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He is the best teacher I have ever had. His accent is way dreamy.

he's kinda cute and the accent just make it all the better. oh yeah he's also a great teacher, very clear about everything.

He is a great math teacher! The best I have ever had!

Very thorough and explains and prooves formulas, he shows why we need to know stuff

SUPER TEACHER, but test are freaken hard

I agree, one of the best instructors for clear, thurough and consitently easy to follow instruction.

he is a great teacher. he loves to give extra help and will check your homework if you ask him to. he really cares about your grades and wants to see you do well in his class. his accent also kicks ass. if you get bored in class its just funny to hear him talk

McKaig is not only extremely knowledgeable he also knows how to teach. His tests are little bit challenging, but he is a great teacher. I would recommend him to anyone trying to get his money worth and learn something.

he is sooo cute! I love his aussie accent. I have always struggled in math, and he is the only teacher who made any sense to me! Very patient, understanding, knowledgeable--highly suggest him to anyone!

Excellent professor! I am math phobic and I finished this class with a grade in the 90s. That's a testament to just how clear he is in his teaching. I wish he taught Algebra, too!

Excellent teacher. Helpful, patient and understanding. You will learn and do well in his class, no matter if you are good in Math or not.

He's the best math professor in the world. I had to take remedial math, and he never made me feel stupid. He wrote equations on the board step by step which made it easy for note taking. He didn't just tell you to cross cancel, he had the arrows and the slashed numbers so that when you looked at it later you knew what he was talking about.

Very helpful, excelent knowedge of the subject. Doing all the home work the tests were still hard.I got an A but worked to get it

I would recommend taking 04 if it's been awhile since you've taken a math. He's not that bad of a teacher. He's a very nice guy but moves at a VERY fast paced. He does skip some steps when working out problems. But gives good notes! I would recommend him!! He does NOT give extra credit but lets you drop on test either a test or the final!!!

Excellent professor! He does skip simple addition & subtraction in examples - if you need that, then go back to Math 03. Explains everything in detail. Go to every class. Write down everything he writes on the board. Do the homework for practice. I did just this & got an A - and I am terrible at math!

Dr. McKaig was the BEST math professor I have ever had. He is very thorough, knowledgeable and grades fairly. I would reccomend him to anyone taking any level math course. Homework isn't graded but if you want to do well, you have to do it. As he teaches he specifically tells you "remember this for the test". Very approachable.

Dr. McKaig is great!! I highly recommend him to anyone who is willing to put a little bit to effort into his class. He moves fast but will answer questions. TAKE NOTES!!!! If he writes it it will be on the test. Drops the lowest test or final is optional, and is a fair grader

Very knowledgable, very friendly, and very enthusiastic. Willing to cver any aspect of a problem you don't understand, or to revist one he's already moved on from if you didn't quite get it. I haven't taken a Math class in 6 years, and I made an A. Homework is a MUST, even though it is not graded.

can be an easy teacher if math is easy for you, i have a very hard time in math and he wasnt the one for me. he does know a lot though.

Hadn't taken math in years. He explained things in a way that was very easy for me to understand. Very helpful and willing to take time for students.

Very nice and willing to help. Adorable in his own little way for an older guy. Oh yeah, and its not an Aussie accent, he's originally from Scotland.

He is a great teacher. You don't have to do the homework if you don't want to. He gives study guides for the first two tests and he even drops your lowest grade. Ummm... He is hardly ever late for class so its best to get there on time.

A teacher with a gift for mathmetics OR a mathmetician with a gift for teaching? I'm not sure, but I learned so much from him this semester! I have never understood math until now. Nice guy. He wants you to do well. If it is written on the board, it's important and you will see it again. I give him an A+!

Always on time and a very good instructor. He wants you to do well in the class so he tells you what will be on each test. Great study guides so there is no way to not know what is on the tests. You don't need to do the homework, but it prepares you well for the tests. Best math professor I have ever had.

He is a good Prof. Had him for 166 and then for CAL III He makes it seem simple. I would recomend to any one. The only thing is that you get out what you put in. So if you are not willing to do your homework and study then you will get the grade that shows it.

This prof is one of the best math teachers around. He takes time both before and after class to make sure you understand what he has taught if you need him to be there. Do all of the homework. His tests are straight foward, No Tricks. He also believes in partial credit for problems worked out on the tests.

