4.7

Suzanne Kozak

Mathematics - Assumption University

4.7
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

84

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What Students Say

Great professor, definitely take her

MAT117 - 4.0 rating

She is a great teacher

MAT111 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
B+ (4)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 20 reported grades
A: 8
B+: 4
A+: 3
A-: 3
Common Tags
Caring (15)
Respected (13)
Accessible outside class (11)
Gives good feedback (7)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Lots of homework (5)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
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Reviews (84)
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MAT114
Nov 14, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MAT114
Jan 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MAT117
Feb 26, 2003

Best Math teacher I've ever had. Very clear, very specific, very helpful....as long as you pay attention and do the work. Everyone should take her for math.

5.0
2.0
MAT114
Feb 27, 2003

The subject matter is hard but she is an excellent teacher. Clear, easy to follow plus she averages in homework to boost grades

5.0
1.0
CALCULUS
Mar 25, 2003

Great math teacher. Easy to understand. Homework isn't bad. I highly recommend

5.0
3.0
CALCULUS
Mar 29, 2003

ALWAYS WILLING TO HELP. OVERALL AWESOME TEACHER.

5.0
3.0
MAT114
Apr 2, 2003

i had to drop the math class i was in first semester because i was failing, took it again with her, and got an A it was all the professor-- shes simply awesome!

4.0
2.0
MAT
Apr 22, 2003

Very good professor.

5.0
3.0
CALCULUSI
May 9, 2003

great prof.

2.0
3.0
MAT114
May 29, 2003

not very difficult, unclear at times, and has a tendency to be rude to students even if they are making the effort in her class

3.0
3.0
MAT114
May 29, 2003

due to her lack of personality, her fruit2o was focused on more than she was

5.0
1.0
CALC1
Sep 2, 2003

She is awesome. So nice and understanding. Quizzes and tests are mostly the easy problems. Who wouldn't like someone that gave you a sticker on your test for an A or a B.

5.0
2.0
CALC1
Sep 30, 2003

I was so nervous to take Calculus in college but she is so wonderful and helpful, and I got an A.

5.0
4.0
CALCULUSI
Nov 5, 2003

Great teacher! Even though I had taken ap calc in high school retaking this course was definately worth it. I wish I had been taught the material by her in the first place.

5.0
3.0
MAT117
Nov 19, 2003

Such a nice teacher!! Love her!!

5.0
2.0
MAT117
Nov 19, 2003

Professor Kozak is really nice plus she cracks some jokes too! Really clear with her notes and her tests are very straightforward. If you like math, I would recommend Prof Kozak

5.0
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MAT114
Nov 20, 2003

She's a great teacher.

5.0
2.0
MAT114
Nov 21, 2003

Excellent teacher! shes extremely clear and helpful, and clear.

5.0
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MATH140
Dec 13, 2003

I loved her class. study the review problems with answers she gives you and you'll do great in the class. classes are short and to the point. nice lady, lengthy homework, very easy to understand her coming from someone who hates math.

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CALC1
Dec 15, 2003

I loved this class- I was really worried about it at first, but she is a really good teacher and explains things very well. She also cancelled a lot of classes & let us out early a lot too. I did really well in the class, even though the tests and homew

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MATH
Mar 25, 2004

Let's you out of class early if she's covered all the notes... this may sound great to some people who understand the material but wasn't helpful to me who needed the extra 15 minutes of clarification. she seems like a really nice person though

4.0
2.0
MAT117
Apr 5, 2004

Not too shabby. Could be kinda hard for people who haven't gone over stuff in High School before, cus she goes fast. But she lets you outta class early, and you can always come to her for help.

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MAT117
Apr 20, 2004

wouldnt help me with a d- so i could graduate.... sweeeeeeeeet

4.0
4.0
ELEMFUNCT
May 25, 2004

Well, she either likes you or she doesn't. She seems to favor the girls over the guys for some reason. But, she seems nice overall, and appeared to be very leniant when giving me a passing grade- which I don't know how I got

4.0
2.0
CALC
Oct 8, 2004

Do the work and this class should be no trouble

5.0
2.0
CALC1
Nov 9, 2004

Excellent Teacher. Very clear and helpful. Her tests and homework are fair. Nice lady!

5.0
2.0
CALC
Nov 30, 2004

Great math teacher. If you do your homework you'll be golden.

