if you have a chance to take Chezik do it! he is very good at explain the process behind getting the answers and will take the time to make sure everyone understands before moving on. Answers emails and questions in a timely matter and the class is pretty well balanced.

Travis is a great teacher and genuinely cares about his students. Gives an ample amount of homework and quizzes. Tries to make lectures interesting and is understanding of everyday life situations.

He's a good teacher. Really cares about the success of his students.

Chezik is really nice & helps with homework & Wileys. About half of my class dropped out, leaving us with only 8 or so people, and he made sure that every student understood the material. Very easy to talk to & was always accessible.

Pretty good professor. He's really young (less than 2 years out of grad school) and tries to be relate able at times, but he ends up coming across as very awkward. Not as bad as people say he is.

I am very bad at math and was struggling to learn the material at the beginning of the year but he dedicates a lot of his time to helping learn the material outside of the classroom and I took advantage of his office hours. He was very kind and very helpful.

Professor Chezik makes Calculus enjoyable, even for people who aren't good at math (like me). He's an excellent lecturer & explains the concepts in depth in class and again in office hours (very helpful!!!) if need be. I highly recommend taking Calculus with Professor Chezik because if you ask him for help, he will try his best to help you succeed.

Professor Chezik is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. He guides you through chapters in a way that is understandable for everyone, and answers questions with depth and clarity. If you show up, pay attention to notes and examples, and do the mathlab problems, you're guaranteed an A.

It's an easy class in general but he went slow and answered a lot of peoples questions. If you just do the hw and show up you'll get an A

He's the best math teacher I've ever had. You can tell he completely understands what he's teaching because he's able to make it simple enough for everyone to understand. He will always answer questions, and he's extremely accessible outside class. He walks you through plenty of examples, so working problems by yourself is easy.

Travis is hands down the best math teacher I've ever had. He is extremely excellent at explaining material in a simple and logical manner. He deeply cares about any student's grade in the class and will offer many opportunities for you to fix your grade. Honestly, if you find yourself in a troubled spot in his course, you can only blame yourself.

One of the best math teachers I have ever had. very caring and understands that his class isn't the only class we have. gives extra credit if he sees that you are trying and care about your grade. Extremely accessible outside of class and has a flexible schedule. he is a great teacher and easy to relate to. 10/10

Best teacher I've had at VCU. Math isn't my best subject at all and he made it so much more enjoyable. He cares about his students and knows how to explain the material in a manner that everyone can understand. He responds to emails and is willing to help whenever you may need it. I would definitely take his class again.

He is a great teacher and is very helpful. Although it is homework every week it is not difficult to complete if you pay attention in class. Also, if you miss a couple of assignments in class you can still be successful.

Easily the best math instructor I've ever had, period. Genuinely cares about his students, good at explaining concepts. DEFINITELY get him if you have the chance.

Chezic is a really nice guy. He truly cares about his students and if you study, do the homework, and listen to his lectures you will do well and he'll like you. He does have an attendance grade section so make sure you show up to class. I would definitely have him again for calc II but sadly he doesn't teach it. Just do your work.

Chezik is a really nice guy who actually wants his students to succeed. Although you have to put in practice doing your homework, if you pay attention during class you'll likely pass. Homework every week but it usually is not difficult. Lots of grades so if you don't do well on a couple things you have a chance to still do well. I 100% recommend.

This class was interesting. The material was difficult based on the day, and the way he taught it. Sometimes he made it make clear sense, and sometimes we had to teach each other. Otherwise, he was super nice and always tried to crack a few jokes.

The only reason Math 151 is hard is because it is online with ALEKS software. Prof Chezik is aware of that and always makes sure to be there to answer any questions you have to best prep you for a test. The grading on tests is picky but just beware of it and you'll be fine. The ALEKS homework is tedious but just stay ON TASK.

Professor Chezik is easy going and really easy to understand as long as you come to class. He answers emails very quick and always has ways to get more practice in. Really nice guy, would definitely take all my math from him if I could! Class itself, MATH141, is not hard as long as you ask questions when you're confused and do the homework. Easy A!

Very cool and nice professor. he made lectures easy to understand and made sure to tell us specific topics to study for that will be on tests. There's homework every week but it's not hard to complete as long as you have time management. Explains the answers to questions in class very well

The GOAT. I really do not enjoy math, but Professor Chezik made the material approachable, accessible, and understood where gaps in our understanding may be. He will work with you outside of class and provides great feedback on all graded work. If you get the opportunity, take a math course with Professor Chezik.

Mr. T is a homie. although i had a really difficult time picking up the material there are many many resources he offers that i skipped out on. the class is mainly based on homework and the tests and quizzes are based off the textbook. very easy if you understand algebra to begin with. He's super funny and lighthearted, will def miss him.

Mr. Chezik is super chill. Very approachable and likeable guy, someone who you would want to be friends with outside of class. Math 201 is brutal, but if you put the time in after class, it will be fine. He gives a lot of partial credit too, which boosts the grade. Take him for calc 2.

