Matt Boelkins - Grand Valley State University

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Matt Boelkins - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Matt Boelkins

Department: Mathematics

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MTH204
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Boelkins is amazing and one of the best professors and teachers I have ever had. Yes there is a lot of homework but nothing a person can nor handle and he is always willing to help.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MTH124
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor, very friendly, makes it easy to understand. However there is a lot of work, but I took Pre-calc so it was always going to be a lot of work!

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MTH124
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Boelkins is a living legend. I don't enjoy math as a subject, but I loved coming into his class. The way he provides instruction is crystal clear and he does a great job of helping even those of us who struggle with math at times (me) understand the material. Take Professor Boelkins for whatever classes you can, he is so kind and cares!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MATH201
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

if you have the chance to take Prof Boelkins, DO IT! I have never had a professor care so much about the success of his students. He is a great teacher, well organized, and very motivating. There is a heavy workload in his class, but if you stay consistent and utilize his help, it's very doable. Definitely recommend!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MTH204
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Boelkins is an excellent and passionate professor. Everything in the class was wonderfully organized. My only complaint was the amount of homework we got. If that was toned down, it would have been absolutely perfect. Definitely take this class if you get excited about math and/or looking to get a deep understanding of the subject.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MTH204
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Boelkins assigned homework almost every week that took me longer than 8 hours each time. I would get A's in every category except never got higher than a C+ on his exams. He was very picky on answers and would never answer my question when I would ask what he wants. Overall his class is doable but really hard to do well in.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MTH201
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Waaaaaay too much homework. I was drowning. I fell behind a little in class and went to his office hours. He barely had time to see me. When we went through problems and I explained my thinking he asked why I would think something so ridiculous. He put me down even though I was still trying to succeed. Not a nice guy, don't waste the time with him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MTH210
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Boelkins is my favourite teacher Ive ever had in college. His class is extremely difficult but you will learn so much from his class that you will feel much smarter after each class. His proof portfolios demand a lot of work but Boelkins office hours are easily accessible and you can always email him for help. He responds very quickly.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MTH210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class was my favorite college math class. I loved going to class every day.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MTH122
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

best professor i've had in college. only thing i dont like is the writing assignments

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH201
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Boelkins has been the best math professor I've had at Grand Valley thus far. He assigns a heavy amount of homework but it is expected in a math course. He's always willing to help explain ideas clearly and makes himself available if you have further questions. He's very educated on calculus and math in general.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MATH124
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was a great professor. he does give a lot of homework but he will work with you if you don't clearly understand the topic. he does tend to explain thing in an odd way but allows you to work with other classmates to get a better understanding

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MTH124
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Boelkins is an incredibly respected teacher, however his class is extremely difficult. I believe he just assumes his students know the material. His note sheets are not truly notes, its for you to figure out on your own. He is willing to help outside of class so take advantage of his office hours. He grades tough and be prepared to write.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MTH122
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

One of the worst professor I have taken. Does not teach well and makes a simple topic so complex and confusing. He puts people on the spot and confuses them if they know the answer. If you're an engineering student, he will talk crap about you and say you don't understand what you're doing. Said I did a disservice to my table for a derivative trick.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MATH210
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

MTH 210 with Prof. Boelkins shaped me as a student. I loved it. It was so hard, definitely not a commitment I would be up for every semester, but invaluable as a one-time experience. Learned more than I can quantify: math, discipline, self-educating/self-learning, work ethic, and how to meet high expectations.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MATH210
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Boelkins is by far my favorite professor I've had here at GVSU. He also is the TOUGHEST professor I've ever had too, and his courses are not easy. Although, his classes are tough he always makes time for his students and puts students first in his class. You will learn a lot, and start the portfolio EARLY! Great life advice too!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MATH201
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He seems reasonable and very knowledgeable at first, which he is very knowledgable. However, with the "daily prep", Labs, problem of the week, webwork, studying and normal homework, the work for this course is entirely unreasonable. He is ready to help, but his expectations are much too high.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MTH201
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was THE worst math class I've ever taken. Instead of having lectures, Prof B just gives you groups and hope you figure it out for yourself. Coming into this class with an A in every other math course I've taken, and not doing well in this class, I STRONGLY encourage you not to take this prof.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MTH201
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a great guy. Really helpful, but if you're struggling a ton he will get annoyed with you easily. I went to his office hours multiple times and I always left feeling like he was making it clear I was wasting his time. I wouldn't take a course with him again.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MTH201
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Boelkins is an awesome professor. He is willing to help you out, and is flexible if need be. He is, however, uncompromising in his expectations - you will get lots of "notation matters" notes on assignments/exams. He assigns A LOT of homework - more than any other class I've taken at GV. It's frustrating to spend all my time on a cognate.

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