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He is a great instructor. If you are a serious student he is awesome, if you are a child dont take him. He likes his students to learn instead of dealing with immature distractions. I love him, he is great.
Great teacher. Extremely helpful and clear. Makes you understand what other teachers can't. Doesnt tolerate immaturity. great teacher
He is the best instructor I have ever had. He explains the material in a way even the dumbest can understand. He gives take home tests!!! Do not let his serious face fool you!! He is the sweetest!! He is patient, courteous...the best at VCC.
He helped me get past my math fears and showed me the patterns, rather then just numbers and symbols. Explains things well. Patient & professional. Best instructor I have ever had.
Outstanding instructor. Loves teaching prep math. Enjoys working with students who have low math self-esteem. Encourages questions and doesn't make you feel stupid. Professional appearance and demeanor. Take him for any prep classes!
AWESOME, AWESOME. I best teacher I will ever have. Made math actually fun. He is very patient and will take as much time as needed,I wish he taught more then prep math. I would take him for every math class I needed. I seek him out in the math lab still.
You are the best teacher ever!!!!!
No doubt the best math teacher I've ever had and i didn't even pass the exit exam. I'd have taken him again if I could've.
VERY EASY, nice guy but I feel like he treats us like we are dumb sometimes and that I'm in elementry school..focuses too much on the things that don't matter too much...i don't feel allprepared for state comp.
great teacher...explains the math material well, so it doesn't seem confusing. He does take home test, and quizzes, no homework. He tells you everything you need to know to pass the state comp test. I would recommend this teacher to anyone. Best teacher
pretty good teacher and does take home tests. really tries to prepare you for tests.
Mr. Whittlesey is very articulate and clear. He eleviates the anxiety of math and breaks it down so anyone can understand. Also easily approachable. He's awesome!
I LOVED THIS TEACHER HE IS VERY ORGANIZED AND HE LOVES TEACHING MATH, HE IS ONE OF THE BEST MATH TEACHERS AT VALENCIA
Mr. W is an awesome teacher! Very patient and good at explaining math stuff. Uses different colors of chalk on the blackboard. Take home tests helped me to learn without lots of pressure. Take his class, you won't be sorry!
I loved Prof W! He is wonderful! I didn't feel like an idiot! He makes you feel like your the smartest person in the world! I highly recommend taking his class!
I used to hate math before taking his class. Not anymore! He helps you to understand patterns, which was good because I had forgotten a lot of math. He does NOT make you feel dumb! His final was hard but fair. BEST math teacher I've had in my whole life!
VERY INTELLIGENT,CLEAR,CONCISE,PATIENT,MILDLY HUMOROUS,APPROACHABLE & VERY EASY TO LEARN FROM. PROF.W TAKES THE TIME FOR YOU TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS TEACHING WITHOUT FALLING BEHIND SCHEDULE. SUPER-GREAT! HIGH RECOMMEND HIM WILL TAKE HIM FOR MAT0020C.
Whittlesey only teaches prep math, but he does it better than anyone else at East Campus. Willing to stay after class to help. Don't take him if you want to goof off or miss classes. Pay attention and you will learn so much. AWESOME!!
He is one of the best teachers you will ever get. He has a great passion for what he does. H is very patient in teaching. Mr.W is willing to everything he can so you can pass. You could tell that he really enjoys teaching. I highly recommend him.
I HATE math! But this guy really does a good job teaching the basics! He words the information in understandable ways and he truly cares that you 'get it'. Very friendly and approachable...too bad hes not in these higher levels! Id choose him!
Before this class math was my LEAST favorite subject, but I'm changing my mind now. I wish my other math teachers would of explained stuff as well as Mr. Whittlesey does. I'm actually understanding math for the first time! Really really EXCELLENT teacher!
This teacher is so helpful, the way he teachers is so easy to follow. You can tell this teacher cares and he loves to teach. Take home test and doesn't force you to do homework. He is the best.
He is a Great Teacher very helpful, he is one of the best math teachers ever!!!!!!
I past the state exit exam. I had a 78 going into the final exam( his final is brutal). I got a D in the class. Which means I have to repeat the course. I hate his guts. I worked really hard too!
I returned to college after 25 years. I received C s and D s in high school algebra. Prof. W. shared his enthusiasm for learning and helps those who wish to achieve succeed! He will ALWAYS help and encourage and makes everything in algebra CLEAR. I loved his class!
I didn't have much desire to take this class because I thought I already knew a lot. I'll give him credit though, Prof W. taught me some stuff about math that I have never seen before that made things much easier. I liked his quotes and sample state test problems that he wrote on the board.
Math isn't my favorite thing but Proffessor Whittlesey made class enjoyable. Something I never thought could be true about math. He explains everything so that you can understand and makes it look so easy. I learned more in his class then I did in all my high school math classes which I got C's and D's in. Take him if you can. He's really GREAT!!!
SO HELPFUL, VERY CLEAR, I WOULD TAKE HIM FOR ALL MY CLASSES IF I COULD
Theis teacher is very organized and clear about everything her does. He allows you to take tests and quizzes home to do them. He will he take his time untill every one understands. He gives you 10 mintue breaks in the middle of class and sometimes he lets you get out early. Great Teacher
I'm not a big fan of math, but it seemed like I learned something new every day. Even though he explains things a lot clearer than any math teacher i ever had before, you do have to pay attention in his class. He made the class fun, not every time, but mostly and is willing to stay after class is over to help you if you need it. He's the best!!!
