William Branson - St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Professor: William Branson

Department: Mathematics

College: St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH271
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Branson was really good. He gives homework, but doesn't require you to hand it in. 4 tests make up 80% of the grade with the other 20% being quizzes. Branson makes it hard to fail in his classes, he teaches the material well, gives a really good review worksheet the class before exams, and gives partial credit. Best math prof I've had.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you are the student that does good on tests but hates homework, this class is perfect for you. Homework is graded but if you get an A average on all your tests, you receive an A in the class regardless of homework. Professor has strict rules, but he knows what he is talking about and is willing to help you.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Branson was a great prof. The class was pretty much get what you want out of the class. If math is your strong suit, easy A. Average an A on the three tests, you get an A in the course and are excused from final. Also in class quiz/assignments daily. I didnt do a single piece of homework, averaged an A on the tests, and showed up. Easy as 3.14159

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Works hard to get the basic idea of the material distilled down into something digestible. Tests are not to hard if you come to the lectures and work on the homework. The book sucks though.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of my favorite professors to date. I had a personal situation in the middle of the semester and it set me back in the class . I met with Professor Branson and he was so understanding and willing to work with me to ensure my grade didnt suffer too much. Hes very caring and wants his students to succeed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful, put in the work and he'll help you.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely awful I loved math before this class and now can't stand it, doesn't help with anything, there were numerous occasions where his TAs gave me wrong answers. He was consistently showing up late to class and forgetting things. I would not recommend this professor at all.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I really liked Mr. Branson. In a huge class of 100+ students, he would walk around during the last part of class in which he gave you time to work on assignments and ask every student how they were doing and if they needed help with anything. The class is difficult, very test heavy. If math is not your strong suit you want to attend every class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH221325
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was terrible

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is definitely there for his students and wants them to succeed. However, with a class full of 90 students, it's hard for them to answer questions in class sometimes. Being there everyday is a must as you turn in something for points every class period. It is a challenging class but as long as you study and do worksheets, you should be fine.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Math is my worst subject and he didn't really help. He's very disorganized and talks over your head. He's nice and understanding.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Expect a quiz at the end of class every single time you meet. You absolutely do not need the textbook, however you need the access code. If you study off of mathlab you will do good in the class. Also, the worksheets he hands our are super helpful too. It takes a lot of studying to pass this class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Branson mumbles a lot and is hard to understand in his lecture-hall sized classes. His grading criteria is clear and he is organized, but his teaching style is terrible and getting enough help from him is like pulling teeth. He tries to make his word problems sound like accounting problems but couldn't do it accurately, making things more confusing

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is the worst to take for math course, he doesn't explain well and he expects you to know most of the stuff, I recommend not to take him, he will make you life miserable. Too many quizzes like every class. If you don't to have a terrible semester take another professor. Takes so long to answer for you email 2.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good professor to take for Math 196, if you have gone past algebra at the high school level. If not, I might recommend someone else, depending on how confident you are in math.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's the best professor ever. Maybe I got two 8's from all the quizzes, and all 9/10. Never got below 97% on the tests. There is no final if you get 90% on the 3 tests. He is really helpful, he will be always there to help you.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• 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:

Goes through one example and then gives you the rest of the time to work on a work sheet with concepts that were not mentioned. Partner quiz every class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's great. this class is easy. Never got below 910 on the 15ish quizzes. Never got below a 95% on tests. If you average an A on the 3 tests, you don't have to take the final. This class teaches pretty basic stuff you learn in high school. If you can do probability and slopes of lines, you can get an A pretty easily. DON'T BUY $200 TEXTBOOK!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The course can get difficult at times, you just need to make sure you go to class and listen to the lectures. You have a quiz at the end of every class, and three exams throughout the semester. If your tests average to an A, you don't have to take the final. Don't get the textbook, I never used it. He's overall a very nice man, and willing to help.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH196
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Can be a tough class. said at the beginning to do assignments in the book to help you with the daily quizzes, I didn't and I did just fine. DO NOT buy the hardcover book! just get the access code and it will come with etext. only 3 tests all semester and mymathlab, (which can take the score of one test) daily quizzes, never takes attendance.