4.3

Diego Grilli

Mathematics - Hillsborough Community College (all campuses)

4.3
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
81%
Would Retake
143
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.6
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.2
Clarity

81%

Would Retake

143

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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3

7

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13

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What Students Say

The online course is very organized and easy to follow

MAC1105 - 5.0 rating

not the best teacher but he tries

MAC1140 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

28%

Textbook Required

24%

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Based on 90 grades
Most common grades:
A (38)
A+ (17)
B (12)
Grade Distribution
A(55)B(13)C(6)D(2)F(1)A-/B+(14)
Based on 98 reported grades
A: 38
A+: 17
B: 12
B+: 10
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EXTRA CREDIT (31)
Clear grading criteria (23)
Respected (16)
Gives good feedback (13)
Test heavy (12)
Inspirational (11)
Accessible outside class (9)
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MAC1085

5.0

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MAC2233

5.0

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MAC11057

5.0

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5.0

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MAT1105

4.0

MAC1147

3.3

MAC2233

3.0

MAC1195

3.0

COLLEGEALG

3.0

Reviews (143)
5.0
3.0
MAT1033
Dec 25, 2010

He is the best of the best! Very understanding and helpful, always willing to help. His accent is cute. He is handsome, which never hurts! Very funny, dresses casual. Take him!

4.0
1.0
MAT1033
Jan 12, 2011

grilli is very laid back. just show up to class, participate and DO the homework and he'll work with you to make sure you pass. hes pretty funny too

3.0
2.0
MAT1101
Feb 2, 2011

He is really nice, and funny. But he focuses too much on one thing(the easy stuff), than when you get the test, it's all the hard stuff! I am very good at math, but I find myself getting frustrated that he won't tell some people to shut up so we can move on. he's a super sweet guy though

3.0
3.0
MAT1033
May 6, 2011

He's nice and hot.

5.0
1.0
MAC1105
May 7, 2011

Mr. Grilli is awesome. I hate math and I'm pretty terrible at it but he helped me out and I got a B. Easy teacher, very hot...funny and super nice.

5.0
2.0
MAC1085
Jul 19, 2011

awesome experience w prof grilli! he will take the time to break down the info if you dont understand. do the work and come to class and you will pass. he has a great personality and makes math a little more bearable

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Oct 29, 2011

great instructor!

5.0
3.0
MAT1033
Dec 16, 2011

I think this guy is the only professor who really cares about his students. I did not attend the first month of the course and fell behind but when I went to class I find it very helpful. I asked a lot of questions and he spent a lot of time making sure i understood. He is very easy to talk to.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Mar 4, 2012

I understood transformations. Best lecture ever. Thanks prof Grilli

5.0
1.0
STATS2023
Apr 4, 2012

Coolest guy ever!!!! Lots of fun easy A.

3.0
1.0
MAT1033
May 7, 2012

grades on a major curve. easy if you dont require alot of attention horrible if you arent a fasted pace learner. he's thorough but confusing at times.

5.0
2.0
MAT1033
May 14, 2012

I did NOT expect an A, but I got it! Practice at home, remember th formulas, and ask questions if something isn't clear ;)

2.0
3.0
MAT1033
Aug 13, 2012

Summer 6 week course is intense. Requires you to do the work in the book even though you don't get graded for homework if you want to do well on test. Also utilize tutor center to understand more. Nice guy although difficult to understand explanations. Follow along in text is best.

5.0
2.0
MAC1140
Oct 2, 2012

Great professor; very clear and effective communicator despite his accent. I had his 6 week summer C pre-calc course and it was a breeze. I still visit him during his office hours for help in my other math courses. Highly recommended.

4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Nov 19, 2012

Great teacher. Felt very comfortable with this class, goes through material fairly quickly but clearly. Has an accent but it's understandable.Taking 1147 with him next semester!

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Nov 26, 2012

He's very good teacher.I would take his other class again in future.

4.0
5.0
MAT1105
Nov 27, 2012

Very precise professor, stays on track with perfect order & flow. Rigorous course, but Diego Grilli wants you to succeed. He is very passionate about math and his students desire to learn and understand. If you need to advance to higher math classes this Professor WILL help you and you will be prepared to move on...A+

5.0
2.0
MAC1140
Dec 11, 2012

Prof. Grilli is GREAT! His lectures are clear, his reviews are very straight forward with the information that he wants you to know for the tests, and he is available for help during his office hours. One downfall: the time it takes to grade tests and give them back is slow. But HIGHLY recommend!!!

