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“One of the best math teachers I've ever had”
MATH115 - 5.0 rating“Halfway the semester, most of us were lost and the professor knew it”
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very helpful, and friendly
He's cool, he'll teach one on one if nessecary
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he is ok but sometimes, he discriminates Asian indirectly.....if u r Asian Student good at Math, he will keep his eyes on you...it is easy to get A in his class...
who like him?
I've yet to find a great Math teacher in this school, but this guys has to be one of my second worst. He tries to be cool and talk to you okay, but he also makes his "realistic" comments that really sound like put downs + he is very sloppy when
he used to give pressure to students by walking and looking around each student during students are donig their math problems.
I cannot stand this teacher! He sees life very black and white!! no gray!! He is VERY NEGATIVE not very understanding. he favors students who understand him. teachers are supposed to help students who dontunderstand.pretends to be cool but isnt!!
Ask around and you'll agree that Fernandez is one of the worst teachers in ELAC. Despite of heading the Escalante program, he does not motivate the students, and puts Latinos down. His test are overly hard and his lectures are just not clear. Do not take
Unclear lectures and discriminates Asian students who are good at math. If you don't use the method he uses to solve a problem, even you have the correct answer, you get no points at all.
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HARD AS HELL... DO NOT take if you want to go to a UC
he cool, and nice and helps you if you ask
From a class full of students, only 7 remained. How pathetic! He is very sloppy at writing and explaning. He has a very annoying attitude and needs to keep more professional relationship with the students! He sucks ...
This teacher is bad... if you want to get a good grade, don't take him then!!!And you can not learn anything in his class.
I could go on and on about how bad he is but I don't know where to start. You do learn to understand from the book.
He hates to see the students succeed in math. At first, you get the impression he is a good,caring teacher. But he is so bad. You do have to have a nice body to struggle less in the class. On the other hand, knowing that his test are hard, you are driven to study your brains off. Not recommendable.
He is bad.. He doesn't how to teach.He won't help students that much.. and always make so confuse..If you take him.. Good Luck.. ~!!!!becase you can't learn anything in this class.
Arrogant and very discriminating. I would understand the difficulty of his tests and quizzes if he was a good lecturer, but he is not. if you did not have a good foundation in your previous class, good luck. He sucks. A real disgrace to the excellent ELAC math department.
Mr. Fernandez is a great teacher!!!! He explains everything clearly. I recommend his class to anyone who has difficulty with math.
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He is suck !
oh my god...he has no writing skills, nor teaching skills, or interpersonal skills. he is messy, unwilling to help you if you aren't a good-looking girl. He does not like what he does for a living. He definitely has issues. I feel sorry for those unfortunate souls taking him right now.
At first I was getting C's B's and like two D's, but at the end for the final if you redo the tests and quizzes on your own and get help, whatever you get on the final that will be your ending grade. I got an A. So it's easy if you pay attention.
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no.. he doesn't know how to teach it... is hard to get a good grade in his class, because you don't know the things.. how can get a good grade or pass the class? .. I don't recommand people to take him.if you take him, good luck.
Ignore all this people that put bad comments on him. He is a good teacher. If u do the homework then the test test are easy. He has pretty good jokes. If u dont talk to him then he wont kno'w ur in his class. If u asked for help he will help! He doesn't only help the pretty girls but those in need. He got his master from McArthur Park. J/K
Yeah he is a very good teacher he just doesn't give u a free pass u have to earn it the way it should be. I didn't pass his class but he did ready me for the even harder college math classes I will take in the future. If u want to learn math take him.
The grade that u get in all ur quizzes, test and final it's all up to u. If u ask questions, he will help you. If he is lecturing and u dont understand the problem, stop him and he will explain it again. I got was getting B's & C's. It's all up to u. He's not anything that the other people say. If u ask him for help, he will help u!
I agree! He doesn't care one bit about the students, unless you are pretty airhead!Messy notes, unclear lecture, hard exams. I'd like to feel sorry for him, but I can't cause he is an **s. I like learning, but he doesn't teach the topic clearly, so you have to go home and try to figure out things on your own. Truly a disgrace.
