Daniel Alexander - Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Professor: Daniel Alexander

Department: Mathematics

College: Drake University, Des Moines, IA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FYS029
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The toughest FYS at the university. It will prepare you for upper-level courses rather than introducing you to college coursework. Reading and writings assigned for every class. However, there are no tests. Discussions are tedious and sometimes boring.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH70
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Alexander is a very intelligent professor; however, his boards are often disorganized and difficult to read and homework assignments written by him are a bit vague and confusing. Otherwise, he's very helpful and an overall great guy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAT070
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Alexander is very intelligent; however, it is tough to follow his work often times due to a disorganized board.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH072
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Upbeat and pretty fun. His grading scale is confusing but works in the students favor. Homework is never turned in but you need to do the homework to keep up, at least some of it. Not an easy A but doable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH054
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Finished first class with Professor Alexander. He was extremely helpful, and his lessons were always clear. Excellent experience!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH157
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Alexander is really passionate about what he teaches. It shows in his excitement in class. Quick to grade and return papers and is always helpful. Only downside is that he occasionally gets confused over what he is teaching and makes little mistakes frequently.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Very understanding and helpful. I'm thinking about a math major thanks to him.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I've ever had. Really helpful and very good at explaining if needed. Interesting way of grading makes it easy to get a B, hard to get an A. Quirky clothing! If you go to class and actively participate, there is not need to do any practice problems.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH70
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Easy to understand and very helpful. Although the grading method can be a little confusing. I recommend him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH080
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very understanding, if you put forth the effort, he will recognize it at the end of the semester by rounding up. The grading system is confusing, but works out in the end. Sometimes he does the work to get the wrong answer, but doesnt tell the class until he finishes the problem which can be a little confusing. Very good teacher overall.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Difficult to understand, sometimes confuses himself. But really hard to not pass. If you have a low grade, don't worry, just get an A on the last 2 exams and you get an A in the course.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Class can be a bit hard to follow, but Alexander is really helpful in office hours. Tests are hard, but homework makes up for it a lot.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH70
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Alexander is great. He really cares that you understand what he is teaching and he passionate about the subject. He is very approachable for help and his grading method is generous. I would strongly recommend if you have to take a calculus course you take him, he was great.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH70
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, easy (but confusing) grading scale. Homework not mandatory but helpful. Tests were hard, but the curve was easy. Sometimes went into too much detail on explanations, but would always explain again and again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH70
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

one of the nicest guys you'll meet, will always help, and never gets frustrated if you need him to explain something again. he wants you to do well, and if you at least try a little, you will.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great guy!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH070
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His grading scale is very easy (and his test are not that hard). As long as you know what you are doing you can get an easy A on the test. Because of his easy grading scale, I didn't even have to take the last 2 tests and could still get an A in his glass. He will also help you figure out a Math career, if you are interested. Good prof, great guy!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH70
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

good teacher, cool guy

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1998
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

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