2.3

Gregory Moore

Mathematics - Orange Coast College

2.3
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
35%
Would Retake
190
Reviews
2.3
Quality
4.1
Difficulty
2.2
Helpful
2.2
Clarity

35%

Would Retake

190

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

In my years at OCC I have never encountered what I would call a "bad" professor

CALC185 - 1.0 rating

He was so awful, I'm sure there are better math teachers so definitely avoid this class

MATH30 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

81%

Textbook Required

67%

Grade Predictor

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95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
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Grade Distribution
A(7)B(7)C(5)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 24 reported grades
A: 6
B: 6
C: 5
B+: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Tough Grader (10)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (4)
Tough grader (4)
Get ready to read (3)
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES (3)
Test heavy (3)
TEST HEAVY (2)
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LEWIS203

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MATH130

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MATH280CALC3

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MATH154

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Reviews (190)
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LEWIS203
Oct 22, 2003

No comments...

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MATH280
Oct 22, 2003

This professor has to change his profession.

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MATH280
Oct 22, 2003

This guy is terrible. Wrost teacher ever!

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MATH280
Oct 23, 2003

He is the largest nerd in the world, his teaching is absolutely awful and his test are impossible. Some answers will actually have more than 3 digets in the denominator. Imagine a test where you get 134/3497 for an answer, after doing a page of work.

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MATH170
Oct 31, 2003

what the hell is wrong with this guy? I hope he reads these evaluations & improve himself because we have so much crap to deal with and the last thing we want is him! Do us a favor and quit..because you will be fired anyway! don't take him!

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MATH170
Oct 31, 2003

for the person who suggested Burger King: great idea; I stopped by to get him an application but the sign say "hiring friendly people" so clearley he does not qualify cause he is anti people.I think it has to do with his childhood he was not hug

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MATH
Oct 31, 2003

I have a question for you: why do you do this to your students? Don't bring your home problems to us! Obviousley you don't like teaching and you don't give a F to your students...just find another job.

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MATH
Oct 31, 2003

I dropped his class he is so boring and he looks like a soaked (wet)rat that remained out in the rain hungry!

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MATH
Nov 4, 2003

You want to be liked;here is a tip for you change your attitude&start respecting people of other races&shame on you if you don't do that! You should act&speak like a professionl think of all the poor students that are suppose to be learing from you!

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120
Nov 7, 2003

Really good teacher! He helped me so much. I think OCC needs more teachers like him. He knows what he is doing. He works hard for to make his class good. I think he is truly a great teacher.

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MATH180
Nov 7, 2003

Professor Moore has the rare ability to explain well plus he really cares about his students. Some people just don't care but he does. I am in 185 now and doing well, but I miss his style.

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MTH30
Nov 7, 2003

Wow, I didn't know about this website. Its so cool. Well I really liked my math teacher Mr. Moore. I think he's so cool! He's really a sweet guy. I would definitely take him again if I have a chance.

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MATH
Nov 7, 2003

I can only say "great job". You are my favorite teacher this semester! I have learned a lot and also made some good friends in class. Its a good class and a good teacher.

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MATH
Nov 7, 2003

I think some people who weren't doing any homework were not happy with their grades, but most of the class was quite content. He does his job. You learn. You move on with your life. Thats what its all about. I think he makes it happen, and understands.

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170
Nov 7, 2003

Not bad at all! I would take him again.

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MATH10
Nov 7, 2003

No complaints!

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120
Nov 7, 2003

Fair tests. Good attitude. Makes math really easy to understand. Good guy!

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185
Nov 7, 2003

Excellent and nice!

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185
Nov 7, 2003

Excellent! One of my favorite teachers!

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180
Nov 7, 2003

The class was hard, but I think it the teahcer made the difference. He made a hard subject understandable. I have nothing but positive views.

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120
Nov 7, 2003

Cool teacher! Good job!

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MATH30
Nov 7, 2003

He is very approachable. I practically camped out by his office and he helped me so many times. He is someone who cares!

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MATH280
Nov 7, 2003

Instructor tries but is not very good at all.

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MATH10
Nov 7, 2003

bad and unhelpful

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2.0
120
Nov 8, 2003

Really good! This was my favorite class!

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160
Nov 8, 2003

He is the cadilac of teachers! He's high class all the way! Take him for sure!

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030
Nov 8, 2003

He made all the difference in the world. I am a returning student, and he helped a lot!!!!

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170
Nov 8, 2003

He's the besst of the best! This is why I came to OCC for great teaching liek this!

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180
Nov 8, 2003

I was in a day class where the professor blinded us with too many colors, but I didn't like him, so I dropped and took this class. It was much better.

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160
Nov 8, 2003

Super-cool teacher! I like him! He is down to earth. He is not pretensious. He doesn't act like royalty. He is like a friend, but he is very professional and really knows what he is talking about

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285
Nov 8, 2003

Perfectomundo! A class act. Really cool. There are no more superlatives. He's the real deal.

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MATH10
Nov 8, 2003

He a fair and decent guy. He is someone with integrity and he does a good of teaching. He is someone I can respect.

