2.4

Dean Loring

Mathematics - Broward College (all campuses)

2.4
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
6%
Would Retake
120
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2.4
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.3
Clarity

6%

Would Retake

120

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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120 total ratings

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What Students Say

He's a great mathematician, but a bad teacher

MAC1105 - 3.0 rating

Get Ready to bleed from your eyes

STA2023 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

35%

Textbook Required

72%

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Reviews (119)
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COLLEGEALEGEBR
Jun 11, 2005

I had no problems with his teachings. I had 100% on my tests. I would take him again If i could.

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MAT1033
Jul 12, 2005

Hes a very patient teacher. i would recommend him to anyone interestd in takeing math at bcc north

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STA2023
Jul 13, 2005

I don,t like math at all, but he is awesome. Test from the class...I f you need any help, he will give you a hand. Very good profesor take his class!

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STA2023
Jul 30, 2005

great teacher! he is a helpfull teacher..tests are based on what he teaches in class w/ a combo of stuff from book.. if u do u're h.w and read the book the class is easy.gives helpful handouts.goes step by step and teaches untill u really understand the material.

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COLLALG
Aug 2, 2005

i was very skepical about takin this class bc i had a hard time takin intermed. alg.... but i ended up gettin an A in his class... as long as u study.. and do the homework.. u'll be good!

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MGF1106
Aug 15, 2005

Easiest math course I've ever taken. I got an A without studying and I normally struggle for C's in math. He let us us notes and book on the tests. He doesn't care about attendance either.

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MAT0024
Aug 20, 2005

he's nice, but very boring. I didn't understand his teaching style, but he did cut me a break, so for that im very thankful. He understands that students have lives, and he goes easy on the homework, but if your not good in math your definitely gonna need the math lab with this Prof.

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MAC1105
Sep 12, 2005

I don't know where all of these positive comments are comming from BECAUSE THEY ARE EXTREMELY MISLEADING!!! He is a very disorganized teacher. Writes all over the board and continues with lessons like there is no one else in the room but him (he's the only one that understands himself). VERY DISSAPPOINTING!!!

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MATH1105
Sep 12, 2005

I agree the comment listed below is very Misleading .This instructor is very unclear and and confusing . He makes alot of errors on his work .I am very Disappointed in this class .

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MAT1033
Sep 27, 2005

I think Dr. Loring is an amazing teacher. He teaches so that people that get mental blocks with Algebra (as I do) can understand it! He is so lenient, but of course, you have to do your part. I plan to take College Alg. with him!!!

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MAC1105
Oct 16, 2005

This teacher give handouts,makes a lot of mistakes when doing the problems in the blackboard, he writes all over the board , that gets to confuse you to the point that you do not if he is actually solving a problem or if he is just explaining why things had to be done the way he does them, sometimes he is in bad mood and bad bad handwriting. RUN!!!

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MAT1033
Dec 17, 2005

HIS TEACHING DRIVE ME CRAZY. VERY BORING. BUT I PASS WITH A C. BUT I WOULD'NT TAKE HIM AGAIN.

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MAT1033MAC1105
Jan 5, 2006

I must agree that Professor Loring is ver unorganized and is very confusing but he is a garanted "A" or "B" just do a little homework and you'll be fine. He is good if you just trying to get a grade but bad if your major requires math. I hate math and I got "B's" in both mac1105 and mat1033.

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MAC1105
Jan 9, 2006

He is the nicest guy. He makes his tests extremely similar to the homework and they are multiple choice! He does not put trick questions either, everything is straight forward. I recommend him!

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MAC1105
May 26, 2006

You've got to be kidding me. If you aren't willing to teach yourself, avoid this teacher. Go ahead and ask for a review and he'll just get mad. However, his grading curve is AWESOME. I got an A, but not from listening to this guy. He also makes a lot of mistakes in his math and you'll have to corret him again and again.

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MAC2233
Jun 3, 2006

Avoid this teacher!!!!!! Makes a ton of mistakes & looses track of what he was talking about. Listening to him makes you more confussed. Nice guy...but I wouldnt recommend him.

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MAC2233
Jun 9, 2006

What are these other people talking about! He is really cool and he gives mostly take home tests. Yes he is a little weird and makes mistakes but it is worth it bc he dosent care about attendence and the tests are just like the homework. If you can't get an A in this class then you are way too lazy becasue this class is designed for lazy people.

