Lin Tan - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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Lin Tan - West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Professor: Lin Tan

Department: Mathematics

College: West Chester University of Pennsylvania

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MAT113
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Super nice, wants you to do well, just pay attention

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MAT113
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were very boring, the whole time going over the homework problems. You are given homework problems from the textbook every class but he doesn't look at them or grade them. Graded off of Aleks and three exams. He is very nice and understanding, when I was having issues with work or missing class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MAT161
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He has a very specific teaching style that I found myself watching youtube vids to understand concepts. There is only a few grades in the class and they are all exam grades, no hw grades. He assigns a lot of hw problems, but they aren't much help if you do not know the concepts. I say take him if you have already taken calc in high school.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MAT121122
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Dr. Tan, he is a very smart and nice guy, he really cares about his students and will always take time to answer / go over every problem that you have. His tests were very similar to the study guide.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MAT162
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Definitely the worst summer class I've ever taken, maybe the worst in general. You're graded by three tests, which sucks. Each test is extremely difficult and it baffles me he thinks we can complete it within the timeframe. Lectures are hard to sit through and difficult to follow because he flies through steps, especially in an online environment.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MAT162
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Lin Tan. He is a human calculator and math genius, yet humble. He teaches well and is always willing to help. He adapted to COVID-19 well by making it very similar to what it was before. His practice exams are similar to the exam to prepare you. The course is not easy, however. He goes over HW every class. Have the courage to ask!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MAT113
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This class gave me anxiety because he never gives clear instructions. I almost failed because he was so unhelpful. There isn't a textbook and if you ask him for help he will tell you it is your fault for not paying attention and then tell u to continue your ALEKS assignment to learn it. You pretty much have to teach yourself!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MAT162
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I respect the man, and he is incredibly smart. However I did not connect with his teaching style. He flies through problems and does not explain the concepts at all. Only grades are 3 exams. Only passed the class because of youtube.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MAT261
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Tan is one of the best math professors I've had. He provides practical, intuitive approaches to solving problems that make the material easy to understand. His tests are also very easy relative to the homework.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MAT161
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tan is a really friendly guy. He wants you to succeed and takes his time in going over concepts. He tells lots of corny jokes if you're into that (I am). We had 3 exams, and then one extra exam that could replace your lowest test score. The homework can be kind of heavy but it isn't graded.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MAT161
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you can't teach yourself math and don't have a knack for it - BEWARE. If you are competent and don't have issues with the subject and need an easy A then this is the class to take. Gives Review Packets before the exams, but there are only 3 exams. That is all he grades you off of.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MAT161
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Tan is nice and wants you to understand the material, but he is just not good at teaching it himself. I couldn't understand him, he wasn't great at giving notes, and he couldn't answer my questions because of the language barrier. You'll need a good tutor to pass this class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MAT162
Grade Received: D-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Tan means well, and is always trying to crack jokes. However, he is by far the worst professor I had here at WCU. He grades based off of three exams, and if you are not good at teaching yourself all of the material I would suggest not taking him. Homeworks do not count as credit. I would spend hours watching youtube to teach myself.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MAT161
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He's definitely a quiet guy and he's got an accent but despite that I've never had any problems understanding him. He's super nice and teaches the material well by including plenty of examples in class and going over homework each day in class. His few exams are preceded by study guides that are the same as the test with different numbers!

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MAT161
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lin Tan is one of the quaintest professors I've ever had. He grades on three tests but spends plenty of time reviewing in-class for it. Sure there is a lot of homework but it isn't mandatory, just like attendance. He isn't the best at answering in class questions and assumes that you have a certain level of understanding. Very enjoyable overall.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MAT161
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great person, funny and pretty charismatic. Not-so-great professor, be prepared to teach yourself most of the course. His class is entirely reviewing the homework so dont bother going if you know what youre doing math-wise. I suck at math and have been struggling a lot, had to get a tutor...

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MAT103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lin Tan is the cutest little guy, BEWARE: very strong accent but understandable. The guy means well, he has never taken attendance so unless you're fine with missing homework problem reviews then don't go to class. His entire class is graded off 4 tests that he hands out and goes over a review for. I suck at math but got a decent grade. Hes not bad

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: FRL300
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Tan is a sweet lady, but she is not the best professor. She makes the material more confusing than need be. Homework is online through Connect, 2 exams, and a common final. She does give some extra credit at the end of the quarter. She wasn't a terrible teacher but not the best if you don't know much about finance.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MAT107
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is the worst professor I have ever had here at wcu. If you are good at teaching yourself material you I'll do great in this class. If you actually need to learn from him you might as well take an F. He can do any math problem but he can't teach one. i would never take him again. Doesnt give partial credit on exam which screws you over.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MAT321
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

he is honestly the best professor of all time. VERY adorable, makes so many cute and innocent jokes and then laughs, but extremely intelligent. Ive taken him for calc3 and foundations of geometry. he gives you study guides and the test is almost EXACTLY the same. he even gives you the solutions to the guide before the test. BEST PROF EVER.

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