Paul Hadavas - Georgia Southern University -Armstrong, Savannah, GA

Professor: Paul Hadavas

Department: Mathematics

College: Georgia Southern University - Armstrong, Savannah, GA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH2072
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hadavas was a very tough teacher. He would get upset when the class could not answer questions in class. His tests were super hard and cumulative final with 20 questions. Make sure you have at least 4 hours outside of the class to study for his class. Also lazy when it came to helping students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH1950
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

MAKE SURE you will have plenty of time outside of class to teaching yourself the material using the textbook w/ (optional) homework before commiting. Class is lectures that introduce each topic w/ an example or two, the rest is up to you. DO THE HOMEWORK if you plan to do well. If you're not a diligent student this class may not be the best option.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class is a great course for those that struggle with math. If you do not understand the material, just ask questions. He has review days and tells you the sections that you will be tested on. 5 tests and the lowest will be dropped, no quizzes. Patient, but serious. Don't laugh and goof off or he will kick you out. He's chill though.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH2200
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He requires your full attention. NO CELL PHONES or he'll ask you to leave. Gives partial credit for your attempt. Group work every week. He gives you the formulas during exams but you're expected to remember all of the calc work. I could have done better if I studied more.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Gives homework problems but doesn't check them ever. Clearly explains all of the criteria for the chapter. Dedicates a whole day before a quiz to nothing but questions and answers from the students. 6 quizzes. Lowest one dropped. Highest one counts the most. Wants you to pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hadavas assigned 6 quizzes and dropped the lowest grade as well as weighted the quizzes to help boost the overall grade. His lectures clearly explained the material and his quizzes were clearly reflected from what he covered in class and the examples he gave.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH2200
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Print out his PPT, go to class, fill in the missing parts, and do the homework. Test questions are like some of the homework and some of the group work. Grading: he works the problem with you, so even if you picked the wrong approach, you get partial credit for having done the work right. He has a Q&A day before tests - ask questions!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1001
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He starts class with what he will be doing for the week. Then he goes through the lesson with plenty of examples. Homework is optional, but I would encourage you to do it to get a better understanding. He is a GREAT professor. He has like 6 quizzes and lowest grade is dropped plus a final. If you want a easy A take this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1950
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

What is expected is very clear in the syllabus. You know quiz and test dates ahead of time. This is the second professor I have had for 1950. If you have a choice between Hadavas and Brawner TAKE HADAVAS! He is very helpful, and if you visit office ours he will make sure you understand. Very approachable too!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hadavas is a great professor. His lectures are clear, and he is helpful if you are having trouble. Homework is a must! If you do not do the homework you will not make a good grade. The tests are very similar to the homework problems, so if you get the homework problems correct, chances are you will make an A on the exam. I would take him again!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH1950
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great class, all material was relevant. I use everything he taught.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1950
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

In-class assignments&homework don't always prepare you for the tests, which are the only grades in the class. By semester's end, the gap bt students who understand the material&who fall behind is wide as Hadavas doesn't focus on those confused in order to help them better understand the material-he waits for someone to state the answer & moves on.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1950
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He attempted to teach us more material from Calculus instead of applied math. I went multiple times to ask for help and all his response was to look at the homework. The tests were nothing like the homework he assigned and the tests are the only grades he gives. He is by far the worst professor I have had and I would not recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1111
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nothing besides test count towards your grade so no room to mess up. He makes everything look so easy until you get the test. So unless you are really good at math and can guarantee yourself that you can pass with just exam grades and no help from other assignments then take him; I for one will avoid him in the future.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH1111
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very good at teaching the material, but the only grades you will get are for 4 tests and then the final. He assigns homework, but it's never checked. Tests are hard, so you do need to make sure you do your homework forwards and backwards. He puts the slides online for the year, so print them off for each class and you'll take fewer notes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH2072
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher!Homework is optional, but you will do good on the test if you do it.I highly recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH2071
• 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:

Dr. Hadavas is a great professor. He explains not only how but why so that one can have a complete understanding of the material.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH2072
• 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:

Great Teacher! Best math professor Ive had! He doesn't use a ton of examples, but picks his examples wisely and explains each one slowly with great clarity.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: COLLEGEALEBRA
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly the worst teacher I have ever had!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH2072
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly he isn't that hard of a professor he is just not very consistent in test problems matching with problems given during class. He is very unmotivating and doesn't require much of his students. This in turn causes one to underestimate the difficulty of a subject and will probably result in one lower grade letter than expected.