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“Honestly,I was not enjoying his class or learning I received some bad attitude which was humiliating and just made me feel horrible this professor does not teach and barely stays on topic making it difficult to pass this irrelevant class that is only a general ed requirement but not necessary for my major we have calculators to do all this work”
CALC1 - 1.0 rating“I took this professor based on good reviews but the opposite happened and I did not learn anything in this class my time was wasted and there was no help from the professor too many red flags and the environment is toxic he does not care about your success and will ignore you”
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Awesome teacher, he really knows his stuff and his lectures are very easy to understand.
I got a C in his class, but it was definately easy enough to get a B or an A. His lectures are very fun.
he was the greatest math teacher i've ever had at this school. his class was great, no problems, he really knows his stuff. tests cover the material which generally come straight from the quizzes. quizzes are easy if you figure out the homework
Excellent instructor. I went into calculus worried that it was going to be hard and obscure, but he made it fun and interesting. He gives you the straight story about what you should know and what isn't important. 2 note cards per test, 3 on final.
A very good class, I don't mind going to it, and for the first time math is explained in a straight foward classic way that all these new "advancements" in math have tried to change. He makes some corny jokes as well, which are always fun.
barcellos was awsome! i always hated math, but he made the class interesting and he always made us laugh. His technique of teaching was a breath of fresh air, every teacher should learn from him. especially the chem and biol. teachers! i give him an A++
Barcellos knew his stuff and made his subject at times for funny. He is a hard teacher and at times didn't seem to slow down even if people weren't getting the info. An overall awesome teacher!!
he's a cool teacher, im laughing 50 percent of the time in his class.
I hated his class. He was horrid.
Very nice and funny.
I enjoyed Barcellos's class. He is a very experienced and knowledgable teacher, but more importantly he truly cares about his students. Highly Recommended
i wouldnt trade this professor he understood not everyone was a math geniss even he thought everyone should be i would take for anyother class knows he stuff and is always there for the student excellent teacher
He changed my mind about math
He was the best math teacher I ever had. He explained everything so that things that seemed hard before were so easy after his explanation. Fabulous teacher!!!!
He is very funny and a great guy! I hate math but I don't totally feel like I'm being tortured when I am in his class. He is very helpful and I feel like I will be ready to move on to the next level of math because of his help.
very cool guy, clear lectures, very helpfull. Wrote a Book with prof. Stein at UC Davis (I'm taking calc II and calc III in Davis and they are teaching by his book; the book is somewhat hard... eventhough Barcellos is pretty easy teacher...) Take his class, and tell him to revise his book... :)
This teacher woke my math skills.He is VERY forthcoming if you do homework and follow his lectures.
TEACHER IS UNFAIR. DOESEN'T TEACH WELL. VERY UNCLEAR. DON'T TAKE HIM
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GOOD TO TAKE IN THE MORNING, GREAT DECUSSIONS. HIS CLASS PREPARED ME FOR THE REST OF THE DAY HE ALWAYS HAD SOMETHING TO TALK ABOUT. NOT BORNING BY FAR. VERRY SMART PROFESSOR. OLDDER WOMEN WILL FALL FOR HIM.
He is a great Teacher! Very funny.
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I like the teacher he shows that he cares about his students as long as they show intrest in the material and take the class seriously, and funny with his sarcastic comments on mathmatics
Great teacher, very funny and quite approachable if you have any questions after class. Definately recommend him to anyone.
Very entertaining teacher. Very funny. Not comedian funny, but kind of like a character in a movie with a weird twitch so hes funny to pay attention to. Good jokes. Very helpful and sarcastic.
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The absolute best, and always teaches in interesting ways that gets you excited about math!
OMG he is the best teacher ever! ive never met a teacher like him...i highly recommend him to anyone who is planning to take his class!
Mr. B is the best! Hes really funny, he lets us use note cards on exams, and he never makes anyone feel dumb. I cant believe im saying this, but i might actually miss a math class. If you can, definitely take him, hes awesome.
as a professor he understand everyone has protential...and is not a math whiz understand that everyone is in need of help and not a killing in math thanks for all your help
If you do the homework, you should have no problem with quizzes and tests. Always willing to answer questions, but delivers good instruction as well. Great teacher.
Although I ended up dropping this class, I thought he was a good instructor. He was funny, his grading was fair, and he was clear about what was expected. My only complaint was that sometimes he went too fast when explaining problems, or made mathematical jumps that I couldn't follow.