Professor Whittlesey is one of the best teachers. He will keep explaining a math problem until you get it. He doesn't make you feel stupid for asking questions like some teachers do. He is caring and compassionate towards his students. He makes every effort to see you succeed. I will miss him.
Before Mr. Whittlesey's class I used to hate math. He showed us its really not bad because of the way he explains things so clear. He uses patterns and definitions a lot! I passed the state test on the first try because I paid attention in class and got help from him. He's really patient too. If I can pass, anyone can. I feel ready for MAT1033!
Awesome Guy! Not only did he have his own style of teaching that helped a lot, but he totally relates to the class and the stress other teachers puts on us. He rarely uses the book and focuses more on preparing you for the State Test. I passed it the first time thanks to him. Very clear and funny too.
The jerk gave me a C, after a HUGE speech about how he reserves the right to give a students grades bases about how he "feels" about them and their efforts, I had a "B" going into the final and all the sudden my grade is lower. Don't take this guy, he doesn't own up to his own cyllabus and won't explain problems when you need it most.
i read that whittlessy was a good teacher i was so wrong! thanks to him my friend and i dropped the course,he is more worried about erasing the chalk bored,writing the quote of the day and talking about his coin collection he is such a bad teacher i would not reconmend him to anyone! he doesnt teach i took 2 page of notes the hole semester he sucks
I read about this teacher on this site and believed the false ratings. I dont think that this professor teaches good enough, when he teaches he kinda assumes that you understand when the whole class doesn't. he enforces the state exam a lot. And at the very end,when you actually get to take the final exam, it doesn't look like anything that he ta
I don't know how Professor W can be a "jerk" and "give" you a grade. He clearly states that if you're borderline between grades, depending upon how attentive in class you were, how well your notebook is organized, and the homework you did, he will bump your grade up, or down. He's a wonderful prof and will explain 12 times if needed! Take him!
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EXCELLENT professor. The topic of math, is made a lot more interesting by the way he explains concepts and other difficult topics to grasp. DEFINATELY DO RECOMEND this professor.
R u kidding me! this professor is the best. he is funny, smart, all of his test are take home, you are alowed 2 use ur notes on the quzzes. He is a very neat prof, he likes to make everything vissual by using different colors, and it helps to understand, friendly.. He is a great professor and i recommend him to everyone. trust me on this one!!!
He was a good teacher, funny and teached his own way more than going by the book. But it seems like things have changed some since these comments were put up here about him. He was not as willing as everyone says to go back over problems. Don't get me wrong, he was a nice guy. Just didnt seem as eager to help as everyone makes him out to be.
This class was an easy 'A'.....No home work unless you need some...
he started the first day of class announcing his extreme dislike of math...which in the end made him the best math teacher ive ever had. i hated math, couldnt get it, retain it at all. he made it easy and interesting, something i never thought math could possibly be! :)
He's a very nice/funny guy. It's up to you whether you go to class or not and he doesn't assign any homework, which, depending on how good you are at math could either make you or break you. The best thing about him though is that his lectures are very clear and he will personally tutor you in the SPA if you are not getting it.
took him for 0024 last semester and he only teached what is on the state test. Now i'm screwed here in 1033.
good teacher happy i picked him...
He probably the best teacher I've had. Math is not my forte and I'm coming out of this class understanding the material. He doesn't require attendance and if you try you will pass. He gives up to 25 EC points for the state exam review which is the key to passing the exam so do it. He has stayed after every class with me when I have stupid questions
You can tell he cares about what he does. He will not move on until everyone understands the material. Tests are take home. Really prepares you for the state exam and the classes that follow. If you have trouble with math, TAKE HIM!!!
A really awesome teacher. He is extremely fair and willing to help. Though keep in mind he wont stand over you with a whip if you're not willing to help yourself than you cant blame him for your short commings. Do the practice webct tests and go to the SPA and you will do fine! Wish I could take him next semester.
If you really want to learn Pre-Algebra the right way, then take Prof. Whittlesey. Very clear at explaining things, take home tests so you learn more, and never makes you feel bad for asking a weird question. Learned more from him then I ever did in Jr. High or High School! Great Professor can't say enough good about him!
TAKE HIM!!! WOW.. I learn soo much from him more than my middle + High school years..Explian step by step..take home test..help you pass the Valencia exam...Just go to spa and ask for help and for sure you pass.
Easy class. He's definitely a pushover teacher. Doesn't care about attendance and give you take home tests. Gives you one project which takes 5 minutes to do and doesn't really involve math. Gives you alot of chances for extra points and definitely wants all his students to pass.
Excellent teacher. He really breaks it down so that you can understand. Tests are take home. Quizes are open book. He post practice for the state exam to your atlas account. He tells you what is important and pertinent, does not teach excessive garbage. He works with you.He is also very good at erasing the board. He does not make you feel stupid.
He is an amazing professor. I hated math before this man but after a few days I was actually excited to come to class and learn something. Very caring, humble, interested in the well being and success of his students. TAKE HIM!
He is a great Professor
Great proffesor. Great guy. Very clear in explanations and encourages you to ask questions. Helps make math seem less terrible. Just stay awake and pay attention and you'll do fine.
No homework. all of ur lab assignments r due 2 weeks before finals. u take about 10 quizzes, but he only grade ur best 4!!!!
Professor Whitttlesey is very good at what he does. He is with out a doubt the best teacher I have ever had. Just show up for class and put forth the effort and the rest will fall in place.
He is amazing, clear, and helpful. He stays after class to answer any questions may you have. Tests are take home & you have a week to do them. The quizzes are open notes, and you have until a week before the state test to turn in all your labs. The only weird part is that you have to memorize definitions for the tests/quizzes/final.
