Arline Norkin - University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Amherst, MA

Professor: Arline Norkin

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Massachusetts - Amherst, Amherst, MA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had her for math101,which for me was a very low level math course, therefor her teaching didn't really affect me as I already knew most of the material. If you are taking her for a class that may be difficult for you, she will probably not be the best, as she isn't great at clearly explaining. Pretty boring, just does examples at board all class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am currently in her math 102 class which is a lower level class than I should be in. She does a terrible job explaining things clearly and says things in ways that don't make sense. She writes her lessons on the white board in barely legible writing and speaks quietly. This class is awful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her examples and notes contradict each other, and what you find on MyMathLab and Exams. She is not clear, and doesn't clear points of confusion. The class did horrible on our 2nd exam and she was baffled as to why. Horrible at explaining everything. If you don't have a friend to help you, you are going to fail. I feel helpless and stupid.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Arline Norkin is the WORST teacher I have ever had. She does not teach the material but rather just copies what is on the piece of paper to the board. Also, she does not answer student questions, but rather just points at the example. Please save yourself and AVOID this teacher.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst teacher i've ever had. She doesn't instruct or teach you, all she does is copy work from a piece of paper onto the board without any explanation. Moves very fast and doesn't answer students questions in class. speaks ver quietly so you need to sit in the first or second row if you want a shot at absorbing any material. DONT TAKE.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures are difficult to sit through because she rarely understands the questions people in class ask. She goes very fast. Her teaching style is very old fashioned, as she has a great deal of trouble figuring out her computer and how to work it. Her homeworks are on MyMathLab and aren't terrible, and all tests are multiple choice.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst Teacher at UMass. Not helpful at all, only learned because the TAs were helpful. Very confusing notes and explains everything poorly, if at all.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PRECALC102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't get hung over by the words and look for the mathematical component. She doesn't get to the point very fast. She teaches with a lot of fluff, so look for things that are more important. HW online sometimes teaches better, so do that. Her notes ARE useful, but make sure you look past the wording and focus on the main point.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sit near the front because you can hardly hear her. Moves very quickly through material, but it's doable if you understand the material. Webassign is used. I would suggest taking this class with the course chair Meeks. Overall, the class isn't bad, but I would choose a different professor.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH233
• 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 thought the teacher was very good. She clearly presented the Multivariable material and a lot of it was easy to follow. Also the class itself wasn't too bad as long as you did the HW and just read a little in the book. As long as you pay attention the course is really easy.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH233
• 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:

Possibly the worst math teacher I have ever had. Further proof that administrators can not teach. Avoid like the plague.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Tough Prof, but fair...always willing to help if you have real questions.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She was a great professor. Her take home quiz were a good challenge and were very helpful in learning the material. She would always go over the a few homework problems in the beginning of class and she was very clear. She is the best math professor i have had so far.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

unquestionably one of the best teachers at UMASS. The students who gave bad reviews should quit complaining and do the work. If they try, the will be successful because she cares

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Easily one of the best teachers at the university. She's not easy, but very fair and extremely helpful. I highly recommend her

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best teacher I've ever had!!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

?I liked this class because she totally OWNED all the math noobs, but I was pretty much a clanner by that point so she was on my side.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH233
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very rude and condescending. Extremely boring and vague on topics. Dont bother to class even if youre 1 minute late(seriously). She will make feel stupid when it comes to math. Avoid her at all costs, revolve your schedule so you wont have her.The only good review about her was probably given by her

Rating # 19

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

she's extremely rude and condescending

Rating # 20

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

made me hate math