He teaches how to understand ideas, not just how to memorize steps to solve a problem.

His lectures at the beginning were a bit confusing but as long as you go to class you'll be fine. He gives practice exams before the midterm and the final and they help a great deal. He likes answering questions in class so don't hesitate to ask. He claims he gives out pop quizzes often but expect very few.

super nice guy test are really easy one of my favorite professors does make stuff a little confusing. also practice test are almost identical to the actual test.

Assigns weekly homework from the textbook, you must complete 8/10 homework assignments or else you fail the course. The weekly discussion quizzes, only 1/2 problems. He is welcoming & funny, attend office hours for extra help. Practice exams are identical to tests. His lectures can be confusing. He is a great teacher and wants you to succeed!

While lecture isn't mandatory he does occasionally do pop quizzes in lecture or will randomly take roll. He's a nice guy and a pretty cool professor but he tends to start rambling about something unrelated. Make sure to go to his office hours though! He also does Online quizzes in discussion (or additional lecture) every week as well as homework.

Professor Weisbart's lectures are very heavy with information, so you should come to class if you want to pass. He uses ALEKS instead of a textbook which might seem like you will save money, but you have to pay for the prescription.

David was a great teacher. His lectures have a lot of information but the concepts are straightforward. Take advantage of his online office hours to reinforce the concepts you learn and just try your best. My favorite part about his class was that we were able to apply pre calculus concepts to solve Calculus/Physics type problems.

The most genuine, caring professor I have ever met. He really wants to see you succeed in all the things you pursue. He doesn't teach BS shortcuts that prohibit your ability to wholeheartedly UNDERSTAND the concepts. Take him if you want to learn. "Highschool teaches you how to be a mechanic. College teaches you how to be an engineer."-Davie

Weisbart usually just over explains a lot of topics. He's very lenient on due dates for homework. He's very caring and your success is his #1 priority, ask him and he'll help even if it means no sleep for him.

Weisbart always over explains everything however he is not a bad professor and is very kind. This exam are made for everyone to get a low score so its normal if you study hard and ask your TA for help and you will be fine

Great class. Funny professor and will explain things thoroughly.

It all depends on the TA that you have for the homework. During lecture he straight mobs through it with near to no break. However, he'll let you interrupt him if you don't know what the flip is going on to ask questions. Brilliant guy/

David is very accessible. He has office hours, and he devotes his attention to his students. If there was a concept that was hard to grasp, he would make sure to address it to the best of his abilities. His tests are hard, but the way he teaches math is very unique. Attendance is necessary to pass, and you cannot do just the bare minimum.

Dave is a great professor. Although his lectures were difficult to understand sometimes, he always explains things in detail. A great, caring and passionate guy. His office hours are very helpful, the midterms and final wasn't hard at all. I thought his class was fair. Wasn't hard if you attended all the lectures, discussions, and do all your work.

Dave is a really caring guy and is very accessible outside of class. He teaches the class as if everybody is super passionate about math and gets deep into hard proofs , but he's a brilliant and funny man. The homework load depends on your TA. You have to really pay attention and can only do well if you go to all office hours.

Dave did a really good job keep me invested in the math program. He forces you to try and learn, and if you don't try you're going to have a headache. If you just follow the mentality of "go to class then go home" you will absolutely do awful in this class; he teaches it more for science majors than he does for the average liberal studies kid.

He's very nice guy and an amazing person. However his class was difficult but he realized that fact and sympathy on his students. Take him for any math course he teaches.

To be honest, this class (particularly the homework and midterms) was rather difficult at times, but if you show up to lecture and go out of your way to show him that you care about this class, he'll be more than willing to help you out. In fact, he's really helpful and friendly towards those who put in the effort. I'd definitely recommend him.

All you had to do was go to lecture. Some people found his lectures overcomplicated because they are used to doing math a certain way, he teaches you the fundamentals and helps you understand what you're doing. He lets you redo homework for full credit. Midterms are exactly like the study guide. Final is composed of q's from the midterms. EASY

attendance is not mandatory but go! he posts his annotated slides on ilearn. has in person and online office hours. put the effort you'll pass.

It's so weird that the student below is upset because "he teaches you the basic fundamentals" and that the class is "nothing like what you learned in high school." Such common and immature complaints. Isn't it the point to learn something new? You're in college now after all. Right? This was the best math class I've ever taken. Great guy too.

I will admit, David was quite the enigma. His lecture style was pretty unique, to say the least, but the dude was very caring and nice. The way he teaches math concepts can be confusing at first, but if you keep going to office hours and really try to do the practice problems, then I'd say it's very possible to get an A in the course :)

I just finished his Math 5 class. I gotta agree with the two comments below. It was definitely different, but once I realized what it was all about, it was REALLY good! Come in with an open mind and you'll learn a lot. I've never learned so much in a class. Follow the advice in the syllabus and ask lots of questions. You can get an A. I did!

He posts all lecture notes online before lecture so you can come in prepared. He teaches everything from basic principles, so you really don't have to memorize and can really understand things. Exams are like the practice problems, homework, and worksheets, and he reviews these problems as examples in lecture. Don't miss lecture. I loved his class!

Honestly, if you have a brain you can easily pass his class. His test questions are extremely simple and he provides practice problems that mirror the test. I been to class four times. First day, First and Second Midterm, and Final and I easily got an A. Gives around 3 percent in extra credit too, so super easy

I had Weisbart for Precal and I thought at first the class would be a self-learning nightmare with his complex lectures. But its honestly an eye-opening yet challenging course. To get a B confidently, you need to commit to the optional homework, go to T.A office hours not his, and really focus on his study guide practice exams and that's it.

