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Best Math 280 teacher. Very helpful, trully caers about students. I recommend him to all who need math 280. You will have fun, lean 280 as if it was math 110. If you go over the notes and do most of the homework - you will be fine on all tests!
one of the best calc teachers. he really does care for his students.
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very cool teacher
Mr. Arturo is the best math teacher I ever had. He makes the class easy. All you have to do is practice homework which is very easy, and an easy A is guranted. He is very helpful as well. He will go over if you don't underrstand, and he will even stay after the class to expalin. Just the best fords for him. He rocks!!!
Helpful but can still be confusing. His class is easy, homework isn't required but helps alot for tests and quiz. He does a lot of examples but his explanation can be a little confusing for new learners. Not the best prof I've had, but one of the best ones I've had for math.
Best math teacher I've had yet. As long as you do the homework and show up to class (because he explains things very well) you'll do fine. He actually uses blackboard, which is nice if you want to look up the test review questions the night before :) I highly recommend.
Easy A
If you do the homework you WILL pass this class with an A or B.
Very nice guy, seems incredibly smart. Sometimes has difficulty explaining complex things in beginners terms. Moves EXTREMELY fast! 6 units in math, be prepared to put time and effort into this. Lets you use notecards for all test and quizzes which is outstanding! He is very nice to look at, too!!
He is very attractive and a great professor =)
He bases his lectures off the textbook which is one thing I don't agree on, so the textbook is required. Hes very helpful and is always accessible if you need extra help. Hes only really nice and treats his students with respect. His only flaw is that it is sometimes hard for him to explain complex problems to beginners, but overall a solid prof
Best college math 280 you will find.
probably the best 280 teacher you're going to find, he's very easy going and makes the class feel less stressful which is always pleasant. extra credit for good attendance!
great teacher if you want to learn math. never did the hw and got a B
He is the best MATH teacher I've ever! just go to his class and take it, then you will see how good he is! He is on the students side!
HES REALLY COOL DONT GET ME WRONG BUT HIS CLASS IS REALLY HARD. I DONT FEEL LIKE HE TEACHES WELL ENOUGH FOR ME. HE GOES BY WAY TOO FAST CUZ OF LIL TIME. HALF THE TIME I DNT UNDERSTAND WHAT HES SAYING.OMG A LOTTA WORK IN THIS CLASS. AND HE DOESNT REALLY HELP YOU OUT.
the material is hard, not the teacher. lets you use cheat sheets, so it helps a lot when trying to memories 20 dif. formulas. good teacher, and just make sure to GO TO CLASS. test and quiz are almost always off lectures. as long as you go to every class and just skim through the homework, a B is for sure, unless you totally don't understant math.
He knows how to explain his mathematics, helps the students out, is a really cool professor and is a very handsome man. He also lets you bring half sheets to tests and quizzes which helps a lot with all of the formulas, derivatives and antiderivatives which a student must know.
HE IS GOOD! uses book very heavily, n class notes r so important. tests r off the book and the notes. you won't believe how similar the test n the class notes r. tries to do his best so u can learn, but make sure u kno the basics of math, cause he can be bit quick if u don't understand the basics of geo or algebra. but cheat sheets are allowed.
Had Art for 175. He's a good dude and really cares about his students. His lectures were easier for me to understand than previous instructors. He usually keeps you until the end of class, but lets you use notes on tests and quizzes, and gives you EC for perfect attendance. Bottom line: I'd take a Millan taught class again if I got the chance.
Arturo embodies the perfect image of a teacher, and invalidates the heavily carried stereotype that math is a hard subject. By going to his class, you hit two birds in a stone. Extra credit and helpful notes. Also, take advantage of his office hours because he is genuinely eager to help and his kindness is quickly touchable. Defin. my choice for 28
Arturo embodies the perfect image of a teacher, and invalidates the heavily carried stereotype that math is a hard subject. By going to his class, you hit two birds in a stone. Extra credit and helpful notes. Also, take advantage of his office hours because he is genuinely eager to help and his kindness is quickly touchable. Definitely best choice.
When he saids that this class goes fast pace, he MEANS IT. He's not the kind of teacher that does trick questions on his exams or quizes as if you studied your lecture notes and did your homework throughly, your guaranteed a general knowledge on what will be on the test/quiz. Allows notes for test which is a definite plus. Got an A, you should too
he is just perfect..easy class , helpful no stress during exams.he help you to grade with A.
