Alex Feingold - Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Professor: Alex Feingold

Department: Mathematics

College: Binghamton University (SUNY), Binghamton, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Knows his stuff well and is a good mathematician, but doesn't know how to teach. From recitation of the textbook to outright demotivating students the class and semester was a mess and felt like having to teach linear to yourself the whole time. Study material for tests was good however and quizzes were good guidelines for what to expect on tests

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH304
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Massive ego. Will make you feel stupid for asking questions. Didn't seem to comprehend how the test average was 20% when "lectures" were just him reciting the textbook. Started the semester with 35 students, ended with 16 due to drops. He literally told people to drop/withdraw. I scored 3rd/4th highest in class for Exams 2/3, still got a C.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you need to take his class to move on, I would suggest finding the class online at a school that binghamton will accept.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

teaches only by his thought. never care about students understood or not. dont give examples. only theorme and definitions and proof.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CALC2
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Feingold is a genius, and because of that it's hard for him to convey the information on a level where students can clearly understand. Throws a lot of examples out quickly in lecture to a point where you'll find yourself lost by the end. Quizzes every week. Communication is difficult with him. Overall, wouldn't take his class again

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH404
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Why select a lousy basis for your vector space when you can choose the one that gives you the easiest change-of-coordinate matrix? Professor Feingold teaches goal-first, so instead of asking "why would I need to know this", you're using motivation to solve problems. Awesome professor; review the material to get the most out of class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC226
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I switched sections immediately. I'm not math oriented so and Calc 2 is known to be a harder course. He went to Yale so he knows what he's doing and is an advanced thinker so don't expect him to dumb it down at all. I noticed that he is a bit disorganized, I would only stay in this class if you I were good at math and a quick learner.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Feingold is not the best teacher in the world, but he's a really nice guy who cares about his students and wants them to do well. He's really smart, but just isn't always the best at explaining the tougher math concepts. You will struggle in this class if you don't put in the effort, but Feingold is extremely pleasant.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH 330
• 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 is a genius

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH222
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Feingold for Calc 2 last semester and would take it with him again. He can be difficult to understand at first, but is truly a genius and is working in the best interest of his students. Don't be intimidated by him!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH330
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Feingold is tough, but he prepares you for your level math courses. He's also a good professor to know in the department. He can sometimes be mean but don't let that discourage you. He's a solid professor and a genius , and its good to learn from somebody like him.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst teach I ever came in contact with. I went to his office hour only to get teased at about my proof. He discouraged me big time and I'm a math lover. Disrespectful. The material seems very easy but the exam are extremely difficult that's why the average was 30 and he didn't give anyone an A in the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH330
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If your GPA matters to you, I would suggest you take this class with another professor. However, I enjoyed how critical and meticulous the professor was with the material. After taking the course with this professor, I gained a greater appreciation for proofs and mathematics altogether.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH330
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Don't take anything with this guy. Terrible.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH330
• 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:

Class was about learning how to do proofs. He didn't do that, and more. On top of that, what he doesn't teach you will be 40x harder on the exams! Very bad communication on his part as far as expectations go

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH330
• 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:

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS, WHATEVER IT IS!!!! The questions on tests will be at a much higher level than the questions in the book

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's nice guy, but also is a supergenius who teaches at a higher level than I can understand, as if he assumed I was as smart as he was. Well I'm not s smart as he was so this class was annoying. However, if you go to his office hours he can dumb it down for you. Also, his tests are not that hard. Not the greatest professor, but he's alright

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a math wiz and teaches the class as if everyone in the class was at his level. If you are looking for an easy A, look else where.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grades and returns tests and quizzes quickly. Nice guy, but confusing at times. If you're smart, you'll think he's great, with some reservations; if you're not, then you'll think he's terrible. Approachable, has sense of humor, and understandable.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. Not a good teacher. Calc has always been my strong point but he was not only confusing, but confused. Messed up problems alot in class. Tests aren't too hard, homework simple. Leaves time for questions before class. Approachable but confusing.