He's a good teacher as long as you make sure sure to pay attention in class. Definitely take notes, at least on the definitions HE gives you if not on anything else. :)
He has a awesome way of teaching
Great professor.. I did not pass the final exams but it wasn't due to the teacher he was, I should have studied a bit more. No matter what your going to have to study a lot of algebra despite which teacher you choose. I highly recommend him though, he's so adorable and very smart. Funny too. Understanding to the fullest.
great teacher make u really understand math i suck and i got the hang of it when he started showing examples u have to take the exit exam but if u go to class and listen and write down whatevery he writs in red u will pass the exit exam also he lets u take home the chp test giving u a week. and his final was pretty easy too take him if ur not stron
FANTASTIC PROFESSOR!! I hated math going into this class, but his method of teachiong makes its interesting and honestly, FUN. Take this professor if you need to pass pre and beginning alegbra. I made an A in his class and I am amazed at myself. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PROFESSOR!
Mr. Whittlesey is a fantastic teacher! He explains concepts extremely well and shows many examples until everyone understands. He wants everyone to succeed and will help any way he can. Take him!
AWSOME teacher, I did not have a clue about math when I started this class. It is amazing how much confidence I have now. He taught many methods to help better understand
Professor Whittlesey is an excellent teacher. He thinks it's horrible the way some teachers can make a student feel so small just because they don't understand at first. "Ignorance" he says, is okay, as long as you're willing to learn. If math isn't your strong suite, take him! Very caring, clear and interesting methods. Great professor :)
math is patterns :). it all makes sense now. best teacher ever.
Loves the subject. Will break problems down into bits and pieces tohelp the student understand better. will never give up on the class until the whole class understands what is going on. Mr. Whittlesey rocked for my first two semesters. I enjoyed having him as a professor.
Best math teacher I have ever had!
Best Math teacher I have ever had. You must take him. All exams are take home, and you can use your notes on the quizzes. Attendance isn't mandatory but you will do better off if you go to his class, since the tests are easy and he goes by HIS notes, NOT the books. If you take notes and copy everything he writes on the board you will get an A!
AWESOME teacher! He is hilarious & definitely knows his stuff! He makes math very easy! No homework, take home tests, and open-book quizzes. I would still suggest doing problems on your own time so you will pass the state exit exam! He is very helpful & willing to help out of class. Responds to emails quickly. TAKE HIM!!!!!
Awesome professor. I hated Math prior to entering this class but he made it all make sense. He will explain concepts you probably never understood in high school... take him if you're not good in math!!
Makes class very enjoyable, and clear to understand.
This was my favorite class for fall term 2009. I understood everything he said, he makes sure everyone is on track at all times. He really dislikes profanity and kids who think they are in "13th grade." Awesome Professor , I only wish I could take him for my next class for spring term, but he teaches on days that I will not be available. A++
AMAZING!!!
We're in week 3 and we are still in Ch. 1, I'm scared about this one, know Prime Factorization and math definitions or you will fail this class, spends way too much time cleaning board, definately OCD with it. Ex Marine, wonderful personality, attend MathLab and get your own help & you should have no problem passing.
My all time favorite teacher. He is super helpful and makes you understand even the hardest math problem. When I first entered his class, I hated math with a passion and after having him, I enjoyed it because i understood what was going on. He is really organized and I would definitely recommend him to other students.
I loved him. I had him for Pre Alg and Beg Alg. EXTREMELY helpful and i actually enjoy math now. You will learn alot. TAKE HIM!
Professor Whittlesey makes math actually easy to learn. For students that think math is hard, I recommend this teacher.
I totally hated math before this class. Not that it's one of my favorite classes now, but I can get it now. He is real patient and if some of the class get it, he takes time to go back and explain it in another way just so we can all get it. Had him last fall and really appreciate him after another professor this term.Take him if you want to pass.
One of the best and most patient professors I've met. Very helpful in explaining the areas you were having problems with and willing go slow in explaining to you. As long as you do what you're supposed to, you will pass. Tests are pretty easy stuff. Great teacher!!!
Mr. Whittlesey is a great professor. I hated math sooo much but he helped me to understand it. If you go to class and pay attention to the patterns he is trying to teach you then you will do well in his class. He is also there to help you if you need it. Very helpful teacher! Take him, you won't regret it!
Great teacher i have no quarrels with him. Has a lot of nifty tricks for almost every problem and is extremal savvy in mathematics you would be crazy to overlook this teacher. As for the work what do you expect in a math class doesn't mean the teacher is bad though. V
Starting this class I thought it was going to be difficult, but Mr. Whittlesey made it easy to understand. Not only he has the skills but he teaches in way that you can understand and comprehend the material. Also he takes out of his time to help you! So I would recommend you take him if you want to be prepared for the next class!God bless you all
Professor Whittlesey is AWESOME! He takes the time out to help you (if you show your serious and you show you are making an effort to learn the material) He really wants his students to succeed and will explain things in different ways to make sure everyone gets it.. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND-I took him for Pre algebra &going to take him for 0020C at west
Easy A and you learn. Over half the class failed the state exam though. He doesnt give homework (it is up to you to do it on your own or go to the SPA). ALL take home exams and most quizes. It would be wise if you had a study partner for this course. Sit in front of the class and participate!
He is very patient, flexible and detailed. He expects you to try, but will be there to help you even if it means taking his own time to do it. He will explain how to do something to you in however many different ways he has to, to make sure everyone understands it. I will take him for Beg Alg. as well even though I have to drive 4 time longer.
