John Marafino - James Madison University

Professor: John Marafino
Department: Mathematics
College: James Madison University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MATH103
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is the worst. STAY AWAY!!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MATH232
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Your grade is determined by 3 tests. Dr. Marafino gives mock tests a week in advance which are extremely similar to the actual tests. The hw is optional. As long as you understand the mock tests you will be fine. Don't take this class if you don't have a strong math background. He will answer any math questions you have. Lots of outside learning
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MATH232
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
graded only on two tests and the final. He is a smart guy but is very bad at teaching and showing examples.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: CALC235
  • 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:
I don't even know where to start. I took two years of calc in high school and aced them. I get here and we used ancient theorems and no modern techniques . Difficult theorems and no sense of what was important. Droning lectures and he just talked nonstop; no discussion or interaction. Very poor class and I'm lucky to have gotten a C. Do not take.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH232
  • 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:
Marafino is possibly the worst math professor at JMU. He can only teach by just spitting out information and his practice test are too easy compared to the actual test. Your final grade is based off of 2 tests and a final so if you do poorly on one there's no hope. Will not answer emails and is proud when half of the class fails, overall just rude.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: BIO140
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He's really nice and really likes biology. Attendance taken by clicker questions. He's quirky, major board game lover. However, I've realized reading the textbook is very useful for his tests and assignments per chapter. He lectures very quickly and heavily, so textbook helps a lot. He was very helpful through this coronavirus crisis.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: BIO140
  • 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:
EXTREMELY passionate about Biology. Uses a lot of expression in lectures. Content is heavily textbook based. Available for office hours during the week but not weekends. Super open to feedback on course content. Doesn't check email on weekends. Very helpful during the COVID-19 crisis.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH232
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Good man, but a very difficult course for me personally. Honestly, im just happy I passed. He's easy to get a hold of via email, and will work with you. I would not suggest this class unless you have a strong background in math. Other people in the class who had taken calc in high school thought this course was a breeze. Your grade is 3 tests.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: BIO114L
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Marafino has a gift! When I first saw his ratings they were pretty low. I discovered that his ratings didn't give him justice. He always makes class fun and is always willing to help you if you need it. He is also very personable. You will definitely need to put in work but he makes it worth it. He has been one of my favorite professors at JMU.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: BIO140
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Marafino is the bestttt. I would take him again in a heartbeat. He reminds me of Jack Black every time I see him. He's a super funny guy and cares about his profession and knows what he is talking about. He does tend to grade tests in an untimely manner, but other than that his class is engaging and its not the typically bio class.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: BIO140
  • 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:
I don't know how to say this without being mean but Marafino is the worst teacher I have ever had in my entire life. He would teach you something and then next lecture take it back and teach you something else. You can't do that as a teacher. Nobody i know in this class ever got a good grade on an exam. So awful, save your gpa & DO NOT take him.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MATH232
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
The only reason I liked taking his class, was because attendance is not mandatory. If you've taken calc before, take this class, otherwise you're going to struggle. He gives 2 tests and a final, and that's your grade.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MATH232
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Don't take this class. Listen to me. I've taken upper-level CS and Engineering courses. I've been through hard classes. Do not take this class. First exam. 70% of the class got an F. Curve? Nope! This dude doest care. I promise if you take this class, your GPA won't make it. *-> Create your schedule around not taking this professor. <-*
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: BIO140
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I had him for bio lecture and he was the worst out of all the lecture bios. He is said to be good in chem but he's not meant for bio. His test were way too hard even if you studied and he would mix up the criteria a lot. don't recommend.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: BIO140L
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Nice man. First time teaching a lecture class, so it was not the best. Clear lectures and provided printed notes every time. Notes are not good enough to do well on the test. Have to do heavy studying, but it's manageable if you're good at it. Nice man, but needs some work. Stay up with readings and come to class and you'll be ok.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: BIO140
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
it was his first-semester teaching lecture and it showed. He runs through everything very fast and vaguely. The tests he made were unnecessarily hard. He was an alright teacher but he weighed stuff really weird causing grades to drop like crazy
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MATH231
  • 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:
He doesn't really teach, he just goes through problems extremely fast the whole entire class. He says he will go over the homework and never does and there isn't any time in class to ask questions. You only have 3 grades (2 tests and the final). Either drop the class or get a tutor.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH231
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Do not take without taking Calc before. does not really teach just goes through problems super fast. He told us we would go over homework every class and never did. Only has two tests and final that gets graded, no quizzes, attendance, homework credit.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MATH232
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
John makes calc seem like a walk in the park to be honest.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH232
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
if you havent taken any calc courses before i would not recommend him because his lectures are confusing but I found the class easy because he gives you a mock test before every test that is identical to the test just with slightly different numbers. Also if you show all your work and at least set up the problems right, he gives you points.
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