Daniel Anderson - George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Professor: Daniel Anderson

Department: Mathematics

College: George Mason University, Fairfax, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had never taken calculus before taking Anderson's class and it was a bit difficult but you should be fine if you put in the work. He writes down proofs then does a few example problems and explains them in detail. He's a very lenient grader, so if you deserve a D you might get a C in his class. He's a solid choice for calculus 1

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a kind man and is there to help. Do the hw assignments outside of class and you will do well. Exams arent difficult but due to anxiety and the fact that I missed the first exam I fear I may need to retake the class. Put in the work and you should be fine. His lectures are long and boring but slightly helpful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He has a monotonous voice that can put you to sleep if you're tired. When teaching in class, he literally spends 2 hours to go over just 3 example problems and copies off of previous notes he wrote to teach. All he does is write down his examples for you to follow along while watching on the screen projector. Not an efficient teacher at all.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He explains the theory of formulas and will only do 2 examples over the course of 2 hours . So if can't go home and teach yourself everything about this class. This class is not for you, it will be a fail with no prior calc experience.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Calc 1 with Prof. Anderson which is naturally a tough class. The lectures are very boring and it was almost impossible to sit through the lecture. He is very nice and empathetic though. He responds to students' requests and is very understanding. There are quizzes every quiz except the day before the exam but the quizzes are relatively easy

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not bad, but not the best. I hated the Mathematica assignments, they took forever to do but were easy A's. Lectures were boring and not that helpful. I learned more from the textbook. Tests were okay; didn't study as much as I should have but still did well. Mathlab was not required, but it did help me succeed.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Homework is not mandatory grade-wise (save for three assignments) but it is necessary that you do homework to understand material. He's a nice professor; I just felt like he focused too much on theoretical concepts more than the actual working of formulas. Was an incredibly stressful class--would not take again.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take this professor if you are average at math. Lectures are boring but tests are really easy. He gives lots of partial credit, unlike other math professors. He does mathematica assignments and sometimes went to the math center to get help on those. Got B's on exams and quizzes and A's on mathematica assignments. look @ unassigned hw each week.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you've taken Calculus before then this professor is pretty much for you. He isn't that great at teaching. His lectures are super slow and long. I reviewed/taught myself most of the topics at home & I didn't go to class often but still did well in the class. The Mathematica assignments aren't too bad. Overall, the class was alright.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• 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:

Dr. Anderson is great. I wouldn't say this class was an easy A. He makes you work for it. You have to do the non-graded textbook hw in order to be successful. His exams are very straight-forward. Math isn't for everyone but Dr. Anderson makes it very do-able. Thoroughly do the homework and you'll do well. Don't expect to be handed an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great math professor because he teaches in an organized manner. Practice the hw problems before the recitation quizzes and study the quizzes before the exams bc they show up a lot. Watch youtube videos if you need further clarification, DO THE HW!! and go to him or math tutoring lab for help. His tests are not that difficult, you can do it!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: UNIV304
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Anderson is inspiration and encouraging. He had outstanding speakers visit the class. The class was not at all difficult, but I learned a lot of very helpful information. I highly recommend this teacher and this class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor. Getting on A in this class is easy if you go to lecture, take notes, and do the homework. Super helpful at office hours and he's a really lenient grader. One of the best math teachers/profs I've had.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class, just go to the lecture and take notes. Super easy exams.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Anderson was very nice and super approachable. There were complaints about how many times he says um and ok, well he does say those words quite often, but you CAN get pass them. Don't worry about the derivation of rules, just know how to apply them. READ the book, the test questionssame concept. Pretty easy math class overall.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is a very boring class, and his lectures are useless. The only reason I would take his class again is because his tests are easy, and he is a lenient grader. Most of the test questions come straight from the book and his notes, LOL! Just do the homework problems, and you'll get an A on his exams.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was such an awful choice for Calc. I. Having difficulty with math already, his lectures were a considerable percentages of just "um" and "okay" being repeated. 50%+ of the class would skip because lecture was useless. The tests are hard and he and his TA did not seem very approachable. Might be OK with prior calc. experience.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: HNRS110
• 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:

Anderson is great! He is always willing to help you out with whatever you need, and it's very clear what he's looking for. A great guy and one of my favorite professors at Mason.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Anderson's class was one of my favorites as a freshman. He doesn't really care what you do if youre paying attention. If you took AB Calc in high school then his class is a real eye-opener as to how math is taught in college. Buy the book, review for his tests and everything should be good.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Although the classes were pretty boring, if you ever need help outside of class, he's really nice and helpful. The only complaint I would have is the homework. I think it's too difficult for what is being taught in class.