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“Honestly the best math teacher I've ever had”
MAT1010 - 5.0 rating“Hes very unapproachable and I feel belittled by him”
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Good teacher.
great teacher, funny, clear, knows many ways to explain things
He is a great teacher and always willing to help.
Professor Wiberg makes his class passable, but I'm not sure how well he perpares his students for future math classes.
I didn't get the impression that he cared whether we passed or failed in this class. He embarrassed me when I would ask questions. He told the class many times that if we didn't get faster we would fail. He wasn't on our team.
He was always willing to help. He explained things in a way that was easy to understand. I have NEVER been good at math, I would always just barely pass and now I am getting an A. I have signed up for math 1000 with him because I think he is an amazing teacher. I would highly recommend him to everyone. Everyone in my class also really likes him.
I think he's a great teacher, he teaches you the stuff so you can know it. Sometimes in class he'll say this isn't hard, when it might be to other people, but he teaches the stuff well and knows exactly what he's doing. His tests are only like 15 questions long and the homework isn't due until the day of the test.
He is a great teacher, who explains clearly...which is extremely important for someone like me. He also has a great sense of humor and makes us laugh everyday.
He's a great teacher and is very good at explaining hard concepts so we could understand. I would recommend him over any other teacher out there. He's good and fun.
He is a way awsome teacher he makes math easier, he explain things very well and takes time so he knows you understand the material. Im taking his 1000 class next semester because of how well he explain things
Good instructor as far as teching ability, but if the stuident has a problem doesn't seem to care and can actually go as far as berating the student. Better than many teachers, but if you have a problem, he's not going to care or help.
He is easy for math 950 but he has a major superiority complex. Nothing is ever his fault but usually yours. He will sometimes make you feel stupid in class if you ask for help. Overall he is easy and tolerable.
Realy good at writing examples on the board and showing the steps. good fot taking notes that will alow you to pass the tests.
He is quite possible the best math teacher i've ever had! I will take him until I have to take 1050, because he is so awesome! VERY helpful, VERY interested in whether you are understanding it or not, and VERY cool, good sense of humor! Always there and ALWAYS prepared!!
he is a great teacher and he makes everthing really clear.
Makes math feel simple:)
Darren is an awesome teacher and i would recommend him to anyone. He is very clear in his examples and makes sure everyone in the class understands what he is saying. He is also very fair in his grading of tests.
So not helpful. Seemed un interested in helping, very unclear. He would skip a whole lesson, but expect you to teach yourself, and then he would put alot of questions from that lesson on the chapter test. Lame.
I love this guy!! He is willing to help you as much as he can, you just have to ask him. He has a good sense of humor and it helps to take the agony out of taking a math class. I will take math from him again and I would recommend him to annnnyone!
Some students did really well with him....not me. I had a hard time understanding him. He expects you to do a lot of math in your head. Doesn't seem like he likes teaching. He doesn't go the extra mile to help his students. I ended up sitting in on another theachers lectures. Great person but horrible teacher. I wouldn't take from him agian.
super nice guy, but WAY bad teacher. he seriously makes you feel stupid, that is why no one asks quesions in class because he'll shoot you down. i would not recommend this teacher.
Very clear teacher. Knows the subject very well, and teaches with a great attitude. I would take any math class from him again. If you come to class and listen to the lectures you will do very well in this class. He's willing to help you whenever you can make it to his office. I appreciate teachers like Professor Wiberg!
This teacher has a huge ego! Very uninterested in helping the students. It was obvious that he doesn't enjoy his job and it shows through his teaching. Would recommend against taking from him.
He is a dick!!
He is an amazing teacher! He explains things clearly and is always asking if we understand the concepts he is teaching. I recommend taking him. I failed 1010 last semester and I past with flying colors this semester and understood a whole lot better. Take Darren!!!
Okay he was not my favorite but that may be because i hate math. He is not very tolerable of people who have no idea what they are doing. Even though i thought he was rude a few times, he was also nice and explained things pretty well. I learned a ton! A lot has to do with your effort. I was happy Iwith the class, I ended up liking him as a teacher
If all the math teachers were as understanding and genuine as this, i would not dread going to any class. He is by far the best math teacher uvsc has to offer.
I took this class online, and it is clear this man has NO interest in his online students. I took it with a friend, and right from the start he treated us both like crap. He never responded to a single email of mine all semester asking for help. He responded to my friend once, and even then he only copied word for word from the text, NOT helpful!