His a good and fair professor. He doesnt teach out of the book but after seeing the book youll understand why. Hes also very helpful and takes extra time before and after class for his students. I would take hes class again.
Mr. W was AWESOME .... His style is like no other ,,, everything is by patterns by taken this teacher u will surely learn how to do math, hes one of the best math teachers ive had in a very long time , is there to help,, TRUST hands down the best teacher
If you show up to class, use resources available to work on your weak areas, and ask for help you will not fail. The professor stayed after class to help anyone who wanted guidance in math. He was focused on the needs of the class as a whole and individually. Don't allow the negative comments deter you from taking this class!
If you think that Algebra is impossible,then this is the guy that can help you pass the SCE. He is serious about helping you learn and he always finds the time to help. His explanations are clear and he is dedicated to teaching people who previously didn't get math. He is truly an exceptional teacher. Oh yeah, he can be funny. Attend every class.
He is a great teacher as far as I'm concerned. I have taken him for 0012 & 0024. and I understand more than I ever cared to about math. He will be there for you if YOU try. I only wish I could take him for every math class. I will try to join the Student Leadership program for his class soon as I might like to do what he's doing because of him.
This teacher is the best teacher ever!! I never understood Algebra till I took his class. He has tricks for pretty much everything. I can do my times tables in my hands, that's just how AWESOME he is! He helps you pass the SCE in which I did in the first try! THANK YOU PROF WHITTLESEY For taking your time to teach us all! YOU'RE THE BEST!
He is a good professor. he teaches you his way of doing things which can be easier than in the book. he is really good about homework and such, and gives you plenty of time to get your grades in.
Best professor ever!!!!!!!!
honestly best professor ever! he doesn't care about attendance...you pay you show up when you want (LIKE IT SHOULD BE!!) Always very helpful and really wants students to succeed. I would recommend him to anyone! love love love love him. but sorry not hot!
He's a great teacher you just have to listen to his lectures and pay attention no matter how boring! He doesn't clariy or remind you to do homework he just marks off in your protfolio if it's not complete... He makes his test hard. He teaches things in a diffrent way and he has OCD about erasing the board.
This was my 3rd attempt. First 2 I dropped because prof were not good. Prof Whittelsey is the best ever. I am not a fan of math but he makes it easy. Explains everything clearly. Tests are VERY hard but if you study your fine. I passed with B which is a lot to say for me and math!! Taking 0024 with him again! Take him, you won't regret it!!
Professor Whittlesey is a very good teacher! I recommend him for may reasons: The amount of time to he gives you to complete the work, his methods are extremely helpful with his unique style of teaching. As long as you put in the adequate amount of time that is much needed in the math lab to pass the course. Take him if you struggle with Algebra!
TAKE HIM, The best professor yet, He works with you and he get's on your pace, This my 3rd attempt taking this class and I regret not taking him the first time, I wish he was teaching 1033!! Beyond the best professor at VALENCIA!!!
If you have no idea how to do math like I did, do yourself a favor and take him. I found out how easy math can be thanks to Mr. Whittlesey.
Mr. Whittlesey was my favorite math teacher, and i am not good at math at all. He is EXCELLENT when it comes to explaining, his class lectures are interesting and informative, he gives take-home tests. He is kinda OCD. Very organized. But really helpful, and just overall great. I would take him for every math class i take if i could.
Professor Whittlesey is the best Professor I have had. He is very serious about his profession, and is committed to his students understanding concepts. He will stay on a problem-type until everyone understands it.He's the best!
Great teacher and you will learn easily with all his tips and tricks
Take this professor. He has lots of ways to make seemingly complicated problems very simple. Expects you to practice concepts outside of class due to the fact that there is no assigned homework. Offers a good amount of bounus points, and rewards those who attend class.
LOVE HIM!!!! I seriously slacked this year and I still passed. Keep up with your portfolio nuff said!! actually learned in this class and passes the EXIT with flying colors. TAKE HIM!!!!!
Awesome teacher. He can make even the biggest problem as small as an ant. If you struggle with math I seriously suggest you take Professor Whittlesey. If you pay attention to his patterns there is no way you can fail.
Awesome teacher! he makes math so easy to learn. If you struggle with math definitely take his class!
The best professor, you will ever have. He will do everything in his power to make sure you suceed.He cares about his students.Nevertheless the subject is hard you have to study a lot if you want to pass the state exam. The final exit exam has 50 questions, and is harder than the state exam, because it entails a lot more material.
I hate math, this guy was a riot though and I enjoyed the class. Helped me dig out old math skills. His patterns & way of explaining things made it easy. Awards bonus points, will give you EVERY opportunity to pass. Reviewed FEE by question.
I would describe Professor Whittlesey as a great professor. He is really amazing and I really enjoyed this class. He has a lot of skills that can really help students. With his bonus points, there is no way that you won't pass the class.
He is an awesome professor! I hated math and never understood any of it before I took his class. He will do everything he can to help you succeed, and pass his class. I have nothing but great things to say about him! You can tell that he really has a passion for teaching math.
just listen and pay attention in the class for sure you will A's the class even without a textbook. thanks to this teacher please continue teaching students need your teaching methods
Professor Whittlesey is absolutely endearing and totally awesome! I am a returning student, and at age 26 I was more than a little intimidated at the thought of going back to college. Professor Whittlesey made my returning experience a pleasant one, and I highly recommend him for anyone who needs to take this course. He wants you to pass!