Very helpful. Nice guy, but i wish he didn't allow notes on tests. I found out that I should have studdied harder when I got to 180 but I guess thats not his fault
Compared to other professors like Manchester and Davis, I have to say that he is my favorite. He is very fair when it comes to grading and he lets you know what you need to study for. Don't hesitate to ask questions because it can help you...a lot. If u do all the hw, it will really prepare u for the quizzes and tests.
I would recommend this teacher to anybody, he is devoted to his students, and is more helpful then most teachers I have ever met.
Good teachers always have a passion for what they teach. I can defiantly tell that Millan had that for sure. As for how "easy" he was, i think its more important that the teacher actually makes it easy to learn the material and because he made it simple to understand the class was made easy because of it.
Awesome Instructor. Took his class in Spring 09. It took a lot of work on my part, but I pulled that course off with an A. The 30 extra credit points i got for showing up everyday to class definitely helped. Very helpful, very clear, very concerned about making sure the students know whats going on. Best Math Teacher I've had so far.
ONE OF THE BEST MATH TEACHERS I'VE EVER HAD!! Take him he's really really helpful and generous on points during tests:) I took it over the summer and it was GREAT!!
Great teacher. Nice guy. Always willing to stay after class and help. Patient and understanding. No homework. Allowed a small cheat sheet for test. Overall, i dont think you could find a better Math teacher
He is a great teacher. Explains the material very well and does many examples. He will help you in you are in need if you ask. Highly Recommend him- he's great
I couldn't stand this guy! I had to drop already. I can't understand anything he write on the board because he doesn't show steps and that's EXTREMELY important in a math class. He's horrible Horrible HORRIBLE! DO NOT TAKE HIM!
MILAN IS THE BEST EVERRRRRRRR!!! I WISH I COULD TAKE ALL MATH CLASSES WITH HIM! HE GRADES SOOOOO FAIRLY AND GENEROUSLY, TAKE HIM!
Arturo is a laid back guy. Some of his verbal explanations are not so clear but the fact that homework is not collected for points is awesome. Also no group work or participation points made his courses much more tolerable than some of the other math teachers' courses. His notes are useful too.
Mr. Millan is one of the best Math teachers at Grossmont. He is clear and very helpful. He uses Blackboard and will work with you. He is very smart. He does not move too quickly and not too slow, either. I wish all math teachers were like him. Too many go quickly and leave you in the dust. I wish he taught my 180 class right now! :)
He is a good teacher. The class is Kinda easy but it consumes a lot of work. He has 4 test the you can drop you lowest. In this class we basically had a Quiz or a test every single week. He got kinda behind teaching the class so we did not learn two chapters. He gives out projects and they are pretty easy and he lets the tutors help the students.
He's very smart and knows his stuff. I found him to be a bit too fast for me personally, but that's just me. I felt that I was well prepared for the final. He doesn't collect homework, but you MUST DO IT to succeed. Also, I think he grades VERY fairly. Projects were challenging and fun!
Mr Millan is a great teacher and is very helpful, and will also stay and explain things after class or during office ours. He does grade very fairly, but you MUST do the homework to understand the material, its a hard class.
freakin awesome. i have taken his courses for three semesters and he has brought back my love for math. he is my favorite teacher EVER! do the homework and you will do fine. ive gotten an a every time so i def recommend him!!!
Great teachers. Crystal clear. If you need help he will stop and answer questions. His office hours are great if you ever need help don't hesitate to go he is extremely helpful. TAKE THIS TEACHER
Attendance is not mandatory but you can only miss 3-5 classes or you will not get the extracredit points. Test and quizzes are easy usually every week. He helps a lot after class though. The final is so easy. I didn't do any of his homework and i did well. He is funny and cute. I recommend him defenetley
Great instructor, I definitely recommend him, I plan on taking him for my next math class. He helps a lot, in class and out. He makes the class interesting. He drops lowest test and quiz and that helps out a lot. Attendance is mandatory for extra credit.
Great teacher! I am totally going to take him for math 176 for sure. Very clear and helpful on math subjects. Just make sure you go to class or you might miss important information like take home quizes and stuff. I know its a long class but it will pay of if you go.
