James Meek - University of Arkansas

Professor: James Meek
Department: Mathematics
College: University of Arkansas
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2554
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Meek knows what he is doing, but teaches far above what is needed for the class. Most class time is spent explaining theory, rather than giving relevant examples. However, tests are super easy and quizzes can be if you are caught up with the material. Didn't enjoy his lectures, but if nothing else, take him for the easy tests.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2564
  • Grade Received: INC
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Best calculus teacher I've had yet. Focuses on being able to do standard problems, not crazy hard ones.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2554C
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His teaching style is different and it takes some getting use to. The class was somewhat difficult. My tips would be to go to ALL the drills and do well on ALL the quizzes. Do ALL the online homework. Do well on HIS tests. If you have old tests to study it will definitely help you. If you do this you will be fine. Good luck!
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2554C
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Honestly, he's one of the best professors I've had at this University. He does give pop quizzes in drill but from what I've seen and heard, his tests are the easiest for Cal 1. 5/7 would take again
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: 2554C
  • Grade Received: WD
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you haven't taken a Calculus class previous to him then you will not pass. I had an Override because i completed Trigonometry in high school but it DID NOT prepare me for Meek. He's so high above the level of the class that he makes it harder than it seems and confuses you. Would not recommend unless you already know Calculus.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2554
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is not a bad teacher but does not prepare you very well for the exams. Everyone who took him all failed the midterm because we were not adequately prepared. His tests are pretty easy but he does not write the midterm and you will most likely fail if you are in his class. If you do well on his exams, then you should be fine
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH 2564
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Meek is by far the best math professor I have had in college. He is extremely helpful and his tests are very similar to the quizzes and homework. I would highly recommend him for any math class.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2564C
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Meek always tests over Calculus, rather than unnecessary algebraic manipulations and one-off cases. Learn the material rather than memorizing problems and you'll do fine. The lectures are to build a broader understanding of the topic, and they're great to review after you've done the relevant homework problems online so everything clicks.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2564
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Meek is great! If you are taking Calc III with him, the fourth test is really tough.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CAL2
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His tests are the easiest of anyone else in the math department. Make sure to go to class because attendance can save your grade! Lectures are straightforward. Online homework every weekend, but you get infinite attempts for every question! Don't skip drill because that's when quizzes are given. Make sure and do the book homework he assigns!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: CAL1
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
His tests are the easiest of anyone else in the math department. Make sure to go to class because attendance can save your grade! Lectures are straightforward. Online homework every weekend, but you get infinite attempts for every question! Don't skip drill because that's when quizzes are given.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2564
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Meek is by far my favorite Calculus professor at this university. He is fairly good at explaining concepts by not going through the material too quickly, but you also need to pay attention and should probably sit in the front. Overall, if you actually do your work and study, there is no reason to do poorly in his class. And he gives easy tests!
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2554
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Excellent calculus teacher
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: 2554C
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Meek doesn't explain the material very well. If you had Calculus in high school you should do fine, but if not then good luck. The drill helps out but be prepared, because if you screw up on a test it will screw your grade up. He doesn't drop any tests. Overall not a bad teacher but could explain the material a little bit better.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2554C
  • Grade Received: D+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I suck at math and I am an engineering student. I would not say Dr. Meek is the best because he does not really do examples or tell you all that he wants from certain problems. He only really explains how the equations work. I will probably fail his class, but I have never taken cal before. If you have taken cal before, then you will get a(n) AB.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: 2464
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He was a pretty good teacher. He wasn't the most clear sometimes when explaining math terms and concepts, but they were always the simple ways to doing things. His test are also SUPER easy, compared to other teachers, and he is very easy going.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2554
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Take if your're a self learner.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2564
  • 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:
Dr. Meek is an excellent professor who is also hilarious. I had him for Calculus I and II and his funny stories definitely helped me get through the courses. His tests are the easiest of the calculus professors and he is by far the best.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2564C
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Meek is a funny guy to listen to, and really knows his stuff. Granted, half of his lectures are proving that you can use the methods, which isn't necessary or ever matters, but he is clear in what he says. He is entertaining to listen to, and tells you plainly what you need to know. His tests are the easiest by far. Take him!!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH2554C
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Meek is a good teacher. If you do the textbook problems that he assigns as well as similar textbook problems and the online homework, you will easily get an A. I did this to study for his tests and got a 100 of the final. Class attendance isn't really needed if you do this.
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