Jim Kirby - Tarleton State University

Professor: Jim Kirby
Department: Mathematics
College: Tarleton State University
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1314
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
I took Dr. Kirby last summer and he was a good professor even though I suck at math. He is tough and we had a decent amount of homework but that was so we had more grades to help us than just the few tests we had. He also made sure to go over the test before and after. He really cares about his students and is there if you need help, just ask.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: 333
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Kirby is a great teacher. However it is pure lecture. Make sure to come ready to listen. Take notes. He doesn''t give a review for the tests just expects you to review your notes and the book and the homework. If you don''t like lecture don''t take this professor.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: TRIG109
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Really sweet man, but not very clear on how to work the trig problems, would not recommend taking him if you do not have previous trig knowledge. I had to get a tutor because trig does not offer s.i.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MATH333
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Kirby is the hardest math teacher I've run into so far. He is very clear and goes through material well, it's simply his tests that are killer. They are the hardest problems you've worked on homework/board, and you are timed. If you aren't really good, you're probably going to be rushed in an exam.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MATH107
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great teacher! sometimes rushes through lectures and ask him to slow down when doing problems. He is very Helpful and really likes to get to know his students. Test and quizes are easy although the homework can be challenging. by far the best math teacher ive ever had
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MATH310
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had him for 2 classes this semester. He is a decent teacher. Is very willing to help when you need it. The thing I didn't like about him is that when writing the test and making the key if he couldn't take the test in an x amount of time he took off questions, and he doesn't give a lot of part credit. He doesn't take up homework.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MATH232
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
PRO: I found this teacher's lectures to be very helpful & clear. CON: He is extremely picky about notations & what he wants on his exams. I had him for Calculus III & despite the fact I understood the material, his exams were tough because I didn't know how he wanted me to setup the problem.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: STATS131
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is not a good statistics teacher. He rushes through problems. There's no SI for the class. Even visiting him in his office is horrible. He just does the same problems he teaches in class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: TRIG109
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Is not willing to help his students. Very hard to get a hold of. Most of what he teaches is not on the test.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: CALC2
  • 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:
He's an amazing teacher! No, his class is not easy, and you do have to put in effort but you learn the material so well by the end of the semester. He truly does care and will do everything that he can to help you. He's funny and entertaining in class and has a VERY good understanding of the material. Take him if you for sure!!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MATH109
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a good teacher for Trig. He uses MyMathLab which is helpful. I respond to conversational teaching, and his method does not encourage talking about Trig. BUT he is a good teacher. Not too heavy on memory work which is good.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MATH209
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very good teacher. Heavy on homework, but it only counts for 1/9th of your grade at the end, so you can miss a few and still be fine. Tests are right out of the book/homework, and are usually very easy to understand. VERY understanding, and VERY helpful. Take him if you can.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MATH107
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is a great teacher. Use your SI and the mathematics lab and you will do fine. If you try to slack your grades will show it. It was a great class overall.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MATH209
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you want easy, look away. Kirby assigns homework everyday, and only grades part of it. The class is made easier by his clarity and helpfulness though. He's a good teacher. Of course, Calculus II is always hard, but I am doing ok in the class thanks to Kirby. A nice, professional, very smart teacher. He gets an A+.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MATH120
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very formal and prude. Great teacher.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MATH1312
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This was my best mathematics teacher ever!! Very uncooth teaching practices, but it makes things sink in. Made trig understandable, and FUN!! Wish I could take him for all my math classes. YOU GO DUDE!!Ask him about "you math guys and pi"
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ALG101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Wonderful Teacher. He knows everyone by name. Feels like a small town classroom. If you show that you care about your grade you will do good. One of the best at TSU!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH107
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A VERY good teacher. Please take him if you are taking a math class. He knows his stuff and teaches extremely well. I had a great experience with him being my teacher. Kept the lectures very interesting, and the class overall was fun. The homework is easy, and the tests are fair. He will help you in anyway. Definately cares about his students.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ALG107
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great class, Kirby really cares about his students. He knows everyone by name. Very clear teacher with a great classroom environment! Clearly one of the best professors at Tarleton!
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Can we say condenscending?! The man may know what he's talking about, but he treats the entire class like we're in 2nd grade or something. It's very annoying. Do your homework, even though he only grades 6 problems off every assignment. Study your butt off for his tests! They are not easy! He takes attendence, but it's not "mandatory".
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