Stanley Rothman - Quinnipiac University

Professor: Stanley Rothman

Department: TBD

College: Quinnipiac University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take him. He's really hard to talk to in class and makes bizarre policies that are really difficult to follow and he tends to not convey his rules well. He also teaches in a way that makes you feel stupid. Gives way too many handouts and they rarely help. Even worse online.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. Rothman is a bitter old man who doesnt care. Probably the worst class I have ever taken at QU. He wrote the textbook himself so good luck finding outside sources to help you complete work. He gave probably over 100 handouts that meant nothing to me. There are quizzes every class based on the homework, so get ready to work.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MA226SPS225
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rothman doesn't really do anything online. A great deal of paper handouts. A really nice guy who makes you work for your grade.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MA176
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have had some bad teacher in my life but nothing compares to Stanley Rothman. He does not care about his students and yells at you if you make a mistake in front of the class. He can't really teach at all and doesn't take attendance. Quizzes every class but they're open note. He wrote the textbook himself so there are no outside sources to help.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

If you have never taken statistics before, he is not the prof. for you. However, if you took stats in the pass he is easy. Everything is open note and open book. There are very frequent quizzes, but if you do the work you're fine. I would recommend ONLY if you're good at statistics. He does care about his students though and wants everyone to pass.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• 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:

Honestly, one of the worst professors I've had at QU, he's all over the place I always left the class confused. If you can choose another prof.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Rothman may not be the greatest lecturer (kinda boring), but everything (quizzes & exams) are open notes. He uses the book for the 1st half of the semester, but then uses photocopies of a book he co-wrote for the 2nd half. Form groups or use your 'buddy' to check your hw. He changes the weight of your exams (+) if you have shown improvement.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• 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:

Very nice man, but his lectures are all over the place and quizzes every class are based on HIS version of teaching so you cant even look to the book for help. Tutors didnt know how to help either. Wouldnt take again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

first off- if you aren't good at teaching yourself material DO NOT TAKE HIM. Rothman is a really genuine nice professor, but the way he teaches is by giving you handouts with notes and example problems. doesn't really show anything on the board. I must have had over 100 handouts by the end of the semester! no tests! & midterm & final are open note

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MA226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes almost every class. Either reading or on material he did not teach in class. He wrote the text book so it is impossible to look at outside examples or double check your work. Really nice guy but does not teach. 2 friends of mine recommended I take this class and I am very disappointed. If you cannot do statistics well definitely avoid.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MA226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Quizzes every class but everything is open book. If you don't understand the homework you won't pass the quiz. Lectures make absolutely no sense and most people do other work in the class. Can't hear you well at all. Many people just either didn't show up or left right after the quiz bc there's literally no point in staying. Teach it to yourself.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MA226
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy, but lectures drag on and on! Lots of extra credit opportunities, and there's only one major test. All open book.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MA275H
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you took Statistics in high school, or have had any past experience with statistics, you will pass easily. You get homework every night and have quizzes very often, but he picks questions from the homework for the quizzes. Easy 100's. Only difference between regulars and honors is the end of the year project which everyone got a 100 on.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

TAKE HIS CLASS! Easy A as long as you abuse peer fellows and do every homework assignment. Homework counts for quiz grades so do homework and you will pass. Very cute guy and very passionate! Definitely take his class!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very nice. Sometimes makes no sense. Use your peer fellow to your advantage. Hes funny too.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Rothman is by far the easiest MA275 professor you could take. He's a cute, little old man who really cares about his students. He gives you problems from the book once a week and at the end of the week you have a quiz based on a couple of the homework questions. Everything is open note and open book. Best prof. for biostats, TAKE HIM!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rothman overall is a really nice guy who cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed. Each week you will have an open notebook test based off the homework he assigned last class. Would definitely recommend if you are willing to do the homework each week, it is a lot but makes the class really easy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MA226
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Boring teaching style, but the grades are based off of quizzes that are every class period. Also has the longest current teaching tenure at the school so he's very old fashioned, writes everything on a chalkboard. Most quizzes are pretty easy and everything is open note. One mid-term, one project, but no final.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MA275
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rothman is not what I expected. Yes, everyone loves the idea of open note quizzes. NOT GOOD. If you don't understand the homework you're screwed. He nor the peer tutor can help with the homework problems and me and my buddies always have different answers. He is not accessible outside of class. He is a good person, not a good teacher.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MA226
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy class, but you need to be willing to put in the work. You have classes every week on homework problems, so if you do your homework, you will pass the quizes, they are also open notes. Only 1 test and it was open notebook. His lectures can be somewhat boring, but not to bad. Hes very passionate about the subject, only take if interested in spor