Jim Adams - Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Professor: Jim Adams

Department: Mathematics

College: Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH120A
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Jim Adams is absolutely the WORST professor at SVSU. In my class, out of 23 people only 2 were passing. He refused to curve grades because its our fault for not learning the material presented. He stands in front of the board while lecturing so you cannot take notes and then he hurries and erases it so there is no point in going to lecture.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 120A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful. The worst professor that I have ever had. Doesn't teach and just expects you to learn the material. Makes frequent mistakes in examples. Gives no feedback on exams. The entire course was based on four exams. I wouldn't recommend Jim Adams to my worst enemy.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH120A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a very smart guy but is absolutely horrible at teaching. The only way I would recommend him is if you are good at teaching yourself. he does not thoroughly explain the material and skips steps. half of our class dropped out.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor ever. He seems to know the material but cannot teach it. I needed this class for credit but I had to drop it after the first test when I had a 41%- the class average was 48% He said he wouldn't curve it because it was our fault for not learning the material. He is very unprofessional as well with his clothing and attitude.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Adams is said to be a terrible teacher but everyone who is saying that obviously did not want to put the work in for the course. Like every math course you have to do the work and put in some effort. He is willing to help and is by far one of the best math professors at SVSU. I would definitely sign up for another one of his classes!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• 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:

Very hard to understand to unorganized.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH120A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the best lecture-giver. Competent at the course, though, and helpful if you ask questions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• 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:

if you show up and ask questions he definitely helps you. i think he is one of the best math educators i've ever had. a little effort goes a long way in his classes.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH120B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test were very hard. I did the homework in the book,but still did bad on his exams. there are 11 quizzes, he drops the lowest score. There are 3 tests worth 100 points each. Then the final exam was 150 points. Avoid this Teacher

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MTH132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

so confusing, explains too much

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH120A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is rough around the edges but if you are decent at math he shouldn't be a problem. I took my first math class with him at SV and recieved a 99 percent. You just have to show up and listen. If you ask questions he will answer them, just don't be shy about it. He talks a lot and pretty fast but ask him to reword something if you can. Easy Teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am currently taking Adams for the second semester. I barely had to work at it and never paid attention but still got an A. As long as you do all the quizzes and homework, even though it isnt mandatory you will do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH081
• 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 guy is a joke. he looks like he just rolled out of bed. the first day he came in with a cast on his arm sweatpant shorts and a huge bandaid on his leg. hard to stay focused in class and does not help at all. never explains what he is going to do, just starts writing. he makes me hate math more then i already do. do not take.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH081
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is all over the places with lectures. he speaks to the whiteboard and doesn't engage in the lecture with his students. everyone falls asleep in his class and he doesn't even look at the students when he's talking.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• 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:

Nice guy. However that is the best I thing I can say about him. Expects students to know everything he flies through or does not cover when he makes mistakes almost every day. He told me that "My priority is to get through the material so I can't focus on the details". Only at SVSU, probation for years and nothing changes!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

very dull class. went very slow. prof did not help make it interesting. often over explained to the point of annoying

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH120A
• 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:

Adams was the worst professor I have ever had. I busted my butt in this class and to get the grade I got seems almost unfair. His attiude and character are terrible and its almost like he doesnt want to be there in the first place. Please everyone, avoid this guy. He ruined my first semester at college, and I'd hate for him to do the same to you

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• 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:

UGH this guy is SO confusing. He walks into class and starts writing on the board without even explaining what he's doing. His note are extremely confusing. Do not take him or his class if you aren't a math person..he will make you hate math even more.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MTH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is all over the place with his lectures. Half way through the class period he ends up going back to a past example problem saying he forgot to teach us another step to teh problem. Very confusing and not helpful. I agree that he is always angry when he gets to class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Complete slob. All over the place with discussion. Big complainer about the math dept, which is on probation by the state, and to the authors of the textbook. Comes to class mad about something from the night before and takes it out on his students with a bad attitude. Still I passed the class with an A-, but the man just isn't that nice.