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180
Nov 8, 2003

He's cool. I think he is really a decent guy. Some people try to pick on him, but he always keeps his cool. People can be cruel but he is someone who holds his head up with dignity and no regrets.

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180
Nov 8, 2003

I think Moore and Arismendi are the two best.

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MATH280
Nov 8, 2003

not too good at explaining and long exams.

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030
Nov 8, 2003

Great! A good guy.

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MATH280
Nov 8, 2003

WORST TEACHER EVER!!!!! DON'T TAKE HIM

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MATH185H
Nov 8, 2003

Good!

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MATH130
Nov 15, 2003

Not good at all.

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MATH180
Nov 17, 2003

not too good at explaining and long exams.

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MATH30
Nov 17, 2003

very unlucky class

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MATH280
Nov 18, 2003

Fun class take him and don't believe what others say..He is a respectful professor!

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MATH280
Nov 24, 2003

not very good at explaining, don't take math 280 with him because this course need lots of explaining.

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MATH180
Nov 21, 2003

if you want to hate math for the rest of your life take his class. worst teacher ever

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MATH280
Dec 1, 2003

not that good!

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MATH280
Dec 2, 2003

very bad class!! don't take him

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MATH280
Dec 3, 2003

No Comments!

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MATH185
Dec 12, 2003

Doesn't know how to teach

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MATH130
Dec 17, 2003

THE WORST TEACHER EVER

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MATH280
Dec 21, 2003

pretty bad.

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MATH280
Dec 22, 2003

He is a good professor. His class is good if you are willing to study.

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MATH280
Feb 17, 2004

terrible.

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MATH185
Mar 5, 2004

This guy is from planet X. HORRIBLE TEACHER AVOID HIM AT ALL COST.

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MATH280
Mar 20, 2004

wrost teacher ever... I haven't learned a thing from this teacher.

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MATH185
Mar 22, 2004

Very unhelpful teacher who spends very little time explaining anything to the students. Don't take him!

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MATH185
Mar 25, 2004

the worst math teacher ever! I don't understand anything from him. i don't think he likes teaching as if he is forced to do it! for the sake of your GPA don't take him.

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MATH280
Jun 4, 2004

Hard exams, difficult to understand, doesn't expalin well at all and not very helpful if you have questions. I agree with all the comments here. Do yourself a favor and avoid him if you can.

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MATH280
Jun 7, 2004

G. Moore is actually a great professor. Unlike most of the teachers at OCC, he expects his students to excel, and awards students for working with discipline. I recommend this class to students up for a real challenge. Sit in the front (soft voice)!

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MATH280
Jul 1, 2004

Soft spoken and a nice person but cannot teach. I basically taught myself. I helped a little but not much in his office.

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MATH185
Jun 22, 2004

he is a good teacher only if you don't like learning anything. if you want to take someone who doesn't teach you the subject at all, and you want to fail a math class for not understanding anything on exams, then take him.

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CALC280
Sep 28, 2004

He teaches from the book. This gives students who misses lectures no reason to not know what's going on. Doesn't like noise though, and questions are asked at the end of the examples.

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MATH280CALC3
Nov 22, 2004

Very inflexible and rigid. He is somewhat approacheble and his exams are way too long.

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MATH
Dec 20, 2004

rambles on about how he got a sword or something stuck up his behind during his time in russia...like we wanna know..other than that, the teacher cannot teach.

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MATH185
Jan 31, 2005

unclear

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MATH30
Feb 2, 2005

this guy is nuts. he definetly did some drugs at one point.teaches short cuts.he goes by the book,so its not that helpful. easygoing, dosen't care if you come to class, which is cool. and he cusses always and dosent care if you do.

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MATH
May 1, 2005

VERY unhelpful. I can honestly say I have learned nothing from him. Everything I have learned in that class had been from my tutor. He Gets uneasy when you talk or don't understand something. I feel like he does not want to help students with anything.

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MATH280
May 6, 2005

Very lazy, always late to class. No personality. He gets mad if you get up to sharpen your penicle or go to the bathroom during class. hard test since he is not clear. He thinks that he is there to clear few things and it's student responsiblity to go home study and figur things out. Don't take him.

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MATH170
May 27, 2005

Talks about everything except math, flirts with the girls and cusses more than a sailor slamming his finger in a door. Lazy and doesn't want to teach, seems annoyed when questions are asked. Big hair

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MATH154
Jun 2, 2005

This guy is a joke. He thinks he can teach a class, but doesn't know****. If you want to pass a math 154 class, DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACH!!

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MATH185
Jun 9, 2005

He makes you hate Math. He is the worst teacher ever, he does not know how to teach.Do yourself a favor "DO NOT TAKE HIM"

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MATH280
Jun 28, 2005

Doesn't know what he is talking about. he certainly belongs to OCC's hall of shame and the worst of worsts. he has a thing for Persian and Asian girls too, so be careful in going to his office.

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MATH185
Aug 2, 2005

I used to love calculus before I took his class. He doesn't know what he wants from his students or what his students need from a teacher. He keeps talking and writing without caring if students could keep up with the material or not. Stay away from him.

