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Reviews (147)
It's only been a couple weeks but so far so good on his class. He is very clear in what he is teaching and makes it so much easier to learn than any other math teacher I have ever had. He goes over it until you get it before moving on. He is very clear right up front what he expects and you have to be organized and on time. Great class so far.
Love this teacher still in his class now and I am actually getting this math monster! He has a way of explaining things so you get "it". Pretty easy going he understands that "life" happens and is not that strict just make sure you do your homework and show up to class and you should pass.
This teacher is great! I am still in his class now but concepts I just could not grasp before I am actually getting. Be organized and show up for class and you will be fine : )
I love Professor Lacoste! He grades fairly, is funny, and extremely helpful. The only people who complain about him are either lazy or just not trying.
He's a great teacher, i'm always lost in math classes until him! he helps so much and explains everything, he's really friendly and funny! i recommend him for everyone.
Mr. Lacoste is a GRADE A teacher, who really cares about his students actually learning the subject material. If you are really wanting to learn, take his class, you won't regret it!!
Spends too little time on the nitty gritty! He does go out his way for you to learn the material but his method of teaching is not for everybody. I would not take his class again!!
great teacher!!! nice guy so helpfull
he is a one of a kind, helpful, teacher who will go out of his way to help students succeed, but he can also be very anal and focuses too much on every little detail,you are not allowed to turn in work with even one problem wrong. If you are interested in math and dont mind a lot of work the i recommend him because you will learn alot
I love Professor Lacoste! He is amazing, friendly, funny and grades fairly. He is extremely helpful, really cares about his students learning, and he will go out his way for you to teach you the material and to help you succeed. He is very clear and up front from the begging on what he expects of you.I recommend him, Take him you won't regret it!
Professor Lacoste is truly one of a kind professor. He helps his students to the best of his anility and is constantly looking for ways to help students understand new topics. This class is a lot of work but it aids you in passing the state exam. Def take him.
Attendance is mandatory. Great professor really wants his students to succeed unfortunately his teaching style wasn't for me. Test covers 2/3 chapters at a time and there is NO STUDY guide. Not much extra credit besides test correction. Homework due in mymathlab component 20% of grade. it was a struggle but I got a C. Recommended to A students only
One of the most challenging yet easiest math class thanks to Mr. Lacoste. He is a great teacher but you have to learn the material in order to pass. 4 tests and a final plus test corrections as extra credit. Mymathlab for all homework. Easy A. Just study.
Very helpful teacher. Took his Intermediate algebra class, don't regret it at all. There are 3 tests not including the final. He offers test corrections to get back some points & also uses the final to replace your lowest test score in the class which helped me a ton! & he also offers extra credit. Attendance is mandatory!
If you are someone who struggles with math, then Prof. Lacoste is the guy you want Not only did he make the material easy to understand (as easy as it could be), but he also made the class fun and interesting. He is very forgiving (too forgiving, in my opinion) of lazy students. Show up, don't screw around, do the work, pass.
Extremely good teacher very kind hearted. Organized and helpful. Has excellent teaching and planning skills. Good clarity, highly recommend.
Very helpful. I was very nervous I wasn't going to pass the class,because I had trouble with the Chapter test. But in the end I passed with a B. He is a very good teacher take him!!! Just show up to class and do your homework, study for the test and you will be fine.
Great teacher. Easy to understand just got to follow the rules. Common sense.
Prof Lacoste is one of the best teachers I have had. He goes above and beyond to help you learn the material and really cares about you passing. Overall genuine good person. His class is a lot of work but I feel all the work prepares you for College Algebra. Highly recommend him....I will be taking him for College Algebra.
One of the most intriguing mathematical experiences I have ever encountered. Professor Lacoste provides one with all the necessary tools for you to learn the subjects. One of the great ability he has is that he is able to connect the subject matter to things that you could understand. Class A professor.
Professor Lacoste is the ideal teacher. You always know what he is assigning and there is rarely any confusion. He made freshman year so easy for me. He is incredibly helpful. I would suggest not buying the textbook, just the mathlab code. Make sure you're there 5 minutes early every day, not on your cellphone,or sleeping. Hes strict, but very kind
I hate college algebra with a passion and Professor Lacoste was fantastic, I passed his class with a B, he is so helpful and if you do the homework and study you will pass this class!
