David Singer - Case Western Reserve University

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David Singer - Case Western Reserve University

Professor: David Singer

Department: Mathematics

College: Case Western Reserve University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MATH308
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:

Professor Singer is a very sweet man who actually cares about his students. His expectations are very reasonable. You do have daily homework, but usually they're not too heavy. He lets you redo exam questions to earn back credit. The second half of the semester content went a bit over my head, but the class was still very manageable.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH408
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really love him as a person, but sometimes he can be frustrating as a professor. His assignments are perfectly reasonable if you have pre-requisite knowledge and pay attention, but sometimes tests are difficult. He doesn't use Canvas and has his own class websites, so it can be hard to figure out your grade.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MATH408
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:

He gives really good lectures that make fairly complicated concepts easily accessible and is always willing to answer questions. The assignments are small but frequent to keep you up-to-date, and he is usually able to get them back the next class so you actually learn from them.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MATH408
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing professor. A super fair grader, great lecturer, easy to reach outside of class and is always willing to help if you are stuck on something. The class (MATH 408) is very difficult material, but David Singer makes it straightforward and interesting. All in all a great professor and I would recommend his class to anyone that is interested.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MATH303
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:

The lectures are really helpful and heavily focused on examples. He is able to explain the concepts pretty clearly, a rarity for a math professor. The assignments aren't too hard, and as long as you pay attention in class you shouldn't have any trouble doing well.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MATH303
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy CS tech elective with minimal homework. I've found it pretty easy to understand most concepts. The midterm is weird bc you take it in class, then he gives you a blank one of the same test to do at home and averages the two but I'm not complaining bc it helped my grade. It really helps to go to class, and you need to buy the book.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MATH408
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:

No doubt, he is a great professor. While the course he given to us is difficult, you can handle it by reviewing the book and carefully taking note. The midterm is not very difficult, don't worry for that. The course project and presentation is very important. Giving a touching presentation would be very helpful for getting better grade.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MATH303
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:

This class is literally goals. There should be more classes like it. Minimum homework that is only assigned to make you understand the concepts and make sure you get some practice, interesting lectures, cool guy, easy A.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MATH401
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He only teaches this once every twenty years - so, people of the future in 2035, you should take this with him. Hopefully he isn't retired by then. Singer has a very clear plan of what he wants to do. Lectures are fascinating. Sometimes he gets sidetracked, adds an extra lecture to clarify a point. Very helpful at office hours. Homework is fun.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MATH303
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:

Class was good -- slightly unorganized though I got a C on the midterm and was not expecting to get an A in class (I also did poorly on a number of the homework) but gave it my all (especially for the presentation, research paper and the final) and wound up with an A in the class. Make sure you show up everyday! Overall a great class

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH303
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This class is a ton of fun. Singer is an engaging lecturer, and homework problems are very well-chosen so as to be constructive tools in learning and becoming comfortable with the material. It's my favorite course of the semester so far, bar none.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MATH408
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fascinating subject! Textbook is online pdf. My research paper on Polydragon didn't go too well, but he was nice enough to accept what I could do. Preresearch topic. He took strictly the in class portion of our one and only exam since a question threw off most of the class. Review ppt slides. Got an A because I was there everyday and tried my best.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MATH307
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I had him for two classes, MATH 307 and MATH 408. The guy is great at explaining things and is incredibly helpful in answering questions. However, if you're a bad test taker, avoid MATH 307 with him like the plague. He's my favorite professor, but the final that was weighted 50% of the grade was enough to wreck my grade for the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MATH303
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:

One of the best classes I've taken. Obviously knows his stuff, but doesn't make assumptions about the prior knowledge of his students and explains concepts well. Speaks plainly without being condescending-not a math major but I never felt stupid in this class. The book for this course is great. Homeworks were very reasonable-helpful but short.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MATH303
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Make sure you go over everything in your notes before a test.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MATH303
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:

If you have a chance to take him, do it! Although he goes on tangents a lot, his material is interesting and the tests are actually pretty easy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MATH303
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:

Best math professor I've ever had. If you get a chance to take his class, do it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MATH303
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:

Doesn't matter if you're an English, psych, or even ceramics major - this man will make you interested in mathematical research. He's absolutely brilliant, and his lectures were universally entertaining - he always covers history and (thankfully) new developments. Projects were interesting. Best in the department.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MATH408
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 a good teacher, but material is kind of confusing. Singer's great though.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MATH303
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:

One of the best math professors at Case. He is very distractable and loses focus regularly, but is generally interesting and a good lecturer. Workload of class isn't excessive, and exams are reasonable. Seems genuinely interested in subject matter, and enjoys teaching.

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