4.3

Greg Ferencko

Mathematics - Tacoma Community College

4.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
88%
Would Retake
112
Reviews
4.3
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

88%

Would Retake

112

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

69

4

25

3

11

2

3

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4

What Students Say

He uses a weird emphasis on his words so its real difficult to understand what he thinks is important to learn and what isn't

MATH095 - 2.0 rating

Visuals and graphs are absolutely necessary

MATH151 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

42%

Textbook Required

48%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 51 grades
Most common grades:
A (17)
B+ (11)
A- (7)
Grade Distribution
A(23)B(6)C(4)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(18)
Based on 53 reported grades
A: 17
B+: 11
A-: 7
A+: 6
Common Tags
Hilarious (19)
Amazing lectures (12)
Respected (9)
Gives good feedback (6)
Tough Grader (6)
Tough grader (6)
TEST HEAVY (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
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Ratings by Course

MATH90AND115

5.0

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CS143

5.0

(1)

MATH115

5.0

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MATHMATH

5.0

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E5750

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

CS142

5.0

CSE143

5.0

MATH140

4.0

MATH96

4.0

MATH153

4.0

Reviews (112)
4.0
2.0
MATH90
Grade: C+
Sep 19, 2005

No homework

3.0
3.0
MATH99
Sep 24, 2005

If he gives an extra credit problem on the board during a test, he's lying, he tells you at the end you did it for nothing lol

5.0
1.0
MATH90
Sep 28, 2005

He made everything sound so simple! I was finally able to figure out math for once in my life

5.0
3.0
MATH90AND115
Grade: A-
Nov 14, 2005

Mr Ferencko has cool McD's socks and he's pleasent too. He bounds into class and practically screams "yay, I get to teach math today!" Math 90 was good but pre-calculus tried to kill me. I barely scraped my c+ and I'd never worked harder for such a lowsy grade. Anyhow, great teacher, does everything he can, but the material is hard no matter what.

3.0
5.0
CS142
Jun 11, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
CS143
Jun 16, 2006

Gerg is one of the best professors at TCC.

1.0
5.0
CSE143
Jun 16, 2006

Don't take any high level classes with him. You'll need to self study the whole quarter.

1.0
3.0
MATH90
Mar 5, 2007

one of the worst math teachers I've ever had...DO NOT TAKE this class unless your can afford a tutor or completely teach yourself......Very scatterbrained, and you wont' believe how hard you have to work for a crappy grade

4.0
3.0
MATH124
Oct 31, 2007

Awesome teacher -- knows when students are confused (by looking at our faces) and will continue explaining in better detail if so. Not to bad of homework, just if you dont do it, forget passing the test (very related to hmwrk) overall, this is my second class with him and would definitely take more of his math classes

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Nov 13, 2007

loved the class! very helpful teacher, enthusiastic

5.0
1.0
MATH90
May 21, 2008

loved this class. eventhough it was at 730am. Not to sound corny, but he made math fun. =D

5.0
1.0
MATH90
May 21, 2008

oh and to the person who said he was the worst teacher in the world, you're an idiot. you don't know what the hell you're talking about. Many students try to get into his class. i plan on taking my next class with him.

5.0
1.0
MATH141
Aug 8, 2008

The best teacher ever...

5.0
1.0
MATH141
Aug 12, 2008

The best Math Teacher ever. he is so fun!!! very good explanations to solve the math problems....

5.0
1.0
MATH141
Dec 9, 2008

Realy best one math teacher I ever had

5.0
3.0
MATH152
Jul 11, 2009

Excellent teacher. The best math teacher at school. He is willing to answer questions and explain concepts clearly. He gives excellent feedback for projects.

5.0
1.0
MATH142
Dec 12, 2009

The absolute god of MATH, this instructor makes you want to learn math!