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bad....just bad....and nothing else to add!
Fernandez is a really good professor. I have taken him since math 112 and ended in math 125 with him. If he were a really bad teacher why would I continue taking him. He is very helpful if you ask for it. If you ask him to explain over the methods he will until you get it. He offers help to everyone. Do your homework because it will help you pass.
he is very unhelpful professor. very bad..
I'm female, and i realize that in his class that's all he talks and jokes with.
he really know how do teach, all you have to do is do your hw, if your are not a home work person don't take him, his test are ok, depends on the hw, so hw is important, he is a fun person, love to talk in jokes, i am fine with that. good teacher if you are willing to study
he is good teacher and helpful.
Lazy and not organized. He doesn't know which topics r more important whic r not, wasted too much time and fell behind in lectures through out the semester. FAILED to cover last but most important sections on vector calculus. Learned little from the class and rarely helps further studies. I must review myself or retake vector calc after transfer.
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Mr. Fernandez's test have absolutely nothing to do with the content that is learned from the book. He purposely tries to confuse you on tests and the only people who can pass this class are those who do well in math from the get go. If you have a hard time with math and need more than just some guy giving directions and making bad jokes, stay away.
Mr. Fernandez is really funny, if you get along well with him (talk!) and atleast tryyyy to ask questions he's easy going. He needs to see that you're trying and he'll pass you. If you sit in the corner and never speak you're most likely to FAIL...unless you're a Math wiz.
Tests are hard!!!
took 261 and 262 with this guy and got an A for both of em! If you are good at math he'll be easy for u.
Awsome teacher. I HATE math and I really understood the material,esp. how he explains things. I would HIGHLY recomend taking his class if u hate math. I actually KINDA like math now. HE IS VERY HELPFUL: WILL GO THE EXTRA MILE TO HELP.
hard!!!! if you aren't really good at math do not take!!!
mr fernandez is a very hard teacher do not take him if you hate math...the tes are very confuse and hard!!!!!
Easy teacher. What can I say. He leaves a lot of homework but it's easy. Just review your notes and you will pass with an easy A. Makes you laugh everytime he is teaching. Very Funny. You could woke around with him. Very outgoing Teacher You should take it if you want a passing grade.
He is the best math teacher I had really helpful he makes class interesting with his jokes and you won't get bored if you're one of those who hate math I highly recommend him sometimes he goes a little off topic but when on topic he explains everything really good
He explains the material really well.
Mr.Fernandez is a very good teacher. i hate math but i enjoyed his class very much, he is probably the only math teacher who could hold my attention.teaches you step by step and is bery helpful. i would recomend him to anyone who strugles with math.
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He is a very interesting person and I enjoy going to his class. I enjoy everything about him!!
very good looking
Fernandez is a cool teach! Very easy and clear, wants the best for each student and doesnt move forward into next chapter unless the majority of the class understands. TAKE NOTES!! offers 10% of grade at the end of the semester! He makes math fun!
Excellent teacher! I understood a lot of topics in his class that i used to be dumb with them. He makes math fun! I highly recommend Mr fernandez
very good teacher i took him in a 5 week course and i got a B he is very patient with his students,gives alot of hw but trust me the hw will help you on the quizzes and test and you get credit .oh yea if he thinks you are not going to be successful in math 115 he will keep you, i wish he was teaching math 115
Unorganized and sloppy on the board. I had a hard time with this instructor, did much better in another class.
He is a very helpful and Fun teacher to take math with. if you have had trouble with math before after Fernandez you wont hold a grudge against math any longer he very Handsome wich made the class more intresting!!!!
He rambles on and on about things that aren't necessarily important. I don't pay tuition so that he can talk about thing that i can read online. He tries to please every ones needs instead of just focusing on the material. I'd rather him be a teacher then a friend. I need him to teach not just talk!!!
He should teach teachers how to teach! He brings clarity to an abstract subject and even applies math to real life stituations.He uses challenging problems instead of using the watered down problems that are in the book, because he actually believes his students have the mental capacity to solve them. Truly one of the best educators to ever exist!
