 2, 2013

Avoid this class at all costs. Mr. Bunge is the worst teacher I have ever had, and a lot of people in this class have to re-take it because of his terrible teaching skills. This class is the hardest class I have ever taken, and takes away all the study time from my other classes by the amount of work and studying I have to do in his. Terrible.

1.0
5.0
113
Dec 2, 2013

I honestly hate this teacher. Maybe it's because he has a new baby at home, but his attitude is terrible, his test are impossible, and homework takes days to do sometimes. Have fun teaching yourself this class and barely passing. Ryan Bunge is the worst teacher I have ever had in my life.

1.0
5.0
113
Dec 2, 2013

buy the book because you will need it to teach yourself this class. He will cheat you out of a grade you deserve and most of us have been struggling to get just a C in the class. I don't get how the 'easiest' math class at this school is harder than anything I've ever had before?

1.0
5.0
113
Dec 4, 2013

AVOID THIS CLASS

4.0
3.0
MATH113
Dec 9, 2013

Overall not a TERRIBLE teacher, but i did wish i would have chosen another teacher. Tests are challenging, but manageable. Homework online is not so difficult. He does take attendence and the Lab days are pointless. He does give extra credit, so make sure to do it. Had a friend who took another teacher with easier tests & did much better than me.

5.0
2.0
MAT113
Grade: B+
Dec 9, 2013

Overall I think he was always perfectly clear in explaining everything which made for a very easy class. The online homework gave you the answers which made it super easy to do. I actually enjoyed some of his stupid humor, which made the class more bearable. Do the extra credit!!!

1.0
5.0
113
Dec 10, 2013

Really hard class. The final was not too bad, but the rest of the class was pretty hard and the tests are impossible.

1.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: F
Jan 30, 2014

Ryan Bunge literally failed me. I did all the work and spent countless hours doing the learning curves and still got less than a 50%. I cried myself to sleep every night I was in this class. I'm always really successful in math classes but this one is impossible. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

1.0
5.0
MAT119
Jul 27, 2014

Horrible professor. Very rude, looks at you stupid if you ask a question. You have to teach yourself everything. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS WITH THIS PROFESSOR!

2.0
5.0
119
Grade: D+
Oct 7, 2014

I am and AB student, I took a similar class over the summer for non-credit (literally the same criteria as this class) and received an A. His teaching does nothing, you literally do nothing in the labs either. I suggest getting a tutor, and prepare to make this class one of your top priorities.

3.0
4.0
MAT113
Dec 2, 2014

Professor Bunge is a nice guy, but I was not a fan of his class at all. He's pretty helpful if you go to his office hours, but in class not so much. Not a fan of his grading at all. I do pretty well on all of my assignments in his class, and I have a low C. Teaches way too fast for me. You get a good amount of time to do the homework though!

1.0
5.0
MATH119
Nov 6, 2014

I'm a straight A student and even though I put in everything I could into this class, I still had a very hard time. He is a very rude individual. He looks at you like you're stupid when you ask a question. His test are extremely hard. If you miss three questions on a test you're already down to a B. Take this course with a different teacher!!

5.0
3.0
MAT119
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2014

Prof Bunge covers a lot of material in his class so he won't take the time to explain everything. Basically, this is not High School math any more.

2.0
5.0
MATH119
Mar 23, 2015

I had Bunge my first semster for math 119, he hasn't been teaching as long as other professors and I hated him. He explained the concepts in a more difficult matter, I'm in Anne Smitz class now repeating the class and understand everything in such an easier way. Be ready to do ALOT of online homework that will drive you nuts.

1.0
5.0
MAT113
Oct 9, 2015

He's just awful doesn't teach you anything at all.

2.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 3, 2015

Ryan is nice, but he makes learning the easiest kind of math very difficult. It's hard to keep up in class because he goes very fast and never really makes it clear what you need to know. The tests are very difficult and don't match up with the homework. If you take this class without any previous understanding of the content, you won't do well.

2.0
4.0
MAT113
Nov 16, 2015

Ryan's a nice guy but not very helpful. You do a lot of the teaching yourself. Luckily I had a decent GA to help out but make sure to go to the labs for the practice, you'll need it. He makes it a hard class, but it's doable if you're decent at math. If not... good luck.

