Wayne Petroelje - Grand Valley State University

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Wayne Petroelje - Grand Valley State University

Professor: Wayne Petroelje

Department: Statistics

College: Grand Valley State University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof Petroelje is a nice guy. He will give students every opportunity to succeed in his class, with plenty of extra credit, ability to utilize notes of quizzes and test and ability to earn back some points. If you take good notes in class, his class is a breeze.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I hate math and suck at it but got a B because he lets you redo test questions for partial credit and plenty of extra credit. Show up and do the work and it's an easy A for anyone who isn't absolutely awful at math, but if you are this is the professor you're looking for.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Professor Petroelje. He is hilarious and makes learning very easy. He gives extra credit almost every week and does the homework with you so you know you'll get all of the points on it. He gives a lot of quizzes and tests though so that sucks but overall he's a cool professor.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST PROF EVER! If you aren't very good at math, or you don't really like it, he is definitely the prof to take. He lets you use a note packet on all quizzes and exams and you can write everything he says on them. The quizzes are 25 points and I got at least a 23 on every single one. Sometimes he lets you redo questions on the quiz for credit.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best professor I've ever had. I've never had a stats course in my life so i was nervous about this class but he makes everything super clear and easy to understand, he makes sure everyone understands everything before you move on. There are 8 quizzes and you can use notes on them which help. He is funny and sweet and makes the class easy.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Wayne is an awesome professor! I highly recommend this guy. He is so clear on his explanations and never wants to leave anyone behind. There is a lot of practice and his review sessions reflect the exams almost verbatim. I wish more professors were more like Wayne.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: STATS215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Proffesor Petroelje is an amazing instructor! He explains things so you can understand them and will answer questions you may have! He lets you use the study guide on both quizzesmidtermfinal. I hate math and statistics, but have aced this entire semester because of how great he is as a professor! Definitely take him, you won't regret it!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: STA215
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:

He is great at teaching and really wants everyone to understand. He even goes over what is on quizzes minutes before you take it through examples. You can also use your notes on quizzes. If you want to understand stats and get an A take him!

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: STA215
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:

Professor Petroelje is an amazing professor for history. He is so sweet and wants everyone to have an A. Attendance isn't mandatory. There are eight quizzes but two of them are dropped. There are very few homework assignments. I would highly recommend him. I dropped statistics last year and now have an A.He really knows his stuff.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST PROFESSOR i have had and probably will ever have. He is hilarious, and is SO helpful. Honestly, if you do the practice problems and go to lecture, you will easily get 100%. I would recommend this professor to ANYONE. He is AWESOME.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: STATS215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

We can use notes on all quizzes and exams.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Take him for stats! You will do very well if you attend class. At the start of the semester he gives you a few pages of notes (you fill them in) with quiz/test material which you can use for the quizes and tests. Also he reviews before each test -very helpful!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolute best professor i've had at GV so far in my two years here. He is so willing to help you if you don't understand, which is rarely even needed because he is so clear from the start when lecturing. Awesome and pleasant guy, his humor is very cheesy and he makes class highly enjoyable! Take him if you can!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was an awesome professor He's almost like your grandpa. If you struggle with stats take this guy. He teaches things so anyone will understand. He'll go over things 4 times so its unlikely you'll forget how to do anything. He tells you what you need to know for a every quiz. Went in not having stats since high school and I loved him. Very helpful

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: STA215
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:

Professor Petroelje is a great professor! He was very helpful and willing to reteach topics that the class was struggling with. I recommend taking his class. If you attend class you'll pass with flying colors. I really enjoyed this class and all his corny jokes, plus he didn't check homework which was awesome because it was less work to worry about

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is extremely helpful and just a wonderful person! Wayne cares about your grade and takes extra time to make sure everyone understands the topic. He'll crack a few bad jokes here and there, but it made stats that much more interesting. Great guy, great professor. I highly recommend him.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: STA215
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:

You NEED to take this professor if you have minimal interest in Statistics and/or are taking it only to fill a requirement. He made it extremely easy by only covering the basic topics in the book. Really nice guy as well. Did not mind going to class at all.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: STA215
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:

I was dreading this class and left it for last but needed it to graduate. Turns out it was awesome and the professor is extremely helpful! Continually helped students who were struggling and provides a number of study aids. If you need to take Stats, take it with Professor Petroelje. You won't be sorry.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: STA215
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:

Awesome professor! from what I've heard, he's the best at teaching this. He really wants his students to understand what they're doing. Sometimes he can be a little repetative in what he teaches, but I'd rather go over something too much than too little. Really good at teaching this class!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: STA215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Best stats professor ever! He's been teaching at GV for over 20 years. He definitely knows his stuff and knows how to teach it to the students so that EVERYONE understands it. I took STA 215 last semester and had to drop half way through because the prof thought everyone understood stats like it was second nature to them.

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