Classes are really organized so I felt prepared and informed, tests are on the lecture notes you'll do in class, there's always help, homework was easy and accessible. Overall brilliant if you're organized and prepared
He definitely is your partner in learning. Great professor who is very organized and clear in his expectations. Tests were easy. Buy the mymathlab code!
the best math teacher i ever had!! he care about your learning and progress!! but you have to study hard!! is math!!
Professor Lacoste was honestly the best math teach I've come across. He is funny and is dedicated in making sure his students understand the material. I couldn't have asked for a better professor. As long as you attend class and follow alone with the lecture notes and do everything he tells you, you should have no problem what so ever.
One of the rarest Prof. who take the teaching as passion more than just job. His top priority is to make you understand. even if you miss the class you get it online.the test is not that easy but you have all the sources and materials to pass his class with good grade. I wish if he can be my Prof. for all the next math classes :)
He was truly an outstanding teacher! I loved him. He made the class fun to attend, he's funny, he clarifies right to the point. He's so great, I would've taken him for pre-calc if he taught it, but he doesn't. Don't hesitate to take him. He's truly a great teacher. But be on top of mymathlab. Attendance is mandatory!
He is an outstanding professor, and he has his ways of teaching where you can understand him.If you do not understand the material, he has office ours in which you can receive one on one session with. There are quizzes based on the section he asks you to review before that day of class, so take advantage. He is very considerate professor. TAKE HIM!
This professor is amazing. He really cares about his students. Math is hard, he makes it easier to understand. He is a stickler for attendance though. And if your course requires a mathlab, all the homeworks have to be completed with a grade of 50, otherwise automatically fail the course. Read his lecture notes for the chapter before coming to clas
ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS PROFESSOR! I ENJOY his class so much in fact that i REFUSE to take any other class next semester unless he is teaching it!!!!! :)
WAS EASY FOR ME! Math has never been much of a challenge but taking this class was very helpful! I loved it! I would 100% recommend it! Im taking his next class for Fall 2014. He gives PRECISE STUDY guides with all similar test questions available. His classes fill up within the first to second weeks of registration! HE IS WORTH IT! I love it!
This teacher is passionate about his subject. He does everything he can to make sure each student gets the help they need. He makes you feel comfortable in asking questions. He creates his own textbook you must print out or look online at. So you don't need to buy a textbook. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Prof. Lacoste is the best! Took his 1028 class during the spring semester and knew that I had to have him teach me college algebra this past summer. He's amazing and has such a love of learning, it's contagious! I wouldn't have passed math, let alone decided to major in it if not for this teacher. He's fantastic and you'd be lucky to have him.
Honestly, hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had the pleasure of meeting. Math is a difficult subject for me and he breaks it down extremely well. Do's - MAKE SURE TO DO THE HW. THAT IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT. Also take notes for quizzes! Don't- Miss class! It can count against you! But he has ways of helping you make up missing points!
I ABSOLUTELY love his class, he would take the time to help every student. Plus that he is passionate about his job and will make you enjoy the subject even if you hate math. He gives you a lot of opportunity to make up work if you need and basically all you have to do is the homework and study and you will pass the course ")
Lacoste is an amazing teacher and I'm so happy I ended up in his class. He is quirky and fun and super duper fair. I did all the required HW, study skills, and labs and received an A in the class. I am pretty average at math and found the tests to always be a bit easier than I thought they would be, just do the study guide a few times!!
Amazing.Amazing .Amazing professor. Very structured teacher, if you fail,no doubt it was your own fault. Just complete the homework and tests and your good, He explains everything so well. If I passed ,anyone can. His lecture notes are key
This professor is the best math teacher i have EVER had. He's amazing, seriously if you can take him, DO IT. you'll do yourself a huge favor. Basically do the homework, attend class, and pay attention, the usual. But he really TEACHES you the material. Tests are multiple choice, either do quizzes or write 4 pages of notes and get an A.