Arturo is the man! Was in his 176,180,280 classes. His Math/Teaching skills are razor sharp which makes his lectures easy to follow. Stay on top of the material ask him to clarify when necessary and you'll have a good understanding of the topics. Would be good 4 students if he taught 281 as well. His skills made my 281 teacher look unprofessional.
Great Prof. Helps you out with questions even during tests and the final. Goes into extreme detail. Very helpful. Im a dude and I think he's hot haha jk
I hate math to be fair but this class was really frustrating to me because Mr. M would talk to the people who already knew what he was talking about and work at a fast speed without explaining what he was doing. He would write and erase and talk at the same time I just felt completely lost!
Wow what a teacher! This mr.millan is soo helpful. I was in his office hours almost every day he would always help me. he cares about his students alot. which i like. Mr. Millan, and Mr. Waller best math teachers!!! Would recommend if you would to pass
Mr. Millan is an awesome teacher! Hes on Par with Mr. Waller. Grades fare, and extremely helpful. Sometimes goes of tangent.. but usually test and quizes based off notes...HE NEVER puts stuff on the test if he hasnt gone over. Final is a peace of cake. I got an A
What can I say ? Arturo is a good math teacher. If you do the homework and pay attention in class, there is no reason you could not get a good grade in this class. Lots of opportunities to recover from a bad quiz or bad test, and nothing that happens in quizes or tests that you haven't seen in homework or lecture. I got an A ..
I do agree he is a very knowledgeable math teacher. He takes time to answer any questions that you have. The great thing about him is that he does drop the lowest quiz and test score and that helps a lot! personally I did not like his teaching style but nonetheless a very knowledgeable teacher.
Awesome guy. He really enjoys what he does and his passion is demonstrated in the classroom. I took him for Math 176 and just had to take him again! Very clear and his quizzes are mostly take-home. Plus he's pretty hot.
If Mr. Millan played Halo 3, he'd be a 50.
Helpful, shows ALL steps, laid back, and fun. This chili peppers for you Millan!
The BEST Math teacher I've EVER had!! I used to hate math, but he made me CHANGE my mind! :) He is very very patient and helpful. Fair on grading and gives extra credit for attendance. He actually turned my calculus experience into a pleasant one! Highly recommended! :))
Millan is a good guy. Usually i drop math classes that dont give a lot of points for hw because im not the best test taker but half of the 9 quizzes were take homes which really helped me. Everything on tests he will have covered in class. Hes clear and will take your questions. Gives extra credit for attendance. Id take him again.
very organized explains every step easy goin, best of the bestest
he is a very good teacher. TAKE HIM
Had him for LSAMP. Amazing teacher. Take him, you won't regret it.
Drops lowest test, can use notes on exams, most quizzes are take home, homework is directly from the book (explanation in solutions manual) and he gives extra credit for attendance! Best teacher to take for calculus, highly recommended. He really wants you to learn the material and do well in the class. Way better than Sharon Giles!
Really good teacher. Explains the topic well, seems to care about the students learning experience, and is extremely reasonable with grading. As long as you do the work (or are a complete math wiz) you can get a good grade. Goes over EVERYTHING that will be on tests and quizzes, and drops your lowest scores. Highly recommended.
perfect math teacher, i love his class. he is really helpful teacher ..take him ...
Arturo is such a good teacher. I am so glad I chose him for Calc I. He's really nice and teaches the material very clearly but you HAVE to do the homework in order to get a good grade. There are 40 E/C points possible out of a 620 point class. You do the math, but I absolutely loved this class and this professor. He made me love math, again.
There is not better professor then Arturo.
I took Prof. Millan for two math classes and he made me relize math is possible. Great teacher with clear instructions. Homework is mandatory for a good grade. gives extra credit for atten
Best teacher ever and super hot!!! he is very clear and helpful when it comes down to explaining math problems! Wish he was also at SDSU now that I transfer..
An awesome teacher. Had him for LSAMP program in SDSU. He is the best math professor that I had ever. His class is fun and he explains everything very well. Also he knows what he is teaching. He explains how formulas were invented and where logs came from. Take his class if you wanna learn math and love it
took calc in high school and didnt understand it at all. got an A on every test except one. lets you have a half page of notes for every test. many quizzes are take home and very easy. he is very helpful and goes over whatever you dont understand as many times as need. TAKE HIM
I absolutely loved this professor! I hate math and i'm really bad at it, but he made the material really easy to understand. He was really nice, and could answer any question. He gives take home quizzes which help your grade out a lot and you get attendance points at the end of the semester which really help!
