I can’t say enough wonderful things about Dr.Raffaelle. He teaches the class in a mechanical process, step by step. Tests are just like the homework, so you should do it. Doesn’t take roll, but if you don’t go to lecture you will fail! Anyone going on to study PHY 115/116 should take his class. When he is not in class or lab he is in his office.

Great teacher love the subject matter and is clear in his explanations.

The subject is hard, but he makes it easier because he explains things so well. He is always willing to help students and his personality is really good.

He is a wonderful teacher and very helpful. If you ask for help you will get it and be successful in his class.

He is so funny and he makes the subject clearer. He doesn't mind helping and he wants u to be successful u can tell that he loves physics...great funny helpful guy

Likes what he does and it shows. Has sixth sence of his students. Knows how to read them and teach to them.

He is a great teacher. Yes, Physics is hard, and he does expect you to study hard in his class.It is possible to get good grade in his class if you really try. You will like his teaching method. He is extremely helpful.

I have got to say that Mr. Raffaelle is by far the best teacher I have ever had. Before I took his class, I was freaking out over physics, now that the semester is over I could not be more thankful to have to have taken his class! He is helpful, funny, SUPER intelligent, and makes physics interesting! great teacher! oh yeah..he's also a hottie! :)

I was dreading taking physics before this class, but Dr. R made the class surprisingly pain-free and easy. He is very smart, and made all the concepts easy to understand. I recommend the summer session, as the tests are a MC/free response combo and the lab reports are significantly condensed. Tests were straightforward, just like the book. Take it!

Very good teacher. The subject is hard but he makes it fun and enjoyable.

When I first enter the class I was so worried, but he made the class so easy to understand and he is so smart and so enthusiastic about what he is teaching. It is hard to find a teacher like that. He is also very helpful. I was basically at his office hours all the time and he didn't mind helping me. He is a great guy and an awesome professor

easy going professor

Physics was my biggest fear before taking this class with Dr. Raffaelle. Lucky me, I had the best Physics teacher on the planet for my first Physics class! He is awesome!!He makes Physics sooo fun and interesting! Seriously, he is 100% the best ever!!

i feared going into physics but dr. raff explained everything very very clearly and easy to understand. people from other phy classes were so lost or at the point of failing until they started attending his lectures. do the hw and study for quizzez! hes so laidback, friendly, funny and smart! excellent professor! HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM! go to SI too!

Dr.Raffaelle is a EXCELLENT professor! He loves to teach, he make physics fun and relatable to the world. If his office is open and you have a quick question ask; he doesn't bit. Dr.Raffaelle's lectures are structure, interesting, and if you get lost make sure to ask 'how you get there or I missed that?' Wouldn't have pass phy without Dr.Raffaelle

He is a funny teacher and he really knows his stuff. He tends to teach as if you already know as much about physics as he does, which makes it confusing. He grades the homework really hard, but physics is a tough subject. If you want higher than a C going to SI is a must.

This class is really tough, but Dr. Raffaelle is a top notch professor. I've heard horror stories about other professors, but he is by far the best one at GCC. He teaches at a good pace and makes sure everyone understands the concepts.He asks why and explains how something works during lectures. I got an A in this class but I studied HARD. Use SI

first of all i hate fhpsics but Dr. Raffaele made it so easy even though i dropped this class but iam so happy becaue i took his class

I LOVE Dr. rAFFAELE AND I LOVE HIS CLSSES

Great teacher difficult class. Do all your homework, do all your homework over about 3 times before tests, check with other class mates before you turn you home work and labs in. Do well on the retake test (it's easier then the original. There are 2 types of test so look at class mates tests to study as well). Show up to the SI instructor classes.

He is one of the best professors I have ever had for a science class, he is very clear explaining all the topics and very helpful when you have any question, just turn in all the homework and be sure to know each exercise for the tests.

Dr. Raffaelle really knows his stuff. He makes very difficult concepts very easy to understand. His tests are straightforward. Just do the hw TWICE and you'll be ready for the test! Took him during the summer.