Excellent professor. I am someone who hates math but he shows patterns that ALWAYS work. Very easy to understand and gives bonus points. DO THE WORK and you will pass the SCE and get an A in the class.
does this profeesor assign labs? i am taking him in the fall and wold like to know in advance before i buy the textbook and i also noticed that nobody said anything about labs in the previous comments
He's a bit arrogant but I can appreciate him more now that I'm in MAT1033. He uses color markers & takes you step by step through the process which I've come to miss. He awards tons of bonus points for his lack of preparedness.
Professor Whittlesey is totally awesome.
BEST FREAKING PROFESSOR EVER! i hate math with an undying passion when i heard about him through others i heard he is ridiculously easy and he makes you understand everythinggg! I used drive an hour from poinciana out to west campus to attend his class and it's totally worth the drive out here! take him you won't regret it TRUST ME
One of the best math teachers I've ever had. He explains everything very well, and in a way that is easy to remember. He will do just about anything to help his students as long as he sees that you are trying. You will not regret signing up for his class!
I honestly hated math and I'm not very good. I took him last semester for 0018C and passed. Took him again this semester and passed again. He's an awesome professor and really wants you to pass his class. He really helps you understand. I recommend him!
I HATE math and I came into this class not knowing anything. I actually passed with an A. Professor Whittlesey is THE best!!
Professor Whittlesey is fantastic! He makes math less intimidating & more understandable by taking the time to thoroughly explain each step using colored markers. He is able to talk math in a way that normal people can understand & he doesn't put students on the spot for answers. Don't take this class with anyone else!
This professor is awesome. If you just study on a regular basis, you'll do great. I got an A in this class and I didn't have to study for the final exam because Mr. Whittlesey explains everything perfectly. Do not take this class with any other teacher. Whittlesey is the way to go. Great respect for this man.
Professor Whittlesey is Awesome! He makes math less intimidating and explain each step using colored markers. Professor Whittlesey doesn't put students on the spot for answers. Don't take this class with anyone else or you'll be missing out!
Professor Whittlesey is the best math instructor I have ever had. He truly cares about you passing, he is very clear when he presents his material, gives more than just one example, he will make sure you're comfortable within the classroom setting to ask all questions you may have. If you are intimidated by math this would be the class to take.
He is very nice and super helpful. All of his tests but the final are take home. He gives out a lot of extra credit as well. He does whatever it take to help you understand the material.
Best professor ever! This is my second time taking this class. I failed the first time but believe me if I would have taken him from the beginning I'm sure I would have passed. Professor Whittlesey breaks math down so good a kindergarden student would understand it! Take him!
Just the best! This professor is easy to understand, but just in case you don't he is always willing to help.
Super smart, but treats students like idiots. He literally told us all on the first day of class: "If you passed the last math with a C, you won't pass this class". He puts too much detail in his lectures to where its confusing. He didn't care for homework and that didn't help at all. Terrible Professor.
Anyone who says he is not a good prof. is WRONG! I have took this prof. for 0018, 0028, and now 1033 and he is awesome. He actually teaches unlike some prof. He always offer extra help after class and during his office hours. Not strict on attendance but of course this is math how can you miss several days and pass. Gives extra credit. Student assigns there own homework. I passed with a B without the book. Take him
Be ready to get nit-picked on every aspect of your work. He is a cool teacher, but being cool doesn't prepare you for future math classes. He makes even the most confident student in math feel like a failure. He grades like a nazi. First two weeks he goes on and on about being an easy going teacher, DONT BE FOOLED - THAT ALL CHANGES!
Take home tests (they can be difficult-don't wait until the last minute), some quizzes in class, no HW, crystal clear when he is teaching. If you don't understand, ask and he's happy to help. Study for your final! He makes it worth 300 points on 1000 point scale. I've always been terrible at math and I know way more than I ever did. Apply yourself!
head this warning if you are not the best math student. His take home tests and quizzes are ridiculously hard. My biggest mistake was thinking take home tests mean an easy A. Do not rely on mathway or have a friend do your test. The final is worth 30% of your grade and you will most likely fail if you don't understand the material. Be careful!
He is super sarcastic and treats students like idiots. He had no normal classroom structure, so it was confusing. If you don't speak up in class he will completely skip over a chapter regardless if you really know it or not. Wouldn't take again.
I absolutely LOVED this professor! I've always struggled with math, but the way he explains everything so casually made it so much easier. He is extremely sarcastic, blunt, and to the point, which is why I loved his class! He does expect students to speak up and participate. He doesn't assign HW but you need to study for the final.
Professor Whittlesey gave take home tests, and online quizzes. He will be there for you if you request it. Having contact through participation with him in class is absolutely essential. Study hard and do the homework (even though it is not mandatory)!
He's a nice guy but he doesn't really teach you! He only does examples that he feels like doing and only what he thinks is necessary. He acts as if you should know everything that he does. He also grades very hard on his test and quizzes even though they are online and take home and doesn't show you your grades.
To be honest this class is nothing that i expected. He's condescending to his students and is never clear on what he is teaching. Although the concepts are easy, he is not a very good teacher. No homework, only quizzes and tests which are difficult and without studying alone are unpassable with just his lectures. Wouldnt take another class with him
At first his class seemed like it was going to be a piece of cake, no homework, take home test... then i actually sat through his lectures. he is not a good teacher. I have taught myself everything through webassign... he is very sarcastic, which is fine but makes it hard to ask questions because im expecting a sarcastic remark back.
Best math professor I ever had, actually made algebra completely understandable and easy to absorb. Honestly, he is the definition of what a teacher should be. When signing up for math courses I always check to see if he teaches any, even though he may not. 10/10 would like him as a teacher again.
