Kim May - College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Professor: Kim May

Department: Psychology

College: College of Charleston, Charleston, SC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHSTATS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don't buy the book. Attendance isn't mandatory. Everything in the class is easy EXCEPT his exams. He includes more logic question than the actual mathematics portion which will harm your grade. Literally made a 100 on everything but struggled with the exams. Ended up with a C+. Get a great study buddy so you won't end up in my predicament.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PYSC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. May is Awesome! This class in not meant for you to get screwed over. He is super clear and attendance is not mandatory. Class is overall pretty easy! Do not get textbook

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He ended up getting very sick and another professor had to take his place (why I rated all 3) , but from what I could tell, he is very laid back, fun, and easy to understand. He got back to my emails quickly, sent out a study guide (for one quiz we got to take), and he is just a really likable guy. I would love to take a whole class from him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

class itself is easy and requires no work. homework and quizzes are easy A's, but as someone who had statistics once in high school and once in college prior, his tests were difficult and involved very little math, mostly applied understandings of definitions. i probably only got an A because i got lucky with my guessing on tests.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• 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:

Like everyone else says, don't buy the book. He's an awesome person, but I don't feel like I've learned any practical statistics, which is kind of important for graduate school and upper division courses. Good foundational info though.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSY211
• 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:

DO NOT BUY BOOK. AWESOME PROFESSOR. COPY ALL NOTES AND PRACTICE PROBLEMS. ALWAYS TELLS YOU WHAT TO EXPECT ON EXAMS. CLASS WAS A PLEASURE TO TAKE. EACH PSY CLASS SHOULD COME WITH SUCH WELL ROUNDED ORGANIZED PROFS.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was amazing... I didn't have to study for the tests or quizzes and still made 100s on them all. Dr. May is such a good professor and he uses real-world examples to help you understand the math. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Don't buy the book, you won't use it. I took math 104 before psyc 211 and found that it was pretty easy because it repeats a lot of what's covered in 104. Professor May is just a great guy take him for this class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH211
• 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:

I am horrible at math and am doing very well in this class! He teaches you in a way that is easy to understand and if you dont get it the first time he will teach it over and over. He gives study guides of exactly what is going to be on the test. Just practice doing problems like in class and you are golden!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

You wont need the book, unless you havent taken a Stats class before. He tells you exactly whats going to be on the tests and quizzes (gives study guides). He can be unclear about stuff sometimes, but will gladly help you understand. Grades consist of 2 tests, some quizzes, homework, and a final.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC390
• 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:

Dr. May is awesome! This is the hardest psychology class that I took at CofC but Dr. May makes everything understandable and tests are only from his lectures. The only issue I had that was if I wasn't clear on something, he couldn't explain it in a different way so I had to ask a classmate for help! If you are going to grad school, take this class!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Im not even done taking his class yet... he is AMAZING. I got a C in regular stats and have an A in May's class. he is EXTREMELY helpful. all you have to do is ask for help.. email him and he WILL email you back. he makes the information extremely understandable. DO NOT NEED THE BOOK!!!! very easy professor. LOVED him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• 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. He's very laid back, and is willing to explain things until you understand. Don't buy the book, he tells you that on the first day. Homework is fair, quizzes are fair, and he is a fun guy! TAKE HIM!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

he makes no sense. but i can't complain, bc some how i made a b, however i learned NOTHING. he forgot to order our books so I think he slacked off with our grades.. guess i got lucky. if you really want to understand stats.. don't take him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• 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:

AWESOME! Don't like math, and I'd never taken stats, but he makes it so understandable. Always willing to reexplain what you don't understand. Hardly any homework (you won't need it, he'll make you understand everything), and attendance not required (I recommend you go, though-you'll want to take notes). Like everyone says, don't waste $ on a book!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great prof! He is very helpful and even when he feels like the class is lost, he will re-explain the info. DON'T NEED THE BOOK! Take good notes so make sure you attend. Even if you aren't good at math, this class is pretty basic algebra/arithmetic.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: STATS211
• 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:

Excellent prof.! Very helpful. Makes a subject that could be difficult and boring interesting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH211
• 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:

Very nice and smart stats guy; very clear with what he wants you to know. DO NOT need to buy the book. He gives you all the notes you need which is what the test comes from. There are about 4 easy homeworks and 3 straightforward tests; no attendance policy but you have to get the notes somehow. Best professor to take for this class for psych majors

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYCHSTATS
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

extremely easy if youve ever taken statistics. no psych involved. bring a good book to read during class. he lets you out of class a little early. no attendance policy. dont buy book.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

i HATE. math. esp stats. but he teaches it so ANYONE can understand it. TAKE HIM~ do not buy the book! tests aren't that bad, nor is the homework. GO TO CLASS. if not you're missing out.