Professor Lacoste is an AMAZING professor. I took him for MAT1033C and I am now taking him for MAT1105 because he is that good. I have always struggled with math, but Professor Lacoste TRULY CARES about student success and will help you. The way he teaches the lessons are crystal clear. Best math professor. HIghly reccommend.
I can not say enough about him. HE IS GREAT! If you fail his class, then you just did not listen to him. He is so organized and helps you grow as a student, not just a math student. His passion for teaching comes across and makes math awesome. I will be taking him again next semester and wish I could take him for all the maths. :)
College algebra on itself is not an easy course, but prof. lacoste has these incredible lecture notes that you can print and bring to class. YOU NEED THEM. He's very clear and understanding, if you don't understand something, go to his office hours. And the 6 grade changes SAVED MY SEMESTER! I took him for intermediate and college algebra. TAKE HIM
ABSOLUTELY LOOOOVED IT! I would do that class over again just for fun! Im BIG into math!!!! For college algebra, we did very very simple quizzes once a week, and only a few tests: ch 1,2,3; Ch 34; ch 6; and the finals. I aced it all with ease after studying 8 hrs per chapter (I love to study!). Professor teaches at a good pace and always asks Q's
he is the best professor i ever had for math class. lectures are great and he want you to print out his lecture notes and they help you a lot. if i can take him for my other math classes i would. he want you to learn math not just remember for the test or a quiz so if you are planing to go beyond college algebra please take him.
Darren Lacoste is an amazing professor he wants all his student's to pass with an A, don't get me wrong he will make you work for your A, he provides so many opportunities for you to get an A it's unbelievable, quizzes can be passed easily they come straight from the book examples & Professor Lacoste gives you study guides for the test's, A+
Prof. Lacoste is a great teacher! His ways of teaching are very helpful, and his study guides are exactly what you need to know in order to pass the test. There are some pop quizzes, but if you read the chapter before coming to class it'll be easy to pass. I've learned a lot in this class, take him!
Best Math instructor i've ever had, will definitely take him for higher levels. He wants to make sure you know the material. That being said, you really have to take time outside of class to study and do the assignments in order to pass. He wants to help and it shows. Hes detailed & organized so follow his lead and you will pass.
Great professor. You can tell he truly cares about his students. Took him for Int. and College Algebra bc he was such a great prof. He is always willing to help you during his office hours (which is never stops mentioning lol). He lectures and has notes you can print out. Study and keep up with the homework & you'll pass.
Great professor for all Math. You have to read the lecture before class in order to make things easier for yourself to understand. Do the homework, class quiz, math lab assessment worksheet and quiz, and study hard for the tests, then you'll definitely pass the class. Without doing all of those then most likely you'll get the grade you deserve.
timed test, and busy office hours leaves a person who cant learn math on their own stuck.. on the surface it seems as if you will have enough help and resources but when your actually in the class that's not the case.. if he can solve a problem in 5 minutes ,he expects you to do it in 7min.
Everything in this course was well prepared by Professor Lacoste. I will definetly point out the lecture notes! Rewiew sessions, and the excelent technique on directing the class; it was very engaging. Professor Lacoste is one of the most meticulous and very well organized professors. Aside of that, his personality is absolutely the right one to do
Clear on what is expected, organized, and offers a lot of resources that help, but could be A LOT more helpful in class. Gives up to 15 points extra credit for tests. However VERY briefly glosses over material. Also bring a pillow to class! There are much better math professors who are more engaging and get to the point. Do not recommend!
Glad that I took him for MAC1105, he is by far the best Math professor at Valencia, you can't get anyone better. He gives you all the opportunity to pass, don't be lazy or wait for last minute on your classwork. Those who rates him average or less is because they didn't do their part. Taken his class made me love logarithms!:)
Professor Lacoste is an amazing professor. He doesn't mind going over things 8 times with you. He prepares you for the Tests and Final Exam. You gotta show up to class and on time, so just be early. Just take his course. Trust me, I've had to take 1105 3x, I just passed it this semester because I took Professor Lacostes class. He can really teach!
he's been using fill in the blanks questions as a "new thing", and doesn't provide half credit for answers for a portion of his test, which will murder your over-all test grade. his strict grading criteria for test answers resulted in less than half of the class passing and he's had to offer alot of side opportunities because he knows he's brutal.
