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Natalia Tchetcherina STAT470 Expecting an A DenialWhammy 05/19/2024	Not going to lie, she doesn't speak English that well, so it's difficult to ask questions. However, this material is extremely self-studyable going off of her PowerPoints and the textbook. If you want an engaging professor, you should look elsewhere, but if by yourself, this is very manageable, and she gives a fat curve + extra credit + extremely lenient exam grading as long as you show knowledge of the concepts. Don't take this class for the actual exam though, the first half is useful, but the second half is not really related to FM content.
Natalia Tchetcherina STAT470 Anonymous 03/28/2024	Exams are hard, and has no relation with practice exam. Do not take her. She makes this class extremely hard. She read from PowerPoint slides without explaining anything. .
Natalia Tchetcherina STAT470 Expecting a W Anonymous 02/19/2024	Lots of work and classwork is due on every class day. Taking this course with other professor. She is not the best choice for taking the course.
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 01/16/2024	He is the king of my heart. He takes the time to get to know all the student names, gives so much extra credit, and does a million examples. The actual content of the class can be confusing, but if you pay attention in class and read the examples from the textbooks, it's not bad. The only downside to having Griffin is he takes attendance every class and you could lose a big chunk of your grade if you never show up.
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 08/24/2023	A little bit confused as to why people say they hate attendance, maybe that's just the lower level stat class. I think it actually is very beneficial that there is attendance since the class is pretty challenging without coming. However, when you are in class it is pretty easy and the teacher is very good.
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A Anonymous 08/22/2023	THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST STATISTICS PROFESSOR AT UMD. HE IS REALLY CHILL AND THE CLASS IS SO EASY
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 08/22/2023	Do not take it with Natalia , trust me, it is MILES harder then this professor. I failed it with Natalia and this professor I'm telling you is an easy A. He gives you a formula sheet of all the formulas used in the class and questions are pulled from the practice exams. Also there is opportunities to get 20+ extra credit points in this class throughout the semester.
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 08/19/2023	Makes this class seem super easy. Great professor.
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A Anonymous 08/19/2023	Great professor. He prepares a cheat sheet that you can use on each exam. Furthermore, his tests are pretty similar to his practice exams and he always gives the solution to the practice exams, helping you study. this class also has 20+ extra credit points
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 08/04/2023	I think his average student gpa is all you need to know. This class was a breeze and he taught it so well. No curveballs on exams and everything was same as practice
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 04/25/2023	Exams are pretty easy and professor is very chill
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A Anonymous 01/31/2023	Beast, love this man
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A- Anonymous 12/22/2022	Like the other reviews mention, great professor, lecture is required to go to, but it isn't a big deal like the other reviews said cause this class is mostly challenging material that he makes easy to understand in class. There is only one midterm and a final exam, which are easy as long as you do the practice
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/22/2022	So many opportunities for extra credit, class is straightforward and there should be no reason to not get an A in this class
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/22/2022	Great professor
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/16/2022	This dude is a legend, he straight up pulled up the world cup during one of our lectures. The guy is very chill, his lectures are organized, and exams are fair. He really wants his students to succeed and provides a great atmosphere every class.
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Anonymous 12/16/2022	Not quite sure why his reviews are this low, but he is hands down the best stat professor I have had in my tenure as a stat major. His class is not easy don't get me wrong, but he has plenty of extra credit opportunities, class activities, and problem sets that will literally help you get the practice you need for the test. He only has 1 midterm and a final, and uses previous questions from the practice in the real exams. Would recommend this professor for any classes he offers. 10/10
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A Anonymous 12/16/2022	Class is very straightforward, although the material is a bit difficult, with this professor he makes his own formula sheet which literally states the DEFINITION and the equation for each term, which makes it so easy to match with the test. DEFINTELY RECOMMEND!
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/10/2022	Prof. Griffin is incredible. He put a strong emphasis on participation and attendance. This emphasis may have annoyed some students at first, but I feel strongly it's largely responsible for my success in this class. He's accommodating for those students who struggle with formal assessments, offering extra credit opportunities several times per week. He also brings a contagiously positive attitude to every class session, which has given me a legitimate interest in a subject I was previously unaware of. He visibly cares about his students more than any other professor I've had in my five years at UMD.
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A+ Anonymous 12/05/2022	Great professor, everything is clear, easy, and extra credit is given. Very straightforward class and wants all his students to succeed.
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Anonymous 02/27/2022	I actually feel like he cares about his students and I’m learning alot from his class. Yes, lectures are basically mandatory but he puts effort into the lectures and actually wants his students to understand. One of the best teachers I’ve had and I’m a senior and not even a stat major.
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Expecting an A- Anonymous 05/16/2020	Grades generously and is a good teacher
Matthew Griffin STAT470 Anonymous 12/15/2019	He is one of the few professor's who I felt really cared about his students. He made the effort to learn everyone's names very early on in the semester. He also truly wants his students to succeed. A majority of this course is classwork and problem sets, and he goes out of his way to help students and to ensure that you understand the material. If you attend lecture and complete all of the assignments, you'll do well in the class. I 100% recommend taking him if you get the chance, he is one of the best math professor's at UMD!

