3.0

Todd Will

Mathematics - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

3.0
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
52%
Would Retake
162
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3.0
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
3.1
Helpful
2.8
Clarity

52%

Would Retake

162

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What Students Say

Tries hard to make things clear but doesn't always succeed

MTH309 - 5.0 rating

Lots of online resources

MTH145 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

64%

Textbook Required

64%

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Not sure yet (7)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 58 reported grades
A: 12
B: 10
Not sure yet: 7
C: 6
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (20)
Tough grader (15)
Accessible outside class (11)
Lots of homework (10)
Test heavy (9)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (8)
Caring (7)
Graded by few things (7)
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Reviews (162)
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150
Feb 20, 2003

The teacher makes you feel stupid

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MTH150
Feb 24, 2003

good guy, very helpfull.

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MTH125
Sep 22, 2003

Belittles the students

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150
Nov 6, 2003

He is an alright teacher. Calls or picks on the same people every day in class. Hope your not one of them

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MATH150
Nov 7, 2003

I don't think you guys are giving this teacher enough credit. I think his lectures are very clear and organized. He always asks if the class has any questions, and he grades his tests super easy. He doesn't waste class time teaching what you won't need

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MTH150
Nov 11, 2003

A good guy...always has his door open if you don't want to bring something up in class. helpful and super easy test.

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MTH150
Dec 2, 2003

Very helpful

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MTH150
Dec 3, 2003

Made the task of Algebra seem effortless. Very good teacher and person. Tests are easy and created from what we went over in class.

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MTH150
Dec 15, 2003

He picks on the same kids in class everyday and he made something so easy seem very difficult. He needs a new way of explainin stuff cuz he is not very good.

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MTH150
Dec 30, 2003

One of the WORST teachers ever....it's not that he doesnt know what he's talking about, he just cant TEACH it...boring too.

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MTH150
Mar 21, 2004

He's a horrible teacher. He's arrogant and he makes you feel stupid in class. Advice for others, don't take him! He's such an ass!!

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MTH150
Apr 22, 2004

he was horrible...recommendation: do not take him! he picks on you in class and his tests cover information not covered..and if it was covered it was touched lightly and not assigned in the homework

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MTH150
Apr 23, 2004

I think he was very helpful and made the class seem easy and time went by fast. He always gives lots of notes and takes questions from homework-good grader too.

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MTH150
Apr 29, 2004

Awful teacher, knows what he is talking about but DOES NOT know how to teach it. Tests are 10 questions worth 100 points, not always on what we learn in class. Picks on kids and is an inconsistant grader...try not to take him!!!

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MATH150
May 3, 2004

ok, whoever thinks this guy is sweet must be a complete ass kissing douche. this guy picked on me everyday. gave me 5 points off on a test for getting the entire correct except for a small error on the final equation. the guy is a ****

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MTH150
May 7, 2004

Very enthusiastic instructor. Helpful and fair. One of the first times I actually enjoyed doing math.

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MATH150
May 7, 2004

No Comments

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MTH150
May 11, 2004

He is really a great teacher. The people who complain are the people who slack and don't do their homework. He answers any questions you have and doesn't make you feel stupid for being wrong. He does tend to pick the same people to answer questions.

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MTH150
Sep 7, 2004

Makes easy concepts difficult to learn. Very approachable, but dificult to talk to. Also he picks on the same students daily. I was one of them, and it severely hurt my grade. Take a different teacher

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MTH208
Sep 12, 2004

He seems alright so far, but we're only a week into the semester... I guess we'll see how it goes.

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MTH
Oct 13, 2004

Horrible professor. Not flexible at all with students. Approachable - but not easy to speak with. Very arrogant and makes students feel stupid. Very inconsistent grader.

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MTH150
Oct 25, 2004

AWFUL teacher. seriously one of the worst professors I have eeeeever come across. If you have no other choice but to take him, dont even bother taking the course altogether.

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MTH208
Nov 28, 2004

Doesn't know how to teach... assigns problems he can't do, and puts problems not really covered on the exams. Avoid him.

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MTH150
Dec 1, 2004

Word of advice: don't take him. Horrible teacher, makes you feel stupid and does not help you at all. Make sure not to yawn or put your head down in class, he will totally point you out. All of his quizzes are unanounced and are hard! Horrible teacher

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MTH208
Dec 9, 2004

He's OK. Calc 2 is really hard to begin with, so you can't completely blame him for your problems. He sincerely wants students to do well, but just can't seem to do it. Do all the homework and ask lots of questions. And pay attention in class, he WILL call on you.

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MTH208
Apr 20, 2005

This class is really hard to begin with but he is helpful if you try to understand. He really wants you to figure out your questions on your own and beats around the bush if you go and see him. He loves to surprise with quizes so know your material.