Professor Lacoste is the BEST math teacher I've ever had! He is ALWAYS there for you, really wants everybody to succeed and is super patient, but you must do your part. Expect a lot of homework, quizzes, and challenging tests. In return, he gives you plenty of opportunity to improve your grade and good reviews for the test. I highly recommend him!!
Great professor. He explains things very clearly and gives you plenty of opportunities to succeed in his class. He gives you study guides for his tests that if you do, you will easily get a's on his tests. TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!!!
I am horrible at math and got a B. You have to study but he does his best to accommodate all learning styles - I actually was able to apply his material on learning and studying to other classes. He outlines everything he wants in the syllabus and his tests are identical to homework. He's passionate about his work and Loved his class!
Not my cup of tea. Prof. Lacoste is helpful to some people but to me, he was tough to understand. He's quirky and sometimes a little too much. His pencasts are uneccessary to me and homework is mandatory. The tests are tough but if you study you'll pass them. I wouldn't take again.
first time in my life doing a review this says a lot. a lot of unrelated side projects, test are hard, doesn't explain well, sarcastic, expects you to know what he is getting paid to teach you. if you miss one HW and have an A he will still fail you. HW is everything. I expect to work hard and never dropped a course in my life before him.
He is very kind man and also very smart! But he is VERY hard, he's a real stickler. Everything must be strategically placed other wise its a bad grade for you!
This is my second class with Prof. Lacoste. Yes hes a stickler for the details, but that's math. Very helpful when hes available. explains the material quite well. highly recommended. Print out the lecture notes, theyre a requirement not to mention helpful. Do all the homework and the test study guides successfully and you should do fine.
He's a very nice person. If you are not already very good at math do not take this class. He goes very fast and everything is on a time limit so there is barely no time to ask questions. Tests are hard and I spent so much of my life studying and doing homework. I enjoyed him for pre-algebra but not algebra. Math isn't your strong point don't take!
Expect pop quizzes 1-2 times a week, guaranteed on future material. Very strict and is not flexible. He's nice, but I wouldn't recommend him. I REALLY regretted taking him this semester. The amount of work in this course is unnecessary considering its college algebra. I would expect such a massive amount of work from a higher level of math.
i dont understand why there are so many quizzes and before you take the quiz online, you have to pass the pre quiz assignment which takes forever. i do not have that much time on my hands to do his quizzes online and they take my entire day.
I've read posts saying all kinds of things about professor Lacoste. One thing I know for sure is I got a lot of respect for him. He knows what he is doing and cares about his students. Plus, he has been an engineer for 11 years. How do you expect to learn math without practice? Stop complaining about homework cause that's how you learn.
Darren Lacoste is a wonderful professor who understand the concepts so well that he is able to describe them from a different, more tangible way! If I was required to take any higher level math classes i would definitely take him again! All he wants is for you to pass. Excellent choice for Int. or college algebra!
Looking to be graded fairly? Looking to have a professor that cares about your learning? Looking for a professor that's accountable.. on point.. on time and makes sure to use every minute of it for class success? He calculates what worked in past semesters & makes changes accordingly. YOU will EARN your grade! TAKE, ONLY if you're eager to LEARN!
Great Professor really cares for his students and will try his hardest to make you comprehend the material. Keeps the class fun and high energy, which is rare in a math class. Do the work and print out his lecture notes and you will pass with ease.
I have to admit I didn't like him at first because of all the work required but they show up on the exams anyway so it's worth it. It was my third time taking College Algebra and I passed with a B. He genuinely cares about his students and gives a lot of opportunities to pass the course if the student is willing to put in the time and effort.
Please take this man! He is so good. Explains very well. Really takes the time to help you out, if not he will help you during his office hours. Yes there is a lot of work. More like MyMathLab hw every saturday and mini projects on wednesday but honestly its not that bad. As long as you do your work and get help from him you're good.
