Troy Goodsell - Brigham Young University - Idaho, Rexburg, ID

Professor: Troy Goodsell

Department: Mathematics

College: Brigham Young University - Idaho, Rexburg, ID

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• 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:

Brother Goodsell gives you exactly what you need. He doesn't give busy work or even make you memorize formulas that you're going to forget anyway. All you had to do was the MyMathLab HW and exams that actually tested your knowledge. Phenomenal math teacher. If you skip, you will suffer; especially on exam review days. Write everything down!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: FDMAT112
• 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:

This is the second class Ive taken with brother Goodsell and he is the best math teacher I have taken here. His tests wont completely break you if you dont do well, homework is a big part of your grade. He is pretty generous when it comes to grading tests. He explains the why behind things and will take time to help you if you need it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He taught the reason of why we do things in math and explains things really well! I was terrified for this class but it was my favorite of the semester! He doesn't like the testing center so all the tests are in class, no bubble sheets!:) He also loves to joke around! He explained things in a way that I could understand! My favorite teacher so far!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Took him for 112 and 215. Tests are in class and he allows note cards.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FDMAT112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overal a good guy, but goes off on random tangents gives way too much hw and if you take him you better plan on teaching yourself Calculus.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ME215
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brother Goodsell is all-around a great teacher. Keep up with his notes and his lectures you will be fine. Every Friday there was quiz, one question about the material covered that same week. His tests are like his quizzes and he provides a review for each test. All tests including final are in the class, its MATH, either you understand it or don't!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: FDMAT112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great math professor. He explains things very clearly and is happy to answer any questions that come up mid-lecture. He allows note cards in the tests that arent very hard in the first place. Takes a very practical approach to calculus, understanding that if we need calculus in the industry we will simply look things up if we don't remember it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher. Explains things well. The best part is that he has three tests and final. You can use a notecard on the tests and a whole one side sheet of paper on the final. Tests are in class, relatively short, take home portion and pretty easy. Pay attention and understand the homework and youll do fine.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Brother Goodsell is the best Calculus teacher at BYUI. There are only 3 tests so you have to do well on them, but he usually lets you use a notecard. Quizzes every week, just go to class and they will be easy. Compared to what I saw other friends doing in there CALC class, whatever I was doing always seemed easier. Final was easy. Use tutors, helps

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Brother Goodsell is a pretty good teacher and is very interested in the subject. The first section (section 5) was pretty easy then it gets extremely difficult with section 6 then again section 7 is much easier. If you are going to take this class I recommend getting a tutor to help you review what you learned in class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH109
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Bro. Goodsell loves to lecture, he will explain the history of the formulas for 40 minutes of the class and give one or two examples before leaving you to do hours of online hw. I had to learn everything through the hw program (thank goodness for it), not easy, but doable. Test are in class, 1hr only. He is very lenient with grading tests though.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FDMAT112
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Brother Goodsell is the Best Math teacher I've had. He is very articulate in his lectures. He goes through a little history to make sure you know where what applications came from. And sometimes you find out that some of the words are just dumb words that the human race made up. He puts himself in the students' shoes to understand their questions.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: FDMAT112
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher to take if you plan on learning math outside class with the help of things like Kahn Academy. However, if you are looking for a class where you can attend and learn, DON'T TAKE HIM. He has a great policy on homework. Although late work isn't accepted, every tuesday is when the previous week's is due. There's a quiz every friday

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FDMAT109
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Brother Goodsell is a great guy. He loves math and teaches really clearly. He has an old school lecture style but he is great. Tests are in class and he does things really simple. Stop reading these reviews and go add him!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAT109
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of homework and few tests (3 and the final). Homework is due every day, but it help to understand the concepts. It basically replaced studying for me. Brother Goodsell gives a lecture every day and then does one or 2 practice problems at the end of class. Tests are given in class and are VERY reasonable (no trick questions, tests understanding

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy but he is very traditional (lectures with very few examples when he teaches). Almost everyday has homework, but it's not too much and a week's homework isn't due till the following week's Tuesday. Every week a one or two question quiz on the week's subject. Tests are worth a lot and have very few questions. Also doesn't respond to emails.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH215
• 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:

Great math teacher. If you're sick of teachers who don't teach, you'll love Goodsell. Class is lecture based. Don't be shy about asking questions midlecture- he's good at answering them, but will just keep going if no-one interrupts. I felt like 215 was easier than 112, just because he made things simple and straightforward. Helpful and merciful.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

B. Goodsell is great! He is very flexible. He follows the book. What I really like. HW turned in weekly. Exams in class and 3 last questions at home. He does not see we need a lot of work to learn. His lectures are slow, no rush! this is great for me. He will follow class pace.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH215
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Bro. Goodsell is a mathematician but one of the most down-to-earth ones. His tests weren't as bad as I thought, but obviously you'll still need to study. Everything in short, he was an awesome teacher. Professional with dry humor, which is great for a math class. I wouldn't have passed the class if it wasn't for him and his teaching style.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: FDMAT112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As nice as Brother Goodsell may be he doesn't engage the students in the lecture at all. Plan on listening to him explain new concepts and then not allowing practice in class. He is very intelligent but struggles to effectively convey that knowledge to students. It is difficult to follow along in class and impossible without doing all the homework.