Akalu Tefera - Grand Valley State University

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Akalu Tefera - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Akalu Tefera

Department: Mathematics

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MATH122
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Taking any of his classes will kill your GPA. WORST professor i have ever had, he grades you so harshly you could do really good but if you didn't do things the EXACT way he wants it he will kill your score

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH122
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He doesnt teach, he isnt helpful, hes pretty nice but very hard tp understand and follow in his lecures. what ever you do don't take any of his classes chances are you wont pass, my entire class practically failed his class, he needs to be fired

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MATH122
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand how he's even employed at GVSU, I have never had a worse teacher or prof. If you have questions in the class he wont really answer them. This was a synchronous and asynchronous class, his videos were never helpful and he never taught during our zoom meetings, he gave us homework on things that were never explained or taught.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MATH122
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

In reality he doesn't teach, he doesn't help with homework, doesn't even understand half of the homework he assigns. What ever you do, DO NOT take his class

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MTH122
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you end up Akalu Tefera as your math teacher, run. While he may be better in person, taking his course online was a mental and grade nightmare. His lectures were terrible, I was often stuck on concepts and upon asking for help would get frustrated that I didnt already know the course material. Testing was bad in top of that. Stay away, FAR away

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MTH122
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

by far the worst prof. I have ever had. You don't learn a single thing in his class. Everything is up to you. Have a question? funny, he will answer it but will give you a poor response, and barely answer it. Whatever you do try your hardest to stay away from his classes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MTH122
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't teach you anything, you have to figure out everything on your own. his accent is hard to understand. When he does actually go over something, he jumps around and hardly explains anything. The first month of class we "learned" math from things we learned years ago back in high school, Didn't bother teaching any of it. Get a tutor or fail.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MATH122
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely the worst professor I have ever had!!! His lectures make no sense what so ever and you can't even understand what he's saying half the time. None of his lecture material translates to homework or tests so you are pretty much learning the material by yourself. Please do yourself a favor and do not take anything he teaches.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MTH122
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:

Terrible professor. Has an awful way of teaching that makes it impossible to do his homework. The homework he gives absolutely does not relate to his lectures. would not recommend taking any of his classes.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MTH202
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Tefera is one tough teacher. I managed to do well but I spent crazy amounts of hours on the homework. The one good thing is that if as a class you chose to take tests in class rather than take home he'll give you the EXACT test before hand and you can get help on that then memorize the work you got ... this was the only reason I did well.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MTH203
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst professor I have ever had. He has ridiculously hard assignments, which I would spend hours on and the math center tutors couldn't figure out. His accent is hard to understand Doesn't like questions; scoffs and mocks you if you dare not understand. He races through the lecture, then assigns group work and doesn't teach anymore. DO NOT TAKE

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MTH122
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a vary great person and LOVES math. He pushes you to do your best and sees potential in everyone. He is willing to go through all the tests during his office hours and tell you exactly what you got wrong and why. I will say he is a tough grader but hes definitely a good professor.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MATH122
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He definitely cares about his students and is VERY excited about math, but my group and I have attended every lecture and still have no clue what we are doing! He gives unclear instructions and tells you that you are right when you are wrong. Unless you're a math whiz, find a more accessible teacher!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MTH123
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Tefera is a nice guy but honestly the worse professor I have ever taken. If you get the answers right on test but your work isnt EXACTLY what he wants, he will still take off most of the points. The average for our take home test was a 61%. He is so hard to understand, and really doesnt care if you do good in the class or not. Dont take him

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MATH123
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He has such a good personality but he is not very good at teaching or grading. He is VERY picky on exams if you miss one little detail he will mark off a bunch of points. He gives no extra credit , he does give another opportunity to retake exams but overall I would suggest not taking his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MTH123
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst Prof! Everyone failed this class and he would give examples but they would be nothing like the problems he would use on exams. Almost everyone failed the class. DO NOT TAKE!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MTH203
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Tefera for Calc 2 and 3, got an A both times and I wouldn't have been able to do as well with any other professor. Homework once or twice a week, usually took about an hour or two each. Tests super easy if you're willing to study for them, Tefera literally gives you the resources to get a 100%. I would definitely take him again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MTH315
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tefera is a brilliant mathematician and I am astounded by his knowledge. That being said, he was unable to "take it down a level" and explain concepts for someone who was not knowledgeable in the content area. While Professor Tefera is a kind, wonderful person, I didn't learn anything from this course because he didn't explain well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MATH201
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof Tefera is the hardest professor I have ever had. He expects that you undersand something after the first time he explains it. His exams are exactly like the practice exams but he marks you down any chance he gets. He is very hard to understand and goes way too fast. Expect to put in A LOT of extra work outside of class just to get a C.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MTH122
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tefera is brilliant and caring. If you do not miss class and put sufficient effort and work for Webwork and tests, you would be fine. I learnt a lot of algebra concepts and skills in this course. The professor is caring and I went to his office hrs frequently, he is helpful, friendly!

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