The easiest math course I have ever taken. Only assigns short homework assignments, teaches somewhat quickly, but teaches very well. Grade composed of homework, attendance (takes it every day) 6 quizes, and 3 majors.

He's the best math teacher on earth. His work is very easy, he's very lenient and explains very well. If only the class wasn't so boring I wouldn't fall asleep.

he invented time and quite possibly the number 0 which might be why he knows so much math

Excellent Teacher...Very Fair..If you have his old tests and quizes you are set

Really easy class and super helpful. Always letsyou finish test later if you need more time(or studying).He's old and hard to follow at times. Boring as hell too.

I loved him! He's old and he's sweet. He lets you make things up if you need to, I had this kid never come to class then the day of the test hed make up some lame excuse that he was in the hospital and Reed would always let him take the test at a later time. He's fair on hw, and quizzes. He's always there when you need help, and there's even extra credit! Awesome teacher!

He's an awesome professor. He teaches this course very clearly and to the point.He arranges his homeworks well too...I liked his class..

Easy easy easy! Graded homework every monday, which takes about a half hour to do. Very clear notes, goes with the book. Takes attendance every class, gives review questions before every quiz and test. Easy-going guy, you can make up quizzes and tests with any medical excuse (no proof needed).

the class was a breeze. he gave review problems for both test and quizes and the exact type of question was on the test/quiz. hes available for extrahelp and theres extra credit! only problem is he goes REALLY slow...but if youre not good at math thats a good thing!

he's an awesome teacher. explains everything in detail with lots of examples. he gives practice questions before the test as well. he's a quiet guy and never gets mad. and homework that is graded is due every monday, u don't have to do the other word. he's an awesome teacher. goes slow and is willing to teach and enjoys is. notes and examples

Prof Reed is probably the nicest guy you'll ever meet. His class is sooo easyyyy... he is thorough, goes at a slower pace to avoid confusion. he only collects certain homeworks for a grade, and they're never extensive assignments. quizzes are easy, tests are a little harder but still fair. best math class to satisfy requirements

Algebra & Trigonometry pre-Calculus class: Reed is clear; takes time to explain topics; is willing to work with the student after class; sticks to the syllabus/schedule. A weekly homework assignment is collected & graded. Gives in-class review & review problems prior to quizzes and exams.

This is an easy class ass long as you have the pre-requs. and you do your hw. It doesnt take much time and hes willing to go over anything you need.

GREAT

Prof reed is the easiest math teacher ever! an easy A in his class if you do your homeworks and work the sample test and quiz questions he gives b4 any exam! If you want to make the A, go to Reed!

Graded homework every Monday. Quizzes throughout the semester which are not very hard. Tests are a little more difficult

I was required to take this course for gen ed and was initially not so excited about it. As the semester went on, I actually began to enjoy the course, no lie! It's been a long time since I've taken a math course, but he made it difficult to do poorly in this course. He is an excellent teacher!

Easy professor, but you MUST catch up with the material. I was extremely behind in Math when taking this course and am now taking and loving calculus. You can pretty much take a test over if you have eve a poor excuse. He rathers you understand material rather than making you fail without knowing why. He teaches fast, but he also covers basic calc.

he's a really good teacher! attendance is mandatory, and the homework time consuming, but he genuinely wants us to understand the material. i highly recommend him.

He is sometimes a little bit boring, but he makes the class EXTREMELY easy. If you don't get above a B in this class, you should just drop out of college, because he literally makes it impossible to do poorly. He once taught high school math, so he knows all of the great little tricks to help remember things. He is great.

really knows what he's talking about. goes over everything. need to come to class. grades a homework every week, but as long as you do it you'll be fine. need to do the homework to keep up. don't fall behind. he's helpful & goes over graded homework problems before asking to hand them in. great teacher.

explains everything clearly, n just keep doing graded homework n attend classes will get an easy A. =P

Don't let the pre-test make you feel like you can't do it. I did terribly because I hadn't taken math in 2 years, but it turns out the pre-test is the hardest part of the course. Reed is really clear and easy. Definitely get him! I'm not even good at math and I have a 97!

gives out good notes. only gives homework once a week. lets you re-do any homework assignment, extra credit packets replace quizzes. tests are long but nothing that hasn't been covered. overall good teacher

AWWESOME! A

EASY A, JUST GO TO CLASS AND DO ASSIGNED HW AND YOUR GOOD TO GO.

Love donald.

Can teach fast, but easy class. Gives you the problems to study for tests/quizzes and gives homework only once a week. Easy A.

He is very good. he gives lots of assignments, but once you do them you will pass the exam because he just changes the numbers. With little work it is an easy A

Professor Reed is an amazing teacher. I had not taken a math in a year prior to his class so I was extremely worried about taking this class. He is very clear with his notes and very understandable. He gets your grades back to you very quickly, and is generous with grades. One of my favorite teachers, I definitely recommend him! Cutest old man ever

This is one of the easiest class I am taken. He plans out his lesson before hand and he goes over every homework that is given out. He gives out prep questions in the textbook to help us with the quiz and test. he is willing to let you take an exam or quiz early or late if you have a valid excuse. Its cute when he makes minor mistakes!!!!