I took precalc with him and didn't really get why he did things the way he did at the time. Now, it's a year later and I get it. It helped me so much with my later math and physics classes. He gives you everything you need to do well, just trust him and study hard. It was the best class I've ever had. He's very kind and never makes you feel dumb.

The way he teaches is much more valuable and easier than what you learned in high school once you take the time to understand what he is doing. Don't skip class if you struggle with math and try to go to office hours as much as possible because that's where you'll get the most help. Do the study guides because they're very similar to the exams!!!

He explains problems very carefully and happily answers questions. He teaches you how to reason rather than just have you memorize steps. Some students think that he overcomplicates things, but actually, the ideas he teaches makes calculations so much simpler. I loved his lectures and I'll really miss this class. Not easy, but worth it!

David is a heart-felt professor, he ensures his students get the best grade they can get. He has weekly quizzes, but they are stress free. He automatically gives you 100% just for submitting, and an extra .2 (a total of 1.2/1) if answered correctly. His way of teaching is very different from HS precal, so don't come into lecture w/ low expectations

David wants you to do well. If youre willing to put the work in, he is willing to help. Go to ALL his office hours. If your TA is good at teaching, go to theirs too. ALWAYS learn from your mistakes on midterms and quizzes bc theyll pop up later. Get to know David, hes a great guy. Hardest math class Ive taken, but so interesting and worth it.

I had the opportunity to have Dr. Weisbart as my precalc professor. Let me just say, I did not know I was capable of learning so much about precalc in such little time. He is the most caring and compassionate teacher I have had. I strongly recommend you go to his office hours because HE IS THERE TO HELP!! Start working on syllabus problems asap!!

David is the most chill person. Just go to his office hours because the problems he goes over in office hours helps with exams as they show up again on midterms and the final. Also go over your two midterms and quizzes as it repeatedly shows up on exams especially the final.

Dr. Weisbart could be a tad eccentric at times, but at the end of the day he was a great professor who was clearly passionate about what he was talking about. He was a tad fast at times, but if you can keep up and take good notes you'll pass his class.

Professor Weisbart is an amazing professor. Although some material was pretty difficult, he was so helpful and offered extra online office hours and review sessions. You definitely have to put in some work, but it is all worth it in the end. He really appreciates when students try their best and show improvement. Such a great guy.

Took this in Fall 2019 and his class was not bad. He's a good teacher and honestly if you just do the hw and follow along during lectures, you should pass. His grading is super generous and if you don't pass I don't know what to tell you lol.

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His teaching is definitely different than regular Pre-Calc. He doesn't want you to fail though. Genuinely cares about his students and tries his best to help. Homework assignments confused me, gave pop quizzes (just attendance points). The practice problems from his syllabus are GOLD. Master those and you'll be set. I would recommend :)

He really cares about his students and their success in the class. However, he goes really fast with the content in lectures and sometimes expects you to learn a portion of the slides on your own with the videos he posts. Do the practice problems and attend office hours and you'll do well in the class.

Go to his office hours early, they tend to fill up fast. Exams mirror homework and in-class questions. Don't be afraid to ask him for supplemental questions on tricky concepts. This class covers most of the precalc from high school, and if you show your work neatly you should do well.

He's a good guy & cares abt his students. The material is difficult. Most ppl took AP Calc but still had trouble with this class. Wording of stuff is very weird and difficult to understand. Not a lot of homework, your final is basically your grade. Getting a good TA will help you a lot. He lectures every class, materials r free. Took it online.

Hard material, good professor cares about students. Problems are worded weird but manageable. Syllabus contains numerous problems, do them. Ask questions, go to office hours if stuck on hw.

Took this class and had him MATH 149B the quarter after. My is definitely my favorite math professor and he made learning probability so much fun. I am planning to take quantitative economics for my masters program because I enjoyed these classes so much.

Professor Weisbart is an easy teacher when I took his class. All you have to do is complete all the quizzes and surveys before the final. Furthermore, as long as you watch the lectures on canvas and take good notes from the discussions, it will help you pass.

David is a genuine guy that is really passionate about his job, like it's really obvious he loves doing what he does. The only problem is that he doesn't explain all the steps and expects students to self teach themselves the lessons before entering class. He also has a really confusing way of explaining, but other than that he's a good professor!

very nice and passionate guy, class material is very hard and he expects you to learn the material before the lecture, very confusing way of teaching the material and not very thorough with his explainations, the class material is hard the final is not as long as you study all the practice problems he gives you + it's also open book

Awesome guy and super easy to get along with. Accepts late assignments and will work with you if you put in the time. Final is 50% and is difficult so don't miss lecture

Don't go to lectures expecting it to be like the homework. Not mandatory but definitely recommend going to lecture as he will drop important info every now and then. Homework heavy but as long as you do it you'll have 100% before the final. Prof definitely cares about his students and wants everyone to pass.

People who are complaining about David is someone who is not academically ready. Sure, his course materials are tough. However, now I am in the higher divs, his lessons help a lot. He is hilarious and actually really caring to his students. Any concerns you have, he will stay even 40 minutes after class to hear you out. Great professor, for sure.

Dr. Weisbart gets a lot of flak on Rate My Professors. Mostly for his lectures, which are definitely weird for a freshman class. This is why I rated him a four: he is very caring. He will spend a lot of time with his students after class if needed. Your only real test is the final, which is completely open note, and the rest are take home.