Harvey Chew - Sinclair Community College

Professor: Harvey Chew
Department: Mathematics
College: Sinclair Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: CNSL116
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great Professor. He's very helpful
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MAT1570
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Chew gives very little partial credit. ex. answering was missing square root sign, and he said my answer could be any random number. One test had Demoivre's theorem, the math department's outline for '12 specifically said we won't learn Demoivre's theorem. I repeatedly asked to meet since I couldn't make his office hours, would not meet with me
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MAT204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It is not impossible or anywhere near it to get an A. He isn't the most interesting person, but he teaches straight out of the book. Do the "suggested homework" and the assigned homework and prepare for exams. Sit near the front, he is a little quiet. I sat in the 2nd or 3rd row and could hear him fine. He's predictable, just do what he asks.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Did not enjoy this professor. Grading is off because it is almost impossible to get an A. I got a C and I am an engineer major that is normally very good at math. Would never recommend him.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrifying teacher. Avoid him at all costs unless you are a WIZ in math. If not, do not take him!!!! Very very difficult and requires way too much out of students. Not understanding in the least and seems to enjoy not passing students.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very difficult professor. If you do not always do your hw or attend class then do NOT take him. You have to be very serious about passing the class from the beginning to do well. Do EVERY hw assignment and try to ALWAYS attend class bc they count for so much more than they shld. Nice guy but very very tough.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: ALG111
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Chew is a very hard professor to take Algebra from. He does not explain well and you mostly have to figure everything out on your own. Takes off points on every little thing. I would not recommend.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Chew teaches straight from the book. Little explanation involved. Hard to hear handwriting hard to read. Stubborn and old school. When you go to college in 62 in 2011 its hard to say he has changed. Rough grader to some extent. Marks off on the littlest things. Different steps will be wrong. Keep to memorizing his steps, it's probably what he did.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MAT101
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
This instructor couldn't stop giving students problems. He didn't explain things at all, and just wrote on the board. Hard to hear, and doesn't engage the student. Focused more on students DISCUSSING WHAT HE WAS TRYING TO TEACH than doing it himself. Even with tutor, never got about a 50 on any assignment. Worst class ever.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Chew is truly different. He actually understands that we are adults and is a COLLEGE professor. It isn't highschool so don't go into his class for social hour. If you pay for the class then why not give the effort. He is hard to help you learn the material. If you want a challenge take Harvey.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Follows book exactly as written does absolutely no explaining on it, more like show and tell. Makes mistakes follow his instructors books. He is corrected all the time. Had A's in MAT 102 and 116 with different profs, ill be lucky to pass him. Textbook is his bible. Will not explain in detail, he ignores questions. Worst prof I have had at SCC.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MATH117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
speaks at a very lowtone sometimes it is hard to hear
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Only gives out 20 pts extra credit the entire year. Can't understand what he says. He makes tests as hard as possible. Hands down the worst teacher at sinclair
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MATH117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
The test review is nothing like the homework and the test is like neither. He trys his hardest to fail you and grades like a nazi
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you aren't very good at math I definitely don't recommend him. He talks very quietly and writes small on the chalkboard. He was constantly corrected by students and always having to look-up equations we were supposed to memorize. His tests are hard, although he does provide a study guide. I am halfway through his class and worried I won't pass.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Chew is way to strict with his grading. everyone is class agrees they didnt recieve the grades on homework they deserved. He is also very stubborn when it comes to revizing the grades even when its obvious he is wrong. Never NEVER take a class with Harvey Chew- you WILL regret it. Positive ratings for him are fake
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was terrible. I am great at math. I tested into MAT 116. Got an A in 116 with a diferent professor. Failed with a 36% with Chew. His tests are rediculously hard. They don't go over the same stuff that we did in class. He makes mistakes ALL the time. Not helpful what so ever. Attendance is required everyday and you don't get points for showing up
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MAT117
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Chew seemed too old to teach properly. All of his diagrams were wrong- students had to correct him. His tests were too hard. Forgets formulas and how to do problems. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS.HARVEY NEEDS TO RETIRE!!!!!
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MAT204
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Says funny but very corny jokes. Keep up in class he moves quickly
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MAT101
  • 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:
aWSOME PROF...EXTREMELY SOFT SPOKEN BUT REALLY ON THE BALL
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