Very helpful and teaches the class in a very productive manner and keeps class not only interested in subject but makes jokes to keep student happy

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I had Kovarik for Calc and Discrete Math, and to me he is obviously the top most intellegent and praiseworthy teacher at RV. If you get a chance to take a class with him do. You'll laugh at him constently, and he's a great guy.

Great guy. Really interesting to talk to. If he was single I would ask him out! (his he?) cute cute cute!

Although a bit unorganized, and discombobulated, Dr. Kovarik is an excellent teacher. He is clear and concise, as well as well learned in his field. I can't wait to take another one of his classes.

The best math prof I have ever had. If you go to class, and pay attention you will have no problems doing the practice exams which are closely related to the actual exams.

The gist of Kovarik is that you will either love him or hate him, depending on whether you can get used to his teaching style. His planning is erratic at times, but I always learn a lot by the end of the semester. He has ample office hrs availability, too

I don't know what any of these other people are talking about this guy was great. I would recommend him to anyone his test are easy as hell because he lets you use any notes that you make for yourself and gives you the benefit of the doubt if a problem is wrong. Make sure to check your tests because he give partial credit for a lot of things.

other than the fact hes always late and not prepared, hes a great teacher. i dont understand wh yother people insult him, he got through all the material and it was so easy to understand. best teacher ive had so far!!!

The guys awesome. seems like some people really dont like him but you have to get used to him and you will learn fairly easy. definately a change from the traditional boring as hell math teacher you're used to. He has a strange style of teaching but I have a strange style of learning so it meshes pretty well

Comedian and easy

He presents the material rather than teaches it. Therefore, I had to teach myself the material. On the other hand, he gives out prepared class notes and sample tests plus he goes through the sample tests in class. He is often late to class. Very friendly and helpful. Students either love him or hate him. Be prepared to do a lot of work by yourself!

Very funny teacher and generally clear. If you read additional sections and notes he e-mails you, it's a really easy class.

He was awesome he doesn't really teach and he is funny the only thing you actually have to do is tests...what could be better then that?

I dont understand some previous comments. Professor Kovarik is one of the best professors I know. I took him because he was recommended by my friends and he lived up to my expectations. He is kind, smart and really cares about learning. Plus, he is very funny!

The best teacher I have ever had!!!!!!! For the first time I am enjoying math

he is awesome...

he was a funny ass dude! went outside to have a cig with him once in a while.. extremely smart man, i struggled with math though almost failed. like everyone says.. you have to teach yourself to succeed in his class.

One of the best professors I've had at RVCC. Outstanding teaching ability, absolutely hilarious. Gives pre-tests so you know what to study. Would highly recommend him! Awesome teacher.

awesome professor...highly recommended..easy A...

easy teacher

Yes he is entertaining, yes he is funny, yes he is unorganized and a mess. However, he is the best math-related teacher I have ever had. If you come to class, pay attention, and do your homework, you will ace his class. The first class I actually enjoyed going to and I HATE math. Took Statistics 1 and easily got an A. Great teacher.

I had him for intermediate algebra and he couldn't have made it any easier. All homework was optional, he gave us pre-tests which were really the real tests, and the labs were easy as well. I found him to be very helpful, and plus he was absent almost every week. For higher level math, he may be different but he was great to have for algebra.

this man was not the best teacher ive ever had however he was probably the easyest and most funny. for anyone not interested in math but an easy grade i recommend him highly

Best Teacher I ever had. He doesnt go by the book and hes a bit crazy. But he made going over mathematical theory's fun. I really think i actually learned something in his class.

I had a hard time in this prof's online class. I really like the prof though. Calculus is tough to take online and I can't believe I was able to pick most of it up. I would advise other people to go and take the class in person rather than online.

He was a great teacher!!! Had alot of fun in his class. Very easy teacher. Dont take him though if you plan to go up in math classes. You will not understand it.

Reasonable, difficult material to comprehend, was extremely helpful, ask for help & you get answers

Took him for both Stat I and II. Doesn't use the book at all, so don't worry about buying it. Homework is not mandatory and gives you pre-tests 2 days before the test and the day before the test he goes over them. He loves talking about Walmart, so bring it up in class if he doesn't already. Oh and you are able to have a formula sheet for the tests

He is extreamly funny and smart. Great guy. I had him for calc I and II during the summer, and recieved A+ in both. He teaches some topics better than others. He was very clear on the major topics in calc I, but not so much in calc 2. If you talk to him one on one, he is much more clearer. If you understand the HW, you should get an A+. Easy tests.

Seriously had a blast in this mans class.

I have taken Prof Kovarik for all of my math. He is a good guy- great sense of humor. If you are taking Math because you have to, take Kovarik. If you are taking math because you want to learn Math, dont take Kovarik.

Was expecting linear algebra to be easy. At the end, I was satisfied with a B+. Was a very fair grader in a class that was mostly proof based. Going from calculus which is all applications to a proof based class caused me to make adjustments. You have to think more in this class instead of just practicing application problems over and over again.

Kovarik is very knowledgeable of the subject and helps explain any problem you don't understand. The first half of the course was very easy (matrices, vectors, etc.) while the second half was very theoretical and proof-based, which required a lot of studying. Take Kovarik if you need this class, he makes it a lot more interesting.

Easiest online class I've ever taken! I failed calc. at my 4 year university and decided to take it online. He literally tells you everything you need to know and provides you with all the material he will test you on. Never met him in person but online was the best decision I made.

This class was heavily based on tests but Dr. K prepares you well by doing many examples in lecture (no theory) and giving good review sheets. No homework is collected (just suggested) so you must study on your own. His tests were not hard, short, and the department final was even easier. Funny guy, helps make the long lectures pass more quickly.

