Monte Boisen - University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

Professor: Monte Boisen

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Idaho, Moscow, ID

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH461
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Monte is really big on making sure that the tests follow along where the majority of the class is at. He gives you three hours for the tests. You pretty much HAVE to attend class every day and go to as many office hours as possible, otherwise you'll drown quickly.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH461
• 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:

The subject matter is difficult, but Monte honestly does his best to ensure that each student understands the materials. He plans his office hours around student schedules and is always willing to take the time to help.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH215
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is an intro proofs class, which was really hard at first, but Monte did a good job getting us through it. I'm looking forward to taking a class from him in the future.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH462
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor has a hard time communicating with the students. His expectations are rarely clear. Unfortunately, he is the chair of the Math department, so there is no one to complain to about him and his poor teaching style. I will try my best to not take another course he is teaching.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH461
• 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:

The best math teacher at U of I. He tries his best to make sure every student in the class understands what is going on. Students actually attend his office hours. Tests make up most of the grade and can be quite difficult. But he usually gives students a second chance to correct their mistakes.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH461
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Class is a joke so that math education majors can get a degree without having to do any real math. Hope that you aren't planning on ever pursuing math beyond the undergraduate level, because this class won't help you at all. Monte is the chair of the math department - unfortunately he can get away with whatever he wants.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH461
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you think that the class will prepare you for graduate school, you are fulling yourself. I was hoping the class would be challenging, but it was a waiste of time

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH461
• 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:

VERY helpful. Wants everyone to learn and understand. Material isn't easy, but Monte makes it easy.