Attila Mate - Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

Professor: Attila Mate

Department: Mathematics

College: Brooklyn College, Brooklyn, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH1311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Quite literally the worst professor I've ever had. There is very little learning accomplished in this class as his tests are all about memorizing long-winded and wordy explanations, rather than understanding concepts. He goes off topic quite often to talk about things that are not relevant. You're better off self-teaching.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I had taken him twice. Compared to some of the professors in Brooklyn College, I would take him again. He doesnt teach well in class but is very knowledgeable. The sample exams he gives mostly match up with the actual exam. So practice the sample exam and the class before he goes over what is exactly on the exam.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH2201
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

By far the absolute worst classroom experience I have had in my entire life. Debatable whether he actually even knows what he is lecturing about. His tests test your ability to memorize practice exams and thats it. If you actually need to learn the material, avoid or you will pay for it down the road. Self teach... Absolute travesty.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH2101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Had him for LinAlg, he focuses way too much on the proofs in this course even though most of us haven't taken the 2001 class. It's pretty hard to hear him he pretty much mumbles at the board so going to class is a total waste of time. But he takes attendance and docks points off your average if you don't show up and just learn from the book.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CALC1021
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Horrible professor. Basically only uses the final to grade you for the entrie class. It doesn't matter how you do on the other 3 tests because the final is all that matters. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH4701
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you're just looking for an easy PASSING grade he's the best professor, BUT if you really want to learn the course material for the future, DON'T TAKE HIM, you won't learn anything. His exams are very similar to if not exactly from his textbook and sample tests. He's a very lenient grader in exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He is absolutely the worst teacher at Brooklyn College. DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. Seriously I am a pretty average student but he teaches nothing.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH2001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

WON'T learn anything in his class and therefore you are unable to have a good grade from him. He gives sample exams for every test. However, those sample exams are 20% similar to the real exams. there is NO sample exam or any review stuff for the FINAL EXAM!! Avoid him if you can!!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH2001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

The worst professor ever! He is sometimes clear about his materials but sometimes not! He may understand his own stuff, but he is not a good professor who can teach students. He gives homework assignments every single class and asks if you have any question about the HW. Yet, he WON'T explain any HW question if you really asked him. Basically, you

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1201
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I would not suggest you take calc with this professor. He is clearly good at Math, but you'll definitely find yourself sitting in class understanding NOTHING. If you want a good grade, you'll have to find ways to teach yourself the content. On the bright side, he is nice when grading tests.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH1201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The man knows his math. Unfortunately, he's not very good at teaching, or conveying his knowledge to students. Frequently makes careless mistakes on the board, isn't very clear on the rare occasions he chooses to explain something in more than a cursory way, and grades nothing but tests. You need to go to tutoring or teach yourself a lot.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH2201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Just teach the material to yourself. Study his practice exams, for you'll benefit from learning and excelling on his curved exams. Sit through the lectures, express interest, and then go teach the chapter to yourself and confirm you understand by solving the questions he assigns in class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 4701
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I'd recommend him. The material is really fun and real world useful. You don't need to buy any books. His book is enough. Its pretty good. I've check with graduated students at Columbia and Ruetgers for 2nd opinions. You need to know his sample exams inside out. There are youtube research you will have to do. He covers a lot of material.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH2201
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

he can't teach. he writes on the board and talks, but it's pretty much him talking to himself. he makes mistakes when he writes stuff on the board, but he won't be an ass if you call him out on it. his tests are straightforward, if you do the homework, you can do okay on the tests. he takes no breaks in the lecture and goes very fast for a topic.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH1311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

As said, if you study what he posts online, you will do fine on the exams. It may be overwhelming but that's the best option since he does not necessarily answer your questions or concerns. He is a nice professor but lacks professional teaching skills. His clarity is low. He has a broad range of mathematical knowledge though.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH2001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Loves what he does but has trouble explaining. You have to do all the study and explaining yourself. Google and the textbook are your only hope. A great teacher in grading but terrible when it comes to asking questions,him explaining anything you will not understand.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a genius. Wicked and eccentric sense of humor. One step removed from the legendary Paul Erdos. If you're smart and diligent, his uncompromising manner will challenge you. If you are not mathematically cultured, you will be completely in the dark. I benefited. Most won't. So what. It takes all types to make a world. "Whatever."

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ADCAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

You will only learn what you teach yourself. If you are stuck with him, do what everyone else does, just bring your notes to the test. he doesn't care.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CALC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mate is completely unprepared for class so he makes tons of mistakes which is so confusing. He doesn't want to be there. He obviously hates his job and despises students. He can't really talk normally with people, he has this weird way of shouting and bullying us, so this must be the only job he can get. He insults you if you ask a question.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH1201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This professor cannot teach at all. He has no clue what he is teaching and can't even do math. It is sad considering students in the class who have never taken calculus can correct him. He dislikes taking questions and doesn't curve the final.