Dr. McKaig is extremely gifted in teaching. The man is brilliant, not only with mathematics, but also with physics. He is laid back and ALWAYS willing to help after class. Study guides are given prior to each test, homework is assigned, but not graded, lowest test grade is dropped. If you aren't good in math, hands down, he is the teacher to take.

His tests are a doozy but he grades them pretty lenient. I would recommend NOT missing class because the Calc text book we use is garbage and he really explains it well. Very humble man and really wanted everyone to do well...

I hated math before this class and the next thing I am checking out math theory books at the library.

Excellent Instructor!

Best teacher I have ever had for a math class. Teaches extremely well. Uses real life examples of applications of math. I took MTH 166 over the summer and even on an accelerated schedule, it was easy to keep up. Assigns relevant homework and gives awesome test prep!

The best math teacher I have ever had! He explains everything very well. If you're having problems with math he will help you out. There are 6 tests altogether. He will drop the lowest grade. I highly recommend him!

He is an awesome teacher. He gives homework (doesnt collect) he gives 6 test drops the lowest and if u got an answer wrong yet tried u get partial credit. He is really smart and can explain why things in math are important. I am not good at math at all but he makes it simple. He tells u what will b on the test and test are fairly simple. (do HW)

He is one of the best math professors I had at TCC. He makes complex math terms seem very easy and for the first time, made me understand why I needed to know math in order to be successful in whatever I choose to do. As long as you come to class, take good notes, and do the homework, you will do fine.

He explains everything well, and he's very understanding if you don't do so well on tests. I took this class in high school and got an A, but I got a B in his class because I didn't show up very often and didn't take notes. Calculus is very interesting, and he is definitely the best higher-level math professor on campus. Plus, he's really cute :)

Vector Calculus has some tough concepts but Dr. McKaig explains them well and even shows "proofs" of them. One of the best professors for math. He's quite funny and cute too.

Very good professor. Assigns hw for YOUR benefit (not collected), you should do it. Tests are clear, straightforward, generous partial credit given for simple mistakes if you know the procedure. Flies through material, but this is based on how course is laid out by dept. Teaches thoroughly for all his speed. Very approachable outside class time.

Best math teacher I have ever had. Explained vector calculus in a way that was easy to understand making it the easiest calculus class I have taken. Explains everything in a real world sense to keep it interesting. Gives out handouts to make visualizing a topic easier and his tests aren't too hard if you do the homework. Couldn't have asked for mor

Excellent teacher. works with you if you have issues

Mr. McCaig is a very good instructor. he makes sure you understand the math before he goes on or he will spend some time with you after class

Best Math teacher I have ever had. He made math simple and fun. Make sure you do the homework he assigns. He doesn't collect it, but if you keep up with it you're sure to get an A.

Best math i've ever had. HW not mandatory but you'll probably get a low grade if you dont do it. eager to help and explain. interesting lectures. really nice engaging guy. wish he was teaching calculus this semester.

Even though I only came to the class two times, I could see that he was a nice teacher. The second day, he got right started to doing work.

Awesome professor! Knows math; knows how to teach it, too. Do the homework problems, go to class (and don't spend the whole time texting), and treat yourself to an incredible mathematical experience! Dr. McKaig is a great mathemetician and teacher - don't deny yourself a chance to take a class with him...and, yeah.....he's hot!

MTH 166: precalc with trig was a very well taught class. Attend class, do the homework, take the tests. that's what i did, and I got an A. This guy is as clear as glass. I strongly recommend taking him for any math class

Tough class overall. The grade is consisted of 6 tests. He drops the lowest one. He's pretty clear in the class. The tests are a guessing game though, do the homework so you can be sure you cover every type of problem. There are no test reviews so study study study. Nice guy though. He's approachable.

Nice, easy to understand, but lectures were kind of monotonous.

At first I was intimidated by his quick pace but it will prepare you for future math classes.He only grades tests(not tricky) and 10 mymathlab questions per section.His lessons are easy to take notes on and he answers questions on optional homework in the beginning of class.he is charming/witty and applies lessons to real world instances.

One of the best math teachers i've had. I HATE math, but he made it tolerable. Homework is for your benefit, but isn't graded. Extra credit for every test. I wish I could have him teach all of my math classes.

