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Quality2.7
Difficulty89%
Would Retake85
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“Eric's enthusiasm for mathematics and commitment to helping students succeed make him a fantastic teacher”
MATH135 - 5.0 rating“I hate HATE math but his upbeat and happy personality was very calming”
MATH161 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
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Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
80%
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MATH122
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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Reviews (85)
If you're calculus-impaired, this is the instructor for you. Friendly, very helpful, good sense of humour, knows his stuff and explains it really well. His classes were actually fun.
Great guy, and really approachable. He made the classroom environment really possitive and condusive to learning. Plus he was just really nice and smiled all the time, brightens your day. ^_^
it was the most boring class i ever had.
Eric is awesome!!! He is always happy and willing to help you with your math questions. Very good teacher and funny too!
Awsome teacher! He really knows his material and he's VERY helpful!
Eric, you rock!!!Eric is an awesome math instructor.He is always showed up to class with a smile and he was very patient with all the students.He always took the time to re-explain stuff that didnt make sense.I will miss his classes.
Eric, you are the man !!!
He is my all-time favorite math teacher!!! One of the best math teacher at MUC!!! Highly recommanded!!!
the funny and nice math instuctor I had ever seem. we love ya
Fantastic! Malaspina should never let you get away! Thanks for everything Eric.
Great teacher always willing to help! If you know what is in the notes its easy!
Eric really takes the time to make sure that you understand.Always available for help.
you the greatest
Simply the BEST of the BEST!!!!!!
not fit for teaching math, needs to learn english first and then take some math courses, cuz he can't help with problems students help him
Confuses you more than he helps you. No wonder nobody shows up for class
Not only is Eric a good teacher, he brightens your day with his smile. Yes, he has a different accent but he speaks very good english.
those ratings are irrelevant, I have no problem understanding, he has an accent but he makes no grammatical mistakes whatsoever. This class is so simple that if you can't understand then you have issues, he spends half the class trying to re-explain the easiest concepts, most teachers wouldnt bother
Great teaching style, fun class, clear content.
Eric ROCKS! Will bend over backward to make sure you understand. Always encouraging and supportive. Mal-U is making a mistake by letting this prof get away!
He is an amazing teacher and the whole class will be sad to see him go, as this is his last semester. And can we say fun!?! He explains the material so well that you can't help but understand it and enjoy it!
Eric is an awesome teacher and it totally sucks that he is leaving...BRING BACK ERIC!!
he is good teacher
He is really helpful and always makes sure that EVERYONE in the class understands it before he moves on. The first half of the semester is all the hard stuff and then its just coasting from there. He includes the hard-to-remember formulas at the back of each test and reviews before the tests and quizs. Overall a great teacher.
Eric is a very positive and motivated professor. He always comes to class with a smile and has an exerted passion to teach. He covers the material punctually and strives to ensure all the students have learned the concepts. The class is prepeared well with its hw assignments, quizzes, and tests. I recommend him to all students.
awsome teacher! makes the class fun, and explains everything as clearly as he can!!!
AWESOME TEACHER!!!!!!!!! It was just wonderfull. HE explains everything very very clearly. If anyone has questions he's more than happy to answer them. If I had a chance to take his class again and again I WOULD!!!!!
Eric is the best damned professor ive ever had. He made learning math so easy and fun. Anyone could pass his class!
AWFUL, i couldnt understand a word he was saying. Tests are brutal, not enough time. I would never take him again.
I am not sure what class the last person attended. Eric is the BEST Math teacher I have ever had.If this Prof cannot teach you Math then ...We makes the learning environment so friendly you can ask any question and not feel stupid. His Exams are similar to the practice tests. He teaches you to think and gets the class involved.
Great teacher! Always comes to class with a smile on his face. Midterms and finals are exactly like the practice tests, so they're super easy if you take the time to do those. He likes telling jokes here and there.
