Ilya Scheidwasser is a Mathematics professor at Northeastern University rated 4.3/5 by 8 students, with 2.5/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Ilya Scheidwasser professor reviews and ratings: 4.3/5 from 8 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
Probably one of my favorite math professors, he explains everything extremely clearly, and as long as you pay attention in class the quizzes are extremely reasonable. He also offers extra credit after every quiz, answers all questions, and holds plenty of office hours.MATH1251 2015-01-14 18:21:10 +0000 UTC
He is a good professor who wants you to do well. The material is not too difficult but kind of confusing. Quizzes once a week and homework at least once a week online. He will keep you for the entire class period, don't expect to get out early. I never used the book, however, it is necessary for the online homework.MATH1215 2014-04-29 10:03:27 +0000 UTC
Great explanations and examples provided in class. Do not buy the physical textbook, you will never need to use it. Make sure to do the reviews in the class pack.MATH1231 2014-02-17 09:14:36 +0000 UTC
Great guy! A little socially awkward, but held 3 hours worth of office hours a week! Gets to know you by name, face, and even nickname, after attending office hours a few times. Extremely helpful, lectures and course goals are crystal clear, lots of extra credit. Quizzes aren't too difficult, but the final exam is a bit on the harder side.MATH1251 2014-12-06 10:12:54 +0000 UTC
Quizzes have nothing to do with the homework. When explaining things he assumes you know a certain amount of material that he never teaches. For anyone who isn't already pretty good at math, this makes learning very difficultMATH1215 2014-03-28 15:27:47 +0000 UTC
Great professor, very clear explanations but attending class regularly is recommendedMATH1231 2014-01-03 10:16:54 +0000 UTC
Quizzes almost every week as well as homework online. Fair grading system even for the group project. Would highly recommend taking his classMATH1231 2014-01-03 10:12:57 +0000 UTC
the way he teaches is very clear and helpful.MATH1231 2013-11-22 17:59:44 +0000 UTC
Ilya Scheidwasser has an average rating of 4.3/5 from 8 student reviews.
Ilya Scheidwasser's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.5/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.