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MAT1033
Jun 21, 2006

He is not clear, mixes up numbers, and speaks in a demeaning manner to his students.

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MAT1033
Jun 22, 2006

STAY AWAY! HE IS VERY RUDE AND NASTY DOESN NOT RESPECT ANY STUDENTS AND GET IRRITATE VERY EASILY. DOES NOT LIKE FOR YOU TO ASK ?'S MAKE ALOT OF MISTAKES ON THE BOARD AND HE IS VERY RRRRRRRRRRUDE DO NOT TAKE HIM.

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MAT1033
Jul 28, 2006

Very Nice guy, but I have to agree....he does make alot of mistakes on the board while doing math problems in class. He gives you tons of Xtra credit for turning in HomeWork :) If you do the homework & study for his EASY math Tests.....you should have no problem getting an A or B. Super cool teacher, a bit nerdy.

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MAT1033
Aug 9, 2006

He is a horrible teacher. He basically just does the problems on the board and does not teach how to do them. He gets so confusing to the point that you don't even know what he's teaching anymore. He is also very rude and does not like when people ask him ?s. I e-mailed him last week about the class. Now the class is over and he still no response.

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MAT1033
Aug 14, 2006

I hated this class with a passion! every sec in there was killing my brain cells. This guy does the problems on the board and doesn't say which problem he is doing what chapter what property it is. He gives you pool problems which are to be checked along with the problem. He sucks and i dind't learn a damn thing! never agian beware

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MAT1033
Nov 21, 2006

what is this that i am hearing from u guys? this guy is not hard or rude. duh. he makes everything simple and teaches u the problems as though u never learned them b 4. that way u understand it. he allows u to ask questions all the time. everyone in my class thinks he teahes what we already know. i dunno maybe he read his ratings? easy A!!

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MAC1105
Dec 12, 2006

This professor explain his subjects so much that he loses you in the process. Lucky me that I know math otherwise I would of have failed his class. He confuses the class, and sometimes he even gets lost doing his own problems. Can be rude at times, but as long as you stay on his good side you will do fine.

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MAT1033
Dec 20, 2006

I dont know why there are so many bad comments he is actually a very nice guy. I am absolutely horrible in math and I got an A. He is a little boring but, he will work with you if your just nice to him. He does make a lot of mistakes so just doubble check your tests, he will give the class points if he makes a mistake. Iwould recommend him.

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MAT1033
Mar 22, 2007

This teacher is absolutely HORRIBLE. He really sucks at teaching the material and you will learn more by studying yourself than you will EVER learn from him. He constantly messes up his problems on the board, he is not clear about absolutely anything, and all his H.W. is internet based and GRADED.

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MAT1033
Apr 2, 2007

The class isnt that bad. he is a horrible teacher though. he will put u down, and if u ask a question he will make u look stupid, unless ur some hot chik. but he really is a bad teacher, probly the worst teacher in BCC. i passed the class with an A bc i did the work on my own. He always messes up & doesnt explain well, just horrible. DONT take him

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MAT1033
Apr 12, 2007

He is the greatest he explains everything very clear and there are no suprises on your exams

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MAC1105
Apr 13, 2007

No Comments

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ARH2000
Apr 24, 2007

ruthless!

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MAT1033
May 10, 2007

No Comments

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MAT1105
Jun 7, 2007

I think Loring is a very good teacher. I took him for Intermediate Algebra and got an A. He's fair, works with you. You can definitely ask question in his class. Good guy. I recommend him. Tests are fair if you study for them.

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MAT1101
Jul 7, 2007

Professor Loring was ok. He goes through problems on the board quickly but he covers all the material and will answer any question. I got an A, the homework was never graded and the tests never had any suprises plus he offered extra credit problems. He IS a little boring though...

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MAT1033
Jul 7, 2007

Loring was ok. He went through problems on the board quickly, but he answered any questions. He never graded the homework and all the tests were easy. He IS a bit boring at times but i go an A in the class. He is sometimes rude, though...

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MAT1105
Jul 25, 2007

you need to like math and be good at it...you always need to stay on top of everything because he makes a lot of mistakes and he is not that organized, he confuses you sometimes. You will get good grades if you study a lot and do the work on your own with the book.his notes are kind of helpfull.He is nice if you are nice to him.