Dr. Raffaelle is very knowledgeable in what he does. He doesn't mess around but rather gets to the point and explains concepts extremely well. Our class consistently had the highest class averages throughout the PHY 111 classes and it wasn't coincidence. Amazing teacher, if you wanna do well in Physics, I highly recommend him.

For a physics class, it's definitely important to choose a professor that will always be there to help and makes everything easy to understand. David Raffaelle was definitely that professor. I suggest studying really hard and definitely making time for the homework. If you don't apply the time, you will struggle in this class. Overall though, great guy. He makes learning the material interesting, and he's hilarious!

I LOVE Dr Raffaelle. He's very smart, knows the subject. He's very helpful when you ask him for help. He never tells you what to do, but always guide you to the right answer. He gives extra credit opportunities which really helps. Just do the HW problem a couple times and you will pass class. He makes you want to change your major to physics!!!

I took this class in the summer. The professor is very clear and makes the class bearable throughout the three hours stay. The homework is rather difficult so go to SI for help. The SI is very helpful before taking the test and explaining homework problems. Going to the SI's office hours is very similar like going to a discussion section. Good luck

He's very clear and organized Class was often funny and he kept Physics interesting. Grades are based on POINTS from HW, Labs, & Tests. His class: explanation, examples, answers Q's, practice/homework (go to SI), & tests. Points add up at the end and could mean the difference between and A and a B. Turn in all homework and it will pay off.

I hate physics but Dr. Raffaelle is an amazing teacher. He really cares about the class and is always helpful. Tests can be hard, but do the homework and take good notes and you will be fine. If you have to take this class take it will him. Even though I hate the subject, Dr. Raffaelle was always helpful and made it worth showing up everyday.

He makes class interesting by making jokes and is generally very approachable if you have questions. Tests are all standardized from the book and look different from homework but the techniques are there. If you can do the homework without looking up the solutions on the internet, you will get an A.

HE DOES NOT SPREAD MISINFORMATION! This person doesn't understand how physics classes are structured. In an intro physics course, certain things are left out, or entire "truths" are not given in specific situations. Every low-level physics course is this way. HE IS A GREAT PHYSICS TEACHER! He's Helpful and will spend a lot of time with students.

He is a great teacher. He keeps the class interesting and teaches the material well. The class is paced very nicely so you never feel rushed or like there is no time to ask questions. Only problem is that his tests are standardized so they are a little hard to grasp at first but even if you don't do well on an exam you can make one up.

Dr. Raddaelle is a great physics teacher with a dry sense of humor. If you pay attention and work hard in his class, you will do well. He is extremely helpful if you visit him during his office hours, and will take time to explain things to you. All you have to do is ask. I never heard him give any false information.

He is phenomenal in how he organizes knowledge in a way that can be broken down and processed by his students. I implement how he asked questions because he asked them in a way that really made me think. He is fair in grading and believes more in quality of work than quantity. He also reads his class well and can adapt lessons to assure absorption.

He was a great teacher. I didn't find Physics to be very easy, but he helped make it as understandable as possible. There are about 10 hmk problems per chapter, and 4 exams. He allows a retake on one exam in case you miss or do poorly. I never felt rushed and he makes sure we all understand before moving on. He is super nice too.

He is always in his office during office hours are there to help you! You must study hard for this class. He gives lecture in a slow manner that won't bored you out but it will help you learn step by step. He is a good professor for those who are new to physics. I just graduated from high school and never took physics before but I ended up with A!

You must study hard for this class. He gives lecture in a slow manner that won't bored you out but it will help you learn step by step. He is a good professor for those who are new to physics. I just graduated from high school and never took physics before but I ended up with A!

Raffaele is an awesome teacher! He enjoys teaching physics and he's pretty funny! He also looks like Gary Busey! Finally, I highly recommend Mr Raffaele..

