Hard teacher, but you learn a lot. And different ways of solving a problem.

A bit strict at times, but good teacher. He takes the time to explain probs. in many ways until you get it. If he taught me math, he could teach anybody.

Willing to help students during his office hours and after class.

Cordova is very helpful, he hands out study giuds before each exam and he goes through them with you. He explains math really well and makes things easier to undertsand. He is also very funny. He uses alot of examples and if you have trouble understanding something he will go over it again until it makes since to you. He's a great teacher.

Cordova is cool. respect is given to those who deserve it. His lectures are clear. humor is bland but what more can you expect from a math teacher. #1 rule ..DO THE HOMEWORK. and you will be ok.

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He taught my summer math class and was great! Very organized and teaches great techniques!

i have to admit, when it comes to making the subject clear, there is no one better. he has great concepts, and one will understand after taking his class, BUT (oh and its a big BUT) he is the biggest prick in the school. He's a high school tacher gone wrong!!! Marks points off if you're late, gets easily mad at any noise, and marks points off severly.

i don't think he is that hard, as a calculus teacher...he gives u a review with answers before the midterm, the review is pretty helpful...and he will tell u which hw to turn in

I believe he was helpful especially when it came down to the midterm and test

He is the best Math teacher at Cerritos. He is strict when it comes to the work and exams. He wants everything a certain way, which may seem hard, but it really helps you learn the material better. He is very helpful and encourages you to learn. He is extremely funny and his class is not at all boring. You will learn alot from him. I know i did.

Great teacher! I didn't like him at first but he grew on me. He is very picky in grading (like he takes off points if you forget an = sign). However, this prepares us in the long run. Pay attention in class and never cause disruption. Gives extra credit for exams after. Wish he taught higher math.

the best math teachers that cerritos college can have he is helpfull even if he call you burro he is anice guy.

Great teacher. Math is not my favorite subject but he has helped me to enjoy His teaching. He gives exam reviews before each teast and goes over it in class. Stickler for details but easy to understand. Some needs to convince him to teach math 114.

This instructor wears a lab coat to protect his shirt and pants from markers. Very funny ... good sense of humor. He's straight forward on what he requires for class. Show your work on homework and exams. He picks on little details (signs, integ/diff symbols, etc). Decent in terms of giving partial credit. Ask questions to slow him down!

Best math teacher. i've ever had. He's kinda and cool. I'm not good at math but I passed it with him as my teacher. looking foward to taking math 80 with him this Spring 2008. Or any other math class.

professor cordoba moves a little fast but he is a good teacher, he makes errors in his lectures but he does it on purpose to see if we catch him ( if we know what we are doing). He is also fair and helpful. I really enjoyed him as a teacher.

He's good at teaching the material, but he's not good with people skills.He insults students and if you ask a question that he thinks is stupid he makes you look and feel like an idiot in front of the whole class. He doesn't give time after each lecture for you to try the math problems yourself.

If you are struggling then he is willing to help you, he's very fair and concerned about the students. My advice is take the time to see him during office hours it's absolutely worth it!

I really enjoyed attending his class and eventhough it was during the summer session he was very good at covering the material in class. I suggest to see him during office hour with any questions you have because he will always help you.

Cordova assigns HW that u don't need to turn in and he tells you what will be on the test. he even gives you a practice test/review to take home so u can study! seriously if u fail its bc u don't do the work and bc you're too busy being offended by his dry sense of humor. he doesn't allow eating and he is clear on that the 1st day so just LISTEN.

Good teacher, dry sense of humor, but it had the class laughing quite a bit. If you want to pass, show up everyday, take good notes and do all the homework.I really stuggle with math and hadn't taken a math class in 10 yrs and still passed, so it's pretty easy if you take the time to do your homework.

He is a great teacher and he is very fair on his grading. He gives you a study guide before the exams. Very clear on his explanations of the material and I would take him again

I like the way he teaches. I learned a lot from him which has allowed me now to be on Calculus 1. I would take him again

Great professor! He's very easy to understand if you pay attention. He's also a very funny guy sometimes. I would definitely take a class with him again.

His class is very easy but sometimes goes of topic and he arrives late to class mostly every lecture day. But if you do your HW and do well on the exams you'll pass

I took the summer class and droped the 3rd week. He is easy to understand, but constantly made mistakes in examples. Even if there are two ways of solving a problem in the book, we have to use his way. I dropped mainly because i don't think like him, and he just didn't make sense to me.

I love this professor. I thought he was hilarious! He was so helful. His exams were fairly easy if you did your homework. I would def take him again for a different math course.

This professor is freaking awesome! If you do all the homework and study guides you will do fine! He is funny too! I really wanted to take him for Math112 but he does not teach it. I recommend his class!

He is a great professor, always study and dont listen to the bad comments, those are the students who didnt study. His class is easy and he gives out the study guides which are helpful on his test. If you take someone else, you are missing out. He is a great person and a great teacher. I wish he taught higher math like statistics. Trust me.

I truly enjoyed professor Cordovas class. Although he may not be your "typical" professor. He is very well structured & so are his lectures. It is nearly impossible not to understand the material being that he breaks it down step by step. His exam ate exactly what is expected & aren't difficult as long as you study your notes. I recommend him!!

Took math 80 with him and got an A. Took math 114 with him and I got a B( the final was hard!) If you get offended easily don't take him, he can be rude. Homework is not mandatory and I never did any of it. He gives out study guides EXACTLY like the exams, so study/try to memorize and you will pass! But don't take this class if you stuggle in math.

Dont talk and dont eat in his class, he will kick you out. I didnt purchase the book. Come to class every day, take notes, and listen to him while he is explaining the procedure. No homework,I did it, you have to practice. Do the steps his way, show all your steps so you can get points. He gives study guides similar to exam.

He gives you everything you need to pass the exams. He provides a study guide with the answers, homework (not graded but will garantee you an 'A'), and he drops your lowest test score.

I've gone thru all the negative comments for this professor, and I thought this semester will be so horrible. But then my semester was so smooth and easy. The tip to study in his class is pay more attetion to his lecture, all the tests even the final are relevant of what he taught you. Carefree about the homework cuz' he's not gonna collect it.

Awesome dude

Ernesto Cordova is funny, straightforward, and prepares you for all of his tests. Show up to class, sign the roster, pay attention to lectures, homework he assigns is optional, hands out a study guide for tests, and will drop the lowest test score. 3 sections covered at a time in class, you can sign in and leave, Focus and Study the Guide; Easy.

I read a lot of these reviews about Professor Cordova and I just don't get it. If you show up to class, like you should be, you will 100% pass this class. He gives out study guides a week or two in advance and those questions are literally on the test and straight from your notes. If you fail this class it's on you not him.

Listen to the lectures to understand and doing the homework helps with the extra practice, but he does not collect it but will ask you if you had any problems and he will help you with it. grades you with 3 midterms (4 total drops lowest score) and final. gives useful test reviews. use those.

It's a math class so it's not going to be exciting. He lectures from beginning to end. Take notes he gives you step by step instructions on how to solve every problem. The homework is optional i never did it and still passed. Make sure you do the study guides and keep practicing the problems until you got them down. You are guaranteed to pass.

Since I started taking Math 80 as my last math course this year, Mr. Cordova was the only choice of professor that teaches math in the afternoon. Hes a brilliant instructor, but he would only give 4 midterm exams and the final exam for the semester. Most importantly, the midterm exams and the final exam are based from the study guides he gives us.