Calculus could be a lot more painful than this. Fred is very patient about explaining things different ways until everybody gets it, or spending extra time with the one or two students who are still confused. He has a quirky sense of humor and is fun.

Fred is an excellent teacher. He was very patient with people during Applied Calculus, went over several topics, but made sure that everyone understood the topic before moving forward.

Fred is an oustanding teacher, and definitely the best math teacher I have ever had. He has a quirky sense of humor, usually rather applicable to the topic at hand, and has diverse methods of explaining topics so that everyone can learn the concepts.

He's very reasonable. You just have to let him know what you think is fair or what exactly you want. For example, on the last day of instruction, we expressed concern about the final and asked if it could be take home - he said yes! He is a brilliant mathemetician, but can be down to earth too.

Fred is a cool guy and a Great professor. He gives great lectures, that really help you grasp the concept at hand. He'll go out of his way to help you understand, if something isn't clear. He's also got a nutty sense of humor, which makes for a relaxed atmosphere in class. One of the Best professors at Shoreline.

he had a very unique sense of humor...he took of his shoes once in class. it's not easy, but he will help you with anything. also, the quizes are straight out of the book and are easy, but the tests are made much harder. he has very hight expectations. average on tests are 65%

Fred is one of a kind. The best part about him? his patience toward his student .. oh my god, I never found any teacher that could be more patient than he is. He realizes that not everyone in class is smart. He doesnt mind teaching you step by step even teaching you the really really basic parts. He is very easy too :)

my grade: 3.3 physics is not fred's usual class, he usually teaches math. But he teached us like he's been teaching the class for decades, very knowledgable patient caring informative. his office's open all morning whenever i need help. tests are challenging. you cannot affort to be lazy in his class. i could have gotten a 3.8 if I worked harder.

He's a great teacher, and will explain pretty much anything if you approach him with a genuine interest, but you might have to get his attetion first because he often seems like his mind is somewhere else.

Fred is without a doubt the best math teacher at Shoreline. I have never met anyone with as much passion for math as him. His lectures are interesting and informative and he is incredibly patient. You won't want to take a math class with any other teacher after taking a class with him :)

Best math teacher I ever had! I took his class four years ago and still remember what I learned there.

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He is very patient and extremelly smart. Test very hard. Quizes from homework.Give small extra credit but very hard. Take him if you willing to work hard for the whole quarter.

Dr. Fred is awesome. He is extremely smart and will do what it takes to make sure you understand. The key to Fred's class is being as anti lazy as possible! You really have to work hard and ask a lot of questions if you do not understand. His quizzes are hard and his test and not much different. He gives extra credit. Good luck with those!

I think he is a care person. He is kind and good. He often gives extra credit even that's hard to do. Overall, I really enjoy his class. He really explains clearly. No regret at all.

Kuczmarski is very hard. Most people don't like him because he asks questions that require you to really understand what's going on to answer correctly, rather than just memorize how to do this and that. If you like math, you'll love Kuczmarski, but be prepared to work hard. He has a hard time simplifying material for lower classes though.

Fred is demanding and gifted. I really liked his class and his lectures. He does ask questions that are difficult to answer, and they're great questions that really challenge students to understand the material. He's also very, very willing to help a student if the student asks a question. If you want to learn the math you study, take his class

Kuczmarski is an excellent teacher, but passing his class requires you to learn the material down cold. His quizzes are very hard.

I learned more in this class than any other class I've ever taken. I also did worse in this class than any other class I've ever taken.

He is a hard teacher. If you want to learn more, you better seat near the whiteboard since he speaks kinda quietly. But i bet that you will learn a lot. His quizzes are hard sometimes and you need to pay high attention to details in order to pass them. You gotta do HW on paper. Overall, he is a good teacher. Will take his class again.

Tests are extremely hard, but its because he wants you to learn. Cares for students and he has a weird sense of humor.

he was are challenging teacher, he wouldn't let us use calculors on tests, but he explained things really well.

Fred's class was very challenging and engaging. For the people that said he is hard, they are right. But if you attend class as you should and do the homework assignments you'll be fine. He style of compounded and builds throughout the course. Because of this style I felt that we were always having the review which made final extremely easy.

Absolutely great! He's my favorite professor! You've got to like his class!