3.0
3.0
MAT113
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2015

Ryan is very awkward. Get ready to hear "check my arithmetic" every 10 seconds. He covers a lot of material in a short amount of time. The online homework is pretty easy, you get 4 attempts/problem. Make sure to come to class to get those easy points. Choose your group wisely, the projects are dumb (you better know how to use Excel).

3.0
2.0
MAT113
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2015

Ryan is a funny guy (his awkwardness and his fedora..) but he can be condescending if you have a question. However, the class is super easy, and you get 50 points just for going to class, so go.

1.0
5.0
MAT113
Dec 7, 2015

He did not do a great job of making sure all of his students understood the material. Instead of reviewing lesson the day of quizzes he tries to teach new material before assigning the quiz.

2.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: D
Dec 15, 2015

This class was very hard. He is a nice person, but his teaching could be better. 4 Quizzes (100 pts); 4 Exams (100 pts); 7 Group Works (70 pts); Attendance Points (50 points); HW on LaunchPad (100 pts); 2 Projects (80 points); and a 200 pt Final Exam. Make sure you do the EC Quizzes on LaunchPad. Hopefully you have a good GA. GET HELP.

1.0
5.0
MAT119
Feb 1, 2016

He doesn't explain anything. He will not explain the concepts and then do one example problem and expect you to understand it. He moves way too fast and also teaches to the very last second and tries to squeeze in a new concept the last minute of class.

1.0
5.0
MAT119
Mar 22, 2016

Don't take him

1.0
5.0
MAT119
Grade: C
Apr 5, 2016

Doesn't teach what is going to be on the test. Talks really fast in lecture and doesn't clarify anything.

1.0
5.0
MAT119
Grade: C
Apr 10, 2016

You have to go to lecture for attendance credit, yet his lectures make no sense. All lab teachers a foreign and hard to understand. He makes easy quizzes, so you think you know what you're doing and then you get to the test and it's something completely different. Worst professor I've had so far.

1.0
3.0
MAT113
Grade: A
Apr 11, 2016

Ryan has probably been doing this "basic" math for quite some time now and it shows because he can not explain it to students in a way we'd understand. He is condescending when you ask a question and lacks passion for his job.

2.0
5.0
MATH119
Grade: C+
Apr 24, 2016

All other teachers gives out study guides, and allows cheat cheats, Bunge does not. Bunge automatically expects you to know what is going on inside his head at all times and thinks you understand what is going on. Not. Skip class its a waste of time, but just read read read the textbook and you'll do ok. Try memorizing all the formals. Good Luck.

1.0
5.0
MAT119
Grade: C
Apr 26, 2016

"Skipping steps to save time."-Ryan Bunge. My favorite quote from this professor. Not only does he skip steps while teaching, he skips sections that will be on a test. His homework and quizzes are 10x easier than the tests.I'd say he was helpful with answering questions, but I would be lying. I asked a question and got a rude, non helpful answer.

2.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: C
May 8, 2016

There's not enough characters to describe how much I dislike this professor. Ryan Bunge is easily the worst instructor I've had at this university. He is rude, condescending, unclear, and takes weeks to grade assignments. The class average was below a C and he did nothing to change his teaching. Do yourself a favor and find a different math prof.

1.0
5.0
MAT119
Grade: C-
Oct 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

HES HORRIBLE! DONT TAKE HIM!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MATH119
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Just awful, I understand math professors are usually graded the harshest, but this class was just terrible.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
MAT113
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Ryan is very rude, and condescending. If you have a background in the material he covers, then you will do fine in class. If you do not have any background, then you might have a difficult time and you might be scared to ask questions because of the snooty way that he answers. It's really not that hard though,you can just get through it.

GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

STAY AWAY! Bunge doesn't teach. Regurgitates PP slides to you which you can do on your own. Doesn't go through any steps to solve problems. Does 1 example & expects you to magically understand everything. HW online. Lab days are useless-given worksheets to work on alone-no demonstrations. Dropped ASAP. You won't pass w/o struggling-get anyone else.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
MAT144
Grade: Not sure yet
May 8, 2017
Would take again

