Alex Martsinkovsky is a Mathematics professor at Northeastern University rated 3.74/5 by 114 students, with 3.0/5 difficulty and 33.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Alex Martsinkovsky professor reviews and ratings: 3.74/5 from 114 student reviews at Northeastern (33.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Professor Martsinkovsky is a knowledgeable, passionate mathematician. Unfortunately, this passion does not translate well to his classroom. His lectures are boring and do not provide all the knowledge needed for homework and quizzes. I taught myself 99% of the material and was completely unprepared for the final, even after doing 5 practice exams.MATH2321 2024-12-16 20:41:20 +0000 UTC
Martsinkovsky is a decent professor overall. He's pretty funny and his lectures cover all the material you need to know. I made the mistake of not studying before quizzes which hurt me in the end. He didn't give any midterms and the class was 60% quizzes 40% final. I did much better on the final after studying previous finals which he gives out.CALC3 2023-05-17 23:39:46 +0000 UTC
Really nice person, not always the best teacher. Having never taken calc 3 before, I felt like I taught myself more of the material than I would have liked. Overall grade is a bit rough, with the final worth 40% of grade. But the graders are always generous, particularly with partial credit.CALC3FORENGNR 2022-12-20 02:40:37 +0000 UTC
Hilarious man. Also made sure everyone understood before moving on. Probably taught the class too easy, because the final was very hard, but I got out with an A so I don't care.MTHU341 2008-12-26 10:10:57 +0000 UTC
For multivariable calc he was GREAT. No midterm. No homework due. He was hilarious, too. He kept cracking jokes that really amused me (even though the rest of the 8am was not as amused). He gave a few review sessions that were really helpful and knew me by name at the end. His teaching style is also masterfully done, couldn't be clearer explaining.MTHU342 2008-12-24 18:11:31 +0000 UTC
I love this professor. He is a great calculus teacher. Fabulous notes and easy weekly quizzes. No midterm. Cracks jokes and does review sessions. GREAT!!!CALCU341 2008-11-14 12:03:51 +0000 UTC
Awesome Guy!!! so nice! gives great notes. quizzes are easy, but the final was impossible (departmental final and he even agreed it was too hard). i def recommend himMTH341 2008-01-13 15:01:52 +0000 UTC
Good guy.MTH243 2007-12-20 12:54:14 +0000 UTC
He is an awesome teacher who is willing to bend over backwards for you. He also is very understanding, so If he plans a quiz when the majority of the class has another test that day he will work with you. He is always willing to have review sessions, and does his best to keep everyone interested. I would def. reccommend himCALCC 2007-12-03 23:38:48 +0000 UTC
This man has an uncanny ability to make graduate algebra, at an extremely fast pace, very accessible. He is an incredible professor, never letting even one proposition be poorly understood. His proofs are not "hand-wavey" like some professors, but instead very clear. He motivated linear algebra and difficult concepts like I had never seen beforeG111 2006-12-07 09:22:32 +0000 UTC
Awesome Calc 3 teacher. In class, he is a funny guy who explains the subject well, and is always open for questions. His quizzes are not too easy, and arn't too hard. Great person, a lot of help in office hoursCALCA 2006-11-05 11:20:10 +0000 UTC
Terrible teacher. Very difficult to understand and does the run around to explain the smallest things. Very indirect. Do not take this class if you can avoid it.MTH 2005-08-31 09:52:06 +0000 UTC
Excellent professor. Always willing to help. Calls you by name. If you pay attention in class and do the homework you will do well. Quizes/Tests are like homework, no surprises. And on Wednesdays, his = looks dangerously like a <. Funny guy, good personallity. I wish I could have him again.CALC2AND3 2005-05-18 08:07:56 +0000 UTC
poor teaching skills, as much as you go for help if you still do not understand its tough luck for you. never willing to work things out. Inconsistant grader. He gives you one grade and he gives another person a different grade for the same amount of work on quizs so basically he just has favoritCALC 2005-01-22 08:34:05 +0000 UTC
Excellent teacher, great personality. The quizzes are much easier than the assignments, and the assignments were not mandatory. I highly recommend taking his class.MTHU242 2004-12-27 02:24:34 +0000 UTC
Alex Martsinkovsky has an average rating of 3.74/5 from 114 student reviews. 33.0% of students said they would take them again.
Alex Martsinkovsky's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.0/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.