Excellent at expaining difficult calculus concepts. A fairly easy instructor overall because we got to use 1 notecard for tests, 2 for the last test and final. Constant quizzes kept us on track.
If you're going to be taking a math class, you need to take it with Mr.Barcellos. Excellent teacher, makes class interesting by telling lots of jokes. Drops 1 test score, allows note card for quizzes/exams. Highly recommended.
Professor Barcellos i awesome teacher, Always willing you to help with HW and any problems. I would love to take him next semester and i sure i will . He is an awesome teacher. HE does those problems that are based for Science major Classes so if you doing business i would not recommend . But You can because he is an AWESOME TEACHER TO TAKE.
Mr. B is funny and explains everthing very well. His tests are do-able if you keep up with the quizzes and homework. If you want to do well, he'll help you.
Prof Barcellos made Algebra interesting and fun.
This is the greatest teacher in the world. He is a teachers teacher. He is excellent. If he teaches a class take it. I have had 3 classes with him, and now I am a math major!
He is really funny and nice. Always has something interesting to talk about in class. Makes math seem very straightforward. Drops lowest test score. Quizzes easy, tests somewhat harder--quizzes are to see if you read the material. He's so cool I'm thinking about getting up at 615 in the morning to take calc 3 w/ him over summer.
STRONGLY RECOMMEND! The absolutely best prof. It is hard to have fun at 8am but we did. Tests are do-able if you study. He is crystal clear with explanation of new concepts and always open for questions. I will take CALC400 with him for fun! Take him will never regret!
He is a great teacher! He expects you to go see him when you do don't well on a certain problem(s)and helps you understand it better. I recommend those whose taking math to take him!
Wow he is a 5 star prof. His lectures are extremely thorough, he is open minded, and makes class very interesting. If you have trouble, he will help you understand everything! He has a great attitude towards all the students so you will never feel uncomfortable asking questions.
He's excellant
This is the best math techer I have ever had! I have always got F'S in math until I met this professor. I look foward to making his class in the AM he is the start of my day. After each class I leave with confidence! If you have ever had trouble in math"TRUST ME! HE IS THE ONE" MR. ROGERS LOOK-A-LIKE U NO ITS A BEAUTIFUL DAY IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD!
He is extremely helpful and funny. He is easy to approach and he will help as much as he can. He is AWESOME!!! Great learning experience.
If your taking Calculus 1, take this proff.- you will be happy.Class is not difficult at all, but Mr.B sometimes overuses his personality.
Dr Barcellos is definitely an outstanding professor. As far as the material goes, he is very strong and thoughtful. Overall, he is a funny and laid back guy with a great character. An A is fairly easy if you do your part. I do recommend him.
He's a great teacher i highly recommend him i took him over the summer at 7 in the morning and never fell asleep once! He's really energetic and he makes it easy. He's quiz crazy tho but the tests are exactly like the tests! Take him and you will learn everything taught!!
Mr "B" is the best math teacher I have ever had. He is witty, fun, and very helpful. I have never been good in math. Mr "B" is a dedicated professional who takes pride in teaching math. He is very fair, I recommend his class.
He is a great professor with a wonderfull teaching method, I really do recommend him. I wish I could take this class again. Just do all homework and study from quizes, you will be fine. He's also cute. I'll miss him a lots.
Hands down, the best Math teacher I've ever had. It's easy to get good grades WHILE LEARNING A LOT. After completing his class successfully, my following Math Class was a piece of cake. He teaches things comprehensivly, step by step, and has an unlimited amount of patience when explaining/repeating. Thanks to him Math is not a problem to me anymore
I took Barcellos in 1998 when it was called something else besides Math 120. I recently returned to college to finish my degree and noticed his name. He was the best math teacher I ever had! I would highly recommend this professor to anyone! He makes math fun!
He makes it easy for students to understand what he is teaching
Daily quizzes prep you well for the test. His grading system makes failing the class impossible. Very clear about his expectations and about the subject matter. He also makes overalls look fashionable!
greatest math professor...he made the materials easy and he's very good at helping the students visualing things (which is extremely important in calculus). i wish he teaches 410 and 421
prof. barcellos is a great teacher. he is really helpful when you don't understand the subject. He has a quiz almost every other day but they are simple if you actually pay attentiont to his lectures. Of course you will need to use the book its a math class but i got away with skipping a lot of sections. He also lets you use a 5x8 note card.
great!!!
Great Teacher! Fun jokes and great teaching.
