He talks so fast and while trying to take notes you'll think your hand is going to fall off. But his class is totally worth it. Just ask him for help and he will bend over backwards to help you.

A very easy class if you do the homework, Professor Pounds is unintentionally hilarious and digresses constantly. I looked forward to class just to get a laugh. He is very helpful and a fair grader.

have you seen the movie napolean dynamite? because mr. pounds is definatley a lot like the character kip. she's stuck in 1981 and totally obsessed with math. it's awesome. and the class is easy. you'll like it.

pounds is hilarious without even trying to be. I suggest you take this course because he really loves math and will help you understand it.

He is such a nice teacher, and does try to help, unfortunately he teaches as though we are there to review calc. instead of learn it. He talks to the board and then when he does turn around to the class, he goes so fast you can't even understand him.

Crazy... off the wall with really no direction, but does love math and wants to help as much as possible. Just do homework and ask questions in class, you won't really understand the lecture

This class was easy. He's kind of a nerd, but in a funny way. Do the homework. and you will do fine.

If you do not have a strong background in math Pounds may not be the guy for you as his lectures are a bit unclear. Attempt the homework before he goes over it in class and ask lots of questions.

Great teacher! He is funny and his class is easy. As long as you do the homework, you will do fine on his tests. He is really good about answering questions immediately, and he is always willing to help.

He is not always clear about the material, however; it is easy to see him if you need help. He is really nice and willing to help students.

He was not really clear on alot of the things that he went over in class, he really speed through the class. But his philosophy is that you should grasp it in class and master it at home, so he excpects many hours of study time at home. If you go to his office during he office hours he is always willing to help you, just be sure to know something.

Very helpful. I hate mathematics. I somehow made an effort to ask quest, and come to class almost every time. He always answers half of the homework test at class. If you do all the homework, you will get an A. He loves math, and willing to give you a good grade if you deserve it. Just like me:)

He tellls jokes that are not funny!! but he tries! he gives you the answers on the homework!!

I think he's a great instructor. He knows & loves math and takes the class thru all the baby steps he can. I am LOUSY at math, but I'm muddleing thru with his help.

I normally try to avoid these "rating things," but I feel that Mr. Pounds needs to be defended. He tries with all his might to make his class fair.He is incredible math instructor, and those are hard to come by. Give this man a chance, and learn to be objective college students instead of complaining that you don't like someone's personality.

Even though it was tough at times, I enjoyed Pounds' class. He moves very quickly, but if you get the answer book that comes with the book and are okay with sometimes teaching yourself you will do fine. He really does try to make his class fair. Pounds cares about his students and is always willing to help.

He is extremely helpful. Although some people got annoyed with him i didn't. He really does want his students to do well and knows his subject. He is very fair in grading. I reccomend him to anyone who isn't good at math, because he will help you learn a lot!

I think Mr Pounds was a great professor. He really makes an effort to explain things and help his students learn. He was boring at times and could tell corny jokes, but other than that I thought this was a very easy class and he pretty much gives you answers to your homework and helps you a lot with knowing what to study for tests.I'dtake him again

can be kind of boring but it is easy to understand the mat'l

Good Professor, really cares about how his students.

Understands the needs of the non-traditional student. Schedules assignments, so that you have a weekend to complete them. Lots of homework, but the course is accelerated, 4-8 hours per weekend, depending on your grasp of the subject. Requires problem summaries, very time consuming. Study guides and post-test keys provided.

Very kind. Kind of funny in a refreshing way, especially at 8:00 am...

Easy class. His tests are kind of hard, but he gives homework and pretty much checks it on completion, this was a great way to get keep my grade up, sometimes he tells corny jokes, but it was really an ok class, not as bad as I was expecting. I am so bad at Algebra but he made it easy to understand.

He is a great man. Very smart and is, to me anyway, a hoot. He is truly brilliant and I enjoyed every moment in his class.

I'm not sure how I got through the class, but I did. He is pretty funny is a dorky way. He talks fast and does not take any breaks. Your fingers will fall off from all the note taking. Although, I did make a good grade and I'm glad it is over with. Good professor, but just a suggestion….turn in your homework. It really helps!