This was the best teacher I have had in 3 semesters at this school. I learned alot from him and he is very smart, helpful and teaches very well.
the best professor i have ever seen.
EXCELLENT! i was curious as to how much math he really knew because he seemed to know calculus like the back of his hand. Very good teacher; lots of examples in lecture; fair grader. take home quizes help a lot, as well as the note card. You MUST study, i only wish i could take him for 280!!! Arturo's the best.
I was an average math student until I took Millan for Math 176. He is amazing. Now that I have transferred to UCSD, I still consider him to be the best professor I have ever had. And, he's super hot.
The best math teacher you can ever get
Even though he seems to be knowlegable, he is not helpfull at all for other students. He is kinda mean. I got an A
Im an international student and major in math. He is definitely the best professor I've had in America! Made everything clearly! I am taking Math280 right now at SDSU, but I already began to miss him! 5tests, 6quizs, and final. The sixth quiz is extra credit; he also give extra credit for attendance. I got an A! Just did homework! take time!
-sigh- He is very knowledgeable in math; however, he won't bother with you if you needed help. To take his class, you have to be GREAT all on your own. His tests are brutal -especially in the beginning of class. If you are not majored in math or engineering, skip him. Too much of a headache.
Calculus sucks, but Mr Milan makes it worth it. He is intelligent and thorough and sets you up to succeed. He is tough but fair and is mostly concerned with you learning the process. AND HE IS THE HOTTEST!!
Doesn't talk to you like he expects you to know calculus already. He is really able to anticipate the parts when a student will be "DUH", Goes out of his way to speak in terms that are clear and easily understandable. Gives thorough examples. Makes it easy to succeed. Very fair grading. Super hot!!
Excellent math teacher ever! You'll love math after taking his class. He is very intelligent. He makes every point so clear. And yes, he is hot!
to be honest he doesn't care about you.. yes YOU .. I had a 65 in the of the class and I went to him.. he said if you didn't pass those testes you should drop .. just like that, no help no nothing .. worse teacher i have ever hhhhhad
Mr. Millan is an excellent professor! I didn't struggle with the class much, but I saw him helping other students before and after the class, and if I ever had a problem I was confused about he would work through it with me. Very understandable, great teaching style. I'd definitely take him again!
Had him for cal 1. he was a pretty foward guy. 5 tests (no drops) and 6 quizes. most of the quizes were take home and one of thoses quizes was extra credit. He grades way easier than any of the other cal teachers. Had a B the whole semester and turned out with an A.
Really chill teacher, he is very helpful and gives clear lectures. He is very straightforward. Math can be tough but as long as you do the optional homework and study you should be fine. Thought I was going to pass with a C and ended up passing with a B!!
Would not recommend. I found him very unclear. Yes, although he was extremely helpful he does not acquire good teaching methods.
He is the best Math teacher ever.He was so helpful, knowledgeable, and organized and I learned a lot in his class.If he would teach calc2, I would take it with him.He didn't collect HW's, but it would help if we did them. Extra credit for being on time! Take home quizzes. 5 tests similar to his examples and quizzes. Highly recommended.Easy A
I wish Millan taught past math 180 because I would take him again. HW isn't collected and he gives extra credit for showing up to class. Tests require you to actually know the material. He isn't the best at pedagogy, but as far as math teachers go he's solid.
Great teacher overall. Class went at a good pace and he gives extra credit for attendance.
He is a very good teacher. Very straight forward, gives extra credits for attencedance. Tests are hard. He will not drop anything and expect you to know everything
Arturo Millan is a fantastic instructor! He is very knowledgeable in Calculus and I have learned a lot from him. Millan makes an effort to help students if they need it . His lectures are clear, but fast paced. Millan also gives extra credit for coming to class. and take home quizzes. Highly recommend.
One of the best teachers I've ever had!! Very detailed and takes his time for those who need it. If your too advanced for the lesson or the class you will get board; he takes his time making sure everyone understands the lesson. Overall he made me like math more then i did before.
