Some will not like his way of communicating. Get over it! He is an EXCELLENT teacher who is willing to do whatever is necessary to help you learn. A little eccentric (brings own chalk) but all to make sure he is as effective as possible. Wish others brought their own chalk, can't read their writing.

Overall a good professor. Very clear about his explanations and makes it easier to understand the concepts. Makes sure to repeat concepts as to help you memorize them. His test reviews are almost the same as the actual test, he just changes the numbers, though you still need to study in order to get a good grade.

Excellent teacher, is a joy to be in his class. His explanations are great and he always bring some funny remarks to the class!

Explain clearly, step by step , straight forward, fair exams.

I'm not sure why, but Prof. Boorstein was a very effective math teacher.

I highly recommend this proffessor. he is hard but after you take his class, you will have a strong foundation to go on.

Explains prblem in clear way, a few funny jokes. Tests are on blue book, pretty straight from the review. The class is boring, but when questions asked he will answer. Pretty decent prof

Great guy and great proffessor. I would recomend studying ahead for this one. He is nice but serious. Math should be taken serious. A quote from Borstien: "you'll get killed in calculus if you dont study hard in pre calc" "weather your studying to be an engineer or a doctor, I would hope you have a good grasp of this stuff before doing so"

good enough

For all the people that are giving Prof. Boorstein a bad review I have to say this; He's not a bad professor, yeah he's boring, but college is suppose to be hard people. I'm not good at math but I got an A- just by showing up to class, taking good notes and studying for exams. If you can do that, and survive 50 min lectures, then you can get an A.

Contrary to what others have to say I really loved his class. He was my teacher for my second statistics class. The first teacher I had I received an F and for him I received an A-. In order to get through his class you have to attend class everyday, sit at the front of the class and really pay attention. If you do not understand something be sure

A proficient math teacher. I never had trouble learning math. Take what the teacher says at face value and apply it to problems presented to you. If you can do this, boorstein is a great teacher. He isnt "hands on" or any sort of new age teaching style. Simply explains whats going on with the numbers. Expects you to attend daily.

Brilliant man, although you really have to appreciate the subject to truly appreciate the extent of his intellect. It's not an easy grade, but if you do the hw+read the book it's not impossible. He's very straightforward with tests, no surprises. Very helpful and will discuss topics at great lengths if he sees student is genuinely interested.

Very organized so the lectures are easy to follow. He can get a little monotone, but he'll try to throw in jokes here and there. A lot of people fuss over small details that don't do this teacher justice. Overall, he's very knowledgeable, very helpful, and very easy in that you know what to expect. He really wants students to understand the math.

Very experienced. If you attend class and do your homework, you'll be well prepared for the final. Fair on grading.

He is the best, he prepared me for Calculus and other external exams. He's very smart and knows his subject very well.

Excellent Professor. I leave the class feeling like I have learned so much...but you have to go to the class unless your good at teaching yourself. Not easy but very good teacher!

He is great, interesting sense of humor but you really have to apply yourself ---- but that's why you are in college anyway, so shouldn't be a problem

One of the best professor in the UMass. He teaches very good and explains it very well. Always helpful if you have question. If you attend the class every time and do the homework then you will be fine.The exams are similar to the problems which he does in the class.

He is an excellent professor if you listen to him,you will understand not just Math but it's application and use as well:)))My country needs a professor like him.

Professor Boorstein is a math genius and he expects you to be too. His class is very fast-paced, because there is a lot of material to cover. I am usually great with math, but Calculus was difficult for me. If you do all the problems he "suggests" you do AND you take advantage of the tutors, you'll do fine. If you are having trouble, just tell him!

He is a nice person, helpful. Goes too fast though, I had to teach myself a lot, but it happens with all difficult classes. A good professor in general.

