John Avioli - Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Professor: John Avioli

Department: Mathematics

College: Christopher Newport University, Newport News, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Avioli was the BEST prof I had at Christopher Newport. His classes were both enjoyable and interesting. I was never board in his classes. And I'll never forget after going over a problem that almost circled the room he would say; "great problem for a test."

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His handwriting is not the best, but he always made himself available to clear up any questions. For those that say he is too hard... it's a math class, and it is college. If you are not devolped enough (cognitively) to take his courses, that is one thing, but there is no reason people should fail his classes. SACK UP!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• 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:

Thank God this man has retired now. He was absolutely impossible, couldn't write legibly, and was useless during office hours. I was pleasantly surprised to see that D- when grades came out.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH320
• 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:

Great Professor, Great man, all around great!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CALC135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took business calc last semester with him, i failed the first test and ended up failing the entire class. I went to class everyday, did all the hw assignments, had a tutor, and went to him during office hours. nothing could help me pass that class. avoid if possible.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You can't read his handwriting and he goes extremely fast. That said, he is always ready to go over homework, extremely helpful during office hours, and extremely friendly. There are only 4 tests and the final, so grading is tough, but do the homework and talk to him when you're having trouble and you should be fine.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He says "okay" every third word and is very unclear. This class is required for my major and I am surely going to fail since it is impossible to read his handwriting I don't understand his examples.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's super funny.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He always walked in with a smile on his face and ready to go over the homework. If you go to class and do the homework, you're gonna be fine. If you miss a class...you're probably gonna be lost. Also, if he notices that you try...chances are he will boost your grade in the end! I'm taking him again for 140 :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• 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:

Awful awful awful! Don't take if you can help it. Didn't learn a thing. Failed the first test, eneded up withdraing from the class. Took it again with another professor and passed no problem.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really nice man, very kind. The class does move 100 mph. i couldn't keep up and dropped the class. the grading was kind of hard, only 4 tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• 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:

I worked as hard as I could in that class, only to find out that the final exam was basically a "You failed" exam. I spent hundreds of dollars of tutoring, studied 14 hours a week, and got me a paid notetaker because the University couldn't find one. The professor could not give me accommodations. He kept talking too fast, and was rude to me inclas

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Do the homework go to class and it is an easy A if you have half a brain. He knows his stuff and will answer any questions. He explains everything in class and is a great teacher. He mispronounces words which is really funny. Take his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• 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:

I worked harder in that class than any other one. My test grades went from 65 to a 99 on the last one. I swore I got an A on the exam but he curved it to the classes average which, for anyone shooting for an A in the class, just plain sucks.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• 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:

Worked my butt off for 8 weeks only to inevitably have to drop the class. If you are not already an expert at calculus, you will drop the class, TRUST ME. 70% of the people in the class were taking it for their second time. His tests are ridiculously hard, poor teaching skills/poor speaking clarity. Do not take him, you will end up retaking it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

NO NEED TO STUDY!!! I never even went to class and got an A just by winging it. Ask him to do a backflip after class, he used to be a gymnast. He's also a cutie :) GREAT PROFESSOR!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest professor at CNU! I got a 100 on all of his tests. He also tells really funny jokes during class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Avioli is a genius, but he lacks the skills to be a great teacher in the classroom. His handwriting is illegible, which hinders the student's ability to learn; he speaks without drawing breath; and his tests are extremely hard, although he hands it out saying that its "easy." Unless you like a challenge, don't take his class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• 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:

Be prepared to understand evrything off of the bat, because he moves 100 miles per hour and won't slow down for people. The only grades you'll have are from the tests, which is really annoying, because if you get a bad grade on it, you're toast. It's really difficult to keep up with him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

once said the word ok 176 times in a period of about an hour.. nice guy but not that useful