3.4

Walter Gleason

Mathematics - Bridgewater State University

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THIS MAN IS THE GREATEST MAN TO WALK THE FACE OF THE EARTH

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MA105
Feb 3, 2003

very condescending, wasn't very helpful, his self-written books had mistakes

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MA110
Feb 4, 2003

No Comments

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MA110
Feb 4, 2003

Goofy conduct in class, very rude to female students, I didn't learn anything

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MA105
Feb 5, 2003

first time I got an A in math for a long time. very easy, very weird

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MA110
Feb 6, 2003

great teacher and asset to the college

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MA11002
Feb 6, 2003

condescending to students, ****, his text has errors, drives students away

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MA110
Mar 3, 2003

rude rude rude

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105
Mar 19, 2003

No Comments

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MA110
Mar 27, 2003

all over the place, very hard to understand, his book is very hard to understand but on a better note he is a nice guy

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MA105
Mar 31, 2003

No Comments

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MA110
Apr 2, 2003

Funny in class, never rude to me. Good guys, he loves his sports.

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MA110
Apr 4, 2003

A gentle man who tries to help students; jokes are corny enough to be funny

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STATISTIC
Apr 5, 2003

Nice guy and funny but smelt a little bit like chicken at time other times he smelt a little bit like soy sauce i think he hangs around Mr. Chang a lot

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STATISTICS
Apr 7, 2003

I never was good at math, but I understood what he was saying. You'll get it if you attend class and pay attention.

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MA105
Apr 9, 2003

**** towards females, doesnt help, boring and teaches bad...dont take him, expects too much

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STATS
Apr 10, 2003

Don't take him if you actually need stats for something - you will learn nothing! He treats women like morons. Says Ohhhh-kay every two words

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MATH
Apr 10, 2003

Avoid this man. His jokes are not funny, and he makes inappropriate comments to all the women. His textbook is making him lots of money, but it is filled with errors and is very unclear.

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MA
Apr 14, 2003

lololo.... he does say Ohhhh-kay.. i think he has a tic or something.. he jokes are dumb and not funny.. they can be down right rude. but as a teacher , if u can get passed the jokes, he is a good teacher.... fair

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TOPICS
Apr 23, 2003

Guy is a great guy. Funniest dude you'll ever meet. Makes you wanna shoot the sh*t with him when you're not in school. Makes the course material a little easier to deal with.

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MATH
Apr 24, 2003

Avoid this guy.

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STATS
Apr 28, 2003

avoid him at all costs! hard to understand and boring. plus he can be just plain rude at times

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STATS
May 1, 2003

He is funny...and tries to be helpful, but it doesn't work. If you feel like teaching the course to yourself and have extra money to buy a different, better book...THEN YOU FOUND THE RIGHT GUY!

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STATISTICS
May 1, 2003

Best statistics teacher in Mass. A little burnt out and not really helpful if you don't get it but still one of the best. (From one who's taken it 3 times)

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MA141
Aug 19, 2003

Walter is a good guy. Problem is, he seems to copy down the wrong problems and makes mistakes in some of the problems. makes you wonder whether your grade is correct or not. Funny guy, gets to the point and wants everyone to single for the semester!!..

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STATS
Oct 5, 2003

Jokes leave a lot to be desired, if you're tired (which most of us are)they do seem funny. Goes through his book ok, not too fast, but not very helpful. He seems like he'd be ok to go and have a drink with though.

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MA110
Nov 3, 2003

i'm not sure, i'm never really there

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MA110
Nov 10, 2003

He isn't good, he is very hard, rude, and doesn't care about his students. Don't take him.

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MA105
Nov 19, 2003

had him in easy class

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MA105
Nov 25, 2003

Honestly? If you took Calc in highschool, you'd be wasting your time in this class. It's the most boring thing ever, and his jokes are so banal. The worst part is that you can tell he's getting old - especially when spit starts collecting on his lip..