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MATH185
Aug 29, 2005

He has lost his mind!!! crazy guy!!

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MATH180
Aug 31, 2005

Very unclear! Does not explain the material and has bad hand-writing, so you can't uinderstand what he is talking about. Writes down stuff and doesn't seem to care if the students are keeping up.

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MATHEMATICS
Sep 3, 2005

Really boring and not to clear on explaining the work.

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MATH180
Sep 6, 2005

Do not take a class from this teacher. He has been late everyday so far. Today he told us to take a break and he did not come back for 30 minutes. He is very unclear. By far the worst teacher I have ever had.

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MATH280
Sep 16, 2005

Good lord. Ditto. Late, very soft-spoken, mumbles while writing on the board, unclear, and unwilling. He's defensive, has poor teaching plans (like he's teaching for the first time everytime) and unhuman-like. I'm good at math and I'm not going to let him change that. Very inconsistent with timeliness and ruthless on quizzes. Steer Clear.

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MATH30
Sep 19, 2005

He is pretty boring, and he has something to say about everything.

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MATH280
Sep 23, 2005

Doesn't deserve to be called a professor. He comes to class 15 minutes late, gives a quiz which he will grade like a Nazi (most got 1+ score <= 1/4 after doing the hw), and writes random problems on the board, solving them without explanation. No graphing calculators allowed. Grade is 100% tests & quizzes. Horrible teacher. AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE.

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MATH280
Oct 6, 2005

No Comments

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MATH280
Nov 1, 2005

BAD TEACHER. THIS GUY IS FROM ANOTHER PLANET OR GALAXY. JUST DONT TAKE HIM. ANYBODY BUT MOORE.

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MATH185
Nov 29, 2005

Class grades are based on quizzes & exams: speaking of which-->> RUTHLESS grading. His exam questions don't even cover most of what you learned. It's not like 1 problem is integrated or incorporates multiple sections. At times he just picks a problem out of the blue and it's worth 8-10points. MATH WAS FUN UNTIL I MET THIS TEACHER.

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CALCULUS
Nov 17, 2005

DEMEANING; LEAVES CLASS;LAZY

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MATH180
Feb 2, 2006

This guy is cool, helpful. I don't care what other people has to say about him, his tests are very easy. Most of the problems in the tests are from the homework. So, figure it out for yourself to see wheather you want to do the assigned homework or not. I gor a 99=A in his course and I had been out of school for 8 years.

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MATH280
Feb 3, 2006

WORST teacher I've ever had by far & WORST class I've EVER taken! I have 32 units, a 4.0, have never dropped a class in my life, and was forced to DROP his. He's so ABSURD that only 7 finished the class (didn't all pass) while there were 30 in the other class until the end. If it was the only alternative, I'd drive to LA for a better teacher! AVOID

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MATH280
Feb 10, 2006

bad teacher, spek too softly and cannot hear him. he semmlls very bad and needs a shower. i wish i had someone else.

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MATH280
Feb 14, 2006

Avoid this professor. Take Heidi instead. Never shows up to office hours, late to class, mumbles, gets lost in his own explanations. Grades very strict, do not expect to get an A or B, regardless of knowledge of subject. Expect to learn this on your own.

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MATH280
Feb 19, 2006

I seriously don't know why he's rated so highly. 2.5 is a horrible misrepresentation of his quality (or the obvious lack thereof). He's useless; you will learn more by staring at the ceiling than listening to his lecture, he will never help you understand material, and you will have difficulty earning a decent grade in his class. Avoid at all costs

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MATH280
Feb 23, 2006

By far the worst professor at OCC. His classes are consistently the smallest in the math department (check the figures in the online schedule if you don't believe me) and for good reason. Doesn't know how to do the math he's teaching, asks random, unexpected (and unimportant) questions on tests, brutal grading... the list goes on. Avoid if possible

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MATH280
Mar 19, 2006

Just horrible. If you sign up for his class, plan on dropping it, because you will. Trust me. Ask anyone that has taken him. I don't care. Just don't take his class. If you do, you will regret it.

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MATH280
May 10, 2006

Terribel... Bad breath

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MATH280
May 15, 2006

not good at all.

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MATH185
May 21, 2006

I don't think ppl realize that there are 2 prof's named Moore.This one's soft-spoken so he's hard 2 hear and not late..he gives quizzes the second class starts.Teaches just like soln guide-skips steps,doesn't explain & goes 2 fast.Also very inflexible.My car broke down on exam night,I had proof it was in shop but he would not let me make it up.Lazy

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CALCULUS2
May 26, 2006

by far the most worts teacher i have ever had the teacher is really bad and has no business teaching. the man is crazy person and recomend you do not take his class unless you wanna teach yourself.

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MATH280
Jun 21, 2006

The experience was a nightmare.

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MATH280
Jun 30, 2006

THE MOST HORRIBEL TEACHER IN THE HISTORY OF HIHGER EDUCATION.

