Jeff Chen - St. Cloud State University

Professor: Jeff Chen

Department: TBD

College: St. Cloud State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH221
• 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:

Doesn't teach you, expects you to learn new information from doing the homework

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH321
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Chen seems to be kind and passionate about math, but his communication skills are poor. His lectures were very confusing, which forced students to learn MATH321 via the textbook and YouTube rather than from him. The homework seldom prepared us for exams, and he would routinely rush through material to abide by his lesson plan at our expense.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH271
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Chen isnt great at explaining things in class and at his office. He is very picky about how your answers are written, if they arnt exact, you may lose a lot of points even though the answer is correct. He does drop your couple lowest quiz grades however, which does help, as well as letting you know what is gonna be on the exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH271
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Respectful enough, but very tough grader. It was hard to understand his material. On quizzes and assignments, he took lots of points away for improperly notated answers, even if they were mostly correct and showed that you understood the concept.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH271
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Discrete Math is a tough subject, but Dr. Chen makes it understandable. Study for weekly quizzes as similar questions are on tests. Find a good group to do weekly homework packet with. If you are CSCI or SE major, he will prepare you for future classes well (ex. Computer Architecture).

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH191
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

O.K. but a little hard.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He goes through the example problems very quickly. He explains each step as he does it, but it is very very quick. If you don't know what you're doing, you will be lost. He gives lots of feedback on tests and quizzes so that you can improve later. He is pretty lenient if you follow the procedures and his instructions.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Its a hard class but he makes things pretty clear so you should do OK.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH193
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not bad but the class was way to big.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Huge class so easy to blow off but then you will have trouble. Don't miss class if you want to do well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH221
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Overall good experience. I just suck at Calculus. I think the class had the right about of homework. I wasn't a fan of quizzes almost every Friday. The class is HEAVILY based on 3 exams and a final. You NEED to study the material outside of class if you want to pass. Sometimes it's hard to comprehend the material. But it varies between people.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATHS271
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Chen's a good teacher. He tries his best but his teaching methods are not helpful. His tests are tough. His lectures aren't as helpful for the tests. The homeworks help you cover for the final grade but the tests are far most difficult.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH221
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the hardest professors in the math department. I'm willing to admit that my grade is my fault. I should have studied more effectively. He is willing to help, but doesn't explain well and it feels rushed. If you can teach yourself and learn from online homework you will do well in this class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH221
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is calculus so no matter who teaches it's a difficult course. Very clear on assignments, lenient grader. D2L-posted lectures, exam keys, and what will be on tests and quizzes. Posted all scores and calculated grades. Gives participation EC and even gave EC after everyone bombed the first test. Tests/quizzes are difficult but straightforward

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

pros - clear grades and stats on d2l. lots of EC opportunities. plenty of exercises to keep up with lessons and also weekly tests. cons - doesn't teach or go into detail with everything in class and still puts them on tests and exams. difficult to understand due to his rushed pace during classes and unclear accent. copying notes is tough.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad class. Attendance is mandatory and worth a part of the grade. So many EC opportunities. Online assignments weren't bad and very easy. The examsfinal weren't bad either. The quizzes, however, were hard but not too bad. Dr. Chen is a nice professor. He is hard to understand due to pace but not hard to get used to. I'd recommend this class!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH321
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hw was graded fairly, had the chance 2 do hw make up 2 get 100% in that part, quizzes were the worst part of most people's grades with 1 MC,1 TF & 1 computation 40pts/quiz. Tests were okay gives extra time to take them & tells you 5/6 of the type of computation problems similar for final. I'm looking to get a C or B- overall ok but hated the quizes

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand why people do not like him. He tells you exactly what is on the tests. He puts in so much effort for every single student to succeed. Always wants students to ask questions and he never lets you leave confused. He has weekly quizzes but very easy grade boosters. His notes are on powerpoint so you can print them. I recommend him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Try to avoid taking a class with him. His tests are brutal. Very few people passed with an A. He does allow you to do corrections on homework and group work. If you are looking for an A take it with a different professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH221
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the best calculus professor at SCSU. He grades homework, and quizzes once a week. IT keeps you studying- even if you don't want to. The course is still pretty difficult. He also keeps your grade updated on D2L- very helpful in knowing how hard you should be studying.