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“Would not recommend taking his online class”
MAC1105 - 2.0 rating“no idea how to teach online math”
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PRECALC
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Reviews (114)
He definitly has a dry sense of humor and only teaches from the book. he does not teach in a complex way so everyone can learn. He just graduted from UCF and DOES NOT KNOW HOW TO TEACH!!! YOU WILL DEFINITLY DIE TRYING TO STAY AWAKE!!!!
Funny sense of humor, lets you out of class early sometimes. Easy to follow along, easy to ask questions. Test are rather easy if you do the homework. The class in general is an easy pass. I would recommend him. Just take notes and do all the homework and youll do fine.
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He gives a lot of notes. As long as you do the homework, you will pass. A great teacher. I would recommend him to anyone.
He explains things like you already know whats going on, he doesnt simplify things very good for us students, but other than that he is not a hard ass ,hes laid back and will work with you and is funny sometimes.
he is helpful, and he likes to make the class fun. the tests are very easy
Came unprepared to class, no test reviews (other than homework), tests did not reflect the homework. What should have been an easy class was made more difficult than it should've been. However the final he prepared was decent. Perhaps in a few years this instructor will be very good, but until then I would pass.
Very good lectures, had notes that followed the book and made sure to ask if everyone understood the concepts. Diff Eq was a tough class but he helped and came to class early every meeting to help. Tests were also very fair and followed the book, some problems were even from the book.Don't know why he was rated poorly, whoever did probably failed
a joke.students walk out of class because he is bad at his lecture. don't waste you time or money!!!! find someone else if you want to learn
does not know how to teach!!!
Nice guy, going to class is a must because you start a new section every class. A lot of notes are taken, but he is always willing to slow down or clarify. His tests are easy, as long as you do the homework and come to class.
find another teacher!!!! don't take his class, it will be a waste of time and money.you will regret not dropping it
DO NOT take his class!!!!!!!!!!!! Has been teaching a years and not exprienced!!!
Prof. Serme actually helped me enjoy math. I know that sounds cheesy, but it's just that I learned so much so fast. He has a talent for teaching those that have a difficulty with math.
Very nice teacher. Easy and explains well. TAKE HIM!
Prof. Hammock is a great teacher. He is always willing to help you out and is more then willing to talk to you about any problems you might have in his class. As long as you do the homework you'll pass his class.
Great teacher, explains things very well. Actually cares if you understand the material. Lets you correct your tests for a higher score. Highly recommended :)
I failed the previous semester with another teacher that can't teach. Mr. Hammock answers the why to the rules, so that you can understand what you're doing. I recommend him anytime. Excellent!!!
He understands that everyone doesn't "get" math like he does and patiently answers ALL questions and explains different ways to "see" it. He sincerely wants his students to learn. Very positive, never rude or downtalking.
DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I repeat, DO NOT TAKE HIME!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He teaches right out of the book and is very clear on all material. Reviews are identical to the test questions and he gives bonus problems. Do the homework and reviews and you will get a very EASY A. Also, office hours are extremely helpful! Very laid back teacher, makes life less stressful.
Whats with all the beef with mr.hammock, he was a really fun teacher and nice too. I passed the state test with no problem and it's because mr.hammock told us what to do for it. I'd take him again, in fact I am taking him again next semester.
Love this guy, the final was greet.
beginning algebra, was my 2nd time taking the class, i got a D the first time around, with mr.hammock I got a B and passed the state exam. kind professor and helpful, definitely someone you should take if your not that good at math.
A nice person. Notes right out of the book as he goes. It might get confusing at first, but if you go with him one-on-one, he'll help you understand it better. Would give extra credit if you the HW for a chapter before a test. HW was 10% and had all semester to do it, he said he might not do that anymore.
DO NOT TAKE HIM!!! that was a painful semester, thank god it's over
TAKE HIM!!!! It was a great semester. I'm taking him for the next class.
find another professor.
He was very good. If you pay attention and not talk or play with your cell phone, you would pass his class. He was helpful to students who where serious.
great teacher. even though the class was relatively simple for me, it seemed that the other students picked up quickly. hes helpful and understanding.
Good teacher. Test are easy and most of your grade. Homework was not collected, but encouraged. Easy A.
He has been so helpful and presents the material clearly. I appreciate him!
This Summer seemed to be really hectic for him. I don't think he was helpful at all. His notes were everywhere and tests extremely hard. The reviews for the exam was ,"Does anyone have any questions?" Not Helpful! Good thing he's good looking. A lot of homework but only online due. Nice teacher but does a lot at once! Good Luck!!