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MAN1105
Aug 18, 2007

Helpful when you ask questions, but useless while lecturing. Take lots of notes and refer to the book many times. Be prepared to catch his mistakes during lecture. Remember, Rule #17, "Don't do math and talk about math at the same time, it will mess you up." :)

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MAT1140
Aug 23, 2007

I took him for Trig. On his exams he puts what he thinks you should already know not what he teaches. From the homework there were only a few problems, many people dropped or failed. If u need to be taught math, take different professor.

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MAT1033
Sep 18, 2007

Does no Know how to write or even add

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MAC1105
Nov 17, 2007

Mr.Loring is an average College Algebra teacher. I had to stay on top of things to get my A. He hates it when you leave in the middle of class or when a cell phone rings. His tests were not that hard. He puts what you did on the homework onto the test. He's a fair teacher.

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MAC2233
Feb 18, 2008

He is the worst Math Prof. I have ever had in my life. He gets very angry when you ask questions and when he lectures he is basically teaching himself. He DOES NOT give take home tests. He makes you buy the solutions manual and on the first day of class he told us " I am not your teacher I am your instructor" He should not be teaching.

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MAT1033
Mar 15, 2008

There are not enough words to describe how bad this teacher is.I recommend that if you are learning math for the first time do not take him.When you ask a question he answers it the same way he explained it on the board DONT WASTE YOUR TIME FIND SOMEONE ELSE IF YOU TAKE HIM YOU WILL BE WALKING OUT OF CLASS B/C HES RIDICULOUS!!!

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MAT1033
Mar 27, 2008

He wasn't much of a teacher. He talked in circles and just didn't keep anyones attention. I took this class a couple years ago (Just found the site) I don't recall him checking homework but if you wanted to learn you had to do it. He was very confusing!

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MAC1105
May 8, 2008

Prior to registering for this class, I read many of the negative comments about this professor. However, after attending this class and observing Mr. Loring for myself, you kids need to grow up. Although he makes minor errors sometimes, he is still very knowledgeable and smart. Amazing, you kids are so self absorbed. He is a good teacher and fa

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MGF1106
Jun 20, 2008

EASY CLASS, and he has no attendance policy.

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MAT1033
Jun 25, 2008

He is a good teacher. If you ask he will be glad to help you. He realy does want you to do well, and he gives you extra credit, but you also have to put the effort in.

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MAT1033
Aug 15, 2008

Good teacher, likes to help his students and likes to see them succeed. He might not explain some things in the best ways but he tries and will help you if you need it. Very easy class.

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PRECA1140
Aug 30, 2008

He's a scientist teaching math.I think he is funny, but knowledgeable.I like the way he explains how and where math is used in science and other professions.He's a sweetheart.

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MAC1105
Oct 16, 2008

I took him previously and his teaching styles were entirely different. I retook him for a REASON. He was a great teacher before and was extremely helpful and worked us through problems diligently. Unfortunately, he has totally flipflopped and is NOT helpful at all. When asked a question he responds with sarcasm and moves on. Do NOT take him

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MAC1105
Nov 18, 2008

Class was fairly straightforward almost all homework and tests on my math lab which is super easy to understand. Its not hard at all if you pay attention and he lets you have a full sheet of notes on midterm and final

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MAC1105
Dec 11, 2008

I just finished his class. If you want an easy A, take him. He has to curve his tests so much! The kid next to me got 11 out of 28 questions right and got a 70%. He curves grades to keep his job. If you need a foundation in math, do NOT take him because you won't get it. He cares more about teaching more classes and making money than making s

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MAC1105
Dec 11, 2008

He is demeaning and rude. He thinks he's the only one in the room with a job, and loves to use the phrase,"No one is more tired than I." If you ask him if he can go over something again, he says, "No," and moves on. He is never around during his office hours and takes days to respond to emails. DO NOT TAKE HIM

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MAC1105
Mar 16, 2009

Awesome teacher! Do the homework and show up for the tests and your good. MY favorite math teacher ever! Worked with me!

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MAC1140
Apr 20, 2009

Would take again, uses mathXL for homework, you NEED THE BOOK read sections prior to classes otherwise his lectures will not make sense.

