Awesome teacher. Always available if you need extra help but he doesn't shove the class down your throat. I like that he allows you to learn on your own and come to him or the MLC if you need help.

very good teacher but tough on the grading.

I feel he is clear on directions and is very good at explaining the information. He is always available to help you out if needed. I feel he is a real good math teacher and I will continue to take his classes.

Great professor, explains things well and always answers any questions. He's funny sometimes and makes math not as boring as it could be. Helps a lot with learning how to teach and apply things to the classroom.

He was pretty good for a math teacher. He explained the subject matter pretty well, and the workload wasn't a lot. Pretty helpful, but can get cranky.

He really wanted the class to understand what he was teaching. I want to take another math class now even though I don't need to!

He is a wonderful teacher. He brings humor to the classe. The most important aspect is he is there because he wants to teach and enjoys math. I had heard some negative stories about him. These came from students who were not yet ready to move from high school to adult education.

He is a fairly easy prof and makes it an easy A. If you miss less than 4 days you get an automatic extra 5 points on your actual grade. He doesn't give out an overwhelming amount of hwk (20% of grade) and often it's just practice work. 4 exams, first was super easy, but the last 3 are much harder. Final may or may not be comprehensive (up to him).

This class was tough but I learned a ton! The professor was very helpful and made the effort to clarify material when needed.

fantastic teacher! very helpful and makes sure that everyone understands the material, he will take an entire class period just for hw review for anyone who has questions. miss less than 5 classes and you get an automatic 5 points on your final grade. tests are straightforward, and he does not like to trick his students. take him!

He goes pretty fast sometimes but he slows down when understanding the material really matters. He adds 5 points to your grade for showing up to class, gives points for turning in hw and drops the lowest hw scores. Show up and make an effort and you should pass. Definitely recommend him!

Calculus is a very hard subject for most people. Thomas is a decent teacher. He goes a bit fast during the semester. His tests are extremely hard and he doesn't really tell you what is on them. HIs attendance policy gives you a 5% bump for missing four days or less and that helps a lot.

Teacher is pretty good, college calc isn't the easiest work, but he isn't weird and can actually teach. Good job Kinzel!

Class was very difficult and the test questions weren't like anything that was ever seen in homework. Moves very fast even if the class isn't ready. Great personality, but not very helpful.

I had Kinzel for Math 160, he helped me understand calculus in a clear manner. Was always open to questions, sometimes he would take half the class time just answering questions. A lot of homework questions were also on the tests. So if you attend class and do the homework you're golden.

This prof is awesome, I loved this class, he really helps you out and always brings it back to when you are going to be teaching. I loved this class and he makes the 2 hours fun I mean we play with blocks! It's great I would recommend choosing him

good math teacher

He can come across as condescending, but is always willing to help. Tests are fairly difficult and not always clear on expectations, but he does make the class worth your time and effort.

Had Mr. Kinzel for both 157 and 257. He is extremely knowledgeable and you would do yourself a great favor by taking this class. Mr. Kinzel can seem odd to some people but he can be quite funny (if you get it). If you hate math and/or aren't willing to do the work, this class is not for you. Tests are challenging. An "A" is doable for most people.

His exams are the hardest in the earth!

I took two classes from him; one a calculus course and one for elementary education. Overall, I felt he was a better calculus teacher. I felt like I could understand what he was teaching. He made tough concepts easy, and was funny. By far one of the best math teachers I've had. Beware: the final is hard!

Kinzel is, by far, the best math instructor I have ever had. He explains concepts thoroughly and clearly and makes it applicable. If you want to learn math, and I mean really learn it, take his classes. By NO means will they be easy, but if you do your best, you will know Calculus 1 inside and out. Highly recommend if you are a serious student.

This class is great. However, the tests are FOR sure WAAY unrelated to the homework/class material. It's EVERYWHERE! I didn't know what to expect, which made studying hard. If you can take a different teacher, do so. Unless math is your world, you should RUN! I was doing great, then it went away. WORD PROBLEMS GALORE! It was overwhelming.

He is a good teacher. Impossible tests though. He teaches you one thing and does it well, but then he tests you on different things. His tests are so completely then what he teaches you.

Grading on tests was very harsh but eased off through the semester once I knew what things he marked off for. Focus on the quizzes and homework and that will prepare you for the midterm and final. He explains well and answers questions very well.

Also an advisor. Loved it.

Probably the best math teacher I've had. He obviously loves what he does and makes things interesting. Very particular about how you answer tests and fill out homework. Studying for tests is cumbersome as it's sometimes hard to know what will be on them. Midterm was easy. Highly recommended.

Seems strict at first but very helpful throughout the class. If you have a question, ask it! Tests aren't too long which is nice too. He really enjoys when students go to his office hours for help. I went to his office hours many times and I ended with a good grade in the class. Never below an A on a test/final. Truly recommended.

This is a VERY difficult class. It was unlike any math class I've ever taken. Calculus involves practice. You can't slide by just doing the home work. Textbook is not mandatory but you will want it to practice and review. He gives 3 tests and the final. Every time I've asked for help he's been very thorough and detailed. Great teacher hard class.

Good teacher, explained things well and I liked the format of the class. Barely ever used the book. Homework is a mixture of written homework and online work on My Math Lab, overall a good class, and he want you to succeed.

Thomas was an awesome teacher and was always willing to help and make things clear. This was one of the first math classes I enjoyed. If you pay attention and keep up on work, it'll go well! Also, don't buy the book!

Prof Kinzel is fantastic. Extremely well organized, helpful and clear in his teachingconveying concepts. Some people think he's too nit-picky but that's what makes him a good math teacher. You need that insane clarity otherwise it's easy to make mistakes and get confused. He wants you to succeed. Just do the work and you'll get an A. No textbk!