Dr. McKaig is by far one of the best teachers I've ever had. The only problem I had was the hw. He doesn't collect it or grade it so if you don't know what you're doing, go to him. Got almost every possible grade on his tests and aced his final, saving my overal grade. If he's available, take him! you won't regret it. just study and attend class

Energetic mathematical genius who knows how to reach his students. He's always happy to answer questions, but he will quickly go through material as long as no questions are being asked. Tests can be challenging. Do the HW! It's only for your benefit. Grade consists of 6 tests (lowest grade is dropped)Gives layout of each test ahead of time.

Dr. McKaig is an excellent math teacher. Broke down concepts and went over plenty of examples. Assigns homework but does not require that you turn them in. Drops your lowest test grade at the end of the semester. Keeps class interesting with witty comments. Overall I would recommend him to anyone looking to get a firm grasp back on mathematics.

He was super helpful and worked around my inconvenient vacation making sure I got all my tests done in time. His class was a little hard, but then again what Calc class isn't. Do the homework and study the material and you should be ok. He makes sure to go over everything.

Decent math teacher, Dr. McKaig is almost too knowledgeable about Trig, he shows you 5 different ways to get to the same answer in case the first 4 ways were unclear to you. The only way to TRULY fail his class is to not show up and not do any of the homework, even though he doesn't collect it. 90% of the tests are straight out of homework.

Easiest techer in the world. Writes everything out for you on the board as he goes. Takes questions with no problem. Take the notes & do both the online & textbook homework. Even though the textbook homework isnt graded he goes over any question you have about it & its good practice. 6 test total including a final exam. Drops the lowest test grade.

Considering how the Virginia Beach campus has a very limited supply of decent math professors, I'd say he's one of the pretty good ones. Attendance isn't mandatory and you get to drop the lowest test score out of the six you take at the end of the semester. He's kind of annoying in his arrogance of being so knowledgeable concerning math, though.

Breaks down concepts in a way you can understand. He does seem to go fast but he wants you to do the homework and ask questions in the next class. He is a professor, not a high school teacher so you will need to shed the hand holding mentality and learn the material. Gives you the layout and type of problems for final. Will take him for all math!

Perhaps he is arrogant in his knowledge of math, but he has every reason to be! Not only is he a good teacher/facilitator of information, but a high level mathematician to boot! Fascinating teacher indeed. Extraordinary....i will take him for any math i have.

Warns what to expect on test :)

He teaches very fast, and gives no review days before a test. Tells you real word applications for things, but sometimes its not needed. Good teacher, but be prepared to study!

super easy! he gives you homework but its not mandatory. the tests are really easy and he drops the lowest grade and that includes the exam.

Great professor! Not a class that you can just sleep through. Go to class, take the notes, do the homework and you will be fine. Enjoyed how he used real world examples, helps to paint picture of what you are actually doing.

He is the best math professor I have ever had :) Don't listen to any bad that is sad about this teacher. Do you homework and get help when needed and you will not have have a problem with getting an A :)

AMAZING TEACHER! I have always had about a "D" average in Math since the 4th grade. I got an "A" in McKaig's classes because he is so freaking good! He breaks down everything really well and answers any questions you have along the way. He doesn't talk to you like you are an idiot if you don't understand, very patient. Take notes+practice=A!

Super easy class. He gives you the exam ahead of time. Great teacher and funny. You get out early too.

Dr. McKaig is great! The study guides are identical to the tests. The numbers in the problems just change. He clearly explains everything. You need the textbook for the class. All homework is done on mymathlab, and it isn't due until the end of the semester.

He is a wonderful professor! I would recommend him to anyone. Professor McKaig is very helpful and will answer any questions after class. He only gives online homework and it's not even due until the last day of class. He also help us prepare for the test telling us questions identical to practice. Math is a weak subject for me but I got an A+

Hei was an amazing teacher, extremely patient and goes step by step. definitely recommend him. Just do the work and you'll pass !

He is a very understanding teacher. I had a death in the family recently and he let me take a test the next day.

Very easy class. The tests are pretty much the test review you get in the first day of class. He is easy to understand and will work out any problems you don't understand or have a question about. He's really funny too which is a plus.

He is very friendly and open to any questions you might have. He knows the material very well and he often tells people how knowing this material will help them in the future. He calls attendance like 3 or 4 times out of the 4 weeks.

Dr. McKaig is by far the BEST math professor I have ever had. I highly recommend him to anyone.

such a good teacher, many number of tries on mymathlab which is helpful, answers questions and makes it easy for students to pass. i recommend him !!