Love this professor really helpful. Totally recommend him!
Did not learn from this instructor. Cannot teach! If you are a pretty young thing, you will pass. If not good luck! Self study!
Thank you for not giving up on me...even when i had given up on myself...because of you i think i will do better:)
Funny guy. He is a good teacher. (As for the comments saying they dont understand)its math from high school lol!Do his homework lots of points!.and the lab(ugh!)However! his teaching lectures are not the same as his test!(thats the problem O_o))So study (obviously). overall good teacher. give hime a 8.1
This teacher is the best! Makes Math fun! I took him for winter/09 for MATH 110. Be nice and very understanding with him. Then everything is going to go good for the whole the semester! Homework is your credit and quiz! So dont miss on quiz day!
he makes math fun
I think he was an awesome teacher.. i am currently taking a math class with a total idiot and regret not registering early to get Fernandez. I registered for his spring class because I know he will keep it fun and keep me interested in my work. I totally recomend this teacher!!!
GREAT TEACHER! I never really liked math before but wen i got in his class he opened up my eyes!!! So i actually started to like math and understand it alot better. He always gives u chances for question and his HW isnt hard. ALL U HAVE TO DO IS...Turn off ur phone and PAY ATTENTION...and youll learn everything you need to know. Take him! TRUST ME!
He is a very good teacher.
Worst teacher ever! Do not listen to all this people that are saying hes a good teacher and rnt even passing! this teacher makes math alot more complicated than it needs to be n he will tell you during the first week that he fails half his class, it wont get any better AVOID HIM!
This guy will go out of his way to help the class understand things but his teaching methods just dont work... if u want to risk it go ahead but if u dont like his style drop him because its only going to get worse..
no very sastify
This teacher is very outgoing but his teaching was not clear especially being that its Math 230.A bit bummed about my grade but I will take another teacher that will be more clear in their teaching.
Mr.Fernandez is not fair at all..i am agree with all the students who said that he is not helpfull..Mr.Fernandez must to be a little more human and think that not all people is good in math.
WOST TEACHER EVER.... MAKES THINGS TOO COMPLICATED....
RIDICULOUSLY AWFUL.
This Teacher would rather have students sit in his office and flirt with one another than actually learn something in class.
He speaks english! thats more than i can say about other math teachers, he gives lots and lots of work... so if your not willing to put in the elbow grease then drop him. His exams are outrageous thats for sure but gives chances to make it up or do something about it. he makes the class intresting as much as he can considering its math.
HES AN AWESOME TEACHER...HES NOT BORING HES FUNNY N HE TEACHES REALLY GOOD...
He's funny man. He taught me good. I learned more with him than any other teacher.
i took fernandez for 110 very easy.. i as well took him for 115 did not pass but that was because i didnt put my effort Fenandez is very easy if u just pay attention he doesnt give much hw only thing i would have to say that iu dint like about him is what he teaches he does not put on his test.
I LOVE MR. FERNANDEZ!! He's so cool and I just love the way he teaches. screw all of you dumbows who say he sucks. He does NOT. He doesn't give too much hw. he's such a comedian so thats a plus. I have a B :) and I suck at Math, so B is like an A+ to me. I understand everything he teaches. I'm taking him in the Spring 2012 as well. :D
He's an awesome teacher!!he's extremely helpful and goes out of his way for his students. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM!!!
good, not boring and he's really funny. he makes things clear and helps out his students.
Excellent professor. His math lessons are clear and he make class fun. He can be funny, but also serious- especially if the class is not doing well. He tells you how it is; that is life in general and class performance. By studying and getting his help, I passed his class.
He has been by far the best math professor I have ever gotten. I have HATED math all my life and he completely changed my perspective on it. I received an A or B in his class. I am now taking 115 with another professor at another school... not the same thing however math is not challenging anymore bc of him. Highly recommend Fernandez!
Hes a great teacher but just like everyother professor you have to ask for HELP if you need it! hes very fair when it comes to grading. take him! you'll learn a lot.