He was okay. He teaches things well in my experience. He wants to make sure everyone knows whats going on but most people never say anything. I read the book a lot. Gives out hw, but not for a grade. Weekly quizzes to keep you on your toes, and grade will be dependent on five exams plus final.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MAT113
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Bunge was a terrible professor. He made terrible jokes as well as barely taught! He would barely explain PowerPoint slides and would not answer questions from the online homework. Not a professor I want again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MAT113
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Bunge is the type of teacher to seem like he cares but does not. He is all powerpoints and no explanation. If you have a question, youll ask it, he will try to answer it but in the end he will only confuse you more. His TA is a nice guy but hard to understand. GET A TUTOR HE WILL NOT HELP YOU.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
1.0
5.0
MAT113
Apr 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Bunge is by far the worst instrutor I have ever had in my time as a student. He rambles on about stuff no one actually cares about, he reads from the slides instead of actually teaching, when he "further explains" he just makes things more confusing, and half the stuff on the homework wasn't even taught in class. Avoid him at all costs!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
MAT113
Grade: A+
Sep 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

There was a LOT of homework for this class but it only counts for a small percentage of your grade. We had to do two group projects that we got little direction on, and was graded really hard. the subject material itself was not that hard, but the way that Bunge taught it made it harder to understand than if you just used the book instead.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
4.0
MAT144
Oct 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Whatever you do, DO NOT take Ryan Bunge, he is terrible. You have a test like every 2 weeks, his examples don't respond with the homework or the tests. His test are 6 pages long, 4 pages no calculator and 2 with calculator. He tries to be funny but he's not. You have homework, but not counted for a grade. TERRIBLE! Stay away from!

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MAT113
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I have to say after taking this class, this was a lot harder compared to a different math class I had taken and received a better grade. Wow!

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
4.0
MAT144
Dec 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst teacher I have ever had!! He makes the course material more complicated than it needs to be. He does this thing where he tries to talk really fast but fails miserably and ends up confusing everyone. You have quizzes every Friday, but only gives you 5 minutes to do it. If you can avoid him please do.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
MAT113
Grade: C
Dec 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Check my arithmetic, but Professor Bunge was sueper boring and made class about as interesting as watching grass grow on an artificial field. Even his T.A. fell asleep in class and he didnt bother to wake him up. If you have ADD or any type of inattentive trait, drop this class immediately because youll zone out in the first 15 minutes and fail.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
MAT144
Feb 11, 2019
Would take again

He drops your worst 3 quizzes of the semester and drops your worst test with your homework grade if its above your worst test grade. Every Friday is quiz day, things that you learn in class aren't on the quizzes and the things on the quizzes aren't on the tests. The quizzes and tests are 10x harder than the things you learn in class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
3.0
MATH113
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

GO TO CLASS! He isn't the best lecturer but will answer your homework questions and every day you attend you get a little bit of extra credit. Online homework is pretty easy because you get 4 or 5 tries to get the right answer. Group projects seem irrelevant but are pretty easy using Excel. Use the review tool on the homework to study for tests.

Group projects
5.0
2.0
MATH113
Apr 12, 2019
Would take again

Ryan is AMAZING. I have 0 problem with him and I love his teaching style. Hes nerdy and relatable to me. He can talk fast but ask questions. He will happily stop to answer questions. This class is EASY if you can think LOGICALLY and apply what you learn. If you are confused JUST ASK HIM. He is a great teacher and very passionate about math.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
MAT113
Apr 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Ryan Bunge is the worst professor on this planet. EVER. He does not know how to teach at all. I would not take him again or advise anyone else to take him because of how bad of a teacher he is. He gives group projects and does not know how to explain anything to anyone. His response is "look at the syllabus" and it not even on there. Do not take.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
1.0
5.0
MAT144
Dec 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Does not know how to explain material. Makes things 10x harder than they should be.

3.0
5.0
MAT160
Nov 27, 2020
Would take again

Ryan is a pretty unremarkable but alright teacher. He gives out things to study and you study them. He makes helpful videos to explain topics more clearly. Your score in this class largely depends on how much time and effort are able to put in to the difficult problems and if you have math whiz peers to help you understand.

Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: C+
Dec 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This was an asynchronous online class. This should have been a synchronous lecture class. Prof Bunge had great material and example problems he shared with us online for us to look over but I felt like I was doing a lot of my learning during the quizzes and tests, which were luckily untimed.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAT140
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This year is a little difficult with classes being online but that is no reason to not have lectures in a lecture class. We have the opportunity to request office hours but personally I have difficulty in one-on-one scenarios. Homework is okay with multiple tries but we are expected to learn the content straight out of a book which is no good.