Took for college algebra. Slighty challenging but he does a good job of teaching. He gives a fair amount of homework. He is very enthusiastic about math, it's amusing.
He was an amazing professor, very interactive with the students, he cares about you and wants you to succeed. He gives extra credit if you do the work, you have to work for your grade so only take this class if you do your work. He makes learning fun and hilarious. I would take this professor again. TAKE HIM PLEASE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
TAKE HIM PLEASE! He was an amazing professor. Very interactive with the students. He cares about you and wants you to succeed. He gives you extra credit if you do the work. You have to work for your grade so only take this class if you do your work. He makes learning fun and is hilarious. I would take this professor again.
I you're looking for a professor who cares about your grade, cares about if you understand or not, i will recommend professor Lacoste with my eyes close. You will have a lot of opportunities, like reopen an assignment you missed. He is the best. If you're taking Intermediate or College algebra, please do NOT hesitate to take professor Lacoste.
Prof. Lacoste is a phenomenal professor. He explains everything very well and is always willing to help you during office hours. While he did assign 1-3 quizzes a week, they were only 10-20 questions each and you had unlimited attempts. Overall, if you are willing to put in some effort and are slightly competent in math, you should succeed.
Professor Lacoste brings his extensive real world experience to the classroom in an interactive, positive way. He includes everyone, but values any and all feedback from students, right or wrong answers. He is funny, and makes lectures whiz by, but also helps the material stick. There is a good deal of online homework, but the tests are not too bad
Prof. Lacoste is the best math professor I've ever had. He explains everything very detailed. The lectures are really good. He is super funny and always tries to engage students in his class. Hist tests are only one question per section. The class is not easy, it's math. You have to put time and effort but he values your work.
Professor Lacoste changed the way I look at College. I took his class on the recommendation of a former student of his that said she had a great experience... and wow do I understand what she meant now. I don't find math easy, but this course was absolutely incredible. He cares, he helps you understand, and you WILL leave with a lot of confidence.
Very good professor.
He is an awesome teacher, class work is hard but if you keep practicing there is no excuse to fail.
Prof Lacoste is an extremely caring, passionate, fair, and genuine teacher. He is a civil engineer and is a tenured math professor . He knows his stuff. I took college algebra. There is a lot of homework but it really helped dig the material into my brain. The tests are reasonable. He wants you to do well. Participation is key! I like math now!
If i became a teacher, I'd aspire to be like him. -Very structured and organized -Textbook not mandatory(Just MyMathLab code and ti-84+) -Provides great lecture notes -Extra credit workshops -Available often in office hours to help -Truly cares about your success -Always fair to the students
One of the best! Really works hard to explain things so that every student understands so don't be afraid to ask questions.
once you take this class you will regret it until the day that you die. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS. every time I went to class I had to bring Ibuprofen with me. SUPER STRESSFUL. I have high blood pressure, the doctor asked me why I had such high blood pressure I told me that I had professor lacoste.
This professor gives a lot of homework and if you aren't willing to put in an effort do not take his class. Other than that he's a pretty good teacher, he cares about students grades and the issues they are having with the material. If you pay attention and do the online assignments this class is easy.
Prof. Lacoste is one of the best educators I have ever had. He is willing to slow down and help you understand his lectures if necessary. He genuinely cares about each student and keeps the tone of the classroom very lighthearted. Homework is easy as long as you follow the lectures and the tests are easy as long as you do the practice problems.
Great educator! He is definitely a professor who teaches the material. However, this is a homework heavy class. DO NOT wait until Saturday night to do the HW/Quiz assignments. Spread out the homework and quiz assignments over the week, pay attention to the lecture, and take the tests seriously. You will do great!
It is difficult. Do not miss a single class if you can afford it. Every point matters. He schedules his classes down to the minute so try not to be late. Also, very understanding of students specific needs and tries to address them. Class moves too fast for individual help but holds easily accessible student engagement hours. Awesome professor!
Tough course! Go to class everyday and try to get on his good side. This class was tough and I am alright at math. Maybe take it with someone else who can fairly grade you. This was pretty hard.