If you are looking for a helpful professor, this is not your guy. He is rude and teaches in a way so monotonous that you will have to hit yourself to stay awake. Good luck.
Professor Whittlesey class was very boring. He mostly lecture the whole time and this was not a lecture class. His test are take home but they are hard. I received a 89 on all three.
He is very helpful but, what's the point? He gave us our grade in the class literally the class before the final exam. The final exam study guide was just a list of chapters we went over the entire semester. Basically, that meant study every single thing we ever learned. Its very frustrating to know where you stand in a class the last day of class.
Class only worth 1000 pts. If you don't have 700 pts before the final you better pass the final it's worth 30% (the other 300 pts). Even if you have 600 pts before the final you have to get atleast 100 pts out of 300 to atleast get a C. Homework-100 pts, 3 chapter Test-480 pts, Lab assign. 100 pts, Final 300 pts, and Attendance 20 pts. Good luck
I've never had an issue with math, but I was struggling with this teacher. Be ready to basically teach yourself. He reads straight from the textbook so be sure to buy it. He spends more time telling you random facts and stories that don't pertain to what he's teaching. Says attendance doesn't count, but you better believe that it does.
At first I thought he was a lay back teacher, but when it got closer to homework, test, and the final exam he became worst. If you ask a question he will make you feel like an idiot, and he is very sarcastic. He went over the syllabus for 3 weeks, then step by step on Webassign.
This class was hard but it wasn't the profs fault. It was a 6 week class. He was good at explaining things and used lots of colored markers . I struggled in this same class last semester. Whittlesey made it easy to understand and I did well except for the final. He told us what would be on it, but it was still difficult. I should of studied more.
I took Whittlesey for all my math classes at Valencia. He is an awesome professor. He wants to see you pass and does everything he can to help you do that. With that being said you do have to do the work. All the tests but the final are take home! He doesn't require you to do homework but he does give extra credit if you do. I would take he again!
Whittlesey is a very good prof overall. He works problems out of the book that are a lot like the ones in the mandatory homework. I didn't like the My Mathlab part that much, but tests were fair. He told us almost exactly what would be on the final and that helped me to study. Oh, you get bonus points sometimes too. I would take him again!
He's very wise and knows what he's talking about. He gives Extra Credit opportunity for almost everything. He gives you all the homework through mymathlab and only assigns take home quizzes. If you pay attention it's an easy A. He goes over everything he explains and if you catch an error in his class you get extra credit. Would take again 100%
Willing to work with you and more than fair grader. Just apply yourself in class and get an A. I enjoyed the class and if you dont get a good grade in this class you didn't even try/apply yourself. There are plenty of bonus points and take home tests and class can be quite enjoyable. Professor Whittlesey wants you to learn and pass the class.
He gives a lot of extra credits, and all of his tests are done from your home. But I don't like this professor at all. He is super satirical; I don't even feel relaxed to ask a simple question because he will manage to find a joke about it. He teaches in a way so systematic and monotonous that you have to hit yourself hard to stay awake.
I never had a prof who explains math better then Prof W. He wants everyone to pass and gives many chances to get extra credit. I like that he uses different colored markers for each step. He has the best handwriting and is really good at drawing on the board. BTW his voice is not a monotone and he can be heard by all. Would take him again!
I really like Professor Whittlesey and I have never even spoken one word to him. I've learned a lot in his class and he has made math much easier for me. Anybody complaining about him is probably mad that they didn't show up to class and ended up failing. If you go to class, do homework and study you're golden. & the chapter tests are take home!!
HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! Professor Whittlesey made this class my most enjoyable math class far and away. His assignments are clear cut, and easy to do, and the tests are challenging, yet forgiving. By far the most generous teacher with additional credit, and gives amazing feedback on tests.
Professor Whittlesey does care a lot about his class and tries his best to be a great professor. He'll be able to explain anything that you don't understand using patterns, just ask him after class.
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS PROF. He explains everything so clearly, he is organized, understanding and generous. He gives second chances on all quizzes, so if you mess up you can try again! He is willing to stay after class to help you and is dedicated to being a great math professor.
he gives you take home test... the final is 30% of ur grade so if you make sure you know the stuff you can get a easy A. he is mad cool and super smart at math. if your bad at math, take him, if your good at math, take him lol.
Hands down, the best math teacher in this school! He is funny, intelligent and likes class participation. Easy A if you do the homework and pay attention in class. Explains everything in clear details and does not work you hard. Very respectful and easy to talk to. Take this is you want to actually learn and enjoy doing it!
Don't take this class, I attended all class and I did good on all my test and the Final screwed me over because he separates it into 2 parts which are annoying because you can see your grade for part 2 you just have to hope and see what final grade you get once the semester is over. Overall so annoying and take another professor who grades fairly,
Take this professor!! I struggle with math so my main goal was to pass this class and he is great at explaining things and doesn't get frustrated when you ask a bunch of questions. For the final though you have to know EVERYTHING to pass the class!
I took Professor Whittlesey's college algebra class during summer term. He's very sarcastic and very frank with students, which can come off as being rude. Because of this, I pwe sonally, I didn't feel comfortable asking questions in class. Homework as well as chapter test are online. The final exam is in class, which he gives a study guide for.
I loved having Professor Whittlesey for College Algebra. I took his class while still duel enrolled in HS (while taking 8 other classes), and he made this class a breeze; and I suck at math. All tests are take home except for the final and homework is online. Half off all test had an online portion where you're allowed several attempts. Easy A!
