Shu-Shih Wu is a Mathematics professor at Northeastern University rated 3.43/5 by 1019 students, with 3.42/5 difficulty and 41.0% who would take them again (TRACE + RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated July 2026).
Shu-Shih Wu professor reviews and ratings: 3.43/5 from 1019 student reviews at Northeastern (41.0% would take again). TRACE + RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
my girl, she amazing, sweet and kind. I failed calc 1, so I took this as it reinforced algebraic topics I didn't know and she is amazing at what she does. Professor Wu takes her time to explain the concepts and gives examples of the concepts being applied. Quizzes every week but they're exactly like the examples she taught us the concepts with.CALC1340 2026-02-04 16:13:29 +0000 UTC
Shu-Shih Wu is a caring professor, but the TAs were condescending at times. The practice final and actual final didn't match in difficulty. To be successful, attend every class, especially for the format of answers, but also set aside time to study/practice. Have this class be alongside other low-time-commitment classes, not Arch studios!!CALC1 2025-12-20 03:16:35 +0000 UTC
Dr. Wu was not a good professor. Her lectures do essentially nothing and her office hours with her and the TA's weren't helpful for understanding material. Beware of this class if you haven't taken AP calc. You will struggle to grasp some of the concepts since she doesn't actually teach.MATH1241 2025-12-20 01:47:33 +0000 UTC
two words, good luck.CALC1241 2025-12-16 02:59:11 +0000 UTC
she isn't a goof professor for someone who has never taken Calc before doesn't really explain the logic behind the material ur honestly better off getting a tutor and teaching yourself from the material since it comes straight from the textbooks in the syllabus. Very test heavyMATH1340 2025-12-14 01:41:02 +0000 UTC
I loved Prof Wu, but I totally get why she might not be others' cup of tea. Her lectures are mostly practice problems on the board, which I liked because I learn better that way. It's fast paced, but she does a good job answering and explaining questions. Grades are mostly from the exams. Do practice problems for homework and use other sources!!MATH1242 2025-12-11 02:55:23 +0000 UTC
Shu-Shi Wu doesn't care about your success. She's an awful teacher, can't understand anything. If you haven't taken calc before in high school you will fail her class. Northeastern needs to fire her. Worst professor to teach math ever. Waste of tuition money to get professors like her. Avoid at all costs. I worked so hard for my B and struggled.CALC1341 2025-01-08 21:14:42 +0000 UTC
I studied so hard for this class, putting in the extra work and attending every class but still didn't pass. She is such a harsh grader and genuinely doesn't care if her students do well or not and she doesn't have any compassion for students. Such a bad professorCALC101 2025-01-06 23:40:46 +0000 UTC
Prof. Wu gives clear lectures and sends class materials before class so that it is easy to keep up with. Also, she did a lot of examples that are similar to the tests. If you do the sample test and take notes in class, you will absolutely get a great grade.MATH3533 2021-07-21 12:51:11 +0000 UTC
She's not a bad professor by any means. But I was definitely one of the people who her teaching style didn't really work for. She does a lot of examples of various scenarios but it doesn't always get the idea across the best. If I hadn't already taken this class before I would have struggled. She's also very rigid about her policies.MATH1341 2020-04-21 16:45:58 +0000 UTC
Professor Wu is a great calc 2 teacher who clearly understands the material very well. Her tests are just like the practice exam and if you do the homework and prepare you will do well.CALC2 2019-11-19 18:08:17 +0000 UTC
Best Math teacher I have ever got in Northeaster. Practice quiz and exam make life much easier as long as you do it.MATH1342 2018-09-12 00:08:18 +0000 UTC
She does have an accent, which I can understand may be difficult for some students to understand. However I personally found that - combined with the notes on the board - she teaches the course with clarity and swiftness unusual to receive in a math course. It was my favorite class of the semester, actually. She just really knows the material.CALCULUS1 2014-10-24 11:51:57 +0000 UTC
very nice good teacher helpful at times but all she said is you need to improve and when you where that get your act togetherMAT1201 2014-04-08 16:36:11 +0000 UTC
She is awesome. If you listen - you are gonna get a good grade. Take notes of the examples on the board cuz quizes are very similar to them and to the practice quizes.MATHCALC 2009-09-09 01:53:54 +0000 UTC
Shu-Shih Wu has an average rating of 3.43/5 from 1019 student reviews. 41.0% of students said they would take them again.
Shu-Shih Wu's classes have a difficulty rating of 3.42/5 based on student reviews.
Shu-Shih Wu has taught MATH1241, MATH1340, MATH3533, MATH1242, MATH1342, MATH1341, MATH2331 at Northeastern.
Data updated July 2026.