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Kim Ruane - Tufts University

Professor: Kim Ruane

Department: Mathematics

College: Tufts University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MATH0032
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I am a high school student taking Calc 1 through the pre-college program, and taking the class with Dr. Ruane makes it feels like a high school math class, only with the contents being much, much harder and has to be covered in less than 6 weeks. Dr. Ruane explains difficult concepts in a way that everyone can understand and cares about students.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH32
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:

One of the best parts about Calc 1 was that there were four exams and a chance for a lot of extra credit if you put in the work so you did not have to stress a lot. If you put in the work, you will get a good grade. Professor Ruane was also very available and helpful for help outside of the classroom.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: CALC1MATH32
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she's really cares about students

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: CALC1MATH32
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So nice and was easy to connect with, understanding, cares about students.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MATH0032
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr Kim is absolutely amazing, she made calc easier to understand and she's very funny. Coming to her office hours is super helpful and she is great at explaining things.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: CALC1MATH32
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best professor I have had a tufts. I took her online class this summer and she was able to help 24/7. She created a personal experience and wanted everyone to be successful. Test regrades are super helpful and really help buff your test grade. Also the homework is all extra credit but are the same questions as the quizzes. 5/5 loved her teaching!

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MATH0032
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She cares about your progress and helps you understand the materials with fun detailed lectures and outside support. I didn't really need the textbook because she has already covered enough in lectures and gave practice sets. If you can, take her class because you will learn while enjoying it.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MATH70
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kim is a great professor, but her exams are an absolute mess. She makes herself available and generally teaches the material really well, but it's unacceptable for her to mess up on two of the three exams in the class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MATH70
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr Kim is one of the best math professors I've had, she's super clear, an amazing lecturer, very reasonable. She's also great to meet with one-on-one. She is a harsh grader but exams/quizzes aren't that hard to begin with. Fun class, definitely take linear algebra with her if you have the chance.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MATH32
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Calc 1 is a tough class but Kim Ruane makes the material as accessible and interesting as possible. She REALLY cares about her students and wants them to do well and the fact is that her sections always outperform those taught by other professors in every midterm. I worked hard to get a B but I don't think I would have made it through without her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH32
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

PROFESSOR RUANE IS A MATH GODDESS. Her class always out scores the other sections, she knows how to explain anything that might trip you up and prepares you well for exams. Go to the review sessions, go ask her questions. Tufts needs to makefind 150 Kim Ruanes and put 10 in each department.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: CALC1MATH32
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She is super nice and is willing to help with whatever you need. Definitely take her course! She is by far the best Calc teacher. I wish she taught higher levels for Engineering students.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: CALC1
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Went from CJ to engineering, haven't taken a math course in ten years. Got a little overwhelmed with some courses the prior year. Took Calc 1 with her over the summer and was ready to throw in the towl (can't build a house with no foundation) but she took the time to meet every day and help and I ended up doing really well. Would def take again

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MATH32
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a really good teacher with clear expectations and will even create extra office hours before a test or if she thinks her students are having a hard time with a certain topic. She's also absolutely hilarious and a really cool person.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MATH32
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's my favorite

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CALC1
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely fantastic person and specialist in her field.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MATH30
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:

Are you not a math person? TAKE A CLASS WITH DR. KIM! She's an amazing explainer, and she's also really great in office hours. If I could get an A, anything is possible with the right amount of effort. Tests are tricky so prepare by going to office hours and practicing

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MATH72
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took abstract linear algebra with dr. kim and she's and AWESOME prof! She's super fun and I highly recommend her

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MATH0032
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Kim is a great teacher and a great person. At first I was skeptical but she turned out to be so helpful and kind. If you get the chance, take her class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MATH34
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's always had a good coffee, and her class is worth going to even if you already knew most of the material as I did sometimes. She really is that good. I promise you will like her.

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