Awesome!
This is the best teacher I have ever had! He is clear in what he wants, and holds you to it. You walk from the class feeling confident for the homework, and tests. I wish he would teach other teachers how to teach math, or any other subject. I just enjoyed going to his office and talk about life and math. He is the best!
Mr. Barcellos is the most awesome Math teacher I have ever had. You'll love his taste in shoes! Very clear in his teaching style, patient, and allows you to ask questions even if they are from a previous section. He gives lots of quizzes. Which requires you to to do your homework daily. Very Important!
He is an out going teache. He knows the material well. He makes math simple for people who have a hard time understanding, He makes sure his students particpate and understan, He gives a lot of resources to work with.
Mr. B is awesome!!! Teachers need to go sit in his class to learn how to teach.
The best instructor to take calculs III with.... Very resourcefull and he makes you understand the concept
Hella good teacher. Very funny and he loves what he teaches so he will always help you.
this is amazing!! he manages to take a hard class like claulus 2 and put it into simple terms that anyone can understand. He's very clear of what he expects from you and his tests are hard but straight forward, just review the homework and you'll be fine! he is also very helpful :)
Mr. B is cool,and lots of fun. If you can understand his old foggie jokes its all good
Awesome! Anyone who gets him as a teacher is lucky, hope he doesn't retire anytime soon.
Mr B. is an awsume professor. He explains everything extremely well. He is very funny. His class was always interesting. He definetly got you ready for Math 100. He lets you use a notecard for your quizes. He throws out 3 quizes and 1 exam. I recomend Mr. B. to everyone. I'm going to miss him. Unfortunetly he isn't teaching math 100 in the summer
Great instructor! Funny guy that's always willing to help you out if you have questions. I usually don't like math at all but after taking his course I considered (briefly) changing my major to math. Do the homework and show up for quizzes/exams and you should do well.
He is a good teacher, but I think he is more of a calculus teacher. He did get really confusing at times, but made up for it with giving points just for trying, as long as you show your work. He also tells everyone what percent they need on tests in order to get a certain grade. Overall, he is not a bad teacher just boring and a little confusing.
This teacher is brilliant! If you listen in class, you will understand it completely. And if you do all the HW you will be prepared to take the tests and get good grades. One of the best math teachers I have ever had!!!
Most caring professor I've ever had for mathematics. He takes the time to grade over 40 exams in one night just to hand back material in a timely manner. He genuinely cares for the success of each of his students. Do whatever it takes to get into his class!
Mr Barcellos, hmmmmmm....Well he is really good at what he does, he is really smart very good guy, i like the fact that he gives quizes on a daily basis so that the information he taught you can be reinforced and when he actually gives the exam its similar to the quizzes. He doesnt confuse his students with the actually exam like most teachers.
Mr. B is a very good math professor! He is always fair in grading, explains the material in a very clear way, gives quizzes on a regular basis to help students figure out what they are supposed to have on the test. He also has a very good sense of humor that makes the lessons quite active and entertaining.
Before this class, I was confident in math. After this class I really second guess myself. Barcellos was extremely helpful, or tried to be, but there was no hope. He is always in class, and in his office during his office hours. Wonderful teacher, I might have had more success if I had taken trig. (<recommend taking before)
Great math teacher. He took the time to help people every one out. He will go over the homework and exams and just answer questions that we had.
Come to class and do the assignments you should do fine. He explains things very well and is always open to questions.
Mr B. is the product of Jimmy Stewart and Mr. Rodgers :) He's a funny and intellectually stimulating teacher. Although, he seemed to have a bit of a pissy tone when asked to explain things further in class, but one on one he was GREAT! He is definitely geared for the higher math classes, and really enjoys the students who "just get it."
Best teacher alive! If you like to learn he likes to teach. Many different teaching styles-he adapts to the students needs, he is patient, thorough, and empathetic in understanding the frustrations that algebra can create for a student. As well, provides a comfortable learning atmosphere. Thank you ARC for having him on staff, and thank you Mr. B!
...ARC needs Mr B. to travel the campus and strength other teachers styles. He is awesome! I was taking the class for math, but I enjoyed(a really hard class by the way) because of his level of teaching. When I think back to college, I will remember him! Not the class<smile>
Look, algebra sucks but if you come to class every day and do the homework this is a great class to knock out algebra 1 & II in one punch. I dropped out of algebra 1 twice before bc the teachers sucked. Mr B makes it clear. Its a hard class but my post algebra classes were easier bc of it. Thanks Mr B :)
He is the best math teacher I've ever had!! He really loves the subject, but understands that students usually don't. He honestly does his best to make sure everyone gets the grade they deserve. Homework is turned in on the test dates, and there are quizzes very often that you really don't want to miss. Quizzes=easy if you've been paying attention.