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MA105
Dec 1, 2003

Good ****

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STATISTICS
Dec 27, 2003

He is an excellent professor. His explanations were very clear. I would highly recommend him!

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MA105
Feb 4, 2004

He is not as bad as these guys say..If you need an A take this guy. He wrote the book which I was impressed by.

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MA
Feb 10, 2004

Simple class, amusing professor.

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STATISTICS
Mar 10, 2004

Clarifies everything he teaches, made stats easy. Great guy, a bit quirky, but a great teacher.

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STATISTICS
Apr 3, 2004

this guy is funny and he knows his stuff and can put it in an everyday situation down to earth go to class and do your work and get a guranteed B he will help u no matter what and hes a ladies man

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MA105
Apr 12, 2004

Awesome class. I think he is soo funny. It cracks me up. The tests are very easy too.

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STATS
Apr 13, 2004

just pay attn and u will do fine makes funny noises

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STATS
May 4, 2004

I have trouble in math, but got the easiest A of my life with him. Take him, he's a good guy.

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MA105
May 10, 2004

Found this class very easy and somewhat boring at times. His jokes were corny. Professor Gleason breaks everything down to help everyone understand. He realizes this is just a GER course and teaches it that way.

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MA105
May 17, 2004

He's a funny guy, but not that helpful when I needed it. The class is easy enough if you show up and pay some attention.

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MA105
May 18, 2004

He's great. You don't really need to show up if you have a basic understanding of math. Real easy to get along with, funny too. You'll have a good time in this class.

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CALC1
Jul 2, 2004

Easiest math class I've ever taken. He goes over every step until EVERYONE understands. Take this class if you want an "A."

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CALCI
Aug 9, 2004

I tried so hard and he was more than accomodating. I have a feeling hes gonna have me in his class for 3 more semesters (at least) But thats my plan since hes so good. Funny guy too, is sharper than he claims to be

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STATS
Oct 6, 2004

best math teacher in the bizz!!!

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MATH141
Nov 7, 2004

This professor I have heard was easy, but honestly I thought he was very hard and unprofessional. He went too fast, never gave a syllabus, and we never knew his office #, email, or extention. For a 100 level course I would expect it to be a bit easier. Don't take him if you can help it.

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MA110
Nov 10, 2004

This is my second time taking him for a class and I find that I will laugh at his jokes when he repeats them again. I hate math but he makes the atmosphere pleasant. hes sharper than he acts tho, and can tell when someones blowing off the work. Hes great.

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STATISTICS101
Nov 11, 2004

I agree with the other poster. Professor does not provide contact information and the reason is transparent. He seems disinterested in providing any help outside the classroom. When questioned in regards to this, he became a tad arrogant.

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SELECTEDTOPICS
Nov 15, 2004

The best and funniest teacher ever!! I recommend him for sure! He makes the best jokes, which makes the class go by fast. The material is easy, and he wrote is own book. He's cute!

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STATS110
Dec 18, 2004

bad class, very unclear, good guy, but a bad class

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STATISTICS101
Dec 20, 2004

The class is so easy. I donnot think he is a good teacher. He teaches unclear and not helpful at all.

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SELECTEDTOPICS
Jan 19, 2005

very very very easy!

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STATS
Mar 12, 2005

He goes over the necessary topics in detail and skips all he junk in the book. He doesn't assign too much home work, and doesn't check it anyways. Overall he is very nice and easy to follow + stresses he was once National Educator of the year!!!

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MA110
Apr 11, 2005

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STATS
Apr 28, 2005

one of the best teachers i have had. if you know basic math this guy can teach you chinese algebra

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STATSCALC2
Aug 24, 2005

For stats he was a nightmare. I hated the subject and the way it was taught, BUT calc 2, my God was he great. I didn't have him for calc1 and I struggled very bad, but calc 2 was like a breath of fresh air. He is so funny and so nice and makes the class laugh because of his crazy ways. What a great guy and class.

