Salim Haidar - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Salim Haidar
Department: Mathematics
College: Grand Valley State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MTH302
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof Haidar expects a lot of work out of his students but it's understandable for a tough concept like differential equations. He grades hard but he curves hard as well on exams. His class policies were great in making a tough course workable. ALWAYS PARTICIPATE IN CLASS FOR BONUS POINTS.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MATH123
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Rambles off onto random topics during lecture, extremely complicated tests. You have to teach yourself Trigonometry pretty much. Expect him to accuse you of cheating, and don't expect to ever hear back from him in emails. His study guides and answer keys for exams consist of page numbers and references to lectures, doesn't actually explain anything
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MTH202
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Haidar offers plenty of chances to earn bonus points on the homework and grades with a heavy curve. I was wary of taking his class at first because of the other ratings, but he was one of the best professors I've ever had. He gives plenty of time for questions in class and offers a mix of in person and take home exams.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MTH302
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
At first, I was afraid to take his class because of his rating. He's a really nice guy and he seems like he genuinely cares. Here's advice from me, someone that doesn't do well in math usually (Calc 1 C+, Cal 2 B-, Calc 3 C) DON'T take him. I had a really hard time learning from him. He also doesn't respond to emails very well.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH123
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Overall you could tell he cared about his students, but he was very strict about when we could ask questions, and got in 2 arguments with 2 different people in my class about that. To me kind of comes off as rude. Very tough grader, but there are a lot of opportunities for bonus points on the homework.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MTH123
  • 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:
DO NOT TAKE CLASS. This prof doesnt know how to teach and its so hard to understand him. He will teach a level one question and then ask a level 10 question on the exam. Wont answer questions in class. Ive always gotten As in math classes and this one seemed impossible.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH123
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Care about your GPA? Don't take professor Haidar's class. He grades awfully, it is his way or the highway. There were many occasions where I or my peers would get a correct answer and show work, but he didn't like it, so he marked it wrong. He knows the material, just doesn't know how to teach or communicate concepts to the students.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH123
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
For MTH 123, it is a level 100 class but it feels as if it is a level 300 class. His grading is ridiculous. If you dont do it specifically right the whole problem is wrong. You can tell its super hard considering a 58 percent in his class is a C. I DO NOT recommend taking him. It would be wise to take another trig professor
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MTH123
  • 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:
Tries to come off as lighthearted and funny, but is anything but. Makes material harder than it needs to be, because he's disorganized and rude when asked questions. Made three people cry in my class. Thinks his time is more important than yours. Do not take this professor.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MTH302
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Absolutely wonderful teacher. Truly cares about his students success. Difficult, but thorough. Curves are usually significant!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MATH123
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Haidar is chooses to play a guessing game rather than teaching. He will put a problem on the board that you have never seen before and that you were never taught and would be asked to solve it. Would not recommend or take again. Very very heavy curve on all exams including the final.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MTH302
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Pro: -Leaves work on board -HEAVY CURVE Con: -Asks to solve a problem you've never seen before, spend 45 min on it, only to say question is "bogus" in the end -Each test has a 4 pg essay (Can't keep test) -Partial Credit. What is it? -Final unpassable, includes topics only in book -First grade submitted 1 week before final(ask prior, you're "good")
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MTH302
  • 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:
His teaching style is not conducive for obtaining optimum efficiency of learning. Class consist of him asking how to do a problem. Oh heeeee knows how to solve it, but let's spend most of a 2 hour class period guessing wrong solutions. I have never seen a professor grade the way he does. Partial credit doesn't exist for him.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MTH302
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Haidar's class was terrific. He does a great job at teaching the material. His grading will scare you, and you will have to work hard to do well, but if you do, he will recognize it and will not let anybody's grades suffer too much. The material is challenging, but he takes the time to makes every student is caught up and learning well.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MATH122
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Lectures where hard to follow. Would rather tell stories then teach. Classroom environment was awkward from day one. Doesn't use webworks, tough grader on handouts. Good luck getting grade updates. Tests are tough; grades on a curve. Gives out bonus points in class for participating (don't really affect final grade). Don't recommend for MTH 122.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MATH203
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
not a great teacher, condescending and rude
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MTH203
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Really great prof. Didn't know that Calc could be funny. Was very knowledgable about the subject and helped you know why you were learning what you were learning. Didn't just teach for a test, but taught for your success outside of class. You need to do the suggested homework to pass. You need to work for your grade, as you should.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: 203
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Works hard to explain material well and makes sure the class is understanding it. Grades homework and gives partial credit on tests. But you still have to put the time in studying. She is quite amusing.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MTH127
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Haidar is tough, it's that simple. But he does it in a way that challenges those students who come to class prepared. All homework in this course was optional. If you don't do the practice problems, you might find yourself lost. Do the HW, ask questions, and you're all set.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MTH302
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Awesome Professor! This class is tough no matter where you take it but Haidar makes differential equations and linear algebra fun (as hard as that is to believe). Just don't expect to get an A unless you're already a master at this subject.
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