My favorite professor at UCO. If you have any sense of humor you will find him hilarious. He's beyond fair grading your homework and he bends over backwards to help you. If you can't pass this course with Pounds there's no hope for you.

overall, the he is really cool..tries to be funny at times where u might not thnk it's funny but its goofy. he's pretty easy....the class is boring but u HAVE TO do his hw...

He is a really weird kinda guy but soooo helpful if you just go to his office hours. He might not make sense in class sometimes but one-on-one help helps sooo much. Homework is daily but not that bad, doesn't take attendance. I never went really, just to turn in homework and take tests, got a C.

Very seldom did Pounds' lectures confuse me, but I am good at algebra. The ones who got lost were those who hadn't done that well back in college algebra. Pounds warned that it would be nearly impossible to survive this class without a good algebra background and that even office hours couldn't compensate for an algebra deficiency. Retake algebra!

Great professor, if you have a moderate amount of intelligence then his class will be a breeze, if you need someone to baby and hand feed you math dont take him.

Mr. Pounds is a wonderful and helpful teacher! He loves math and wants you to learn alot. Doing homework helps with your grade if you dont do good on test! The homework he grades very good and gives curves! Im not good at math at all, but right now I have a B in his class. I recommend him because he is a good teacher!

Great professor, the class isn't easy and you have to attend class otherwise your lost. by know means is this a blow off class.

Professor Pounds is an awesome professor! I hate math and I ended up with a B. However, I did go to his office at least 2-3x per week. He is SO helpful, and really funny and he doesn't even know it! TAKE HIM! He gives credit for HW and gives you a review for the test. All in all loved him as a professor!

Great!!

This professor is extremely dorky. He does tend to get off on math tangents fairly easily and sometimes it's easier just to zone in and out of his lectures, otherwise other students can get the focus way off track with their questions. His mannerisms and his humor remind me of Pres. George Bush.

I thoroughly enjoyed this class. Professor Pounds does like to share stories about sports and his family, however he does give you the information you need to succeed. His review notes that he puts on the side board each class are extremely helpful. It is important to ask questions...this will keep him on topic. Use his office hours! Go to class!

Maybe General Math isn't as important as College Algebra, but in our class we went like a freight train from the start of our book to nearly the last chapter. We had 4 unit tests and 2 smaller ones, plus 14 homework assignments graded for accuracy. He didn't have time to get off track in our class!Also he's very impatient with unprepared students.

Very awkwardly funny! Will make sure everyone passes! HAS been setting curves on tests.

Great Professor! Makes Math interesting and by far the best professor I have had. He is very willing to help. Take him.

REALLY EASY! Take this class!!!! He gets off subject a bit and has one of those voices that kinda makes you want to take a nap but he's super nice and helpful!

GREEEAT TEACHER!! I had him for Math for Gen. Ed. and it was the easiest class of the semester, yet I WAS learning. Not just a blowoff class. This is the only class I didn't hate by the end of the semester. Recommend 200%

I think he's a great professor! He only gets bad ratings because people are bad at math and do poorly in his class. He cares a lot about his students, and he'll do almost anything to help them out! I'm good at math and will end with an "A". If you come to class and pay attention you could easily obtain a "B" or "C" even if you are bad at math.

His class was wonderful! If you do not understand something he helps you out and will remember your face and name. You are not just another student to him but are a person.

By far the most communicative of any professor. Constantly giving opportunity for extra-cred. If you have questions just raise your hand. He will answer them. Sense of humor that may leave you non-plussed but takes plenty of time to explain the simple formula needed to pass the class. General Math was by far the best class I've taken.

He was a great professor! He explained everything clearly step-bye-step and would help you out and gave bonus points. Attendance is mandatory for a grade. I would definitely take his class again. But then again College Algebra isn't really a hard class. Overall I recommend him!

Professor Pounds changed my mind about algebra. He is a wonderful professor that truly cares about his students. Very kind. Expects you to work hard. Very helpful.

Very easy A as long as you attend class. You receive one homework assingment and one quiz each week, but he only grades one. Attendence is not mandatory but recommended. Take the quizes always he takes the better grade that week between them and your homework and stay after the quiz for the lecture and you get a bonus 10 points.

He gives you points for trying even if you are completely wrong! At the end of the semester if you attend 90% of the time he will drop 3 homework grades. If the class is struggling on a test he will give around a 5 point curve. If you struggle with math he will help you outside of class. He is overall a caring great guy!

Awesome professor.

