Great teacher!!! I was scared with this class, but he makes every topics accessible to different students levels.

I recommend this professor to everyone. Very smart and self-explanatory.

I really enjoyed this class. The teacher was really cool he gave us a lot opportunities to get our grades up. For his first time in palm beach state college he did great.

This class was so easy for me! He is a great teacher though sometimes he makes things way more confusing than what they actually are! He has a passion for math and that's what i love but if your not good at math i probably wouldn't take him. He does allow for extra credit and gives reviews for the test! I have 100 in the class!

Amazing professor. One of the few from the college I have taken that actually seem to care about their students. He gives good examples of problems and works it all out step by step for you. Gives you chances for extra credit.

I have never been good at math, and this is the first time ever I've received an A. Yes he has an accent, but he is a great professor. He gives test reviews that are exactly like the tests, so you know what and how to study. He helped me so much, and he gives extra credit EVERY test. Anyone complaining just did not pay attention. He HATES phones!

I do not know why some students are not honest about him. He cares a lot of the students, and always is willing to help. If you study you pass the class, if you don't you'll fail for sure. I took MAT1033 with him and won't be the last one.

John Locke once said, "No mans knowledge goes beyond his experience." The breadth and depth of Professor Castaneda's knowledge is exceptional. He eloquently makes abstract concepts tangible. It is clear that he has a plethora of experience for which he is able to recall during his lectures. A marvelous professor- fair and just. Take his course!

Professor Castaneda is very clear from day one. He makes sure you understand everything before he moves on and if you dont ask during class just because you didn't want to interupt or you are shy, he stays with you and makes sure you feel comfortable with the subject. He wants you to understand and learn.

Professor Casteneda goes above and beyond to help you understand. He simplifies the material in his lectures to make it as understandable as possible. He is devoted to and passionate about his students doing well. I wish he could be my professor for all my math related subjects. If you really want to learn the material, he's your guy.

The bad reviews about Professor Casteneda are from people who probably belong in a prep class before taking his class. It's sad to see people bashing this professor when the problem is clearly their lack of being able to understand the material. Trying to battle your teacher is never the way to solve problems. He deserves the upmost appreciation.

Professor Castaneda gets bashed for his strong accent but is a very good teacher. I got a C in the class because I missed multiple days but he helped me as much as he could for me to catch up. He is a very intelligent man and is very passionate about the subject he teaches so don't let his accent stop you from taking his class!

I took Professor Castaneda for College Algebra (MAC1105) during summer 2016. If you are serious about learning and want to do well you will be very successful in his class. He is very helpful and caring. He will make sure you do well in his class. However you must meet him half way by coming to class and being prepared to work and learn.

Professor Castaneda is awesome he has an accent but you can thoroughly understand him. He is very helpful and really cares about his students and really tries to help them pass. His notes are exactly what is on the tests if you study the notes you will pass, Wonderful Prof!!

This class was really hard for me personally I don't like math but I ended up passing and Professor Castaneda really cares for his students. The only thing I didn't like was him doing notes all over the board like it was hard to keep up sometimes but I recommend him.

I have tremendous respect for Professor Castaneda. He's been able to accomplish more than most people that come to the US. He genuinely cares about students willing to learn. He know not everyone loves math and makes it very possible to learn the material. Highly recommend him.

I really liked professor Castaneda, every time I have to take a math class, I always look for his name, is a very easy grader, and he helps A LOT,

Professor Castaneda was not such a bad professor he gives about 5 tests not including the final but he is understanding with the grading. He takes 5 points off your final and adds it to your lowest score. He tends to get a little off topic when teaching since he starts talking about cuba but overall he was not a bad professor. FYI textbook not used

I liked professor Castaneda. He has an accent and a dry, humorous personality. I had fun in his class. If I would have worked a little bit harder, would have gotten an A for sure. He is very cut and dry though and wants you to work for the grade.

He is the best math teacher I ever had. He really cares about his students, even though the class is a little difficult he explained everything the way he has to, and if you have any questions he dont get tired of explained you over and over again. I would take him again!

He is the best professor ever. he is very caring and help students to learn all the material they need. You can see him outside the class and he is always winning to help you. His test are easy just practice the test review and you will be fine. He gives extra credit.

If you want to learn, he is the right person

This guy is amazing! Who cares if he has an accent when you can understand everything perfectly. I really love him

Love him!!!! What a great profesor and human being.

This profesor has a very strong latin accent but that means nothing compared to the quality of his classes. He really knows math and explains everything very clear.

Very good class. I never liked math but Professor Castaneda explains everything very well, and I kinda love it!

