John Lattanzio - Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Professor: John Lattanzio

Department: Mathematics

College: Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana, PA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH217
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Was very fun and made sure everyone understood the material before going on. By end of the semester was rushed and rude when students would ask questions. When students didn't pass an exam he lectured us about not knowing material and "he can only do so much for us." Belittled us for not knowing info. HW was all online and had 4-5 exams.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very funny and made class fly by. Explains well if you ask a question and pretty lenient. You will be behind if you skip class but that goes for most math classes. He gives frequent online homework assignments but if you take time to understand them you'll do well. I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lattanzio is an AWESOME professor!! I was honestly scared for the fate of this class. But, he gave one exam as a take home AND made our final open notebook! Definitely can't skip if you get confused easily, but he is a GREAT teacher. I never had the urge to skip! He made the classes fly by and I would take him again in a heart beat!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MTH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Really AWESOME teacher!!! You can tell he really enjoys his job and cares about his students. I struggle with math tremendously, but he explains the material in a way that makes it easier to understand. If you ask him for help he is alway very willing to work outside of class. Would definitely recommend him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Challenging class but he made it easier. explains things very thoroughly and is entertaining.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really am awful with math and I still loves his class. It was honestly the most difficult thing I ever have done but John worked with me twice a week almost every week. He also made lectures that were about numbers not dry and boring. I will definitely take a class by him again if possible.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I failed Calc in high school. My teacher back then did not explain the material. Prof Lattanzio explains it in an amazing way. I never thought that I would be able to get a B in calc. He makes Calc fun to do, and he is there to answer any questions that you might have. He does not move fast and explains why you have to do the work that you do.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

John, if every professor was like John college wouldn't be so hard. He goes out of his way to help you, but you must put in the effort! Take home exam and Open note quiz and final. Political views are a breath of fresh air to all the stale liberals, if I had a better understanding of Algebra I would have gotten a B. Dr. L is wonderful man, take him

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do to yourself favorite and skip this professor

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, Lattanzio is so far my favorite professor I've ever taken at IUP. He's hilarious and a really nice guy. His lectures are very detailed and helpful if you take good notes and show up. I would highly recommend taking him if you can for a class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am taking his 115 class online right now because i thought it would be more helpful taking the exams on your own with the book, but its still ridiculous. you absolutely have to pass every exam to pass, since they are worth 70% of your grade. so if you cannot take exams, i don't suggest this class online.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Cares that students understand the subject matter.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher that gives you many opportunities to succeed. a lot of small quizzes that he tells you in advanced about. only one test was in class and the rest were take home. final was open not. ended with an A

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty decent prof as long as you can overlook the political statements. I was dreading calc because I didn't do well in high school but he was a clear teacher who gave help to anyone who needed it. You definitely have to work for it- go to class, take good notes, try the homework, and study- but he's helpful.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Lattanzio is the man. He is extremely clear and tells you what to expect on quizzes and tests. Offers to help students and is very straight forward. He also has a good sense of humor to make class a little more interesting. Homework is optional, and I only needed the book for a couple bonus assignments. Would definitely take again!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If math isn't your best subject he is definitely the guy to choose for this course. He makes a tough subject seem not so bad. He is willing to help in anyway possible. He seems to really enjoy his job which is sadly very rare. Great guy and a great teacher!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• 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:

He is very clear teaching calculus. He moves fairly quickly, but is willing to help and go in more in depth during office hours. Doesn't give too many opportunities to earn points other than quizzes and tests. Some are take home though. He talks really fast because he drinks way too much coffee. Try to keep up and you'll be fine.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Very funny and keeps you paying attention. If you took calculus in high school, you do not need the book. Homework is not necessary. I never used it. He does show the statistics from his tests and there were only 2 A's and over 20 F's on a couple of the tests. Quizzes are easy and one test is take home. Go if you need help to him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• 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:

Math is not a strong subject for me so I was happy that you didn't have to buy an online access code, or even really buy the book. The professor was good but I felt as though the exams were a lot more challenging than the problems practiced in class. This probably explains why 19 people failed out of 40 in the class on the first exam.....

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• 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:

I would HIGHLY recommend taking him. He made class enjoyable. His explanations are amazing. Had one take home test and quiz. The final was open notebook and book. I would take another class with him in a heartbeat. If you have the choice I strongly recommend taking any class with him! Best professor I had this semeste