In general, he does not like tardiness, however on test days, its worse he refused students test for showing up late. He is super nice and helpful. He is good at responding to his students and always tries to answer every question in class. He does stick to a fairly strict schedule though. Although sometimes he does digress.

I am really happy I had Mr. Pounds as my professor. You can tell that he really wants his students to succeed. He is a smart guy and a good professor. He doesn't like when people skip class or when people are late.

He changed my view of him. Didn't like him at first but as the class progressed, i loved him. Makes jokes every now and then, teaches to the last minute but always there to help no matter what. A little passionate but if you in there to learn college algebra and to succeed - take him. Might be a little hard to sit in class but its worth it.

pounds is a real baby sitter when it comes to algebra. he was the best I could ever have. very open to help, explanation. always had extra time to revise, he is very encouraging, and a great teacher. I had no little knowledge of algebra, but after I toke his class, am proud to say I made in with 97%. pounds knows how to make u get this stuff right

I AM NOT A MATH PERSON!! Algebra has always been harder for me, but this professor seriously deserves an award. At first I was so nervous, I knew his class was going to be hard, but if you go to class regularly, he notices. He was always willing to help me, he is super funny, and explains algebra sooooo well. Great great great professor!!!

I've really enjoyed having Dr. Pounds so far. He really cares about this course and his students, as he's never cancelled or missed a class. YOU HAVE TO SHOW UP. He notices! He always puts out homework and lecture notes in advance, and you'll know what to expect each week. However, I payed about $40 to rent the textbook, and I've yet to open it.

Dr. Pounds is a really cooky guy. He grades fairly, curves EVERY test, and expects participation. On the first day he basically promises to round up your grade if you come to class, however attendance isn't mandatory until after fall break. He makes his own homework so no book needed, and you won't need a calculator until the end

He's a wonderful professor but he's very lecture heavy. He will start as soon as the class begins and sometimes goes past when class is supposed to get out. But, he's always available when you need help and is the nicest person ever.

may scare you at first by the amount of emails he sends, he takes 10pts off hw for pen and 5 if not stapled, but he tells you exactly whats on the test, and really cares that you understand. He told class once a girl handed in a blank test and he felt like a failure, but all she had to do was try! he only wants u to pass, drops 3 hw to all ! ;)

He is the nicest professor you will ever experience. He is very clear when he teaches and is willing to help you. He gives bonuses where he sees effort. If you want to pass, show up to class.

I 100% hated math before this class. I wasnt good at math nor was I confident.I enrolled and dropped three times. He makes it easy to understand and he has prepped me well for future math classes. I sat in the front row and didn't miss a class or assignment. My final grade was 97%. Take him if you are not confident in math!!

Professor Pounds is exceptionally intelligent and is able to simplify his lessons to an understandable level. He gives multiple homework assignments and tests to help your final grade. At first, I was alarmed that we couldn't use calculators, but you'll genuinely never need one. He's very enjoyable - clumsy, awkward, & tells a few funny/bad jokes!

Professor Pounds is an older man who is well versed in math. He will make funny, off-the-wall remarks while still keeping on task. He gives out homework about every week but gives them out 2 or 3 weeks in advance and teaches with specific examples from the homework. I am only good at math with a good teacher and I felt comfortable in this class.

He is an older man. He sends a lot of emails (almost daily). I made an A in the class. You just have to keep up with his homework and quizzes. He does not like phones or people interrupting him during his lectures. He says the textbook is mandatory, but I never used it and passed with an A.

Just go and show that you care and he will care. Pay attention and DO NOT GET ON YOUR PHONE DURING CLASS! He will embarrass you, I promise. He is a great teacher, just listen and take notes, and ALWAYS DO YOUR HOMEWORK!

There's homework due every week (sometimes more). He grades very easy on tests and homework. He has specific instructions for how to do homework, but it's not difficult. He gives study guides for tests and posts lecture notes for homework. Sometimes he's hard to understand because he had a stroke but still a good teacher. Funny sometimes

Pounds is the best and thats it. Very understanding and caring. Favorite professor this semester.

The class is not hard; he does a great job of breaking down the material in ways that everyone can understand. If you show up, you have a chance at passing. He did have a stroke so he sometimes has difficulty speaking, but it's not a problem. Professor Pounds was the sweetest professor I had this semester and I would highly recommend his class.