He's a nice guy, but a terrible teacher. He's disorganized, skips steps and makes a lot of mistakes that he should not be making, and has taught some concepts incorrectly. I would get a good tutor or take someone else.
I'm not sure what the other precalc reviewer is talking about.If asked, will walk you through each problem. He goes over both the online & book homework if asked, responds to email promptly, is always available during his office hours & speaks math to those who don't.I only wish I could take him for calc 1,2 3 and diff eqns. He's that good.
Would take this professor again. Do the work and you will pass this class. He makes himself available outside of class for additional questions.
Mr. Hammock is THE BEST! He will go over any questions you have and is a fair grader. He is constantly available via e-mail or office hours. Very cool, take him!
Professor Hammock was an awsome teacher! I took precalc during the spring semester with a different professor and had to drop out cause i was doing so poorly. Prof Hammock made things so much easier than i could imagine and he teaches the material accurately, never short changes you. I would most definitly take him for any math class! i got an A!!
Very organized! Great prof! Highly recommend him! Like any other class just do your homework, attend to class and it will make your life easier!
I LOVED THIS CLASS. I WISH THAT ALL MY CLASS WAS LIKE THIS ONE. ALL THE TEST WERE EXTREMELY EASY AND SO WERE THE QUIZZES THAT WE TOOK ALMOST EVERY CLASS PERIOD. I TOOK THIS CLASS OVER THE SUMMER AND CAME OUT WITH AN HIGH A. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS
The funniest math professor I have came across.In my experience, math professor's tend to have that "all business" personality.Not Professor Hammock. He's super kind, and super cute. Kind of a arrogant at times, but still cool! He is very passionate about what he's teaching. He will try to help you, help yourself. And that's really all you can ask.
Prof. Hammock is a really great guy but very distract. He is so knowledgable in the subject of Math he tends to skip steps making it hard for those not so knowledgable in the subject. If you have a natural instinct for math you maybe okay but if you are not so inclined I would not recommend Prof. Hammock.
Prof. Hammock is a real nice and funny teacher. defanitley makes Math a little more interesting. He is always more than willing to help students.Sometimes there is an easier way of explaining things,but he uses the hard way. If you show up to class and do homework, you will pass this class.
He is a good guy. Helps you if you need it, and if you are good at math like I am, he doesn't really mind what you do as long as you don't interrupt.
Professor Hammock was the coolest teacher I have ever had by far, convinced the world will be ending in 2012 he gets straight to the point and is serious about his math. Very funny in his sarcastic ways. The only math class I have ever actually wanted to attend.
Take this professor. He will work with you and answer questions as long as you do the work and understand what you are asking. If you don't do your homework and come to class with no questions, he's going to assume you don't want to learn.
Mr. Hammock is awesome. He's a really nice guy and he actually knows what he's doing when he teaches. He may come off as a little intimidating but he makes mistakes too. His office hours this summer weren't exactly constant but he would answer any questions on the homework in class and didn't make anyone feel dumb. Take him if you can.
Calculus is not an easy subject, but even though he likes to make jokes he will do anything so you learn and understand the subject. Very easy going personality and knowledgeable. Attendance is important to keep up with the class and the book is also needed to do homework. I absolutely recommend him!
Algebra online is no easy task. Professor made it even more difficult by not answering emails or providing any "classroom" interaction. Be prepared to teach yourself. We did have helpful links but no real personal help. Survived the class but would NEVER to it again. Very disappointed with an absentee professor.
Algebra is a class where attendance is mandatory (because if you don't you will not pass). i am not a math person but I did the study guides he gave us and i got an A in the class. So I definitely think that if you are looking for a cool teacher take him.
Fantastic prof with an offbeat sense of humor. Jokes and chats without ever losing track of time or material. Book itself unnecessary, but included access code for the online homework and quizzes IS. Unlimited attempts at online homework, 2 allowed for online quizzes. Hard tests, but lowest one dropped. Def taking him again for MAC1105.
College Algebra (online). This is a do it yourself course. The professor does not give you any lectures or notes or anything. to pass the class: do all homework online more that 500 exercises! You buy the book and teach yourself. I am not good in Math.I got a B. But, it was very hard work. He has 2 open book exams. They are not bad.
I strongly suggest taking prof Hammock, he is very fair and gives examples that make math relatable/easier. I am math retarded and got a B. Attendence is not mandatory but if you miss less than 3 classes he replaces your lowest test grade with your final(if it helps your grade).Do yourself a favor and take him.
Really nice teacher!! He explains things well and asks repeatedly if anyone has questions. Breaks up the tedium of math with little tangents now and then but manages to stay on track. Definitely recommended!!!