A great teacher. He was born to teach. He is extremely articulate and and conveys complex topics in memorable and creative language. He is an effective teacher for any student who is willing to do the work - including those who don't like or aren't good at math and those who fear it. He is very helpful and available to students who work hard.
He is a gentleman. He never let a student down. He loves the subject and teaches it very well. I loved him. Highly recommended.
Dr.B was the first Professor I ever had at ARC, and throughout my entire time there was always a great teacher, and mentor. If there more professors like him, we would have the best education system on the planet
I came into the class fearing Calc but I will say Mr B made me actually enjoy doing it. He prepared me well for Math 351. Very funny, caring teacher that will seem to move a mountain to help you, if you ask for it, especially in office hours. Yes the class was a-lot of work but it paid off I feel.I actually really miss the class now. Awesome Prof!
I don't understand why people say he is a good instructor. Many students in his class struggle to get a good grade. yes he is clear but his tests are extremely difficult. And expect a ton of repetitive homework assignments.
The best Math teacher I've ever had. Extremely clear, gives daily quizzes that mirror his tests so you know EXACTLY what will be on the tests. He grades stuff quickly, usually by the next day, so you have all your quizzes back to study from before a test. Very knowledgeable and easy to understand, good at explaining. If his class is open, TAKE IT.
Amazing teacher, the best math teacher you'll ever have, without a doubt, I'm hoping he never retires or teaches other teachers to teach because he is just amazing! Life changing for sure!
He is nothing short of AMAZING! I never understood math until meeting Barcellos. He offers multiple ways of solving problems, he's funny and very, very helpful.
Probably the best lecturer I have ever had. Makes it interesting, easy to understand, and answers any questions. If you can't pass his class, you're a shame and just plain stupid. If you can't even get a B you're stupid. All you have to do is do hw and pay attention. How easy is that. And I did say "DO" your hw and not copy it.
This teacher is AMAZING! He will do problems a few different methods, mostly when asked. He uses problems for tests from quizzes, so if you actually studied, you can pass this class! And the plus will be that, you will actually understand the math better. Take this teacher if you really want to learn and PASS the class. You will not regret it!
I honestly don't know what is so great about him. I feel like I am not learning the materials as much as I should. He sometime rambles on about his life. He doesn't really teach the class. He pretty much give us an introduction, and then "teach" us by doing homework problems we are confused on. He expect us to finish a 5 page exam in 65 minutes.
I don't feel comfortable with taking this class with him. He introduces the topic and expects us to do the homework. Also, it is really hard for me to manage solving about ten exam questions in an hour. This class is the hardest class and I am suffering with it now.
Mr B is amazing. He understands that things happen and is always willing to work with you. He always makes sure that you completely understand it. I would recommend him to anyone interested in this class. Will take any of his classes that he teaches. Thank you Mr B.
I took him during my first semester of college. I have always had trouble with math and none of my high school teachers really got me interested/motivated enough to try. Barcellos is super cool and really knows how to teach math. He allows you to use notes on the tests which is great! Do the work and go to class=PASS! I definitely recommend him! :)
Loved this class. Great personality, understood the concepts after his lectures, but not an easy A. This isn't high school, he teaches it like a college course should be. He expects you to keep up with the material and homework. Quizzes you the next day on the material covered the day before. Also allows a notecard on exams. Snappy Dresser too.
Even though I got a D I still think Mr. B is one of the greatest Math teachers out there. He is funny, will talk out the problems with you and provide you with daily quizzes that will help you for your exams. It's a hard class, but if you want to get through 100 & 120 at once this is the way to go. Make sure you use the flashcard available!!!
Honestly, the best math professor I've taken. He is passionate about what he teaches and cares about the success of his students! If you have the option of taking him, do it. Put the time and effort in and anyone should do well.
One of the best professors I have ever had. If I could take him for all of my math classes required by my major (I need calculus 3), I would. He has no problem explaining the concepts and going over homework problems to ensure clarity and knowledge. He's funny and makes the class enjoyable. I would recommend him to anyone taking math.
