David Bigelow - Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Professor: David Bigelow

Department: Mathematics

College: Vancouver Island University, Nanaimo, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH362
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First of all, Dave is an absolute riot. Without trying, he is hilarious and makes lectures engaging and interesting. He is clearly passionate about what he teaches, and it makes a real difference in lecture. This was a tough course, and I appreciated his help and advice throughout, he really seems to care about his students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The best maths teacher I've had! So funny and kind hearted. Makes learning math a little more fun. Very knowledgable too.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

David is a good prof, whose easy to get along with. It's clear he has a passion for math and teaching, as his lessons are very engaging and entertaining. However he's an incredibly tough grader. I've been told he's the hardest calc prof at VIU. He also didn't follow the text book very often, mostly just uses it for homework purposes only.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

My first and second math classes were taken with Dave and really helped build a good base in math. Great lectures and really tries to engage the class even though it was 8 in the morning. Fair marker, but makes sure that you know the material for tests and not just regurgitating information. Best prof i've ever had.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

David is an awesome prof. He's clearly passionate about his work and he's open to questions. All of his lectures were unique and awesome. He has a good sense of humor as well. However, I found his lectures to be REAAALLLLY LOOONG and sometimes he would go over the expected time. Other than that he's a good guy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very passionate and kept me engaged throughout class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAT131
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best teacher I have ever had. He is always energetic and passionate about what he is teaching. He is willing to help you after class and before exams. All in all best class I've taken and would definitely recommend it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH100MATH101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the greatest profs I ever had. Actually looked forward to my 8am with Dave even if it was at the top of the mountain. He was super funny and so passionate about what he teaches. Do your homework and some practice problems for an easy A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult and hard marker, especially for a 1st year class. Covers A LOT of material and is happy that class had a 75% average.... Engaging, but covers material very quickly. Homework every class. Not useful info for going into teaching at all and it condescending to other disciplines than his own but tries to brush it off as a joke.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lively, good energy, clearly loves what he teaches.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. He is so passionate about math. I hated math until now. I took the same course at TRU and dropped it because the teacher was so bad. I was nervous I would have the same experience. Not at all! I actually have fun doing the homework! If I don't understand something, doing the homework helps clarify!! changed math for me!!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH121
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dave is an extremely gifted teacher and a skilled mathematician. You can tell that he loves his job, and he genuinely cares about his students. He is very approachable, and encourages questions - both in class and after hours. An amazing teacher, and an all around great guy. Highly recommended.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have never seen anyone so excited to teach anything ever! He LOVES math and teaching it, and he wants you to love it to! I always had troubles with math, and therefore didn't like it, but he helped me change that! You definitely need to attend class and do the homework, but that's the same for every math class. I highly recommend his classes!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

DAVE IS HILARIOUS. You would never expect he is the chair of the math dept... He is always so available to talk to students and offers abundant help. He truly is meant to be a teacher. Absolutely loved his class, looking forward to taking classes with him in the future.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH121
• 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:

Awesome Proffessor! Dave made everything so clear and easy to understand. Dave's class offered a challenge for since I was still in grade 12 when I took it, but his enthusiasm and ability to teach made every class insightful and exciting.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• 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:

David was amazing. I hated math going into his class and was prepared to settle for a c+. He was so passionate about what he was teaching and was so good at explaining that I got an A-

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH
• 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:

Dave will make you LOVE math. Even at 830, his lectures will capture your attention and send you off to have a great day. He does not spoon feed his students whatsoever. Sometimes there is no way to expect what will be on a midterm...which can be frustrating. An A+ student can easily fail one of his tests.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is very easy to get along with; his marking is very hard. He liked to jump around and not follow or even use the textbook.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dave is a great guy and teaches the material in a unique way.But he is no longer the easy professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dave was a hilarious guy - you couldn't help but love his lectures. However, his tests were quite difficult and the final exam left me feeling confused as to why I was unprepared. In any of his courses, the math help center and text will become your best friend.