Mark Ramras is a Mathematics professor at Northeastern University rated 1.3/5 by 29 students, with 3.8/5 difficulty (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Mark Ramras professor reviews and ratings: 1.3/5 from 29 student reviews at Northeastern. TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
I don' t know how to say it any differently from the other people who have commented. SWITCH. If you want, go to his class for A SINGLE DAY, and then you will understand what everyone is saying. He will mess up on a problem in front of the class, spend 20 minutes trying to figure it out, and then say, do this one at home. Nice guy but, tenure.MATH1215 2014-10-07 17:05:06 +0000 UTC
WORST math teacher I have ever had. Change sections asap!CALC1251 2013-12-11 19:30:49 +0000 UTC
This professor is the WORST teacher I have ever had, over all subjects, but especially math. He babbles nonsense and is very unclear about what he is teaching. He often makes mistakes and has no idea how to fix them or find the right answer. Get out of this class ASAP. He isn't worth your effort.MATH125107 2013-09-16 15:10:06 +0000 UTC
Terrible. I feel bad for the guy. Maybe it's cause he's older I don't know but the guy loses track of what he's saying. makes the easiest stuff sound confusing because he just rambles on and on. The only way you'll pass the class is if you teach yourself. use text book on your own or fail cause you're not learning anything from himMATH1212 2009-10-29 15:46:09 +0000 UTC
As other comments say, he is unclear but that is because they are unprepared for the class. You cannot learn calc in class alone. Professor is knowledgeable about calc and is eager to help you if you seek help.MTHU131 2007-12-18 08:27:33 +0000 UTC
If you have never taken calc. before its useless to even try learning from Ramras. He teaches nothing and is unprepared for every class. Its hard to learn when the prof. makes more mistakes when the students! Don't go to class and youll be good to go!MTH131 2007-10-25 02:48:38 +0000 UTC
Terrible teacher. Took him for graduate optimization class. Normally, I give profs benefit of the doubt, since it's a tough job, but he's awful. Each lecture was as if he was reading his notes for the first time ever. Entire grade was based on one homework problem, despite what the syllabus stated. Don't bother.OPTIMIZAT 2007-10-15 17:46:19 +0000 UTC
I didn't think it was true until I had that class. He's a nice man, and buys just about any excuse, but his class sucks. so bad. end of story.MATH131 2006-12-15 18:50:55 +0000 UTC
Worst teacher ever. I read these ratings before I had him and thought I could deal with him. I was wrong, I had recieved an A in every calculus course until I had Ramras. I have to retake this class in the summer because he is so bad. Even if you get every single answer on a test correct you can still end up with an F, just switch out.MTHU242 2006-04-05 16:20:06 +0000 UTC
he is awful. absolutely awful. sleeping through the class actually makes it easier to follow. and missing it all together makes it even better. i really cannot believe he still teaches here.CALC242 2005-10-17 21:28:58 +0000 UTC
No CommentsCALCULSII 2005-09-08 12:54:35 +0000 UTC
Worst professor ever. He clearly sets the bar on being a bad professor. He doesn't teach very well nor does he show any inclination that he tries to. Even worse is that he makes it more than clear that he doesn't care for his students or the quality of his work.CALC2 2005-01-17 15:45:44 +0000 UTC
He's a very easy professor if you just do things his way. His teaching style is unique to say the least; he reminds me of Columbo. He comes off as not knowing anything, but if you take the time to see him in his office hours he can be helpful. He lacks clarity, though.MTHU441 2004-11-29 12:45:16 +0000 UTC
If you haven't taken calculus before this is not the professor to start with. If he's on your schedule drop the class right away. Very unclear, very hard to follow and obviously doesn't care much about his students.CALC1 2004-05-06 10:18:32 +0000 UTC
He's totally unclear. He's amazingly bad at teaching, mumbles, rambles, and basically just doesn't teach. He needs to be fired. If you have math with him, sucks for you.MTHU241 2004-04-18 02:56:25 +0000 UTC
Mark Ramras has an average rating of 1.3/5 from 29 student reviews.
Mark Ramras's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.8/5 based on student reviews.
Data updated July 2026.