Mitchell Anderson - University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI

Professor: Mitchell Anderson

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Hawaii at Hilo, Hilo, HI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH104G
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He works for some people, but he just didn't work for me. It turns out I need mandatory homework for a math class in order to do well. I didn't give him the score I gave him because of that though, because he actually was a pretty good teacher. I'm giving him that score because he's pretty condescending and arrogant.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took precalculus over the summer and struggled quite a bit. His teaching style was confusing for me at first, but as I studied my notes after class it started to make a lot more sense. He also gave us a group project which was figuring out the exact location of a ride in a theme park using lots of math. I strongly recommend this professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Anderson has a unique teaching style. Usually there are a LOT of math professors that would go by the book however, Anderson is able to eliminate all the details and have students see the bigger picture. There is a LOT of work that you need to do but its not too hard unless you keep on practicing the problems he hands out.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH140X
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

MATH140XMATH104 ABSOLUTELY AMAZING PROFESSOR. Kind & caring. Demonstrates passion for what he teaches. Will call you out to answer questions. Very patient. Doesn't believe that students who don't understand are dumb. Really understanding! Go to every class. Makes his own hw& tests. :) Never thought math could be fun till I took this class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

You have all the course materials posted online. He doesn't grade homework however, his exams looks very similar to what he had on his homework problems and practice tests. As for the group project try not to procrastinate get it done as soon as possible.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The teacher is very conceptual and makes you work hard for a good grade. DO NOT buy the book because he creates all of his own homework and group projects. VISIT THE TUTORS because that is the only way to do well in the class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm surprised at how positive these reviews. Anderson is awful. He is condescending to those who do not understand the material. He has actually laughed at someone who asked a simple question. He does not seem to understand that some people have trouble with math. Most students were only passing because they constantly got help from tutors.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! He is definitely more conceptual about topics, and overall gives you a better understanding of math as a whole. I like how he doesn't focus on minute details, but rather giving us a solid foundation of calculus. He creates all of his assignments, tests, and homework. He helps you, so much as you need without feeding you the answers.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• 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: Mandatory

Comment:

Take his Calc II Summer course if you can. He doesn't even make you buy the book. All HW is created by him. Great teacher.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His teaching is a little unorthodox but in a good way. Makes you use and think of calculus in a more real and practical way. His two group projects are hard but helpful.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH205206
• 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:

Really nice and friendly professor. Always willing to help.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• 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:

Dr. Anderson is the cool math professor at UH Hilo. He really knows how to teach to the audience, and doesn't bog down calculus with precise theory and notation. Looking back, such rigor may have been useful, but for average joes like me, Anderson got the point across in a low-stress and effective way, and really made me see the beauty of calculus.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH104
• 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:

He teaches really well! Attendance isn't mandatory but you want to go to class because the material that he goes over, will be the material for the exam.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• 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:

I took this class over the summer expecting it to be incredibly difficult--I'm sure we've all heard horror stories about calc 2. Everything in this class is very easy except for the group projects. There were times when I wanted to throw my computer against the wall, but I got it eventually. If you manage to figure them out, it feels so rewarding.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• 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:

Funny guy, relaxed, not concerned with minute details that most people will not use in life. Exam reviews are pretty much like the exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH310
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I think Anderson was having a bad semester, because it was the worse class I have ever taken. I am going to say in Anderson's defense, that it seemed like he had other personal issues this semester that were distracting him. Still, terrible job, unacceptable semester.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• 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:

I took the summer session Calculus II course. It was phenomenal. I LOVED this teacher. If I could take this class again I would. He was extremely helpful and made this hard subject SO easy to understand. I am eternally grateful to him because I fully understand calculus now. TAKE HIS CLASS you will NOT regret it!!!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• 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:

Great professor over all. He taught us to do problems conceptually with an open mind, rather than just memorizing mindless facts. He rarely uses the textbook because he makes up his own problems. In fact, he despises the book and the way it teaches the subject. His group projects are tough, but interesting. He has some funny stories too! Take Mitch

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• 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:

Hes really nice and funny. Quite a character. His teaching is fun and very helpful. He teaches what you need to know for the real world and doesn't waste time with the boring stuff! I am really going to miss his class!! TAKE IT!