Excellent professor. Teaches 1 section of a chapter every lecture day, then goes over homework problems. Then, he quizzes you on that section the next day to make sure you keep up with the homework, know the material, and not procrastinate. Very funny to keep you engaged in lectures, and teaches well. AS long as you do homework, you'll get an A.
great teacher!
extremely helpful teacher.I am so glad that I had him for those courses!!! I wish I can take him for all math courses!!!He helped me to get over the material that I didn't get in calculus I with other teacher.
Great Class!!! Yes it sucks going to class every day and take around 80 to 90 quizzes, but it is structured well and you get to use a note card. Exams like the quizzes! Sometimes group quizzes. He went over them right away and posted solutions online daily. Card will help you to memorize it. Tow for final. He answers all questions!
Awesome class! Math every day for two hours may seem daunting for a whole semester. But totally worth it, you have no time to forget and you are never rushed through a subject. Professor Barcellos is great and if you show up and listen to him he will tell you exactly how to succeed. He even arranges a beacon tutor to help those who struggle.
Barcellos is a mathematical beast. Greatest mathematician since Gauss.
The best math teacher that I had in the U.S.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He's not that great. Explains well, but doesn't really teach. He'll give you an example and then expect you to do the homework. Quiz everyday. Gives math essay. Overall, not as good as most of these comments on here say he is.
Prof. Barcellos is amazing! We had an odd situation where our prof. got replaced due to chronic absences and he took on our class with 3 weeks left of the term. We were completely lost and very behind but he has really stepped up to the plate to get us on track. He is extremely helpful and even extended his office hours to help our class out.
If you are in Calc 3, I hope you take your grades and learning seriously. He is a really great lecturer (I had a 7 am class). Just take him if you have the option to. I got an A in the class, and almost 50-60% of the class passed with B's or better. 4 test, one easy essay, easy graded hw, final out of tests, and helpful quizzes.
I took "extreme" algebra bc of how uncomfortable I was with math. But with Barcellos, it was easy. Yes there are daily quizzes, but trust me, they're for your benefit. You look forward to them eventually bc they're great practice for the exams. Exams are just what you practice for. He's a great, helpful guy dedicated to your success. TAKE HIM!
The best teacher ever met in my whole life. If you want to know the subject you need just listen. He explains very well!!!
I took him for calc 2 and was one of the easiest teacher ever. go to his office hours for help
You can totally slack off in his class and still get a good grade. He is also pretty funny but likes to go off on topics other than math which is very boring. If you need to take calc 2 but don't really need to know it then it is an easy A.
Professor Barcellos is an amazing math professor actually made me like math again, I wanted to learn. He's hilarious!! Show up on time, be there every class, and study. Don't procrastinate, there's no time for it. Loved this professor, taking him again in the Spring for his 9 unit math course.
All of algebra in one semester may seem intimidating, but for 9 units, it takes up most of your schedule, M-F for 2 hours. If its your first semester in college, TAKE THIS CLASS!! Barcellos is an amazing teacher, he's hilarious, and teaches very well. Quizzes every day and an exam every 2 weeks, but as long as you do the homework, you will pass.
This class is NOT for slackers. There are 1-2 quizzes everyday! Pay attention and use the note cards that he allows. Those cards can save you like it did for me. I was taking 19 units and managed to get an A by the skin of my teeth. Bring your game face, and get ready to laugh at his stories. Better learn your Distance, Rate, & Time problems!
Professor Barcellos is amazing professor. I took Math 129 with him. He gives quizzes everyday, Exams every two week and final exam is cumulative. He is very helpful and expect study before you come to class. His quizzes are very helpful it helps you to prepare for exams.
Super duper easy! Take him!
He is an amazing professor! Expect quizzes everyday, but do not complain about them, because these points WILL SAVE YOUR GRADE! At the end, he will drop your lowest scores AND 2 test scores! I ended up getting a C in the class only because of the amount of effort I put in myself. If you work hard and stay on top of your work, YOU WILL PASS!
If you want to learn in his class, it is recommended to have him for a longer lecture because he doesn't teach you everything in a 65 minute class. The HW assignments covered would not really be taught until we review the HW problems the next class meeting, which will be tested. Funny guy, though.
Great math teacher! He's also really nice and funny! Gives a quiz every morning, which really helps you learn the material and boosts your grade.
I cannot suggest him highly enough. Most people would consider him an easy professor, but that's mostly because his classes are actually fair and he's actually good at teaching, which is a stark comparison to the rest of the Mathematics department. He has a passion for Mathematics, and is able to explain things simply without talking down to you.
