Jay Kappraff - New Jersey Institute of Technology

Professor: Jay Kappraff

Department: TBD

College: New Jersey Institute of Technology

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CAL211
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It is very hard to stay focused during class. He speaks very soft. But Calc 3 is also very boring. However, I do not believe he grades his own tests. It is done by the department and they are RUTHLESS grades. You are much better off taking calc 2 and 3 at a community college and transferring the credit.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH138
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's a pretty good professor, but he talks a little softly, so it's better to sit up front and pay attention. He goes through the material thoroughly and lets you get help from him during his office hours. He also offers puzzles for extra credit and gives quizzes every week. As long as you understand the material, it's a pretty easy course.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH115MATH116
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Well, he is a good person outside of class. MATH115 class was very confusing, his voice is too soft and very hard to hear and we did so many different things at once. The good thing is that he follows the book really closely and that is how you pass his test. MATH116, is just a waste of time, we don't do anything useful.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Talks very low, even in the front row. Most of the class gave up because it's uninteresting and don't even show up. Only a handful of kids either get what he's teaching, or try and participate. However, he's a nice old man and tries to be fair and helpful. He confuses himself and the class more times than not. He did change a grade for me

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's unclear and confusing, so much that he confuses himself. Also, constantly confuses our class with his other classes, and mixes up work we handed in with other people's work.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy, found a mistake with my grade and fixed it for me. cool jolly guy, that tries to relate calc 3 to the real world as much as possible. he helped more and more throughout the semester to prepare us for the exams. and my grades always went up since the first common. i say take him, hes great, and is sure to teach to his full potential.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

CLEAR, smart, cool guy. he's very helpful and i could tell immediately after the course evaluation, he changed his approach, and made it his priority to prepare us for the exam, instead of spend a lot of time on theory. and it worked well. i still dont know how he'll curve the grades, or how lenient he'll be with the final, but hes a great guy.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He one of the best professors at NJIT. He interacts well with the students and enjoys teaching. His review sessions are on point. I had him for Calc IIIa.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• 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:

Great Professor, I acutally learned a lot in this class. He was very willing to help unlike some math professors at NJIT. He makes sure the students are clear and concise. I recommend this professor!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH211
• 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:

very good teacher, he likes to explain the ideas behind things as much as possible, alot of people do not like this and only want to memorize the steps of the problem to do well on the test, this is not his style. He made the class easy and would recommend him if you can deal with a some what slower paced teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CALC3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not real good professor. doesnt really keep you interested in the work and is not good at explaining material

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH337
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tough to understand but attend the review session before the exams, it will save your grade.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• 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:

He's helpful and does review sessions. He's also very understanding and wants you to do well. Unfortunately, he's often unclear. For 113 he has an online textbook with confusing errors. Overall... he's a nice guy, do the work and show up.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH213
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor ever. Knows how to teach math and how to reach students. He was the first math professor I really liked and respected at NJIT. Very dedicated and knows his material!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

1 of the best math professors ever. Gives you that quality of math you want unlike most math professors in this university! I wish he taught every math course here!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He might make mistakes once in a while but it doesn't really matter b/c he is one of the top math professors in my opinion who always wants students to learn to the best of their ability!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

NJIT needs more professors like Kappraff! He makes math feel like heaven

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is #1 when it comes to prepping students in the most efficient manner. He is always happy to teach!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is a fun terrific teacher who makes math fun and wonderful. Take him if you are good at math and if you love having a professor who doesn't torture you or make you look foolish!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the top math professors I have ever had in NJIT. He is as good as gold when it comes to teaching calc 2. I strongly recommend to all who love Calculus to take this professor for Math 112. He is a gem when it comes to teaching. He always helps students reach their true potential. Kappraff is a good man!