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MAC1105
May 11, 2009

His class is SUPERR boring and he gives alot of of homework online but gives u all semester to do it. i thought I was getting a C but got a B

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MAT1033
Jun 16, 2009

incredibly monotone. it helps to use the book though it's kinda hard to pay attention & understand the way he teaches. i passed the class mainly by getting mathXL done. not recommended.

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STA2023
Jul 25, 2009

I have learned nothing from this teacher. He does not responed well to questions. Gets flustered easily. Can not admit he is wrong. Does not teach from the book and is confusing.

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MAC2233
Sep 12, 2009

I took him Summer 09 and it was a nightmare!!Everyday i went to class i was confused, lost, and frustrated with his lectures. He uses examples that are extremely harder and irrevelant to what's going to be on his exams. Ask him a question you will get a round about answer. If it wasn't for Math XL hW 25% of overall grade i wouldn't have passed.

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MAC2312
Oct 8, 2009

i took him for cal2 listen i havetaking him b4 to he is lost in his own world! cant teach for much. but if you want an easy A take him , its all motiple choice bcause he doesnt want waste time grading and does not take attendance, i never open my book or did any howmework and still get an A. take him if you want boost up u gpa!

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MAC1105
Dec 18, 2009

He is a good teacher. Ask him anything and he will help you. Just show interest on the class and do your homework.

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MAC1105
May 26, 2010

Professor Loring is very in love with Math. He spends a lot more time showing you why it works rather than how to do it. However, his tests aren't too bad.

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MAC1105
May 26, 2010

Professor Loring is a decent teacher. He REALLY knows his stuff and LOVES it. Lots of little errors while lecturing, but his tests are not too bad. :-)

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MAT1033
Jul 7, 2010

Mr Loring KNOWS his math. NOT ABLE to teach it to students.CONFUSING. Do homework, get a tutor. TUNE him out during class.DO NOT TAKE his class if math is NOT a strong subject .

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MAC1101
Aug 25, 2010

He is a good teacher knows his math, but there were times I would try to correct him and he was very tune-outy. He needs to pay more attention to his work and worked out problems but all in all he was a good teacher. Do your homework,,, at some point.

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MAT1033
Aug 27, 2010

He could be confusing but if you just pay attention, attend to class, do your homework, you'll get it! Sometimes I had to just plug my ears when I already understood a problem, he just kept explaining other ways to do it but if you get it one way - stop listening to him!!! TRUST ME! lol! I got a C because I didn't study well for my final.

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MAC1105
Nov 4, 2010

I loved math until i took it with him!!! he yells and cant hear, is to focused on the board and not on its students i only showed up for when we had test and stayed home on other days with a tutor because i was not learning in his class, ever day less and less students showed up to class!!! RUNN THE OTHER WAY!!!I AM TELLING YOU DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!

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MAT1033
Nov 14, 2010

If you are coming from high school and you barely passed math like myself DO NOT Take this man. If you look around the class everyone head is done within 15 minutes of the class. He is very rude, loud, and impatient. NO NO NO ! Dont ! Believe me .

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MAT1033
Nov 19, 2010

Mr. Loring is a great teacher. As someone who struggled with math, I found him to be very helpful. You have to put in a lot of effort in his class and make sure you show up every day. His tests are not hard at all if you study. I will take him again next semester.

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MATHS1035
Mar 17, 2011

Great professor knows his subjsect, is well prepared Does not like talking in class when he teaches.He will answer your questions

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MAT1033
Jun 1, 2011

this is by far the worst teacher i have ever had in my 16 years of schooling. he makes the subject way more difficult than it needs to be. will answer your questions as long as he understands what you're asking (which usually he does not). freaks out if you question his arithmetic. find a different teacher!!

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MAC1105
Aug 6, 2011

He is a good teacher but a little hard of hearing so be loud and clear when asking a question. When he makes a mistake he is glad to be corrected. He is very helpful during and after class when needed. BUT, if he is in a bad mood you will know it if someone messes up.

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MAT1033
Nov 29, 2011

He is a good teacher. Does not even need to look at the book once. He is clear and all his tests are easy. I passed with an A and i was never that good in math. Im taking him for another class. HOWEVER, 1. Thou shall not be late... 2. Thou shall not use thy phone 3. Thou shall not leave class in the middle of his lesson (even if you have to pee)

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MAC1105
Dec 9, 2011

Great Professor very understanding. he is willing to answer any questions. One of the best math teachers. He know his material. I recommend him.