5.0
2.0
CALCULUS
Dec 2, 2004

GREAT TEACHER! one of my favorites! Easy class but you learn alot. She gives GREAT notes and class is usually short.

4.0
2.0
MATH
Dec 19, 2004

No Comments

5.0
3.0
ELEMFUNCTIONS
Dec 25, 2004

Awesome professor...p.s. remember it's the professors that make ratemyprofessor.com so great...It's the professors that make ratemyprofessor.com so great... (repeat 23334 more times) ;) :) :p :D

5.0
2.0
CALCULUS
Dec 31, 2004

Great professor.

5.0
3.0
CALCI
Jan 20, 2005

Great teacher, she gives notes that you can understand, and it's hard not to get an A/B in her class.

2.0
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ELEMENTARYFUNC
Mar 22, 2005

She favors girls. If you're a guy, stay away from her classes

5.0
3.0
MAT111
May 24, 2005

If you don't like Math and have difficulities; take Professor Kozak. She is one of the best professors at Assumption College. If you do your homework you shouldn't have any problem succeeding.

5.0
2.0
CALC
Oct 18, 2005

By far the best math professor I have ever had @ Assumption or elsewhere. She can teach math in a way that makes it easy to understand. I tried taking calc with another professor but had to drop it because I was failing but I ended up getting an A- in this class not because shes really easy but because she just really knows how to get through to u

5.0
2.0
MAT111
Apr 29, 2006

It is totally made up of high school level math. Kozak is a very helpful professor...and not bad on the eyes, I say!

5.0
2.0
CALCULUSI
May 16, 2006

Great teacher. Helpful, Hot & Hilarious. Guys: Good luck trying to concentrate on the problems on the board while she is standing up there! Girls: She will go the extra mile to help you and is a fair grader.

5.0
1.0
MAT114
Nov 2, 2006

Good teacher.

2.0
3.0
MAT114
Apr 26, 2007

not fun

5.0
3.0
MAT117
Jul 8, 2007

I found calc extremely difficult but I also didn't work hard enough. She is an excellent teacher, and easy on the eyes, and very clear and helpful. I wish I had put more of an effort into her class, but I truly did deserve the crappy grade I got.

5.0
3.0
MATH117
May 9, 2008

The best math professor I've ever had! Very apprehensive before entering this class, and didn't think i would do very well. She explains everything very well, and is extremely helpful. I usually wind up with B- and C's in a math course, and im gonna end up with an A-. amazing professor. take her if you can!!!

5.0
2.0
MATH117
Jan 8, 2009

She was a great teacher. If you do the homework and pay attention you will do fine.

5.0
2.0
MAT117
Apr 27, 2009

Very clear teaching methods. Dropped this course the previous semester due to a 30 average. Pulled off a 93 in this class. Take her if you can, she's totally worth the 8:30 time slot.

5.0
3.0
MAT111
Jun 15, 2009

Awesome professor. Very helpful, always respons to email quickly. I hate math, but enjoyed this class very much.

5.0
1.0
MATMAT
Mar 19, 2010

very clear, she is the best pro

5.0
2.0
MAT114
May 3, 2010

Kozak is the best math professor i've ever had. I honestly recommend her to everyone because she's helped me out so much. I used to be horrible at math but thanks to her, I'm getting an A in the class. You won't regret taking her!

5.0
2.0
MAT114
May 7, 2010

Kozak is a great professor. She is so helpful in office hours.If you don't go see her there you are a damn fool. She gives partial credit which is nice and is an overall fair grader. She tries to make sure you end up with the best grade possible by dropping a low quiz grade and the tests count for different percents. Not bad on the eyes either.

5.0
2.0
CALC117
Oct 22, 2010

She is by far one of the best professors I've ever had. Extremely helpful; her notes are so organized and she presents the material in a way that is so easy to understand. I would recommend taking this class to anyone....even if math is not you strongest subject you'll do well in this class :)

5.0
2.0
CALC114
Nov 14, 2010

Best professor at AC. She knows how to teach and what to teach. She doesn't waste your time with random bs work and works hard to makes sure you understand the work. Take her class...8:30s are worth it!

5.0
1.0
MAT111
Nov 10, 2011

Professor Kozak is extemely nice and very approachable. I havnt had to go after because her teaching is very understandable, but she is always mentioning her office hours and if I did need help I would feel completely comfortable going after for help. Hope I get her again next semestester. Strongly recommend to anyone who has trouble in math.

