Bill Slivinsly - California State University - East Bay, Hayward, CA

Professor: Bill Slivinsly

Department: Mathematics

College: California State University - East Bay, Hayward, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH1304
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Slivinsky was not very helpful when I took his Calc 1a. I've struggled with math over the years, and so I worked with a tutor throughout the semester. I left the class feeling like I had learned infinitely more from my 2 hour a week tutor than from the class. I did not do well in the class, and I'm retaking it with a different teacher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 1810
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is the ideal course for students who are already great with pre-cal and do not need help. He just goes over a couple problems in class suggested by students and covers the board with his body. It is hard to see and keep up! Don't let his mellow attitude fool you, he grades really tuff for sum1 who barely teaches! No partial credit.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I was never good at math and taking his class made it even worse. He does not teach in class he goes over examples that you can already see done in the book. Gives homework every class and an exam every tuesday. Very monotone with no class interaction. gets problems wrong and askes the class to check if he did it right. Don't take him

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1300
• 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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Very boring with almost no interaction with the class. Seemed like very few people actually understood what he was lecturing about. Kind of crams material in before midterms. Homework is not collected so tests/quizzes are essentially worth all of your grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1304
• 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:

I just wanted to give recognition to one of the best professors I've had the pleasure of learning from. I took a long academic break from school and was so afraid to attempt Calculus. He made me realize my love for math which makes him a great teacher. Work hard and attend class - the A is possible if you really want it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not the best professor I've ever had. Homework given every class, though not collected - but is gone over during the next class, though he makes frequent mistakes thus giving you the wrong answers. Attendance not mandatory. Weekly quizzes, 2 Midterms, & a Final - answers precise, make a slight mistake, you basically get the whole question wrong.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH1810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Nice teacher. Attendance useful. Textbook used only for HW problems. 7 quizzes-6 best. 2 exams, 1 final= total class 380 points. No test corrections. No extra credit. Last class before finals he crammed in 2-3 sections of new material. No review for midterms or final. Not all quizzes are like HW. Sometimes rushes lecture to get out early.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1304
• 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:

If you do the homework, you'll pass. All his tests are very straight foward and similar to the homework he assigns. He is a very nice guy and is always willing to go over the homework. If you never took calculus before, I'm not sure if this is the class for you, but if you did, this will be a piece of cake!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1304
• 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:

This guy likes to laugh at his own jokes while everyone isnt and is always enjoying teaching the class. If you took math in high school and know your stuff, this class will be easy.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very helpful. Goes over the material and shows lots of examples. Very nice and willing to help his students.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH1130
• 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:

Great professor!Willing to help with any questions. Quizzes are not meant to trick students and are very similar to the homework.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH1810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Extremely easy to get an A especially if you have completed Algerbra 2 or Precal in high school. Class was insanely boring but overall its easy to get an A as long as you know your math. For those not so good at math, he is not the ideal professor, but if you are good at math his class is a breeze

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH2011
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I have never seen so many students fall asleep in a class before, until I had him. The book was too expensive and they did not aceept it back. He doesn't do a great job at teaching. He more or less just breezes along assuming everyone understands his logic. He was not helpful at all and I would never take a class with him again. Subject was boring.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH900
• 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:

this professor is really good.. he takes the time to go through the hw problems. i just don't like having to sit in class for an hour and 50 minutes.. it's too long! overall i wouldn't mind taking this teacher again for another math class.. if you do your homework you'll get a good grade!!! quizzes aren't so bad they come from the hw problems.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH4012
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Slivinsky has a dry sense of humor and enjoys teaching. If you study along with taking good notes you will do well in the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH1810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: F1810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took his class because he got good review on this web site. It turned out that he did not teach any thing. He just give out the HW and if you have any question from the hw, he will explain the way that nobody can understand. I think he should not teach at CSUH, because way he performs more like a grader than a professor. Don't take his class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH1810
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

like he said "no suprise in the midterm" just do your H.W and dont miss the class lecture and you will got an A.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1810
• 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:

He is a very good teacher. Explains everything clearly and he's always available to explain with more detail. He always stays in control of the class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH1810
• 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 is a very good teacher. He's easy to understand and very helpful. He's always willing to give you time even if it's after class.