Adam Goodykoontz - West Virginia University

Professor: Adam Goodykoontz

Department: TBD

College: West Virginia University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH153
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's not a bad person or instructor, but he uses easy problems to teach the class the lecture, then you find out he hasn't taught everything & that most of the problems are not like the ones he showed on the board. I don't recommend him if you haven't had any previous calculus experience/knowledge. Prepare to learn the concepts outside of class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 153AND154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesnt explain well in lectures and doesnt make the exams until test day so he doesnt give you a study guide or tell you anything you need to focus on. Wouldnt take if youve never had calc before.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH154
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very good at teaching calculus for everyone to understand! He was my second calculus professor and he is very good at teaching the subject. If you understand your homework then you should do well on exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH153
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Goodykoontz was a very average professor. In lectures, he often talked so fast he would get ahead of himself and for a math professor, had poor handwriting that made some problems incomprehensible. If you haven't had calculus before, I would suggest another professor. I think he is fine for those who have calc backgrounds.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH153AND154
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, explains calculus really well if you have never had calc before. I would absolutely recommend him for 153 and 154

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The classes are fantastic, and he explains everything very well and is concise. There is not a lot of homework and it's really just enough to help you apply and learn the material. I would absolutely take him again for any math class I could.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good teacher but sometimes talks really fast so you have to keep up. He is always available during office hours if you need extra help with the homeworks and is willing to meet up by appointment. He genuinely wants everyone to do well if they're willing to work for it. You can miss 3 classes without losing points and there was extra credit.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH154
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, talks so fast he trips over himself though. You will learn well though

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The class is self paced but is willing to help if you need it. They say that attendance is mandatory but it's not. He was very hard to get a hold of outside of class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH153
• 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:

calc will never be an easy class without the effort, but as a teacher he was so helpful and very nice. very laid back but also actually cares about his students and treats you respectfully. when material in class gets hard, his office hours are extremely helpful

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH153
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Goodykoontz is a very respectable professor. I am glad that I chose his class for 153 as he is a very clear teacher and is always available for his students if they need help. Cares a lot and sometimes is witty.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH153
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good teacher, overall good guy. Never had taken any kind of calc before and understood him very well. He doesn't make the tests though so do study and do all the HW. he is very helpful in office hours and geniually wants all his students to do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH154
• 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:

Great teacher. Answers all your questions and seems to really care about his students. He repeats himself a lot but it is only going to help you really understand what you are learning.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH153
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Goodykoontz gives organized lectures with plenty of examples. He's friendly and approachable, but occasionally works out problems a bit too fast if class time is running out. I had little exposure to calculus before taking 153 and did well on the first few exams but struggled towards the end of the term. Take advantage of his practice tests.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A genuinely good guy. Math 122 is self-paced, but he's always willing to help and is great at explaining things. Would definitely take again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He was good.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 153AND154
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very excellent teacher! Makes complicated methods easy to understand. He really teaches you the information. His method of teaching is the best. If you didn't take Calc in high school, you might struggle a little - you can always go to him for help. He goes by his syllabus. Only need your book if you want the extra practice, but need online code.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CALC156
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher although he stutters when he speaks and talks fast like an auctioneer. Would recommend.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Likes what he teaches. Speaks VERY fast, it's hard to keep up sometimes. He's clear but he rambles a lot, going back and forth. Notes on the board are very clear though. Not my favorite math professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH153AND154
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Guy! Very Organized! Known to cancel class the day before a great. If you take good notes and study you will do well.