Easiest A ever! The exam was copy paste from the homework!! Just show up, do the homework and get an A

David Raffaele is probably one of the coolest professors I have had while being a GCC. I have taken both his classes 111-112. Show up to class and you will get an A. Attendance is mandatory but you will want to show up because he makes the material interesting. Awesome teacher. Trust me, TAKE HIS CLASSES!

He is a good guy. Pay attention and ask questions in class. The homeworks are the key. Understand the homework and you will understand the test. He always goes over the homework, so ask questions on the problems that you got stuck on.

Dr. Raffaelle is great professor. He teaches the way everyone understands, and is willing to help always. He makes physics fun and if you just rework homework problems before every exam you will get an A! One of the best teachers at GCC for sure! If you can't pass the class, it's on you!

The Doc is simply the best for entry level physics. Show up and do the homework and this is an easy A. DO THE HOMEWORK PERIOD and you will do well. He is the BEST! Would not have earned an A without the Doc.

This professor is beyond awesomeness ! Take him if you want to understand physics! He makes it a piece of cake

Loved this professor! This is definitely a tough subject, but just study really well and hard and you'll be fine. Also, if you have any questions, just stop by his office! He's super approachable and nice. Take advantage of your resources (tutoring, office hours, ect).

Dr. Raffaelle is a great teacher! There are four tests multiple choice and graded homework. You can retake one test. He is very open to questions in class. He is always available during office hours and other times to help. He is a funny guy and I enjoyed his class!

I absolutely loved this class. He makes sure that you understand the material before moving on. He has a dry kind of humor but I thought he was hilarious. He even laughs at his own jokes when no one else will. He makes class fun and interesting. I definitely recommend him!

PHY111 was great with Rafaelle. He explains physics clearly to everyone, and makes sure the class understands. He gives you a link in the syllabus for the free textbook you'd use for the class, but I never really used it. He has a sense of humor and some jokes. Approachable and nice. Homework isn't bad. Excellent Physics professor. Recommended!

You won't pass if you skip the lectures. This class requires strong critical thinking and algebra skills. Do the homework and make sure you understand it. Test problems are different enough from the homework to require serious thought to work out. He skimmed over a difficult chapter and the whole class' grades suffered for it.

Best physics professor at Glendale! His lectures are great. He makes material understandable and easy. Textbook is not used, but is helpful. 4 tests. 800 points. You need 720/800 points to get an A. Always willing to help outside of class. Final is cumulative. Attendance not required, but hard to learn physics by yourself. Take him! Recommended!

Raffaelle is a great teacher. I would highly recommend him to anyone. He is smart, funny, and gets the class involved.

I have never taken physics and I expected this class to be the end of me. However, Dr. Raffaelle made it doable. Class was never dull, he would always crack physic jokes. His notes are clear, concise and he explains everything to make sure we understand why it is the way it is. If you study the homework and his notes you will be fine.

Dr. Raffaelle takes what could be an incredibly challenging subject and makes it fun and interesting. The class is still a challenging one and keeping the material straight in your head can be difficult. But if you show up to class, do the homework and practice extra problems, you'll still sweat a little, but you'll get through.

If youre good at algebra you should be fine. He essentially breaks down (in a fun way) how physics is finding variables and plugging them into Equations. When youre in his lecture, sit to the left because hes right handed and his body can block his writing. Tests are multiple choice and taken in lab, so you have more than enough time for exams.

Great instructor. Sought out for Phy 112 next semester.

Best physics teacher out there. He KNOWS EVERYTHING, so incredibly knowlegable in this field. Makes lectures fun and it always joking around. Go to class, do the homework, go to tutoring and the class should go fine. Physics isn't easy and he knows that and tries to help students

Hes the BEST!!! Very very respectful and make lectures so fun!! Take his class

Dr. Raffaelle is honestly one of the best teachers I've ever had in all my years of schools. His lectures are easy to follow and he shows you every process step by step and even shows you different ways to apply physics equations to certain problems. Pay attention and you'll do really well.

