Matthew Kerr

he's definitely better than the other professors for matrix. he always provided a review guide of exactly what topics are on the midterm, as well as a practice test, which I know the other professor does not give. take him if you HAVE to take matrix, at least not Chi. class lectures were hard but the hard stuff was never on tests.

6/28/2026

Prof. Kerr is very nice, the lecture note for this class is super detailed and done in legible LaTex (note that this doesn't seem to be the case in other classes). The lecture doesn't skip every step of the proof, so its really hard to catch up. Honestly, the grading is very generous, and if you work hard, you'll get the grade you deserve.

12/18/2024

Clearly passionate about the course content and about helping students learn and engage with difficult math. Was very flexible, and granted numerous extensions. Gave detailed exam prep and exams were fair, and graded very reasonably. Great professor!

12/17/2024

Very fast lectures. I found it more valuable to just go over the lecture notes myself, although they were hard to read at times. Homework length ramped up after add/drop, and by the end of the semester I was spending 12+ hours per set. The homeworks are generally indicative of the exams, and the exams were fair. You do as well as you think you did.

12/15/2024

Really kind person but bad teacher. He is passionate about math himself, but shouldn't have put these in lecture and homework. I guess he wants students to see more math but it actually confused and discouraged us.

12/9/2024

Prof. Kerr is a good guy. Don't take him unless you truly want to challenge yourself. He will mix many other hard things, such as Algebra, Geometry, Differential Geometry, etc, making this course super difficult. The homework problems are very challenging, but the exams are fair. The grading is not too tough. Office hours are somehow very helpful.

12/5/2024

kerr is an amazing professor and one of the reasons i considered and became a math major. class is very fast paced and covers a lot of topics. however, you can tell kerr cares a lot about his students and the material. homework makes up most of the grade and is graded leniently. exams are fair and practice exams cover all the necessary material.

11/19/2024

classes are very lecture heavy and can feel like a drag, but kerr himself is wonderful. work load is a lot, but grading is easy and homework makes up most of your grade. this class is what led me to become a math major. adore him

11/12/2024

8-10 hrs/week

I loved the class! It was absolutely difficult, but grading was very nice and there was plenty of help available. I would definitely recommend the class if you want to see if math is something you want to pursue further.

5/21/2024

8-10 hrs/week

I loved the professor and the class! Hard, but grading was not bad

5/21/2024

I absolutely loved the Honors Math sequence! Kerr is an amazing professor and just a nice person. He's really understanding about our workload and is always happy to give an extension or explain the material again. His lectures are goated. They can go fast, but once you get used to it, you realize how cool they are. It's hard, but very rewarding

5/13/2024

Kerr is absolutely awesome. The start of the semester is a tough adjustment as he lectures really fast, but you get used to it. He's just a great guy, explains everything really well, is happy to answer questions about and beyond the material, and is understanding about the workload. Homework is very fun. If you like math, you will like his class.

11/1/2023

He gives great lectures, but the course is simply too hard.

4/7/2023

Very fast but rewarding. He always showed us his cat after the zoom meeting.

9/26/2021

this man is amazing... i hope to be as smart as him when i grow up. great class! especially for math majors.

12/1/2020

Matt teaches excellent course and gives good grades at the same time.

4/25/2020

Best professor !!

4/23/2020

It truly pains me to see people in classes like 132 and 309 complain about Matt, he wants to teach math, not teach you how to use math so you can get your prereqs out of the way. If you merely want to get math prereqs out of the way, take someone else. If you want someone to open the door to advanced mathematics and teach math, take his class.

4/23/2020

It is a great injustice that Matt Kerr is not rated a 5. When he lectures, it is clear how passionate he is about the subject material . If you take a course with Matt Kerr, if you put in as much effort into the class as he does teaching it, you'll be sure to learn many useful things, don't be afraid to ask questions.

4/22/2020

Lectures are fast-paced, but Prof Kerr's energy made them incredibly interesting. While it takes effort to keep up with lectures and homework can be extremely difficult, he is always willing to help outside of class. He is one of the easiest people to talk to and he truly wants every student to do well. My favorite professor!

4/22/2020

Professor Kerr is amazing! He really cares about his students and really wants them to succeed. It was a difficult class but he did everything he could to give me the opportunity to get an A- or higher, even though I struggled a bit. He has a very fast teaching style, which is definitely difficult at first but not something you cannot get used to!

4/22/2020

Super passionate about the material and gets excited while teaching. Lecture material is very advanced and theoretical, while homework and tests focus more on applications, which is a nice balance and makes the course easier. You really learn a lot.

1/27/2020

He gives good lectures and well-organized notes. The exams are way easier than what he taught in his lectures. Also very nice person and definitely accessible after class.

7/3/2019

You can clearly tell the dude is very smart and knows exactly what he's talking about, but does not realize at all most people are students learning this stuff for the first time. His lectures are too difficult because he skips steps, goes way too fast, and uses huge terminology/jargon. Reading the textbook is a must if you want to understand.

12/21/2018

It's much easier to complain about how hard Kerr is than appreciate how great of a learning experience his class is. If you want to learn math and are willing to put in the time to learn it, the class is an incredible learning experience. His lectures are outstanding. Don't be afraid; many get irritated by the fact that his lectures are difficult.

12/19/2018

Please do not take a class with Kerr. It was one of the worst decisions I mae this semester. Going to lecture actually confused me more than skipping it because Kerr goes way too fast, does not know how to explain anything, and provides terribly hard and complicated examples. I completely taught myself all the material outside of class. SKIP!!!!

5/3/2018

He is infuriating during class. You can tell he is trying his best, but his examples and explanations are confusing a difficult to follow. The webworks are too long and too difficult, to the point where it makes more sense to just plug the problem into Wolfram Alpha than to waste any more time trying to solve them. The tests are also very hard

4/3/2018

Matt Kerr is super hot. And smart. Beware: he will actually try to teach you real math.

1/14/2017

Kerr is by far the smartest human being I have ever and probably will ever come into contact with. He's brilliant to a fault; he seems to underestimate the difficulty of the material and darts from one concept to another with remarkable and oftentimes frustrating speed. You will learn a lot if you put in the time and effort.

11/19/2016

Kerr is a huge nerd--it's great. He's full of dad jokes; if you love math, you'll love Kerr. As a lecturer though, he can be confusing. Read the textbook before class! Makes lectures way easier to follow since he goes so quickly. His explanations aren't the easiest to follow. Definitely a lot of outside learning. Tests are fair but challenging.

5/12/2016

Tests and homework are extremely difficult, lectures are very fast and examples usually arent well-explained

4/12/2016

Kerr is a smart guy but goes VERY fast in lectures and self-study is a must in this course. I had to drop the class because I got completely lost with his lectures and failed a test, and have heard of many upperclassmen withdrawing from Kerr's class only to do much better the following semester.

3/10/2016