William Schilla - University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Professor: William Schilla

Department: Mathematics

College: University of Wisconsin - La Crosse

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

HIs notes are straight out of the book. He is a terrible explainer of the contents. I ended up dropping the course because I wasn't passing his class, and he would never email me back when I had questions on homework.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MTH145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

There is a lot of homework, but it's not graded. However, I would do it because it makes the exams REALLY easy. If you've taken Stats before and just need to take this class as a gen ed or degree requirement, definitely take it with Schilla. The class is super straightforward and the material isn't super complicated.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH145
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Schilla was the worst teacher I had at UWL. Now Statistics is a hard subject, so you'll really need a teacher who is understanding, easy to follow, and proficient at explaining notes. Schilla is none of those. He often did his own work wrong, his response to most of our questions was "just because", and he never explains points deducted.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Schilla is incredible! I did NOT want to take Stats but he made it easier. He was very thorough when explaining and was great at answering questions. He is old and it shows when he often forgets what he's doing... but he's an adorable old man and I would recommend taking him anytime!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I haven't taken a stats class before this, and he made it easier than I thought it would be. Most of the work is on a calculator so you don't have to memorize equations and he lets you use a note sheet on all exams. The homework isn't graded but I would still recommend doing them. He really cares about his student's success.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: STAT145
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Schilla may be pretty old, but he truly cares about your success in the class. The class has no quizzes or pop quizzes, which is nice. You are graded off of 4 tests, plus a final, and about 7 mini-projects, which are nice for easy points in the class. He can be a tough grader but does want the best for his students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Schilla is great. If you need to take this class to fulfill a general, take Schilla! Homework isn't collected, tests are very straightforward, projects easy. Doesn't hardly use formulas because you just use calculator. Whole course is laughably easy. Because of that, don't take him if you are going to major in stats, this course won't help you.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super sweet, but he can be confusing at times. There are homework assignments every night but they are not collected. He grades based on tests and has a few group projects. Show up and you'll do great!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is not the best teacher, getting pretty old at this point so I think retirement should be considered for him. Definitely passable of a class, but make sure you do the homework.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: STAT145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very nice and funny professor. I suggest doing the homework even though he doesn't collect it. If you go to class, take notes, ask for help if needed, and do the homework, the class is very manageable. He sets you up to pass .

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Schilla is a relaxed, witty, helpful professor. Projects are in groups, and are meant to boost your grade. Tests, projects, and the final are the only grades, so doing homework is critical to succeeding. There are no quizzes, which can either help or hurt your grade. If you go to lecture and do the little homework assigned, you'll do well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He goes pretty slow through notes and is very direct with what you need to know and not know for the test. He switched the quizzes he used to give out into ungraded reviews which is awesome, so just a couple tests throughout that weren't too bad. He tends to be forgetful and makes some mistakes on the notes but we just point them out and he's good.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MTH145
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved Mr. Shilla, such a sweet old man and he explains things clearly. He may not know how to answer questions sometimes but his lectures are easy to follow. Also, although the homework is not graded, I suggest doing it as if it were because it will make for an easier A on tests and quizzes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I struggle a lot with math, and Schilla made the class very easy. Assigns homework that reflects the questions that will be on the exam, and goes through them in class. Is clear with what he expects in your answers. He also lets you use an equation sheet on the exams. Exams are pretty easy if you've done the homework, and asked questions. Take him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed class with Schilla. He is the cutest man ever. He's so funny and very approachable with questions. His notes are all hand written and he goes pretty fast. Do your homework to check your understanding. It's easy to fall behind with the assignments with all your other homework so stay on top of it. Great guy!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: STAT145
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor, explaining the problems in an easy way, if you show up in class and take notes, it would be very easy. Try not to skip class, cuz you'll miss some key points, although he doesn't take attendance too often. Regular quizzes and exams, but he has sample tests too. Easy A.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH151STATS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Schilla has got to be one of my favorite teachers. He is a funny older man who brightens up the room with his humor and ability to connect with students. He teaches exactly what you need to know for the tests and Exam. He goes out of the way to help others if they don't understand. He made Statistics the best. Definitely, take Dr. Schilla

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I've always hated stats, but Dr. Schilla made me look forward to class. Cutest old man I've ever seen and constantly cracks jokes during lecture. Lectures are easy to follow and class is finished early almost every day. he gives practice sheets before exams and helps so much for exams which are super straight forward. best choice i've made!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr Schilla makes Stats easy. He only teaches what you need to know and gives a formula sheet to use on exams and quizzes. Show up to class everyday and you'll do fine. Homework isn't all that important if you pay attention in class. His reviews are what is on the exam. You always know what to expect. He is a fun old man with a sense of humor

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: STATS145
• 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 Schilla is a wonderful teacher. STATS is not an easy class and he makes the class enjoyable. He is very helpful outside the class room I go to office hours the day before every quiz/test and I did well. Although class / homework is not mandatory it is in your best interest to go to every class and do the HW so you don't fall behind.