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MAC1105
Apr 24, 2012

really good teacher

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MAT1033
Jun 11, 2012

He wasn't the worst but he is a bit of a crank. Class is easy if you know what you're doing because he is not very clear. Would say an easy A but i managed to get a B. Take him if you have to but other wise try better.

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MAC1105
Jun 23, 2012

I would say it simple. If you have many other options to take this class with a different profesor, please do so!!! he teaches to the board, cranky and not helpful. I passed the class because of my tutor, not for his explanations, and worst, he gets upset when you ask questions. don't step out of class or event intend to use your phone.

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MAC1105
Jul 12, 2012

The class was not easy but this Professor is great.Two rules: you cannot be late for class and you cannot get up to leave class for any reason. His test are easy and he is very helpful he always ask for question before a class and before a test. I have taken him him for Mat1033 as well and passed with a B and math has never been my strong point.

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MAT1033
Aug 8, 2012

I think he really doesn't know what he's doing. He doesn't teach with much clarity and makes a lot of mistakes as where students are correcting him the majority of the time. My advice would be to take another professor.

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MAT1033
Aug 8, 2012

Professor loves Math. show up for class, do all your homework helps you and your grade. Take notes this will help. He explains things very well.Puts examples on board thru out the whole class. Just pay attention and you will do fine.

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MAT1033
Aug 12, 2012

Professor Loring is cranky, but I <3 him. I struggled with math before, but got a B. I was absent lots, but he always accepted my homework next class. He does examples on the board all class and sometimes makes a few mistakes, but we all do! Tests are multiple choice. He just demands your attention with no interruptions.

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MATH1033
Aug 28, 2012

After attending the first class I went straight home to drop. Any absence in the class brings your grade down a whole letter. No excuses. When a C is required to pass the course, obviously this does not give you any room for absences. Even going to the bathroom counts as an absence. Isnt This guy is untidy and rude. DO NOT recommend this teacher.

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MAT1033
Dec 21, 2012

I would not recommend him. Makes a lot of errors when writing a problem on the board, very crabby and gets annoyed when you do not understand the material/ask for help. Go to the lab, teach yourself with the textbook, get a tutor etc. to pass. Do the homework it helps, the one good thing is he drops your lowest test grade & doubles your highest

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MAT1033
Mar 16, 2013

NOT RECOMMENDED!!! He is more focused on babysitting and policing the few children that goof off rather than teaching the students that actually came to learn. He makes many errors, can't hear anything unless he is in your face and is quite temperamental. Sorry to say - not easy to approach & makes a boring class even harder to find interest in.

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MAC2233
May 1, 2013

SORRY TO SAY IT BUT THIS WAS ONE OF THE MOST STRESSFUL CLASSES EVER.CALCULUS IS HARD BUT THE PROFESSOR DIDNT MADE IT EASY FOR US.HIS GRADING SYSTEM IS ..... WELL THERE ISNT ONE. IF YOU GET 89% YOU ARE OUT OF LUCK.HE KNOWS MATH BUT RUSHES SOMETIMES.I'M REALLY GLAD THIS CLASS IS OVER.ON THE OTHER HAND HIS TESTS ARE SOMEWHAT EASY.NO EXTRA POINTS.

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MAC1105
Jun 4, 2013

Lets just say I had to drop the class AFTER the withdrawal date. THATS HOW BAD IT WAS. I couldn't waste my time in that class. If math is not your strongest subject, keep searching. WAY TOO FAST. EXPLANATIONS ARE UNCLEAR. JUST MESSY. KEEP SEARCHING.

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MAC2233
Jun 11, 2013

This is a great professor. He can be a little confusing at times, but he teaches the subject well and stays after class to answer all your questions. In our class he dropped the lowest test grade and graded the homework in a bundle before each test. Very fair, all you need to do is study and you will get an A!

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MAC2233
Dec 17, 2013

How come the comment below me says it's a she when it's a male professor? Take him only if math is strong point coz you will have to study it all on your own sorry but that's the truth that's what I had to do!