The best math teacher I have ever had! He made sure his material was very clear and that we had enough practice. He is hilarious! I would definitely take him again! Highly recommend if math is not your strong suit! All my previous math classes I barely passed if that but in his class I might just ace it!
Barcellos is a good teacher but is confusing with what he says. He said that quizzes are almost identical to the exams, so study the quizzes. I studied the quizzes to the point of memorization and still failed all his exams. I did my homework and got nice scores on them, even got an A on his essay, but failed all his exams. exams not like quizzes.
He shows you how to do the problems but does not take the time to explain concepts. I understand how to work the problems, but not really shore why I am doing what I am doing. Definitely an easy to get a good grade though.
Best math professor I have ever read. He is an absolutely fantastic instructor who explains things well and clearly. Amazing and hilarious personality and would tell fantastic stories. Passing with a C shouldn't be too hard, but getting an A takes some work. I highly recommend taking him.
He's funny, and he enjoys what he's doing. He makes it very clear what will be on the tests basically giving you an easy to follow road map. He's accessible in his office hours and through email. I trust him with my mathematics experience. I've followed him through calc 1, calc 2, and DE.
Superb teacher, take him if you can. Be ready to take quizzes and make sure you know how to do them since the test is strongly based on them.
This is by far the BEST math professor I've ever had! Take him if you can and be aware of his quizzes. They are not worth much points, but are useful when it comes to exams. He is very caring and even answers certain questions during the exam. You get to have a note card on exams. I could of got an A, but I made stupid mistakes from the beginning.
Professor Barcellos is a very experienced and organized individual. He grades and returns all work extremely fast, and offers in depth explanations for exam and quiz solutions after the fact. Class is built around daily quizzes, so falling behind can be detrimental. Very engaging and helpful professor take him if you can.
Barely a few weeks in and I feel this is the best professor I have ever had. He is so wonderful! I feel really bad for those in Pico's class... I took him and it was the lack of respect for the students he had that really made me despise the class. Barcellos respects the students, yet also expects a lot out of us. TAKE HIM! trust me on this.
Best math Professor I've had (9 unit combined algebra class). Once I pass trig and pre-calc I plan to seek him out for Calculus I, I I and III. He'll know your name within a couple weeks and give you the individual attention needed to ensure you can and do pass.
Professor Barcellos is one of the best professors at ARC. He will clearly explain all concepts, he will show you different ways to solve problems and allows you to use the method that works best for you. This is a 9 unit course, attend class, ask questions and you will pass.
Great professor. He answers his email. He sets you up for success instead of trying to ask you trick questions. He pretty much puts up big flashing signs saying, "you need to know THIS, it will be on the test."
Hi guys, if you want to study hard, have fun, and know something at the end of the semester, then better to take this professor. You exactly know what you want to learn. He is a good grader. He has 30 years of teaching experience in ARC, he knows what he wants to do. He is a step by step lecturer, no short cuts, no confuse lectures.
Professor Barcellos is one of the best teachers Ive ever had. He knows his stuff and is extremely passionate about math. He explains difficult concepts so that anyone can understand. He made a 7:15am calculus II the best class I have ever had. Highly recommend taking him for any math course but especially for calc courses!
Great professor! cares about students success and has an excellent way of explaining the material. He is extremely organized and knows what he is doing. attend every class, participate and ask questions and you will earn a good grade.
Great teacher, everyone should take him. Be ready to take quizzes and make sure you know how to do them since the test is strongly based on them.
I would definitely take this professor again! His lectures are easy to understand and he's hilarious at times! There's quizzes almost every day. He always tells what's going to be on a test, no surprises!
Mr. B is a terrific teacher! He gives step by step examples and makes sure to answer everyone questions. He always works with students to help them understand the math and really cares about his classes. If you put in the work you will pass!
A very fun professor who makes Calc 2 easy (and now I'm taking Calc 3 with him too). Full of energy and excitement towards the subject he teaches. Be wary, he gives a single-question quiz every day on the subject taught the day prior. Skip class or be late and you may lose some points. Drops lowest exam of 5, and counts 4-5 quizzes as extra credit.
Professor Barcellos is a very straightforward teacher. Be ready to take quiz on every meeting but his quizzes are simple and exams based on them including finals. Homework is due on Exam but not big chunk of grades. I would say focus on quizzes not homework then you can get A. His lectures are amazing but quite fast.
