Steven Davis - Davidson College

Professor: Steven Davis
Department: Mathematics
College: Davidson College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MAT113
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is retired this year, but he deserves great appreciation despite his overall score. Dr Davis is the most knowledgeable mathematician I've ever seen, and you can see that math is his passion in the class. Sometimes he goes to his own math universe, but I was really glad to have him as my prof. He never punishes you for non-calculus mistakes.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MAT160
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
As one of the three authors of the calculus textbook, Professor Davis is indeed very intelligent and his lectures are very content-heavy. One advice would be to read the section the day before the lecture so that you can understand what's going on on the day of the lecture. Although his lectures may be tough, his tests are very reasonable and fair.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MAT160
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Be prepared for a lot of in class note taking, and pay attention to example problems. Reading sections in the textbook also helps. Writs and reviews are very fair. Davis laughs at himself for little quirks on his computer math program.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MAT160
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I took his calc3 and algebra courses. I really don't understand why the average is only 2.5. He explains key concepts very clearly and make things easy to understand. He lots of homework for calc3, but anything less than that would clearly be insufficient. If he is really a tough grader, then every professor at Davidson is a tough grader.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MAT355
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Davis is one of the most intelligent people I have ever met. Gives clear lectures with lots of examples to make things concrete. Very fair grader on tests and homework, and gives valuable feedback on proofs. Help is always available. The course material is also interesting. I learned so much and had a lot of fun taking this course with him.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MAT113
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Davis is an extremely intelligent professor. Help was available always, however, I didn't go to his office hours because I did not find them helpful. His tests are tough, you will have to study a bunch to get above a B. His lectures were confusing and he often made mistakes while doing problems. I would not recommend taking his class.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MAT160
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Much easier than Math130 (calc 2). It seems as if there was more material covered in Calc2 than Calc3. In reality it was about the same. The material covered is easier to relate with each other. Dr Davis assigns homework every single class. As long as you understand how to do the homework, his reviews should be easy.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MAT130
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Davis is a brilliant professor. He knows the material really well. If you need help, be sure that you have clear and concise question to receive a meaningful answer. His tests are tricky. As long as you understand and are able to do the homework, his test should be manageable.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MAT 113A
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Yes, his class is hard. However, lot of people who take his course are taking Calc 2, one of the hardest courses anyone can take (regardless of professor). He always will walk you through problems as long as you ask and devote a bit of time to the class, as one should. If you struggle with math do not take this class. He also makes decent jokes.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: 111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He is an awful teacher who is unclear. Going to him for help doesn't do anything- I have spent way too many hours in the tutoring center because of him ugh.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: 111
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Simply Awful, Nice guy when you meet with him. You won't get any help but nice guy. Avoid this class at all costs, no credit for showing work miss one part miss the question. He is simply not fit to teach basic math.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MAT113
  • 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:
Dr. Davis is a nice person. He will always be there to help you during office hours, even though sometimes he might be confusing. His class was more like a lecture and attendance is essential to understanding the material. Homework is rather tough - maybe harder than the tests - but he doesn't really count it (5%).
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MAT113
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Don't. Just don't. I had BC Calc before this, but I left every class confused. He assigns homework on topics that he doesn't teach, and going to office hours is not particularly helpful. Davis is incredibly smart, but not good at explaining. The reviews and writs weren't terrible, but daily class is not enjoyable.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: CALC2
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This has been my worst class. Davis is a very kind person but does not tell the objectives of the lesson, I'd leave the class not knowing what I was supposed to have learned. I taught everything myself and even when I knew the material the tests were next to impossible. I got 2 questions right and he curved it to a B. Do not recommend.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MAT111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE. If you are not a math person, which you may not be if you're taking no previous exposure do not take this course. Steven Davis is the worst math teacher I have ever had. His teaching style is not helpful to visual learners nor people who struggle with abstract concepts. Ridiculous amount of homework. Stay away
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MAT111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A genius, but unfortunately he is so smart that he expects you to know everything except what you are supposed to learn in class. Doesn't teach in class. Homework is impossible to do with out going to office hours. Only take this class if you took AP Calc in high school and know everything already...
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MAT111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Too Smart for his own good. Understands the material so expects you to understand it as well. Doesn't teach in class and gives a lot of homework. Extremely helpful in office hours, but you won't really learn anything in class. Expects you to teach yourself.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: CALC101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Doesn't teach at all. Homework is nearly impossible to do. Take this class only if you love to teach yourself.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MAT113
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Davis is a very smart, however he is very hard to learn from. I spent so many hours in the math and science center and in his office hours. He really wants to help so office hours are useful, but for the most part you will have to teach yourself. Tests are hard and he assigns a lot of homework.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH113
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Difficult class for me. Nice professor who was willing to help, but explanations and lectures weren't the easiest to follow.
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