Prof Millan is an awesome instructor! He is very knowledgeable and very passionate about Math. He is almost always available after and before class for help. His lectures are clear, sometimes fast paced but also slows down and does a lot of examples. He gives extra credit for coming to class and quizzes are take home. Highly recommended. Do the hw!
Professor Millan's lectures are super clear and easy to understand. The take home quizzes saved my grade and he's just such a nice person in general. I would definitely recommend him.
Mr. Millan is terrific! Lectures are clear, he makes sure everyone understands the lessons. He's very helpful and takes the extra time with you if you need it. Do the homework, it really does help. He's clear on what you need to study for, will spend extra time in class to go over homework questions. He made me like math and I never did before.
Not only he is the best math professor , but also the best personality . If you need math , this is your professor .
Great teacher. would definitely take him again if I ever had the chance. HIGHLY recommended
Lectures are pretty long even though you get a 15 minute break. You have to be there all the time or else you'll fall behind and it'll mess you up for the upcoming test. Really study and prepare for tests. online hw-However, he gives out quizzes to take home but wont tell you until that day so you come prepared. Alright teacher but he is very nice
Prof Millan, was a great teacher always there to help, extremely flexible with attendance as long as you were caught up on work. Always stays late if you need help. Anyone looking to take any math course should consider making room in their schedule for him. Take home quizzes are a life saver.
Worse instructor ever!!! Just kidding - hands down the BEST instructor! Took Math 90 on Fall & currently 110 w/him. Worked my school sched around Mr. M & it's worth it! He's so passionate & knows the subj so well like it's nothing! His lectures are very clear. He's not just going to give u an A...u actually have to earn it! Such an inspiration.
He's not as awesome as people make him out to be. Too strict on the homework assignment due dates. Also he's too strict on quizzes which aren't all too great since they're not even take home. I've taken cooler math teachers, & I recommend taking someone else instead.
Arturo Millan is one of the nicest most compassionate teachers at Grossmont. He is always there to help with a smile. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! I can't find anything negative to say. :)
Professor Millan is awesome. I'm enrolled in the math academy so I had for 88 and now for 90, and am planning on taking his 110 course in the fall. He is very helpful and approachable.
Great teacher . explain the materials very good and he always has time for hep!!. fair grader, homework's is online are counted which is very helpful to your grade, quizzes are take home not all of them some are in class. and also he gave extra credit for attendance. VERY RECOMMENDED TAKE HIM. BEST MATH PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER HAD.
Math 90 using ALEKs is extremely easy, work at your own pace, attendance not mandatory. He will help you with anything, and he increases test grades if you answered them wrong but your work on you note sheet is right. Notebooks are important but he doesn't not allow the use of notes or note card on the test.
Professor Millan is a great teacher! Clear about his expectations for performance. Gives extra credit if you show your work on tests. You need to keep up with the homework. Very competent in the subject. Patient and has a sense of humor. Definitely recommend for anyone but especially if you are math phobic.
Amazing teacher!! not to mention that he curves your test grade.
Professor Millan is one of the best professors in the Math department at Grossmont. Expectations are clear, and his lectures are laid-back yet very informative. You can tell he cares about the success of his students and with grades based on homework, multiple quizzes, and exams, there are plenty of opportunities to improve your grade. Take him!
I am currently taking a class instructed by Professor Millan and he is one of the best teachers I've had to date. He is an incredibly caring teacher who is strict when need be (you need to work in the class) but will ALWAYS help you when you need it. He is GREAT at teaching and I recommend him 10000%. If you care, he'll care.
Taking his class right now and he's simply one of the best math teachers I've ever had. Though you mostly learn online using Alex's program, if there is something you can't understand he will be right there to thouroughly explain the problem and help ensure you fully understand it. I struggled with math all my life till now.
The best math professors at grossmont college. His lecture is important and the take home quizes were very helpful. I honestly loved his class and would highly recommend this professor.
Best professor ever! His lectures are not fast yet not slow. If you have any questions he stops and tries to help you understand it. Homework is online and it's not really much. With the homework, he gives you 100 tries so you can perfect the problem. If you send him an email he replies fast. He lets you get help on your take home quizzes.
Professor Millan is very clear with his expectations, so you will never feel lost. He is willing to help, and cares about the success of his students. He is really good at explaining the material, and makes note-taking easy on the students. I highly recommend taking this course with Arturo Millan.
I took Math 178 with him and I passed with A . He is super good . My best professor ever.