EASIST CLASSEVER i swear, and im HORRIBLE at math, and he's super adorable

Donald Reed is the greatest thing to happen to math at UB. He loves the subject and has so much passion and enthusiasm in his lessons. Cutest little old man ever. Attendance is mandatory, and you need to buy the book for homework. He will help a student outside of class whenever they ask. Donald is awesome!

This class is not hard but I don't like the professor very much. I had 92 class average, but i did 3 extra credit assignments by hoping to get 93 (one more point) to get an A but didn't work. He gave only .3 (92.3) for extra credits. So, got A-. He is not generous at all. He doesn't look at you behavior or participation. Avoid him if you can.

Easy B/A class. Just do the problems that he assigns right before a quiz or exam and you will do very well. Need the book to do homework problems and studying. Attendance is key. Take him and you'll learn pre calc and if you stay on top of your work and study you'll get a an A/B

Best teacher I have ever had for math. very helpful and makes it impossible for you to do bad. He is always there to help you and gives you practice problems that are almost identical to the actual tests and quizzes right before the test to do. if you don't do the practice its your fault for failing!

A LEGEND. Best math teacher ever.

I gotta say this guy ain't easy but if you do all the hw assignments (even the ones he doesn't grade)the tests shouldn't be too difficult. Just be warned that the tests are extremely long and you may run out of time.

Do all of the problems that he assigns before a test and you'll get a good grade. The problems are basically identical to the ones on the test, but just with different numbers. He's also very nice and lenient. The only bad thing is that you must buy the textbook to do the homework problems. He only grades/checks the graded hw. It's an easy A!

Prof. Reed is an amazing teacher. Take him

He goes slightly fast through the material but in a VERY clear and concise way, making getting an A a matter of putting in some effort. He regularly assigns graded homeworks which cover everything discussed in lecture, and bases tests and quizzes off it. Attendance is graded, and he offers an extra exam to boost student's grades. Wish he taughtcalc

I was skeptical going into Reed's class due to the reviews, but Reed is an excellent instructor. He might go fast but he's clear. If you want to get an A in the class, read the textbook (this is a must, it really helps), do all graded homeworks, perform well on quizzes. Syllabus is strict but he is very lenient if you have certain circumstances.

amazing teacher, very easy, very clear, a lot of homework but if you do it you will get an A

You will also have one graded homework assignment a week. Lectures are often dry, especially in the morning. You need good notes to do well.

Lectures are dry and drag on, you need thorough notes for exams. One graded homework a week, but MyMathLab is cumbersome, typically 20-40 questions a week, most with show work. Exams are long, plan your time carefully and know the material well. Offers extra credit, but it is long and not easy. Do well on graded homework and tests for an A.

Very good professor

One of the best teachers I have ever had, lots of homework but helps you learn

If you want to succeed in ULC 148, take professor Reed and pay attention in the lectures. He does a very thorough and good job teaching students the material. Pretty easy too if you took pre calc in high school.

Gives lots of online HW and graded HW, but clearly outlines what material will be on each test/quiz. Gives lots of extra credit opportunities and go to office hours if you don't understand something. Clearly and thoroughly explains all material in lectures, doze off for even 5 seconds and you just might miss something though. New topic each lecture

Professor Reed was my favorite professor at UB. He is very clear in explaining topics. He gives a lot of graded homework but it seriously helps. All the tests and quizzes are based off of homework. I always did the homework and got nothing less than a 90 on all quizzes and test. He also has some really great sayings like "sticky wicket". 10/10

Very clear and concise when it comes to lecture material, hw, quizzes and exams. Solid professor.

Great professor. People dont understand math is a hard subject in itself. Reed clearly gives step by step procedures during lectures and gives great prep questions for all quizzes/exams. Gives an insane amount of hw but it helps immensely. Also gives optional final exam. Reasonable in giving extensions for everything. Only marks absences.

Professor Reed was easily the best math teacher I've had in my life. He is a solid, straight-to-the-point kind of guy. He is articulate with his words and makes clear his expectations for assignments and the class. If you complete his assignments and make an effort to study before big tests, the class will be enjoyable!

He is an amazing teacher, just be sure to be there for class since attendance counts. Being there also helps with the material, even though he explains really well and in detail.

Yes, the curriculum can be a little heavy and maybe rushed, but the assigned homework and in-class questions he goes over are really helpful. He makes sure to explain what you need even if not asked. The number of quizzes or homework can scare you but it's all for your own good. You should NOT miss a class if you want to know what's going on.

While Prof. Reed himself was very accommodating when I was dealing with family emergencies, this class was quite difficult for me. If you are decent at math, you will not have a problem in this class; yet if you havent taken math in years (like me) you will struggle. UNGODLY amounts of homework, including online homework. Way too much.