Jim Hendrickson - Indiana University Bloomington

Professor: Jim Hendrickson

Department: TBD

College: Indiana University Bloomington

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: FINITM118
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A really caring professor. He is at tutoring sessions almost every single night and dedicates a lot of time to students outside of class. I personally struggled in this course and should've failed but after meeting with him every day in tutoring he made sure I passed. Seek out help regularly and be rewarded.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I went to class like three times during the semester, and did not understand anything he was saying. However, for me, the class was naturally easy. I pretty much understood all of the homework upon reading the textbook for like ten minutes. If you're naturally good at math, take Hendrickson's class and you'll be fine. If you're not, then don't.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not the end of the world if you get Hendrickson for Finite. Hes not the greatest professor by any stretch of the word, but it is possible to do well in Finite with him. Pay attention to what he says and get help if you dont get something. Do ALL review (WebWork and practice tests) that is offered before a test and you wont have trouble.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Jim is a really interesting dude that's super passionate about math. I can say that you don't need to attend most classes to do well, just be prepared for the extensive online problems. Contrary to what other people say here, he does teach in class and it covers the quizzes. But you have to work to know the material and his class won't be easy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: FINITM118
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had to retake finite and if youre in the same boat Im in, dont take Jims class. We only had class 2x a week and homework 3x a night which ranged from 18-30 questions PER ASSIGNMENT. Jim is a nice guy and hes funny but ignore the good reviews, if you want to have a life outside of finite and not stay up late due to workload, avoid this class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: M118
• 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:

Jim is one of the best professors I've had. I wasn't that great in math before taking this class. But by just attending his classes, attending review sessions, and free ACS tutoring that he provides at Briscoe, I sored above my expectations. This class isn't as hard as people exaggerate it to be. You need to put in some real work to get an A.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Take finite online! Jim was a horrible teacher, he lectured the whole time and tries to be funny but instead you leave not understanding anything. The tests are so hard and he gives way more homework than any of the other teachers. The homework doesn't help as the problems are impossible. I am a good student and strong in math and did poorly.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: FINITM118
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ohhhhh Jim, how I love you buddy. To anyone unfortunately even thinking about taking Jim's class, I'll give you 1 suggestion. Don't. The only people leaving positive reviews about him here are the 5 people in the front row of the lecture hall and the only one's that are big enough d*** riders to laugh at his awful jokes. Please, steer clear.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was worried coming into Finite, not being great at math and hearing a lot of bad things about Finite, but Jim was a really solid professor. Helpful lectures and wanted his students to succeed. The only downside what that there was a decent amount of homework, but its not nearly as bad as other people are saying and it prepared you well for exams.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATHM118
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Finite is a hard class no matter who you take, but Jim was overall a good professor. His lectures aren't the best but he is always very helpful and available at the Briscoe ASC. He gives the most (and the hardest) webwork, but when it came test time I was always grateful for the extra practice. Not the greatest, but definitely not the worst.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you enjoy meaningless busy work, lack of instruction, lack of communication and obscene 20 question webworks then this is the place for you. For example, if he taught you about subtraction in class, the homework that night would be on quantum physics. (I really wish I was joking but that is the actual level of similarity between HW and class)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: FINITM118
• 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:

Gives double the homework and harder problems compared to other teachers. Funny part is, he doesn't teach you how to do any of it. You show up to class, does easy problems, then you go home to a WebWork that is written in hieroglyphics.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you really love doing webwork, he is your man

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: FINITM118
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

the guy's a complete jerk. thinks he has more power than he does.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you get this "teacher" I recommend that you treat the class like an online course. He talks throughout the whole period, but manages to teach nothing, going over only very simple concepts repeatedly. You will have to teach yourself how to do the homework to earn a good grade. I stopped doing the homework to write this, that should say something

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATHM118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He does easy problems in class, then assigns homework not even related to what we learned. Khan Academy is more useful than showing up to his class. If you have this teacher, have fun teaching yourself everything.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATHM118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hendrickson should not have the ability to be rated on this site because he is simply not a professor in any sense. Almost all material will be up to you to learn on your own through very tedious homework. In class he explains very simple concepts that almost always cannot be applied to the homework because the homework is brand new material.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: FINITM118
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Pretty much teach yourself with insane amounts of homework. Doesn't teach what is on the homework and doesn't deal with struggling students at all. If you get put in this class drop or try and change professor.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty cool dude but he gives way too much homework and doesn't teach well. I have to spend hours completing the homework because the majority of it is not even from the lecture and you're left trying to learn the material on your own

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

simply put, my classmates and I have been teaching ourselves. The unfathomable amount of homework rarely correlates to the preceding class and thus we are left to fend for ourselves mainly by using videos. If you get this class, drop it and take it online. It will save you from frustration and sleep deprivation.