1.0
5.0
MATH99
Dec 23, 2009

Well meaning. Works Hard on interpersonal skills but lacks natural empathy. Unrealistic quantity of exam problems and tricky questions. Quiz required three tutors to solve. Exhaustingly lengthy exams. Rigid deadlines. Workload extreme for an "A." High expectations for Math 99 level humans! Prepare to live at the Math Advising and Resource Center!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH151
Jan 12, 2010

I took math 151-153 with Ferencko. I had times in his class where I wanted to scream. But all I had to do was go to his office and ask for help, and everything made sense. Ferencko is not for everyone, but in my opinion, he is the best math teacher at TCC, and of course you have to work hard. It's MATH! No silver platter WAAAA... Deal with it..

5.0
1.0
MATH99
Mar 21, 2010

I really wish that I would have taking him before taking Kim Kwon. I really wanted my money back for paying for hear class :( Any how, he is so to the point and very detailed that there is no way that any one should not pass his class.

4.0
3.0
MATH114
Mar 28, 2010

Cute and was very good at showing how to solve the problems. He would write out the steps in words and do an example. I really like his teaching style because he could show how to do something in different ways to accomodate the students learning styles. He was really passionate about math too and I think that makes for a great professor.

4.0
4.0
MATH140
May 6, 2010

96/140 He is really into math, answers questions in detail, would defiantly take more classes with him. He does however give assignments that have work he never covered in class (happened about 3 times).

5.0
4.0
MATH141
May 18, 2010

Very clear instructor when it comes to telling you why formulas hand figured all the way up to the calculator, I do like him but his tests are VERY TRICKY you better understand 100% and I mean crystal of those chapters if you want over a 80% on tests. Good teacher but extremely difficult tests. Taking again but prepared this time.

4.0
4.0
MATH96
Jun 10, 2010

Very tricky tests. He is very picky with answers and is very stingy with partial credit. Homework assignments about once per week. Attendance mandatory for activity grade. Takes quite a while to return tests (>1 week). Overall a decent teacher, and is good at explaining things but he tests very hard and doesn't give a lot of "wiggle room".

5.0
3.0
MATH140
Sep 30, 2010

Very good at explaining how to do things. Very willing to help. He wants you to know how to do everything. Tests are fairly hard, but I would highly recommend him.

5.0
3.0
MATHMATH
Nov 1, 2010

ferencko is amazing. he's just this lovable dork who loves math and makes it fun and easy to understand. he answers all questions and explains everything EXTREMELY clearly, multiple times, in different ways. i hate math but this guy actually had me thinking that maybe i should pursue it past my degree requirements, just for fun. he's great!!

5.0
4.0
MATH99
Jan 4, 2011

I took him for Math 99 a while back, and I have to say he is one of the best teachers at TCC. He just gets you so excited for math, which is good because it's my least favorite subject. His tests are challenging but his explanations are crystal clear. I don't think I have ever laughed so hard in a class room before. HE JUST GETS SO AMPED!!!

5.0
1.0
MATH142
Jan 28, 2011

Okay so he's pretty awesome. Still taking him right now, pretty epic if you ask me! Does a little more lecture than you might like (almost fell asleep on multiple occasions). But you absolutely learn the material! ...for the most part you barely need the book

5.0
2.0
MATH90
Jun 14, 2011

Awesome teacher. Tests are super trickey. But he gives you practice sheets for what will be on the test. Funny down to earth and great teacher. Little homework to none at all your choice but I say do it or you will struggle. Over all amazing at teaching

5.0
3.0
MATH90
Oct 18, 2011

Hard class... Math 95 is easier. But he is a cool teacher. Plays in a band, plays bball, wears chucks... Super smart and funny.

1.0
5.0
MATH96
Nov 14, 2011

I had him for 96/140 and he has rambles a lot and it takes him a long time to get to his point. He has a lot of good ratings on here but I found him to be a very hard to teacher to understand and pass the class. If math isn't your strong suite, I wouldnt reccommend taking him for 96/140 at least.