I had two semesters with Prof. Hammock and would take more if I could. He is simply amazing. His love for math is inspiring, it makes you want to do well and make him proud. Such a talented and intelligent professor. Extremely witty and entertaining too. He is a must.
I'm terrible at math but this was the most straight-forward math class I've ever taken. Professor Hammock sets clear guidelines. If you follow them, you'll do well.
BEST PROFESSOR AT VALENCIA COLLEGE! He is so nice and understandable. He clearly has guidelines that will help you. I don't see how anyone could possibly fail this class.
Solid online math class conducted entirely through Pearson MyMathLab. Ran two deadlines, one at midterm and one at finals, but with expectation you paced the course at least somewhat. I never interacted with the professor but could have if needed. If you can learn through Pearson this is an amazing option for an unpredictable schedule.
Full online class except exams. Overall not a bad class, math is difficult in itself but professor responds rather quickly. Study the practices and you will do well in the course.
Get ready to teach yourself algebra. He provides no feedback and will take at least a week to respond to your emails. He provides links to lectures from ANOTHER PROFESSOR'S classes. If I wanted to take Joel Berman's class, I would've signed up for it. Everything is directly out of the Pearson Lab.
New book him unprepared. He's a good teacher IF YOU ARE PLANNING ON BECOMING A MATH MAJOR. He will slow down if you ask him a specific question though. What he teaches in class and what's on the online hw typically does NOT correlate. Tests only made up of 10 questions (3 are words problems). Unclear in examples. Must ask for study guide!!!
Tests are only made up of 10 questions (including 3 word problems) that mainly come from lectures. Tests and online homework generally do not correlate. He did not prepare for the new book. Does not grade tests when he says he will. Takes 4 or 5 days to answer emails. I've taught myself ALL SEMESTER! I have A's in every class except this one....
Professor Hammock moves through material very quickly. So much so, in fact, that you've already covered half the material for an upcoming test by the time you've actually taken the previous one. He teaches and responds perfectly well, but the class itself is poorly structured. Would take this class elsewhere.
Would not recommend taking his online class. Everything is based of mypearson math lab, and uses other teachers lectures. Does not put any grades on and takes forever to respond to emails. Have to teach yourself everything
What I learned in class, and What I learned doing the homework, conflict with each other so when it's time to take the test in class . I am 100% confused.
Professor Hammock has a good sense of humor and tries to liven up the class. His explanations are clear and if you do the homework you will already know how to do the test. He even met me outside of office hours to help me. I am taking his class again. Do yourself a favor and take him.
I would not take this professor!! He is very confusing and goes off on rants about things that are not related to math, it was really annoying. He acts irritated if you ask questions and makes you feel stupid.. If you do not do well of tests, especially do not take him. I am positive there are teachers 100% better than him at Valencia. TAKE THEM!
Good God, I made the mistake of trying to take his class online and would rather deal with a case of the clap. He assigns WAYYY to many problems and his grading percentages are designed to help you tank. I've emailed him multiple times for direction with concern and if he did respond it was one line that basically stated he couldn't care any less
Hammock.... He is thy greatest. I would take him throughout my entire college career if I could. He can be sarcastic and dry at times, but just know that he is good humored.
You take the whole class on your own, he does not respond, at all. Seriously, I have 4 emails that were never answered. The tests are 60% of you grade so if you do not test well, plan on failing. I always considered myself a wiz at algebra but I guess its because I have had good professors, he was an exception and I now hate the subject.
Great professor really !
I took Prof. Hammock for College Algebra online, and it worked out wonderfully. We used MyLab as the digital platform, and essentially there was homework for each lesson, a few quizzes, and a midterm and final. Best of all, he set the due date for the first half of the lessons on the Midterm, second half on Final, which let me go at my own pace.
He wears flip flops with his button up and tie. Quick witted and will appreciate you speaking up in class. He's great at breaking a problem down for you without making you feel stupid.
I took this class online not really knowing what to expect but taking this class was a great experience. Yes there is homework and quizzes but you have as many times as you want to do them so you can keep up your grade. There is a midterm and final but they are not too difficult as long as you do the homework and really teach yourself.
Amazing teacher. Does a great job at explaining questions thoroughly so you understand. Does not make you feel stupid when asking questions. Tests are just like the review. Takes problems from the book, you don't need it, but it helps. You do have a lot of online homework to do in lab, but it helps you understand. Allover an awesome teacher.
He didnt teach at all. I took online class, he posted all the work due for the semester the first day so you could work at your own pace. I finished the class over a month early final and all. He only uses MML not blackboard. You can retake everything but the final so its an easy A.
