this class is SO EASY. Just make sure you go and you'll NEVER HAVE TO STUDY. Seriously

Unlike a lot of professors here, Thorton will take the time to go back and re-explain something if the class doesn't understand. I won't say that you never have to study, but going to class makes it a lot easier and you don't have to try to teach yourself calculus.

He does go fast but is really nice and will always go back and explain. I found him very helpful during office hours. I also was very well prepared to do the homework and take the tests.

Prof was very helpful and trys very hard. Very nice guy and great class overall. TA's were very helpful as well. Just make sure you go to class.

Very intelligent and funny (corny). Really goes over the material well. Is very approachable with questions and makes plenty of time and resources available for those who need help. He can go over things fast, but is willing to explain things if you speak up. Overall a great professor.

great teacher, makes great class handouts everyday for the whole class where you can do practice problems and where he summarizes the day's topics.

Good teacher, but expects students to be involved during lecture. If something is unclear, make sure you let him know it, or else he'll assume everyone understands and will breeze right through the material. Does care a lot about students, though, and often will devote entire classes to review.

Good calc teacher. Clear explanation.

Professor Thornton was a great teacher. he would make sure everyone understood the concepts he taught and went slowly, also giving us worksheets to follow along and do our own problems while he taught the material. The tests aren't horrible, and he is much more approachable than other math teachers.

He's funny

Blake's obviously super smart, but he doesn't know how to explain the math in his head to people not on his level. Take Bickel if you can (she's more of a "teacher" personality), but Thornton will definitely keep you entertained and you will learn some. The weekly struggle through webwork is great for making friends. Also, his sandals are A+

People don't always say the nicest things about Thornton but I actually started to attend his lecture rather than my professor's because I thought he was much clearer. He gives you time in class to work through examples, makes himself available outside of class, and in my opinion explains topics clearly. Textbook & workbook also give much practice.

I enjoyed having Professor Thornton for remote Calc 3. His lecture videos were clear. He was very responsive to Piazza, even during break. He genuinely cares about your learning and will make sure you understand the material or make it easier to access (e.g. making a YouTube playlist). I did the WebWork but never used the workbook or textbook.

Thornton is AMAZING!!!! A little fast-paced, but is great at explaining tough concepts. The exams are pretty easy if you study the practice exams.

Honestly really straightforward expectations. Go to class, practice, show up for the exam and you will do fine. Use all the resources available to you WashU gives plenty.

I'm not even in his class (I have another professor) but I show up to his lectures because he is a very helpful teacher.

Weekly HW due (usually more than one problem set) that can be unnecessarily hard (way harder than exam questions). Quality of the lecture videos sucks, so going to class is your best bet. Difficulty increases as the semester goes on. Tough material isn't explained as much as it probably should be in lecture, so be prepared to do extra on your own.

I took Calc 3 my first semester of freshman year. I was terrified entering a tough university and taking a known to be a difficult class. I breezed through the first 2/3, but the last third was very difficult. Professor Thornton, however, hosted office hours almost every day and was extremely helpful. He made Calc 3 great! lots of resources, too!

Professor is very nice and helpful. Attend office hours if you need help with Multi Variable calc, he'll make sure you understand it by the time you exit his classroom. I also had a amazing TA during my studies. If you can choose your TA, choose Josh Covey. He's more understanding and will take the time with you to figure out math problems.

If you're passionate about learning math, then Thornton is a great professor. He's a hilarious lecturer and explains concepts really well with helpful visuals. However, he tends to make a lot of algebraic mistakes when he's solving problems in class, so make sure you pay attention well enough during lectures so that you can catch his errors.

Professor Thornton is nice. I had trouble with learning at the beginning of the semester. Then I started to learn and did better on my second exam. I went to his office hours and told him about my passion for business. He then encouraged me "you are born to do business!" What a sweet person!

Thornton's lectures were to-the-point, which I personally like but can be difficult with certain topics. He always went over key problems in class that were on tests, which I appreciated. He also always made sure to scan the room for questions and was fairly accessible outside of class.

Prof. Thorton was a very enjoyable professor, and his course was probably my favorite academic course this past semester. While the class is often conceptually challenging, attending office hours regularly (especially from the start) will help you not fall behind. This class can be a lot of fun if you're willing to put in time outside of class.

Thornton is an effective professor who explains things pretty well and makes lectures fun. Doesn't have a deeply caring vibe but you'll get everything you need from him, and he is helpful. Effective teacher, fun class, mid guy.

Great professor. Tests were reasonable & lectures were usually good. Any gaps in understanding could be taken care of by going to his office hours or asking after class.

BUY THE WORKBOOK. Lectures follow it exactly (general theory/conceptual stuff + all practice problems). He explained concepts pretty well, seemed patient enough when asked questions. Exams are quite straightforward and easier than webwork. Honestly Thornton wasn't bad, although have heard/read some not so nice things about how he treats people.

Workbook is extremely helpful. I didn't go to many of the lectures but the ones I did go to were informative and pretty easy to understand.

honestly not bad. lecture is pretty useful bc you fill in solutions in the workbook which is helpful. tests aren't very hard besides the final

Thornton was really enthusiastic during lectures, and while he can go a bit fast, its needed to cover all of the content. I definitely would've fallen asleep in any other calc 3 class.

Prof. Thornton was a enthusiastic lecturer and explained concepts well. He teaches primarily out of a workbook that isn't necessary to get

Tests were not hard if you paid attention in class and did practice problems which there were a lot of. Not the most friendly but good at explaining the concepts needed for exams and did lots of examples in class. Workbook is not totally necessary, but definitely helpful to have. Class was mostly about application not full understanding.

I'm not sure where some of these reviews stem from, but Professor Thornton was one of the best professors I had at WashU. Yes, he is a little blunt and tough, but he's there to help and cares about your success. Always super friendly during office hours while also being extremely helpful. Calc III made MUCH more sense to me thanks to him.

I don't understand why there are negative reviews of Thornton. He has been exceedingly accommodating and fair in Calc 3 and genuinely seems to care. Class is structured out of a workbook with plenty of practice problems and we are always prepared for exams. Calc 3 is an easy class as long as you show up and put minimal practice in outside of class.

Thornton is a great guy, and his lectures demonstrate how clearly passionate about math he is. He is always willing to help during class, after class, or at office hours. Can be a bit blunt at times, but it never impacts how great of a teacher he is. He also regularly acknowledges that Calc 3 (my class) is challenging, which is refreshing to hear.

Professor Thornton is one of the best teachers I've ever had. His teaching is clear in class, and he is very enthusiastic during office hours. All the exams are of appropriate difficulty, and each includes an extensive review sheet covering everything you need to know.

This class was very difficult (especially the final) and was graded on three midterms and the final. Dr. Thornton was an excellent teacher, and I would not have done as well in this class without his willingness to meet with students and explain things, so I would recommend doing that and listening to the advice he gives.

show up to lecture and you'll be fine! i didn't and still got an a-

I like his lecture style, as it is mostly comprised of doing problems which suits how I learn, and he taught most material alright. Tests weren't too hard in my opinion, just use the past tests he gives (which I appreciated) to study which I found more helpful than his review sheets. Lectures weren't mandatory but I would highly recommend them

He is a pretty standard lecturer who clearly knows what he is talking about, at least for my class he made the book that you use. He makes jokes that are kind of funny but sometimes fall flat, but at least he tries. I was in a large class and if you asked him to explain something he would take the time to do it right, which I appreciate.

He's actually pretty good and very underrated. Gives fast but good lectures, and gives good practice problems. Two of the midterms has 93ish medians, and the final is alright. Just do all practice problems and it'll be an easy class.