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MATH180
Sep 27, 2006

HORRIBLE PROFESSOR ive never commented on ratemyprofessors.com before and i just had to this one time because moore was just so terrible, he's late to class, softspoken, mumbles, has terrible handwriting, does not convey the material well, you learn more by ditching his class and goin over the material yourself, honest to god, avoid this professor

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CALC3
Sep 27, 2006

am in the class and i have thoughts of killing myself because the class is so bad. i dont recommend this instructor at all.

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MATH30
Nov 16, 2006

i dont know his teaching is very different, but with those corny jokes he is at least trying.he is actually very helpful if you go to his office hours. his hand writing is bad.BAD.but i like him.its just that math isnt for me i think i have a C in that class.

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MATH180
Dec 4, 2006

Extremely unhelpful. He almost seems to act offended when I ask questions. He skips MAJOR steps in solving problems and expects you to know what steps were skipped. He moves far too fast and doesn't seem to care whether or not his students understand the concepts; it's all about getting as much done as possible. AVOID HIM IF YOU CAN!

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MATH280
Feb 22, 2007

so bad is not worth writing at all. just take someone else.

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MATH280
Mar 30, 2007

bad experience, bad teaching, bad semester, bad school. nice man but not a good teacher.

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MATH180
Mar 1, 2007

Soft spoken/trails off/easily distracted; small writing; offers to answer questions [homework helpful] but seems shocked if questioned about section lectures; skips steps/doesn't explain things [even if you ask again-assumes you know or can keep up]; homework helps concept, but he makes the test/example/"pop" quiz problems; encourages partner work.

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MATH280
May 15, 2007

Great Math Prof, with a lot of experience!! I personally enjoy the class a lot!!! It is hard only because the material itself is difficult(face it, is Calc 3!!)Suggestion: DO THE HOMEWORK, and READ the textbook carefully!!! and Good Luck

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MATH180
May 25, 2007

probably the worst teacher ive ever had. doesn't explain things thoroughly, when asked a question he beats around the bush and mumbles, always late to class, just a horrendous teacher...would most likely be better off working in television industry, as the voice of kermit the frog on sesame street

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MATH280
Jun 22, 2007

Calc III. Very cool prof - you can talk to him about anything. Gets cooler as the semester progresses. Work your ass off and remember to ask questions. He answers questions from homework and this is crucial if you didnt get it. DO all the homework - or atleast attempt them. If you dont then expect to get burned really bad.

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MATH180
Jul 8, 2007

B-A-D=BAD!

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MATH280
Jul 17, 2007

I sometimes ask myself why I didn't drop his class earlier on to get my refund...Because that's what you would be saying to yourself too after you miss all the class drop deadlines!! Mr. Moore is a monotone, soft-spoken, careless, unclear teacher. His ways of teaching is pretty much horrendous. Please take heed and make no mistake now!

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MATH280
Sep 23, 2007

so bad is not worth making a comment...

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MATH170
Apr 18, 2008

Showed up late for EVERY class. Rushed through lectures in a monotone voice, while telling us how easy the material is and how we should know it already. His midterm had almost nothing to do with the homework. 2 people out of 50 got a D and everyone else flunked. His response was to accuse us of not studying. He took no responsibility at all.

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MATH180
Aug 9, 2008

AAAAHHHHH!!!! DO NOT TAKE!!!!!

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MATH180
Oct 6, 2008

This monkey is too smart to teach.. he assume everyone is smart as him.. You try to ask in a middle cuz you don't understand, he'll get irritated and go crazy on you.. if you want to pass or to understand... DROP IMMEDIATELY.. a full class on 1st day.. 2 week later half was there.. "i'm in it for the credit, but i dieing.."

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MATH180
Oct 9, 2008

This guy is a joke. He sucks as a human being. I karate chopped his a$$ after the semester. I received an A, but still think he has issues. you better axe somebody and take another section

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MATH180
Jan 3, 2009

Unless you're already an expert at the class (and even if you are), you're in for a world of hurt. Heed the warnings previously posted on this professor: he makes the class ridiculously more difficult than it should be. Don't take this class unless you're a math master and know the material already.

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MATH280
Nov 30, 2008

just want to be fair,i think people are just not used to his university style,that's what i expect from higher level courses, he is helpful but study before you ask random questions, i guess questions has to be somewhat intelligent. learn to read your math book and make sure you can do most problems! i found him funny, or maybe i am a bit nerdish

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MATH180
Jan 21, 2009

Negative*10^n Emotionally abusive does not teach, must learn on own. Some stormed out b/c of abuse and demeaning comments. Has only 2 yrs to tenure but Dean sees his PHd from Cornell Someone should stop him from continual student abuse 11/30/08 comment had to be his own Inexusable behavior DO NOT PUT YOURSELF THRU THE TORTURE!!

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MATH180
Jan 22, 2009

The worst teacher i have ever had. dose not answer HW questions. If this is your first time taking calc then i highly recomend you dont take him. he is always late to class and he speeds through the lecture the last 30 minutes. his grading is horrible and takes points off for the stupidest reasons. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!

