James Schott

  • 3.7Overall Quality
  • 3.6Helpfulness
  • 3.8Clarity
  • 2.7Easiness

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Date
Class
Rating
Comment
12/3/12

STA4502

Good Quality

Easiness4

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest1

Straight forward, lectures are very boring though. All exams open book open notes. His notes are pretty much the best study aid. Do the suggested homework problems for extra practice. Easy to get an A if you put a little bit of time into studying and paying attention in class.

11/7/12

STA2023

Good Quality

Easiness4

Helpfulness4

Clarity4

Rater Interest3

Great professor. Doesn't crack jokes or play around in class like "cool" teachers do but he teaches you and that what you need out of a math class. Lets you make your own reference sheet for tests and he does no like trick questions. Very helpful and is always prepared to answer any questions. Definately suggested.

8/21/12

STA2023

Good Quality

Easiness5

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest3

Took this in the summer. Honestly, this class is pretty easy. He's clear and concise. Makes everything easily understandable. He gives you an 8 by 11 piece of paper for exams you can write anything on. I did the homework the night before exams and got A's on all the tests. Super easy,

7/25/12

sta2023

Good Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest2

I had to retake this class because the professor last year had such an accent I could barely understand the class. This guy is CRYSTAL clear and makes the course so EASY to understand. I CANNOT believe it and I am terrible at Statistics. Take his class..

4/2/12

STA4321

Good Quality

Easiness2

Helpfulness4

Clarity5

Rater Interest4

Stat Theory 1 and 2. Pretty tough classes. No accent, very clear on problems. Exam questions come from homework and in class examples. Goes word for word by the book, and a little dry but I'd still recommend going. Very nice, but be prepared to be a little bored in his classes. 4 tests, 25% each. No cumulative final.

3/29/12

STA2023

Good Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness5

Clarity4

Rater Interest2

Take his class in the summer, it's a MUCH better experience. I took his class twice, & my grade improved a whole letter grade by taking it in the summer. He's much better in smaller classes vs. auditorium classes. In the summer the exams are written vs a scantron so it helps get extra points. GOOD TEACHER! You'll appreciate him & his notes later!!!

3/19/12

STA2023

Good Quality

Easiness5

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest5

His lectures are great and tests are fairly easy. He definitely does some curving. I calculated my grade to a B, and somehow ended up with an A. Make sure to view tests to see what you miss, they definitely come up in the final again!

12/22/11

STA2023

Average Quality

Easiness4

Helpfulness2

Clarity4

Rater Interest1

The expectations are crystal clear. There are 9 chapters of HW problems on syllabus. They are very similar to the tests. The lectures are dry, but very clear. He hints at anything that is tricky or often missed by students. Not a big time-commitment to ace this class.

12/15/11

STA2023

Average Quality

Easiness5

Helpfulness3

Clarity3

Rater Interest2

4 tests, one final. Tests were extremely fair given some study was done. Homework optional, but helpful for tests. Relatively easy A if you put in a little time studying and doing practice.

11/16/11

STA2023

Poor Quality

Easiness2

Helpfulness1

Clarity2

Rater Interest1

Only four tests and a final make up your grade. Doesn't explain things well at all. Does curve grade at the end however. Allows formula sheet for each test

11/6/11

STA2023

Good Quality

Easiness4

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest3

He is very straightforward and you have to go to class to get his notes (no powerpoints on webcourses). I found him very easy and tests were easy if you practiced all the recommended problems on the syllabus. If you have a question, ask. He is good about clarifying and explaining. If you give it some effort you can get an A.

8/22/11

STA2023

Good Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness5

Clarity5

Rater Interest4

This professor is awesome. Clear and to the point teaching. He moves fast, but will stop to go over something over and over if necessary (so ask questions). Tells exactly what will be on exams. Exams straightforward and no tricks (make good formula sheets). Very helpful during office hours. An A is very possible with some effort.

5/21/11

STA2023

Good Quality

Easiness3

Helpfulness3

Clarity5

Rater Interest4

I thought this class would be easy, but it confused me a lot on what formulas to use. If you know which formulas to use in all the situations you're set because you get a formula sheet. Not that bad a class, but still would have liked an A over the B I got. He's a good guy.

4/29/11

Sta2023

Average Quality

Easiness2

Helpfulness3

Clarity3

Rater Interest1

for stats 1, Mrs. Schott, Dr. Schott's wife is the best teacher. then comes Dr. Schott then Uddin. if you cant take Mrs. and then take Dr Schott. he moves fast but its not impossible. do all of the homework and make sure you understand it. he does let you have a formula sheet which is the most underrated key to passing the class

4/26/11

STA2023

Good Quality

Easiness4

Helpfulness5

Clarity4

Rater Interest4

This class is great! the info is a bit difficult for some. go to s.i., do the HW with the gta's and you should be FINE! im doing well and i skip most of his classes. his tests are 16 ques. multiple choice. knw ur stuff n he wnt trip u up!

4/22/11

STA4322

Good Quality

Easiness2

Helpfulness4

Clarity4

Rater Interest5

Stat Theory I & II, 2 semester sequence. Each semester there are 4 tests, 25% each. Tests are difficult, and if you bomb one there's no coming back. 1st test of I is easier, gets more difficult from there. You have to study you're butt off for this class. Schott's a good teacher, but his tests are a challenge, even for the strong math students.

1/3/11

sta2023

Poor Quality

Easiness1

Helpfulness1

Clarity1

Rater Interest2

He is HORRIBLE run i had jury duty and he would not excuse it or let me take it later, he has only 4 test if u fail you fail he does not care enough to help students pass by throwing a curve. He seems not to care if you fail or not if you can AVOID him. you get a formula sheet but all stats teachers give that. WARNING again dont take him

12/31/10

STA2023

Good Quality

Easiness4

Helpfulness4

Clarity4

Rater Interest4

I would really recommend taking Schott for STAT 2023. This was my second time taking it, and the first time was absolutely HORRIBLE with Uddin. He's notes are simple and to the point. Pay attention to his notes for tests, and make good cheat sheets for the tests! (He allows one sheet of paper for every test and two for the final)

12/15/10

STA2023

Average Quality

Easiness1

Helpfulness2

Clarity3

Rater Interest1

This professor explains the concepts somewhat, but he moves entirely too fast. You will still need to attend class, and you will also have to do every single homework problem. Your grade is made up of 4 tests and 1 final exam. Your tests will be no more than 16-20 questions (usually 16), so if you miss more than 5 and you fail. He offers no curve.

12/15/10

STA2023

Average Quality

Easiness1

Helpfulness2

Clarity3

Rater Interest1

This professor explains the concepts somewhat, but he moves entirely too fast. You will still need to attend class, and you will also have to do every single homework problem. Your grade is made up of 4 tests and 1 final exam. Your tests will be no more than 16-20 questions (usually 16), so if you miss more than 5 and you fail. He offers no curve.