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MTH208
May 9, 2005

Very willing to help you out

5.0
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CAL2
May 15, 2005

Wants you to do weel but also wants you to understand what your doing.

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MTH145
Nov 4, 2005

Worst teacher I have ever had. You can't even yawn in his class. Not willing to help outside of class.

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MATH145
Nov 13, 2005

this class sucks! He's boring and really hard to understand. Be perpared to lower your GPA!

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MTH145
Nov 15, 2005

This guy needs to stop drinking coffee and slow down to normal human speed. This is the worst teacher in the university.

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MTH145
Nov 28, 2005

He is very hard and just does not teach well.

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MTH145
Dec 4, 2005

He makes you take quizes that he doesnt make so they are hard. He uses other teachers stuff all the time and worries about punctuation on tests. His tests only have a few problems so they are worth a lot and is not considerate. If you try you will do fine but I didnt like him becaues he didnt really care about your grade.

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MTH145
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2005

DO NOT take this professor!! He sucks at teaching, he will do an example and 9 out of 10 he screws up, and waste a whole class period. Tests are extremely hard, and he is so boring. Be ready to lower your GPA and possibly fail.

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MTH145
Dec 12, 2005

Very unorganized. Entire class based on powerpoint.. not his mind you. And he started questions but didn't know how to finish them. Not worth it.

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MTH145
Dec 14, 2005

i cant pass math at this school. this guy did not help

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MTH145
Dec 20, 2005

Don't yawn in his class or fall asleep...he'll call you out! Gives online quizzes that are a little tough. VERY helpful if you go to his office. He makes sure that you leave his office with a better understanding of the material.

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CALCII
Jan 19, 2006

This class is tough, but Dr. Will is so nice and very willing to help. Feel free to go to him even if you're not sure why you're having trouble.

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MTH145
Jan 24, 2006

Todd Will is the devil!!! I have never had to work for a good grade in a math class before. In this class, I studied for all the tests and barely managed a passing grade. Do whatever you can to avoid Dr. Will. Plus, looking at him day after day is a chore. He looks like a ventriloquist dummy.

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MATH145
Jan 25, 2006

Dr.Will was an okay teacher. A very nice man, and very smart. I think he just has a hard time understanding how other people don't get statistics as easily as he. Very helpful if you visit him during office hours. The tests were hard, and so were the quizzes. If you haven't taken stats at least once before,like in high school, not for you!

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MTH309
Mar 28, 2006

Funny man with lots of quirks. Teaches off of Mathematica notes, and also prints them off for the class. Extremely helpful in my opinion, but it depends on your learning style. Sometimes he is very focused on proofs, but he goes over the ones for tests at least 2-3 times in class so it's easy to know which ones will be on the exams.

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MTH309
Jun 28, 2006

Great guy! This class was easier that Calc 2 was. He uses mathematica a lot which is helpful for class notes, and wants students to learn how to use it as well. Get familiar with is as soon as possible! He does a great job outlining tests for the most part and proofs do show up so study them a lot!! Overall he is very helpful, just ask!

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MTH207
Oct 4, 2006

He's a really nice professor but isn't the best at clarifying ideas.

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MTH309
Apr 14, 2007

Dr. Will is an amazing professor. My only complaint is that his tests were too easy and didn't require thinking!

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MTH145
Jun 21, 2007

I don't see why he has so many poor ratings...Todd Will is helpful and a good teacher. He's also super quirky and funny at times which makes stats class go by a lot faster. I'm not a math person, but I pulled off a B in this class without a ton of work. Your grade is based on tests and quizzes only, but you pretty much know what will be on them.

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MTH207
Nov 16, 2007

I took calc 2 times before this, but had to drop it for various reasons. He is by far the best calc teacher i've had. He actually made calculus easy for me to understand unlike other teachers. Not saying it is easy, Do the homework!!!!

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MTH207
Dec 12, 2007

He probably is my favorite teacher, besides Katchee. He is very helpful and clear on what he wants. Just do the homework and I guarantee an A.

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MTH207
Apr 15, 2008

weird guy, not a big help, he's a morning person which i found annoying, not terribly hard subject matter, wouldnt let me make up a test i missed for a funeral

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MTH207
Apr 16, 2008

Dr. Will is a pretty decent professor. He will do proofs but warns you if they will be on tests. He sometimes seems as if he doesn't know what the answer to the problems hes doing but he does. A good professor (and i am not a fan of math).

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MTH145
Nov 22, 2008

Very nice and helpful. DO YOUR HOMEWORK...it's not graded but it will really help you know what you're doing when it comes to the tests and quizzes, which can be challenging.

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MTH145
Dec 9, 2008

He is an aweful teacher who doesn't know how to teach.

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MTH145
Dec 12, 2008

This guy's world is literally statistics. If you are a math major I'm sure you'll love him, otherwise stay far far away. I talked to other students who took stats with other teachers and the concepts his third exam was on were on their FINALS. We still had another exam and a final to go!