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MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2013

Prof. Loring can be cranky at times, but he is always nice and shows up on time, he even stays after just in case anyone has questions. He gives 5 tests(not including final) they are multiple choice, and he drops the lowest grade. Homework is essential for understanding the material. He explains everything, and makes sure everyone understands.

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MAT1033
Jan 30, 2014

Worst professor I've ever had. Not much left to say

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MAT1033
Feb 9, 2014

I felt bad for him at first because he was hassled by the more immature students but by the the 4th week I was out of sympathy. He is so rude! If you try to ask him a question after class, or even fix his incorrect answers he'll snap at you. He cant admit when hes wrong. The only good thing is that all the hw is on the syllabus. Avoid this prof.

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STA2023
Apr 14, 2014

He was a fine teacher. Only ued the book for homework, didn't have to use MyMath Lab, used InterAct math instead. Very helpful if you had questions, but could get cranky if you were rude. Act like an adult and you will be fine in his class. NO PHONES AND NO GETTING UP AND LEAVING IN THE MIDDLE OF LECTURE. Easy tests, lets you use note sheet.

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MAC1105
Grade: B+
May 21, 2014

Took professor Loring both for Mat1033 and Mac 1105. DO ALL HIS HOMEWORK. HIs tests are easy and he is always willing to help you. But do not get on his bad side. Do not leave the class room and do not use a cell phone. But he is the BEST math teacher I ever had.

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STATS2023
Mar 24, 2015

Professor Loring is very hard of hearing. He tends to talk to the board with his back towards you when showing examples. If you have a question, you have to yell out loudly his name to get him to stop. If you wait till he is done and turns around to ask your question, he gets annoyed that you didn't ask while he was demonstrating. Frustrating

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STA2023
Apr 1, 2015

Get Ready to bleed from your eyes. This professor is horrible, he goes off topic when he is teaching a new lesson, and he teaches 2 chapters in 1 hour an 15 minutes. If he teaching something about chapter 6 he jumps to chapter 10 to give you useless insight that you do not need. My advise stay away.

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MAC2233
Jul 23, 2015

TERRIBLE EDUCATOR, AROGANT, DISRESPECTFUL!!! He is the worst professor I've ever had. When questions are asked, he doesn't answer the question your asking. A simple yes or no question gets you an unnecessary attitude. He copies the book, he doesn't TEACH you the material. He is so IMPOLITE. If you want to LEARN and PASS your course, DONT TAKE HIM.

1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Grade: D
Jan 24, 2016

Terrible. DO NOT TAKE, I REPEAT - DO NOT TAKE!! He is confusing, rude, and just talks and writes on the board. He teaches himself more than he teaches the students. I would most certainly NOT take him again. I am, and you should avoid at all costs!!

1.0
3.0
MAC1140
Grade: B
Mar 23, 2016

it is almost impossible to learn with this professor, you pretty much have to teach yourself. You have to literally yell for him to hear you and he's pretty rude too. In my opinion he's not a good professor at all. At least his tests are easy even if you're not great at math. Just practice the material and you should pass

1.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2016

Worst teacher i've ever had in my entire life. He can't hear until he walks up to you and interrupts the entire lecture to entertain your question and then doesn't even answer it correctly. You don't learn anything, I skip the class usually and still get A's on his tests. If you need to learn this math PLEASE STAY AWAY AT ALL COSTS. Comedian

2.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: C
Apr 18, 2016

This professor was very tough to deal with. first, you need to yell for him to hear you. his lectures are all over the place and he sounds like he is mumbling. get ready to read chicken scractches because HE CANT WRITE FOR LIFE!!!!! His test are easy and multiple choice but sometimes he corrects you test with the wrong key. I'm not taking him again

1.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A+
May 10, 2016

I learned NOTHING in this class. I literally had to sit there and write what was on the board and go to my tutors so they can help me from the beginning. He has an anger problem and a nasty attitude that makes the students afraid to even ask a question. When you do ask a question, he answers so sarcastically and makes you feel dumb. DONT TAKE HIM

3.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
May 12, 2016

This teacher was so boring and he makes alot of mistakes because he goes so fast. He doesen't really teach he just goes through the work. However, he is super nice he'll take the homework late and give you a grade for it even though it's late. He just dosen't know how to teach.

