Joseph Stephen - Northern Illinois University

Professor: Joseph Stephen

Department: TBD

College: Northern Illinois University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Exams are difficult, but if you show up to class and show that you care, he will give you 150/650 of your points for "participation,quizs,etc", boosting your grade. His lectures are very word heavy for a math class, but helps you understand.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• 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:

I would recommend 100% very caring. Show him that youre trying hard and hell help you pass

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The good: he is really nice and genuinely cares that you learn the material and, if you put in the work and ask for help, he will offer it. The bad: he's very disorganized (my class didn't ever get a syllabus so tests seemed to be assigned at random) and his lectures can be confusing and make the material seem harder than it is.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is very confusing when he is giving his lectures. They are very different from the homework that is given. Is willing to help any student but makes it confusing. His handwriting is very hard to read so keep up with him, so pay attention !!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy, seems to care but is lazy. Never had a syllabus, goes fast sometimes in lectures, handwriting is hard to read. Said he would post notes online but never did. Rarely would follow through on things he says he'll do like post a study guide on a certain day. Collected HW only once and took attendance 4 times, no quizzes and 4 easy tests.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAT211
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a really nice guy. he definitely wants his students to pass. He des preach bumping students who show up so I made it a point to show up and sit up front. I frequently talked to him but his regular office hours weren't available for me. Students who seek help in office hours are guaranteed the pass.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MTH211
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Stephen is a good professor if you wanna pass . As long as you do all of the homework, do good on the quizzes, and show up to class, he gives extra points for attendance, and extra credit. If your a bad test taker, I recommend Stephens. I failed all of the tests and still walked away with a C+. He curves based on total performance.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH360
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This professor was terrible. He was very kind, but never got our assignments back to us in a timely manner. He also didn't teach content that he said would be on the final, and the teaching was incredibly disorganized. I do not recommend taking his class in the future.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The biggest problem is that the class is hard. Stephen is a nice guy who knows what he's talking about but has a habit of getting lost in the math and not teaching. Don't be afraid to go to the MAC for help and your recitation is a god send.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• 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:

He was great! After taking this class once before I needed to make sure I was on it so I could pass this time. I went to office hours every week and he was very helpful , he assured me if I continued to come I would pass and I did. Test are hard but his practice test help , although class isn' mandator he sometimes gives out random extra credit.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

lecture is a joke long examples that make no sense, we don't even do problems that are on the homework. Webassign is horrible. 2-3 homework assignments due a week test are ridiculously hard especially compared to other professors who teach this course. Don't waste your time with the practice exams either. Nothing like the real thing.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH240
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Nice guy. However, he didn't seem prepared for lecture. Scribbled notes, sometimes rambled, and would often fly through without getting feedback from the class. I needed to read the book to keep up. If you're a self starter, you'll do okay. Positive note: Exams can be challenging, but doing the practice exams helps. Also gives generous exam curves.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAT211
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He likes to work through long drawn out examples in class that don't make sense then tell us we won't need to know it for test. Practice exams are a joke they don'5 resemble actual exam at all. He doesn't realize not everyone in his lecture is as smart as him. Homework assignments are also ridiculous long. Only pro is lenient curves for class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The class wasn't super hard if you went to class and took notes. His notes can be a little scattered and confusing at times, but he is really looking to help students do well in the class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a really good teacher. Some people may complain about him and understanding him, but if you simply ask him for help or seek him out, he will be there. Very nice guy! Pay attention in class and detailed notes are very important, also do homework, he collects it!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH420
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Stephen (Buck) is literally the best math professor I have ever had. I was also in his Honors Math 232 class. His lecture style is casual, and he will go over something 500 times until you get it if he has to. He is always willing to meet in his office, and visits are totally worth it! I wish I could have him for every math course I take!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It's a math class, so it isn't all to entertaining. You go over the basically the quiz problems before the quiz and the tests are straight forward and on the easier side. I did the homework for the first chapter then never did the homework again because he doesn't grade it and goes over examples again. Shows up late but an awesome guy

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very helpful, but not clear sometimes. He clearly presents the information and gives examples on why you would use what you are learning. Learn the terminology for every chapter. The tests are not tricky, but make sure you study. Overall, I passed the class with a B- and that was with minimal effort. Take the class with him if you can.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had to take math 101 as a requirement freshman year. He's a nice guy but completely monotone. The lectures were almost unbearable. Easy and boring class but GO to the lectures, there are miniquizzes that will really affect your grade. You need to buy the book to be able to do the homework assignment.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class is SO BORING. I'm wide awake when I get there, but I nearly fall asleep every class. He speaks super soft and writes his lectures where you can read half the words. He does not respond to emails. I have to follow him after class as he walks away for questions. Shows up late to most classes. Nice guy and is lentient but no personality.