Although Calc is a tough class Professor Boorstein is a very good lecture, I went to tutoring and his office hours and was able to get a B+

Dr. Boorstein is a decent lecturer who clearly is better than a lot of his students at UMB deserve. He teaches things and will go back over problems if people don't get it (usually from those that skip lecture). Protip: Don't show up halfway through lectures and hope to pass. He if funny if you have any broad knowledge. Seems fair also.

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! You can drop 1 of 3 exam grade, two of them were take-home exams. He always gives the grade much higher than you think. I could not believe I got an A- in a math class!!! I had failed the course with other Professor before

MA 134 is not an easy class no matter who you take it with, and he gives you everything you need. It took me countless hours in the library studying, but because this material is hard and absolutely not because he is a bad teacher. He's a great teacher and absolutely brilliant. You have to take the time and study, and you will pass, guaranteed.

Currently taking him during summer. Professor Boorstein is very knowledgeable. He is very old fashion in the way he teaches but very good. He goes a little fast at times, but that's not his fault, people dont ask questions, so he keeps going. we have exams every week but he drops the lowest one. Hw is key to prepare you for the exams. summer!!!

AWESOME. SIMPLY THE BEST! BETTER THAN ALL THE REST!! His exams are FUN FUN FUN!! So put on a HAPPY FACE every time you are in the class! STUDY STUDY STUDY A's!!!!!!

Prof Seth is a good teacher, but he expects you to remember everything from all the previous math classes. Homework and tests like every 2 weeks, some of the tests could be take home. Always available to help during office hours. If you don't know math already, you have to either study really hard or fail.

He is a very kind professor, sometimes very cute. Never feels any pressure in this class. If you don't miss the class and take notes, it would be easier than you just reading the textbook yourself. Also, he sent out practice questions before test, if you can do them then a B is not a problem

Great, You have to just listen to him with passion and attend all classes unless you have a licit excuse.

if you study you will def. pass his class. Great prof. would take him again!

Seth is one of the best teachers I've ever had. I did not have to show up to lectures and was still able to get an A. His lectures are entertaining and fun. Sometimes he makes jokes which are extremely hilarious. You won't regret taking this class, you will learn a lot and it is an easy A!!

Seth was absolutely one of the best professors I have taken for mathematics. He is very clear in his lectures, and his notes and homework outline exactly what is on the test. He was always willing to answer questions, even if they were off topic, in order to help me understand the content. If you try, you will succeed in his class.

Professor Boorstein is not a bad Professor. The only thing makes sure you keep practicing the math exercises that he assigned on his syllabus after each class you attend. If you follow this rule I think you will be fine. When you do not understand something goes to his office or send him emails about the question you did not understand.

This guy gets too much negative flack. Go to class, pay active attention to the processes he illustrates on the board. DON'T DO EVERY PROBLEM ON THE HW!!! Do one of two of the different problems EVERY night, this leaves you with problems to do when studying for exams!!! (He even says this). Repetition is key in math, do problems EVERY NIGHT!!!

His lectures are mostly unclear and you need to do most of the work yourself. However, his tests are quite lenient as there are no trick questions and he gives extra credit Qs and marks for working. The course grading consists of 5 tests, 5 homework, midterm and finals.

I never understood calculus until now. I tried with a different instructor before and it was a disaster. Prof. Boorstein actually has patience for his students, explains things well, and it's refreshing to be taught by someone who so clearly loves the subject matter. I really appreciate how much effort he puts into his lectures. I've learned a lot

He doesn't deserve his bad rap. He's actually a great professor, but he's just not giving away easy A's. If that's your expectation, safe to say you should avoid his class

I only placed into this class because I had help on the placement test, so I really shouldn't have placed into calculus. That being said, Dr. Boorstein taught in such a clear and simple way that everything seemed to click. I had to study A LOT, but I kept having "aha!" moments in his lecture that would have been impossible with any other professor

Professor Boorstein is hands down one of the coolest professors. He purposely makes the course "scary" in the first week simply because he wants to know who the real student is. Though there is some unit that was confusing on my end, I managed to go to his office hours to understand the concept more. Don't listen to naysayer and you will love it.