Vladimir Scheffer - Rutgers - State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

Professor: Vladimir Scheffer

Department: Mathematics

College: Rutgers - State University of New Jersey, New Brunswick, NJ

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

You have to try to fully understand the Webassign homework and do additional practice problems to do well in 152. Scheffer is a kind professor who loves answering questions and goes slowly and carefully though problems. He speaks a little quietly and sometimes goes off on tangents about math history , but his exams are straightforward. He's good!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His tests are straightforward and not too difficult as long as you study the course material. There are no curveballs thrown. Make sure to do hw and workshops because they are a huge help to your final grade! Overall, he is a good professor and is very helpful!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CALC151
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's really nice and pretty clear on what he's teaching. Doing the homework and workshops really help your grade. And although his lectures are long, going to them does help since his exams can have problems from the examples done in class and overall his notes are really helpful for the exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CALC151
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He was my freshmen year calc I professor. His classes are very easy, you just gotta put some effort into it. Although, lectures are very boring and often will make you fall sleep, because of his voice tone, its a really easy going class. Attendance does not really matter, unless you want to learn something . Definitely take him again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's There For You!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CALC151152
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Superb Professor. Take him if you want an A in Calc 151 or 152. You won't get bored in class and will hear a lot of history of math. Excellent professor. I hope I could have it for further more math classes at Rutgers. He is extremly knowledgeable...

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I've never taken a calculus class in my life and had to take engineering calculus but I didn't struggle nearly as much as I could have. Scheffer can be boring and move at a quicker pace but he proves everything and makes everything clear. Also examples in class can be more advanced than homework and exams so they come easier to you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CALC151
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Compared to other Calc professors, Scheffer is very straight to the point and he makes a lot of sense. And as far as his tests go, if you do the homework and study the notes, you'll honestly be fine. He's kinda boring, but going to lecture is worth it. Plus, he occasionally makes one of his "algebra is the way of life" jokes to add entertainment.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CAL151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is really nice! He is helpful and he explains questions in a very clear and understandable way. Just attend his class and do his homework, and then it will be easy to get an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: LINALGEBRA
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Average teacher. just go to class and you will do well. Easy class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CALC151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Relatively good professor. His lectures are boring but he's a nice guy to ask questions. Exams were actually not that hard. If you take review the problems and examples you will do well on the exams. He curves according to the department, but it was a generous curve.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• 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:

Fantastic professor. He taught the material very well and his exams were straight-forward. Make sure you attend his lectures and do the homework. Lectures are a bit boring, but they are extremely helpful.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CALC152
• 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:

I will say "THE BEST", but go to class, take notes and do homework. If not, don't complain, you are screwed because it is CALCULUS II guys!everything can come up out of the blue.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• 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 think that professor Scheffer may be one of the best teachers I've ever had for any subject. He explains things with the utmost clarity and most importantly he shows all steps in problems. I hate it when professors skip crucial steps and expect you to know what they did. Wish that he taught some engineering courses he would be great.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• 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:

Scheffer is a nice guy and a generous grader. Unfortunately, the classroom environment is very dull. I found myself doing better in the course once I stopped going to class (probably after 3 weeks). If you can self teach and do not wish to rely on the professor, take him. He follows the textbook. I self-taught and received an A in the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Scheffer won't give you the most elaborate notes. Maybe a few times he will give you something that will be extremely useful on the exams. I HIGHLY suggest going to every class, using YouTube for extra help and reading the text on your own will help a lot. Learn the concepts and you will do well. Also, I would go to the TA's office hours.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CALC151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mumbles and is difficult to stay awake in class

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Incredibly good teacher! Explains everything with the utmost clarity, which is especially required for a course in proofs like Math Reasoning. If you aren't getting something, you will after you ask Professor Scheffer about it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• 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:

Vlad is THE professor to have for calc 2 152. His notes are so clear, and he's funny. he even adds a little math history to his notes. Loved him. The course isn't that easy, but if you attend every lecture, take notes, do the HW, and study, you can get an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CALII30
• 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:

MATH 152 which is the harder version of calc 2 is a challenge. It requires alot of work to do well and there is quite a bit of work involved through hw and workshops. Scheffer though is great, hes very clear and stops to answer questions. Though the class is humdrum at times, you must go, as his examples he did in class will be on the exam, study!