One of the coolest professors Ive taken at ARC so far, and this is certified by a cool kid that did make it this far Mr Barcellos ;). He was funny and quizzes and notecard were the key to passing his class. More than the math, I enjoyed learning interesting history facts, even though I love math. Really nice interesting professor.
This is a 9 credit class, so expected to go through a lot of material, but its not bad at all. He makes it easy to keep along in class.
A very old-fashioned kind of teacher. All paper and pencil, no online portion. If you're like me and you don't care for online school, this class is perfect for you. The class is rigorous, but Mr. Barcellos will give you everything you need to excel if you show up everyday. Highly, highly recommend his math 129 class to anyone finishing algebra.
9units seems overwhelming but prof makes it easy. Unfortunately I had to take the class twice. 1st go around I didnt utilize the notecards for exams. 2nd go around I did from the beginning. Best math professor by far. I couldve gotten an A or B had I shown up to class more. Your daily quizzes are what will be on your exams. TAKE HIM! Great prof.
Overall horrendous teaching that will not help you in any way totally a waste of time his jokes are mediocre and he is NOT funny everyone fake laughed to get on his good side but not even that will help you no extra credit what he tells you to write on note card will not be of any use because the exams are nothing like the lecture self teach is all
"you get what you earn"well this professor earns a "F-" he doesnt even teach just goes over things but will not answer questions and the book he wrote is mediocre he isnt funny either just discouraging and difficult to deal with
Full semester and I still dont recommend him sorry not sorry step your game up and actually teach
bad quality professor and tough grader repetitive quizzes do students no good a different approach would benefit students academically
It was an uninvitable and dreadful environment the entire time the math made no sense how he taught
Great experience taking this class! Mr. B was one of the best professors Ive ever had, he takes the time to explain problems thoroughly and is sure to answer any questions. Participation and attendance is vital to succeeding in this class.
If you want to learn math in depth, he is the best option.
Not the best
Bad experience
This teacher makes learning math almost impossible. He teaches Algebra on a Calculus level. He says he will help you to get a better grade and understand the material and really won't. I wouldn't recommend him unless you are very good at mathematics.
There is a quiz almost every day, and they HEAVILY reflect the test material. Study the quizzes and you will do well on the tests. One test is dropped from your final grade. Very fair and straight forward professor. I barely made it through calc2 and I have a high B in this class.
Never met a professor unprofessional like this.I do not recommend him.
Lacks clarity and goes off topic if you are a 4.0 gpa student like me stay away from this professor unless you want to drop your gpa please avoid
Mr. B is the best math professor Ive ever had! Ive struggled with math and algebra since middle school. I dropped math 120 three times because I could not grasp the material. Taking math 129 was great because it went over everything that I hadnt properly learned before. It helps to have class 5 days a week as well. Im so glad I took this class!
Prof Tony is a excellent teacher in class but it could not work well online for me. We had daily quizzes and I had 99.7%, but my grade drop to 93.7% because his online videos are very limit with least example covered and chapters were tough. Don't forget to buy solution manual. He takes 5 exam which he drops lowest one, 1 essay and 1 final (12%).
SUPER GOOD teacher!!!!!! exams are exactly like the quizzes!!!! Makes it really clear what he is grading you on. He is a very caring person and really cares about his students.
Online during covid. Lectures were short and not thorough. Suggest read material before coming to class. Grade is based on Exams hw,daily quizzs. Most of class time is spent going over quiz and doing new quiz, less time is set for lecture. Exams are easy,straightforward q's and most excpt 1 is based q is base on quiz,helpful during office hrs
Prof. Barcellos is a very picky grader. He gave us a quiz on the FIRST DAY OF THE SEMESTER. I haven't seen calculus in almost 7 months, so having a quiz on the first day of the semester was quite rude to be honest. Overall, I get the feeling that I'm not going to be too fond of him or his teaching style. As long as I get an A in the class, it's ok.
Im not sure what is the big deal about this professorHe gets a bad attitude when you ask questions and answers sarcastically trying to be funny I was not a fan of his rambling about non math subjects didnt learn anything and many agree he is of no help seems you must know everything you will learn before learning it from him he will embarass you
Took this class and decided to take a better professor that actually helps unlike this guy He tries to sell you his book and rambles and will give you attitude if its not his way really needs to loosen up respect goes both ways he show none
homework from book exercises. quizzes daily, and about 4 or 5 exams. no graphing calculators ( calc3). arrive early or you will miss the quiz. one challenging question on exams the rest are like the quizzes.
