Rich Avery - Dakota State University, Madison, SD

Professor: Rich Avery

Department: Mathematics

College: Dakota State University, Madison, SD

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH413
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for Abstract Algebra. He has some good short videos on practice questions but I wish that he did lecture videos; we had to look through power points and essentially teach ourselves. He is knowledgeable and gives a lot of feedback for homework. There's about an assignment every week and you have to write proofs the whole time FYI.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH121
• 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:

This class is really easy if you do your work.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Avery is a great professor. He understands his students are busy and don't have time to do math every day. The pace of his online course was one assignment every other day. He gives you a schedule you should stay on track with because if you fall off track, then it will be hard to catch up. Provides plenty of help to prepare for exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH341
• 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:

This teacher is amazing. He really understands that people taking online classes need to have flexibility. He gives due dates for assignments a month in advance to help you have time to prepare and is really understanding if something happens that you can't take the test on the days he wants you to.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took MATH 341 online with Avery, so I don't know how he is in class. Though it was online, he always sent emails with updated information and was there to help you and answer any questions! The class was self-paced, but he offered anything and help whenever you needed!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr Avery's classes are fast paced. He rewards hard work. Very helpful with questions outside of class. Can use notes on test. Homework was 30% of the overall grade. Tests were well represented in homework assignments, so if you do homework, you should have at least an idea of what is going on test. Nice guy, as well.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• 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:

had him for math 102 and he was great. Most understanding teacher I've had. He only requires attendance on tests

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH361
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A lot of the grade in this course is determined by how well you do on his assignments, and there are a lot of them to complete, but if you'd rather take geometry then calculus, this is the course to take. Even if your answer is wrong, he will still assign a good amount of partial credit if you show your work and thought process.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy! You don't even need to go to class and can still get an A! Let's you use notes on test. Everything is online and you'll do great on the exams If you write down the pre exam in your notes before the test.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• 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:

I took precalc with Avery. Not sure on the actual section number. But I really enjoyed it. He opens everything for tests/assignments/quizzes on the first day and allows you to work at your own pace. Attendance isn't mandatory and he is always very willing to help with any question. Great guy!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Works very quickly and all assignments, quizzes, and tests are done online and you have unlimited tries on the homework and quizzes. He lets you use notes on the tests, but they are still tough because he teaches from a powerpoint.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• 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:

He is committed to his students and their learning.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH301
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this man cannot come down to students level

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH341
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Was a fun teach easy class but he made it more difficult then needed.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH411
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Eh I got an A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• 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:

easy... lets you use notes on tests... that means screen clip the practice tests and use those

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He just expects you to know every thing right away. Moves entirely too fast. I'd suggest taking Palmer.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• 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:

I thought Mr. Avery was great. He does move fast but its boring when a teacher covers the same info over and over again. Very clear on what to expect for the test. Passed with an A and if you try you can still get a C even if you suck. Great teacher! Looking forward to having him again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Moves way to fast forgets to cover some material because of speed at which he goes. Assumes that students still remember what we learned in highschool or junior high.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Moves extremely fast. Writes in one hand, erases in the other. As long as you try you can pass with a C. Knows his material though.