Flexible and available out of classroom, has the competence, patience, dedication and love for math to teach it until you understand it. Send some of the best reviews for the test, clear grading criteria, you know the topics and pass the exam youll get good grades , simple as that. Not much homework and very forgiving on absences.

I cannot believe people gave a bad review to professor Gilberto when he is an amazing and caring professor. He explains everything really well and the tests are easy. I love him.

Loved the way he teach and gives extra credit. Test are nice and easy. I highly recommend him

He does have accent, but I loved this class. I don't like math, and for some unknown reasons, my major needs a lot of maths uff. It's not an easy class, but he makes it understable. On tests will be what he explained on class, no hidden questions like others professors do. I don't know any spanish, and I got an A. Highly recommend him.

Good teacher but, has a heavy accent. Since English is not his first language there can be some misunderstandings or he can struggle to explain his though process but, other than that he is an excellent teacher.

He is an amazing professor! No book needed, tests are exactly as the practice tests... And he gives you so many chances to obtain extra credit! up tp 5 points PER TEST! he literally wants you to pass the class...

His has a clear syllabus and sticks to it so you have no surprises for your grade. Using mymathlab software every week you do the homework, test, extra credit practice test, then go to class for a Quiz. The math is hard but he helps explain it. Try to do a little each night. He responds quickly to email. Great professor

He is very good. He will help you if you are struggling. Some times he can be a little rude but thats because the accent. Take him if he is available.

He is very good and help you if you are falling. Dont let his accent keeping you from getting a class with him. You wont regret it.

Amazing. He is really funny.

If you are thinking of taking a math class, HE IS THE BEST! He is always there to help you even after class and really cares about his students. He gives so many chances to raise the grade up and even goes over some questions that may be on the test. Just study his reviews and do your homework, and you'll be fine!

Hard but amazing classes.

Hw has a strong accent but he is very very VERY smart he will definitely help you if you show interest or you actually want to pass. Hes very understanding. He shows a lot of different ways to answer questions so its easy for all learners

Math is hard, but Castaneda make it a lot easier. He is very understanding and take care of his student. He is very passionate about the subject, and explain even what you suppose to know from before Math classes. Also the course is super well organized and not homework at all.

Professor castaneda is a very smart man and will show you everything you need to know to succeed in his class and any others in the future. He is very good at showing different ways of solving equations so that all learners can do well. Although his accent is relatively strong, you can easily understand what hes explaining to you.

I've never felt the need to write reviews about professors, but when I had professor Castaneda I felt I had no choice. I have never had a teacher who was cut and dry, inspirational and caring all in one. Ironically the man speaks minimal English, but his teaching style was so extraordinary I personally sent him a thank you when the semester ended.

Goes over everything you need to pass the tests and gets you ready for algebra, went over homework gave EC when needed

Calculus 1 is the gateway to higher level mathematics, and I'd highly recommend you have someone of Professor Castaneda's caliber there to instruct you. He teaches you only the necessary topics, as well as gives a lot of extra credit and opportunities to improve your grade. Have confidence that this professor will prepare you for Calc 2.

I have never in my life written a review on anything! After taking Professor Castaneda i just had to! Most students think "accent? No way!" but after a few minutes you start to learn and understand the things hes saying. He really cares about his students and does as much as possible to help them pass because he knows how hard it can be.

It is a difficult class, but Castaneda makes it the more simple possible, he gives points for the hw and test are alike worksheets, as long as you do both, worksheets and h.w. you will pass the class, he explains after class and gives a day to study with him before each test! THE BEST PROFESSOR I HAD SO FAR! (He does have a hispanic accent)

Math is my least favorite subject but Professor Castaneda helped me through this class. He has a thick accent which can sometimes make him hard to understand. He grades based off of only the tests so they were really important. He gave my class 4 tests (each test was 25% of the final grade). He's nice though and his reviews helped me out a lot.

My second try at Stats. His class is structured for you to pass. Do the homework, go to lab, get a study buddy, you will be proud of your grade.

Professor Castaneda is an awesome teacher! He is extremely thorough, and explains the math in a way that makes it very understandable. Math is my weakest subject area, and I really enjoyed this class. I took trig with another professor and I failed, I re-took it with him and I passed with a B. I recommend him 100%!!!

Tests are not multiple choice. The only reason I would not take him again is because I prefer multiple choice tests. Reviews resemble tests. Professor has a heavy accent, but can be understood. Cares about his students passing. If you are good at mathmatics you should have no problem. Homework only has to be completed to 70% to get full credit.

Professor Castaneda is the best math professor I have ever have. He makes math easy and his lectures are very easy. Pay attention in class, write down everything that he writes down and do the review and I guarantee you would have an easy A. Plus theres no midterm exam and if you pass his 4 test on the semester you wont need to take the final. <3

Im probably the only one that is going to admit that I made it hard for myself. Professor Castaneda knows what he is doing. He explains the work PERFECTLY. Do the work and study, you will pass the class. I was stupid enough not to do that.