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MATH180
Oct 23, 2009

he sucks!!!! He wants to teach things his way and not from the book. He all of a sudden started giving quizzes before each class...cuz he thought it would help us..not clear..skips many steps..DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!!

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MATH180
Sep 19, 2009

Possibly the worst math teacher you could get. He is anal about everything whether it's saying "bless you" when someone sneezes or not knowing how to do the homework. He mumbles when he lectures & skips steps & is condescending when you ask him to explain the problem to you.

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MATH185
Apr 20, 2010

I used to love math...until i took this class. You are better off learning from the book. He mumbles when he lectures and is anal about everything. Trust me when I say this is the worst math teacher at occ. He obviosly has no interest in the success of his students.

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MATH185
May 6, 2010

THIS CLASS IS REVENGE OF THE NERDS!!!!!! AVOID AT ALL COSTS!!

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MATH185
May 20, 2010

NEVER shows up to class on time. gets mad when u ask questions and tells u ur wasting other peoples time to learn. he will never help u. tests are ridiculously hard and he grades like a nazi. if u fail, he will simply tell u you didnt study. spent half the class talking about dumb****. he will make u hate math. DO NOT TAKE!!!! HORRIBLE TEACHER!!

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MATH185
May 26, 2010

All he does is talk about random shiet like G6 planes, browse the internet to kill time. His writing is f ucking terrible. Asking him questions is useless, because he just won't answer them or rushes through the problems. His tests are fu cking hardcore. I thought the point is to understand the concept, not make it so hard that its unsolvable. AVOI

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CALC180
Jul 7, 2010

it had to have been one of my worst experiences in a math class. he made me feel dumb for the ways that i worked out problems. i WOULD NOT RECOMMEND taking him. he is simply too smart to teach

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MATH160
Jul 7, 2010

Took him for calculus and it was a nightmare. He wouldn't explain any of the problems on the board ever. I hated asking questions because he got so angry if i did. I did every extra credit assignment and came into his office before class every time and studied like no other and barely made it out with a C.

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MATH180
Jul 13, 2010

SERIOUSLY HE IS NOT GOOD TEACHER WHO EXPECTS EVERYTHING FROM YOU, I DIDN'T LEARN ANYTHING FROM HIM, AND THE WORST THING HE JUST COUNTS THE TOTAL 4 EXAMS FOR THE RESULT GRADE, HORRIBLE!

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MATH280
Jul 24, 2010

The exams/quizzes are fair enough although he is not an easy grader. But final was a nightmare......

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MATH180
Aug 17, 2010

Honestly, the worst teacher I have ever had. Took AP calc in HS, got Cs both semester and retook at Coast and barely got a B. Avoid at all costs. Always late, mumbles, scribbles on the board, doesn't answer questions, not thorough with hw, tests are ok if you have a good calculus background. Like all of us are saying, he should be your last resort.

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MATH180
Sep 29, 2010

There is some truth to the comments below. He knows his material, but he makes many mistakes because he is human afterall. I found it difficult to learn from the problems he writes on the board because classmates always point out the mistakes in it and it's confusing to backtrack and relearn it the correct way.

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MATH185
Oct 31, 2010

Do ur hw, just do the easy ones till u know the way to do them and u'll be fine, skip the hard ones, try them later if u have time. Make sure u know all formula to apply! Quizzes are hw problems. Exams may not be exactly, but very familiar to textbook problems. Attendance recommended. He's funny and nice. Lowest test replaced by final exam!!!

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MATH180
Nov 23, 2010

WARNING! Do not take his class. Yes, he knows his material, but it is difficult to understand him. His writing is messy and incomprehensible. His exams are horrible. Not lenient with grades. Difficult to understand, you pretty much have to teach yourself. Do yourself a favor and get another teacher or wait til next semester. You've been warned!!!

4.0
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MATH180
Nov 24, 2010

i think he's too smart to teach. calculus is going to be hard because it's a different concept to grasp and he doesn't fully explain it well. unless you are familiar with the material, i don't recommend him. just do the homework (also understand how to do them), ask him many questions. get help from the tutor

3.0
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MATH180
Dec 16, 2010

He's definitely not a good teacher, but I don't think it's fair to say he's outright bad. It's a college class, you shouldn't expect to have the material spoonfed to you. He's rude and condescending, but has a great sense of humor. Expect to put in a lot of work on your end if you want to get a good grade.

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CALC180
Nov 28, 2010

He does seem to know the material he is teaching, but he gives pop quizzes, tends to mumble while teaching, grades hard, and doesn't answer all questions. He's also monotonous and difficult to listen to. You'll most likely find yourself self-teaching. His class isn't the best to learn calculus, if you have trouble with math.

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MATH280
Jan 12, 2011

He does a good job lecturing and explaining concepts, but exams are hard as hell, the class avg never exceeds 75. Study guide helps but it's only a way simpler version of the exam. Attendance's mandatory, he does pop quizzes A LOT to make sure you're there. Only take Art moore for 280 if you're in OCC cos him and marta are both hard as hell.

2.0
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MATHA285
May 26, 2011

You will have to teach yourself almost everything. He is not fit to teach linear algebra. Avoid at all costs.