Physics is a hard class over all but Dr. Raffaelle makes it worth it! He is very quick to move through things but if you are lost speak up or he will just move on. He is always willing to go over the homework and does offer some extra credit. He makes time for office hours too if you need a better clarification. Definitely worth taking with him.

Really good at explaining everything and answers any questions you may have

I took PHY 294aa in STEM Program during the summer. This year was the first time it was online, and it was the first time I took a physics class. The topics were interesting and explained in a way that is easy to understand as long as you listen. He even gave us opportunities to ask for certain learning topics depending on our interests.

Dr. Raffaelle is one of my favorites! He is a very caring and funny physics professor, answers all of your questions. The homework is very well representative of the tests. Labs are so easy. In fact, he does it with us. Very communicative and loves interacting with his students. I am sure the in-person classes will be even more fun. CHOOSE him.

It is physics, so it is difficult to an extent, but Raffaelle makes the subject very approachable. Went from terrified of the subject to one of my favorite classes of the semester. It is a decent bit of work and if you miss class, he does not have any notes he uploads. Important to attend. Very caring and a lot of dad jokes!

Can't say enough positive things about Raffaele. One of the best lecturers I've had. Makes a ton of jokes during lectures and he is really nice. Had him for live online which was a bit awkward, since he would pause and wait for people to answer, which was sometimes a decent bit. Overall, great lecturer, keeps things interesting and super kind.

He was just amazing! Very gentle, very very patient, and funny! If you do your homework or tests without correct answers and with the appropriate equations that fit the questions, he would give you some points for that. Just pay attention to the lecture, and his explanation from real life situation! You've got this...

He is just amazing! He is very gentle, very patient, and funny! If you do your homework or tests without correct answers and with the appropriate equations that fit the questions, he would give you some points for that. Just pay attention to the lecture, and his explanation from real life situation! You've got this...

He explains concepts well but tends to be all over the place when lecturing. He explains the equations once and expects you to remember so you definitely need to remember. Otherwise, very good professor. He does give a formula sheet for tests though which is a plus. You still need to remember how the equations work though.

If you are going to take this professor, be sure to put time outside of class to learn concepts. The concepts he goes over in class are very helpful, but the homework is sometimes different from his lectures. PHY 111 before this class is helpful (and also recommended), but is not really needed. One thing I will say though, he makes physics fun.

Professor Raffaelle is a very caring person who wants all of his students to succeed. He is always jolly and willing to answer questions. Make sure you put time outside of the class to practice (and understand) the homework problems to succeed. Great professor and highly recommended if you need to take PHY 121/122.

He is such a sweet professor! Just beware you might have to teach yourself the material outside of class, but he is very funny and will crack jokes in class and will relate them to the material. Very sweet man and will help you if you need! Loved him

This professor was AMAZING. His class was the third time I had taken Physics 1 and it was the first time it made sense. He is genuinely such a kind, funny, and caring professor. He grades the tests very fairly and gives partial credit. I look forward to taking his Physics 2 class.

I took Professor Raffaelle online and he was a great professor he was really helpful and would answer messages right away. We used a website you had to purchase to get access to your homework and the textbook. We had 3 unit exams and 1 final exam. Homework due every Sunday as well lab part. I would definitely recommend that you take him!

Dr. Raffaelle was a great professor. I would advise to keep up with the homework and not miss class, things can quickly get complicated with physics. Stay fresh and keep organized notes as well! My class was allowed one notecard per exam and all the notecards combined on the final, which helped a lot. Raffaelle's office hours are also very helpful.

Great professor

Took Raffaelle for Summer session and he is a genuinely great professor who cares about personal circumstances and wants to see people succeed in his course. There were 3 unit exams (with cheat sheets) and a final (with 4 cheat sheets) that weren't really too bad, you'll easily pass this class if you go to lectures and do the homework.

Took this course over the summer not knowing what to expect, especially since I had never taken a physics class. Very nice professor, he gives partial credit and is fair with his grading. There were 3 exams and a final, and all of them were allowed a cheat sheet. His explanations were easy to grasp, and he used real world examples all the time.