Really good teacher!!! Better than most Math teachers anyway. He's funny and keep the class interesting. He is extremely clear and makes sure everyone is keeping up. He explains everything extremely week. Very good teacher!
mr. fernandez is a good teacher you must attend class everyday i only missed one day i fell behind by a lot! gives a lot of notes and at the end of the semester he gives you extra credit for them so keep the notebook until the end. he is very funny but can sometimes be rude
Awesome personality..funny..gives a lot of homework ,need to be on top of it to be successfull.
hes really funny but gets annoyed if he feels like the class is getting lazy. he gives a lot of hm but its manageable. i found his "bunny" method for FOIL way easier and less confusing than the traditional method. reminds me of cruzito from blood in blood out. thanks prof fernandez!
I've taken math 115 twice this will be my third time taking it and i will finally be able to pass it thanks to mr Fernandez he is the best teacher I have ever had he is so funny good at explaining he makes it seem easy and time flies in his class everyone should take him
His lectures are based on power point, which loses the attention and he always runs out of time. He assigns homework even if the class doesn’t understand. If I would have known he was going to be this disorganized I would have taken another teacher. He doesn’t give extra credit and he is only available in his office hours. Will be using "MathXL"
Very inconsistent, disorganized, but he was very down to earth and a nice person.
Horrible teacher he gives you hw everyday and grades but doesn't check it even if you do the hw it wouldn't matter he grades you based on your final. Quizzes every week wouldn't matter as we'll.. Jokes way to much with students who are playful with him. Not a good professor
Mr. Fernandez is great! I don't know what all the negative comments are about? Gives homework everyday, but gives credit for it and it helps to better understand the material. Is not an easy class, but he is clear and explains everything thoroughly. He is always willing to go back if you need it. One of the best math teachers I've ever had!
I don't know why he has such low ratings, Stats is a hard class period. No matter what professor the concept itself is difficult. Fernandez helped me out so much, this was the toughest class of my semester. DO THE HOMEWORK. It's literally worth 2 letter grades. He will help you pass. Good Luck (:
This guy is a joke. He doesn't follow the textbook. So, if you miss or can't copy everything on his power point lecture, you're on your own. That's when people get lost, but he doesn't care. He'll still give you hw & test you. Although, he's funny; the kind of guy you'd want to be around at a barbecue or football game, but definitely not at school.
Halfway the semester, most of us were lost and the professor knew it. Then, he made a bold statement: "In case anyone is wondering, I'm not going to grade on the curve. A student came to see me yesterday and I showed this person last semester's roster showing all the Fs I've given, and I don't in trouble for that" Here's a tip: it's not about you!
Awesome!!!
I though I would never be able look forward into attending my next math class, but Proffesor Fernandez made this class so fun. He is a caring Proffesor, like I never seen one in a long time. He gives extra credit, attendance is a must, and we did a lot of group work. I don't understand the bad rating about Proffesor Fernandez, but he is great
Very good I like the way he lectures the class
Although Professor Fernandez issues a lot of homework, his teaching style is unconventional. He goes above and beyond to explain material and puts a lot of effort into getting students to understand it with visuals. Attendance is a must, but his class is so fun, you forget you're even in school.
I'be always been bad at math, and actually delay taking math as much as I could, but couldn't delay this forever. I am so happy that I added proffesor Fernandez' class. He is a great proffesor, and give us opportunity for extra credit. He gave us hw everyday, which was good. Don't know why people complaint about having lots hw since this is college
I think he graded the class on a curve. His lectures are are easy to follow he explains everything but gives out lots of homework and his tests and quizzes are comprised of the homework assignments. Gives out extra credit assignments and makeup exams. He's charismatic and will work with you as long as you communicate with him.
He was very understanding and gave our class so many opportunities to bring up our grades. I was struggling with an F at first but I ended the class with a high B. He tries to make it easier for us students to catch up on with assignments as he gives us plenty of time to do them. He's very nice and funny. His lectures provide a lot of information.
He is so caring, when his students are struggling he makes adjustments to his lectures to help out his students whether its giving them more time to do assignments or gives more examples. He always come through to get a good grade. I would like to have him as a professor again.