Great teacher makes sure everyone understands. His examples are very clear and easy to understand, also clear enough to review the days notes. Not only was I disapointed that he wasn't teaching Math 1010, the rest of the class was also disapointed. I highly recommend
Darren explains things really easy and makes math fun to learn. He totally took the stress out of math!!
When myself and other students would ask questions, he would respond with short answers and make you feel stupid for not knowing.
I agree with others that he makes you laugh, if you're not the one that he's making fun of!! Darren has been known to make fun, and be-little you for not knowing how to do the work. Also while watching him grade my test I almost felt that he enjoyed marking problems wrong... WOULDN'T RECOMEND!!
Prof Wiberg made it very obvious that he does not enjoy teaching. I felt that every time I asked a question, he thought I was an idiot. I would not recommend him.
Every time I go to his class its like an hour of torture. Its like he doesn't want to be there and if the opportunity to get a sub comes he takes it. He acts like he enjoys giving poor grades and plays favorites. I was not impressed with him and don't recommend him. He is really hard to talk to.
ALmost didn't add me to class but once I got in, I enjoyed his classes. He makes a person think ALOT and it can be frustrating when the whole reason you are in a lower math class is because you obviously don't understand the subject, but attending classes, you are rewarded and he is cool.
he is really great. Best thing he has is the organization of his notes, the notes you take in class actually help with homework and tests. Just remember to keep on task, dont get behind. He can seem rude sometimes but he's a good teacher.
He is an awesome teacher. He's involved and interested in the people in his class. He is funny, and makes the class enjoyable. The test are mult. choice and if you just go to class or just do your homework the test are quite easy. He is very clear and understandable with his lessons. I would recommend him to anyone!!
Darren is a solid teacher. He teaches extremely clear and is very organized with his notes how he presents the material. Although he is a bit cocky, he's an excellent teacher and I would refer him to anyone. I took him for 2 math courses and he had the highest student return rate that I have ever seen...he must be doing something right.
Darren is amazing! this class is super easy and helpful. he is always willing to help and is always there to help. he can be hard at times but its worth it in the end.
I learned a lot from this class. I would definitely reccomend this instructor. He cares whether we learn or not and is always helpful.
Darren really prepares you for the next class. You do have to study, but he makes math easy to learn.
Gives assignments with no explanations.
I thought this teacher was great. He was very clear with his teaching, organized, and very friendly. He was always willing to answer questions in class and spend the time needed to grasp a concept. I would recommend Darren to anyone.
He is a really excellent teacher and makes math understandable. He has a really good sense of humor too! I would recommend taking this class from him, especially if math is not the easiest subject for you.
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Great teacher he really helps make math easier to understand
He is a great teacher. His handwriting is clear and easy to read which allows you to take good notes. This class is hard, but he makes it easier by explaining all the concepts well. This class definitely helped me for Math 1050. He expects a lot of his students. Chapter tests every other week basically. I would recommend him!
Best math teacher I have ever had. Made learning math fun and easy.
I took this class at 7am and loved it. I would definitely recommend this teacher. He is great and easy to work with. He made math easy and fun.
I absolutely loved Wiberg. I didn't get a good grade in this class though and I have to take 1010 again. I'm not good at math but if you really apply yourself you can definitely pass this class. There is a lot of homework. Expect a few hours a week of it.
He was a wonderful math teacher. He had creative ideas to make the problems easier to understand. He is very willing to help and he grades fair. If you want a teacher who will help you learn math and a teacher who will make things simpler than he is the teacher for you. Take your class from him!! You wont regret it.
He is a wonderful teacher. I have always struggled with math even at its simplest levels but he was able to make it so easy. Very willing to help and a good sense of humor. You should attend class but he does not require it. Homework is minimal and tests are short. No midterm and the final is not cumulative. Great teacher. High recommendation!
Super Clear when teaching, really knows his stuff. Hardly used textbook. Homework is easy. Tests are doable.
Best math teacher I have ever had! He explains things very well and takes the time to make sure you understand if you ask. He makes math simple. If you hate math, Darren is the man to take math from.
I love this teacher and I plan to take him for all my math classes if I can. He goes kind of fast but makes sure that you understand before he moves on. He encourages you to work hard and do your best. I have always struggled with math, but I just understood the way he taught. He shows you all the tricks and the easy way to do it. Take him!!
