Peter Vachuska - University of Wisconsin at Washington County

Professor: Peter Vachuska

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Wisconsin at Washington County

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAT105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really nice professor. Willing to work with difficult schedules. Admits his mistakes. Can laugh at himself. Is very helpful.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome professor, willing to work with you on schedule issues, does not bother with unnecessary work, and wants you to succeed! For 105 we only used the book for homework assignments which were not mandatory. 110 we started using a software program that requires homework to be completed, sometimes difficult because his teaching style is different.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAT110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Didn't have to attend class, but if you did it was worth it. Gives review sheets for tests that are helpful for studying. Makes a few mistakes on the board but otherwise easy to understand concepts and gives good examples.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAT110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's very nice, sometimes he just makes a few mistakes while teaching. He always catches himself though.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH105AND110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice teacher! Made the really hard chapters simple and easy to understand!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAT221
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Peter is the Best professor around! very nice, amazing dry humor. He is always willing to help. I went to his office twice a week and he was always willing to help me obtain a good mental grasp of the material. I strongly suggest taking him!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I thought he had no idea what he was doing. Multiple times he had to double check his answers and students had to correct him in the middle of lecture. Not having homework was not beneficial to me. If you are not a strong math student you will definitely struggle.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAT211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are great. He explains things in a way that makes things much more understandable. If you copied his board notes exactly into your notebook, you'd know exactly what's going on. (he even writes notes to clear up things on the board!)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

key is to study. if you can get the basics down then you will do well. he doesn't try to trick you on exams, he just wants to know if u understand the lessons.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAT105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very kind, funny, interesting. Better for students who have good understanding of material.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAT105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice. If you understand Algebra prior to taking the class you will have no problems. If not then you may have trouble.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAT105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice. If you are familiar with the material already you will pass with flying colors. If you have a hard time learning algebra you may have trouble.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAT105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice. If you are familiar with the material already you will pass with flying colors. If you have a hard time learning algebra you may have trouble.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH108
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

great professor. gets right into the material doesnt waste any time. very helpful. he gets things graded right away and even sends out emails notifying you. good prof if you dont want to waste time

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAT124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is an interesting character. Loves teaching math and is good at it. Keeping up on assignments is critical in this class. Has a friendly, approachable demeanor and is always happy to help. Tests were moderately difficult.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAT110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy. The study guides are the test, no joke he just changes the numbers a litte bit. If you study the study guides you will pass with flying colors.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAT110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Take this class for an easy A. I got a 98.9% and didn't do my homework at all. Just do the study guides before the tests and you'll be good. Oh and don't even bother going to class unless there is a test or review. You'll pass even if ur a complete idiot.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH110
• 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:

Very easy class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAT221
• 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:

Great teacher for older students who don't have time to do homework every night. He gives plenty of opportunity to do well in his class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAT105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

study guides are handed out before tests which makes it a lot easier. very easy class