5.0
1.0
CALC117
Dec 13, 2011

Kozak's way of explaining problems and equations makes so much sense. I have always thoroughly enjoyed math, and this class made me so much more interested in it. She has a way of explaining even the most difficult problems easily. Great Professor, Great Person.

5.0
2.0
MAT117
Dec 13, 2011

Very clear on instructions and very helpful with any questions you might have. She explains things extremely well and as long as you pay attention and go to class, you'll end up doing really well! I always hated math, but she makes it really enjoyable!

4.0
3.0
MAT117
Nov 9, 2012

Great professor, definitely take her. I was nervous taking calculus for the first time, but she made it bearable. She is very easy to understand and covers material at a good pace. Quizzes and tests aren't too bad.

5.0
2.0
MAT117
Nov 13, 2013

Amazing !!!!! Take her !!!! Made calculus bareable !

5.0
2.0
MAT111114117
Apr 2, 2014

Take her!! she is the best! so helpful so glad i had her for all of my math classes! if anything wait to take her… it will be worth it so are 8:30s

5.0
2.0
131
Grade: A
Nov 4, 2014

Straight up best professor for Calculus I. She made this one of my easiest and most enjoyable classes. She is great at explaining everything and goes nice and slow. She is very straightforward and her homework assignments are helpful for tests and quizzes. Would love to take Calculus II with her but she doesn't teach it! Highly recommended!

5.0
1.0
MAT111
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2016

She is a great teacher. She explains everything extremely thoroughly. She assigns homework every class but it's not much at all. Quizzes and tests are very straightforward if you pay attention in class. She helps you whenever you need it. I would definitely recommend taking her class.

5.0
1.0
MAT111
Grade: A+
Apr 7, 2016

If you struggle with math definitely take her. She goes through everything at a good pace and is always open to help you. She is definitely worth the 8:30's. There is nightly homework and multiple quizzes and tests but if you go to class and ask questions you will do fine. Definitely recommend and would take again. Took her for MAT114 too

5.0
2.0
MAT114
Grade: B+
Jun 26, 2016
Would take again

Had this teacher twice and was by far my favorite teacher at Assumption College. So kind, easy to relate to, and really wants to help you pass her class. Truly an amazing teacher and overall individual!

4.0
3.0
CALC117
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

I was never really good at math but when I had Prof. Kozak Calculus was fluent to me. She explains things thoroughly and I advise never to skip her class or else you will be behind. She is willing to help you and trust me if you're afraid of Calculus, take it with Kozak, do the work and you will do just fine

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT111
Grade: A
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

I've had Prof. Kozak twice, first on a review from my roommate, then i opted for an 8:30 class to take her again. She's a generous grader and always makes it clear what she wants on tests and quizzes. She explains concepts very well and will go over as many problems as you need. I'm no good at math and I loved this class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
CALC117
Sep 30, 2017
Would take again

Best Math professor ever!! Even if you don't like math, she will make it interesting and EASY to understand!! If you are taking Calc 1 or an intro course like MAT114 or 111 and are nervous about taking a math course, go out of your way to get your class in one of her sections!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAT111
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

Prof Kozak is such a great professor. She really cares about her students understanding the content. She does everything step by step and slow to make sure everyones on the same page. I HATE math, and she made it somewhat easy for me.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT114
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

She knows exactly what she is doing and as long as you pay attention in class, you will too. She lets you know exactly what you need to - there is never anything on her tests of quizzes that you won't know and she never tries to trick you on assignments like some other math teachers. I constantly recommend her to people and so does everyone else.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT111
Grade: A-
May 25, 2018
Would take again

Kozak is literally the best math professor. Gives lectures in class, assigns homework every night (except night before test/quiz), and her tests/quizzes are wicked easy if you're good at math and study a little. Highly recommend.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MAT117
Nov 14, 2018
Would take again

gives homework after every lecture, which helps you understand the material better. very good at explaining, and is always available for help if needed. tests and quizzes are manageable if you do all of the assignments and pay attention in class. she is very organized and you'll know when everything is due in her class.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT114
Apr 15, 2019
Would take again

gives homework after every class, making sure you understand the topic. gives examples for every probable outcome and makes math easy. if you do well on the homework and pay attention you will do fine. makes math easy

Respected
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAT117
Grade: B+
Nov 20, 2019
Would take again

Kozak is the best math professor hands down. She is so good at teaching and really makes sure you understand it. Her class is very open in the sense that you just kinda shout out answers or shout out a question as shes explaining a problem on the board. Tests and quizzes always have a fun bonus!