5.0
2.0
MAT1033
Dec 14, 2012

Grilli understands that everyone is not on the same page but if you are willing to go the extra mile Grilli will help you get there, I PROMISE...

5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Dec 16, 2012

He is very smart and has very high expectations. I had to work very hard to pass. I was always in his office to ask for help. He is funny and very nice.

2.0
2.0
MAC1105
Dec 26, 2012

Really nice guy! Tries to help. Grades very leniently. Do the homework and take notes in class. "It's OK?"

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Jan 10, 2013

I have taken this teacher ever since my first semester at hcc. He is the best math teacher I have had in my life. He would answer all of my questions at any time and place. He gives examples from the textbook and I only used the textbook for studying. Very recommendable teacher!

3.0
5.0
MAT1105
Jan 10, 2013

He is such a caring professor. He is highly intelligent however that is also his downfall. At times I felt he was teaching to other professors not students. He skips a lot of crucial intermediate steps assuming we understand. I had to put a lot of time into teaching myself at home. This class was very tough/draining. Overall is a very nice person.

5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Jan 29, 2013

I took his class in fall 2012.I had to put many hours of study at the success center(like I live there)and at home for this class,luckily I have very good study partner. We work well together and at the end hard work pays off. Many of his students don’t realize that he cares about them and wants them to succeed.I feel lucky he was my math teacher.

5.0
4.0
MAC1114
Feb 2, 2013

Attendance is not required but if you attend he will tell you what expect on the exam. Go to class and study the notes you take. He is very smart and treats you like an adult. He is so nice.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Apr 19, 2013

Diego is awesome. Lectures are very clear, oeganized and entertaining. He is very funny and friendly. Exams are hard but he tells you exactly what the questions are going to be. He doesnt allow calculator but you can convince him that you need it. First math class that I enjoyed. Way to go!

2.0
4.0
MAC1114
Jul 30, 2013

Summer class of 6 weeks. Approached the class all wrong and it was difficult to learn so many concepts in so little time let alone retain it. It doesnt matter how attractive, although he knows the material, he can't teach it well enough to understand with out a tutor, not my cup of tea ('s not ok, ok?)

5.0
1.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2013

Easy class, easy A, fun instructor.

4.0
2.0
MAC1114
Aug 21, 2013

summer class was very stressful, in 6 weeks we basically had learned the whole entire trig book. We corrected him a lot during his lectures. I studied a lot from the book, the math book for once was my best friend. I am not sure how he is during fall/spring semester but don't recommend him for a summer course, you will cry yourself to sleep.

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Aug 28, 2013

Prof. Diego is very approachable, humble and funny. He seems to care for his students very much. This was my first class at southshore and I would not go back to brandon! One problem with his class is that he fell behind because he tried to answer all the questions. Overall a very good experience with him.

5.0
2.0
MAC2311
Grade: B
Oct 28, 2013

Oh Diego... Such a good teacher! Take him! Class is very difficult but he will help as much as possible! curves grades!

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 13, 2014

8am class. He goes at a reasonable pace. His lectures are very organized. He is very clear. He is funny without knowing it. We took five exams and homework is extra credit. One exam was take home. He did so much to help us out. You can ask questions in class during the lecture with no problems. I liked his style very much.

4.0
3.0
MAC1195
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Aug 8, 2014

He is very nice and wants to help you to understand what he is teaching so he will go the extra mile if you ask for help. But you must communicate with him! He is pretty much a math genius which means he somewhat expects more from his students. Overall, he is a friendly guy and a decent teacher. He loves soccer.

4.0
1.0
MAC2311
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2014

Ive taken 3 classes with him already never failed one. very helpful, i recommend him to anybody. loves to help

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Nov 8, 2014

He explains things very well, and he will do everything in his power to make sure you understand the material. The class is what you make of it, so pay attention and ask questions, and its an easy A. Diego is funny and he makes math a little more interesting. Great teacher!

5.0
1.0
1105
Grade: A+
Nov 16, 2014

I've had some horrible math teachers in my time, but Prof. Grilli is the best! I'm pretty good at math and he explains it well, especially with the small amount of time he has. He starts off each class reviewing what we learned the previous class so we don't forget. Homework is extra credit. Lowest test grade is dropped. He's super sweet too!