I love professor Hammock, he is the best Math professor in the world. He's really good at explaining things and he has a child like personality. He makes learning really enjoyable. Please take my favorite math teacher. He is very smart and has lots of knowledge about life. I love you professor Hammock.
I'm TERRIBLE with math, I was dreading this class, but it turned out to be one of the easiest online classes I've ever taken. Endless attempts at homework. 3 attempts on each test/quiz. You can take both midterm and final at home (2 attempts for midterm, 1 for final). You can go at your own pace, work is due right before exams. I highly recommend.
Took his class online and it was fairly easy. Barely any homework which you get unlimited tries on a few quizzes which you get 3 tries on. The midterm you get two tries on so take advantage and the only thing that is one and done is the final exam. All the quizzes and tests are at home and it's pretty self explanatory.
TAKE HIM! If you're in a class with Prof. Hammock, and you put in effort, you'll pass. HE's funny and really laid back which makes the class less stressful. I've taken all of my math classes from him and I don't plan on changing that! Honestly, the best math teacher i've ever had.
I took this class online. So there is not much I can say. He did give me a second chance to complete two quizzes that I failed. Which was cool since he never had to open it again. He takes a while to respond when you email,but he does get back to you regardless. I would take him again. His class was my first online class as well.
This is a self paced class. The discussion board is used for peer to peer questions & answer help. There are pretty much 2 due dates. One is before midterm & one before final, therefore, u can finish early. Midterm & Final are taken at home. This class was perfect for my hectic schedule, but you need to be self motivated & keep up with assignments
Took him online -loved it. Must be self motivated-only 2 due dates all semester + can work ahead. HW unlimited tries (plus points just for clicking on videos in HW) + quizzes 2 tries + drops the lowest of each. Midterm and final at home no time limit. Not friendly at all but reset multiple things for me that I messed up on. Very understanding!
Prof Hammock is a decent teacher. This class is super intense, I failed the course. He briefly goes over the material and the rest is up to you to study outside of class. Don't take if you're not prepared to put in the time and get tutoring, it is too easy to fall behind. Very time consuming.
Do your homework, Stay in the Lab and you will pass. He's a quick responder to emails and can be short tempered with foolishness. But overall he very good, positive and drops lowest HM and Quiz Grades. All done at home but YOU NEED TO BE IN THE MATH LAB for help!! (NO JOKE) 2 deadlines so you have to do about 1.5-2 chapters a week to stay ahead.
This class was a little unorganized (old due dates in syllabus) &the teacher is sometimes slow to answer emails. He was very laid back &otherwise great. He also gives you two due dates for all assignments (once in the middle of semester, one at the end) so you need to be disciplined to do well in the class. He lets you take final and mid at home
They say that crack cocaine gives you the highest high you have ever experienced in your life. To that I say you have never taken a class THE Damion Goddamn Hammock. Seriously though, the most understanding professor I have ever had and genuinely makes the class seem fair and doable. 100% recommend. Try your best and ask for help when you need it.
Professor Hammock was pretty much a ghost during the whole semester. I emailed him twice with no response, at all. Thankfully, I figured things out on my own. Syllabus had old info and due dates. All modules are open with deadlines and work at your own pace. Videos helped alot. Unlimited attempts on MyMathLab which helps when you're struggling.
Hes an amazing teacher. Theres only two major due dates (midterm and final). Homework due before midterm and final. All work is done online including quizzes, homework and tests. Take him if you can. Hes truly understanding as well!
Make sure to do all of his assignments. There were two due dates for all of the HW assignments including the quizzes and tests (2 chances per quiz/test). I had no problem completing 3-4 of his assignments per week to finish before the given due dates. He provides tutoring zoom calls once a week which is not mandatory. Loved him and his class.
I'm sure this professor is way better in person, but due to covid, the online version of his class was harder than it should have been. You NEED to be an independent learner. He provides videos and ppts for each lesson, but not all of the material is covered in them and you'll have to learn the rest through the mymathlab assignmemts. 4 quizs 2 test
Do not take this guy. Provided 0 resources, guidance, or direction. You can schedule private zoom calls upon request but that's as much help as you get. Left to teach yourself with textbook and the internet. Homework was infrequent and easy in the beginning but slammed in the end because he was super behind. Final is 25% of your grade unlim time.
The homework and due dates are extremely clear and Professor Hammock gives you plenty of time to do them. He is very understanding with situations and you can email him with any problem regarding the class that you're having. I'm horrible at math, but was actually able to pass his class. You can also pretty much work at your own pace.
no idea how to teach online math. had 1 zoom meeting to ask questions & made it the day before. I emailed him asking questions ab the hw & he sent a group message back saying the Valencia math center videos are "better than nothing". His notes are pointless & the server we use for hw is WileyPlus & help videos are no longer available Doesnt teach!
