Paul Allen - University of Alabama

Professor: Paul Allen

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Alabama

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mandatory class is what he tells you, but your attendance does not count towards or against your grade. You can even get 10% extra credit for doing hw a day in advance.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher who really knows what he's talking about. Breaks things down well and does step by step process. Hilarious and sarcastic. Don't ask a dumb question or he will roast you. Drops some homeworks and a test. Plenty of oportunities to succeed in the class. Do the Homework the practice helps a lot with the tests.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MA125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I stopped going to class after syllabus week and ended with an A+, as long as you can do the review easily, you will make an A on the test.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Allen is an amazing calculus professor! If you show up to lecture, he will notice you and be more willing to help outside of the classroom. He does take attendance, but it does not count towards the grade. As with all UA math classes, there is nightly homework, so just stay on top of it! One of the most caring professors at UA!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dull but effective. Show up to class and he'll teach you what you need to know to do well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Allen is soft spoken and hard of hearing, so his lectures aren't anything phenomenal, but he's always prepared to help walk you through the work. As long as you do the homework and exam reviews, you should have no trouble passing. Doing the homework early gives you 10% extra credit, so I definitely recommend doing that. Safe choice for MATH125.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Allen is a good choice for cal 1, but you probably wont need him at all. I was never someone to skip class, but with this class I stopped going about halfway through the semester. Can just teach yourself the material with the online program for homework

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• 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:

Professor Allen is very sweet and pretty good at explaining the material. He goes very slow and allows questions anytime. He is a little hard of hearing so speak up if you need to say something. You get a bonus if you turn your homework a day early (it's all online). Your entire grade is based on all the homework and four tests.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Allen is definitely the best choice for MATH125. He is so sweet and cares and his students success. I found the class challenging but if you put in the work you should be fine. He takes attendance but it isn't part of your grades and all the notes are posted online, which I suggest printing for class. Do the homework early for extra credit.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Allen is a decent teacher. I went to class everyday but I normally taught myself as his lectures are dull. The tests were just like the homework, the only thing that was harder was the exam. It had the hardest questions from the study guide, but was still directly from the study guide.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Allen lectures extremely slow so if you're worried about calc definitely take him. As long as you can learn from either the lectures or the homework you'll do fine. Do the homework early for the extra credit and study the review a lot before exams for A's.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Allen is the most bland person I have ever met. If youre taking cal 1 for the first time, be prepared to teach yourself based off of the assigned homework. There is extra credit if you do the homework early and you get 2 attempts on the tests which is nice. Overall, hes alright.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I highly recommend taking Dr. Allen for math 125. Attendance isn't mandatory (I stopped showing up halfway through the semester), plus all the notes are uploaded on Blackboard. Honestly, only show up if you're struggling with a concept because watching him work the problems definitely helps. For sure an easy A+.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Allen is the nicest guy, and really wants people in his classes to succeed, but his lessons are enough to put you to sleep. Tests are identical to review problems, and review problems are identical to homework.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MA125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Straight-forward guy. Dr. Allen explains things at a good pace, but his voice can get a little monotone. He goes over some homework problems in each class which is helpful. The tests are just like the homework/reviews. If I had to take another math, I would choose Allen's class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought this class was easier than AP calculus back in high school because Allen did a great job preparing us for tests. Just complete the homework, and KNOW THE REVIEWS inside and out and you will have no problem receiving a good grade. I'm not a math person, but I got a 98 on the final, so as long as you put the work in you'll be fine!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The requirements are straightforward, the homework is easy to chegg, and Allen explains the basics over and over. Very slowly. A lot.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Allen knows what he's talking about. He's good at explaining concepts and works out homework problems when asked to. He's somewhat dry but if you're here to learn not to be entertained, he's a solid choice. If he was available for other math courses I have to take I'd definitely take him again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Allen is a fantastic professor. I had never taken calculus and went in with some apprehension to the first lecture, but he makes the material very easy. His lectures tend to be slow, as he goes over every step with painstaking detail. However, he is very hard of hearing, so he probably won't understand you if you ask a question.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Allen is a really great professor if this is your first time taking calculus. He teaches it in a very simple way but the class goes by VERY slow. With that being said, he posts all his notes online and attendance is not mandatory. He also gives 10% extra credit on all homework if it is submitted more than 24 hours in advance.