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MTH145
Dec 17, 2008

Todd Will is definitely a smart guy, but he doesn't really know how to teach a class. It is extremely obvious that he knows what he is doing, but just can't explain it to well. If you are looking to do all the work on your own for a good grade take this class, I would recommend you to do all the homework if you want a decent grade.

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MTH145
Jan 6, 2009

Worst teacher ever. NOT helpful. Doesn't teach material clearly. I did really good in other stats classes, but he is just horrible. I worked really hard, did the homework, and went to tutoring. I now have to retake this class and I will make sure it's not with him. DON'T take him as a teacher.

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MTH145
Jan 26, 2009

Professor gives extra help when you go and see him. Gives HW but doesnt grade it. I suggest to do the daily HW. The exams will come much easier. Exams have only minimal questions with many points to each one, if you dont know one problem, it could cost you a letter grade for the exam. His final is a beast, try a diff prof if you can.

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MTH145
May 27, 2009

Dr.Will is a great stats professor. He is always willing to help student if you make any effort at all. Your ticket to his office hours are to be in class. So if you attend regularly and pay attention he will help you out. Tests are tough but he is great about giving partial credit if you mess something up but demonstrate you understand.

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MTH310
Jul 12, 2009

I can't think of someone that would be better at teaching this class. He really helps students understand the concepts of calculus.

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MTH310
Oct 10, 2009

Overall, Dr. Will was the best math professor I've had in my math major so far. Calc 3 was not my strong suit, but Dr. Will made it intelligible. It's still a hard class, but I really appreciated his teaching style and how he would go over more examples if the class was confused--even if we didn't ask for them.

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MTH145
Oct 14, 2009

He is the worst professor I have ever had. He doesn't tell you what your doing, he just tells you how to do it. He gives examples before he gives you equations, his "outline" notes make no sense. He is a guy that doesn't know how to teach the class, but attempts to do so anyways. I taught myself the material better than he did. Do not take him!

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MTH145
Apr 13, 2010

Todd Will is awesome..he has a funny kind of humor. I wasnt looking forward to taking stats but he made it tolerable. Cool teacher..prretty reasonable for tests and quizzes

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MTH145
Apr 18, 2010

Will was a horrible stats teacher. I had to transfer into his class early in the semester because it was the only other one open, and I got lost right away because his teaching style is all over the place. He doesn't give notes, just examples and he doesnt explain what he's doing while he's doing it. Avoid taking him if you can.

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MTH145
Apr 29, 2010

cool guy. gives lots of examples in the notes that are on the tests and is always willing to go over the homework in class. If you sudy the notes and do the homework, its an easy class :)

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MTH145
May 13, 2010

Good notes. Wants you to understand why things work the way they do.

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MTH145
Nov 29, 2010

great guy, pretty entertaining. he does his best to help you whenever possible. tests are pretty easy. only problem is his teaching is all over the place, he's extremely difficult to follow when taking notes which makes it difficult to study sometimes

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MTH145
Dec 1, 2010

He's a pretty cool/funny guy with an oddly funny/quirky sense of humor. Although his teaching style is a little hard to follow at times, his stats class is the first math class I've really understood since middle school. He does do a good job, just make sure you keep up on material and come to class, as he's not very predictable with his quizzes!!

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MTH145
Dec 7, 2010

He is a very boring teacher to listen to, but he makes all the information clear. He gives quizzes weekly unless a test is that week. He grades hard, but he goes over all needed information. Stats is not an easy class, but if you put your time in studying with Professor Will you will pass

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MTH145
Jan 17, 2011

This was the hardest class I had all semester. He doesn't grade attendance, but if you want to do well on exams and quizzes, you should go every single day. We had a quiz every Thurs. The exams were hard. If you do the homework, you're golden. The final was questions from previous exams and quizzes. He's very helpful if you show him that you care.

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MATH145
Apr 21, 2011

I have always been pretty good at math, but for this class you really have to earn the grade. Will is a horrible teacher, but if you memorize equations and a little vocab you can walk out with a solid B

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MTH145
Oct 16, 2011

He was a fun/approachable teacher, but overall I would NOT suggest him. I have to retake stats now (with another professor). His problems weren't relatable and always had something to do with fishing and cars in Cowley parking lot. You have to work hard EVERY night in order to succeed. Choose a different professor unless you're a math major.

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MTH145
Nov 10, 2011

Make sure that as soon as you're confused you go get help from him. After I went to his office once to ask for help I never had trouble understanding what was going on in the class again. One downer: surprise quizzes. None of them are super difficult if you do homework though.

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MTH145
Nov 20, 2011

At the beginning of the semester, he didn't explain things in a comprehensible way, but as the semester went on he became much more helpful. He does give you surprise quizzes, and doesn't really like people going to his office for help, but if you do the homework you'll do fine!

