Uma Shama - Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Professor: Uma Shama

Department: Mathematics

College: Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is frankly by far the best math professor I have ever met in my entire life at BSU. She humanizes the subject of mathematics to a point that math is no longer difficult to understand and rather fun to learn more. She has a thorough knowledge of the application of mathematics, and she will always try her best for you to understand the material.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Calc I during summer after previously failing it at another university and got an A. Shama makes everything clear and organized and will answer any questions. She also gives you ample opportunity to improve your grade. Course wasn't rushed eventhoug it was 5 weeks. Overall would definitely recommend; she made me feel confident in math again.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She has a thick accent that if you can understand, you'll do fine. She genuinely cares about her students, and will approach students herself that need extra help. She makes it clear what grading material will be on her exams. Really a great professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I wish I could take her for every class I need in college. She clearly, truly cares and tries her best to help you in anyway she can. Hard material- and Ive taken this class two other times. 10/10 Recommend Uma

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH261
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I love her so much. She is a sweetheart and honestly, her reviews guides are EXACTLY like the test but easier.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Shama is a great professor and genuinely wants best for her students. She has allowed us to make part of our chapter exams as take home exams so we aren't stressed. She doesn't collect homework and gives out a practice exam for each exam that is exactly like actual exam, just slightly different. I can't wait to have her for calc 3

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC161
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a fantastic teacher, and she does it effortlessly. If i had the chance i would definitely choose her again. 100%. Gives good practice tests, she can answer any question. Wicked nice. Some might have a problem with her accent, but that is as bad as it gets. You get used to her accent in the first week.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH161E
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is the best! She explains everything and gives examples of what she just explained. She does give a good amount of homework, she didn't collect it after the 1st exam. There are 4 exams, one for every chapter you cover. For every exam she gives you a study guide which are the EXACT problems except different numbers. I would def take her again !

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CALC161
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you can get past her accent, she will be the best professor you will ever have! She is super sweet and caring, she really wants her students to do well. I would 100% take her over anyone else!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Goes through the material clearly and at a steady pace. Tests are just like the study guides. Only complaint is the material and way she presents it can be boring sometimes. Would take her again though if I had to.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is a nice woman who is very good at teaching this level of math. Your tests are all you're graded on, so do well, because she can only help so much. Didn't even feel like calc. Tests are similar to the study guides she gives, and she has formula sheets. Lots of homework, but no penalty if not done. Fairly easy but don't wait until end to try

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This lady is a calculus teacher goddess. I don't even like math but she was awesome, my class was also at night but I still enjoyed her. She's brilliant and very helpful. She truly cares about her students best teacher I've had in a while. She has an accent which doesn't stop her from being great. No graded homework, tests are like the study guide.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Uma's the best. She's a super smart, kind person who wants her students to understand and succeed. Calc II can be hard, but she made sure she was there for us. She'll always answer your questions, whether it's about the class or BSU or career advice. And yes, she has an accent, but it's not hard to understand her at all.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 162
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Simply put Uma is a fantastic professor. Calc is not meant to be easy, and you will have to study if you want an A. However, she gives fantastic lectures and will go over problems until you feel confident.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She may be a nice lady, but she is by far the worst professor I've ever had. She will tell you the subject she will be teaching and just start doing problems out; no explanation of how to do them. There's only so much I can teach myself, especially not being a math person to begin with If I have a choice, I will never take a class with her again

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 141
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you have the chance, take Professor Shama! She will do everything in her power to help you pass the class, she will not let you fail! Uma Shama is hands down the best professor I'v had for any class. Her accent is hard to understand at times but please look past that. Calculus is hard but Professor Shama will do everything she can to help!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

she is helpful if you need it her accent is hard but she tries hard to help you understand would take her again

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: DIFFEQ
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Once you get past the slight language barrier, she is GREAT. Super nice and definitely wants her students to succeed. I had her for a summer class and it was a piece of cake. No textbooks either

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• 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:

**TAKE HER!** She is a wonderful professor and will go to endless measures to make sure you succeed. She gives 3 to 4 exams during the course and prepares you well for them. She is so sweet and caring, a truly genuine person. TAKE HER!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH596
• 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:

Shama is not only a wonderful teacher, but she knows EVERYTHING about BSU and can help you out with anything you need. If she doesn't specifically know, then she can tell you exactly who to talk to. Brilliant math teacher who sincerely cares about her students.