Zhoude Shao - Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Professor: Zhoude Shao

Department: Mathematics

College: Millersville University, Millersville, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shao is a kind person who seems to genuinely care about each student's well-being, and he has a real passion for math which shows in his teaching. While he can move through concepts quickly, he emphasizes there are no foolish questions, and he is more than willing to review even basic concepts in-class to ensure everyone is on the same page.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only real grades in the class are the weekly quizzes and the four tests. The test are so much harder than you think they will be. Knowing the information isn't enough in this class you need a deep understanding of calculus to get good grades on the tests. He skips steps a lot and then yells at you for asking questions. I would avoid his class!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very nice guy who always tries to make the class laugh. Lecture can be confusing at times as he doesn't explain some things very well, however, in a way it can challenge you to learn the material on your own. He is amazing at giving partial credit and will throw in some extra credit opportunities once in a while. Took for Precalc and Calc 1

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shao was a great professor. He's very personable, loves to make the class laugh, and is always asking if the students understand the topics. However, there were times where he would skip through an example problem and not explain his process which left most of class confused. His tests weren't terrible but the online homework could be at times.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was super friendly and really seemed to care about the students. I think he really hated to see people do bad and he was super helpful. Highly recommend him!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

good professor he likes to move extremely fast and if you don't understand something better go see him out of class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

entertaining and really cares about helping you learn

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Calculus 2 with Dr. Shao and completely failed, despite doing all homework, and tutoring. All through high school I got A's and B's in math, and I'm retaking this class with a new professor and getting an A. Dr. Shao is nice, but he never explains what he's doing, yet expects his students to just know. About 80% of my class failed with me.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

When going to his office hours for help, he didn't give me the time of day and ignored me for the most part. I have tried getting multiple tutors and going to him for help and he doesn't care and just keeps saying come to his office hours (which are a waste of your time) Also he gives no partial credit on exams and quizzes for work shown.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CALC2
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've always been a strong math student. I took dr zhan for calc 1 and got a 98%. With Shao though I have difficulty after every test and I worry if I'm going to pass the course. He's hilarious but seems to make quizzes and tests much harder than the inclass problems or homework.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Calculus 2 is very difficult, but by completing daily homework assignments and discussing the material with Dr. Shao when necessary, I earned honors in the course.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Shao was willing to meet after class and during office hours. Calculus is tough, so don't miss classes and do the homework every night.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Shao is the sweetest prof I've met. He is willing to do anything to ensure you'll pass and know the content. He is flexible on late assignments and will always give you last classes notes. He is very knowledgable in his lectures as well. The only issue is there is a language barrier. He has a thick Asian accent that makes him hard to understand.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is hilarious. As a person he's cool. DO NOT TAKE HIM FOR CALC 1. His examples in class are lightning fast, teaches you something with the most simple example and then destroys you on quizzes and exams. I'm not joking, his exams and quizzes are ludicrous. I'd estimate 25-50% of my class dropped.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's nice and funny, but a really hard prof. It is hard to tell exactly what he means during his lectures. I had to teach myself everything from the book. The tests were impossibly long. First test was 5 pgs and I only finished the 1st with 15 min left. After that, I was the only 1 to ever finish each test, but I had to know everything perfectly.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have always been horrible at math and found that although Shao was very personable and always willing to offer help, it never made me understand what I missed before. I found his speed to be too fast and his tests too long and difficult. He must have pulled some strings to allow me to pass with the required grade. I had a bad time.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• 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:

Great guy with a great personality, pay attention, do your homework, and you'll do well.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very hard test. Hard to understand. Goes through the material way too fast. If you ask for help he tries to explain but doesn't end up helping at all.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATHPRECALC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! He is very funny and easy to talk to. He explains math clearly. He will not be easy, but pay attention and do all of the hw and you should do well. He is highly recommended.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: STAT130
• 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:

Math is not my strong point. Shao has been on good behavior because he has been under watch from the board, so one false move and he is fired. This semester he has been extremely nice, making jokes in class and always making sure everyone understands. Class is a fast for a 100 and tests are extremely long. Attendance is mandatory. Pretty Boring.