Reviews of professor Earvin Balderama

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
My most difficult class so far. Did not understand a thing and Professor did not do a good job explaining anything when asked. Class was expected to do all assignments using R Studio, did not seem like a real stats class. Didnt learn a thing.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I had a tech issue while taking an exam that didn't let me to see the exam and I told him immediately in hopes of finding an alternative method to take the exam. He told me not to worry about it, that he would "take it into consideration at the end of the semester." End of the semester I was .01% away from getting an A and he didn't give it to me.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
He's sweet and everything, but he's not a good teacher. I only passed one out of seven quizzes (still got a B) and most of the class is graded on a confusing project. I didn't understand most of what he taught. Try your best to avoid his class, if possible.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Worst class I've ever taken. Lectures seem long and tedious. Exams are extremely hard, no study guide. His quizzes are also completely different from what was taught in lecture. Homework is 'optional' after the 1st chapter, but i suggest you do it anyway... I get that he's starting out, but come on dude, loosen up...

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
Professor Balderama's lectures were on slides and the book is free to download since the homework is on there. One calculator website has to be downloaded (free to sign up). Exams were about "skills" you learned, some skills will be removed further into exams. Also, you will get 3 "tokens" to use such as leveling up a skill, or take-home exams.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Okay teacher if you already understand statistics, very intelligent teacher but doesn't know how to teach the subject in a easier way that's better for students to understand. Quizzes are hard and there's a group project at the end. You have to review the material and ask questions or you won't understand it at all.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Great professor! I know there are many bad reviews of him on here, and I was skeptical myself on taking his class because of them but, if you put in the work you will receive a good grade! If you don't understand something during lecture, don't hesitate to talk to him, as he will clarify. Khan Academy is also a life saver as well for understanding!

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I know there are many poor ratings here, but Professor Balderama is a really good teacher. His class was one of the best classes I had this semester. He does not give tons of homework, just the quizzes after two weeks and you had two weeks to prepare. It is just important to attend class and understand the concepts.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
You just have to study for this class, and you will be fine. If you know you are someone who expects to pass without studying, then don't take this class.