MrBarcellos was not impressive The rants and rambles were uninviting and wasted valuable education time leading to not learning anything He was promoting his book he wrote which is mediocre and sub par I got my refund and went to a professor that actually teaches I don't appreciate the rude tone and bad manners I saved my gpa transferred to UCLA
He is a very straightforward and caring teacher. The lectures are decent and he makes it not boring. He is willing to answer questions and go over homework unlike other math teachers at ARC. The schedule of notes is pretty much the same as in the syllabus. You are able to use an index card for quizzes and exams. Exams are heavily based on quizzes.
I was appalled at how inconsiderate he was giving out quizzes on the first day and did not review or teach anything Please consider doing a refresher before a quiz ON THE FIRST DAY It was rude to be honest and the days got worse he is soooo boring honestly I dont recommend him he fails you to stay in business pretty much
You want to pass the class easily? Take him. All his tests are just like quizzes. However out of the 1 1/2 hour lecture he actually teaches for about 20 min so you don't actually understand the material.
This is probably the best professor at ARC for calculus, I took calculus 2 and Im currently taking calculus 3 and hes super clear about the material. He genuinely wants you to understand, he provides daily quizzes which arent weighted super heavy that provide great feedback and keep you up to date with the information that will be on the exam.
Took him online for Calc 3. Super straightforward. Rambles a bit during lectures but so do other professors. Quizzes and Hw are super by the book no curve balls. When he lectures I found it very easy to understand the material. He does give a review quiz during the first week however he does notify students about this about a week before
Prof waits until you cant drop without a Fnotation on record then things go in a downward spiral He promoted his book non stop and did not teach much He obviously was stressed from something and blamed the class by rambling about non math subjects and wasted time he wants to stay in business and fails you over slight inconvenience I go to UCLA now
The Professor was not very clear when teaching math it seemed he was in a hurry and he focused on going over the previous days quiz and or exam most of the period therefore time was not given to teach clearly on the days lesson This does not help learn very well and most of the class had low grades and a rare extra credit chance helped most pass
Best. Professor. Ever. He did ramble a lot, but nothing stood between us and success.
Honestly,I was not enjoying his class or learning I received some bad attitude which was humiliating and just made me feel horrible this professor does not teach and barely stays on topic making it difficult to pass this irrelevant class that is only a general ed requirement but not necessary for my major we have calculators to do all this work
I took this professor based on good reviews but the opposite happened and I did not learn anything in this class my time was wasted and there was no help from the professor too many red flags and the environment is toxic he does not care about your success and will ignore you
Lame class ,not cool and no learning goes on here He does not consider that students have other classes and lives outside of school if he actually taught us something then I would n t have to worry about re taking this class and we could all move on with our lives but in order to keep students going back some need tofailandretake thats how it goes
Great prof, took him for calc 2 and 3. He is very clear on what is expected and genuinely wants you to learn, I recommend going to office hours if you need it, super funny guy too. Webassign homework but writes his own quizzes. Quiz everyday but they aren't graded heavy and they are basically a study guide for the exam, same concepts, small changes
Why would I recommend a waste of time ? if you want to pass dont take class with him simple
Quizzes every day, but they are worth almost no points, and are made to teach rather than test. That material is graded and handed back, and exams have that exact material, so there are no curveballs. Great lectures, and he is realistic in recognizing how horrible some math is, so he is quick to simplify and explain things easily digestible.
I am really terrible at math but he made sure that I was able to understand it and was very kind to me. Sometimes, he does talk back with attitude but otherwise, cool guy lol. Very "classy." Everyday pop quizzes of last lecture. Talks a lot about his previous life b4 teaching. Cursive writing, might be hard to read. Raised my D+ to a C so I passed!
Also, no textbook. He doesn't check your hw and gives you full credit. Make sure to study a lot before/after the class. Is scary when you ask him questions but will answer them nonetheless. Lets you cheat on tests with an index card of whatever notes. I took math 333 b4 it disappeared :P Well known professor in Math ARC.
Avoid this professor He has rude outburst after anyone asks a genuine MATH RELATED question and is unprofessional He doesnt teach much so of course there is going to be some much needed clarification He is more into talking about himself and promoting his book I want to learn the math not hear his autobiography The grading is unfair
Great lectures, but some rambling. Quizzes are low-stakes and exam-focused. Unstuck ai helped me nail the concepts. Professor is realistic and wants you to learn.
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