Jay Burke - Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Professor: Jay Burke

Department: Mathematics

College: Oakland University, Rochester, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MTH141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Had for pre-calc. workshop. He was ok at explaining and answering questions. He skipped steps like simplifying so sometimes I would get lost on how he got from one step to another. He taught the material really fast since there wasn't a lot of time to go over it. He tried to help us prepare for exams with practice questions. Don't take math at OU!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MTH062
• 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:

Don't make the mistake I made by taking his class or any math class at OU, actually. Go take one at MCC or something (that's what I have to do since I dropped his class halfway through). His class was a nightmare & he is probably the worst teacher I have ever had in my entire life.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MTH062
• 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:

He was a great guy, really funny and easy to talk to. I had him last semester, it was the easiest math class I've ever taken, despite the difficult material. he really knew what he was doing, and helped a lot

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MTH141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Well, I didnt enjoy my time spent with Jay, he was the ws instructor. Most of our class time was spent talking about sports. Really fun, but not helpful in math. Some people really like this guy...Its hit of miss, I suggest someone else.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MTH061
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thought he was a really great teacher. Super laid back, easy to talk to and ask questions. Made himself very available. Encouraged questions. Tests were straight forward no surprises and even gave us an option for our homework and how it was collected. I was extremely happy I had him as my professor, would encourage others to take his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MTH061
• 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, clearly knowledgeable. Takes a lot of mathematical shortcuts which are very confusing with new material. Goes fast, does not take the pulse of the class. If students ask a question he often answers to quickly. Students must come to class prepared and keep up or else. Tests are reasonable.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MTH141
• 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:

Jay is an amzing teacher - he has a gift. He knows just how to explain things in a simple way that even an idiot could understand. The people who don't like him are the lazy morons who sleep in class and expect an A without working for it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MTH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jay was a pretty good teacher. He came with lessons outlined of what would be learned. You do have to work for your grade! He rewards students who come to class regularly; maybe with a hw problem on a test. Class is based mostly of tests. Will help if you ask specific questions.I would recommend him to those who received a 2.6 or higher in Math 121

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MTH122
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Jay is one of the better profs I have had for MTH at OU. Makes you work to get your grade, but its not impossible. Plus he will go in depth on a question you have IF you ask. But IF you don't he'll just move on to the next subject.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MTH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had three math classes at OU prior to taking MTH 122 with Burke and earned a 4.0 in each one. I dropped Burke's class because he was so confusing and gave quizzes the same day he lectured on the material. Do not take Burke-it is a waste of your money.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MTH062
• 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:

The worst professor in oakland universtiy. complete & total jerk. he expects the answers to just fall into your brain. dry inappropriate sense of humor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MTE210
• 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:

Jay was great. Attend class, take notes, pay attention, and you will do well. He makes you work for your grade but there are no surprises. Plus, he's awesome.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MTH141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Burke is kind of the Dennis Leary of professors. Answers if you ask, but otherwise wonders why you didn't already know. Good professor.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MTH141
• 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:

He tries to make everything understandable and doesn't just act like we're already supposed to know. He also grades the test fairly.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MTE210
• 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:

He is rude when you ask him a question, if you ask why he graded something a certain way he flips out on you, he puts questions on the test that he doesn't even know how to do..i would take someone else if possible...

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MTH122
• 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:

Okay, no math class is going to be easy, especially college calculus. Burke makes it as easy as it's going to get. His problems are very reasonable and never impossible like most math profs., and he tells you exactly what to expect on the tests. NO SURPRISES!! If you're not a mathematician, take Burke!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MTH012
• 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:

Jay was an extremely helpful professor. I used to be horrible at Math in highschool, now I'm considering getting a major in the subject. I would reccomend Jay to any student regardless of their Math level.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH012
• 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: N/A

Comment:

Professor Burke is pretty fair with his test grading and homework. Definitely do the homework for an easy 25 points! Also, make sure you attend the test reviews because they are almost identical to the test and I found it extremely helpful.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MTH141
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

"The Great Depression" bahahahahha. Good teacher though. I dig his hair. I don't really go to lecture and I learn from his workshop. Nothing really works out for him perfectly, and he'll let you know. Which is funny. Jay Burke for president.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MTH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Jay was great! I failed this class with another professor but did very well in his class. He gives lots of examples and will tell you exactly what will be on the tests-no surprises or impossible problems like most math profs at OU have. This class is very hard, but he made it as painless as possible.