He is a great professor! I took him for College Algebra, he works at a steady pace and makes sure everyone understands what they are doing. All tests are take home and he gives lots of opportunity for bonus points. 10/10 recommend taking him for as many classes as you can!!
He may come off as abrasive but he teaches so that you learn the material. If you are lazy and not willing to put in work, then he is not for you. All tests are take home except the final. If you just cheat on the tests you have no chance. The final is 30%, is in two parts, and you must score at least a 50% on it to pass the class.
Professor Whittlesey is great professor. All tests are take home expect the final. If you pay attention in class you should be able to pass. I've taken math 3 times prior to this class and failed. This class made me feel confident in maths. Professor Whittlesey is funny and is a great teacher.
Prof. Whittlesey wants his students to pass his class. All his tests are take home so you literally have the ability to use any resource around you to get a 100% on the teat but you have to work for it. Come exam time, he wants you to prove that you know how to do the work, given his tests were take home. Overall pretty straight forward class!
Mr. W is great! I'm an older student who doesn't have lots of extra time. I appreciate his teaching style, use of colors, and many examples of how to do problems. He's a tough, but fair test grader and the tests are take home. He even loaned me the book because I didn't have financial aid. I failed with a different prof but not with him!
While I passed the class and learned a lot, his teaching style wasn't for me. Although I personally won't take him again, I do recommend his class if you are a visual learner as he gives multiple examples and works out homework problems for you. The tests are all take home; take this seriously!! Learn the material for the final as that test is not.
I have never been good at math but he broke things down into a simple form that I was able to comprehend. The online homework is easy and it is such a useful tool. Professor W and the online portion go very well with each other. I love that he has a system for missing class-3 free passes. He is very organized and I appreciate his use of colors.
Highly recommend. He teaches step-by-step so little room for confusion. Attendance is mandatory. Online homework (MyMathLab) allows several attempts with practice questions. Tests are take home and/or online. He goes over what appears on the finals. Showing work on tests is very important!! Extra credit opportunities. No book needed.
Prof Whittlesey is an amazing math teacher, honestly one of the best I've ever had in all of my schooling. He teaches everything step by step and uses different colors to denote different steps in solving a problem. If you come to class and pay attention you'll pass with no problem. If you're lazy and don't bother showing up, you have no chance.
Really awesome professor who cares about his students. He loves to help his students but you have to put it in the work and effort. Would love to take him as a professor again.
Prof. Whittlesey allows you to take test homes. HW isnt an Excessive amount, code needed. He carefully explains the material so that its clearly understood. There is no Midterm and the final is divided in 2 parts. He gives a study guide for the final. Extra credit is available. He gives you the tools to succeed. Easy class if you put in the work.
He's not very conversational, and he mostly just lectures. He teaches pretty well, and allows you take tests home. I passed his class so he's pretty good.
The best math prof! Explains material so it is to be understood very easily. Only talks about relevant things. Sometimes says a funny joke. Homework is acceptable amount. Most test were take home. He will prepare you for everything on chapter tests as well as the finals. Gives room for extra credit points.
Professor Whittlesey is excellent. He explains clearly what is going to be on the assessments and homework, and really does a great job outlining his grading criteria. He isn't the best at returning emails, but he is a great professor that cares about his students and makes math really easy to understand.
You have to do the assignments and tests online, take notes and attend class and his lectures in order to pass. He allows re-takes for his online exams. He is willing to explain things very smoothly and makes his syllabus very clear. Overall, a very well respected professor who knows his job and what he's teaching to his students.
First time Ive taken math in years and was very nervous but his lectures were broken down so well and made so easy to understand. Hes extremely patient and very respectable. Plenty of extra credit was given and the homework is fairly manageable. Did not require textbook itself. Highly recommend for anyone taking College Mathematics.
Very cool guy, laid back and funny. Although, his lectures can be long and boring if you're already good at math. Super easy course load, his classes were lectures and homework was all online. Gives extra credit very often. Strict test grader. He's very intelligent and knows what he's talking about so don't try to argue about things!
Almost all test are take home, dont let him trick you with the first test, he pranks you. Honestly he is not a bad guy, he is just insanely sarcastic and talks way to much. If you take him for a 3 hour class good luck. He moves so slow and you dont understand him, asks a question and he makes you feel stupid. If u have no choice, just take em.
Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take his class in person due to COVID, but I could tell from his discussion posts and emails that he is a fun teacher. He did not give any help other than the textbook provided videos and assignments through MyLab, but since I am a math person it was not horribly difficult.
He was a great and funny teacher. He is also very helpful and would help you after class if you still didn't understand something. His lectures were long but were pretty good and he taught well. He made the class entertaining sometimes too which was really nice!
If you do everything you will pass. After 3 missed assignments it will be -20, and it will bring your grade down bad. Uses mathlab and he does not make this clear. If you miss assignments because of this he does not let you retake. If you miss the fact that all work is on mathlab you won't pass. Cool dude, didn't teach. Passable with minimal effort
Mostly all done on Math lab. He is very understanding and helpful. Very strict on attendance and You will fail If you do not do a few of his attendance requirement's. Math is hard for me. So i really had to work hard. Over all he is a good professor.
The professor is not meant to be an online professor. Responds to your emails in weeks. Did not personally teach anything, just directed us what chapter to read on MYmathLab and all the hw's and tests done on MathLab. Very strict on attendance and no second chances at all. I don't know how he has 4.5/5. Very untrue!
