Joseph Yu - University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC

Professor: Joseph Yu

Department: Mathematics

College: University of the Fraser Valley, Abbotsford, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is good to take with if you're an expert mathematician who gets really hard from solving tough math equations. Avoid at all costs otherwise as his class will be a living nightmare. He constantly nags and bickers to the students who don't do as well as the mathmagicians like an uptight asian father. EVERY LECTURE. Breaks are 25 seconds.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Joseph is an alright professor, he expects you be quite proficient in the prerequisite knowledge required for the course. He is a little difficult to understand at first, and his writing on the board is very unintelligible. If you take his class: Sit up front, ask questions whenever you are confused, and do a practice problems everyday.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best math teacher ever ^^

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is very responsible and gives detailed feedback. His explanation is very easy to understand. Would like to take his class again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH110
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Joseph is an average math teacher. My only issues with him were that his writing is very messy, is difficult to understand with his accent, and often doesn't fully explain what he is doing.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I liked how well organized his class was, we were never in a rush to learn. His system of constantly reviewing old material at the beginning of the class was very helpful. Quizzes were once a week and were marked and reviewed in depth the next class, which also made a big difference. He has a slight accent but his english is fine and I had no issue

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Joseph is a math prof for math students. If you have a solid foundation you won't have any trouble, but if your math skills are rusty prepare for a lot of hard work. He moves fast and is not always the best at communicating concepts clearly. Sit up front, as his whiteboard notes can be hard to read. His tests are tough, but he's a generous marker.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Excellent professor. Moves at a good pace.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• 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:

I found Joseph's approach very practical. Be prepared to go over plenty of examples in class, starting with the basics and evolving into more advanced applications. Joseph is always available by email, and has office hours and Math Centre hours available - use them! If you keep up with homework and proactively ask questions, you'll earn the A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty good prof in general. Make sure you do the web assignments he gives. His tests aren't too crazy hard but he covers the material gone over in class pretty thoroughly, so make sure you know everything before you go into the test. Nothing gives you will surprise you if you'd make sure you understand and do your homework

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think Joseph is a fantastic person but a poor math teacher. He has a very good understanding of the material but definitely does not explain the problems at all. He just does a million examples on the white board and expects you to understand how to do them after an hour and a half lecture. I taught myself the entire class through the textbook.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CALC111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was the best prof ever, nice feedback, easy exam, easy quiz, nice explaination

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Was eager to have Joseph from reading the reviews on here, but was disappointed. Very short temper, encourages you to ask questions but gets angry when you do so. Recommend sitting near front of class so you can actually see what he's writing. Wouldn't take another course with him if I can help it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: CALC111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

BEST FIRST YEAR PROF EVER! SOOO UNDERSTANDING AND AMAZING! I LOVE HIM

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Joseph is a great prof. he teaches a tough course so a lot of the criticisms of him are about his course and not him as a teacher. Joseph is a really nice guy, very patient, and certainly knows what he's doing. he demands respect at all times so if you come to class on time and don't leave in the middle he will be your friend. good prof

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, I found him very clear and he really tried to help his students get a good grade. I never expected to get a high A in Calculus. Show up for class, do the online work, study the quizzes he gives you and the class is a breeze

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is so willing and happy to help. He's explained the same problem to me multiple times because I wasn't getting it. This class is really hard, but that's not his fault. If you don't want to work, don't take calculus. Quizzes and tests are based off homework, so study it and you'll be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want an easy class, don't take calculus. Joseph is a great prof. Patient and helpful. Quizzes every week, but they're based off the homework. His accent is easy to understand, his examples are helpful. Show up to class and work hard, that's all there is to it. Find an older edition textbook online (free). We didn't use the assigned one.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Despite the subject (business calculus) I thought Joseph was a great prof. Weekly tests, but his exams are based on these tests. Some times went a little fast during his lectures but if you asked he would slow down and was happy to explain questions. Overall i would take him again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUS141
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Guidelines: sit in the front cause u can't see what he is writing. He make you feel stupid for asking a question. He never really ends up answering the question. Hard to understand the content because there is no explaination. Be prepared to teach urslef trough math xl but quizzes are direct and midterms are from quizzes and homework