5.0
1.0
MATH95
Dec 16, 2011

really enjoyed this teacher, he explained everything clearly, very personable and funny.

3.0
3.0
MATH96
Dec 19, 2011

Very good looking guy, explains things pretty clearly but is not helpful if you have a question after class. Sometimes rushes through topics because he talks about something less important for the majority of the class then has no time for the important part of the lesson. Hard exams, would help if he graded hw for more points towards grade.

4.0
1.0
MTH98
Jan 20, 2012

Explains everything very well, super nice and cheerful. So far I have really enjoyed having someone actually teach a class, then have us do that work that night, and review the next class. Great! Wish I could have him for every math class.

5.0
4.0
MATH142
Feb 15, 2012

Very clear when explaining everything. He makes even really hard stuff seem obvious (and this gets tedious when you already know the subject.) Grades on a 95 percent scale for non-test points, but grades very strictly. Never gives extra credit, so be careful: if you assume it's as easy as he makes it look, you'll fail the tests and

2.0
2.0
MATH095
Feb 27, 2012

Rambles a lot. He uses a weird emphasis on his words so its real difficult to understand what he thinks is important to learn and what isn't. He doesn't grade the homework which is unfortunate because I think a lot of his students could have benefited from that.

5.0
5.0
MATH140
Aug 17, 2012

Prof. Ferencko is awesome! He is a cute, quirky math nerd and really loves to teach it. He is great at explaining things in different ways for different learning styles. VERY strict with grading. Homework not required, but DO IT anyway or you'll be behind. Would definitely take him again.

4.0
3.0
MATH095
Nov 14, 2012

Awesome math teacher; his lectures are clear and he provides all quizzes/worksheets/homework problems that actually help in learning the material. I recommend taking him...wish I could again.

4.0
3.0
MATH141
Jun 7, 2013

3 exams & final, grading was fair homewrk25% ex1 10% ex2 16% ex3 16% final 33%. Able to get extra credit by doing the hw early. Main thing is, it is the quarter system things move fast, ask questions, he is cool w/ explaining something 3 or more different ways so you get it. He has an odd way of writing on the board, makes taking notes frustrating.

4.0
1.0
MATH151
Aug 8, 2013

Nice guy and easy teacher. But he always make mistakes on math, which upsets me. I am always waiting someone to point out his mistakes.

5.0
5.0
MATH141
Oct 19, 2013

Explains things good. Makes things seem easy but uses webassign for homework and a lot of the time it is very different than what we went over in class. Biggest portion of grade is the tests and they are really hard. No partial credit.

5.0
2.0
MATH095
Dec 13, 2013

Wonderful at explaining & making sure the class understands. Always reviews from last class which is helpful. Gives attendance points for coming to class. Overall fairly easy if you come to class and pay attention. I love his teaching style. Real nice guy. I'd highly recommend and take him again!! =)

5.0
4.0
MATH152
Jan 2, 2014

His class was awesome although his hard grading system made me crazy.

5.0
3.0
MATH151
Feb 19, 2014

good teacher

5.0
2.0
MATH95
Mar 18, 2014

He was very helpful and explained everything step by step.

5.0
1.0
MATH141
Mar 31, 2014

He is a great teacher!. If you prepare well and pay attention in class then you will do well. It was all thanks to God that I did well in this class, praise God! Do not procrastinate. He really cares about his students understanding the topic and he is willing to help whenever needed. He is also clare in his teaching.

3.0
3.0
MATH96140
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
May 21, 2014

harsh grader and test are not true to the study guides or homework.

4.0
2.0
MATH96140
Grade: A
May 23, 2014

Here r what I think about him n' u'd better believe it. My remark about him contains absolutely no bias:Firstly, he cracks many jokes in my class.Secondly, he is helpful but this fact depends on your Mathlevel. If u really love Math, go ahead n' choose him. Otherwise, u should not because he wants to teach above and beyond normal Math class.