Very good teacher, interesting and funny. Provides every student with plenty of chances to pass. A+
would be nice if what he said made sense instead of storytime
very asy class for those who get math, but if you dont, it may be hard to follow with his accent. Very friendly and funny guy though
He makes a otherwise boring class fun and more intresting, his accent is a little hard to follow but you do get used to it. he is a great teacher considering I am horrible at math and I am getting a good mark so he must be doing somthing right. I would highly recommend him!
I really liked him. I found him funny and interesting and it was one of my best classes. It was also fairly easy even without doing any homework
Suuuper nice!! Always around for help and really wants you to do well
Awww he's cute, he has a happy look about him. Now I'm horrible with math, and I always will be so nothing will change that, but I do like his teaching style and how he lays out his lessons. His accent might be hard to get past for some people, but It's not too bad. Oh he makes lots of silly mistakes when he's tired so watch out!
difficult to follow
Eric is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. I visited his office many times and he always had patience for my questions. He can go fast in class, but if you go to his office, you will succeed. Study all of the word problems for exams, and he uses some questions from the text, so read the book!!
Very hard to understand. Gotta take Math 12 advanced right before taking it. hes fast and his accent is sometimes hard to understand.If you are ok at math and haven't takin it in a while, you will not do well in his class. When I took it, not many people did better than a C average.
One of the best Profs at MalU. His course is the only Math Course I have taken that I can see myself using. He uses a lot of real life examples. Be prepared to think.
Sometimes a little hard to understand, but otherwise an amazing prof! I'm pretty bad at math, but he made it easy and actually interesting! Prepares you really well for exams, and exams aren't too tough so long as you study! I highly recommend taking a course from him.
Best math class ever! he made things clear and hes quizes and tests are faily easy if you actaully go to class and do your hw. He is extremely warm and helpful. Best math profs!!
Keeps class interesting, Good jokes, accent may be a little hard to understand for some. Fair teacher, overall good class.
nice dude, but it took a long time for me to understand his teaching method... i had to go over and over again all the things he taught, just so i could implement them!
Eric is pretty helpful and exam is fairly easy and kept surprise into min. for people who are not good at math, i would suggest you ask questions..
Eric is a great teacher. He knows the material, he gives good lectures. The course was a bit of a shock having not taken Principles Math 12 - but I made it through. It's important to get all his lectures, don't get behind, do the homework and write all the tests. I learnt a lot more than I thought I ever would in math!
He is a very nice man and a great teacher. Even though I despise math, he made it enjoyable. Highly recommend him.
I really enjoyed Eric as a prof. I have absolutely no interest in math or statistics but Eric has a very jovial personality and helped to make the subject more tolerable.
Eric makes math fun, enjoyed taking his class. Wish he taight more than just math.
Great professor. Attend class, do the homework, and get an A.
Best Math Prof evveerr!
It was the easiest class and I attended because I wanted to not because I had to. Eric is a funny guy and will explain things over and over again if you don't get it. Extremely nice guy!
He's funny and helpful.
He goes through the lectures FAST and it's difficult to understand his accent.
Very Bad teacher not very helpful, and not willing let you do extra stud to help you pass. I went to every class, did all the homework, and even got a tutor and I still failed. Told me I should try more problems. Useless and hard to understand.
I was so scared of Math until I took his class. Easy to get a good grade but you have to work for it. Very funny.
Good Teacher so far, but i do agree that he wont help you earn that extra percent you need. Apart from that he knows what he is teaching and is always energetic and in a good mood for every class
Great prof! Who thought math teachers could be entertaining? Eric is. And he is very clear and likes to answer questions.
i do not do well with accents. could not understand him.
Eric is Great! lectures are engaging and clear. He really cares for the success of his students. If you do the HW, you'll pass with flying colours.
I've always hated math, but Eric has made it a bearable subject for me. Lectures are easy to understand, and his personality is great! Super nice guy, he is always full of energy. He makes it very clear what will be on the test, and is pretty generous with part-marks. Even if you hate math, I am sure that you will enjoy the class!
I only did the in-clas examples and never did the homework. Still got an A-. He's a very nice guy! Best math teacher I've ever had.
Very helpful! I hate HATE math but his upbeat and happy personality was very calming.