4.0
3.0
COLLEGEALG
Grade: A
Jan 25, 2015

1. HW is extra Credit 2. Takes FOREVER to lecture but always answers ALL Q's 3. SOOOO, our class was like 1 month behind 4. Easy Tests 5. Always showed up 5 min late 6. Super cool, Super chill

4.0
3.0
MAT1105
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2015

Professor Grili was very thorough in his lectures. He has a laid back teaching style and encourages his students to call him by his first name to make things "as informal as possible". Math is already intimidating enough, so I appreciated this. HW is EC & is added to your test score. He does not make you feel intimidated to ask for additional help.

5.0
3.0
MAT1105
Aug 18, 2015

The professor was always prompt and clear as to expectations, and I would have enjoyed taking him in person. My only recommendation would be to give him a semester or two to iron out his online class. My main issue was that the practice tests had no bearing on the actual tests, which made it difficult to know what to study.

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Aug 19, 2015

Very intelligent, knowledgeable, prepared, precise, thorough, laid back, patient, nice and very cute. I loved this class.

4.0
3.0
MAC2312
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2015

Took him for calc 2. Great teacher, listen to his suggestions, ask questions. He's laid back and a really nice guy. He cares about students and he has a great way of teaching. Wish I could have taken him for calc 3

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Nov 28, 2015

Grilli was not very interactive at all with the students. There are no forums to connect with any other students in the class, therefore you feel as if you are in it alone. Homework grades were the only, primary source of grading. The midterm and final exams were relatively basic and simple if you have learned the general concepts.

5.0
2.0
MAC1114
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 3, 2015

Laid back but outstanding professor with great lectures. Homework is optional and helps to give your tests a boost. Exams can be difficult but he saved my semester by replacing my lowest exam grades with the final exam's grade. A definite recommend and I would take him again for another course.

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Dec 7, 2015

Class is fun and time goes by fast. He is very smart and knows how to teach. Four tests, homework is extra credit. Final exam optional and replaces lowest score. I learned a lot. Great professor.

2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: Not sure yet
May 10, 2016

I took him online. He gave us a practice test for the midterm but not for the final. I emailed him and asked him for some sort of study guide for the final but all he said is what chapters it was over (5 chapters with a few sections in each chapter) He took over 3 weeks to get our midterm back to us (after drop date).

5.0
1.0
MAC1105
May 11, 2016

The online course is very organized and easy to follow. The practice test is the same as the exam. He was good at answering my emails and extended the deadline for several assignments. Overall an easy class and a good experience.

5.0
1.0
MAC1105
May 17, 2016

Took Diego for College Algebra. Best teacher ever. He explains things very well and is very organized. Grade is based on exams and the final is not mandatory. Homework is extra credit. I just went to class, took notes and study his notes. Very easy. I am taking him again for sure for Precalculus.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Aug 2, 2016
Would take again

Very quick at responding to emails and was extremely helpful. He cares about his students passing and will help if you're struggling. He even made our midterm and final online exams due to some students not being able to make it to a campus! 10/10 - would take another class taught by him.

5.0
2.0
MAC2311
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2016
Would take again

He's such a great teacher!! If you are a visual person like me and need things explained to you in detail, he's the teacher you've been searching for!! He knows how to teach that's for sure! He explains things so well in a way that is understandable. And the homework is extra credit, you can't beat that. I recommend him 1,000%!!!

Respected
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MAC1114
Grade: A+
Sep 14, 2016
Would take again

Prof. Grilli is an amazing professor. He teaches directly to his test, gives extra credit for homework completion, and really does take the time to explain things and go over problem areas. He knows what he is doing and make sure no one falls behind during class. I like him so much I am taking him for precalc too. I HIGHLY recommend him.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2016
Would take again

If you show effort and do homework you wont fail !

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Dec 11, 2016
Would take again

Professor Grilli, was a great teacher. I had him for MAT-1033 (got an A) and MAC-1105. He gives outstanding notes and will help you outside of class. He wants you to succeed. Ask questions and show up for class and you will pass his class. I found this class much harder than the MAT-1033.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2016
Would take again

I loved Professor Grilli! I enjoyed his class very much. He taught at just the right pace for me, and moved on quickly to other topics when the class grasped the concept. If you like math, this class is wonderful. There are many interactive examples that you do with Professor Grilli during class. He's very caring and understanding.