Super easy class. Allowed to take tests online with notes and book AND given two chances to take each test.
This guy taught me how to ride a bike. It was a little embarrassing that I made it to 30 without knowing how, but he did a great job teaching me. turns out he's like a pro mountain biker himself. Knows how to rip it on the trail like a boss.
Super cool professor. he really goes out of his way to make sure you understand. home work everyday! you'll use the text book a lot, but not the lab! quizzes online & the test too. you have 2 tries. so if you study, you can totally pass his class!
One of the best professors I have ever had. I would recommend him to anyone.
Probably my best math teacher I've ever had. He was fair but required you to work hard. Will answer your questions in class and outside of class. Very organized and gives a lot of tips for math problems. Will definitely take for 1010
I am terrible with math, and I ended up with an A because he's an awesome teacher and I worked hard all semester. Go to class, otherwise you'll fall behind and it's hard to catch up. He's clear about what he expects and if you work hard you will easily pass. Sometimes he made students feel dumb if they asked questions, but he's just trying to help.
Great instructor! Teaches algebra in a way that anyone can understand it and if you need extra help he's usually always available. Grading criteria us pretty cut and dry, there are quizzes, which are on canvas, generally at the end of every chapter and the in class final at the end of the semester.
WIBERG! IS! SO! SOLID! This guy is honestly the best math teacher I have ever had. His online courses only have one due date, but don't procrastinate. Stay caught up, or it will be very difficult to complete the course on time. Each chapter pre-test is in the exact same format of the actual test - just different problems. Seriously, TAKE HIM!
Wiberg was great! 1010 is a tough class, but he made the material very clear and easy to understand. There is a good amount of homework involved, but if you work hard at it the tests will come easy. Make sure you go to class because if you don't, you will get very far behind. I would definitely take him again, wish he taught 1050.
This Professor made me feel like I couldn't ask him any questions and if I did he would always say well you figure it out and Ill tell you if its right .really? Hes very unapproachable and I feel belittled by him. Hes very smart but doesnt belong in the classroom he belongs in a room writing a math book not teaching it.
Professor Wiberg is a great math teacher. He teaches in a very simple and effective way. The tests are on the easier side and you can use your notes. Homework doesn't count for very much but it's important. It's a very fast paced class so you can't really miss very often. Professor Wiberg is hard to approach. I had a hard time asking him questions.
teaches in a way that you dont want to pull your hair out... best math teacher i have ever had. gives you two tries for each test during the semester and you can use notes, but the final is worth 40% of your grade so if you fail that you fail the class
He is a very thorough math professor and explains things in a way that he has come up with. He is really good at teaching and is always accessible outside of class and is willing to help. He is so funny and connects his lessons to the real world. I am awful at math and he has helped me learn more. HIGHLY SUGGEST!!
He is an excellent teacher and is always willing to answer questions you have. The tests are worth 40% of your grade and the final is also worth 40%. It is definitely a hard class but he is willing to work with you so you are able to understand. I recommend him to anyone who is willing to work hard and ask questions.
This was my second time taking Math 1000 and it was so much easier from Professor Wiberg than it was the first time around, and it was even online! He is easily accessible and I would definitely take him again.
He was by far my favorite professor this semester. I really suck at math, but he was always willing to meet with me to show me how to do something we were learning. He is very smart, and he gives amazing lectures. Make sure you show up to class, and you'll do great. ps- study for the final :)
Class was online. They used ODM Education software. Basically, they use YouTube! teachers from high school to college to teach you the course work. So you pay practically nothing for the online course, but in reality, it is all free on YouTube! They also let you use a graphing calculator all semester, which you need, and then forbid it on the exam.
I took this professor in the summer and he was AMAZING. He is so smart and he ALWAYS makes sure that you understand the material before he moves on. His lectures are so nice and organized. He always made me comfortable enough to ask questions and he never ever belittles his students. I would take him every single math class if I could.
I took a Sat class for 4 1/2 hours and from day one, LITERALLY, I understood everything he was teaching me! I have failed college algebra 3 times, but it wasn't until I took this class that I actually got it. The BEST part was that he told you what was on the final while you took notes. Go to class, take notes; worth it! Don't take anyone else!!!
Darren is a really, really good teacher. he cares about how he teaches and his students. If you go to class, pay attention and work hard, I don't see how you can't do good in his class. Homework is out of the textbook and you get two chances to take chapter tests. But you have to go to class!!