Please read the other reviews about this professor. He doesnt know and is not prepared to teach classes online. No Zoom meetings. 0 Videos explaining the modules. If you like running around learning math from random YouTube professors then this is the perfect class for you. Dont expect any help from him. Takes forever to answer emails too.
I thought because he didn't care it'd be easy...trust me. Don't make my mistake. the subjects are stupid and make no sense and they're unnecessary, it's a huge waste of time. Will offer no help whatsoever. For a liberal arts math course I was forced to learn math relating to coding and Babylonian figures in the same chapter?wtf
This class was an hassle. The work went well enough, but my goodness, there is no communication. I have not talked to this professor a singular time. Figuring out when new assignments were gonna show up or if there even would be new assignments was a total guessing game. Final exam showed up out of nowhere, no warning. Due in 2 days. Never again.
Professor Hammock is honestly one of the best professors I have taken at the school. He is very helpful, provides great feedback, and gives amazing lectures. His sense of humor makes learning engaging and fun. Expect multiple quizzes and tests in the course, but they are easy enough after you get started. Utilizing the Math Lab will get you an A.
Great professor if you are good at working at your own pace. All work is through iMathAS. No honor lock, all tests and quizzes are through Canvas. He opens all assignments before the due date really great guy, but you don't hear from him much. I didn't have any issues so I never had to message him. Honestly easy A take him.
Best math teacher! I took him for intermediate and college algebra. He doesn't use honor lock, and puts all the work out so you can work at your own pace. Great class take him!
Calculus with Professor Hammock was a very approachable class. He takes time to explain the difficult concepts and will even go over ideas we are supposed to already know from a previous class. Grades based on HW, Quizzes, and Tests and gives 20% for homework which is generous. I hope he teaches the next calculus so I can take him again.
The best online course I have ever taken. the whole class is on my math lab but the examples are very educational. honestly test was an easy A i wish i could take him for all my math classes
I believe Professor Hammock treats his students with disrespect. During my course with him, it felt more and more like detention and less like Algebra. I deeply regret choosing Professor Hammock as my teacher. If possible, take the class online and find a tutor. The subject matter is not difficult, but your only teacher in this course is your ebook
If you like working at your own pace, take his class. I took it online. He opens the first half of the assignments for you to work on, then the second half later in the term. Provides a schedule to use so you're not stressed out. Just don't procrastinate, then you'll have like 30 assignments due in one day. Great if you need the flexibility.
I took a class with him a few years ago. I got an A in his class, and I'm not good at math. He works with students to help them do well if they put the work in.
Great professor. Almost all assignments were done on mathxl and could be done ahead of time. He gave all the resources necessary to succeed, and would help out if you couldn't understand. (This was liberal arts math, a very easy subject)
Professor Hammock's class has a great self-paced format. The assignments are manageable, and the unlimited MyMathLab attempts really help when you're struggling. Plus, unstuck AI is a game-changer for test prep!
Good professor. Takes the time to explain things even the ones that you should already know from previous classes. Not a strict grader. Just have to show up and you get at least a 40 on exams. 1 take home test. If you show up and either ask questions or pay attention when others do you will do fine
Professor Hammock is a great teacher to ask questions. He reviews over the lecture step by step and clearly explains the material clearly. He needs a calc 2 class!
Prof. Hammock is a great instructor who makes calc easy to understand. He provides helpful test reviews before tests and adds humor to his lectures. At times, he may over explain which can be a bit confusing, but the repetition often reinforces key concepts. Hw makes 25% and you can easily cheat. Tests are 75%
Professor Hammock makes class fun with engaging lectures and interesting tangents. Consistent study is key—a minimum of 1 hour daily works well. He's flexible with homework deadlines, and his tests are fair with great study guides. I'd gladly take another class with him
This class uses Pearson for tests and quizzes, and there are five exams plus a final. You'll need Honorlock with the camera on, so be ready for online proctoring. I found the setup manageable, but it's something to know before enrolling.
by far, my favorite professor at Winter Park campus was very lenient and understanding and make sure you learn the math makes a lot of jokes and makes your day better. really values his student success. TRUSTTT take this class!
Great Professor, I had a good experience.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
68%
Textbook Required
32%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.07 avg changeRatings by Course
MAT1033
5.0
(5)ALGEBRA
5.0
(1)MAC1115
5.0
(1)MATA
5.0
(1)MAC2233
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
PRECALC
5.0
INTERALGBRA
4.0
MAP2302
4.0
MAT0000
4.0
1033
3.5