Gives good feedback
Respected
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 7, 2017
Wouldn't take again

So basically the lectures are super long and drawn out and he goes through the topics too quickly. The only grades are tests. There are only a handful of tests.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
5.0
MAC1105
Apr 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's a really nice guy, but goes very fast and is hard to follow. The way he grades is very confusing and not always consistent. The tests are the only assignments that count and he doesn't believe in extra credit.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2017
Would take again

Diego is very good. His class is very easy especially if you attend his lectures. Homework is extra credit and there are also test corrections. He is very funny,

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MAC1140
Apr 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I wasn't a fan of the professor. I think he is hard to understand and the tests are difficult.

EXTRA CREDIT
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
May 2, 2017
Would take again

Grilli's lectures are very organized. Taking notes for me was always difficult but with him was easy. I could follow very well. I liked the class very much. I didn't skip a day and got straight A in all test. He gave tons of extra credits. I t was a very enjoyable semester. Nicest guy ever.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2017
Would take again

He has a funny accent and is very nice, smart and patient. The lectures are very easy to follow and the test are fair. He gives extra credit for homework and test correction. He loves soccer and comes to class always in shorts. I wI'll take him again for trig in the summer.

Inspirational
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
May 5, 2017
Would take again

I appreciate professor Diego . he always made sure we understood the material and is very generous with extra credit points in homework and test corrections

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
May 9, 2017
Would take again

This was my second math class with Professor Grilli, and I was very happy with his class. If you are a fast learner and math comes naturally to you, this is an excellent class for you, as his teaching style is great for those who learn faster.

Respected
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC11057
Grade: B
May 16, 2017
Would take again

I just took prof. Grilli online College Algebra class. The course is very easy to navigate. His response time is amazing. I have taken many courses online and this is one of the better organized.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

A little hard to understand but very thorough with his teaching.

TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

I just took College Alvebra online. The class was very well organized and very easy to follow. The exams were very easy. Just do homework quizzes. The exam questions were very similar. I was able to communicate with the professor quite easily by email. Do not use Canvas. Just email him directly. He replies almost instantly.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
Would take again
4.0
2.0
MGF1107
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2017
Would take again

Easy class and cool topics. Very unerstanding professor. I had fallen behind but there is no deadline for homework. Only exams have deadlines. I used proctorU for midterm but took the final with him on campus because I did not want to pay the proctorU fees. Easy A.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
Would take again
5.0
1.0
MAC1140
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2017
Would take again

Great professor!

Participation matters
Tests? Not many
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT0029
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

I have a horrible track record of math classes so I was VERY hesitant about taking it online. I literally could not have had a better professor, he makes the concepts super easy to understand and gives you unlimited chances to get 100% on your homework. I will definitely be taking him for stats!

Gives good feedback
Caring
Would take again
5.0
4.0
MAC2312
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

Only graded on 4 exams, final is optional and replaces lowest exam score. Exams are curved and extra credit is provided for the optional homework. One of the best math professors I've had, calculus 2 is by no means an easy class but he makes it quite doable. So long as you do the hw and study you should pass.

Gives good feedback
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Apr 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

You need lots of self discipline because everything is laid out from day one and you need to use the online book and mymathlab to teach yourself, but definitely not impossibe

Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
MAC2311
Grade: B
Apr 30, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher! He is a nice funny guy who tries to make math fun. He loves to go into details and always cuts class early. Your grade is strictly on test so you have to be sure to study. You don't need the book but you have to go to class everyday or you will be lost. Homework is not mandatory. Every test he gives you an extra 10 percent.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: D+
May 9, 2018
Would take again

Although I didnt pass professor Grillis class due to health issues I highly recommend him as a professor. He tried his best to work with me and accommodate me as much as he could. He is quick to respond to emails and is very understanding. The class is very independent though so if you struggle with math I would suggest going to tutoring.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
MAC1033
May 10, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher, very understanding, and great with communication!!

4.0
3.0
MGF1107
May 12, 2018
Would take again

I had a difficult time understanding topics in this class and at the end of the semester I had C but he ended up curving so much that I ended up with an A. He always would return my phone calls and emails and was always willing to help me. He was a very good prof I just didn't like the class so much.