Prof. Chezik is a good professor. I would say he needs to incorporate more styles of learning into his lectures. In his classes, he emphasizes group work, but it's hard to personally learn from this. ALEKS is also really annoying and he's pretty bad at reminding you that you have things due or stuff to do next class. The exams are so hard too.

excellent professor-- he made concepts so much easier to follow that when i review the textbook, it looks incomprehensible compared to my lecture notes. partial credit and sample tests helped a lot, and it was obvious that he wanted you to pass with a good grade. great teaching skills and very approachable. he did never have his mask on though.

Great classroom attitude and it's clear he wants you to pass; dropped assignments, partial credit, a few extra credit opportunities. Lectures aren't required but they are enjoyable and extremely helpful. Very approachable outside of class, and gives clear expectations and feedback about tests.

He makes math easy to understand & fun. Theres not too much work to do we have my open math homework due every tuesday and knowledge check every thursday and then 3 test. He also will help if you need it.

He's a good teacher and explains things well. He does sometimes speeds through showing how to get the answer for workbook problems which may cause points to be deducted from tests since they're not graded by him so you have to show more work than what he teaches. Tests arent dropped so make sure to study a lot.

The only thing to be prepared for are last minute quizzes in his class. Other than that, the information is pretty easy to digest and Chezik shows you how to use the information in class. He posts the class notes online but going in person is way more useful than just going through the notes online. His TAs and him are super helpful in class!

Professor Chezik is super helpful and a really nice guy. Lectures are easy to follow, he explains things really well, and puts a lot of notes and review material on canvas. If you have questions go to his office hours and he'll help you out. Just don't skip class because its very easy to fall behind. Overall, the best math teacher I've ever had.

Math151 is a difficult course in general. There were not many practice problems given in class unless you use ALEKS or take back an extra copy of the quiz. Quizzes are done in groups but tests are individual. This class solely relies on tests, so you have to put effort in. He is willing to help if you ask. You will have to put effort in or fail

Prof. Chezik was an amazing teacher. He presents information in a very in-depth manner without being overly wordy or confusing. I walked away from every class with a clear understanding of the concepts presented along with feedback on missed questions from homework and quizzes. I would definitely like to have him again in the future.

Homework is due every Tuesday, and quizzes every week/ bi-weekly. 3 tests and a final including optional and useful study guides. Homework has 3 tries for each question and attends class to understand the homework. Attend Campus Learning Center for math help before it's too late.

Professor Chezik is so cool and really knows how to connect with students. I had him for 129 and he is great at explaining concepts as well as giving a alright workload. He grades fair and is willing to work with you outside of class. He's definitely one of the best math professors at VCU; if you can take a class with him, do it!

Great professor, he is passionate about teaching, but I just feel like the whole pre cal program at VCU just sucks. They are such tough graders that even if you attend all the test review sessions and learn every thing, you will leave the test so confident in what you have done but your grade will be the total opposite.

He is a very good teacher and best out of many, but his lectures are very confusing at times and makes the class a lot more harder then what it is. The grading system is very harsh with no drops so if you fail twice it would take a miracle to get a B.The way the assignments a weighted is overwhelming and the si sessions and tutoring are useless.

One of the best math professors I have ever had. He explains things perfectly and works through problems in front of class. He lectures a little bit by giving small notes needed to understand the material. Class mainly relies on ALEKS and the 151 workbook. If he is an option, take him. Attendance isn't mandatory, but missing class can hurt you.

Dr. Chezik gives good lectures and has really good TAs. The tests and quizzes are graded very harshly, and ALEKS can be difficult to work with sometimes.

Chezik is a great guy and he does a really great job at explaining material! I'm not that great at math and struggled with a lot of concepts from calc 1 but he made sure I understood everything. He assigns weekly HW and there's also usually a weekly quiz (but sometimes they are online). He's super nice and gives a lot of partial cred on tests!

Chezik was the best math teacher I've had and explains tough material very well. He cares about making sure you understand the class and as long as you put in the effort, you'll be fine.

He is best professor you can take for calculus II here at VCU by far. Also if your going to take calculus II it's better to take him 50 mintues for 4 day week because the work load and test get way easier.

Best out of all Math 151 professors. Will explain all concepts well. However, you must practice lots outside of class. All about practice. Go to SI to get practice. Don't take class lightly. Class is all group work. Test heavy for grade. Quizzes every week. Not easy A, but if you work a little, will get A easily. Broad range of concepts.

Prof Chezik does a great job making the material covered in Calc II make sense. If you attend office hours, he will take the time to help you understand how to be successful. With Prof Chezik, this course (although difficult) is very doable as long as you attend class and do the assignments!

Show up to class, take notes, pay attention, and even though calc 2 was rough you'll get through it. REVIEW TESTS AND QUIZZES

He is really laid back and understanding. Any questions you have you can ask him or any of the assistants walking around the room. No unit was difficult to learn from and he explained everything very well. Make sure to show up to all classes or your grade will be affected.

Chezik's the best, unlike other profs he actively teaches instead of solely relying on TA's and the workbook. The course itself can get difficult near the end of the semester, but if you review the homeworks and in class notes you'll do fine. Be prepared to interact with your table as problem solving together yields the most benefits.