5.0
1.0
MATH96140
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2014

Best teacher I have ever had. Explains things inside and out. Does sometimes make small arithmetic errors, like most humans, not too proud to use a calculator. Makes me feel like I could be doing Math at his level someday.

5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2014

Ferencko's a pretty chill professor, and has an amazing cat shirt. His tests are not easy but if you study you'll be ok. He is very enthusiastic about not dividing by zero. Overall he is pretty cool.

5.0
3.0
MATH151
Jun 17, 2014

Probably my favorite teacher at TCC. I only got a C, but that was just because I didn't make enough time for the class - he clearly loves math and is great at teaching it, plus he's just a chill guy in general. I recommend him for any level of math.

5.0
3.0
MATH152
Aug 23, 2014

Took Ferencko for Calculus I and II. Great prof. Never cared for math and thought I'd find calculus difficult to impossible. Not with Ferencko. If he's teaching a course you need, take him.

4.0
1.0
MATH151
Aug 30, 2014

Take him if u want to learn, but don't want to do too much work yourself. He'll make sure u understand all the concepts. NOT helpful after class,NOT helpful if u want to go beyond the class, since Ferencko just wants his life to be as simple as possible. Don't bother asking him questions after class if ur an A student already.

4.0
4.0
MATH153
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2014

Took Ferencko for Calculus I, II, and III. He's tough, but clear and fair. You have to learn the material to get a good grade, but he teaches it extremely well. Best mathematics lecturer I've ever had.

4.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2014

Greg was a very good instructor. He often explained concepts in a variety of ways and wrote down notes along with the class on the board. However, he is a tough grade when it comes to exams (3 plus a final) and quizzes (Around every Friday). He was interesting and clear. I would definitely take his class again.

3.0
5.0
MATH95
Mar 15, 2015

Found his class to be confusing. Handouts were easy but the test were way to hard. He talked too fast and oddly emphasizes words. The homework is all online. He needs to prepare the class better for the quiz and exams. It would have been better if the home work wasn't online and out of the book.

4.0
3.0
95
Mar 30, 2015

Angry comicmad genius. Great teaching style, if you follow his step by step instructions to solving the problem, then you'll get it. Gets very passionate about his students knowing the information and gets irritated if they don't. You have to laugh at his outbursts because it's not personal. Outbursts are more frequent as you near Friday.

5.0
2.0
MATH142
Grade: A+
Nov 6, 2015

Mr. Ferencko's class is enjoyable, he makes everyone laugh, and he doesn't assign any homework that is needed for you to turn in.

5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2015

Ferencko taught me to understand math. He talks A LOT during lecture, usually went on even after class was over. But it paid off - he always worked out problems on the board we had questions about, and problems on tests were just like ones we practiced in class on for homework. If you listen and ask questions, you will pass!

5.0
2.0
E5750
Grade: B+
Dec 4, 2015

Awesome teacher, explain very clearly, got jokes, answers all questions, always there if you need help. Honestly the best math teacher I've ever had.

4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2015

I honestly was expecting to have a tough time with this class since I had a rough go at 96/140, but Greg is awesome! He's a funny dude, and was always willing to help. Online homework didn't appear much on tests, so make sure you attend class! Be sure to pay attention to the actual concepts associated with the math because he'll test you on it.

3.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Jan 8, 2016

This class was very chill. Usually the first half of class is spent discussing homework or other questions, and the last half is the lecture. I really liked Greg as a person but I couldn't stand that class for some reason. I didn't find the lectures interesting or easy to follow at all. I don't know, maybe I just hate math.

5.0
1.0
MATH151
Grade: A-
Jan 17, 2016

Best professor. He will help you out with calc.

5.0
2.0
MATH141
Feb 2, 2016

Greg is probably my favorite professor at TCC. He is great at explaining mathematical concepts, and offers a lot of opportunities to succeed. He does talk for hours on end, but everything he says is very organized and methodical to help you understand math. He gets very enthusiastic at times which is amusing to watch. I would definitely take him.