Professor Millan is a great professor. He is very helpful and clear, and will answer any questions you have. He makes it clear what he expects from the start of the class. If you care about the class, he will care about helping you.
Great teacher! His expectations are made clear from the start, and he makes it very easy to take notes during his lectures. He's always willing to answer questions anyone has and does so patiently. He wants you to succeed and encourages you to do well.I definitely recommend taking him!
I absolutely loved the way Prof Millan lectured. He goes through every little detail and also gives you different alternates so you can pick the way to do the problems you are most comfortable with. If you have questions on homework he is more than willing to help you and actually cares about helping you succeed. DOESN'T GIVE ANY EXTRA CREDIT!
He is amazing, he help you to get good grades he gives a lot of extra credits and hes so smooth. take him.
Professor Millan is great teacher and he can help you if you are struggling. Make sure to ask questions if something is not clear. He gives extra credit at the end of the semester to help your grade.
Millan taught my math 090 class. I have never, ever, been good with math - and althought it was pass/no pass, I received a 95% and passed tests and quizzes with flying colors. He takes great time and consideration into explaining every detail of a problem, and got me to enjoy math for the first time in my life.
Just show up, pay attention, do the homework, do the take home quizzes, do the test reviews and study them to prepare for the tests, and you should get an A or B easily. Overall he is good guy and professor, I would take him again.
Amazing profesor overall, you do learn if you come to classes and complete work assigned(homework).
Hes the best
This teacher gives clear and concise lectures with notes that are purchasable on campus, makings it very easy to keep up with the lessons. Despite the amount of online homework, it well worth the practice . I ultimately enjoy this class for the well spoken lectures that are anything, but dull. Mr. Millan is very fluid in his teaching style.
Very sweet guy! He will help you with anything you need and is very nice. This class is NOT an easy A, you definitely have to work for it. All homework is through web-assign some assignments take a VERY long time. All homework of the section is due the same day as the test though. I would recommend the class if you are already pretty strong in math
Reviews are usually 20+ questions, tests are 12 questions. Reviews are harder than test. Reviews are super helpful for tests. Gives extra credit for attendance. Homework was all online and was due on day of test. Hes caring and will help you out if you ask. All quizzes were take home - so easy A on those. You can average Bs on tests gets u an A
Totally awesome professor, I would definitely take him again. Taught the material well, sprinkled extra credit throughout the quizzes and tests, and encouraged students to stop by his office hours or the math study center if they needed any help. If you do all the homework and study you should have no problem passing this class with an easy B.
Millan's lectures are clear and everything in his lectures is in the tests and quizzes. There are no surprise quizzes and if there is math he has not gone over he makes sure to remove it or give credit for the misunderstanding. I highly recommend this class if you are serious in your education and you will learn a lot from him. Very approachable.
Very condescending attitude when asking questions, but does his best to help you despite this. Overall, made calculus easier than most would have been able to. Offers some extra credit which significantly boosts your grade. Would recommend as a calculus teacher.
Best professor ever! He is very good at explaining problems step by step! He is also very patient, knowledgeable, caring and responsible! Choose him!
I took Calc I with Professor Milan and found his teaching style engaging and easy to understand. After introducing a new topic, he takes time to explain every step on the practice probs. As long as you pay attention, youll find the knowledge you pick up from the lectures and homework will bring you success in his tests and quizzes. a great teacher.
This professor expects you as if you are Issac Newton in calculus, he thinks that you are already good at math. Do not take if you need more help in math or if you didn't study math for a long time.
Never in my life have I ever had this hard of a teacher. Dont get me wrong he knows what hes doing, but requires you to literally memorize EVERYTHING, no help no nothing. I chose this class hoping it would be great because I am very well in math, but this teacher makes me feel dumb. Also when he answers your questions it sounds condescending.
Two tests take up over half of your grade. Students were literally BEGGING for more homework to buffer his ridiculous grading scale & he basically said "idc if all my students are struggling" He's a good teacher, but doesn't understand that his lessons dont translate well online. He refuses to edit his way of approach and is condescending. How sad.
Don't let his 4.5 rating fool you. You would think prof would be a bit more understanding bc of the pandemic. Tried to talk to him, he instead encouraged withdrawal from the class. YOU adapt to him, he won't and refuses to adapt to any students who are struggling. When asked a question, usually answers with "you need to practice" hw takes forever.
