Barbara Kaskosz - University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Professor: Barbara Kaskosz

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her style of teaching can be confusing at times but she is very willing to explain things and wants everyone to learn. Very kind and caring.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very feisty but truly cares about her students doing well. Exams have been take-home exams in the past. Quizzes as well. Definitely take this professor.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• 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:

Dr. Kaskosz clearly explains both the visualization and detailed calculations needed for multi-variable/dimensional calculus. There is a lot of homework online, and many quizzes, but these only help you -it's Calc III, you'll need all of the practice you can get for line integrals, path-dependent vector fields, etc. Endearingly humorous and feisty

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• 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:

Kaskosz is generally a pleasant professor to work with. The course was made rather easy due to the straightforwardness of exam questions but the lectures are worth attending as they're conceptually rich. She's very clear and organized, and always willing to help students with questions. She does not tolerate rudeness well.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Calc 3 with Professor Kaskosz and it was great! She went over notes and examples in class and posted them online too. She was funny and let you know what to expect for her exams and quizzes. She is completely fair and makes it straightforward to succeed in her class. I would recommend her class and going to her office hours if needed.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Such a nice and awesome teacher. Does a good job teaching and explaining material in class. Although she can be difficult to understand sometimes with her accent. Class can be difficult if you do not keep up with the homework, and studying. Very helpful and accessible at office hours. I would take again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Barbara is an awesome teacher. Throughout her lectures she will tell you which problems will be on the exams, and usually they're identical.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Kaskosz means well, but she in no means was born to be a teacher. Other students and myself include had to learn a vast majority of the material on our own. She spends a large amount of time on the theory, which is explained in a difficult manner unless you've taken physics prior to MTH243. Overall the class was a lot of learning on your own.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• 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:

Great professor. I have learned a lot from her. She uses handouts to save time and gives very useful explanations. Lots of emphasis on what is on exams. She cares a lot about her students and it really shows. Plus, her accent is adorable :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Cutest little lady ever. Very helpful and cares a lot about her students. Awesome accent.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• 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:

Great professor. Pretty funny too! Strongly recommended.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• 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:

Very sweet woman who truly cares about her students. Calculus is a tough subject but she pays special attention to kids who have never taken it before, and make sure everyone understands a lesson before she moves on.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice person. Although class was somewhat difficult, she taught it well. Her anecdotes are something to look forward to when taking her class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• 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 professor. Definitely knows her stuff. Highly recommend to take advanced mathematics courses with her

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very nice lady. But oversimplifies everything making exams very difficult to follow. Most of the material taught in class did not reflect the level of difficulty in the exams.The professors and coordinator that make the exams should have better communication so they can provide the students with the necessary preparation for the exams. COMMON SENSE

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• 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:

Nice lady makes calculus simple. Helps a lot when you ask but don't try to play games because she won't put up with it.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MTH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I HATE MATH!!!! She was very good, her accent was not thick at all so she was quite easy to understand. She always helped me when I needed it and it was a lot. I went to her office on a weekly basis to get help and I just hope I pass the final now. Never liked this subject until I met her!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Basically you teach yourself math. If you do the homework the tests are easy. I did not find it particularly useful to listen to her in class. She barely does any example problems and spends most of the time on theory.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MTH243
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, knows what she is talking about. She is really nice and will make sure you understand the class

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MTH362
• 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:

Great teacher. She does have an accent but if you can get passed it, she is very clear. She really knows what she's talking about and tends to make the material interesting. She also focuses on what matters and doesn't waste time on what doesn't.