1.0
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MATH285
Jun 14, 2011

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS. Take whoever else you can but do not take this guy, you will regret it big time and your gpa will show for it.

3.0
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MATH280
Jul 30, 2011

Does a good job teaching one of the most difficult subjects around; calculus. Most of math is abstract until you can start to use it & for most, applying concepts is the key to comprehension. If it were easy, everyone would be doing it, & it would be of no value. Am an engineering major & I use the ideas from Math 280 & 285 @ OCC ALL THE TIME!

2.0
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MATH180
Nov 9, 2011

He is extremely difficult and trick and is always late to class. His test are difficult and tricky! His writing is terrible! I can never read them. He never answers my questions. He ignores me all the time. Half my class dropped. The average for our class is a D on a test. Dropped to save my grade. Good luck if you plan on taking him!

2.0
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MATH180
Nov 5, 2011

Hardly ever in his office during his office hours. Comes late to class almost every day. Very unhelpful; he even tells the students that most of the time, you'll be self-teaching, since it's "required of higher level math." Almost daily quizzes. Tests are short but tricky.

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MATHA180
Nov 14, 2011

I definitely do not recommend this class to slow learners. This professors assume the students know everything. So he does not even care to explain what he does. He always assumed the students should know this and that. The textbooks that the college requires him to use is not even helpful. His teaching is bad and the book is just as bad.

2.0
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MATHA180
Dec 9, 2011

I have never left a comment on RMP before, but this teacher is so bad I feel it is necessary to let people know. I have an A/B but its cuz I know math, hes always late, tells you to learn everything yourself, 40/50 people dropped due to the fact that he wont help, he hates being there and then takes it out on the class through rude comments...etc

1.0
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MATH280
Apr 9, 2012

Doesn't have a set syllabus, so you cannot study ahead of time. Illegible writing and lectures are not informative or very helpful. Doesn't seem concerned or helpful when students ask for help.

2.0
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MATH030
May 1, 2012

Speaks softly. Doesn't explain what he is doing and just does it. I would only take this class if you are good with learning by reading the book. Because that is basically what you will have to do.

3.0
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MATHA185
May 17, 2012

The class is not too difficult. He recycles questions from the book for his exams. If you are keeping up with the homework, you should do well. Consistently absent from office hours. Email is best method to reach him. Be prepared for class or he will ridicule your questions. No homework is collected and there are daily quizzes.

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MATH30
May 31, 2012

Never in his office. Doesn't reply to emails. Daily quizzes that you aren't prepared for. Homework thru mymathlab. Comes to class late and dismisses early.

2.0
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MATH888
Oct 24, 2012

Honestly, you should avoid at all costs. Very arrogant. Will never admit that its his fault that 95% of his students are failing. Took this class in high school. Got a B and an A. Right now I'm failing his class. Very unclear. It's obvious that he could care less about teaching. Gets examples wrong and tells us that we have to figure them out alone

1.0
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MATH180
Nov 8, 2012

Please do not take him! He absolutely does not care about teaching. On the review date I asked him a question and he said, didnt I already do this? well, dont you do things AGAIN on the review days???? DONT TAKE HIM NO MATTER WHAT? DONT TAKE HIM EVEN IF THAT MESSES UP YOUR SCHEDULE, BECAUSE EVENTAULLY HIS CLASS IS GONNA MESS UP YOUR GPA. UR CHOICE

4.0
2.0
MATH180
Dec 10, 2012

He is a good professor although lots of students gave bad comments. You don't need to take the final if you are happy with your grade before it.You will get an A if you understand the homework he assigned. Show up at the review class, because it is very helpful.Not a lot homework.There will be 4 short exams and a final.You can take your time.

1.0
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MATH30
Dec 11, 2012

This guy will mess up your gpa. He will not help not does he care. Thanks to him I have a bad grade on my gpa and I've always been an a b student

4.0
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MATH180
Jan 6, 2013

He is not super easy. If you take his class, you have to work hard to earn an A. He gives short quiz based on homework everyday, so it's better to do all the homework and ask questions the day after. He always gives you time to ask questions. The exams are fair and basically are from homework. I recommend his class if you really want to study.

2.0
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MAT280
Mar 6, 2013

goes very fast through lecture, and does no go over or ask if we have any questions on hoomework. Then throws a quiz at us right when class starts.

3.0
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CALC185
May 21, 2013

I took him for 180 and I thought that class was much harder than this class. I think he began make the tests easier people werent signing up for his class. Anyway hes probably not the greatest teacher, he briefly goes over what you need to do in class but if you want an you u have to teach yourself using the book. Tests were based on HW and quizes.

3.0
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MATH030
Jun 6, 2013

Do homework in time. focus in his class will be an easy class.

3.0
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030INTERALGEBR
Jun 30, 2013

took the hybrid class. His test were more difficult than the homework he assigned. Test are about 5-10 questions. no multiple choice. Test are most of your grade. you don't have to attend class, but if you do he gives very little extra credit. I got a C.