Caring
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 13, 2018
Would take again

Algebra with him just makes sense. He is very detailed and explains so well. His board organization is amazing and it is very easy to take notes. You don't want to miss class though. He is very intelligent and class goes by fast. Awesome.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
5.0
4.0
MAC1105
May 29, 2018
Would take again

Professor Grilli really cares about his students. He is willing to go the extra mile to help his students understand the material taught in order for you to do well on his tests. I truly appreciate his willingness to slow some things down for older students who are going back to school and may need a little additional help. I highly recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
1.0
STATS2023
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Grilli was very understanding and professional. I wished I would have had him for other math classes. He offers extra credit and helps when you need it. If you do the work and put effort in he will get you through.

Participation matters
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MGF1107
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2018
Would take again

Professor Grilli was awesome to take online just be sure to read the syllabus because some of the tests are weighted more than others 30% compared to 10%! He is very quick at responding and gave an awesome curve at the end but be sure to study before each test!

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2018
Would take again

Easy going laid back professor work is not that hard understands what students go through

5.0
2.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

I was nervous taking Grili bc he grades on tests only. Optional HW for 10 pts extra credit and you show your work for partial credit. First test I felt I did bad but ended with a 94 bc of the partial credit. Cheat sheets are allowed for tests. He has an accent but I had no issue with this. Works through problems on board so you can copy and ask Qs.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2018
Would take again

Professor Grilli is really nice and values his students grades. The only thing I didnt like was he took FOREVER to grade tests, and the tests were the only thing you were graded on... there was homework but it barely counted.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

I wish he was my professor with all my maths. He made the class so easy that you will get an easy A if you give time. His proctored exams are 30% each so be aware. I can notsay anything bad about this professor.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
MGF1107
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Grilli is a nice person but in all honesty, I did not learn a thing. Maybe it was my mistake to take his class online, but I had no help from him whatsoever. He stopped replying to my emails when I asked for help on homework questions. I tried my best with this class but it was useless. I am extremely disappointed.

5.0
2.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
Mar 12, 2019
Would take again

The best math professor I have ever had. He explains WHY things are happening the way they are, not just how to do the problems and forget about them. Id take him for all my math classes! HE IS AWESOME. He gives a lot extra credit, and he has a very good teaching skills. And he is patient with students with no math background.l

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
MAC1147
Grade: A-
Apr 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I just felt that he was unorganized the entire semester, granted that it was 2 courses smashed into one but still wouldn't take it with him. Super nice and gave extra credit opportunities sometimes.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
May 10, 2019
Would take again

Took college algebra online and it was super easy. 2 online exams and 2 proctored exams. The proctored exams worth 60% of the class but he let you use a formula sheet on the exams (you have to make the formula sheet yourself), which makes it easy to pass. He seems like a nice guy and I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 10, 2019
Would take again

The course was difficult for me taking online. However, when I had an issue, he address it. If you do the practice test, take notes because they are exactly similar questions. You have 2 online test and 2 Proctor tests. He's a great instructor.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MGF1106
Grade: C
May 14, 2019
Would take again

This class wasn't very easy for me at all to say the least. VOICE YOUR CONCERNS when you have them. He gets right back with you and listens. You will be fine in this class if you don't hesitate to speak up the moment you are having trouble. Would take over, and over again. Not many professors like him.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
STATS2023
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2019
Would take again

This is my second time taking professor Grilli. I hate math and both times I have received an A in the class. Not saying the class is easy but she will give you every tool necessary to understand the concepts and if you have any question she is always available to help.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
STATS2023
Grade: B
Aug 6, 2019
Would take again

Compassionate math professor that wants you understanding the process vs. focusing solely on memorization. Responded to every message I sent and checked in on group discussions helping everyone. I am horrible at math and felt so comforted throughout the semester-take this professor! He wants his students to succeed and is a gifted teacher!

Accessible outside class
Caring
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5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Take Professor Grilli! You wont regret it. There are no due dates and everything is spaced out evenly. Hes super caring and obviously loves his job. I had so many problems and he gave me extra time/alternatives. He also gives out extra credit the first week of class and his exams are super easy. Answered messages in less than 24 hrs. Hes amazing

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

he rocks. not to much to do each week. very simple math.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Dec 20, 2019
Would take again

I had to have two unexpected surgeries during the semester and Professor Grilli was very understanding, compassionate and accommodating. He allowed me to catch my work up that I was unable to do during my hospitalizations. If you do the assignments and work assigned you should have no problem passing the class. He is an excellent Prof.

