Mathew Timm - Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Professor: Mathew Timm

Department: Mathematics

College: Bradley University, Peoria, IL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MTH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He would teach very basic stuff then give graded homework assignments about very complex things. If you're an independent learner take him, if you are like most people it wouldn't hurt to find a new teacher.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC223
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor to know, and talk to about mathematics in general.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MTH109
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Timm was fairly good at teaching but it was obvious he was better at teaching harder math classes because he had a tough time making sure everyone was on the same page before moving on. This class was taught in a lecture hall which math classes should never do. It's more of a personal subject where there should be a smaller class setting.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MTH109
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Timm is a really nice guy and is willing to help when you need it. This class is hard and not as easy as college algebra taken in high school. Professor Timm holds high standards and is not the best at lecturing in class. However, he is a lot of help one on one. If you had to take him, GO TO OFFICE HOURS. He helps those who show effort.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MTH109
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Timm was one of the worst professors I've ever had. The only thing your grade relied on was test & webassign. Tests were the backbone of your grade & made up more than 50 percent of your grade. On top of that his grading is harsh. Constant studying and extra help is the only way to pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MTH305
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Timm is a solid professor for this course. His lectures were very beneficial (be sure to take notes) and he was helpful outside of class. This course was challenging, but I will have mostly fond memories of it. Interesting stuff for people who enjoy math, and a solid entry point into the world of proof-heavy high level math.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MTH109
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

MTH109 was quite a challenge. After studying, getting tutoring every week, getting extra practice books - I was thrilled to end the class with a B. Timm was one of the most confusing professors that I've ever had. If you can take someone else, do that.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MTH109
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you go to his office hours you'll be more successful in the class. Utilize the tutoring and review sessions offered throughout the course. Professor Timm is a decent guy but he is meant to teach higher levels of math- has a hard time explaining the simple things and makes them difficult.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MTH305
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I will admit that at the beginning of the semester I couldn't stand him, but he grew on me. He really helped me get a better understanding of higher level math. Go to his office hours. The more effort he sees you put in the more lenient he is while grading your papers. He bumped me up to an A because I went to talk to him a lot before the final.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MTH101
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. is absolutely terrible, would not recommend.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MTH109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has been in too many "rock bands" in his day. Hearing students questions in the lecture hall is a task for him. Please refer to the syllabus type of guy. Overall, funny, pessimist at midterms, and easy to talk to when you know him. Show up to class, do the "practice problems" and you should do fine. ASK QUESTIONS, he'll love it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MTH109
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He wore the same blue shirt everyday, and always messes up problems on the board and doesn't realize until after he's solved the problem. It's actually quite funny and entertaining. Other than that, he's helpful. Examples in class are much easier than homework problems and exam problems though. But he's willing to help, and material is easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MTH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you do homework every night, study for weekly quizzes, and go to office hours for help, you should be able to get an A (85%). 10 question exams, miss a couple and you're almost at a C. Is picky about showing work so learn what he wants. Get ready to take NON-STOP notes in class. But his notes are really good. I'd take another math class with him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MTH115
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a math teacher that actually knows how to teach math. I would not have made it through calculus had he not been able to explain what we were doing and why we were doing it. He was always willing to help if you had any questions, even if it was help on remember an algebra concept.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MTH115
• 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:

Dr. Timm will help you no matter what the case. If you are having trouble just go to his office and talk. He grades really hard, but also has a unique grading scale. He's also easier to understand than most calc teachers at Bradley.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• 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:

I went into this class dreading it, but Dr Timm has made it my favorite class. If I had to take another Math class and I repeat "had to" I would take it with Dr Timm. He is very clear in his teaching skills and makes the lesson interesting. He is extremely helpful and his quizzes are very easy with choices of which problem you want to solve.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MTH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is too picky. He curves the grades on exams but it's really hard to even range in the curve.

Rating # 18

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:

He is tough, but you will learn the material. Very willing to help if you are willing to put in the time!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CALC115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Timm is an excellent math teacher. I have never been great at math, but I managed to do well in his class. He is extremely helpful if you make an effort and go to his office hours. Do not take Timm if you aren't up to a challenge, but if you want to leave his class with a clear understanding of the material, he is the one to take!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MTH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took Calc 2 with him. The class is very hard but he is very helpful during office hours. He tries his best to make you understand the materials if he sees that you put a lot of effort.