Prof. Castaneda is a great professor. Very inspirational, intelligent and fair. He lays out the criteria on day one. This class, naturally, is homework heavy. If you do your hw, and pass your tests, you will pass this class, even without passing the final. People online say his Hispanic accent is strong, Id agree but you will understand him fine.

it was extremely easy to follow through! There are approximately ten homework papers (usually take about an 1 or so) and worksheets. I highly suggest doing the worksheets because they simplify the homework a lot! The tests aren't multiple choice, they were the exact same as the homework and worksheets just different numbers. The work is doable!!!!

He is awesome! He goes above and beyond for his students, he actually cares if you pass and learn. If you don't understand he will keep going over it till you do.

If you are terrible at numbers (like me), I totally recommend Professor Castaneda. He makes every topic very easy to understand and goes straight to the point. You can ask him the same questions multiple times and he will respond to your answers without a problem. Take this Professor, you won't regret it!

Professor was fair, funny, caring. Since subject was tough, I felt that his demonstrations were best suited for someone who already had an understanding.A lot of self teaching after class but I was able to reply the class lectures which helped. No textbook purchase was required but just have a printer and ability to scan/upload.

Professor Castaneda is truly amazing! Math has always been my worst subject and for the first time, I got an A. He is brilliant and really wants his students to learn and succeed. Do your homework and make an effort and hell make sure you pass. He has an accent but it never bothered me. He gives so much extra credit too! Take him! Hes the best!

He is a great professor. He provided power-point slides and worksheets that were helpful when it came to studying for the tests. I did not have to use the textbook.

Professor Castaneda was a good professor. He struggles to give directions and feedback since English is his second language, but his lectures were very effective. Although he does not requires that you attend his lectures, view them anyway to get insight as to how to complete the homework.

Overall he is an okay professor. Yes, he does have an accent but you can still understand what he is saying so that wasn't much of an issue. The HW and tests are through My Math Lab and they were quite easy to do! His lectures are a bit confusing sometimes but he's willing to help anyone that's confused. Not a lot of work just stay focused!!

This guy was great and and if you do the work he wants you to pass

Honestly so easy. Barely any homework, but if we did he allowed 2 weeks to finish it. Attendance is not mandatory for the Covid zoom classes. If you dont pass this class with an A math is not for you.

I love Prof. Castaneda! At first was a little hard as he expects you to know the basics like fractions, but after you get to know him he is an amazing teacher. He has an accent but he was very clear and easy to understand. His teaching method is to the point and he will teach the problem again if not understood. JUST ASK. Def would take him again

Attendance is not mandatory as long as you do the homework and tests. Clear grading criteria. He might go too fast during the lessons but mymathlab will show examples of how to do the hw. Tests are open note and offers a lot of extra credit. Responds to emails fast and he is willing to help

I had a great time as a student with Prof. Castaneda. He really cares about the work he does, and you can tell because it upsets him when kids don't study or try. I am not a math person but he teaches from the ground up in intermediate algebra starting with very basic stuff like adding and subtracting fractions, and it helped me so much. dope guy

This is my second semester taking an online class with Professor Casteneda. If you are not a math person, I suggest printing the worksheets and previewing the videos prior to class so you are prepared. His tests are a little rough...you only get 2-3 minutes per problem, so if you tend to panic during tests, this is not the teacher for you.

Powerpoints for lessons. Lockdown browser is required for tests. Tests are 20MCQs each, final was 25MCQs and easy. Quizzes can be taken unlimited times, tests took about 10mins each. Def good for ppl who catch onto math quickly. Took as a dual enroll and am good at math so may be biased. modules/units give you 2 weeks to complete.

Mr. Castaneda is a good professor. I've learned a lot in his class. Just pay attention and do your work. If you miss class or need help with the homework, you can go to his office and he'll help you. If you do the work, you'll see the results. Thank you Mr. Castaneda for a great semester!

I think a lot of people weren't prepared for the amount of work in this class, but it's typical with most math classes normal for an online course. He's easy to reach, drops lowest test grade, allows you to work at your own pace, but you do need to be making sure you are staying on top of your work and actually learning the material.

I recommend prof Castaneda; He explains his class very well. You have to pay attention and participate. He always answers questions in every session. My suggestion is to do your assignments on time and preferably before the next class, so that you can ask questions related to the assignment, and the professor will help you in class.

Don't recommend. He is not responsive, his tests are 50% of your grade and you barely have time to take it as each question is usually 3 parts in 1 for 40 questions. Homework is heavy and only worth 10% of your grade.