Professor Lacoste is very good professor. He gave us some extra credits, and he gave us chances to pass classes. Also, he gave us sample tests which is similar to each chapter's test. You should take this class, but just remember college algebra is very difficult lol
Professor Lacoste is an excellent professor. I took him for College Algebra, and it was a fantastic experience. I would recommend to people that will take him to be ready to learn. He has an exceptional way to teach, but he like you to show interest in class and just do your HW. He will help you out with some test examples to study before test day.
I am not very good at math so i was worried about taking this class. Yes, it is a hard class and i struggled a bit, but professor Lacoste makes it enjoyable and hilarious. He offers extra credit and a bonus at the end of the year. I recommend him.
Do your assignments, show up to class, and seek help when needed, you will pass this class.
Do not ever want to miss his class. Most amazing professor I have ever had. If you struggle in math a lot take him!! Helps you out so much. Has review sessions every week you can attend and extra credit opportunities. He genuenlly cares about his job and cares about every single one of his students and their success
Professor Lacoste was recommonded to me by a friend because I failed my last College algebra and I decided to take him and I do not regret one bit. I actually studied and did all my work and I passed the class. I recommend him 100%
THE BEST MATH PROFESSOR EVER! Professor Lacoste is the best College Algebra that you ever going to have. I am doing really good in my precalculus class because one day I took his class! Do the homework, it is going to make a huge difference in the end of the semester. Do the review before the test! I wish I could have all my math classes with him!
Very respected and enjoyable learning i would take him again
Math is my hardest subject but Prof. Lacoste made it understandable! He gives real life examples and makes the class fun and exciting. Hes generous with giving extra time and extra credit, and he answers all questions even repeated ones! I didnt mind going to class every day because I was actually learning. If you want to pass take his class!
This professor is a great professor He is very helpful with the materials And the lectures in class is clear It is not an easy A class But if you follow the curriculum Set up for the class by the professor You will surely get an easy A in the class Ooohh one more thing Get ready for the 3 fun Projects Good Luck.
Hes very clear and fair. Syllabus states everything you need to pass his class even has examples on what grades you need to get to earn your desired grade. His lectures are clear and assists when you ask for it. Literally does everything in his power to help you pass the class.
I have never been good in math and always struggled with Algebra, but Professor Lacoste was patient with his students and really took into consideration their feedback. You knew exactly what was going to happen when you walk into class and about how long each section would take. He is accessible out of class and is easy to talk to!
Mr. Lacoste is the best math teacher I've ever had. I failed math in high school and have always struggled in the subject, but he has a unique way of explaining difficult topics to make them easy to digest. He's funny, fair, cares deeply about his students, and is clearly passionate about what he does. I would recommend him in a heartbeat!
College algebra isnt easy but Lacoste will do his best to make it easy. He literally gives you everything you need to pass. Extra credit, tutoring, you name it. All you have to do is keep up with your homework and you're guaranteed to pass. If you fail this class, its because your were lazy and didnt care. Take him!!!
Excellent professor! Truly invested in teaching and helping his students. The subjects are taught in a very orderly manner and he is infinitely open to questions and to supporting the students. He employs a great attendance policy (skipping class not recommended). Homework/quizzes are plenty and useful. One of the best instructors I've had.
Professor Lacoste was one of a few professors that was recommended to me by a friend that I didn't regret taking. I am weak at math and it is one of my weakest subjects but I really worked hard for my great and he gives you lots of options to pass your classes. You will pass if you put in the effort.
The best professor ever! He is the most organized and punctual. He loves his job; always willing to help his students and tries his best to make you pass the class with a good grade. He makes real-world connections to the material which is easy to understand. After taking him, I changed my major to mathematics. I wish I could take him again.
Amazing professor! I took him twice. Genuinely cares about his students and tries his best to address their problems. Gives reviews for tests and the final exam, offers Extra credit, and reopens assignments before final. If you really want to learn math, this Professor is the perfect option.
He's the best professor I have ever had. He cares about his students and one thing I liked about him is that he's very understanding believe me take this professor. you will never regret
Very great teacher, he genuinely cares for you to do well in his class and makes himself available for students when in need of help. He does a lot of extra credit opportunities which is very helpful. His class does have a good amount of assignments weekly, but the test are not very hard. If you put your effort into the class you'll do okay.