Eric's enthusiasm for mathematics and commitment to helping students succeed make him a fantastic teacher. Even if you struggle with math, Eric will put a smile on your face each and every class with his words of encouragement and good sense of humour. Go ahead, take his course. You will be glad you did!
Stats classes are bound to be miserable but Eric was a good professor. Helpful and knew his material well. The class was fast paced though so try not miss even one lecture.
Eric is always more than willing to help you any time he can, he's very passionate and just wants his students to succeed. Always smiling, and tries to make his lectures interesting
Great teacher. Felt good to be in his classes and looked forward to them.
Eric is an amazing human being! His dedication to help his students does not go unnoticed. He grades exams and assignments in a timely manner and ensures he is professional with his students every step of the way. Take Eric if you can!
Eric was a great professor!! I struggled to learn calculus but Eric really brought all the concepts to light and made class enjoyable and easy to sit through with all the jokes he would make. 10/10 would take again!!!
I passed calculus 121 after failing it the first time thanks to Eric. Thats a hell of an accomplishment in itself considering how lost I was the first time. His problems are well explained and his humor breaks up the monotony of lecture. One of the best in the math faculty! Although I got I C It felt deserved and I was proud of it.
Eric made math not only bearable but also enjoyable. His lectures were thoughtful and helpful, he is very approachable and understanding. I couldn't come to class due to illness once and he made a point of asking how I was feeling when I returned. Very understanding as I couldn't attend the first week of classes.
Eric cares about both his topics and his students, but if you are not naturally good at math you may struggle to keep up with the course content. He does, however, give straightforward exams and doesn't like trick questions, so he is good for people who don't test well.
Eric is a great prof, but If you aren't naturally good at math you will struggle. He teaches to the top end of the class, so a solid base of knowledge is important beforehand. His tests are always very straightforward, and within the topics he outlines. NOTE: he often puts example questions on tests, as well as questions from the textbook.
Eric enjoys teaching and is kind. I enjoyed his jokes. The class was fast pace but if committed to doing the work assigned, you will do well. His exams were clear and fair. He provides practice test questions & was available for questions/help outside of class. He does have a thick accent but I was able to understand him after a couple classes.
Eric is one of the best profs I ever had at VIU. He makes math approachable and possible to understand. Instead of rushing over key concepts, Eric makes sure the entire class understands everything before moving on. Lots of opportunities are given to the class to practice before the test. There are no tricks or surprises. Definitely choose Eric.
Amazing teacher in person but NOT for online classes. I gave my full attention and time & studied my butt off only to barely pass the WebAssign tests because there were WAYY too many questions for the time limit. I knew all the answers but simply couldn't answer in time. I even brought this up to him and he didn't do anything. Had to drop sadly.
One of the best professors I have had. His lectures are easy to follow and he will make sure you grasp the concept before moving on by engaging with the class.
I was dreading stats based off what others had said about the class. Eric makes each lecture an absolute delight; he is always excited to be there and you can tell that he cares about you as a person not just as a number. He breaks up the heavier content with lots of examples and tells jokes to keep you interested. I leave each class with a smile.
Made learning Calc 1 very easy and enjoyable! His slides were easy to follow and super good at answering questions during office hours! Also just a funny guy in general.
Extremely caring and will take the time with you to make sure you understand things
Eric seems like a nice guy and would be a great professor to have in person, but do not take his online classes. His writing can be illegible at times and he rushes through topics.
A genuinely happy individual. Cares about the students and the material. Made an otherwise boring/difficult class enjoyable and engaging
Very funny guy, course pacing was rushed at times but doing the homework problems makes all the difference. Lab portion and assignments are great for boosting your grade, a rare luxury in any math course.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
88%
Textbook Required
80%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
+0.20 avg changeRatings by Course
MATH122
5.0
(2)MATH
5.0
(3)EVERYTHING
5.0
(1)MATH135
5.0
(3)MATH181
5.0
(3)Difficulty by Course
161
5.0
MATH181
3.3
MATH254
3.3
MATH
3.0
STAT1201
3.0