Reviews for John J. Millson
Average Rating:| Anonymous Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A+ May 2, 2012, 7:42 pm | Great professor! Scared me at first because I couldn't do those tricky poker hand probability problems, but once the class picks up you get the hang of things (the weekly pop quizzes in discussion, the lack of organization in his notes, his frustration with himself, the easy midterms which mimic practice tests)...and it all comes together at the end of the semester and you look back saying, wow what an awesome, cool, funny elderly man and what a nice easy 400 level course to end senior year! :) Highly recommended! (reviewed by a Bio/Pre-Med Major) |
| Anonymous Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A July 10, 2011, 9:31 pm | Dr. Millson is my idea of a college professor. Elderly, funny, extremely intelligent, and a little disorganized. This was one of my favorite classes of the semester. He often uses interesting real world examples to illustrate the concepts. For non-math majors like me,it was very helpful. Exams are fair and there is a curve at the end. Read the chapters and follow his lectures will almost guarantee the A. If you need to take Stat400, his is the class to take. It was definitely a pleasure for me. |
| motariq1991 Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: B May 25, 2011, 10:44 am | So, here is the deal with this professor. He knows his stuff but he is extremely extremely unorganized and makes too many mistakes during lecture, on his webpage and on homework. I honestly don't see why he can't just give out a syllabus and stick to it. He mumbles a lot and makes it difficult for students to understand what he is saying. His hand writing is TERRIBLE. Even though I sat on the front row every single lecture, there were times where I couldn't understand what he was writing. And it seemed like he was only teaching one side of the lecture, the front right. Every important concept that he wanted the class to understand, he would turn to the front right of the lecture and mumbles it away. But, the class isn't difficult at all. The combinations and probability chapter could get a little confusing but statistics chapters are easy as long as you know what you are doing. |
| Luminaire Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A May 21, 2011, 4:00 pm | 2 exams worth 50 point each. Weekly homework quizzes 50 points total, and a final worth 100 points. With his unnecessary curve, I got an A with ease, while learning on my own. Lectures are too slow paced for me, as I can learn one month of John's material in about an hour of my own study time. Since I'm a math major, STAT400 comes naturally. For non-math majors, it's just high school stat and a little beyond. Whenever he sends exam solutions, wait about 4-5 emails for his "Corrections to Exam X Solution". The textbook is awful, and John complains that no one goes to class, but overall this is the class to take. I would encourage John Millson to repeat Spring 2011. It was a success |
| KG Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A May 18, 2011, 9:58 pm | I really don't know what I should say about professor John. Firstly, he is truly one of the most respected teachers at UMCP. Although he always makes simple mistakes in class, we can't blame him just for these mistakes. We all should understand that he has contributed to our school for over 25 years! Secondly, I have to say that I just hate his website so much!!!! It's just a messy there! If you have a Mac, you are fine. But if you unfortunately have a PC like I do, then you are scrolled up!!! The letter he used for his website is soooooooooo large and ugly, I simply cannot focus on his website for 5 minutes! Last but not least, this class is very easy! Seriously!!! I did missed 80% of the class but still get an A. Professor John do curve in the end. All in all, I respect professor Millson. But I personlly think that he is kinda of too old to teach. I think it's time for him to retire and enjoy his wonderful life! Thank you Professor Millson! |
| fma1 Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A May 14, 2011, 1:18 pm | I would say Millson is a pretty good teacher. I mean, he puts standard "good citizen" problems on the test. If you do your homework and get 100s on the quizzes and know how to do the good citizen problems, you can't fail this class (For goodness sakes, you only have to get a 125/250 to pass the class and get a C!). Good citizen problems are (1) he gives a pdf f(x), find E(X)/V(X)/F(X)/median (2) He gives a pmf for 2 variables, find pmf for X & Y, W = X + Y, say independent or not, find covariance, find correlation coefficient (3) Find (100-alpha)% Confidence Interval for mu (the mean) (4) Proof for two-sided/one-sided confidence Interval He does post his lectures online, and you don't have to take notes, but I recommend taking notes because many times HE WILL DO PROBLEMS FOR YOU. He will tell you how to find a confidence interval, telling you what you're really doing, instead of just plugging into the formula. Also, I recommend going to cramster and doing every single odd problem each week. It will help a lot instead of just doing the ones assigned. |
| rockinbassman Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A April 19, 2011, 10:40 pm | I'm not sure what STAT400 is supposed to be like, but Millson makes it VERY simple. If you're a math major or even a math minor, this will be the easiest math class you take in college. It is only a little bit harder than AP Statistics, since you do a few integrals here and there. The book is not very good, but Millson puts his handwritten (soon to be typed) notes online. Between the book, his notes, and the discussions, you don't need to go to lecture. HW quizzes were easy, so far >100% average on them. If you want to be challenged in statistics, take something more like STAT410. Otherwise, take STAT400 with Millson. |
| toypajme Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A May 16, 2010, 12:53 pm | Yes, the class is very easy because of his ridiculous curve and the grading system, but other than that, the class is terrible. He sits in the front of the class (because of a back injury) and reads off his hand written notes that are scanned online. Every few minutes he goes off on tangents. NOTHING is learned in lecture. Nothing, but sometimes he tells you what problems will be on the tests. The book is completely unhelpful and dont be surprised if you never know how to do the homework right away if you do go to lecture. Just pay attention in discussions and hope for the best. Tests are very easy and sometimes identical to practice tests. So yea, it's easy, but he's terrible. But since he's SO easy. He gets a 2. |
| dm Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A December 29, 2008, 10:07 pm | I think Millson is a great professor. He really wants his students to do well, and this is quite obvious in the way he teaches and communicates with his students. STAT400 is a pretty hard class, but Millson made it really easy.All his tests were open note, and he graded fairly.He wasn't keeping too well this semester, so I doubt he's going to teach this class again; but if he is, sign up for it! |
| astersh Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A December 29, 2008, 1:01 pm | Easy course to get an A in. You probably don't have to go to class, but he's funny, so I do. Discussions = useless. My TA was simply abrasive. When she taught lecture (Millson had a few doctor's appts.), most people would just leave. |
| pluralfacade Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A December 7, 2008, 8:50 pm | The easiest A you could possibly get. Exams are open-note and generally mimic homework problems. He also gives a very handsome curve and is actually a decent instructor as well. |
| Anonymous Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A August 5, 2008, 11:25 am | Very Easy A. He is also a great professor, makes the semi-tough topics very very easy. If you want an easy A, take this. Curves so a 50% overall in the class is a C. I only went to discussions to turn my hw in, but stayed the whole time before an exam. His practice exams are very similar to the real test. |
| bbygyrl123 Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: December 22, 2007, 6:36 am | EASY A!!!!! Just make sure you go to discussions and do the homework and ur golden. And a big hint is to check out the exam questions on the math test bank site! You see em again! |
| Anonymous Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: B December 20, 2007, 11:16 am | Great professor! Go to discussion sections, lecture optional. Great curve in the class. |
| intrusion Course: STAT400 Grade Expected: A December 3, 2007, 1:00 pm | Very good professor. He teaches content effectively, and doesn't assume that you are smarter than you are (so sometimes it can seem like he is teaching to a lower level). His tests are open book, open note, and the curve on the class seems substantial (125/250 in class total is bottom of C). Highly recommended, especially for non Math/Stat majors who need the course for a requirement but aren't incredibly interested in the theory behind stuff and intense proofs and whatnot. |