3.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Feb 12, 2016

He blows through all of the easy stuff and doesn't clarify on the hard items. He is really annoying and confusing when it comes to learning new ideas. Doesn't go over what is needed! Online homework most often has nothing to do with what he taught in class.

5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A+
Feb 21, 2016

Best math teacher period.

5.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: B+
Feb 23, 2016

Took Mr. Ferencko for Calculus I and loved his teaching style, took him again for calculus II without any regrets.

5.0
2.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
Mar 22, 2016

Super funny and helpful. He explains everything step by step and makes things clear. He only takes participation once every two weeks so participation is not mandatory. Would recommend. I only had an hour of hw a week and didn't even crack my textbook. Easy A.

4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2016

Pros He gives clear lectures and plenty of examples. He adds humor and is enthusiastic about math so you won't have trouble staying awake during his lectures. He grades fairly. Cons If you can't make a quiz he will allow you to take it at any other time.

5.0
4.0
MATH152
May 14, 2016

Honestly the best math teacher I've ever had. He's not like you're typical math professor. He doesn't assign homework, he just gives you problems that are suggested for practice. He explains concepts so that even a child could grasp it. If his classes are open I suggest taking him. Funny guy.

5.0
3.0
MATH152
Grade: Not sure yet
May 18, 2016

Greg is hands down the best professor I've had! Teaches concepts very well and is very clear. Has a ton of patience and will go over any questions you have from practice problems. He doesn't push his agenda on students, but instead makes sure you understand the ideas before moving forward! And, he's hilarious! Loved his class. Wish he taught 153.

4.0
2.0
MATH152
Grade: B+
Jul 12, 2016
Would take again

Best math teacher I've ever had. He uses time in class effectively, takes his time working through problems that students have, makes learning easy. He uses analogies to explain new concepts and he's funny. He doesn't come off as arrogant like some instructors. His tests actually resemble the homework so no surprises. No group work or projects.

5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Sep 20, 2016
Would take again

Professor Ferencko is a Great professor. He thoroughly explains every topic and everything that is on the test will be what he has explained. The only bad thing is that if you bomb a test your grade suffers as there are 3-4 per quarter each making up 22% of your grade.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Oct 6, 2016
Would take again

Ferencko is an amazing lecturer. He explains things very thoroughly and makes sure to drill the important facts into your head. That being said, he does not give any extra credit, and in Calculus there is no homework assigned so it is all on the tests, but tests are very reasonable. Most of the class would finish them early. Highly recommend him.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Mr. Ferencko is an amazing teacher. His lectures are easy to follow and he is enthusiastic. He has office hours everyday, and if you are struggling with something and make the effort to ask he will try his best to help you.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
MATH141
Feb 19, 2017
Would take again

A very good professor. Nice and easy teaching style.

Tough Grader
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Feb 21, 2017
Would take again

Would take him for every math class in the future. Explains everything until you understand. Tests are on covered material, and gives partial credit. Couple times per quarter takes extra credit attendance. Drops lowest quiz and extra credit for HW if you do it early.

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: A-
Mar 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He dose not have any extra credit, and only 4 quizzes and 2 test and a final through out the quarter, so if you don't do well only 1 test, then your grade will be knocked 10% down. He usually spends too much time explaining easy stuff and make problems more complicated, he do sometimes explain hard stuff, but honestly not an easy A.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: C
May 15, 2017
Would take again

Awesome Calc teacher. I was super lazy in his class so I did poorly, but he's good at teaching and the work load isn't as bad as some other math classes.

Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MATH114
Grade: A
May 22, 2017
Would take again

I'll be honest. At first I didn't like this professor bc he tends to elaborate on a LOT of stuff that at first didn't seem necessary. He really stresses the WHY aspect of math and breaks it down. Sure, it takes longer and seems tedious but it helps you really understand concepts in math. He won't baby you and he tells you as it is. Great teacher

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MATH140
Grade: B+
Jun 9, 2017
Would take again

It's hilarious when he yells, but just remember he just really wants you to learn to think for yourself, which is a very valuable lesson.

Tough Grader
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH96140
Grade: A
Jun 15, 2017
Would take again

Amazing teacher!! He basically force feeds you information then allows you to think for your self with the tools he has given you.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
2.0
5.0
MATH151
Jul 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Like him as a person, but teaching? He's not good at it. Focuses too much on graphing which is terrible for non-visual learners. Words questions oddly which could take awhile many points over misunderstanding him. Stingy with partial credit if you get the wrong answer expect a zero even if some of your work is good. 1 missed step 0.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
4.0
3.0
MATH96140
Grade: A
Aug 15, 2017
Would take again

I would consider Greg to be one of the best math teachers I have ever had. He goes above and beyond to help any student out. I would definitely take any class he teaches.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
4.0
MATH141
Oct 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I didn't like that he doesn't use canvas. instead he uses webassign for all computer homework and canvas is way better because it walks you through each step. I say that because he covers very little of the content in class. And the textbook he wanted us to use covered very little of the materials we're learning.

LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Nov 8, 2017
Would take again

Greg gets excited about what he's teaching and keeps your attention. I appreciate the way he plans his lessons and structures them. Since math professors can't cover every single little detail in class, I think he does a great job at covering what's important and using the class time efficiently to go a bit more in depth into the harder stuff.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Jan 1, 2018
Would take again

Provides several different explanations of topics so that students with different learning styles can all easily grasp the content. Extra credit on all homework thats turned in a day early.

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MATH140
Grade: B
Jan 3, 2018
Would take again

He is a great professor overall. He is a tough grader though. He is also picky how you write down your answer. If the answer is not written the way he likes it he will mark it wrong. He talks very loud so if you have trouble hearing he is a great option for you.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
5.0
1.0
MATH095
Mar 15, 2018
Would take again

Aright Aright Aright Aright Aright Aright Good stuff? This professor is super nice and his class is pretty easy

Respected
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MATH142
Mar 17, 2018
Would take again

Professor Ferencko is a great math teacher who is very enthusiastic when he teaches. He expects you to show up ready to work every day. Two thumbs up

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH095
Grade: A
May 14, 2018
Would take again

I was pretty worried about math, having been out of school for years. Greg makes it really easy. Show up, take notes, do homework. Was a pretty easy A for me. Hour of class, Hour of homework 3-4 days a week. Do the test study guides a couple times before test. If you can take a class with him, DO IT. Fun and easy! Great Teacher!

Tough Grader
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

Greg is a really nice professor, he is so enthusiastic about his teaching, and he will answer and explain any questions that you have. 5 quizzes, 3 exams, and 1 final total, and he will drop the lowest score of your quiz and exam. Homework is on the Web-assign page, and extra is offer if you do the homework early an day. Highly recommend!!!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
MATH140
Grade: C
Jun 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Downfall: he doesnt use Canvas so you wont know your grade until the end of the quarter.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
MATH151
Grade: A+
Aug 1, 2018
Would take again

Preface: calculus and, math beyond, rely on students to be able to conceptualize the material. Visuals and graphs are absolutely necessary. That said, Greg is an awesome and enthusiastic, albeit slightly abrasive, Professor. He cares about math. The practice problems are harder than the tests. Be stoked if you get him!