Professor Pounds truly is a gem. Some colleagues did not like him due to his, ahem, speech issues. But his lectures and their content come across fine. If you're looking for an easy College Algebra class, you've found one. While his lectures can be hard to follow, he posts excellent and life-saving lecture notes, which are much easier to understand

His lectures were monotone and might put you to sleep but he was really good at explaining. He was approachable and cared for students who tried in his class.

I had Pro. Pounds last semester for math and he was a great teacher. He had a stroke the semester before, so he had trouble with speaking at times. Besides that, he was very caring and gave very good notes online and in class. I was in a car accident & missed a test & he followed up with me afterwards to make sure I was okay. Easy class + great guy

This class was pretty easy. Hes good at explaining the material and if youre confused hell gladly help you. He posts all the homework and lectures online which is very helpful. Hes a little hard to understand and his hand writing is hard to read but I would definitely take this class. Ive always done bad in math but had an A the entire semester

If you go to class, he makes the material easily understandable. If you don't understand, EMAIL him, he'll answer hw and lecture questions. He is a cute old man, he cares about you, but you have to be willing to care as well. He also puts his lecture notes on D2L so if you do miss a day, you'll be fine.

Professor Pounds knows what he is doing when it comes to his teachings. He provides lecture notes for every homework which is a huge help, and the tests are fine if you study. Very lenient on grading.

He is a very sweet old man.If you don't go to class it will be hard.He spends every minute lecturing & never got out early.The tests are easy if you prepare for them.He publishes lecture notes test objectives and sample tests that help SO MUCH.He also is an easy grader and gives like one question of extra credit.He answers emails almost immediately

Professor Pounds is pretty good. He is really old so that can be hard to understand him sometimes but he's a really good professor. Attendance is mandatory if you don't want to miss anything and you do have to study for his tests but he prepares you really well if you take notes. Overall, I would take him again.

Professor Pounds was a great math professor. He's very kind and he appreciates it when he sees that you're putting effort into the work. My only warning is this: he has HORRIBLE handwriting. But overall, a great professor.

Was a great class. If I had any questions he was very easy to ask and really helped me to understand. It is important to attend because any missed class would mean getting behind in understanding

He had a lot of curves that bumped a lot of my grades up. Gave more time if you needed. Sometimes his handwriting would not be legible because he would go a little fast sometimes, but if you asked what it was he would often just rewrite it more clearly.

Professor Pounds was one of my favorite professors and also his class was my favorite class. At the start, it was quite hard to understand his handwriting, but his teaching methods were very easy besides that. He is very caring as he will try to help you with any questions, and his personality made him get along with many people.

Mr. Pounds is a sweet guy. His class was pretty easy if you just pay attention. He'd extend the due dates for the homework at times which was nice. Study guides were very straightforward and useful. Only thing I'd have to say is that he's a little hard to understand at times and his handwriting is terrible (he admits it himself).

Pounds is a good pick for MATH 1453. He was the most accessible professor outside of class that I've had so far; he answers emails within the same day. The only gripe I had was his handwriting is not great, but he does acknowledge this and still helps if you are confused. Algebra is not my best subject but he made it a little easier.

I had professor Pounds for Applied Algebra. I struggled at math in high school and managed to understand every concept in his class. He gives partial credit on tests if you show your work, and will explain how to do homework outside of class. He is fast to respond to emails and cares about his students.

He is a really good professor. There's usually only 3 assignments per week. The only thing I would suggest is sitting near the front of other class because is handwriting in a little messy but he is super good and answering questions and rewrites it if you ask. The tests are always easier than the homework since he writes them all. Would recommend!

Professor Pounds has a unique teaching style, but if you engage with it, it pays off. The lectures are straightforward, and his handwriting can be tricky, but he's happy to clarify. Unstuckstudy was a lifesaver for preparing for tests.

Prof. Pounds is a really good teacher. His handwriting is not the best but if you ask him for help he has no problem explaining! There is usually 3 assignments a week and class time is used for notes/lecture. Easily accessible through email and helpful. I would recommend sitting at the front. Overall, very caring and has a lot of points available.

At first I was struggling a lot with his class but once you get into it, it gets better. He makes the test so there's a lot of points you could receive so if you don't get a question completely right, he looks at your work and gives you points based on that. He is very slow at talking but if you sit at the front and pay attention you'll do good