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MTH145
Dec 8, 2011

I had Will for stats class. He is a quirky guy. Can be kind of boring, and has a wierd sence of humor. Overall he taught the class well. Very picky with wordings towards end of semester though, and you have surprise quizes. If you do homework and can stay awake for class, he really isnt that bad! His socks and sandals always made me smile.

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MTH145
Mar 22, 2012

Great professor so far! Loves participation and questions. Takes attendance. Quizzes on Wednesday or Thursday every week. Not hard to get an A as long as you pay attention and put in some effort outside of class. Curves exams.

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MTH310
May 1, 2012

Knows his stuff, but does not know how to teach it to the class. rarely even turns around to see if there's a question. Looks like a ventriloquist puppet. He's so bad he makes it almost pointless to come to class.

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STATS105
Oct 30, 2012

Very boring class. He takes lots of time to go over the easy stuff and barely goes over the hard. The few worksheets he hands out are helpful but the homework is not. Notes are only slightly helpful. Tests are hard unless you're really good at math.

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MTH145
Dec 4, 2012

He is RIDICULOUS!! Don't take him!!! He goes over the easy stuff way to much and the hard stuff not enough. He assigns homework from the book, which is useless because the test/quiz questions are nothing like it. I would suggest NOT taking him!

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MTH145
Apr 18, 2013

If you want to learn from a professor Todd Will is not the guy. You need to spent a large chunk of time teaching yourself. He will take off tiny points for wording and he has strange point system. I would not recommend him to anyone.

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MTH145
Apr 30, 2013

Math is not my strong suit, but this class kicked my butt. Dr. Will goes over information very quickly. So it would be a word to the wise to look at the notes prior to class each day. The practice quizzes and exams were probably the only things that got me through the class. Oh, quiz every Thursday regardless if he announces it or not.

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MTH145
May 6, 2013

Not sure why people are being so harsh.. his grading system is awesome. Tests/quizzes/final are all weighted the same. You can drop your lowest 3 quizzes and 1 test and replace them with your final exam %. He posts last semester's exams and quizzes for practice. He is always willing to help and lectures are clear. I never had to touch the text!

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MTH145
Dec 6, 2013

I get what others are saying about his teaching being all over the place at times, but if you pay attention and put in time you will do fine. Dont bother with the homework from the book, its nothing like his questions and doesn't help. Go to class, study his past quizzes and exams online, & you will do just fine. Plus you get to hear is awk jokes

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MTH310
Dec 6, 2013

Dr. Will is awesome! He was really helpful and his notes via Mathematica were available online for clarification after class or before tests. He was always willing to do extra problems and examples to clear things up for the class. Definitely take him!

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MTH310
Dec 8, 2013

I've never struggled in a math class before. I came out of Calc 2 with an A yet struggled for a C in calc 3. He was extremely difficult to follow when giving notes. Everything was done on his "machine" in mathematica which made it extremely difficult to follow the notes through all of the coding.

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MTH310
Dec 8, 2013

He hardly did any on the board examples, and when he did, they were so messy you could hardly read them, he went so fast you could barely keep up, and 90% of the time the problem would get too difficult for him and he would give up, laugh about it as if it were funny, and then go to his computer and use mathematica to give us the correct answer.

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MTH145
Dec 13, 2013

Dr. Will will put in effort if you put in effort. Ask lots of questions, attend class, and show interest and he will be an awesome professor. ASK QUESTIONS! He will do as many examples as you want, as long as you ask for them. I love Dr. Will!

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CALC3
Apr 9, 2014

horrible teacher

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MTH145
May 10, 2014

If you attend class, and pay attention, this class should be a guaranteed B or higher. He puts all the previous exams and quizzes on the google drive for you to practice. He goes through countless exams of what you will see on exams and quizzes, there is no surprises. Ask questions he is very helpful.

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MTH145
Grade: C
May 13, 2014

TERRIBLE-AVOID TODD WILL AT ANY AND ALL COSTS. I was a math TA in high school. I have never received a C in any course in my life, let alone a math course. TODD WILL is a horrific teacher. For your own good, DO NOT take his Stats class. NO NOTES, NO REVIEWS, NOTHING. every other teacher gives these things on final/tests. Todd does NOT.

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MTH145
Grade: B
Feb 2, 2015

Stats is a hard class, but he is very friendly, approachable and helpful. Very few required assignments and quizzes are usually group quizzes or he tells you exactly what to prepare for. Tests are hard, the final was what brought my grade down. No notes, notecard, etc. Gives you topics to review and emphasizes what you really need to know.

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MTH145
Feb 21, 2015

funny guy

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MTH145
Mar 12, 2015

There are no surprises with Dr. Will. He tells you if something will be on the test, and how to do it specifically. If you pay attention in class, you will do fine. Dr. Will goes over many examples in class which is helpful. He is an awkward kind of funny which makes lectures bearable.