Natalia Tchetcherina
STAT470

Expecting an A
DenialWhammy
05/19/2024

Not going to lie, she doesn't speak English that well, so it's difficult to ask questions. However, this material is extremely self-studyable going off of her PowerPoints and the textbook. If you want an engaging professor, you should look elsewhere, but if by yourself, this is very manageable, and she gives a fat curve + extra credit + extremely lenient exam grading as long as you show knowledge of the concepts. Don't take this class for the actual exam though, the first half is useful, but the second half is not really related to FM content.

Natalia Tchetcherina
STAT470

Anonymous
03/28/2024

Exams are hard, and has no relation with practice exam. Do not take her. She makes this class extremely hard. She read from PowerPoint slides without explaining anything. .

Natalia Tchetcherina
STAT470

Expecting a W
Anonymous
02/19/2024

Lots of work and classwork is due on every class day. Taking this course with other professor. She is not the best choice for taking the course.

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
01/16/2024

He is the king of my heart. He takes the time to get to know all the student names, gives so much extra credit, and does a million examples. The actual content of the class can be confusing, but if you pay attention in class and read the examples from the textbooks, it's not bad. The only downside to having Griffin is he takes attendance every class and you could lose a big chunk of your grade if you never show up.

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
08/24/2023

A little bit confused as to why people say they hate attendance, maybe that's just the lower level stat class. I think it actually is very beneficial that there is attendance since the class is pretty challenging without coming. However, when you are in class it is pretty easy and the teacher is very good.

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A
Anonymous
08/22/2023

THE ABSOLUTE GREATEST STATISTICS PROFESSOR AT UMD. HE IS REALLY CHILL AND THE CLASS IS SO EASY

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
08/22/2023

Do not take it with Natalia , trust me, it is MILES harder then this professor. I failed it with Natalia and this professor I'm telling you is an easy A. He gives you a formula sheet of all the formulas used in the class and questions are pulled from the practice exams. Also there is opportunities to get 20+ extra credit points in this class throughout the semester.

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
08/19/2023

Makes this class seem super easy. Great professor.

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A
Anonymous
08/19/2023

Great professor. He prepares a cheat sheet that you can use on each exam. Furthermore, his tests are pretty similar to his practice exams and he always gives the solution to the practice exams, helping you study. this class also has 20+ extra credit points

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
08/04/2023

I think his average student gpa is all you need to know. This class was a breeze and he taught it so well. No curveballs on exams and everything was same as practice

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
04/25/2023

Exams are pretty easy and professor is very chill

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A
Anonymous
01/31/2023

Beast, love this man

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
12/22/2022

Like the other reviews mention, great professor, lecture is required to go to, but it isn't a big deal like the other reviews said cause this class is mostly challenging material that he makes easy to understand in class. There is only one midterm and a final exam, which are easy as long as you do the practice

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/22/2022

So many opportunities for extra credit, class is straightforward and there should be no reason to not get an A in this class

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/22/2022

Great professor

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/16/2022

This dude is a legend, he straight up pulled up the world cup during one of our lectures. The guy is very chill, his lectures are organized, and exams are fair. He really wants his students to succeed and provides a great atmosphere every class.

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Anonymous
12/16/2022

Not quite sure why his reviews are this low, but he is hands down the best stat professor I have had in my tenure as a stat major. His class is not easy don't get me wrong, but he has plenty of extra credit opportunities, class activities, and problem sets that will literally help you get the practice you need for the test. He only has 1 midterm and a final, and uses previous questions from the practice in the real exams. Would recommend this professor for any classes he offers. 10/10

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A
Anonymous
12/16/2022

Class is very straightforward, although the material is a bit difficult, with this professor he makes his own formula sheet which literally states the DEFINITION and the equation for each term, which makes it so easy to match with the test. DEFINTELY RECOMMEND!

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/10/2022

Prof. Griffin is incredible. He put a strong emphasis on participation and attendance. This emphasis may have annoyed some students at first, but I feel strongly it's largely responsible for my success in this class. He's accommodating for those students who struggle with formal assessments, offering extra credit opportunities several times per week. He also brings a contagiously positive attitude to every class session, which has given me a legitimate interest in a subject I was previously unaware of. He visibly cares about his students more than any other professor I've had in my five years at UMD.

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A+
Anonymous
12/05/2022

Great professor, everything is clear, easy, and extra credit is given. Very straightforward class and wants all his students to succeed.

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Anonymous
02/27/2022

I actually feel like he cares about his students and I’m learning alot from his class. Yes, lectures are basically mandatory but he puts effort into the lectures and actually wants his students to understand. One of the best teachers I’ve had and I’m a senior and not even a stat major.

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Expecting an A-
Anonymous
05/16/2020

Grades generously and is a good teacher

Matthew Griffin
STAT470

Anonymous
12/15/2019

He is one of the few professor's who I felt really cared about his students. He made the effort to learn everyone's names very early on in the semester. He also truly wants his students to succeed. A majority of this course is classwork and problem sets, and he goes out of his way to help students and to ensure that you understand the material. If you attend lecture and complete all of the assignments, you'll do well in the class. I 100% recommend taking him if you get the chance, he is one of the best math professor's at UMD!

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