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MATH
Sep 7, 2005

This guy is awesome! he's funny and very clear about his classes.

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MATH141
Nov 16, 2005

soooooooooo funny!

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ELEMOFCALCI
Dec 12, 2005

Love him! He's a great professor. Very funny and really enjoys what he does. I'm not a born mathematician, but I faired well in this class. If you need help, he'll give it to you. The tests aren't incredibly difficult and he gives time at the end for you to look over your answers... I suggest you use that time wisely!

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CALCULUS1
Jan 17, 2006

This guy seems to like his job and tries hard to make class entertaining. I found his tests very easy and I was dreading the class before I took it. He explains everything very well and always goes over all the homework and the entire test. DOESNT TAKE ATTENDANCE.

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MATH141
Feb 5, 2006

This guy is great. No matter which class, all he gives in 3 tests and a final. If you pay attention in class you will be all set. The guy is pretty funny too, Monomer L. Smith.

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CALCULUS12
Apr 12, 2006

Most def. take this prof. He's great! Not only does he explain calc. well but he's a riot. I sit in class everyday laughing at his crazy sayings. Take him for a year and you'll know what he's going to say before he even says it. You'll think that way about the math he's teaching too.

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MATH141
Jun 2, 2006

Best math teacher ever. His lectures are clear and understandable. He will go over the homework every class, and don't be afraid to ask questions because he will help you anyway he can.

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DIFFCAL
Jun 23, 2006

great teacher, willing to help, makes a confusing subject pretty clear. recomended

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TOPIC02
Sep 19, 2006

not kind. Deceptive. looks like a gentle person, however he can be sarcastic and mean in his teaching methods

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STAT130
Nov 6, 2006

He is boring, rude, and talks down to you in class. he also doesn't care if he embarasses you. when you ask a question, he never answers it. he also is incapable of copying a number from the book to the board. his tests are harder then what he gives for homework, so most people fail them. i hate him, a lotl

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STATS110
Apr 3, 2007

Horrible Professor. WIll basically brush you off if you need help. Difficult tests with no review or open notes to help with formulas.He is the WORST professor EVER. Treats class like it is a 300 level class and doesnt care if you pass or not.

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STATS1
Jul 12, 2007

Oh Gleason and his crazy sayings...if you dont get questions right in class he tells you to go to Fitchburg State...and find Mortimer Smith. Guy is a riot. I would take him again

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STATS101
Oct 31, 2007

He's a funny guy. He seems to get sad when people don't come to class. There's not that much homework and it's amusing to listen to the lectures. I would take him again!

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MATH110
Nov 5, 2007

Class is very easy but only if you go & pay attention. If you go to class & know what's going on then the tests are easy. Don't miss class or you'll miss a whole lesson.

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MATH141
Nov 6, 2007

WORST PROFESSOR EVER!!! I inist you DO NOT take him. He moves really fast and doesn't care if you need help. He doesn't care for the students. When I asked a question in class, he made fun of me because I was the "only person who didn't get it", when in reality I was the only person with enough guts to ask. He makes you feel dumb.

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MTH110
Nov 11, 2007

not a good teacher at all. teachers who write their own textbooks should not teach. funny guy, but does not make up for how he teaches. the whole class is based on test. if you do bad on test, you do bad in class. would not recomend anyone to take this class

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MATH110
Dec 18, 2007

he's not as bad as everyone is saying..he is just really old and can sometimes write things wrong. i learned a lot when i actually went to class because attendance doesn't matter at all, though he will make fun of you for never coming...i thought he was an okay teacher and he's pretty funny.

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MATH110
Dec 20, 2007

Although attendence is not mandatory if you miss class you will fall behind and he only gives three tests. Textbook is not well written and sometimes confusing to read. I still reccomend him for a stat class.

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MATH108
Apr 27, 2008

VERY EASY class!! He doesn't really teach to well. But if you are taking math 108, trust me you will PASS! His tests are very easy!!!