Great professor Recommend him to everyone!!!!!

He provides lectures and he teaches out of those lectures, he is a great guy and brilliant teacher!

Professor Kovarik is a great guy. He really cares about his students and really wants everyone to pass. Although it is a math class and not everyone is great at it, he understands that and will cater to your needs and help you out. Funny guy. He knows exactly what he is doing. Take him if you're bad at math and aren't afraid to speak up for help.

Dr.K is definitely one of my favorite professors and I will be taking him again! I had him for linear algebra and it wasn't bad. It's a difficult topic, and I was pretty confused in class. but he gives reviews for every exam which help a lot and you are allowed to use a "formula sheet" for every exam. Dr.K is super funny, keeps class interesting!!

I took Dr. Kovarik. for Calc1 and 2 and he is bar far the best professors I had. He is funny and smart and outgoing. I recommend him to everyone. On negative note a bit disorganized, he improvises a lot but then he says that improv is good, which is funny the way he says that. He sure knows his math.

Took his online class for calc 2. Class was not too bad just do the study guides he gives out and you will have a good idea of what to expect on the exams. overall, a good professor and would definitely take again.

i took online stats which was good on kovarik's part, his lecture notes and ppts were easy to understand, he posted useful videos, but he took long to respond to emails. and the rvcc online class system is so utterly confusing for no reason. if you struggle with math pls dont take an online course, you basically have to teach yourself

Easy teacher, attendance graded, homework. Study off of the labs, lecture notes, and exams and youll do great.

Real easy. Do the homework, labs, watch lectures etc. and you'll do fine.

I was surprised to see others rating Prof. K so low! fantastic class, true to other reviews, he can be disorganized, but his online notes, test prep, and personality far outweigh any doubts. I also took his MATH124 course. these courses are difficult by nature, but Dr. K makes the material understandable. (And by God does this man like his coffee)

he is a very kind and flexible professor. I took stats with him this semester and he helped me out a lot. he wants his students to perform well. would really enjoy being in a class taught by him again.

Differential Equations was a breeze thanks to Professor Kovarik. Always polite, tries his hardest to clarify his explanations, and depending on your situation, may even give you extra time or a slight bit of mercy on a grade.

Just do the problem sets.

Kovarik is very sweet and helpful. He makes himself available to you. I think Kovarik should work on becoming more tech-savvy, especially if he's teaching an online course. While he tries his best to give his students lots of resources (he posts his lecture notes and links to youtube videos), I would have preferred a recorded lecture.

Literally just do the assignments and go over the notes and you'll be fine.

The most adorable prof. He is a passionate man who cares about his students and will make jokes in class. Always hyperactive, jumping around and laughing. His exams are easy, do the test preps that he posts and you will be golden. Make sure to understand the concepts as well. Only bad things about him is that he is pretty lazy, ends class early etc

Professor Kovarik is an excellent teacher. His lectures are clear and well-organized, and he's always ready to help students understand difficult concepts. Highly recommend his course!

Dr. K is a very laid back professor. Labs are graded by completion, tests were super easy (if you do his test preps, some questions will likely be identical), and he offers a ton of extra credit if you present problems from the test prep on review days. I think everyone should have the "Kovarik experience" if they get the chance to :)

I greatly enjoyed taking another course with Dr. K! Tests are brief, not too difficult and he offers a lot of extra credit on them. With his help, I mastered the beautiful art of GAUSS-JORDAN ELIMINATION, and for that, I'm eternally grateful :)

80% weight is given to exams. I took this class online(asynchronous) coming from Rutgers this summer. Pretty easy and straight forward material and tests. Go over lecture notes and test preps and you'll be fine. Not hard to get an A if you try. The Professor himself is very nice and approachable.

Dr. Kovarik is a very sweet person and pretty good teacher. My course was online so hard to say how he is in person but I loved his online course. Calc was hard for me and I came for his office hours nad he really went through and explained all to me and helped me understand stuff for the tests. I took him for Calc 1 and Calc 2, would take again.

He's a great professor and knows his math. There was always that one problem on the test that wasn't on the review sheets, be sure to examine each chapter of the textbook. I would take him again

Prof. K can be a bit disorganized, but his online notes, test prep, and engaging personality make up for it. Leveraging ChatGPT and Unstuck study helped me ace the course. Definitely take this if you're up for the challenge!

Honestly, I love Kovarik, yet he's very disorganized and rushes through lectures. If you're good with theory and few examples than you may fit his teaching style well. If you don't, you will gain nothing from his lectures and feel kind of lost. He's not a harsh tester or grader so it's not the end of the world if you don't get it, just study.

The most inspirational, funniest and enthusiastic professor ever! Dr. K will make you enjoy studying math and will crack the funniest jokes. Definitely take him if you're looking for a professor who cares about his students!

Most bizarre class I've ever taken. At first he was hard to understand, but you get used to it. His lectures are all over the place, so go through his lecture notes while he is teaching to better understand. Provides plenty of extra credit opportunities. Goes over basic problems, but has hard questions on exams. u'll need to try; good guy tho.

Super sweet man who really wants his students to do well. Gave extensions for everything (even tests) and allows formula sheet. Lecture notes are pretty confusing and only assigns a couple youtube videos to teach us but pretty easy to figure out on your own. Responds to emails fast, gives partial/extra credit on tests, willing to help you out.

He is very patient with the students, goes over certain subjects as many times as needed for everyone to understand and has no issue helping. He's very understanding and lenient, he let me take a test 2 weeks after at the testing center when I sent him an email about the reason why I was absent and couldn't take it, great professor!

Just a chill guy who does his job, Understanding, VERY lenient but don't take advantage of that. Will give you extra time to study if you need it. I was worried but I enjoyed his Calc 3 class online.