There's a ton of math homework though mymath lab. The HW is graded light while the quizzes are graded heavy. BEWARE, the final is worth 300 points towards your grade. So, if you aren't a math genius and don't keep a high A in the class at all times you most likely WON'T be passing.
One of the nicest professors. Truly cares about his students. Do the assignments on the My math lab, do his quizzes and you will be fine. I took him online and had much communication. He is great over all!
Dr. Whittlesey has lots of opportunities for extra credit. He has weekly attendance that's shown by doing assignments in class each week. Beware that his homework assignments aren't taken in late. His communication and expectations were clear, and overall his lecture content was very video heavy but good. You have multiple tries for tests too.
As a professor, he's great. Not very responsive as he mentions he's a tech dinosaur but is understanding. You have a few mathlab assignments a week and a few module tests. If you take notes on the homework and write examples, the 15 question tests are easy. Overall if you do your work, and try, its an A!
Great professor! He gives extra credit and his quizzes only give one question that are mostly based on your attendance. Take him! :-)
He is amazing as a professor and human. He truly cares about his students and their success. He uses Mathlab for assignments and quizzes too! It is mostly self taught, but if you ever need help, he is more than willing. He has changed my perspective on math as a whole. Take him, you wont regret it!!!
I took him online his class wasnt the hardest in the world if you can time manage and keep track of things. I wouldnt recommend for people who like tk procrastinatie It s important to remember that he usually gives 2-3 assignments every week and 4 tests. Note: if you score lower than a 50 precent on the final you will automatically fail the course.
He is by far the best math teacher I have ever had. The course is clear with what is needed to pass and homework and tests are on Mathlab. You can watch videos or read the text to understand topics. He is very kind and cares about his students. I would take him every math class I could. 11/10 professor and class
I took this class online, assignments are easy if you study and practice with examples and videos provided in Mathlab. There are tests at the end of each chapter except the last one and he gives you 3 opportunities and enough time to take the test. There are homework's every week and he also provides extra credit.
He was fine. He gives extra credit points every week for completing a 2Q quiz. Honestly the only thing I didn't like was that his assignments wouldn't show up on my canvas calendar. He will post at the beginning of the ch with the due dates so only that original post would show up on the To Do. I got a 56% on my final and went from a 95% to an 84%.
Overall easy class if you can keep up with due dates. Wasn't a fan on how his modules were set up. He makes 1 reminder page that tells you when everything for the module is due, making it very easy to miss assignments. The work itself is easy, he gives helpful videos. Final is online and is timed. Gives bonus points at end of semester if earned.
GREAT PROFESSOR!! All you have to do to pass this class is the homework that he gives every other week and exams once a month! It is impossible to fail this class. TAKE HIM
You can't be lazy in this course. If you pay close attention to the examples, you will not fail. He will respond if you do not understand the videos will definitely help you. I took this course online and I know if I would have had him in person, I would have gotten an A. This is a great Professor and a wonderful person inside and out.
This course is what you make of it. I kept up to date with the assignments (which took up a chunk of my time) and maintained a high A. Professor Whittlesey is nice and straightforward. I had some technical difficulties with the final exam and he was very kind about it. No honorlock. I highly encourage you to take his class!
Highly recommend! All the assignments are on MyMathLab, and what I really loved about him was that he goes back into the tests after they were auto-graded and give students partial credit for almost correct answers. It took my final exam from a 75% to an 87% and let me keep an A in the class. Plus other extra point opportunities too
You learn by watching YouTube videos... While homework wasn't too difficult, it became quite stressful after seeing five, twelve-minute videos on how to solve the equation.
Very caring professor! Takes time to review students' auto-graded tests to ensure they're accurately graded. Gives a timeline of due dates so you know what to expect- no surprises, no confusion. Communicates. Organized. Very supportive. Watch vids (Burger vids are awesome). Tests are timed- main challenge. Homework is manageable. Excellent course!
Professor Whittlesey is an organized, caring instructor. The course is math-heavy but manageable with dedication. Utilize resources like Unstuck ai and the free textbook to succeed. Attendance is mandatory, so stay engaged. Overall, a solid class.
Workload was light. EVERYTHING is on Pearson. You need to be aware of the due dates because they don't show on canvas. Only thing is the semester ends in 2 weeks and he has yet to put 1 grade in Canvas. It took 3 weeks for him to get back to my email. If its urgent, I would see him in person. He is very nice. No extended deadlines. Turn in on time
Dave is a good professor and his class has been fairly easy. All you need to do is complete the assignments on Pearson on time in order to pass.Although some cons were that he puts in grades last minute.The semester is over in 2 days and their has yet to be anything graded.Make sure to PRINT the course timeline.Assignments will not show in canvas.
Do not take his online class. Very lazy grader, he waits until the last minute to put in any grades. No announcements or reminders. The guy just lets the class run, none of the videos or content are of his own. 100% recommend if you are bad at math and need to actually learn.
He doesn't transfer grades from MathLab to canvas, so you will have to check your grades on MathLab since all of the work is on there. There are videos made by other people put on canvas that you will have to watch to understand the material.
It's an easy class, do your work, and you'll pass with an A. An easy going professor.
The course itself wasn't too hard, but this specific class was interesting to say the least. It is basically run by the students, and the teacher is minimally involved. Grades are due today; not a single grade has been put into the gradebook. If you are confident in your math abilities, take this class. If not, I would suggest looking for another.
lots of homeowork. does not teach uses youtube videos as your lecture but none are him teaching. he does not respond to emails on canvas or outlook. does not grade at all. teacher is minimally involved. if you can teach yourself then this class is for you.
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