J. Beckman - College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island), Staten Island, NY

Professor: J. Beckman

Department: Mathematics

College: College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island), Staten Island, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH217
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't explain things clearly at all. There are students in the class that do not speak up and allow him to be so disrespectful and arrogant to his students. The class we had was to help us learn how to teach for elementary students. The way he taught was using tricks and degrading his students. Unprofessional. Not clear on what he wants at all.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: SLS217
• 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:

very helpful and clear in his instruction.. if you have trouble in math DO THE HW!!! it is very helpful. I missed a few classes but since i did so good on the exams (usually 100's) he didn't really count my attendance negativity. Curves exam grades. Answers any questions you have. overall great professor. And funny too, often goes off on stories.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MTH217
• 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:

Forced to take this as a grad ed student. He is stubborn, but a damn good professor. ASK if you have any questions, and he will break anything down to its simplest form for you! He's helpful, funny and an absolutely excellent professor. This is a great math refresher course for teachers!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Funny and knows how to keep class interesting. He's helpful and knows the subject very well. He's fast, so pay attention and keep up. Homework can be helpful for those who need it.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was funny and kept you paying attention. He's a little loud but if you had any questions he answered them with no problem. Great professor!!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: SLS217
• 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:

i think he is an awesome professor, the class just sucks..very smart and knows material very well--always willing to help..would take him again in a heartbeat

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: SLS217
• 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:

I took Beckmsn twice because of how well he taught. He knows the subject well. at first i was alittle intimidated by the class. i was never good in math ever! but once i took his class im not afraid to take any math class. all you have to do is pay attention to him. i think he is a great guy and if you have the ability to pay attention,take him!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: SLS217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

smart professor, can be intimidating, but also explains very clearly. Tests are confusing, but overall not that bad. DONT MISS CLASS cause he covers a lot of material, so that will cost you a lot on the test. # tests and a final. Questions worth a lot of points.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: SLS217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

do not take this class! drop it ASAP! it's not worth it! he's such a nasty rude person!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SLS217
• 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:

This is not a cource for someone who dosen't catch on quickly. moves at a fast pace, and is very discouraging when you ask questions, down right rude. If he asks you to do a problem and its wrong you will know it and he will embarass you. High anxiety cource,Do not recommend pushed me a semester back :(

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Take his class if you REMEMBER what you learned in High School about probability and statistics,inductive and deductive reasoning, sequences, geometry, linear programming, graph theory, and mathematics for computer science if not then you WILL BE LOST after the first few days! HE MOVES EXTREMELY FAST! so u better know ur stuff or be a FAST LEARNER.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: SLS217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

prof Beckman is a smart, impatient at times professor, although overall pretty easy despite his bad rep. I didnt like him at first but then realized that he was fair, easy and helpful, and barely used the book at all, which i thankfullly didnt waste $100. Am averaging an A with minimal effort. Just dont miss classes.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

best teacher in the world doesnt use the textbook at all so dont buy it only for hw but if u know ur stuff u wont have to do the hw hes not strict only with phones but u can text in his class just cant call he hates when ppl talk over him but other than that he is very leniant pass all his test and ull be good

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MTH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very clear and very easy if you pay attention and have a brain you can pass with at least a B.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

very clear. Knows his stuff. Goes over and over examples before tests. Tells you what to expect in the tests. great prof. I will take him again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

honestly not everyone will be fond of his personality....but he's not a bad guy, and for teaching math..he explains it, and repeats the material pretty clear.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SLS217
• 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:

was clear and will explain anything, as long as u do your part and keep up with class work,brings many examples and is clear about what to expect on tests.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he treats his students like elementary school children who dont comprehend or aknowlege anything...very disrespectful to students...his tests need thorough studying for days and make sure u have all the things he asked for or else he'll yell at you and be a total jerk

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SLS218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he was the worst professor i have ever had. his tests are so hard, he teaches so fast, and does about 2 lessons in one day. i also didnt like how he spoke to us like we were idiot.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: SLS218
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

professor beckman was a great teacher. He explains everything and makes you understand it on a new level. His tests are a little difficult but straight from the text book and class work. Definately take him if you can!