Thomas really wants you to learn the material, and how the class is set up makes calculus almost easy. Most of the math department for both calc classes, i don't know about calc 3, but the first two are set up this way. Great system. Thomas was one of my favorite math teachers.

Kinzel did a fantastic job at teaching calc 1. I was just really slow generally which just caused me to miss what he said sometimes but he was very nice to help me out to get everything straightened out and not be so lost and clueless at the subject. Quick reminder, he was using a pretty new teaching style, which he may not continue using.

Kinzel was by far my most favorite math teacher I have had.

Kinzel is a great guy and really funny. His tests are pretty hard but if you study you'll pass at least with a C on each test. Do the online homework and the written homework.

Before his summer class I had taken a calc class the spring semester before and failed miserably. Although he assigned a lot of work (excelled course, 7 weeks) it made things a lot easier for us to understand and practice. He's a great professor and his bad reviews below don't do him justice. I hate math but he made calc easy enough to understand.

Homework is due once a week, mymathlab is used but it's such easy work, basically always review. He's an amazing teacher and really drew me into math, which is a subject I've always struggled in. He really cares about his students and is an awesome grader. Lots of group activities in class, at least one a class meeting, but they really help!

Thomas is an excellent choice for math 160. I haven't taken any math classes in 10 years and had to jump right into calculus. Professor Kinzel has made a scary transition less stressful by providing concise expectations and clear instruction. I'm enrolled in the summer session currently and I expect to earn an A in the class.

Great at explaining concepts, totally recommend taking classes with him.

Test determines grade

Thomas is a really nice guy. His 175 class was wack, it was different than all of the other 175 sections at BSU, and it was much harder and I would not recommend. Thomas however was a fairly good teacher, although his class was very fast. We did/learned different things every class. He is very helpful in his office hours though.

I took this class with two different professors and I LOVED having Thomas as a professor. Overall this class is very hard and frustrating. Thomas does a great job as making this course as simple as it can be. He provides a lot of homework assignments which have a LARGE impact on your grade. He also provides a solid C for anything with between 70-79

I found his lectures at the beginning of class to be really helpful. He always walked around and helped students during class. He was really straight forward about what would be on exams. All the quizzes are take-home and he usually grades and returns within two classes. I would definitely recommend him for MATH170

Kinzel explains things SUPER well. The reason for the difficulty is because the class itself was pretty hard, like just the material. Great math teacher, and really willing to help.

Thomas expects you to show up to class because participation matters to your grade. He gives feedback at every chance possible, even if it at times it is unclear. He cares though and will help you get where you need to be.

I love Thomas! Hes great but if you dont do homework and dont show up then your grade will drop. Hes always around to help you if you need it and is a great guy once you get to know him

Thomas has a clear HW & exam schedule (w/ study guides) so you know exactly what to expect. He was always prepared. Class time is productive, directly relates to HW, & activities help with understanding. Extensive & specific feedback was given on each assignment that really helped me succeed on exams. I would HIGHLY recommend for 157!!

Thomas is funny and laid back in class once you get to know him and his style. Something must've changed since his previous ratings because I found him to be pretty clear on his expectations and in his feedback on homework. Tests were straightforward. Easy to reach via email, office hours, or drop in tutoring sessions.

Great professor! Made this class easy and the schedule is very clear. He has handled the change to online classes for the COVID19 pandemic very easy. Allowed to use study guides on tests. Easy to get ahold of via email outside of class. Attendance is mandatory and if you skip your grade drops. Great professor overall!

I had him for both 157 and 257 and would recommend him for both! He is a great professor! He is super organized and very approachable. I didn't find the class difficult, but you need to stay up on your work! You will have a decent amount of homework, but nothing unbearable. A fun professor to take!

Love him. He was always so nice and made the almost 2-hour class fun. He seemed to really enjoy what he was doing. Thomas was always nice and made sure to answer any & all questions, even ones that seemed stupid. He says you need the textbook but I got it and we never actually used it, waste of $50. Other than that I loved the class.

I really enjoyed Kinzel. 1 quiz, 1 hw per week, exams are spread apart. If you attend class and take notes you will do fine. Exams are worth ALOT, however just study and make sure to take advantage of any note sheet he allows, and you will pass. One big assignment but not bad. Occasionally his dog will run into the classroom Haha.

Highly recommend taking Kinzel for Math 157. He truly cares about his student's success. Although his lectures were long, they were interesting and even fun. Not a super tough grader and gives reviews for the tests. Weekly homework never counted against us, and he would give us feedback which was very helpful. Overall a great professor!

He was honestly great. He is teaching us how to teach students and it can be hard at times, but he was always available to meet before or after class. I did fairly well on the tests, but the homework can really affect your grade since their are almost 18 with 15 points each. Its easy to make up late work and he was overall a nice guy. He was great.

Overall Thomas has been great. There are two homework assignments per week and two quizzes (not including the final) throughout the semester. He is tougher grader on homework assignments, but he wants you to succeed and drops lower scores at the end of the semester. He does his best to keep lectures engaging for the 1hour 45min class and is funny!

The professor tends to grade a little harshly, and the first few lessons can be quite confusing. However, he is accessible and willing to help to make sure you succeed.

Extremely fair professor for this level of math, I thought he explained things very well and offers plenty of points on easy homework assignments. You can fail every test and still get a B. Also the 3 percent grade raise for less than 6 abscences is awesome.

This class was fairly easy as long as you paid attention and followed along with the worksheets. His exams were clear and you're able to use the notes and study guides he provides. He's a nice guy and I would take this class with him again.

Professor Kinzel is awesome! He's very flexible with students and truly just want to prepare you for higher level math classes. The class has a lot of homework but it will be the same across all 143 sections. I would definitely take him again!