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MATH110
May 26, 2008

I loved math til this class. hes so nice, adorable, and such a sweet old man... hes just obnoxious by the end of the semester. He only gives 3 tests and a final, and theres no practice tests or study guides and to top it off, the book is very poorly written. Some people did well...

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MATH107
Jun 25, 2008

He's ok. Not great, not terrible.

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MTH144
Jun 28, 2008

Very hard teacher. Gives some credit on tests even when the answer is wrong. I wouldn't recommend him.

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MATH110
Nov 10, 2008

best professor ive ever had. hilarious in class, always makes fun of himself and tells funny analogies. extremely helpful if you dont understand something. hw isnt mandatory but kinda recommended cuz he gets his test material from it

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CAL142
Apr 15, 2009

THIS MAN IS THE GREATEST MAN TO WALK THE FACE OF THE EARTH. He could teach a monkey how to do advanced calc II. He's the only math teacher I've ever enjoyed. He's funny and amazingly helpful. I love Walta!

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MATH141
Nov 22, 2009

He's extremely easy if you understand math really well... Unfortunately, when he teaches he's really hard to understand. Except if you pay attention in class he's a giant goof. Overall, I personally wasn't pleased...

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MATH110
Jan 19, 2010

funny personality, fairly easy gets students attention but horrible teacher. he makes it too easy because doing homework is optional and he doesn't count it which is hard for anyone having the will to study . theres only 3 test and 1 exam and if you mess up 2 your screwed. he doesn't care about the students and does not give extra credit.

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MATH142
Feb 13, 2010

This professor is a really funny guy. Personally, I learned alot and enjoyed being in his class. His tests were short and to the point, pretty easy. He's always willing to help his students. I would def recommend him.

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MATH142
May 4, 2010

I took him for both 142 and 141. He is a really nice guy and I've never seen anyone who loves to teach this much! He's really laid back, just do the homework and go to class!

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MATHSTAT
Nov 4, 2010

umm hes okay. if you ask questions in class he will not answer them correctly even though you ask them 5 times. his tests are wierd and he only gives 3 so you have to do good on all of them. overall i hate going to this class because it is so boring and i do not learn much

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MATH141
Nov 5, 2010

great guy...really funny loves teaching. makes class enjoyable. i learned a lot too

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MATH110
Dec 26, 2010

He's not bad. I feel bad because he's a nice guy, but he's really boring. At first he's funny, but then it's all the same jokes. Plus, everything he taught, I had already learned in highschool, so it was a big waste of time. It's also hard to concentrate because he takes so long to do one problem.

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CALCII
Mar 3, 2011

Great guy, goes out of his way to help students. I wish there were more professors like him. Highly recommend.

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CALC1
Oct 16, 2011

Take him! Teaches new concept & goes over even HW #s for that topic. Assigns odd #s for HW (not graded) which is good bc u can check work in back of book. Goes over HW odd #s each class. Reviews for exams, and exam questions always same setup as odd HW #s, so benefits you to do them. Attendance not mandatory, but attending only helps you do better!

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MATH141
Nov 17, 2011

The best professor I've had. He's the funniest dude ever and explains everything and goes over everything. He's the man.

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MATH110
Jan 24, 2013

He's a nice guy, and he knows his stuff, but he's not very good at answering questions. He'll usually attempt to answer it, but he never seems to fully comprehend what it is anyone is asking. If you're not great at math, I wouldn't recommend him.

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MATH110
Apr 11, 2013

He is a really nice and funny man. I just felt like he did not explain things easily and sometimes I would feel lost. Overall, I really liked him as a person but not as a professor.

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MATH144
Apr 8, 2014

I took Applied Business Calculus (Math144) with him over the summer 1 session. Since it is shortened, he has to remove certain material usually covered. He will stop and go over something if you don't understand. Use tutoring resources. Not a terribly hard class. I'm a MGMT major, not Math, and I did well.

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