No offense, to those who only take classes for good GPA easily, you shouldn't take Fred's class. I've studied Maths for 15 years, and Fred's my favorite. There's not enough space here to talk about him. Seriously, I think Fred deserves to be ranked top professor of SCC.

Just took my second class with Fred and now I can say that he is one of the best professors I have ever had. The best quality of him is his patience. He explains concepts well and provides lots of examples. He also tries to review challenging problems. His tests are quite hard, but if you study for them you will be all right. No inflated grades!

His class is not hard, but you need to pay attention in classes. Come to the class everyday and you will do just fine. His sample problems and homework are very helpful for the exams.

Homeworks and Tests are very challenging. But still he is a great teacher. If you are engineering or math major, he is recommended. But prepare to work hard and invest your time, or you will FAIL! I actually barely passed..

He is hard. But as long you attend daily and sit at the front you will be fine

Come to class everyday,;do your homework carefully;take notes in the math class, you will earn good grade.

Great teacher, you will be challenged but you'll also learn a lot. Don't expect to get a good grade. Not very transparent with grading.

He's an awesome instructor. There was a lot to cover for this class, but he makes it easy to understand. The problem is he wants you to understand the concepts intuitively, not the formulas. If you want some solid math skills for engineering or hard science, I would recommend you to take his class. If not, I advise you to find other instructors.

Fred is not an easy teacher, and if you want a good grade, you'll definitely have to work for it. However, he is extremely organized and will make you learn all the material. Be sure to attend class every day -- he often has pop quizzes and does not appreciate late students. Also, he is very helpful and open during office hours.

He is a awesome teacher!! I like him very much!!! His class is very interesting!!!

Good teacher but is a very hard grader. you learn the material very well but is a hard grader. overall he is a great teacher

Personally, I think Fred is a really nice and super duper smart professor. He is kind and patience. As soon as you attend classes daily and review all of problems solve in class, you will be fine. Will take his class next quarter :)

very good teacher. many interesting problems. if you like math, take his class!! you will like his class!!!

He is very good at math, but not a good teacher. He set up a few questions and solve them,that's all he did in every class. He wants you to understand math 100% and that's how he grade on you. Tests and quizes are hard. take his class only if you are major in math. Dont expect good grades,you will need to retake this class if you want to transfer

Fred is not only an amazing math professor, but a great role model. He is absolutely inspirational and taking his classes helped me understand true concepts, not just equations and plugging in numbers. The class is definitely difficult, but Fred cares about effort and is willing to go above and beyond to help you when you need it. Amazing person.

Well, as first I thought his class is super hard, but then I got 4.0 for the class, even though I'm not the smart one in the class

He is a good teacher who is always there when you need him. Even though his tests are hard, if you really do your homework, attend the classes, and listen to him you will be in good hands.

I took 99 after over a year of no math classes, so I needed a lot of review. Luckily I like math and Fred has a good understanding of all the concepts, so he could answer all of my in-depth questions. He gives a fair amount of homework and expects students to work hard until they get the "why" but if you plan to get a degree in math he is AWESOME!!

Teacher was able to recognize my lack of confidence in subject area and gave positive feedback boosting confidence. This confidence helped to gain a full two grade points from a failing grade 1.3 to a 3.3.

Rally like this teacher. Although there is much homework, if you do all of this you will get good grades on his test. He is funny sometimes, and willing to stop to solve the struggles that my classmates are having. He is also caring and he pays a lot of attention to the students. Don't know why he receives so much hate.

For the entire quarter we used vectors to solve problems, mostly conceptual ones. I think there were about 30 problems of homework per week which was relevant to tests. He explains the course material very well and made it easy to understand. His test are not too hard and definitely not easy. I feel more confidence after his class. Great teacher!!!

Lot of people struggled. Never miss his class that he taught in his own way with hard questions discussed only in the class. 8 pages handwrite math homework every weeklol Really enjoy the class and he is the best math prof! Plus he answers questions individually and curve the grade up. The exams are similar as the sample exams and in class question

Professor Kuczmarski is a great teacher. He likes to explain the logic behind the topic, which helps us understand what exactly we are doing. Accomplishing the tasks of the class is great, but knowing the reason behind those tasks develops us into applied thinkers.