4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Jul 30, 2020
Would take again

He was a great professor. The assignments were easy and you only had 2-3 a week. This included a hw & quiz assignment. He offers easy extra credit at the start of the course. He is very understanding and flexible if you message him with any problems you are having with the course. He did have a few technological issues that could delay you.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
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4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Nov 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The class is not too difficult. Pretty basic algebra. Lessons are from textbooks. Homework on MyLab. The only thing I don't like about this class is having to pay for proctoring the exam. There are two exams and each exam fee is around 34. He does give an option for on-campus testing but I wasn't' able to make it.

2.0
4.0
MAT1033
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I felt that I taught myself in this class. Maybe he is a great professor in the classroom- not so much online. It seemed he was disorganized, and I didn't really feel like I was taking a class led by a professor. It was a lot of homework. The two proctored exams are 60% of the grade. He isn't terrible though he gave me the percent I needed for an A

Lots of homework
4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Dec 9, 2020
Would take again

Be prepared to turn in work every week. He is nice when it comes to extending deadlines. I only asked twice & he didnt it for me both times. My only problem is the grade thats on MyMathLab does not reflect what is on canvas. The whole semester Im thinking Im passing when really I wasnt.

5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: C-
Dec 10, 2020
Would take again

If you're good at math and don't need instruction, this is the class for you. The modules are clearly laid out at the beginning of the course, MyMathLab is used for all assignments, there's an online textbook and videos. I'm not strong in math, so taking an online, 12 week algebra class was a mistake on my part, but he was very very nice.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAC2312
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

TAKE HIM. Best decision I ever made. Calc II is no piece of cake, however having Professor Grilli alongside made it durable and (oddly enough) comforting. This man is a sweetheart. He really cares for his students and want us to succeed. Although he does not teach much, he provides great sources for you to learn from, checking in ever so often.

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Dec 12, 2020
Would take again

Professor Grilli is great would take his class again.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2021
Would take again

This class was very easy. For the big exams, if you learn how to do the exam review, the test will be exactly the same. Easy A

4.0
3.0
MAC1147
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Really nice guy. I personally struggle a lot with math and my grade was low for a while but if you're okay with math you should do fine. Really easy to reach out to and made instructive videos for each unit (they didn't help me but they helped others). I still give him a good rating for being helpful and nice.

5.0
3.0
STATS2023
Grade: A
Jun 3, 2021
Would take again

Professor Grilli is AMAZING! I took him for Statistics and I am terrible at math. I cant say statistics itself was easy but he makes it as easy as he possibly can. Each week there is a homework assignment and a quiz. No discussions. Due dates are flexible and quizzes are short. I would definitely take his class again!

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1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Jul 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I never once heard from the professor except when I contacted him. All of the work was graded by a system and he didn't any grading nor did he look over the work or exams. Extra credit is worth 5% of grad. He had videos explaining problems but I would then go to the homework and get questions wrong because he would leave out problems in the section

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5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Aug 2, 2021
Would take again

Great Professor, he is very understanding and easy to communicate with when needing help, he uses Mymathlab which is very easy to access and has lots of videos (not too long) to follow when your confused. Best Professor ever!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Oct 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Page is really unorganized so it's confusing to find what you're supposed to do. The grade weighting is totally unbalanced, if you fail one exam say kiss your grade goodbye. All work is done through Pearson Mylab and Mastering.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Grilli is a good professor. The course tests are weighted heavy and makeup 80% of your grade. I think he is a good professor for people who are strong in math and already understand the curriculum. He is very easy to reach outside of class for questions and does offer extra credit at the beginning of the semester.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
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5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

Such an amazing professor would take him again and again class was not the hardest yet was not the easiest but he was always willing to help

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2022
Would take again

I took this class online and i am not good in math but i got an A. He has alot of homework assignments on MyMathLab and is helpful you can do homework as many times you need, he posts videos, and quizzes with 2 tries and there are 2 proctored exams worth 60% , and another 2 unproctered exams 20% grade on canvas is not right but look at mymathlab

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MAC2311
Grade: A+
Aug 3, 2022
Would take again

The best teacher I've taken, I passed this class with 105%. If you do homework, you will automatically have a 40% of scale grade. 5% extra credit is given at the beginning of the course. So you don't need to worry about the tests; you only need 25% of 60%( 30% midterm + 30% final) to pass the course.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: A+
Aug 9, 2022
Would take again

Professor Grilli was the best! He gives extra credit, and the tests are not too difficult if you take good notes and review the material mentioned in class. He wants every one of his students to pass. The homework also is not too much and is very reasonable.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Aug 10, 2022
Would take again

Professor Grilli was amazing! I told him I was struggling to learn the material and he did a zoom call with me for two hours. He was extremely kind and I am so thankful!