2.0
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MATH185
Grade: C
Nov 2, 2013

Very egotistical, rude, and disrespects students. Doesn't explain anything very well (you're teaching yourself) - offers lots of extra credit (70% of class failing). Lots of little quizzes; harsh grader on tests. Tests are fairly short, but he lacks teaching ability. Very intelligent man though. Will never take again. Not bad if you already know it

2.0
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MATH30
Grade: A
Nov 9, 2013

HORRIBLE HORRIBLE TEACHER! I ultimately received an A, because I worked hard, but he is really such a rude man! He does not care about helping his students or even being polite. He was so awful, I'm sure there are better math teachers so definitely avoid this class!

1.0
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CALCII
Dec 1, 2013

Really bad instructor. He is terrible at explaining concepts, and can be rude to those who are struggling with the class. He starts advising students to drop the class early in the semester if they are achieving below a C or below, versus, letting them stick around to try to improve grade.

4.0
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MATH185
Apr 3, 2014

Unlike any of the rating posted below, he's not a bad teacher. His classes are difficult but calculus is never an easy subject. So if you guys slack off and don't do your hw, you ARE going to fail. Be sure to do your hw and ask him questions that you don't understand. Textbooks are available online

1.0
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MATH185
May 7, 2014

This guy is a bad teacher. His lectures don't make sense, he is pretty rude and goes off on tangents. He does answer any question you ask him, but the way he solves the problem does not make sense. His tests aren't too bad, just this instructor.

4.0
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MATH180
May 23, 2014

Calculus is hard, not the class. Any math class needs time and effort, his tests are like his homework. If you have any questions ask him, and he'll help.He's nice and humorous; doesnt make his class boring.Just study and practice, you'll do fine.

2.0
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CALCULUSII
Grade: B-
Oct 22, 2014

He's clear, friendly, and helpful when you ask him for help. If you ask him during a blue moon that is. Other than that it is the same as any other class.

2.0
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IFORGOT
Grade: B+
Jan 30, 2015

His lectures consists of 1 or 2 problems of him doing it himself without explaining how to do it and leaves it on the board for you to figure out. He usually goes off on some random conversation-mid lecture-about a random story that pops up on his head. He never explains how to do them, nor does he help anybody with questions about the problem.

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185
May 21, 2015

the way Mr. Gregory does will make you confused at first, but all you need to do is follow his steps and do all homework, so you can easy to pass the class with a B. book is so necessary. if you want to take an A, just look back the example, some question will be same as the ones he gives.

4.0
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MATH280
Jul 14, 2015

Greg has a bad reputation at OCC, but I personally think it is unfounded. The classes he teach are among the hardest ones offered here, so naturally more people struggle. He makes students turn in HW for grades, which is a GOOD thing if you think about it. He may be a little bit of a jerk sometimes, but he does want students to succeed.

3.0
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A185
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2015

He teaches at the minimum requirement for Calculus 2, so you can get a good grade without studying so hard compared to other Cal 2 classes. you will have time in class to do the homework. Bonus for forming study groups. He gives quizzes everyday. His lectures are so confusing if you listen at the first time. Later on, it will be fine. SELF STUDY

4.0
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MATH285
Grade: A
Feb 8, 2016

I took Calc2 and Linear Algebra from him. I hated him at first BUT then I started to like him towards the middle of the class. He has pretty good understanding of his subjects. He clarifies things pretty well. Gives homework that are pretty useful. Well prepares you before exam, descent grader. I decided to take his Calc 3 from him.

4.0
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A185
Grade: A+
Oct 4, 2016
Would take again

He assigns hw that counts towards your grade (hw load isn't that large). There are quizzes that also count for a grade. The final is optional. There are 5 exams. His exams are fair. I got an A.

3.0
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CALC180
Grade: C
May 18, 2017
Would take again

He is a tough teacher and can seem a little harsh but calculus is a hard subject. This teacher knows his material but does go fast. Make the sacrifice and study! . I wish I could Calc 2 from him, even though he grades tough I learned so much from him. Don't be put off by his demeanor, ask questions and do what he tells you to and you will pass.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
1.0
MATH280
Jun 21, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If u take him, u have to study by yourself cuz his lectures were unclear, unorganized.

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
MATH280
Jun 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Beware of his quiz, some quizzes were easy but some pop-up quizzes were so difficult and he never taught in class. He was irresponsible, which he taught minimum requirements, sometime just write some formulas. Probably, you need to learn by your own and read textbook to pass the class.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
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CALC185
Jul 22, 2017
Would take again

Calc 2 is a tough subject. You can't just expect to you'd learn everything just from the class. You'd really need to study outside of the class. His homework is really helpful, but if you don't do it, you most likely wouldn't pass. If you skip class at least once, your chance to pass would go down by 1/3. It is important to attend every lecture.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
2.0
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MATHA185
Grade: C
Aug 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Hardest Final I have ever taken in my life. Most students failed the final. I am a straight A student but his class just killed my GPA. You will have to turn in home work for grade (which is a good thing) No Curve, Not Recommend.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
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CALC185
Grade: B
Aug 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