At first I thought this professor gonna be hard but no he pretty chill kind person he will gave homework daily... I got a D but the final and extra credit it help me out pass to a C+... best professor I ever had
Pretty terrible professor . He can be very rude. Took him for a 5 week Math 125 summer class and he was hard as hell, not to mention I wasn't on his good side. Didn't let that deter me. Gave it my all and passed his tests with my eyes closed while most failed. Great way to boost your confidence, however. Math XL was definitely my savior. He sucked.
I took Professor Fernandez during the summer 2021 and it was fast paced since it's summer ofc and it was not hard at all there's no zoom which means your learning on your own but he records lectures and he gives lot's of extra very amazing teacher math is scary for me but with a good teacher I was able to pass there's a lot of homework but not bad.
Skip class on math,of course you won't get an A;unless u r very good at math I guess. Don't expect math teachers to be easy on u. You want to learn take him. Ask questions,he will answer. He makes errors but if someone mentions it he admits it, helps outside a lot on office hours too. stay on track, know how much time u need to understand and study
As long as students reach out to him, he is willing to help. He lectures for the whole class time and will go over the homework if we were not able to finish it. He would always tell us, "Stop me if you do not understand", and I appreciate the fact that he knows that math is difficult, so he took his time explaining it to us. Great teacher.
Took him for stats with support. He is a great professor, willing to answer questions, and adapts to the students in his class. It is very test-heavy and has a lot of homework, but it is relatively easy and a lecture review. But don't miss his class or else you start to get lost. I recommend taking his class if you struggle with math.
He is a great professor.His way of teaching is simple and well he lectures and teaches from the modules he provides and videos if you get stuck on the material. Be ready to use your Ti- 83 or 84 calculator.He lets you use flashcards for tests and quizzes. Also he is very understanding but don't miss if you don't have too and be there on time.
Homework everyday but he helps you out in class and has lots of materials to help you on canvas. Can get caught up at times with making jokes that take away from the lesson but gives you lots of opportunities to get help from him. The grade is heavily reliant on the tests and quizzes but he allows notecards and you can make as many as you want.
Professor Fernandez is a great professor and the thing is you gotta pay attention to what he writes on the board and he does help you with understanding the homework and gives extra credit for going to math lab quizzes are difficult.
Took his stats with support class. He is easy going which helps class feel not so dreadful. As long as you put in effort and time do hw daily you'll be fine. He makes it clear that as long as you communicate with him he will work with you. He's a great professor, he made the subject as simple as possible. He also allows flashcards which is a plus!
I took his stats with support class. Personally, I've always had issues with math and given that the class was about 2 and a half hours long, I was dreadful from the get go. But, due to his humor and willingness to help, it was easy to get through the class. He allowed as much flashcards as you want for tests which was very nice.
I'm not sure where all the good review come from. He relys mostly on tests and quizzes.
I did not miss one class but I was not passing his tests in class nor exams. I did all the homework (which is an absurd number of worksheets) its only 15% of the grade. He was passive aggressive& mad that we were not passing said exams. Many typos while lecturing! don't take.
Professor Fernandez has an unconventional teaching style, but it works. Attend class, do the homework, and use resources like Unstuck study - you'll learn a lot, even if the tests are tough.
I took his stats with support class and had no issues. His tests are very straightforward, you will have no issues as long as you pay attention to the lectures and do your homework. He also encourages to asks questions, very helpful.
Effective communication is one of Mr. Fernandez's greatest strengths. He is always available to answer questions, whether during class or through email, and he provides prompt, detailed responses. He also offers extra credit opportunities, which are a great way to improve your grade and reinforce learning. Show up pay attention and you will pass.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
89%
Textbook Required
67%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.59 avg changeRatings by Course
MATH002
5.0
(1)MATH105112
5.0
(1)MATH216
5.0
(1)MATH105
5.0
(1)STATSMATH227
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ANYMATH
5.0
MATH260
5.0
M112
5.0
ALLMATH
5.0
M262
5.0