Hongwei Chen - Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Professor: Hongwei Chen

Department: Mathematics

College: Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH355
• 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:

Really adorable

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

It takes about a week to get used to his accent, but it is 100% worth it. Wonderfully kind grader--partial credit all around. Very understanding, and clearly wants you to pass. There is a lot of homework but if you can just do it (even if it's wrong) you still get a TON of credit. He also tries to apply it to the real world, so that's cool.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MA350
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very visual and tries to draw concepts, ideas, and equations to make them more tangible. Comparing what you have learnt from him, his accent is nothing. Never both me. Highly Recommended!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MA240
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very knowledgeable and explains things very well. Because of him, I will add math as my minor. I wish I will have him teach all of my math classes.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Even though I detested PreCalculus in high school, I actually looked forward to every class with Chen. He is a very friendly and gentle man, and explains everything very well. I would absolutely take him again!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is easily the hardest I've taken. I don't even know how much of it I understand after having taken it. If you are at all rusty on your ODEs go review them, they are vital to this course. He'll work with you on them, but you need to have them down cold. Lenient grader, DO THE HOMEWORK.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MA420
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've had him for multiple classes as a math major, he's very knowledgeable, moves at a good pace and is willing to answer any and all questions you might have. He knows his subjects so deep, often shows me the connections with my previous courses. Because of him and this class, I gained much better view of my major.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MA420
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable and helpful professor. This class taught me some fundamental methods of math like Fourier series and separation variables. Enjoyed every class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MA260
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chen is one of the greatest professor I've had. He is the master of the topics and explains everything in great detail. He usually takes time to explain a concept to be sure that everyone knows it. No one should struggle and fail - he is always willing to help, and if you are willing to work.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MA260
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor is great at explaining the concepts --- from the big pictures to details, then reenforced by examples. One of the best math professors at CNU.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MA130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good class. Lots of real-life examples. Always ready for help. I like to chat with him outside classroom too.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I'm not really good at math, so I had a hard time following. My class only had four exams that make up the final grade and homework doesn't count. The class itself isn't bad, the exams are fair (he grades easier), but his exam reviews are extremely helpful. At first its hard to understand him, but I was pretty much teaching myself the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chen is really great at revealing how to get to the equations and concepts you need. He always begins a section by telling you the terms you need, then he does a long series of steps to tell you how to get to an equation and why the equation is what it is before doing examples with it. Many professors do this, but it's very clear with him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MA130
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

His accent is little bit tough at first but you get used to it in a few days. After that, you will find it is really worth with him. He prepared me very well for calculus.4

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MA420
• 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:

He teaches well, he is more than understandable, and checks that everyone is with him CONSTANTLY. He makes pde fun (if that's possible) and explains "why" not just "how."-not typical for math. I learnt a lot in this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MA130
• 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:

If you are a series student and want to learn math, instead of just receiving grade, take his class.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• 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:

Hongwei is a great guy. His accent is tough at first but you get used to it in a few days. His test are straightforward and simplistic. Homework is not mandatory, but very useful. If you can get Brady or Martin, take them, but Hongwei is head and shoulders above the rest. If you put in the work and pay attention in class, you'll have no problem.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Never takes attendance. Difficult to understand. Tests are easy if you do the homework. And erases the board before you can write it all down.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• 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:

By far the best math teacher I've ever had. Makes the class interesting and understandable with lots of examples. If you have the opportunity to take his class I would highly recommend it, especially, you plan to take more math classes.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• 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:

This class prepared me very well for Calculus.