John Zhang - Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Professor: John Zhang

Department: TBD

College: Indiana University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MA217
• 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:

Just avoid taking him at all costs. I have a 4.0 and this class is going to ruin it. I've spent all my evenings and weekends on this homework just to end up failing it. Excel templates don't work, you're not allowed to use a stats calc, he is good at stats but NOT good at teaching it. He teaches it as if we already know it. Don't waste your time

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH214
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Take this course ONLINE. Lots of extra credit to help your grade. Has helpful videos on moodle that helps with homeworks. The 4 tests are non cumulative. You get 3 hours for each test. Im gonna have so much extra credit built up so that Ill only need like a 20% on the next test to get an A.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I've ever had. I'm a 4.0 student and I can barley handle it. He doesn't teach and laughs at you when you answer questions wrong. He is constantly trying to make us use Excel when no one really knows how. All of the homework is online quizzes and if you don't pass you don't get credit. Hard to understand him so avoid if you can

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: STATS217
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely horrible, I'm a good student who put the time into this class and would spend 10 hours + trying to figure out homework that he said should take 10 minutes. I ended up withdrawling as did half of my class. Do not take this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MA217
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor I ever had. I asked him several time for help and he did not help. He is also very rude. When you ask question be ready for an attitude. Best thing is don't take him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH412
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy is really rude. He doesn't teach much yet expects us to know all of the material. He claims it is his job to ask questions to students, not the other way around. Not very clear on what he wants at any point, and grading criteria is inconsistent from student to student. Do not take him if possible.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH217
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I should have taken this class online because you basically teach yourself. He is AWFUL. the worst. He doesn't teach, he fills in his notes, you can barely understand him. He gets mad when you don't know a question. DO NOT TAKE HIM

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH412
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly one of the most unorganized and ineffective professor i've had. His style of teaching is constantly asking students questions and chastising us if we didn't know or were wrong. Very hard to follow since he stated multiple times that our textbook was wrong and his notes had many typos. Made up hwk on the spot & didn't state his expectations

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: STATS217
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Online, posted very helpful videos to guide students through the course, as well as plenty of extra credit.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Zhang was one of the most frustrating professors I've taken. He doesn't even know the material (once said "I just learned this yesterday" in class) and rolls his eyes at you when you ask questions. Tests have nothing to do with what the content in class. Getting a B was something I had to really really try for, which is ridiculous. Do not take.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Zhang is by far the worst professor I've experienced yet. He is difficult to understand, he moves very fast, and he is sometimes unsure of what he is teaching. Additionally, much of the test material is more difficult than anything he includes in class notes and homework. I strongly advise you to transfer classes if he is your professor.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MA217
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Please just avoid at all costs. The examples he does in class do not even answer what he is asking in the question and if you try and figure it out it'll confuse you even more in the class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH217
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Basically, if you don't try or take the class seriously, you won't do well and it will be your own fault and he will not feel sorry for you. He is very approachable during his office hours. He has an accent that didn't bother me but it bothered other students in my class. He made salty remarks at the students who don't try and they were funny.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH417
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

don't worst teacher I've ever had

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH214
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Zhang gets a lot of negative feedback. The truth is, he's a stat-whiz and has an accent, but what foreign professor doesn't? His STAT 214 class was very informative and his tests were very manageable. He gives a LOT of extra credit opportunities, so there's little reason to fail. I'm going to minor in stats, looking forward to having him again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 417
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very condescending, makes you feel stupid for any question that you ask. STAY AWAY.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 417
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You can barely understand anything he says, very poor English. He doesn't actually teach you what you're doing. You kinda just have to copy down what he does and hope you can teach yourself. We use the program R and he doesn't even know how to use it. Very condescending. STAY AWAY.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH217
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid him at all costs. Do not take this professor. He doesn't speak english well, he is rude to students, what i am learning isn't even math!! If you want to teach yourself everything, have mental break downs daily, spend hours doing work, and go to every single class, then this is for you. This is the worst professor i have ever had! DONT TAKE IT

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH217
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Zhang is sweet, but the class itself is very difficult. Be sure to take extra notes than the ones he gives you, as his are not very detailed. Also be sure to pay close attention when he makes Excel templates, they are ESSENTIAL to completing the homework and tests.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH217
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

All depends on how you learn, use excel for calculations. Around 4 homework assignments a week and exams all online. Posts videos on moodle if you miss class but you dont want to miss much and watch him demonstrations. Im good at stats and liked the class i just tended to forget to do the online assignments