This is a class that if you slack off you will not pass. But professor Lacoste makes it very easy and entertaining to learn the material he teaches. He tends to repeat things over and over again so a lot of things he says will stick by the time the course is done. He has a very particular way of doing everything so just go with his flow.
He is the best professor I have every had. He cares about his students and never gives up on anyone. He always goes the extra mile to help a student smile. I would greatly encourage Professor Lacoste to everyone. He cares about you and wants you to be amazing. I am truly blessed by him helping me this semester in math.
He is the best ever! an amazing teacher who cares so much for his students.
He is not a bad professor he genuinely cares for his student but his style of teaching was not working for me specially being that math is not my strong point. If your good at math then he is a great professor for you but if you struggle with math then I would not recommend him. He does do 1-on-1 outside of class but it did not help me. Good luck
Lacoste is by far the best intro to algebra or college algebra professor you can have, he has every class planned out so be prepared to work. You do have quite a bit of work when you're in his class but he's so good at teaching algebra that you're able to cut through the work like butter. Pay attention, interact, study and you'll pass no problem!
lacoste is too fast paced just to keep up with his own schedule. how are we supposed to learn properly if he doesn't take the proper time to teach us to give us a passing grade? His test are also very demanding so study very hard for them. Overall he does care about his students.
Lacoste cares so much about the well-being of his students. The endless resources and support he provides is more than enough for any student. Everyone should pass his class. He gives helpful tools to remember concepts and makes college algebra feel like first grade math. He is VERY detail oriented and weights his tests pretty heavy. Start strong!!
Professor Lacoste is very nice and really cares for his students. He takes time to explain material and answer all questions. He encourages interaction from students in class so don't be shy(answer and ask questions). As long as you do your homework and practice the material you will do fine. He gives extra credit.
He is a good proffesor. His ways to explain the class are very interesting, and if you don't understand the explanation, he don't have problem on explaining again until you understand. He give extra class (not neccesary attendance) on that classes he explain again the class, but with more time, so he can explain better. He give a lot of resources.
Professor Lacoste is just AMAZING! He is caring, helpful and very organized. I totally recommend his class because you will not only learn math, but he will teach you correct ways of studying and be successful in college.
Professer Lacoste is amazing ! He made this semester enjoyable . Not only did he do a wonderful job teaching me math skills but also life long skills to help on this college journey . I struggled a lot in the beginning and wanted to give up . He believed in me when I didnt believe in my self and helped me overcome that rough patch !
He is a really good professor! You have to study in order to pass the class, but also you are going to have a lot of extra points that are going to help you with your final grade!
Had him for college algebra and was the easiest math class I've toke. He's an excellent teacher who taught with vivid detail and offered extra credit weekly.
One of the best if not the best professor I ever came across, He genuinely cares about each and every single one of his students and he definitely goes the extra mile to make sure all students understand the course material. His way of explaining makes everything so much easier. He restored my hope in math.
Best professor I ever had. He genuinely cares for all his students and goes the extra mile to make sure all students understand the material. He even gives away his Sundays to tutor students before exams. He explains math in a way that makes it sound super easy. He restored my hope in math.
I really enjoyed took this class with Professor Lacoste! Absolutely amazing professor, with his very specific and easy way of teach makes the math/algebra so simple and enjoyable! Thank you Professor Lacoste! Best algebra professor I have ever had.
Professor Lacoste is an awesome professor! He truly gives 110% to his students. There is alot of material, but if you put in the work and effort you will pass. He makes himself available to all of his students and cares about our success. There is extra credit opportunity as well as video lectures for review. Don't hesitate to take his class!
Professor Lacoste is excited to teach. He cares a great deal about each and every student's success. He will work with you, within reason, to accomplish your academic goals. He is more than an educator, he is an academic ally.
Mr. Lacoaate is an amazing professor i've never experienced a professor so patient and kind always even whem you think you wont finish what you need hes always there just stay in communication with him and he will help with all his power to get you throught hard times. This is my first time i passed a math class for the first time without retaking
He truly cares and will stop to make sure everyone understand. He's always available to help. He will get u a digital version of the book. Test are graded a little hard but it's only a few questions, but there's plenty of help. But homework takes forever to do. He's great even if u have to switch to online he makes its so easy.