I absolutely loved Fred. He really helps you understand the material, not just memorize it. When some teachers explain topics, they just explain the progression of ideas, but Fred made the class think about why they should be taking the next step. This helps when approaching layer problems. I did do a lot of homework for his class.

required participation

Very simple lecture and no midterm test or final test. If you DO your homework, you will get your grade. I CAN'T understand all these people who are complaining about homework. This is a college class (not high/middle school) and you are adults (not children). If you wish to pay for this class and not attend/study it, that is your decision not Fred

I thought that he wouldn't be that good because of what his previous students had said, but it turns out to not be true at all! He is very willing to help IF you actually ask him. Although the weekly written home works are sometimes challenging, there aren't any mid or final exams.

Despite the rather low ratings, professor Kuczmarski is very willing to help, all you have to do is ask. I've noticed that many students don't join his office hours but that really is where he explains the concepts behind the homework. The written homework may be a little lengthy, but it helped me better understand the concepts introduced.

If you show effort and attend Fred's office hours the written homework won't be too challenging. Fred really tries to help students who join the office hours understand the problem being discussed in the homework. Sometimes he makes minor mistakes with the homework and tweaks the problem a bit but it has always been reasonable.

I'm not a math genius this class was fairly easy, he had zooms with the whole class for people who needed it available to join. he's a great instructor the only major downside is that his written homework is insanely hard, the material does not help prepare you, but it's not weighted too heavy so you can still get a good grade, big plus is NO TESTS

He's the most excellent Professor I've ever known! Kinda hard at the beginning since his math problems weren't the typical textbook problems; they force you to understand math logically. He put much effort into explaining and is very caring, so don't hesitate to reach out if you face difficulties!

This class is difficult and time-consuming, but as long as you study hard and create a group chat with your class, you'll be able to have a good grade. The upside to this is that he drops the two lowest assignments and one lowest WebAssign, and there are no exams/finals. I'm horrible at math, but I managed to finish with an equivalent to an A-

Professor Kuczmarski is one of the most intelligent, humble, and kind professors I've seen. He gives you 4/5 points for just attempting the homework, and usually walks through his problems in office hours. A lot of people complain about the assignments, but that's people think that because it's an online class, they can just be lazy.

Great prof. TRULY cares about students learning and makes sure you understand his problems. Willingly acknolodges if problems are too hard in his office hours, makes adjustments or walks you through them. It's obvious he cares about you, but only if you show effort. Don't take this class if you are a complainer. So many resources given.

He has a very different teaching style that involves no exams but lots of HW. Shows that he cares about his students and will make adjustments to the HW if its too hard. Don't take his online class, but VERY helpful when answering questions. If you want to succeed in this class, you absolutely will but you need to put in the time & effort.

DON'T take his online class Yet I took the offline, and it is not so bad as others rated him. He gives good lectures, willing to answer your question, and is easy to get along with. Though the homework consume a lot of time and sometimes annoying, if followed instructions, you'll get a good grade and frequently extra credits. And no exams.

He's very passionate about his job. Yes, you should be ready to write essays every week, but he is always willing to help students. He even gives you extra credits when he thinks you deserve them. Very creative prof, and very informative. Think about why only those with bad grades rated him low.

Professor Kuczmarski's class is challenging, but engaging if you put in the effort. The assignments are time-consuming, but he provides great support in office hours. Using resources like ChatGPT and Unstuck study can make studying more efficient.

Fred is the best math teacher I have ever had. Fred is kind, and very invested in helping those who want to learn. Anytime I have questions about a homework assignment, I show him after class, and he is always willing to sit down with me and help me work through the problems, step by step. If you're invested in learning, he will invest in you.

Really helpful with difficulties understanding subjects

Really helpful over hardship on subjects and topics.

Fred Kuczmarski is a perfect teacher for those interested in developing mathematical thinking. He emphasizes logical reasoning and clearly explains how to build a step-by-step solution to difficult tasks.

Professor Kuczmarski is a good professor that is invested in your learning. He'll ask you the logic and reasoning behind mathematical steps. Even though his class participation assignments are tedious, they definitely help prepare you for the week.

He knows his stuff and is always willing to help students. He is very particular about how he wants homework assignments done, and I lost sleep over having to write 10+ pages explaining how I arrived at the answer. This method is hard work but very effective. This class can be challenging and tedious, but you'll do well if you put in the effort.