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145
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2015

If you are a math person, this class is a breeze. I don't usually understand probabilities but Dr. Will made it really easy. He had a lot of take home and partner quizes. I would recomend him.

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MTH207
Apr 29, 2015

Todd Will. Um he's an interesting teacher. He's extremely in love with a database called Mathmatica. His teaching can be quite confusing sometimes. His tests are quite tough. Overall, he's a decent teacher that knows his stuff though. He is very nice too, but a bit quirky.

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MTH145
Grade: D
May 6, 2015

Dr. Will refused to meet with me outside of class even though I was struggling and did not understand the material. He is not helpful at all. His exams are ridiculously hard. He takes points off for the minor stuff. In lecture he will skip steps to a problem, go back to fix it, fast forward, then go back again. Disagrees with the book as well.

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MTH207
May 16, 2015

Don't take him for calc. He's a lot tougher than most of the other professors. The final was supposed to replace the lowest exam score, but it was the toughest test of the semester.

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MTH145
Grade: B-
Aug 30, 2015

Lots of online resources. Old quizzes and exams. Easy to know what to expect.

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MTH 145
Oct 25, 2015

I would never take Todd Will again. I've never taken stats before and I was so lost. He would skip important parts of learning how to do problems and his voice gets extremely quiet when he lectures. The exams and quizzes are very difficult and there is a quiz every week.

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CS317
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 30, 2016

Worst math teacher ever? Make the class harder, test is so difficult. Unclear grading and unhelpful.

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MTH145
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 18, 2016

Definitely wouldn't take him again. He liked to skip ahead, come back, and skip really far forward again. It was hard to follow along because he would mumble and talk to the ground or the ceiling, there was no in between.

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MTH310
Grade: A-
May 5, 2016

Dr. Will can be a little quirky at times, but overall he is a good professor. I struggled for a C in calc 2, and got an AB in calc 3 no problem. NEVER SKIP CLASS, as lectures are very important. Also, be prepared to use mathematica daily. Overall, he is a forgiving grader on the exams, and a very smart mathematician.

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MATH145
Grade: B-
May 9, 2016

Dr. Will is a Math professor, so of course his class is going to be hard. However, for not knowing anything about statistics, he really taught me a lot! He has plenty of office hours and gives chances to ask questions in class. Also, he is unintentionally funny at times, so that lightened things up in the class!

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MTH145
Sep 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He seldom made eye contact with the class while instructing and never explained his methods in a way I could understand. 10/10 would not recommend. Beware of WebWork assignments. Their due dates vary and he never says when they are due.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
GROUP PROJECTS
LECTURE HEAVY
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MTH310
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

A lot of people here were complaining about his use of Mathematica, and before the semester I was worried about it. After a couple weeks however, I completely adjusted to his style of teaching and even though the course is tough and I'm not receiving the best grade, I don't feel as though it's because of him. Always very helpful in answering q's

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
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MTH310
Dec 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

One of worst professors I've had. Hes a nice guy but he has no concept of how to teach. Breezes through lectures on his computer, goes way too fast with examples that aren't helpful. He also told me to stop coming in for help and do it on my own.. I struggled a lot in Calc 3, but got As in Calc 1 and 2. I would NOT recommend him! Makes it miserable

Skip class? You won't pass.
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MATH145
Grade: C+
Apr 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

AVIOD! Worst class I have ever taken. He would not show up to the beginning of class or would sometimes forget to even come, but heaven forbid you miss a class. He would skip around in notes so it would make no sense at all. He would change the date of assignments but would not tell you. He'd make you feel like an idiot if you ever went in for help

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MATH145
Grade: C
Apr 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

AVOID!! He skips around in notes, goes very fast and does not let you work out an example on your own. Very hard to follow and for a math class, that's even worse and heaven forbid if you miss a class or two for circumstances you don't have control over. Tests are complicated and minor things get marked off. Worst professor I've had.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
STAT145
Apr 28, 2017
Would take again

A bit confusing at times, he's the type of person to think out loud, but it you really pay attention during lecture it is easier to follow along. The downside is he doesn't put grades up on D2l so you will have to keep track of all your scores. He is always willing to answer questions during class. Study, ask questions, use tutors and you will pass

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MTH309
May 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Once I adjusted to his use of Mathematica for lectures, the class wasn't too hard. Lots of homework, but usually graded on completion. No feedback on what you did wrong on homework or exam problems, but does go over answers in class. 4 tests, including the final, counted for 85% of your grade, so need to do well on those to get a good grade.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
STAT145
Grade: B
May 14, 2017
Would take again

Practice exams and quizzes are on line. Don't skip and you should do fine.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
MTH309
Grade: B
May 19, 2017
Would take again

Uses mathematica files for presentations which go too fast sometimes but they are all online for review later if you miss something. Tries hard to make things clear but doesn't always succeed.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
STATS145
Grade: A
May 20, 2017
Wouldn't take again

seems almost too easy if you show up and pay attention every day. But don't get lazy and skip or you'll be lost before you know what happened.

LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MTH309
Jun 22, 2017
Would take again

Daily homework but solutions but you can find solutions on line so thats not to bad.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
CALC3
Sep 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Avoid at all costs! I got A's in Calc 1 and 2 but didn't pass his class. His lectures are confusing because he goes them very fast. If you ask questions he responds with a question, which normally made the class more confused. He also uses Mathematica, which he doesn't explain how to use. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
MATH145
Grade: B
Oct 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This class was very difficult throughout the whole semester. His style of teaching is very old school, so unless you like doing problems hand-written (rather than calculator) don't take him. With this being said, I loved Prof. Will. He has a great sense of humor for the class, and does his best to make the class as interesting as possible.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
MTH175
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

He doesn't take attendance but it is mandatory, he covers about a section a day. He gets a lot of basic math wrong while working through problems in class. Having said that, he does go through homework every day, and it is never graded. You will have the occasional quiz but he drops the three lowest scores. Overall a good guy, average professor

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests are tough
5.0
3.0
MTH175
Jan 27, 2018
Would take again

Don't be scared away by other bad reviews. Professor Will really cares about his students. He's really lenient in grading and will find a way to give you the most points possible. Do all of the assigned homework and you will get an A (quiz and exam problems come from the homework!!)

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
MTH175
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Will is one of the best math professors I have had. He always gives a chance to ask homework questions in class and has frequent office hours. If you have never taken a calc class before, you may struggle just because there is some difficult concepts to understand, however I you reach out for help he will definitely provide it.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
MTH175
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Will is awesome. He is one of the best math professors/teachers I have ever had. He wants to help his students succeed and will make time to meet with students outside of class and office hours. He is also a lenient grader on exams. There are quizzes between exams where you can earn points back on exams by doing the quiz correctly. TAKE HIM!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
4.0
MTH310
Grade: C+
Dec 15, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Will is a great person. His dry sense of humor never failed to get a smile in class. He uses Mathematica to teach his lectures, which at first may be overwhelming, but the graphics it produces are incredible. The homework isn't graded, but you need to do it in order to succeed. I would take him again, but I would work harder next time!

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MTH150
Grade: A
Dec 26, 2018
Would take again

A little unorganized and not very prepared sometimes. He made a lot of mistakes in teaching. 4 tests and a cumulative final make up your entire grade. Tests are very easy. He didnt explain very much so it might be difficult if you dont have math skills or understanding of it.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
5.0
4.0
MTH175
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2019
Would take again

Professor Will is by far one the best math teachers I've ever had. He is invested in his students' success. He's very funny and easy to talk to, so getting help is easy. Your grade depends on a few exams, but you should definitely do the homework because he bases his tests on book assignments. I would highly recommend Prof. Will.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
MTH175
Oct 23, 2019
Would take again

He was an amazing professor and was very funny. Every math class you have to show up to get a good grade. But he was very helpful in office hours. Gave a lot of practice problems to prepare for exams. We had quizzes once a week but they were used to help boost your exam grade. I would recommend Todd Will and I would take his class again

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
MTH150
Nov 27, 2019
Would take again

Really cares about student's success, will answer all questions, class can be difficult, do the homework, has dry sense of humor

5.0
3.0
MTH151
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Will is truly one of the most caring professors I've ever met. He has 3 pre-calc classes with 60 people in each and he makes sure that he knows everyone by name. He works with the pace the class needs to go and makes himself available whenever needed. He's super funny and likes to make jokes. Your grade for the class is strictly tests though.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
MTH151
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Will is super friendly but his lectures are painfully boring. He uses slader for answers which can be wrong sometimes or nonexistent and his answer keys for practice tests are usually half finished. But he truly wants his students to succeed, so if you go to his office hours you will get the help!

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
MTH208
Grade: B
Jan 28, 2020
Would take again

Calc 2 is the hardest of the Calculus classes, but Dr. Will makes it better! His approach for note-taking is different for any other math professor, because he does it online most of the time. It is helpful because you can look back on lectures from class. He gives in-class participation points which are like extra credit points on tests!