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT114
Grade: B+
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

I loved Professor Kozak's class. You will have a quiz about every 2 classes. 3 exams and the final. Each exam is weighted on how well you do on it, the exam you do the best on is worth more than the exam you did the worst on. I recommend sharing the textbook, you only need it for homework problems. Go to class and you will understand the material

5.0
2.0
MAT114
Grade: A+
May 1, 2020
Would take again

Professor Kozak really enjoys what she teaches and can explain everything in many different ways to ensure students understand. She is always available for additional help outside of class. She gives homework every night which is very helpful for understanding material. There are only 3 tests and a final, and few quizzes throughout the course.

Respected
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MAT111
Grade: A
Jul 18, 2020
Would take again

Coming into college as someone who didn't really excel at math, I was so genuinely nervous about passing a math class, never mind doing well in one. Let me tell you, this wonderful woman taught me better than any high school mathematics teacher ever could!! Makes difficult concepts seem like it's elementary level math. PLEASE take her if you can!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT114
Grade: A-
Aug 2, 2020
Would take again

In high school, I got HORRIBLE grades in math but the way Prof. Kozak taught and actually cared about her students made me get the best grade I've ever gotten in math. She really was able to help us in and outside of class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAT111
Grade: C+
Oct 9, 2020
Would take again

She explains very well and is always willing to help her students. I have always done very badly in math but with her it was very easy. there are assignments every day and many of them are extensive.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
MAT114
Feb 24, 2021
Would take again

She really wants to help you understand the material. I took this class everyday last semester and it was very helpful. She is very kind and I would take it again !

Caring
Respected
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
MAT114
Dec 5, 2021
Would take again

Prof Kozak is such a good person and professor. I've had her twice and she's very caring and will do whatever it takes to help you understand the material. Lots of assignments, but they honestly help a lot. My only complaint is sometimes in class she skips steps in examples so it throws us off, but other than that great prof

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT114
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

She's one of the best math teachers here at Assumption. I was so blessed to have her for math here. In most classes, she lets out early, and even then she still teaches the material well and not too fast. She drops your lowest quiz grade and gives your highest test grade the most points.

Gives good feedback
Beware of pop quizzes
Caring
5.0
3.0
ELEMFUNCTIONS
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2022
Would take again

One of the best math professors I had. I went to her office hours twice a week during the spring semester of 2022. Kozak would go over everything step by step until I figured it out. She is not one of those teachers that make you feel dumb during class. Make sure you pay attention when during class and ask questions!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
4.0
MAT111
Grade: A+
Nov 18, 2022
Would take again

Prof Kozak is by far the best math teacher I have ever had. She is always so willing to help you and wants you to succeed.

5.0
4.0
MAT111
Grade: B+
Nov 14, 2024
Would take again

She was super nice and always helpful in and out of class.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MAT111
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024
Would take again

Great professor, makes the content easy to understand and is very helpful during office hours.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CALC117
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Amazing, made math fun

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
CALC
Feb 25, 2025
Would take again

Best math teacher I ever had. Very clear and concise! She really knows how students learn and she always able to explain concepts in multiple ways so you can understand. Highly recommend!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
CALC117
Grade: A
May 5, 2025
Would take again

Calculus has a hard reputation, but Professor Kozak made it very manageable. Frequent quizzes, hw, 4 exams including the final. She is good at explaining the notes and is more than willing to help anyone. I recommend taking her class.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
MAT114
Grade: B
Nov 12, 2025
Would take again

she is a great teacher, go for her for help. As someone who struggled with math she was a great resource!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 20 grades
Most common grades:
A (8)
B+ (4)
A+ (3)
Grade Distribution
A(11)B(1)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 20 reported grades
A: 8
B+: 4
A+: 3
A-: 3
Common Tags
Caring (15)
Respected (13)
Accessible outside class (11)
Gives good feedback (7)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Lots of homework (5)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
Amazing lectures (3)
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.40 avg change
Nov
Nov
Dec
Feb
May
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

131

5.0

(1)

CALCULUS

5.0

(4)

CALCULUSI

5.0

(3)

CALC1

5.0

(4)

MATH140

5.0

(1)
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Difficulty by Course

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4.0

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