1.0
4.0
MAT144
Grade: B-
Dec 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Bunge was the worst possible professor someone could've gotten during COVID season. He didn't lecture, all you got were notes on Reggie. If you didn't understand those, you were pretty much forced to figure it out on your own. He was notorious for going weeks without saying a word to the class and never got back to your desperate emails for help.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MAT160
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The one positive part of this class is that Bunge is accessible via Zoom call, when he responds to your email. With this, he does not do any teaching really. There are a few of his own videos but he relies heavily on YouTube and PDFs for the lessons. Even when he makes his own videos, it only covers one problem. Get used to repeatedly watching them

Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAT160
Apr 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Straight up doesnt teach. For the second unit, he has formatted these questions in a way that no one else on the internet does. If you dont understand his explanations, then youll never understand. His lecture videos assume you already know how to do half of the stuff. If I could rate him a zero I would.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Some people were not meant to teach and I strongly believe this for Professor Bunge. Visual learners will be out of luck for this class. The very few videos he graces us with do not seem to prepare us for his version of quizzes/exams. I suppose he expects us to already know the material. If that is the case, why pay to take this course?

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: A
May 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Bunge is a great guy and truly cares. I would zoom his countless times. He was always willing and always set time aside. With that said he tends to be a tough grader that sometimes is unclear about why you missed what you did. He did a great job and showed that he actually cared.

Accessible outside class
Caring
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: B
Sep 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The class was tough as it is, especially being online. But Bunge decided to make it asynchronous as well making it even more difficult. There was a point during the semester he just didn't upload or email anything for 2 weeks. Tough course, lack-luster professor

Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He starts a topic by teaching you the 5 different wrong ways to go about doing it, and then proceeds to show you the algorithm for solving it after you are comfortable solving it the wrong way. This is a horrible teaching philosophy. Bunge is the toughest grader I have ever had. This hurts because the entire grade is based on tests and quizzes.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

As nice of a guy as Ryan is. i don' think he should be teaching this course. he is really smart and thus teaches as if you already understand the material. His lectures do not correspond with the weekly quizzes. half the time the class sits awkwardly quiet while Ryan asks questions as no one responds, he doesn' take the hint that no one understands

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Avoid this professor at all costs. Provides vague answers to questions on already extremely difficult without caring if you understood his answer. Extremely lazy professor in terms of providing exam study guides. Quizzes often times do not correspond with the material you learned in class. Great guy, extremely terrible professor. Simple as that.

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Bunge is a really smart guy. I think he has a hard time dumbing things down for his students. He teaches the material as if everyone already knows everything. This is far from true. Most of the time the entire class has no idea what is going on. He is always willing to meet outside of class to answer your questions. He does seem like he cares tho

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Caring
1.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Makes material 10000x harder than it needs to be. No book. Quizzes are nothing like the material taught in class. Great guy but awful teacher. Tough grader on his tests and quizzes. Not sure how it's even possible to do well in his course.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAT120
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is awful. End of story. Should not be a teacher. Take this class elsewhere.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
MAT160
Grade: C
May 3, 2022
Would take again

I feel like he gets a bad rap, but his teaching is overall good. The material is what makes the class hard.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: A+
Jun 3, 2022
Would take again

From what it seems, Professor Bunge has improved a lot from what previous reviews say about him, He provides a lot of resources for learning the material and makes the processes for how to do algorithms and other problems clear. The material he provides in lectures and resources is very consistent with what you will see on the exam.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: C
Oct 20, 2022

Quizzes on most Fridays over content from the week BEFORE. I do have my problems with this class but overall I think the prof gets a bad rap. As long as you take notes every class and do the practice problems before exams you will get a good grade

Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MAT144
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2022

The majority of your grade is based on five exams and the final. The exams are 6 pages and you only get 50 minutes to do them so hopefully you're fast at math. Quizzes every Friday that you also only get about 5-10 minutes to do. Homework only counts if it's higher than your lowest exam score. He seems to know his content but can go really fast.

Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MAT144
Dec 13, 2022

Bunge is very caring and precise, but that being said, be prepared to dedicate all of your time to this class to pass. Every Friday, a quiz, which are more difficult than what's covered in class. The rest of your grade is determined on how well you do on exams (6 pages), you have 50 mins. Don't take this class if you're bad at math, he's fast.

Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAT160
Grade: A
May 8, 2023
Would take again

I ended up really enjoying this class! Prof. Bunge was very good at explaining, did lots of example problems, and was very willing to help with questions and homework whenever you need it. Practice problems were incredibly helpful, and I think the workload was very manageable. He also is generous with grading and gives you as many points possible.