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: B
Jan 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Will seems quirky at first but after a while you start to see that his teaching is just frustrating. He makes simple algebra mistakes and goes way too fast for important topics but then takes forever on something that you never use. Answer questions in class when you have a chance because it will get you extra credit for exams.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
5.0
MTH175
May 9, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Will is a nice guy and a good professor. His class is hard but manageable. If you do not understand something and ask a question. He is easy to work with and covers all the material well.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: C
Nov 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Will isn't great at teaching math online. His notes are helpful at times, but he types problems and computes answers with his computer without showing the steps he used to get the answer. His exams are very tough and tightly timed. He is a tough and picky grader. He does, however, make his office hours very accessible to help you pass.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
MTH151
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

Meet Tu/Th and then had office hours Mo/We during scheduled class times. When you met in person it was a quick review of the lesson that you have to watch outside of class time and then did team quizzes. The lessons are super dry and kind of put me to sleep. He is a tough grader and is super picky. However, he really wants students to succeed.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
MTH311
Dec 16, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is very helpful with questions in lass or office hours. But uses mathmatica for his lectures and goes very quick. He uses One Drive to post lecture notes which is very helpful. Gives out lots of homework which is helpful but tedious. His exams are fair. If you take him for any class requiring proofs, he is very picky about them.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

When I was told I had to take a precalc course for my major I wasn't worried. I had taken pre-Calc my sophomore year of high school as I was two years ahead in math. Unfortunately, this class was insanely hard mainly due to the fact that the professor makes the Tests the hardest possible thing you can imagine(He is also an incredibly tough grader)

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MATH150
Grade: C+
Apr 12, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This man straight sucks. He gives the hardest exams and for every minute late you turn it in is a point off your exam, even if it's technologies fault. An hour was not enough time to complete an exam and he didn't even teach us half of the test material. He constantly undermines his own teaching and makes everything else more confusing. DO NOT TAKE

Group projects
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MTH151
Grade: A
May 4, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Will is honestly one of the nicest professors I know, and such a caring dude. The course does get difficult at times but if you put in effort during class and go to office hours when you have questions he is always there to help. He is super patient and challenges you in a productive way. Should 100% take the man the myth the legend Todd Will.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
Caring
2.0
4.0
MTH151
Grade: B
Jul 16, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Picky grader on tests!! Wouldn't recommend if you haven't taken any type of pre-calc course before. He is always willing to help, but this class was very frustrating at times. If you're decent at math, you'll be fine, but you might get irritated with his grading at times. Gave helpful practice exams!

1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: C
Aug 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Calculators werent allowed. He was picky when grading and just docked points here and there. I got half credit on one question because I forgot to write an equal sign throughout the whole problem, but the final answer was correct, so he gave me 1/2 credit. He also was not that kind when I came into his office hours to get help a few times.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MATH150
Grade: C
Dec 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Would not recommend it. Moves very fast every day for class, it's very hard to keep up. I had him for precalc, and I have taken precalc in high school and was completely lost during this class. Very picky grader and the way he teaches does not teach the kids. Most of my class is barely passing this semester.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
MATH150
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Will was a good professor in class, I felt like I could follow him well during lectures, and he is very accessible to students. However, if you skip class you will be very confused about the things he went over on that day. And he is very particular when grading exams, he will dock points if problems are not written to his liking.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
4.0
5.0
MATH151
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

He is very funny and easy to follow during his lectures. The tests also arent bad, but you definitely need to study a little bit. Doing the homework helps a lot because he usually puts problems on the tests that are very similar to the homework problems. Just go to class, and you should pass!

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
MATH150
Dec 30, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Will was a solid MTH151 professor. The biweekly group quizzes are pretty easy, and help to understand the material. If you skip class you can watch his lectures on his YouTube. You also get a cheat sheet for exams which helps a lot. The class is a lot do work for a 100 level but if you put in the work you should be fine!

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
2.0
4.0
MTH310
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 24, 2022

Dr. Will seems strict at first but can be caring. He will zoom and record almost every lecture. His biggest downfalls are his condescending nature of communication, solely electronic notes, and the quick speed at which he goes through content. Even with his good qualities, I would suggest not taking his class unless you want to teach yourself.

Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 19, 2022

Dr. Will is unique in that he teaches math using a coding/computerized style lecture. He is flustered and often makes mistakes and is unable to explain homework/quiz questions. As a student with a disability, he made fun of my notetaking style and refused to even look at my work. He has good intentions and is very smart but not a good professor.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: A-
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

Overall I liked Dr. Will's teaching style; it was hit or miss with most people. The only downfall to this class is each exam, including the final, is worth 15% each. Meaning tests are worth 75% of the final grade, The final exam grade can replace the worst exam grade. 90% of the homework was not too long or tedious.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
MTH151
Grade: B
May 9, 2022

Professor Will is a nice guy, but I was not a fan of his teaching. He does online notes, which are hard to follow. You have team quizzes twice a week, which kind of suck if you're the only one in the group that does anything. There's a lot of homework every week which is really time consuming. Probably would not take again.

Group projects
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
CALC3
Grade: C+
Dec 18, 2022

Absolutely the worst educator I have had from kindergarten through grad school. Impossible to describe how bad he was. He should never enter a classroom again for any reason.

