Thomas Lada - North Carolina State University

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Thomas Lada - North Carolina State University

Professor: Thomas Lada

Department: Mathematics

College: North Carolina State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took this class online over summer. You watch 3 hours of lecture per week (I put it on 2x, so really 1.5 hours). He is clear and makes sense in his lectures. I am terrible at math and I am doing really well in the class. Only 5-10 questions of homework per week and the tests don't make you feel like you'll run out of time. Highly recommend.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

is basically discrete math, i'm terrible at math and this class was a breeze. his exams are easy and he let us use one page of notes for each one (i took the class online). was also great at responding to my emails. highly recommend!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MA103
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:

Take this class if you need an easier math credit. Professor Lada was the best professor because he made class interesting and getting an A is not hard to do. Go to class and there were just a few easy tests. He explains everything well and is very caring about his students :)

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As someone who's fairly bad at math, this class was pretty easy considering it's basically English. He will drop your lowest test score if you do not miss less than 3 class periods, and all of his tests are open note.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best math class I've ever taken, especially coming from someone who generally sucks at math. He lets you use your notes on all the tests and they're pretty much the same stuff, just replaced a few numbers. If you're someone who can follow step by step instructions, this class if definitely for you. Would recommend if math isn't your thing!

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yeah sure, all the tests are open note but he only has one way of teaching and if you don't understand, good luck. Also before each test, online homework is assigned that is graded for ACCURACY and there's only like four questions so you miss two and have like a 60% and you don't even get to know what were the correct answers.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class is the BEST Math course you can take. The concepts are relatively simple and Prof. Lada does an amazing job explaining them. All tests are open notes so if you come to class you will pass, he is such a sweet man I highly recommend this course

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

His tests and final are all open-note. He says that attendance is mandatory but all his lectures are online so it's not really. He's extremely nice and he usually let us out of class 30 minutes early. Textbook is essential (and expensive).

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MA121
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:

I found Dr. Lada's Calculus course much easier to follow than my Pre-Calc class. I would definitely recommend his class if you aren't good at math, because he makes it a lot more understandable, and replaces your lowest test grade with your final exam grade if it helps!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

You would have to try to fail this class. All exams are open note, even the final. Attendance isn't required, but he'll drop your lowest one if you miss 3 or fewer classes. All lectures are posted on his website. I only went to class on exam days and got an A just from watching the videos. Plus, he'll let you makeup exams, no questions asked.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This is an easy class IF you watch the lectures, do the homework, and TAKE GOOD NOTES. Homework is not collected, but you still need to do it. All tests (even the final) are open note, so good notes are vitally important. I have never been good with math, but got an A+ in this class. If I can, you can!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MEA103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Very relaxed professor. Homework is not mandatory and exams are open note- even the final. Great class to knock out a GEP requirement.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

If you study even remotely, you'll do well. (I slept through 50% of the classes and got an A+ because the tests are easier than the homework) I think Dr. Lada knows that nobody in MA103 cares about math and therefore does not assign unmanageable amounts of work. His course is the BEST way to tackle the math GEP requirement. He's also a nice dude.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I'm not bad at math, but I hate it. He made it bearable. Homework is not graded or taken up, but do it. Take good notes, too, because you can use both on the tests and exam. The class can drag and get a bit boring, but stick with it and you'll get through your math no problem.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MA121
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Lada is a super nice guy however I learned absolutely nothing in the class. Many people took AP Calc before this class and I did not so that may be the reason why but nothing he said made any sense to me. His tests arent hard so I got A by having other friends teach it all to me. I literally learned everything from the book or other people.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MA121
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Lada is really nice, and good at explaining math. Attendance is optional, but you get your lowest grade replaced with exam grade if you miss 3 or less. Homework isnt collected. I definitely recommend him. But I get drowsy in there.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MA121
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:

Dr. Lada will explain everything as much as he can and often works through examples and questions that students have. The homework isn't collected, but it helps with understanding problems. Also he will ask if anyone has any questions from the homework. You're not allowed to change seats in the semester, because the seats are used for attendance.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MA103
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:

Pretty easy class. Homework isn't taken up, although I recommend doing it because you can use all of your homework and notes on all the tests. Tests are straight forward and he doesn't try to trick you up. His class gets boring at times and is easy to fall asleep in. He's friendly and slightly goofy. But overall, I recommend taking his class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Fairly easy class, even for someone who is terrible at math. Tests are open note and homework isn't taken up.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MA241
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:

Dr. Lada is really funny and goofy! He's also really helpful and understanding. Calc 2 with him was awesome!

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