He is the best and will work with you as much he can. Loved him wish I could take him again.
Absolutely phenomenal professor. He helped me learn that math isn't as bad as it is made out to be, and I truly do love it. He wrote the class textbook and knows it very well, has open office hours, and truly cares for his students. Practicing the material a lot, it wasn't too difficult for me to finish with 100% in the class.
He is a very caring professor. One of the best Math teacher I've ever had. Awesome!
My experience with Prof. Lacoste was fantastic. He really teaches you to believe in yourself when it comes to your education. He is always there for his students and you can tell he truly cares. He has been an incredibly inspirational professor. The way he teaches, the work will "stick" to you. I wish I had more characters to describe him. TAKE HIM
I took his class this Fall 2020, and I passed. He gives out about 4 test before the final. He knows what he is talking about, answers questions, will rework problems if you don't understand. Really cares about math and his students. He does proctor test physically over zoom. Frustrating sometimes, he has a lot of requirements while taking test.
Hes an amazing professor and really cares about your grade, hell let you retake texts, and has extra credit activities:)
Professor Lacoste is one of the best professors I've ever had. I highly recommend taking his class if you REALLY want to learn math and advice anyone with a degree that requires more math classes to take him. He has 4 tests throughout the whole semester and he's easy to reach.
This professor REAAAALLLYYY cares. He is there to help guide you every step of the way and will even let you make up assignments. I have two kids and I struggle with making sure they are okay and my education. He makes my life so much easier. Just a fair warning, he's really smart and catches on to you so you better do your work! He makes math fun.
Professor Lacoste has a specific routine that works perfectly with the amount of work assigned. He makes sure that each and every student has access to the resources they need in order to earn a passing grade in this class. I would say that Professor Lacoste is one of my top rated professors! Thank You DJL for a great semester!
Has a printable textbook to follow along for notes. Watching his videos will take half of your day to complete, and the homework even longer. He is very knowledgeable, the work is overwhelming. His tests are so difficult and long as they are more student problem scenarios instead of regular math problems you just solve.
Don't take especially in summer if you are not good at math, exams even practice exams are the same amount of points and will cut your grade down by 3 letters. Lots of HW with limited time to soak in the information to even apply it to quizzes or exams. His teaching methods are very disconnected. If you are a math genius you will be fine.
This is my favorite teacher of all time. Professor Lacoste is the most caring, patient, and knowledgeable teacher I've ever had. I've learned material that has stuck with me like the back of my hand that I think would not have happened if I had another professor. If you do not understand something, he will make sure you know at your own pace.
Around 3-4 homework assignments per week, they're a breeze if you take a few quick notes during class. By far my favorite math teacher of all time, very good lectures, he goes as fast or as slow as the class is responding. DO HIS TEST REVIEWS, they're a life saver. I can usually study for his exams for around 1-3 hours and get a 85% +. 10/10 class
DONT RECOMMEND HIM AS A TEACHER He doesnt give students an opportunity to grow, as someone how has never had below a B in math before and did really good in math. I thought he was good because of his rating on here but boy was I wrong. He takes points off test for the littlest things ever, I just dont recommend him overall.
Class is HARD. Don't take him during summer or ever. Homework is very time consuming and there's so much information in each lesson that you can barely process anything that has been taught in the week. Uses Honorlock and doesnt allow you to move for entirety of test. He's good at explaining concepts, but his teaching style is rigorous and strict.
I signed up for this class with high hopes. I have never struggled with math in my entire life and have always been in honors classes. I was in for a treat when I got a very homework and lecture heavy prison. He seems to think his class is the only class we take and even the class on its own takes me over 20 hours per week to complete. Do not take.
Genuinely a good professor! He was very responsive to all the students. His material was clear and the way he taught the class really helped me since I was not used to online courses. The only thing I would say I didn't like was the Find the Error parts of the tests but aside from that, I would not recommend anyone else more!
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