Offers one Extra Credit which is one quiz. Encourages withdrawal from class if you are not doing well. Condescending. Grades by work not by answer. Will mark you down if you solved a problem that is not the way he showed the class. About 2-3 sections covered per week, weekly quizzes. HW 10-22q per sectn. 3 big test worth majority of your grade.
Not a good teacher at all when dealing with online learning. Will not give extra credit if students are struggling and told our class that less than half of the students are passing and will pass. Do not recommend this teacher if you struggle with math. Expects more than what is provided to help succeed.
Was fair but not nice in terms of extra credit stuff like HW and quizess. Very skimpy with extra credit on quiz problems. Overall, not super bad but not nice in terms of difficulty.
Only has two exams which I found difficult but says he usually splits it into 4 exams when it's inperson class vs online. Didn't understand how to do some problems so watched online videos but then on the test if you don't do it exactly like he does he'll say you cheated and fail you.
I think he would be better in a face to face setting, rather than online. Tough grader and talks down to people in class who do not get the material. Save yourself some trouble and pick another professor for math.
At first I thought he would be understanding of students who are struggling in his class, but I was wrong. He is somewhat nice. He always said "homework assignments gives good practice for the quizzes/tests, but it wasn't even close to being easy. I do not recommend this professor if you are horrible at math and approach someone else.
This is probably the worst math teacher I have ever had. His lectures make little to no sense. You have to know calculus to take his calculus class. Unless you're are some genius mathematician, I would avoid this teacher at all costs. Over half of the people in the class dropped it because of strict grading and heavy tests. I wish I could type more
Arturo is one of my all time favorite math professors. I took him for math 110 and 180 (before covid). He's really caring. His lectures are really good, too. He assigns a lot of homework but the exams are usually a very similar replication of homework problems so if you do hw, you'll be just fine. Highly recommended!
Prof Millan was flexible and it was nice to see that he really cared about our quality of learning when we were forced to switch online in spring of 2020. He explains things really well in my opinion. The quizzes are a "take home" style, and he wanted us to be on zoom for exams. Overall great guy and prof.
Requires cam during quizzes/tests only. Cares about your grade and that you don't get left behind or left misunderstanding. Lectures are a little dry (its math) but it makes sense and is applicable to your quizzes/tests if you pay attention. He is always willing to help and is even flexible for attendance/exams. Class does require effort.
He was a great professor and his lectures were clear as long as you pay attention and follow along with the notes he prints out for you. He lets you take home quizzes which helped out my grade. He's understanding if you miss class or need to reschedule anything as long as you communicate with him.
I found his class to be difficult and he is very lecture-heavy. He is a very nice guy though and will work with you. Attendance is mandatory and he will give you extra credit for good attendance.
It is clear Mr. Millan knows his subject very well and he explains it in great depth but he also explains things in a way that makes sense to someone who knows the subject rather than someone new to the subject. But he does not make you feel stupid for asking questions and is very eager to help you in any way. A great guy and a great professor.
I didn't touch a math class for over a decade before going into his calculus course- and I wouldn't have been able to pass if I had any other professor. Super helpful, and very understanding- but also clear and concise in his expectations and required input to pass the class. Overall though amazing professor. Hard class though.
He's really annoying. I would not recommend. He takes attendance like you're in high school and he never fully explains things. if I could rate him I would give him a -10/10
mr millan does his best to ensure every student can succeed and was my first college-level math class. purchasing webassign access for homework is 15% of your grade and you have 2 weeks per assignment. there are 7 quizzes worth 17%, 4 tests worth 50%, and the final worth 17%. he grades easy on tests and gives half credit to basically any answer
Good professor, the course is very hard if you do not focus and manage your time well, however he is always willing to answer questions and help, responds on canvas quickly as well and he grades somewhat light on tests and quizzes, just be aware that there will be a lot of quizzes and tests throughout the semester, with 2 hours of HW for lessons
Professor Millan is an amazing and phenomenal math instructor. He knows the material and explains it well, his homework is fair, he also has take home quizzes, and provides extra credit for those who attend class. He made Calculus a fun and interesting subject, provided help, and ensured that we are actually learning the material. He is fantastic!