3.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 12, 2016

If you're looking for an easy time or even a good Algebra lecturer, I wouldn't recommend this professor. He's a great mathematician, but a bad teacher. Good news: he isn't a stickler for attendance and he's lenient with late homework submissions. Bad news: he makes TONS of mistakes during lectures, which makes it hard to keep up. Mediocre at best.

1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Dec 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Please do yourself a favor and do not take this professor. If you are an all A, 4.0 GPA student, please do not take this professor. Even the best of the best will struggle in this class. You cannot ask questions because he makes you feel intimidated, he makes NUMEROUS mistakes while teaching, and the test grades are your entire grade average. WORST

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2.0
1.0
MAT1033
Jan 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

no class work, doesnt take attendance, all the work is online. he cant hear so don't ask questions unless you scream

LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MAT1033
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

First day of class this man said, "Im not here to motivate or inspire you". That is your job!! My personal opinion, worst teacher i have ever had. Once he gave me that first impression i had no respect for his class. i barely went to it.

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LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
1.0
STA2023
Grade: Rather not say
May 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst ! He had a good rating but I don't know what happened ! I tried giving him a chance but he does not teach us he just shows us. He does not explain the steps or explain how to get the answer. He makes a lot of mistakes I feel like he just adds random numbers and he doesn't know if he's right.

1.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Jun 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is very disrespectful and also very boring I can't tell you how many times I drifted in and out of his lectures where he would try to teach the same thing for an hour straight.

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2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2017
Would take again

His tests are pretty easy. Doing his homework assigments will definitly have prepared for the tests. His lectures are boring however. If you haven't taken algebra before in high school. You'll have a hard time in this classs. If you have, it'll be a breeze.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
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MAC1105
Grade: B-
May 25, 2018
Wouldn't take again

his lectures are unclear and hard to understand, lots of homework and he gets mad easily.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
MAT1033
Aug 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

LITERALLY 80% of the class grade is exams.

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1.0
1.0
MAT1033
Grade: B+
Sep 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He can't teach. It's that simple. This math teacher makes mistakes constantly. Sure, it's okay to use a calculator, even as a teacher, but he refuses and only whips it out when people tell him that he's wrong. It's ridiculous.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He knows a lot about mathematics, but he does not know how to teach. Makes many mistakes, even in exams. He gets angry for anything and yells at the students as if they were little children. If you have any questions you can not ask because he does not have a good hearing.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Jan 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dont not I repeat dont take this professor unless you know everything he doesnt explain anything he just writes on the board and expects you to know everything

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

he does not know how to teach, i sat there and he would just write on the board and not explain anything. doesnt know how to explain much either . bad class . do not take him, i am very proficient in math and struggled in his class i had to withdraw. bad bad bad.

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Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MATH1033
Grade: D
Apr 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

wouldn't recommend taking the class with this teacher. very hard of hearing, huge temper, and over all grades your work in response of how a online course would determine your grade for the semester. please do yourself a favor and know your professor before taking the class.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MGF1106
Grade: C+
May 31, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This man is by far the worst. He doesnt follow the syllabus and he can single-handedly destroy your GPA. He gave one test but used various questions of the test for 10 different grades. He gives one question quizzes and his attitude to teaching is absolutely terrible. Unless you want to pay to fail or just torture yourself DONT TAKE HIS CLASS!

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MAC1105
Grade: B
Aug 7, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you want to fail do not sign up for his class. BEWARE. He is so strict with boring lectures and makes many mistakes during the lectures. He is the worst professor i have ever had. He can barely hear what you say and his hearing aid doesn't work at times. You do not learn anything. I only passed cause i learned this stuff in high school.

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Lecture heavy
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1.0
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MGF1106
Grade: B+
Feb 20, 2024

Not even halfway through this semester and Prof. Loring's class is genuinely the lowest form of education I have ever received. He wears hearing aids that only work if you yell it in his ear 3 times and the way he explains things is incredibly redundant and confusing. If you enjoy senile old farts who can't teach a class for their life, go for it!

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
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MGF1106
Grade: B-
Dec 20, 2024

Prof. Loring's class is a struggle. Redundant explanations and hearing aid issues make it tough to learn. But Unstuckstudy helped me stay on top of the material.

1.0
5.0
MAC1101
Grade: B
Jun 25, 2025

If you don't have a choice just get this class next term with different professor. This guy doesn't hear at all. He knows math but he doesn't know how to teach it. Never take him!!!!

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