In my years at OCC I have never encountered what I would call a "bad" professor... that is until I took this class. From the first day it became very apparent on what kind of "teacher" he would be. He "teaches" in a way where he seems to think everyone already knows the material. Purely self study off the assigned homework. Stay away if possible.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MATH185
Grade: C
Sep 17, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor does not deserve even a 1 star rating. He is one of those professors that belittles you in class because you don't know something. Math is built on other classes and he should be more helpful if you just forgot a little concept. He teaches the whole class as if you have taken the class already. His final was so tough no one passed.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
5.0
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MATH280
Jan 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Moore is really smart and amazing. I'm not sure why some students dislike his teaching methods. Exams are fairly straightforward, he is a hard grader but he is also there to help you. The deeper you get into the subject the harder it gets. Study hard so that at the end the final will be optional.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Would take again
2.0
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MATH285
Grade: B
Jan 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Gregory Moore's phenomenal when it comes to mathematical discussions, as he's an ocean of knowledge when it comes to mathematics; however, he fails to fully engrave his lessons in his audience's minds. His classes consist of lectures and YouTube videos, which can be fun; but, with little to no class activity, it's easy to fall behind and fail.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
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MATH280
Grade: B
May 8, 2018
Would take again

idk y so many people have hated on Moore but i actually like the way he teaches. if u ask him a question he will help u understand the answer instead of just giving it to u. Unless u ask the same question 2 or 3 times is when he'll give u a broad answer. very smart & can talk for hours about math. put the effort & he'll push ur grade. Be friendly.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
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MATHA285
Grade: Not sure yet
May 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

THE ONLY MATH CLASS THAT NEEDS PRESENTATION. What the??? Can't understand his exam questions, which is totally different from the book. HATE HIM.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
5.0
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MATH030
Grade: B
Jun 8, 2018
Would take again

Professor Moore was a great. His lectures were easy to understand and he was available outside of class! He gives you extra credit opportunity and is available when you need something explained. I actually really enjoyed this class and this is coming from a person who hated math. Do the HW and attend class and you'll be fine!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
GROUP PROJECTS
1.0
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MATHA285
Aug 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The WORST "professor?!" I have ever seen. Please please DO NOT take his class. He does not know how to teach and cannot solve hw in the class himself. He also says that there is going to be EC for group studies but he never give you any point. His grading is the worst and does not care if yo have the correct answer. He hears weird sounds in class!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MATH26521
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 24, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you want to fail Calculus, this is the class for you! The teacher provides a 4 day warning for exams and doesn't use any online form of keeping the class posted of grades and homework assignments. He's the worst teacher I've ever had. Literally doesn't know how to teach and get this. POP QUIZZES on stuff you probably won't understand.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
MATH185
Grade: A
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

He's not as awful as everyone makes it seem. He does go over the material pretty fast but he does a lot of examples and he tries to give easy problems on the test.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
CALC180
Grade: B+
Oct 29, 2019
Would take again

The class was not bad. Most who drop the class are students who don't care. The outcome of your grade is on you too! Not just the teacher. He does go fast but most is understandable and he always stops and asks whether anyone has any questions about what was explained. Exams are not hard. He pretty much gives you the exam in reviews, just diff Q's.

Lots of homework
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
1.0
MATH280
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He does not teach and is very rude. His teaching is vague its better to get a tutor and come to test . Does one ques and then goes on youtube and watches videos. Talks a lot about everything not related to math. To be short dont take him he is just going to set you up for failure and you will learn nothing. Disorganized, honestly no teaching

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
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MATH280
Grade: B
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He does not teach and is very rude. His teaching is vague its better to get a tutor and come to test . Does one ques and then goes on youtube and watches videos. Talks a lot about everything not related to math. To be short dont take him he is just going to set you up for failure and you will learn nothing. Disorganized, honestly no teaching. occ

1.0
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MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Second time taking this class and the worst professor ever. i had to get a tutor to get an A. IF U CARE FOR YOUR GPA AND YOUR KNOWLEDGE IN MATH . DO NOT, I SAY , DO NOT TAKE HIM. Very poor teaching skills, vague and non specific lectures.

1.0
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MATH170
Grade: C
Dec 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Awful, first off the way he teaches is very bad, he stands in front of the white board while solving problems so you can not see what he is writing. Homework is all online. Don't take him. He never posts grades! So, if you are on the edge of failing you will not be able to know unless you ask him and usually he gives you a hard time for asking.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
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MATHA185
Grade: A
May 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Took him for 180&185. Tough grader, rude, doesn't like to be corrected, goes through examples fast and unclear sometimes. You must do all homework, do well on all exams so you don't have to take the final. Doesn't post grades on Canvas until the last final. Honestly, don't take him if you're not willing to learn Calculus. He will fail you.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
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MATH280
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Gregory Moore is a tough professor with a very tough and twisted exam. His lecture is confusing and he makes a lot of mistakes. His exam review is a hit or miss. His exams have a lot of twisted problems that only few will get it. Though he has optional exam, I would recommend NOT taking it because it can drop your grade.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
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