Honestly the best math teacher I've ever had. he has helped me learn math concepts that I've struggled to understand in the past. He is always making jokes in class too and I really look forward to going to class with him. He is always open to help you when you don't quite understand something. I would defiantly recommend him as a math teacher!!
Honestly the best teach I have literally ever had. I would recommend him to anyone. He always wants his students to succeed and makes sure to keep class fun and entertaining. He explains everything in great detail and makes sure no one falls behind. Take his class you won't regret it.
He told me "I wasn't qualified enough"for his class. I stayed after class, every day in attempts to understand the material he was giving. He was still impatient with me, he disrespected me. Class was moved to online because of the pandemic. We were given no modules to learn, just homework and tests for the rest of semester. 1/10
I understand that when the pandemic hit, it became more difficult for teachers to connect with their students and teach. But it feels like Darren didn't even try, all he did was send us review problems for the final that were written out but not explained at all. He teaches shortcuts, not the actual way to do the math, making it hard to understand.
All of this class was online. He sent out messages every morning about where you should be on the homework. But there were no live streams at all. He just gave you all the homework you needed to get done in the class and a textbook and told you to work it out. He wasnt my teacher it was the woman from the text book.
His math 1000 class was generally easy enough. I had a hard time because I have a hard time with math in general. Its hard in an online setting not to be able to ask for help immediately. Most lectures were through khan academy so they helped me out. Exams are pretty hard.
This professor is AMAZING. He is so caring about his students and truly wants you to succeed. As long as you communicate and are open with him you will do well in this course. the final is 40% of your grade which is really intimidating but as long as you study the material and try in the class you will do good. He even bumped my grade up at the end
This professor is AMAZING. He is so caring about his students. As long as you communicate and are open with him you will do well in this course. the final is 40% of your grade which is really intimidating but as long as you study the material and try in the class you will do good. He even bumped my grade up at the end!!
Darren is a very kind math professor! Hes very thorough with showing you different ways to do problems. You 100% need to take homework. You can take exams 3 times & the highest score is kept, so dont be super overwhelmed!
He is indeed caring, and he genuinely respects you. I actually understand math better now. Thank you.
The professor mostly taught shortcuts and did not explain why the process worked. The textbook and homework are online. All of the homework is due at the end of the semester, so it is easy to get behind if you're not completing them. However, the professor usually left an hour in class to do homework. Two attempts on tests and never proctored.
A lot of the homework I had to figure out on my own but if I had questions, he was easily accessible and happy to help me understand. I loved that he had some videos throughout the course but not for every subject. Overall, I had a great experience with him despite that this was an online math class with no video instruction.
Mr. Wiberg is one of the best professors I've ever had. He helps everyone understand the material in a super simple way. I feel very prepared for MAT1050 after taking his class. Show up and show him you can want a good grade.
Darren was the best math teacher I have ever had. I feel like I was really able to understand and learn the math. Each class he taught the material on the whiteboard so well and then would give us time to complete our assignment so we wouldn't have any homework. I would 100% recommend to take his class!
This was my first math class in 7 years so it took a lot of work and time for me, but I liked his teaching style. He uploaded videos on how to do the homework which was a huge help since I took this online! Without the videos I would have struggled a lot more than I did! The exams were open note but the final is not.
very awesome math teacher, best math teacher ive ever had. if you come to class and do the homework it will be easy for you. tests are online and not proctored.
Great prof - explains concepts clearly. Online videos and in-class work time were super helpful. Used unstuck AI for practice problems - really boosted my understanding.
The way this class is set up is ridiculous. The only way to pass is to get a nearly perfect grade on EVERY exam he does (only 3). The homework doesn't teach you anything, and he doesn't explain everything clearly enough. He goes way too fast through the lectures and then seems to get frustrated when people ask questions. TA also is hard to reach.
The class reviews material you're expected to already know, with lectures recorded for easy review. The instructor and TA are helpful and available outside class. Exams are heavily weighted, homework stays open all term, and the final review doesn't fully match the actual final. B, for not doing too well on the first two exams, didn't study well.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
69%
Textbook Required
14%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
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+0.25 avg changeRatings by Course
95
5.0
(1)1000
5.0
(2)MAT950
5.0
(1)MATH
5.0
(2)MAT0095
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MATH100
5.0
MATH6
5.0
MAT990
3.7
MATH
3.5
MATH1000
3.5