Gail Kaufmann - Tufts University, Medford, MA

Professor: Gail Kaufmann

Department: Mathematics

College: Tufts University, Medford, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH0032
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pr. Kaufmann is genuinely interested in the math and teaching it to students and conveys the information well. She and my TA are not communicating at all though so my recitation homework is lightyears ahead of what we're doing in class. Also, before tests, other teachers give out practice worksheets that are very helpful, but she doesn't do this.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH0032
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

So clear in class, prepares students quite well for tests.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH0016
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class I've taken at Tufts. Biggish class and no attendance taken. A lot of homework, but quite manageable because she gives you many days to complete. These and 3 tests make up your grade. As long as you study a little for the tests, you'll get an A. "Questions about it?"

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH34
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took calc one and two with her. Great professor, spends lots of time reviewing homework and answering questions. Really wants her students to understand the material. It's a tough class. Make sure you understand your homework and you'll do fine, but that takes a decent amount of time.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH016
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you are thinking of taking MATH16, chances are you are just doing it for the distributions credit. As someone who loathes mathematics, Symmetry was a life saver. The class is very easy and Kauffman is a good lecturer. The review sheets are very helpful. MATH16 is a good alternative to Calc1.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH32
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Kauf is great. I took Calc in high school but wanted to take it again before moving on to Math 36, and she gave me a great reminder of what I'd learned and furthered my knowledge. I thought it was going to be an easy A because I'd done it before, but the tests were fairly tough.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH34
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kaufmann is an absolutely incredible teacher. She comes into class knowing what she needs to teach, and does it perfectly. She constantly asks if there are any questions and makes sure that everyone understands what is being taught. I would definitely recommend taking her class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH34
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She comes into class with a plan for what she is going to teach and she teaches it well. No frills. She teaches exactly what you will need to know.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a very straightforward teacher and easy to understand. The homework's are annoying (my math lab) and the tests are a little hard too but they're tests that everyone in calc 1 takes. She is very helpful if you have questions.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH016
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class is easy if you put minimal effort into it. The homework is fairly annoying and tedious. Kaufman is easy-going and cool, but the class is boring and meets at the dumbest times. Seriously, think about your scheduling before taking this class. The scheduling is dumb.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH32
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kaufmann is the best math teacher I have ever had. She gives clear and concise explanation of every topic, with many examples done in class. She tells you not to get the textbook, and you really don't need it. The first exam our class average was 10 points above the course average.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Will take the time to explain everything with great detail. She always asks if you have questions after every step.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• 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:

Very nice professor, answers questions with good explanations, not crazy enthusiastic but gets the job done.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH32
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful professor. Would highly recommend her!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor, great at lectures. If you pay attention in class and do all the homework out, you'll do well on the exams.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such a great professor! She is so clear with her explanations and willing to help you if you're having trouble. I was disappointed that her calc 2 class filled up before my registration time :(

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAT004
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Kaufmann is the best Math professor I have ever had. I think if I had been priveledged to have a professor like her in Math before, I might actually like it. This class met 3 times a week,and I never dreaded going. Homework is comepletely doable and the reviews prepare you perfectly for the test. HIGHLY recommended.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH0012
• 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:

she is hands down the best math professor i've ever had. she always asks for questions throughout the lecture and she prepares you EXTREMELY well for every exam. her classes always have higher scores on tests, too

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm VERY bad at math so I shouldn't have taken this as my requirement. But she was EXTREMELY helpful and cared about my progress. I still did really bad but its definitely not her fault. She's very clear, funny, nice, and approachable. She asks for questions at every step in processes. Take her if you're decent at math. Nobody's better.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH11
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

phenomenal professor. Lectures are wonderfully clear -- go to them! her notes will include every type of test question and more. She shows great enthusiasm for the subject. Get Gail at all costs!