Inspirational
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

He is the best professor I have ever had!! Math has never come naturally to me, but he made me feel like I'm able to do it. He explains things really well. Take him, you won't regret.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MATH96140
Grade: B
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Doesn't use canvas. Class is mostly lectures, but he's very open to questions and explaining things to the whole class, even if just one student has the question. Online homework only, but he has the first part of class dedicated to answering questions about it. Tests aren't too hard. Overall a very nice teacher, but class can be kind of boring.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
Feb 5, 2019
Would take again

He gives amazing lectures. He is really patient and wants to see you succeed. One of my favorite professors of all time. He is funny and is good at relating concepts back to the real world.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH095
Grade: A
Apr 16, 2019
Would take again

Really recommended!!! He's really useful, sometimes it's sleepy, but you can easily get good grades tho

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: B+
Jul 25, 2019
Would take again

Greg is a really good professor. He breaks down each lesson and makes sure everyone can understand it. He always makes people can feel comfortable to ask questions and he will go over the homework as long as people ask for it. Definitely one of my favorite professors at TCC.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
MATH141
Feb 14, 2020
Would take again

Have to put in the work to get an A , drops worsted test score 7/10 recommend. Online hw few paper worksheets

Tough grader
Test heavy
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

I've never done particularly well with math, but Mr. Ferencko does a really great job of explaining concepts, and I learned a ton in his class. He's very enthusiastic and likes to yell to get his point across, but don't let that intimidate you, he's a great teacher and a super friendly guy. Would absolutely recommend this class!

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
MATH095
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2021
Would take again

10 out of 10.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH152
Grade: A+
May 3, 2021
Would take again

My absolute favorite math teacher (and maybe favorite teacher?) at TCC. Greg made me love calculus because of how good he is at teaching it - and I've never been good at math. I have a different teacher for Calc 3 and really wish I had the option to take Greg's class. I highly recommend him for any math class!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Feb 14, 2022
Would take again

All the assignments in the online class were on a website, none were written. Tests were multiple choice mostly, or you didn't have to show work. Does not nitpick small errors like other math profs. Assignments and tests were not difficult. Overall, an amazing professor for Calculus.

5.0
2.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Mar 14, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Greg is an amazing teacher! His lectures were incredibly clear and helpful. He was lenient with homework and quizzes. Also, if there were problems on the homework that you didn't get, then you can ask Prof.Greg to go over and explain them, which was very helpful as well. I would recommend Prof. Greg to everyone!!

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
Aug 3, 2022
Would take again

He is the best Math professor I ever had and probably will ever have. Such a genius and makes you think you're a genius as well because from his way and concepts of explanations you literally understand and master solving so well because of him.

Amazing lectures
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2023
Would take again

I took this class in my very first semester of tcc, and I would say it was a really good intro to the college! he is a great lecturer and pretty chill when it comes to grading.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Nov 3, 2023
Would take again

The hardest thing in the class was probably quizzes question style were somewhat unknown. Tests were easy to study for since most the questions where similar to quiz questions, so as long as you studied the previous quizzes for the unit, you'll knock it out the park. He is particular about a few things but he is very clear about them.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: C
Mar 28, 2024

Only grades quizzes and tests, but does not allow notes/notecards. No options for extra credit or homework to buffer out a poor quiz or test score. I did not miss one day of class and spent hours on homework and practicing in-class worksheets and still struggled all quarter. He's a loud person, and it can deter some students from asking questions.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Jan 8, 2025
Would take again

Professor Ferencko makes math click. His lectures are engaging, and he's great at breaking down concepts. Between the textbook, practice quizzes, and tools like Unstuck study, you'll be set up to succeed in this class. Definitely take him if you can!

4.0
5.0
MATH142
Grade: B-
Mar 13, 2025
Would take again

Attendance isn't mandatory but you'll fall behind if you miss much class, and he is a very loud and passionate instructor. Be ready to do a lot of studying outside of class

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Apr 9, 2025
Would take again

Greg is a great professor, and taking his Trigonometry/Precalculus II Course (MATH&142) really helped prepare me for Calculus I. While he is a tough grader and can be loud at times in class, he is extremely knowledgable. Be prepared to stay on top of your studies, as these math classes demand a great deal of attention outside of the classroom.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Respected
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