Reviews of professor Steven Ma

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
The class structure is difficult to get use to and doesn't allow for much error. Since this class is conducted by two professors, this professor is in and out quick. It's difficult at times to listen to him talk as he is not a native English speaker. The course structure is not his design but his teacher methods are, that is why he is so low.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Not an easy class, but he is accessible outside of class and cares about the students.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He is foreign so he has a little bit of accent that takes some getting used to. Next, he'll give you examples in class that resembles 2+2 compared to the level of homework. He gives weekly quizzes that go over the homework that no one actually understood. He lectures on an overhead and doesn't move the paper so you can read what he's writing. bad

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Hard to understand and goes very fast. Even by paying attention and taking notes you can't really learn in his lectures. Usually does not announce the quizzes in advance and there is no set schedule for them. The examples he does in class are actually good though and similar to the problems you see on homework/exams.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I had him for MEP2 and he was always a week behind in lecture that correlated to the practice session. Didnt learn anything in lectures. He rambled on about stuff we already knew, didnt focus on what we needed to know. On the exam he gave us an equation sheet that didnt have all the equations. I asked about this he gave an extremely rude reply.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
He is new to the university and shows enthusiasm for the subject and students. Wasn't the most prepared for lectures and assignments but again, it is first time with this course so it was a bit confusing at times. Might repeat basic concepts. Overall he was very helpful outside lectures and has insight in applications of design out in industry.

Rating: 3.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Seems like he is understanding the ropes being that he is new at MTU. In some instances, he did not seem very prepared for lecture and the course schedule changed frequently. If he gets the schedule for this course worked out, it will be a great one to take. At the moment, I can't say I learned a lot but solidified prior knowledge

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He's a little hard to understand. His lectures on the overhead were a little annoying when he forgets to slide the paper into the view. He can't really answer your questions because he doesn't understand what your asking. One aspect I like was that it seemed like he adjusted exam difficulty to the abilities of his students.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Doesn't give timely feedback. When feedback is present regarding a possible resubmission, the details are so non specific that you have no idea what to fix. Rubrics don't have point values on them for parts of an assignment. So a 14/15 could be a 60%. If given the opportunity to choose other TAs or profs, do so. Feedback is important in college.