Professor Millan is an amazing and exceptional math instructor. He knows the material and explains it clearly, his homework is fair, he has take home quizzes, and provides extra credit for those who attend class. He made Calculus a fun and interesting subject, provided help, and ensured that we are actually learning the material. I recommend him.
Millan's MATH180 class is challenging but rewarding. Lectures may be dry, but he cares about student learning. Attending class and using resources like unstuckstudy can really help. Overall, a solid math professor.
As a prior straight A math student who just dropped this course, this is by far one of the most difficult classes I have ever taken. He expects you to have a ton of background knowledge on derivatives/trig and teaches at a very fast pace that is hard to keep up with. Very lecture heavy with paper handouts, but he does give partial credit on exams.
He is by far the least understanding professor that I've ever had. Do yourself a favor and don't take him if you want to spare your sanity. Tons of homework and tests; test 4 is a week away from the cumulative final. Review for exams are not even close to the actual exams. Very condescending when you ask questions.
Expected to know everything and is condescending when you are wrong, study guides do little to nothing in prep for tests. Took Test #4 off a break a week before our final, while also jamming a new unit in that same week which covered Calc 2 coursework. Completely absurd standards with little to no help, constant side-tangents & confusing lectures.
DONT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! I am not saying that because I failed his class, but he is actually the worst math teacher in Grossmont. I studied 20hrs before exam day and I would always get above half point every exam that's how tuff his exams are. I tried talking to him after he put out the final grades and I had 69% and he wouldn't pass me. BAD EXPL
Responds to emails fast. Gives partial credit on exams if you show your work. Lets you take home quizzes. Grades assignments fast so you know what your grade is (unlike other professors who take a month to grade assignments). Very nice and easy to talk to and gives extra credit if you show up to class on time. My grade went up 3% bc of attendance.
AMAZING PROFESSOR. He genuinely cares about students improving and learning math. I think some students get upset because he corrects them ( i.e. talking loudly during lectures, disruptive behavior, etc) He sets clear expectations and gives so many opportunities to succeed. If you fail his class, his solely due to a lack of effort on your part.
Very knowledgeable and knows how to present that to students that are barely learning the material. I skipped pre-calc and took calc with Professor Millan and not once felt like I made the wrong decision. Great at giving lectures and knows how to help students in a non-condescending way. Take home quizzes and 4 tests plus a final.
Genuinely made me want to drop out. I came into calculus with very little knowledge on the subject and he was no help, his lectures made no sense and would often try to accuse me of cheating even tho I was failing almost every assignment (which makes 0 sense if I was cheating maybe I'd pass). my friend had a similar experience aswell.
Extremely fast facing, you will get left behind if you put your head down once. The professor knows his subject, but teaches it as if you're some mathematician of prior background (Feels like an 8-week accelerated class). Mandatory $140 for a useless E-Book. Exams rely on you repeating HWs til you crash. Not worth it for casual learners, hard class
Well, the most I can say about this professor is he IS good. He's really kind and caring. The tests are definitely not as hard as people make them out to be. And the reason he expects you to know things is because he gives you so many resources. He has office hours, and when you don't understand something, will gladly explain. Highly recommended.
He gets lost in his teaching and goes back and forth. took his class twice and same deal both times. he gets lost in what he's teaching very obsessive over being in his class .. marked me absent because I used the bathroom too long ( is this high school ?) wouldn't recommend him. classmate my first time around took a different professor and ace it
He's genuinely one of the nicest professors I've ever had. my class had an embedded tutor and he's also amazing. Millan is extremely incredible at calc and VERY passionate- he's also cool to talk outside of class! He's very understanding with any personal issues and offers a lot of support- with math too. If you pay attention well, it'll be easy!
Professor Millan is genuinely such an amazing professor. I have always struggled so much with math, and he explained it such a clear and concise way. He's clearly very passionate, cares about his students, and offers a few extra-credit opportunities throughout the semester. If you're taking calc, definitely take his class!!
No extra credit and does not drop lowest score. Goes on lengthy side tangents. Not so much something he could change but the class is silent. I don't know if the class is intimidated or what but there is never any discussion. One could argue that he needs to lead the class more interactively.
No extra credit and does not drop lowest score. Goes on lengthy side tangents. Not so much something he could change but the class is silent. I don't know if the class is intimidated or what but there is never any discussion. One could argue that he needs to lead the class more interactively..
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