Richard Lukaschek - Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Professor: Richard Lukaschek

Department: Mathematics

College: Hofstra University, Hempstead, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Sweet old man. Tells you test questions. 3 tests and final counts twice. Gives quizzes but they don't count and serve as a test for yourself. You need the book to do the homework. Test problems are from the homework and examples in class. PLEASE know the definitions inside and out. Class can be boring but pay attention and don't skip.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH050
• 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:

Overall good teacher. Test questions are almost the same as hw questions. Final based on test questions. Doesn't check homework but if you pay attention in class and do homework you'll get an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH071
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his course on math 050 and 071. He would not check your homework so if you have any question, you need to ask him, and he would like to give feedback.. Three tests and the final, not hard. Attend the class is important, because sometimes he would tell you definition of something, which would be on tests.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH71
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Avoid. Single worst professor of my college experience.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH61A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class overall for calculus. Id recommend him. Like every math professor. Gives hw. Takes test from hw so just redo problems before test a few times and make sure there right.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH071
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Overall a great professor, very fair, do all the HWs and follow what you're doing in class and you should be fine on tests. There are 3 tests and one final that counts as 2 tests, lowest grade isn't dropped. Also he's very funny and pokes fun at students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH00650
• 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:

idk what people are complaining about.you go to class, hes willing to explain every homework problem if you don't understand. hes also really funny. 3 exams and a final thats doubled. He can be picky with points but could be worse. i think hes great. took him for 6A ans now pre cal in the fall. BRING YOUR TEXTBOOK he uses it every class

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH071
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Eh, that's how I sum up his class. Not the best professor, his tests are fair though and he tries to make the class laugh. He'll call you out for using your phone. I liked him overall

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH008
• 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:

not sure why everyone thought he was hard. all tests were from HW/class work. the people who didnt understand stats were the ones who were on their phones the whole time while he was teaching. easiest math class i've ever taken. he literally tells you what you need to do to get the answer, but not everyone can comprehend that. 3 tests, 1 final.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH71
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Go to class, take good notes and don't be afraid to deal with his critisizm. Not always the nicest guy but he will tell you what's on the tests and really does want you to do well

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor was ridiculous. He does not curve, there are 3 tests and the final is doubled. The class was ridiculous and I never have been in a class where so many people failed; this professor has no problem failing people. If you are good in math, he will adore you, if you aren't...good luck.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH45
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very well-intentioned teacher, not the greatest I've had but I got an A in the class so I'm not complaining. To understand the material you need to go to class, you can't teach yourself from the book. The tests are very easy if you understand the material

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH50
• 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:

Okay so im not the greatest at math but he lets you know it..i got more help from fellow students than from him. doesnt explain things at all!! he makes you feel stupid if you dont know what he is talking about and isnt afraid to humiliate you in front of a class of your peers...simply dont take him unless you are really good at math! if not be pre

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH045
• 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:

He wasn't too bad. I got a B but i think if i attended class more I would have gotten a better grade. If you miss a day it is hard to catch up. Just attend class pay attention do the homework and you'll be fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BEGCAL
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is not clear...his jokes aren't funny. I could never find him on office hours. His grading on test still boggles my mind. If u are a student who can follow someone who's all over the place, he's your guy. If u need step by step instruction, try someone else. I was miserable the entire semester because of him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH050
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He always makes weird jokes and isnt the best at explaining and he always says YES haha in order to see if we understand. Overall this class wast too difficult as long as you are semi good at math but if you dont put the effort in then this class will be very hard. There are 3 tests and a final..overall i do recommend it

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH8
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very condescending if you ask questions that he thinks you should know. He definitely knows what he's doing, but isn't that great at explaining it to people who aren't good at math.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH71A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

OMG I LOVE PROF. LUKASCHEK!!!! He is one of the best professors I've had... OK so he's not you're average calc teacher (which is awesome) but he explains things really well and is soo funny! He's also really easy to get along with. Think Jack Nicholson!! I took him for precalc and calc and got A's in both. Take him if you have the chance!!! :-D

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Prof Lukaschek is the man. Tests are directly from the homework which he goes over each class until everyone gets it. I am terrible in math and managed to pull my grade from a D on the first test, to a B+ at the end. He is funny and makes class less boring.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH1119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had fun in his class. He's a real character. Not the greatest math teacher but he provided many laughs.