Gordon Shumard - Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Professor: Gordon Shumard

Department: Mathematics

College: Kennesaw State University, Kennesaw, GA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Goes off topic, not too much practice in class. We will go over a problem maybe once or twice and were expected to know it for the test a month later. A lot of homework that is due at the end of the semester.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH1101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor and knows his stuff. He means well and wants to help you learn. Not strict on attendance, it is your choice whether or not you want to attend class. Obviously attending class will help you practice and spend time with the material. If you don't understand, ask. He will go over it again. Take him. Learn. You can earn an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Spent way too much time talking about millennials being lazy and just was off topic in general. He's been using the same multiple choice tests for 15years, the first test he gives has had an average in the 60s. He expects students to fail the first test. Even with incredible outside help this class was a pain, I withdrew.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1101
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is terrible, would not recommend. Lectures are very unclear.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

First off, he does not care about attendance at all, which is great. He tends to rant but they are usually entertaining. Teaches in a hands on type of manner. His status as part time professor hinders outside help, be he tries his darnest as he wants you to pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are very confusing. He makes an easy algebra class especially hard. He also doesn't respect the student. Many days he would ramble on about subjects that did not pertain to math or he would treat the class as if they were stupid. He is not helpful when you have a question. Would not recommend.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you can get past his ranting and stories, it's a pretty normal class. Covers what you need to know for the tests (short, multiple choice). If you can do the problems on the homework (which is all due at the end of the year) you won't have an issue with the test. If it's not difficult to you, the class is a breeze. He'll help but not a lot.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

one of the worst teachers I've ever had. out of 30 people in class 5 would show up because all he would do in class is rant and do 2 problems and be done. you'd be better off teaching outsold than going to class. constantly tells students how awful we are. horrible teacher.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible teacher. constantly used class time to rant about how stupid and lazy we were as a generation. only does one example per section and often gets distracted with his rabbit trails. DO NOT TAKE HIM if you cant teach yourself.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Constantly berated us about how we're all worthless and lazy, often taking up large chunks of class time to rant. Lessons were subpar. I suggest looking for other sources to learn from to compensate. He loves math, but he doesn't care about teaching lower-level math. If you're decent in math, you'll be ok. If not, try another professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH2240
• 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:

Survey of calculus wasn't as bad as I thought it would be with him. He does give homework in the beginning of the semester. Bonus quizzes over short video clips, attendance not mandatory but will help your grade. There is a sign in sheet every class. Study the study guides for each test and you will do great on the exams!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He seems uninterested in teaching, and you don't learn a lot from him. The homework that are due on a certain day are usually from the materials that he hasn't covered yet.Test and finals are easy . I believe making a good grade in his class is not hard. However remember that you don't learn a lot which causes you problem in higher math classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is just dreadful. He yells instead of speaking or teaching for that matter, breaks chalk everytime he uses it, goes off about some random ass thing every class. Your better off just staying home and reading the textbook and teaching yourself.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH1113
• 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:

If you enjoy being belittled by anyone (esp. a professor), this is the right class for you! ;) He's loud and obnoxious! BEWARE: If you have the nerve to ask him questions, be ready to be ridiculed in front of your classmates. :)

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH1113
• 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:

Don't even bother going to class if you get stuck with him because you'll learn more teaching yourself in half the time he does. He yells at the class about testing out of pre-reqs every class period and he obviously thinks every student is stupid because he will always answer students questions with absurd and rude comments.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH008
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Do not get put in his class. You'll fail.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• 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:

Honestly not as bad as other people are saying he is. He might go off on a tangent ever once in a while about something unrelated to math, but it doesn't hinder learning. Easy work, multiple choice tests, not bad overall.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He gets chalk all over himself, he has little knowledge of the subject, but his class was great. If you already understand the subject, or can easily teach yourself take him! Attendance does not count at all, only one homework assignment per week (not every week). All tests completely multiple choice. His personal stories are great!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ok. If you do get stuck taking him, dont sit in the front row, because his normal talking voice is shouting. He really can't teach so I suggest taking advantage of the ATTIC tutoring program the school provides. There really are not many other good options for math teachers at SPSU as of Fall 2011, but if you can, avoid taking Shumard. Hes a joke.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• 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:

Students dislike this professor for the wrong reasons. Yes, he's a little harsh, but very logical and to the point and he knows what he's doing. As long as you do the homework, attend class (good att. gets 10 bonus points) and pay attention, you will do fine especially if you're familiar with algebra. And ALL the tests are multiple choice.