Mike Marzinske - Inver Hills Community College

Professor: Mike Marzinske

Department: Mathematics

College: Inver Hills Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STATS1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's a tough class with lots of homework for sure, so if you don't have a set amount of time during the week to sit down and just do math for an hour or two, you're gonna have a bad time. But if you put the time and effort into it, you will learn the material, and I mean really learn it. Very energetic and passionate about making math relevant.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH1103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fast passed and his test are hard. You learn a lot in his class but you will walk out being able to do things well and feeling knowledgeable

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mike is an awesome teacher. You get so much out of this class. Its challenging but as long as you put in time you should do well. Theres a lot of outside class work like weekly projects but he is easily accessible and ready to explain further

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1133
• 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:

He has such a presence when he teaches that it is hard to NOT pay attention. He makes classes so much more enjoyable. He's my favorite professor on campus despite me not enjoying math all that much. He has great study guides. IF YOU DON'T LEARN THE CONCEPTS BEHIND PROBLEMS YOU WILL FAIL. Don't think he is a plug and chug teacher. Learn why, not how

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: 1103STATS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am a PSEO student and had to take statistics for graduation this year. This class is very difficult and I worked really hard for a C, but Im also not a math person. There is a lot of online homework and a Minitab assignment always given out every two weeks or so, some take hours to complete. Mike is very loud and expressive, but good instructor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 1103STATS
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had. The class is so hard and I spent 15 hours a week on it. I'm taking it online and we had to go in for 3 tests and they were all very hard and he takes a ton of points off for the tiniest mistake. His video lectures are soooo boring and long. He doesn't like when you email him directly and is not helpful atall

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH1118
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I'm a PSEO student and decided to take the easier route of college algebra instead of Pre-Calc. luckily I can drop later than most students. The review for the class was expected to be really difficult, which it was. When I came back the tuesday of the second week, at least half of the class had dropped. I was told by Mary to avoid Mike for future.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Had this professor for my Calc. 2 class.. Worst mistake ever! Would give us notes to print out on his website, during class he would skip some of them because they were too hard. Most quizzes and exams were nothing like the homework and pre-test he would give.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH094
• 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:

Mike is an intense guy. I liked his class but I had to work real hard (advance reading) to keep up with him. He provides un-graded MyMathLab homework and assigns take-home exercises that he makes himself. I appreciate his grading style which focuses on assessing your understanding of the concepts instead of just the correct solution.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1118
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I decided to take College Algebra 1 with him even after reading all the negative reviews he had. He will not take the time to help you understand lecture content so expect to find and answer your own questions because he will not help. Test content does not correlate with quiz and homework content. I strongly consider listening to previous reviews.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH1134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mike has a very fast pace - if you miss a class or two, you have missed a lot. He has lots of energy, and is definitely passionate about math. Do not skip classes, as you never know when he will do a quiz. He is always willing to help, and actually encourages students to seek his assistance when they are stuck.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely energetic guy who is very willing to help but don't expect a straight answer. Makes you work for a good grade and he moves super fast so hold tight.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I walked out of that class everyday with a headache, because he literally shouts at all times. All I kept thinking was "this is a tiny classroom, everyone can hear you, calm down please!" He's also kind of mean? Whenever I asked for help he always answered in a sarcastic "you should know this" kind of way. I used to love math until I took his class

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mike will make you work for the class. If you put in the time and complete the work you will do fine. You better get used to explaining why things work. Mike was very energetic. I always had class during his posted office hours, but no problem since he was always around and welcomed questions at other times. Thanks for all the help!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 1103
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Moves at an incredibly fast pace, lectures almost always go 5-10 minutes long, has an extremely loud voice, expect weekly projects, class average for the tests were always around 60-70%, gives pop quizzes, one of the most difficult teachers I have ever dealt with, online homework answers on mystatlab are often wrong.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 1118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This should have been difficult considering I took pre-calc in high school & passed with a high B. I am fairly good at math & struggled greatly with this course. The material is not hard--it's how he teaches it. Pop quizzes nearly every week, your grade is basically composed of 4 tests 100pts each. Class avg test scores were between 58%-69%. Awful.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Feels the need to yell in lecture, if you have this professor be ready to have a headache after every single class period.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH1118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him if math is not your subject!! He suddenly gives quizes in class with no advice, does scratch work on board, he expects you to know everything. Since the first day he gives you homework and puts deadlines on fridays which is not good if you are not on campus. Only have 3 attempts for each problem online and 1 for quizes!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1119
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I worked my tail off, but I am very prepared for my calculus class. Mike was always available in his office although he was relocated the semester I took him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH1103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Enthusiastic. Chanllenging exams, but if you do the work and attend class, it is all there.