Inspirational
5.0
1.0
STATS2023
Grade: A+
Aug 14, 2022
Would take again

This professor is great at extending the deadline if needed. The lectures are short, which is great, and it explains everything you need to know. We used StatCrunch which made this class so easy. It does all the calculations for you, you just need to know how to use it, which will be taught during the lectures. You can use StatCrunch on the exams!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
STATS2023
Grade: B+
Aug 18, 2022
Would take again

Summer class so it was fast paced but easy.He is not a tough grader and the structure of the course is simple and easy to follow. He also is very forgiving and responds very quickly and even on weekends. You do have to set aside a decent amount of time to do the work especially once you start getting further into the class, at least for me, TAKE!!!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Oct 18, 2022
Would take again

Great class. It was a bit fast paced but my contributing factor is I work a full time job. I appreciated he had homework due every 3 days but the due dates on them were to be completed by the end of the semester so that was helpful. Quizzes had 2 chances, and test were done on Honor lock. Do the homework, extra credit you will be fine.

Participation matters
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Caring
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Oct 25, 2022
Would take again

Great professor! Very understanding and very easy class if you stay up to date.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Online Savvy
2.0
4.0
1105
Grade: B-
Dec 1, 2022

All of his lectures are very long for one question, and he goes off topic a lot, hard to understand the problem. He has 4 exams all with Honor lock and worth 60% of the grade. You can get 100% on all assignments but fail an exam and you will almost fail the class, do not recommend if you are not good at math or tests.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MAC1140
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

The class attendance was not required because it was online, and if you messaged him for assistance, he would react quickly within a day, and I passed the course and would take it again. He is an excellent teacher; therefore, I want to enroll in his next math course.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

With him you have the opportunity to get good grades and learn a lot. His explanations are easy to understand and he organizes time very well.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2022
Would take again

Great professor, and so easy to reach outside of class. Thank you for a great semester!

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
May 2, 2023
Would take again

2-4 assignments a week, 4 exam worth 60% of grade, unlocks assignments each week. Great with communication, Gives you enough practice and videos to understand. Honorlock tests and all test are multiple choice and only 21 questions per test. I highly recommend especially if this course is a repeat for you like it was for me. Great professor overall.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: A
May 20, 2023
Would take again

When it comes to calculus and clarity, Diego will take an infinite approach to ensure you understand and grasp the material. Calculus isn't for everyone, and like learning any new language, comes with a great deal of effort and work on your part. I am glad I took this class with him, and would do it all over again.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2023
Would take again

This is the best professor. He will take his time to go through whatever you don't understand and by him just explaining you'll have an awe moment. He takes some time to respond to emails because he's extremely busy with his classes but he will definitely respond.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2023
Would take again

Where do I start? AMAZING professor. Gives clear and understandable lectures, cares about you, and it's not that hard. I love every bit of this class and I'm sad that it's over. Exams are literally easy if you pay attention (even if you're bad at math). I swear you'll never find a teacher like this.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Jan 12, 2024

A+ personality, C+ teaching style. All youtube videos from years ago but still sort of useful, youtube vids from other teachers. Really wants you to understand. Very accessible. I won't take a class with him again bc the style made it hard to learn. Do exam review and watch vids and you'll pass. Everything is graded on program. Proctored exams.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Feb 11, 2024
Would take again

Best professor ever. His class was easy and well paced. Really accessible and caring.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
Mar 29, 2024

nice professor, cares about you a lot. not the best teacher but he tries. extra credit opportunities. hw is through mylab and mastering. 4 exams. extra resources are provided. drops the lowest exam grade and drops 4 of the lowest hw grades and uses that to compute your final grade... i ended up skipping the last month of class and still got an A

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Respected
2.0
3.0
1105
Grade: C+
May 15, 2024

Lots of extra credit opportunities and says lowest grades dropped for homework and quizzes but end of the class in canvas none of that happened and extra credit was changed to be weighted zero homework very easy and so were quizzes but exams took the easy you were given and stretched it to be the most complex version of the problem very hard exams