4.0
4.0
MTH309
Grade: B-
May 2, 2023
Would take again

There is an assignment due almost always 4 nights a week. He is not a tough grader at all though for the assignments, so that helps. Grades tests the same day. Very helpful in office hours and available most days. Is pretty good at explaining, and good at answering questions. It is a hard class but I enjoyed Dr Will very much as a professor.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STAT145
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Very funny guy, he's very good at going through examples in class. He encourages questions and isn't a super hard grader. Most of the quizzes that he gives he will give 20/20's even if you don't get every question right. Attendance isn't required but it is very useful to go to class as often as possible. Overall, pretty good professor

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
1.0
2.0
STAT145
Grade: A-
Apr 24, 2024

Professor Will was possibly the worst teacher I've ever had. He was extremely condescending and did not like to help when we had questions. He also did not have a set schedule of when we would do certain things, we just went through the book randomly so it was very fast paced. I will tell people not to take him until the day I die.

5.0
3.0
MTH310
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2024
Would take again

I really liked his class when I had him last spring for Calc III. He teaches and explains things very well and gives time in class to ask questions. I would definitely take again. Calc III was by far my favorite level of calculus.

Graded by few things
3.0
2.0
STAT145
Grade: B+
Nov 8, 2024
Would take again

Professor Will is a quirky guy, but his teaching style works. Attend his classes, use the textbook, and try Unstuck ai - it's a great supplement. Overall, a manageable course.

5.0
2.0
STAT145
Grade: A+
Nov 22, 2024
Would take again

Professor Todd was hands down the best professor I have ever had. Throughout high school I extremely struggled with math until I had Professor Todd. He is funny and will tell you about his dog during lecture and is always asking questions about you and your life. He is extremely helpful. He grades the same day and will always go over tests.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
STAT145
Grade: B-
Dec 2, 2024

Doesn't offer any help when you ask and marks you off points for the smallest of mistakes even if you have the right answer.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
STAT145
Grade: C+
Dec 8, 2024

Lovely man, but he barely teaches. He goes through problems during lectures but never explains what he's doing and he speaks as if everyone in the class already understands statistics. Exams are much more difficult than practice exams.

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STATS145
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 19, 2025

I dropped Elementary Statistics because, although I was attending every class and taking clear notes, I was not able to understand Professor Will's lectures. He spoke to us, a level 100 statistics class, as if we were all scholars in the field.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
STAT145
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 16, 2025

Sweet guy, but hard class. Does notes online which is hard to get used to. Goes extremely fast and assumes you know what he's talking about. Cold calls. Group quizzes that are open note. Formula sheet on exams. Teaching style is a little odd and takes a bit to get used to, but you can tell he loves what he does.

Tough grader
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
145
Grade: A-
Apr 30, 2025

He can be kind at times, but will target you if he catches you doing something he doesn't like once. He clearly picks favorites and pays more attention to them, checking in on them more times than anyone else. He is rude to certain students when they ask for help. He is usually contradicting himself and making mistakes so it is difficult to learn.

Participation matters
4.0
3.0
STAT145
Grade: A
May 15, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Will is a pretty polarizing guy; you either love him or you don't. I found him to be a solid professor, with good lectures and a pretty manageable workload. Online quizzes after each class and group quizzes every so often, but nothing too hard. If you're able to grasp what you're learning, you should have no problem passing his class.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
MTH310
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2025
Would take again

I don't personally like Dr. Will's style of lecture. He projects his screen and goes down the list of topics and does very brief explanations and barely works out problems on the board. He is a good professor but I just don't learn well from him. He is very helpful in office hours though. Very funny guy. Also does exam review sheets which i LOVE

1.0
3.0
STAT145
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2025

he doesnt help

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
STAT145
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2025

He is a good person at heart, as a professor he is not ideal. He is ALL over the place (does not stay on topic) Seems a little short tempered and acts like you know as much as he does. Be sure if when you ask a question, its VERY specific or you will NOT get a clear answer. He rambles also and will talk very quietly on occasion.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
2.0
4.0
STAT145
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2025

Dr. Will is super sweet, but his way of teaching didn't do it for me. It felt more like he was trying to refresh our memory in concepts we have never heard of before. I taught myself most of the material through old quizzes and exams. He does hand out practice exams which is super helpful.

Respected
Online Savvy
4.0
3.0
STAT145
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

His teaching style is different, especially for math. It would be difficult to take the class without an iPad since he lectures through his laptop. There were 4 exams, plus the final cumulative exam. The quizzes are done with a partner and the people around you, and you can take them home and turn them in the next day. Also Zoom records every class

4.0
2.0
STAT145
Grade: A-
Dec 30, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Will's class was great and he was always there to help or clarify things. He does a lot of reviews in preparation for exams. If you're having trouble with a section ask him and you'll do just fine in the class.

Hilarious
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