I hate math but Chezik made it bearable. Attendance isn't mandatory but going in and working the problems in class helps a ton. There are 1-2 HW assignments every week, with a knowledge check every Friday and tests once a month. He is also available outside of class for anyone that needs extra help.

His lectures genuinely helped me learn the material however, working with people who know what they're doing helped me succeed the best. The knewtons help A LOT when learning the material and when prepping for the quizzes. He's a goofy dude but he knows what he's doing and it's clear that he wants to help people when they put in the effort to ask.

Chezik was a great professor and taught subjects thoroughly. He takes attendance and ask questions on tophat during class so make sure you pay attention. Overall the class was fairly easy, but I had already taken pre calc in hs. Recitations helped tremendously and were when we took our quizzes, so show up. His tests weren't too hard if you study.

I had already taken this class in high school, so I found it very easy, but he was still a great teacher and a very nice guy, you'll actually learn math in his class and the TA's were awesome in my class

He is a very understanding and cool professor to get to know. Just study before the quizzes and tests, attend class, and most importantly do the online Homework, they can pile up quickly if you don't. If you keep in mind all of those you will be guaranteed a good grade in the class. I recommend him.

Professor Chezik was by far the best math professor I've had. I really liked his teaching style. He was super easy to understand and offered so much help during class. The TAs walking around were also very helpful if needed.

I appreciate his clear teaching style and helpfulness. Tests are concise, and he provides review homework for practice.

I had Chezik for 129 too and enjoyed him for both courses. I had to leave the country for a month and he was extremely flexible with me.

Professor Chezik is a pretty great math teacher. Taught well and allowed for time to do practice problems during class. There are quizzes at the end of the week but they should be pretty easy if you attend class and do the homework. TA's were also there and they were nice and helped a lot.

I enjoyed his class because it was easy to engage with. The supplemental instruction (SI) sessions will be helpful throughout the semester as they provide ample opportunities to practice. Additionally, the study guides he provides before tests are extremely helpful."

Professor Chezik is the best math teacher I have had. His lecturers are clear and he is very personable and caring! He has office hours where he will make sure you understand the material clearly and he is a very nice guy in general. He is very lenient and understanding, I could go on and on about how great he is!!

He is an awesome teacher I would take him again I am not the best at math and had a hard time with the materials nearing the end of the semester, but I still respect him, would take again.

I have taken both calculus 1 and 2 with Mr Chezik. Throughout both courses he never stopped being the best professor I could ask for. He genuinely cares about his students understanding, and will go above and beyond to make sure his students understand and have the resources they need.

Teaches very well and focuses on understanding over memorization of content. Gives lots of examples and practice worksheets to make sure you understand the material. Also very accessible outside of class via email or office hours.

Travis is a great professor! If you show up to the lectures, pay attention, and do your weekly Knewton Alta homework, you'll succeed in this class. I made the mistake of skipping quite a few Knewton Alta homeworks which is why my grade was low. You may have to study outside of class, he has blank + completed worksheets on Canvas that you can use.

I took MATH129 with Mr. Chezik in Fall 2023. He is always willing to help if you have questions, I highly recommend going to his office hours. Very genuine, caring guy who will take the time to explain things over to you again until you understand.

Mr. Chezik is one of the best math professors here! He made Calc 2 very easy to understand. Make sure you attend every class, take notes, do all the HW, and most importantly STUDY FOR EXAMS USING THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS. Do all of that and you'll be fine. Very accessible outside of class and truly wants all of his students to succeed.

He is very clear with expectations and very helpful if you ask him questions. I'm not good at math, but this class was easy for me and will likely be easy for others so long as you show up to class, do the homework, and study for the tests.

This class is fast-paced, but this professor makes it easy to follow. If you go to class, you will be fine. Attendance is graded, and the tests and quizzes are based on the textbook. Use the resources and office hours, and you will be fine.

Very sweet and caring guy. Frequent quizzes, but very easy. Homework helps a lot with tests. Is very willing to work with you. He lets you turn in take-home quizzes online or accommodates if you have to skip class once in a while. Very kind and encouraging and good at teaching. Just pay attention!

He is such a nice teacher; if you were confused about something, he was always happy to help so you could understand and pass the class.

AMAZING MATH PROFESSOR!!!!! TAKE HIM FOR 151. He is great at explaining content, no matter how lost you are. He also makes himself extremely available outside of class for people who need extra help, which is super helpful. He's also funny and chill to talk to. He deserves a raise tbh.

Amazing professor, super chill and approachable. Class content was pretty heavy at times and missing a class would set me back a day so don't skip. Pretty easy to reach outside of class, sends summaries of what we did in class afterwards. A lot of group collaboration in the class so overall, great professor and can really teach the material.

Super good prof. he drops like 2 weeks worth of attendance at end of year. Always willing to help in office hours. His classes do move fairly fast tho so you cant really skip. His teaching style is clear and concise. TAKE HIM!!! End of year he adds on extra credit so my low low B went to a low A. love him fr