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Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 20, 2024
Would take again

Online Class well organized. Videos with solutions for lots of problems on Canvas. Homework and quizzes worth 40%. Four exams worth 60%. Extra credits. At first the grading criteria were confusing. I emailed him and he explained everything. Very fast at answering emails. Available for Zoom meeting. I wish I had taken him in person. Excellent prof

Caring
Respected
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
MAC1147
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 18, 2024

Although the professor is very nice, his grading scheme is very harsh. Exams are worth 75% of the grade with no buffer in between. If you fail one exam do not expect an A in this class. The homework assignments are plentiful and play very little in your grade. If he were to fix his weights on coursework, this class would be highly recommended.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2024
Would take again

Professor Grilli was very responsive to e-mails. His tests are on honorlock if you take it online. I'd say the tests were about average when it came to difficulty of content, but on the same note if you do the extra credit you should be fine. For my class, extra credit was worth about half a letter grade.

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Caring
5.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: A-
Sep 15, 2024
Would take again

Best experience I could have ever asked for. Calculus is tough, he certainly puts in the time if you do. Given my past experiences, if I had to take this class again, I would not take it with anyone else.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Nov 18, 2024
Would take again

Hybrid course. In the classroom he's awesome. He really wants you to understand the process for each problem. He explains so well. Very smart. Very well organized. Exams easy if you do the practice questions and go to class. Great experience.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
2.0
5.0
1105
Nov 21, 2024

Not one to say teachers are to blame over the student however working with Diego has given me mixed feelings on how I approach math. The class is slow yet fast at the same time with not a lot of progression in chapters. Two weeks of class were crunched up just to make time for an exam that most students seemed uncomfortable on. Do not recommend.

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2024
Would take again

Professor Grilli's class was well-organized with helpful video solutions. The homework and quizzes were manageable, and Unstuck study proved a valuable study aid. Grilli is responsive and accessible - an excellent math professor.

5.0
1.0
1105
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2024
Would take again

He is incredibly understanding! I had some wifi issues and he responded quickly and gave me time to complete the assignments. Just do your work and communicate. It's max four assignments a week but they are not long.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A-
May 8, 2025
Would take again

Great prof! Clear 3–10 min lecture videos for each section, plus extra resources like textbook & other profs' vids. 2–4 Pearson assignments/week with unlimited retries, quizzes twice. Fair quarterly exams via Honorlock. Fast grading, easy 5% extra credit. Super responsive, helpful, and organized. Highly recommend!

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Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
May 19, 2025
Would take again

He honestly is a good professor, he requires 4 exams in a semester, but his syllabus is very detailed and won't leave you confused. Every week he has a new module with lessons, videos, and study questions so it's pretty hard to fail his class.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: C+
Aug 5, 2025

His lecture is meh, I get more confused by his lecture than anything. When he doesn't post any lectures, he uses YouTube videos of others. Exams are worth 60% of your grade. I work a full-time job, so I take the exam the day it's due. The last exam came, and he locked it out BEFORE it was due. He takes a day or two to reply to your messages.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2025
Would take again

Professor Grilli is a genuinely kind and caring professor. You can easily pass his class with an A if you dedicate yourself to it. His lectures are so-so, and they contain a TON of videos sometimes. Be ready to skip some of them to save time. Be aware that he is not the greatest online educator (he botched 2 of our 4 exams)

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Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: A+
Sep 4, 2025
Would take again

One of the kindest profs. I've taken him before and he's great! However, there is a decent amount of self-learning esp for his 1114. Tests are relatively easy because he provides practice problems similar to the test. Do those and the 3-4 hw assignments per week and you should be good! He lists out every assignment and when lessons should be read.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2025
Would take again

He was a great teacher, wasn't a lot of hw but the tests are graded heavy

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
MAC1147
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2025
Would take again

Very laid back instructor... in fact most the time you don't really hear from him! His videos are very helpful, but overall its majorly a self-taught course. The tests themselves are fairly easy.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Dec 8, 2025
Would take again

I only failed because I gave up after failing 2 exams but he is a great professor. However, if you do not understand math well or chatgpt your way through math then do NOT take his class, this class is great for people who already know math. 1 online exam, 3 in person, homework has no due date

Caring
Lecture heavy
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