Walter Tholen - York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Professor: Walter Tholen

Department: Mathematics

College: York University (all campuses), Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH3021
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Simply perfect.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH1025
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

the tests are really easy once u see the solutions but before you see the solutions you'll probably be left there clueless. the exam was nothing like any of the test either. everything had a part a, b, c, d. so if you didn't know how to do part a or b, good luck doing the other parts!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1025
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Alright prof, he had good intentions but at times he was inaudible in class (if you have trouble with accents avoid at all costs) he also rushed through important topics at times. tests were way too long. Although his lectures at times were quite interesting and he involved the students alot for a math course. class was basically failing tho :(

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do the assignments, do numerous examples from the book... Ok now you got this right? Wrong! His tests are completely different from material you studied. Its like they teach you how to change a lightbulb and you work your way up to knowing how to install and wire the ballasts, but come test time they expect you to build an entire house from scratch

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1025
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His class is not as difficult as comments below, so as his test. The only point is to really understand the course. He actually explains math theorem well, in my opinion. His proof is helpful.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1025
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The written tests that he has given us are extremely difficult, and he only gives us 50 minutes to complete them (each test has approximately 10 questions).

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH1025
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID HIM AT ALL COST, Lectures and homeworks are all easy and understandable BUT WHEN IT CAME TO THE QUIZ AND EXAM everyone fails he need to bump the marks for everyone so everyone wont fail

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• 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:

avoid, his tests are very difficult unless you really know your stuff

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, willing to help as best as he can. But his tests are WAY too HARD! It is impossible to see where he actually gets those test questions. He had to come rescue us by raising all of our marks so we don't all fail. Class average 50% and 36%, hope this gives you all a clear picture.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Got very frustrated with his lectures, accent, and HIS TESTS!! TOO HARD...If he didn't raise our class marks we would have all failed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will find the course hard if you can't grasp the content, but this professor gives plenty of notes to help you understand.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

believe me, he is the worst prof i ever met. He is knowledgeable， but dont know how to teach elementary level of math, and his class is just fullfilled with proof on theorem which helps nth on test.worst thing is his handwriting. he doesnt even know how to print out from computer i guess, even the test paper were from hand writing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Is a hard prof, but he knows his stuff, although I had some trouble understanding him sometimes. Goes at a fast rate without stopping. Very fair prof. Tests are hard, but I found the exam easier than the tests, not by much.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH5420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Knows his stuff. Covers material at a fast pace.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher, hard, but fair, and god damn funny, "Woah woah, lets try to calm ourselves"(inside joke). Tests are hard, but not EXTREEMLY hard. Exam was easier than expected. Helpful, and clear. is honest about everything he says. If he says this is on a test, or exam, u can bet it will

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice, fair teacher. Much harder than other profs I've heard, but a nice guy and is willing to listen. Ended with an A+ without going to class... but make sure u do the work. His website helps too.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

he's a nice guy and knows his stuff but... his tests are ****ING HARD; and has really hard grading expectations.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH22221190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard!! Watch out!! Half of class failed. Tests are hard.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ALGEBRA
• 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:

He was very helpful both during the course and after. Recommended!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 2320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof! Teaching is excellent. Very fair.