Xuwen Zhu is a Mathematics professor at Northeastern University rated 4.75/5 on Rate My Professors by 16 students, with 2.6/5 RMP difficulty and 94% who would take them again (RateMyProfessors + Reddit, updated October 2026).
Xuwen Zhu professor reviews and ratings: 4.75/5 from 16 RMP ratings at Northeastern (94% would take again). RateMyProfessor + Reddit.
So nice and helpful, she always brought donuts or candy on test days. The lectures are okay, but with the amount of resources she gives it makes up for it, and if unsure about something just ask her she is good 1-on-1. Made calc 2 a fun class.MATH1342 2026-06-15 20:19:46 +0000 UTC
take her!! although she can talk fast(there were so many times where she was out of breath explaining things lol) she is very straightforward and her notes, practice quizzes, are so clutch. she provides good resources and explained things well. i didnt do too much studying up to test 1 but lock in for series !!MATH1342 2026-04-28 01:43:56 +0000 UTC
Lectures can be fast paced, so pay attention and don't be afraid to ask questions. Free textbook, optional HW. Posted tons of practice quizzes/exams, and actual quizzes/exams were straightforward and almost identical. Lowest 2 quizzes drop and gave extra credit for filling out feedback forms. Also brought donuts/candy after quizzes and exams!MATH1342 2026-04-24 03:25:12 +0000 UTC
Pay attention and free 4.0 Made Calc II seem like a cakewalk. Constantly asks questions if you don't get it. Lecture notes available, videos available, textbooks available, previous semester quizzes available, sample quizzes available, doesn't try to trick you on quizzes. No homework so enjoy working on other classes.MATH1342 2026-04-09 21:32:08 +0000 UTC
One of the best math professors to exist. Answers all questions and is very passionate about the subject and teaches in a way so that students understand the material very well. Pay attention in class however for she moves very fast.MATH1342 2024-06-21 00:32:51 +0000 UTC
She might be the best math teacher I have ever had in my life. Highly recommend taking her for calc II. She is super clear on everything and really helpful if you are ever confused on a topic. The quizzes are clear cut and she provides a lot of helpful resources to make sure you understand the material.MATH1342 2024-04-22 22:47:42 +0000 UTC
Pretty standard math class, but very good lectures and always sends out a copy of the lecture so attendance for lecture isn't really necessary. She is a great professor and is very good at stopping throughout the lecture to check and make sure everyone gets what she's saying. Could not recommend her moreMATH1342 2023-05-03 15:37:42 +0000 UTC
No option for the course I took w/ Prof Zhu which was 5101. Incredibly tough course but Prof Zhu explained everything extremely clearly. The clearest and best math professor I have ever had and its not even close.MATH1342 2022-09-20 19:25:38 +0000 UTC
Great professor, my only real grip with her is that her accent was initially hard to understand. However, as the semester progressed it got easier and easier. Overall, she will supply you with more than enough material to succeed, does a variety of in-class examples that are always help, and she is always willing to take questions.MATH1342 2022-02-23 22:38:17 +0000 UTC
Her lectures are clear and concise. She's very available outside of class, in office hours and through email. She's also a fair grader, so if you do a little bit of practice for the tests and weekly quizzes, you'll be fine. There are no trick questions on the quizzes or tests and they exactly mirror practice problems. The textbook is also free!MATH1342 2021-12-21 05:26:37 +0000 UTC
Fantastic professor. This woman deserves a raise. Notes and lectures were very well laid out. The amount of practice problems were perfect. I learned a lot and did well in the class.MATH1342 2021-12-18 19:46:46 +0000 UTC
Professor Zhu is great. She is always open to questions and a very fair grader. She lectures fast so I recommend looking at the notes beforehand. There are weekly quizzes, but they are easy if you do the sample problems she posts. Same goes for the midterm exams. Overall a great professor!MATH1342 2021-12-18 17:54:39 +0000 UTC
Professor Zhu does a really great job explaining concepts in class and providing numerous examples to make sure students understand it. She always stops for questions and does a good job answering them, both in class and in office hours. The quizzes are fairly easy if you simply pay attention in class and do a couple of the homework problems.MATH1342 2021-12-08 15:36:16 +0000 UTC
Her quizzes are fairly easy. The practice quizzes are basically the same thing and if you study those your golden. Sometimes she may be difficult to understand. The best thing about her class is that she gives numerous examples on the material in and out of class. I would say if you use the resources available the class should be light work.MATH1342 2021-11-23 05:20:59 +0000 UTC
There are weekly 3 question quizzes on the material of the previous week that are extremely fair and easy. There were also 2 hour-long midterms that were 6-7 questions. She gives lots of prep materials and the quizzes/ tests are all similar. She lectures fast so it is important to look over notes a day ahead.MATH1342 2021-11-20 18:49:01 +0000 UTC
Xuwen Zhu is rated 4.75/5 on Rate My Professors from 16 ratings. 94% of RMP reviewers said they would take them again.
Xuwen Zhu's classes have a difficulty rating of 2.6/5 on Rate My Professors.
Xuwen Zhu has taught MATH1342, MATH5101, MATH5122 at Northeastern.
Data updated October 2026.