Walter Dorman - Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Professor: Walter Dorman

Department: Mathematics

College: Texas State University, San Marcos, TX

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH1315
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Incredible teacher and very caring about your success. I would not recommend for design majors to take his large class, simply because the homework was a LOT. He is helpful and overall great, but the homework was a lot more than I expected and I often had to do it 30 min before class because I had a CAD project due or a concept presentation etc...

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ALG1310
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

i would definitely recommend Dr. Dorman to anyone. I have always struggled with math but his class was easy to follow. He gives many extra credit opportunities just for coming to class. If you go to class, do the homework and put in effort you'll pass no doubt. highly recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1315
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Dorman is the best math teacher that I have ever had. He is so cool and nice. He is really great at teaching the material slowly and specifically so that you can understand it. He gives a lot of time to do well on homework and gives good test reviews. Also he gives a few extra credit opportunities which is really good.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1315
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have had trouble with math in the past, you should totally take Dorman. He makes learning fun with jokes and his lectures are pretty chill, nothing heavy. Exams are okay, only about 20 questions. DOES give extra credit for each exam by taking attendance randomly before that test. He is such a cool guy and was a great professor to have!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ALG1310
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great personality who gives like 10-15 point of extra credit throughout the year. Tests exactly like the old test review, and homeworks have examples, so easy to ace hw. He also lets you use calculator throughout tests, which some professors dont.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1315MATH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He tends to go fast in lectures and sometimes it easy to get confused but as long as you are showing up regularly and completing assignment to the best of your ability you should be fine. He is goofy and nice. He also gives random extra credit points on test for people who show up on certain days so make sure to show up to class!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH2328
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I did it to myself for taking Stats as an 8am, but Dorman was a great professor for the times I did attend. I feel as if I went to more lectures I would've got a higher grade, but his teaching style was easy to understand. His test were only 25 questions so very little room for mistakes but does offer extra credit the day after the exam.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1315
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher! I'm terrible at math, but Dorman made algebra interesting. I sat at the front of the room, and that definitely made it easier to pay attention (there were literally 400 students in that class). As long as you do the homework, and show up to class, you'll make an A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1315
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Attendance isn't mandatory, but extra points are given every time you attend class towards your final exam. There is a lot of homework, online, and you can pass if you go to class and complete the lecture handouts. I went to class occasionally, and if I went more I would've passed with a higher grade. He provides detailed lectures too.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH2328
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Dorman is an excellent professor that really knows what he's teaching and what he's talking about. He is a very fair teacher in what he puts on the tests and what he expects you to know. You to bring printable notes, you write as he writes, and he lectures at the same time. Every test is 20 multiple choice questions. Great class! TAKE HIM!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 1315MATH
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the best professors I've had. He's super passionate about what he's teaching, and he really cares about the students knowing the material. You can possible not show up for class, do the homework and still do well on tests, but it's not easy unless you're good at math. If not, definitely go to class.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH1315
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE PROFESSOR DORMAN!!! he is the best. He made college algebra really interesting and the tests were exactly like the reviews so they were really easy to ace. Don't take him for granted, I wish everyone was like him!!! great sense of humor too.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH2328
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Gives you all the information you need to do well on the tests and does a pretty good job at explaining how to work problems. He is willing to take the time to give extra assistance if needed during and after class. 3 tests and a non cumulative final, he will randomly adds 5 extra credit points to tests for showing up to class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1315MATH
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

one of the best math teachers I've had. If you do the homework, go to the lectures (or at least understand the hw), and do the reviews for the exams (same questions just different numbers), you should be be successful in his class. if you go to class DO NOT walk out early. He will call you out because he finds that disrespectful, which it is.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ALG1315
• 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 literally the best and makes this class so easy. all you have to do for hw is follow the examples it's super easy but a lot and then for test make sure you do the review and understand every question and you'll get a 100 on the test because they're the same set up with different numbers. Definitely the best math teacher I could have asked for

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH1310
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

never went to lecture and am still making an A in the class. all you have to do is study the review which is identical to the test but with different numbers and youre golden. lots of hw but its unlimited tries and attendance is extra credit. overall good professor

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH1315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He gives past tests as review for the test, it's great. They're 20 questions and exactly like the exam just different numbers. I just do them until I know how to do every problem and I get A's on every exam. I am BAD at math, this is my 2nd time taking the course b/c I was getting 40's on tests. Attendance isn't mandatory BUT it's extra credit!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH1315
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Math is not my strongest subject but he is so good at teaching material! My class had 400 people and he was able to teach well and answer everyones question. Got to class, print out the notes before, do the homework and youll be fine. His test reviews help a lot, review questions are fairly similar to the exam. Hes straightforward but funny!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1315
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

My class had 300+ students so at first I was concerned about how he could teach to this many people, I figured id be struggling but somehow he manages to teach all of us while also answering our questions, he manages the class very well he covers the material kinda slow but better than too fast! really good professor, unlimited homework attempts!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH2328
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He made statistics easy to understand. He shows you how to do everything by hand and then shows the calculator program. If you know how to use the calculator program, you'll know how to do the exam. Study your class notes and HW problems and memorize the calculator programs and exams are a breeze!