4.0
4.0
MAT120
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2023
Would take again

I don't know why he gets so much hate, but he is a very good professor. He teaches clearly and knows what he is doing. Yes, there are weekly quizzes and those are annoying, but you get what you put into the class. If I studied for the quizzes more, I could have easily got an A. In order to get an A you just have to put in the time.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MAT120
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 25, 2023

The organization and structure of this class is all over the place. Quizzes every Friday are over material from the week before, and there is little to no clarity about the material on the quizzes. Practice problems do not reflect the quiz/test contention. Final grade determined on 3 tests and weekly quizzes, almost impossible to save a poor grade

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MAT113
Grade: C
Jan 27, 2024

He is a very smart guy that he almost forgets he is teaching a class of students who are trying to learn the material.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 16, 2024

So much for 100 level class, quiz every week in class

Tough grader
Get ready to read
1.0
4.0
MAT160
Mar 20, 2024

I wouldn't recommend this professor. Please try your absolute best to stay away from him.

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MAT160
Mar 27, 2024
Would take again

He really isn't that bad of a professor. If you don't understand a subject he provides material online that is further explaining it. If that doesn't work then he leaves his door open during office hours and is always happy to help. The class is hard but your cramming a lot of material into a small amount of time.

1.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: C+
May 2, 2024

you'll have a difficult in this class, that's it.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 23, 2024

Don't take this professor avoid him!

Tough grader
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: A+
Jun 7, 2024

You will actually learn something. Grade is based solely on quizzes, tests, and final. Super unorganized and you have to teach yourself to be successful. He tries to help if you go to his office hours but is too smart to dumb things down and will talk about everything but your question. Final exam was 12 pages

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: D+
Dec 12, 2024

Don't do it

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 29, 2025

If you want to finish a semester with all your hair do not take this class, I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!.

Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 29, 2025

Very confusing teacher, talks about a lot other than what were learning and there's a quiz every Friday and the homework is like 5 pages long sometimes.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 13, 2025

I mean he gotta be the worst professor ever, you really need to put a lot of hours to pass his class. DON'T TAKE HIS CLASS IF YOU DONT HAVE TO. I gave him 1 because that's the lowest I can give him.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: B
Feb 18, 2025

The class can be challenging, but engaging with the material and using tools like unstuck study for study prep can help. The professor is willing to assist, though explaining concepts clearly isn't always easy.

1.0
5.0
MAT120
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 7, 2025

The homework is suggested so it doesn't get graded. The only things you get graded on is quizzes, exams and attendance. The lectures taught little to nothing. The exams were very complex and not like the homework. He didn't teach well enough in class to have those hard exams. I would recommend taking anyone but him.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 9, 2025

Take this class at a community college if you can. This guy is basically the only option for this class and he is not a great one. Extremely boring lectures 4 days a week with quizzes every single Friday. You'd be better off skipping class and teaching yourself if you could but he takes attendance points which is ridiculous. Avoid this guy

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAT121
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 17, 2025

Just don't do it. Thank me later.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
5.0
MAT160
Grade: C
May 5, 2025

Professor overall is very good and knowledgeable, the only problem is how the course is structured. quizzes every Friday, cumulative finals, very hard content with little help.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAT121
Grade: C
May 6, 2025

Horrible teacher

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAT121
Grade: F
May 7, 2025

He taught class as if he was doing the math for his own enjoyment, and never seemed to actually care if the class was comprehending anything he taught, then he'd give us quizzes every friday and tests that look nothing like the practice problems from the textbooks

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MAT113
Grade: B+
Oct 22, 2025

Class is lecture/slides based. Very easy topics (kind of middle school/early high school stuff, like mean and mode, linear, logarithms, pie charts and probability) but confusing exam questions. Better to pay attention in class: kind of boring, but worth it. He answers questions/gives examples. Take extra lab sheets for practicing before exams.

1.0
4.0
MAT160
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2025

He's a smart dude but not a good teacher for someone who struggles with math. Quizzes every week and most of his practice problems aren't even on the quiz.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAT113
Grade: A
Nov 17, 2025

Not only does the textbook teach better, but it also has a better personality. I had to take this class for a gen ed requirement, I would have rather been in prison.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
1.0
MAT120
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2025

Although the content was challenging, he taught it thoroughly and always answered students questions. The main issue was his constant unnecessary comments about what students were doing during class. He was very condescending.

Test heavy
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