Russell Hendel - Towson University

Professor: Russell Hendel

Department: TBD

College: Towson University

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH312
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Hendel is a good teacher with great knowledge of financial math. He knows what it takes to pass exam FM. Lectures can be made a bit confusing by his strange methods, but spend time at home and you will be fine. Tests require alot of studying and understanding concepts, wording of problems, and formulas. He is always there to help students also.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH312
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If I were rating Dr. Hendel solely based on what he does in class, I would probably give him a rating of 2. His lectures are confusing and require lots of time outside of class to understand. However, if you utilize his knowledge outside of class, he is one of the biggest helps you will ever find, especially when studying for the FM Exam.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH312
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor, but the class is hard. you really need to study hard, and he is willing to help you

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH312
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hendel is very knowledgeable about this course and he is very understanding and willing to help you with anything. This course isn't hard math-wise, but rather understanding the finance parts is the most challenging. There are 5 tests each that I studied at least 20 hours for (because I am studying to be an actuary). You will need to STUDY to pass.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH390
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

VERY HELPFUL. I like the way he teaches even tho he does move a little fast. He is always willing to help!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It's a hard class, but his teaching methods make everything so much easier than the way the book teaches it. He's kind of funny and is ALWAYS willing to help, lots of office hours and helps you study for actuarial exams. If you work hard you will get a good grade in the class. I would take him again.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He is the only 312 professor, so I had to take him. He is sometimes unclear but overall very hepful. The material is tough so try to read before attending the class or you will not have a clue. Gives extra credit and goes over past actuarial exams which is very helpful

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• 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:

didnt like him at all. the only thing that comes useful to you is doing your homework. teaching methods arn't very understandable. thinks hes always right no matter what. dont recommend

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I didn't like him at first, but he turned out to be a pretty nice guy! Homework seems awful in the beginning and you'll never understand his grading for it, but in the end it really does help you out! I recommend taking him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

one of the nicest professors i've ever met. gives partial credit on every test as long as you write something. gives homework but only to help your grade and it only takes about 15 min to do and it will only be one problem. rambles on during class and gets off topic so just tune it out. i recomend him fully for this class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is horrible

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He only uses the books for problems, instead he thinks he can teach it better than the book which makes it very confusing when you study.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful professor. He works on a lot of past paper questions for those taking the actuarial exam.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy, Homework is easy, class work is easy, just go to class and he explains everything. Good Class

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a hard class at all. Missed about one class a week for a MWF and got a B in the class. He's a little quirky and he rambles about nothing but all in all he's a pretty easy teacher. Homework due almost every class but it doesn't take more than 15 minutes tops. You learn things like slopes and matrices. Good class for gened.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he seems like a good professor so far. however i CANT STAND the fact that he will only accept work at the VERY begining of class and thats it. ARG!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH437
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely fair, extremely helpful if you ask, excellent teaching methods - shows you how to think for yourself and focuses on how to model the problems. Genuinely cares about the students and wants them to succeed. I wish he could teach all my classes.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH437OR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have a chance to take another class GET OUT NOW!!! This man is unclear. He will help you if you need help however, when he helps you it's the same as his teaching skills. A tutor probably will not help. My advice DON'T TAKE THIS PROFESSOR EVER!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ego-centric...more interested in "impressing" students than teaching them!!!!!!!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

this class is tough ...interest theory is a tough subject in general...he is a good teacher though and recommend him to anyone...grades fair