William Dickinson - Grand Valley State University

Professor: William Dickinson
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:
Dr. Diickinson does a great job of teaching this material. This is one of the first courses where I left truly understanding every bit of material we covered. However, succeeding in this class does not happen without spending 10+ hours a week on homework. Having a good linear algebra background is important to me, and I certainly got in from Will.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MTH204
  • Grade Received: A+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Will is a great guy! You have to work very hard in this class. He is very knowledgeable in all subjects of math. The textbook is free but VERY confusing. Going to his office hours is crucial to understanding. This was my favorite class I've taken in the Math Department so far and Will is a great prof.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MATH201
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Very tough grader. Its evident how he tries to nail key Calculus concepts into your head. Workload is monumental. Hes a great person and will walk you through it, but will make you think more than anything. I thin thats his main thing is to make you think. Anyways, tons of work and deadlines will hit you in the face if behind. best of luck
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MTH201
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I think Wills a good guy, but hes probably the most annoying grader Ive ever had in any subject. Quizzes are worth 50% which is fine but you either get 100% or a big fat 0% and the most annoying part is he doesnt even correct it, no comments, no red pen, no nothing. When something is worth 50% of my grade I expect a little feedback...
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MTH204
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Worst professor I have ever had! He is the toughest grader ever and expects absolute perfection. I have never had a class with such an abusive workload. Be prepared to spend at least 15 hours a week on homework, labs, quizzes, and pointless mandatory comments. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MTH201
  • Grade Received: C-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Will is super knowledgeable in calculus but he is a really tough grader. His hybrid class didn't have formal exams, but he graded the weekly quizzes super hard which made them hard to pass. He also assigns many writing assignments and labs on top of lectures and weekly HW. He is good at helping 1-on-1 so it's important to visit his office hours.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MTH201
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Will was definitely not my favorite professor but he was not the worst. The hardest thing about him is that he is a very tough grader. Study for your exams because the smallest mistakes will be your downfall. If you attend every class, take notes, and put the effort in, you'll do fine.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MTH201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Will really wants you to work super hard in this class, and expects perfection. If you do not have ALL the work to show for your answer you will get points off. He is an extremely hard grader, if you have not taken a calculus class before this I would stay away. There are 10 group projects that are suppose to meet outside of class and a ton of hw.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MATH201
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
From the get go, he expects his students work for the material. He is HONEST and up front about the fact that his teaching style is geared towards Active Learning, and that included in that's a lot of hard work. He TOLD US that active learning feels harder, but you learn more as students. I was shocked that my exam grades were as high as they were
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MTH201
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I never had to put in so much work for a math class let alone any class. Theres so many papers and assignments and not enough time to finish considering he only tells you a few days before it is due. On the flip, he is super helpful during office hours, so utilize those to get the grade you want.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MTH201
  • Grade Received: C
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Will, as he goes by, is a very tough professor, but this isn't a bad thing. I had to work hard for the grade I got, but I feel that my understanding of calculus is just a bit better because of it. He's extremely helpful and understanding of circumstances. You won't regret taking him as long as you're willing to put in a bit extra effort.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MTH122
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He goes by Will. I personally thought he was a great prof, but his writing assignments are brutal. You aren't going to get an 11/10, I promise you. The highest I got was a 9 or 10. Lots of homework, and makes you participate, but overall solid guy. Really kind and caring; he helps you a lot if you go see him during his office hours.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MATH201
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor gives homework every 2-3 days. There is a daily online preview assignment due before the next lecture. If you skip class, you are assigned to the lab, if assigned, on that day by yourself. He also walks around to give everyone a chance to do the problem on the board by themselves. So many homework, papers and not enough time to finish!!!
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MATH110
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Will took a subject that I loved and ruined it. We were required to write several papers in a math class and he is a tough grader on everything. Asking questions didn't help much and going to his office hours didn't either. He made my first semester so stressful and now I even have to take the class over to bring up my GPA.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MATH110
  • Grade Received: Not sure yet
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Will is clear on what he wants you do to do in order to get full credit for assignments and exams. He can be a tough grader if you do not put in complete effort. You get numerous papers (some do not help with the class) and he is very passionate about math. I'm not a fan of math so he made it somewhat decent for me.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MTH110
  • Grade Received: D-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I am a math person and love numbers; I'm very good at what I do. I got a D in his class and am now in remedial math at a different university and acing it. Hm. Something doesn't add up.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MATH110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
He can straight up be extremely rude at times without realizing it. He cares a bit too much on what everyone in the class is doing. Most homework is on what you will learn in the following class after it is due. Very tough grader, might as well be a writing class. If you don't put a lengthy sentence after your answer, it's wrong. Not recommended
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
he was great. He generally cares about all his students and wants everyone to succeed. there is a lot of group work too to make sure everyone understands it. he teaches very well and teaches multiple methods, so everyone can find one that works for them! i am not good at math, but he has given me confidence in math. show up and you will do great.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MATH110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: No
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Will was probably one of the worst math teachers i've had in awhile. First, he isn't clear about his subject and never actually answers your questions. My advice would be to test out of this course it was a waste of my time. Also treated our class like he was teaching 2nd graders
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MATH110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Will is very passionate about math. He puts a lot of effort into his lectures, but he whisks through them. He's a very tough grader, and if you miss even one class, you will be significantly behind, so don't miss classes. Seeing him during office hours was beneficial because he genuinely cares about his students and wants you to pass. But he's hard
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