Edward Haltrecht - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Edward Haltrecht

Department: Psychology

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STATS2022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There no mindtap in this course with him which make it difficult to pass the course. I had to drop out because it only based off two test which isnt good. If your not good at math don't take it with him that all i have to say!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 2021STAT
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing professor and he is caring.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4170
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very clear and concise, works with students to ensure success. There was a 3.5 month long strike that interrupted students' ability to graduate and he was so accommodating for final year students needing to complete his class versus other professors.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSYC4170
• 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:

Ed is the best prof I've ever had. He genuinely cares about the success of his students- VERY rare at YorkU. He is kind and approachable. Only thing to worry about is your TA. They mark all of your assignments- some TAs are brutal, others are easy going. But you won't regret taking a class with him!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2022
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

SO glad i took stats with him, he makes the material so easy to understand and he's open to any questions you have. The midterm was 50% and final was 50% both were very easy to get an A/A+ if you went to the lecture and did ALL of the practise questions of the book

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH2022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I never would of thought I would ever be writing a review on a professor but prof haltrecht is definitely worth it! I had him in the summer for stats 1 and made sure to have him again for stats 2. He explains concepts very well and in the easiest way! Just make sure you go to class because he is all verbal and writes on the chalkboard. Easy A !!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: 2022PSYC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Go 50s in math throughout highschool. Took statistical methods I and II with professor Haltretch and got As. Excellent textbook and an even better teacher who made me fall in love with stats! Very funny too and has always helped me after class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2022
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you hate stats, no worries this prof will really dumb it down for you in a silly way. the first half of this lectures are boring af as he explains the concepts, but after that he moves in a very logical manner, walks you through problems step by step. Can answer all your questions thoroughly. Sometimes hes little mean, but its a joking way!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 2021STAT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Haltrecht explains concepts well but too fast, doesn't use slides, therefore the book is a must. No tutorials or prep for the tests. The TAs are only available by appointment, not in class. He is sarcastic which is funny, yet intimidating, as he puts you on the spot when you ask questions. Speak loud and clear because he is hard of hearing.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2022
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes great

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 2021STAT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ed is a really good prof. He explains things into so much detail that you understand the concept. However, the only thing I disliked about him was the fact that he does not have any slides to show the class and mainly explains concepts just by verbally speaking while occasionally writing on the board. The tests consists of MC and short answers.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor will make you love stats! If this is a mandatory class for you I 10/10 recommend Ed! He is funny and makes the equations easy to understand. Do the practice questions at the end of each chapter in the textbook, it'll really help you do well on the exam. Best prof I've had at York so far.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2021
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof really helpful answered all questions really good at simplifying and explaining tough concepts

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2022
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Haltrecht is a great prof! He makes stats easy to understand, demonstrating his own tips and short cuts. You can tell he enjoys the subject and only wants the best for his students. I do however find the multiple choice on the exams to be a little difficult as they are wordy, and make you think a lot. But otherwise, I would definitely recommend!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 2021STAT
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ed makes sure the whole class understood before moving on to the next chapter. Did not follow the text word for word in fact he makes it easier to understand-he actually teaches. One of the TA's-throws out tests/misplaces (rewriting or failing is an option) it seems like she doesn't like you, keep away from the weird one, looks nothing like him

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 2021STAT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ed clearly explained formulas and made sure the whole class understood before moving on to the next chapter. Used everyday examples and made stats fun! Did not follow the text word for word but if you attend every class and complete every practice problem in each chapter you will do really well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH4170
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hal made this class so easy! Work hard and you'll get an A+ like me :)

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 2021STAT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof, he can translate stats so that even the people who just aren't good at math can understand. Easy to understand his lectures, he's very helpful, hilarious, and kind. One of the best professors at york, even though I didn't do OUTSTANDING in his class, I passed but I can say he's a great professor!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC2021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ed is a great prof and he's hilarious! I was nervous about taking stats because math has never been easy for me, but Ed made it so interesting and easy to understand. I kind of wish I took the first half with him too (probably would have done better). There are two exams both worth 50%, but he breaks it up so that the first one is not super heavy.