By far one of the best math teachers I've ever had. Highly recommend!

EASY EASY EASY EASY. He will insult you if you suck. But that's if you get less than 50... I remember going through the last day of the class, the average was 70~ or so on the test. We were talking about the average.. why it was so low and he just trashed people who got less than 50...

Excellent teacher! Helps review pre-calc formulas while introducing Calculus methods. Gets excited about math and makes it interesting. He actually wants you to LEARN Calculus

Excellent teacher. Tells you exactly what will be on the tests and drops the final. Just listen and do the homework for practice (no graded homework) and the class is a breeze.

Awesome teacher, very enthuastic about math and enjoys when the class shows an interest. The tests are easy as her prepares you for them, as long as you do youre part then you will be fine.

Calculus 2 is hard no matter who you take for it but he was awesome. I did need to do the homework in order to get a good understanding of it. He's always there to help and I fell in love with his accent!

Great teacher - this is my second class with him. Homework isn't graded but do it anyway - it will help for the tests. He gives a practice test as you start each section, and goes over each problem before the actual test. Ask questions if you don't understand. Very funny and engaging. I wish he taught MTH 270.

Overall, Dr. McKaig is a good teacher. I took precalc right before I graduated high school, so coming into this class for my first semester has been a breeze. I didn't need to do the homework at all; just do the practice tests online and you'll be good to go. He is very nice and will explain problems if you need help.

I highly recommend Dr. McKaig!If you're one of those people that hated math or didn't do well in high school,he is the instructor you need to take!I never expected in my life that I would get an A in math class. He's good in what he does,funny and tries to make class interesting. He's very considerate with grades as well! I wish he taught MTH 270

AWESOME guy and an EXPERT. Posts Hmwk & practice quiz for the entire chapter before it's covered. READ THE CHAPTER before class or you'll be lost. If you don't he'll seem to be going too fast. DO THE HOMEWORK to get speed for tests. AGAIN: READ CHAPTERS BEFORE CLASS!! He'll help you outside of class. Won't judge you if you struggle. Great Guy!

Dr. Mckaig is, well, awesome. He clearly know his stuff and he wants you to know it too. He explains things clearly, does not surprise you on tests. If you attend class, work hard and study there is no reason you should not pass this class perhaps with an A. He's hilarious and well, nice to look at.

Dr. McKaig clear!y knows his stuff. I am pretty sure he's one of those beautiful mind type people. I think his doctoral dissertation was about calculating the mass of the sun or something. Well, OK maybe not that but definitely something very Stephen Hawking-ish. I'm going to take him for Mth 163 & I don't need that class. Love him!

Dr. McKaig is clearly one of those beautiful mind type ppl. I'm pretty sure his doctoral dissertation was calculating the mass of the sun. OK. No it wasn't. But it definitely was something Stephen Hawking-ish. Took him for mth 152 and mth 158. Taking him for mth 163 in the summer even though I do not need it. He's awesome. Love him!

Skips steps (didn't show work) when teaching. Great teacher though, always willing to help you, office hours preferred. Very approachable, funny sense of humor. hw was not graded, but I recommend doing it for the tests. 5 tests and if happy with grade, final not needed. Provides practice tests which are similar to actual tests in class

Dr. Mckaig is an amazing teacher. I am not the best at math, but he is very clear and often explains how the problems can be applied to real life. He assigns homework for practice not for grading. He also drops the lowest test grade and gives practice tests. Definitely sad that he us unavailable for 164 in the fall!

Great professor. Assigns homework to do but not graded, I would recommend doing it to prepare for the test. Wish he tought my next math class. Would definitely recommend taking his class.

Dr. McKaig is so damn smart. He knows pretty much everything about math and is very clear on his instructionslessons. The math class i took was a bit fast paced, (pre calc + trig) but nevertheless I learned so much and i am very thankful! I always dreaded graphing and trig related math, but he managed to get me to understand it all! RECOMMENDED.

Just had Dr. McKaig for summer course. BRILLIANT! I LOVED this class. Doesn't grade or check HW but it is necessary if you want to get good grades. Gives practice test EXACTLY like test, just different numbers. Drops lowest gradeFinal optional. Lowest test grade I got 98. Doesn't teach 164 in fall so I will wait til he does. Don't take anyone else

Dr. McKaig was incredible! He's entertaining and really knows his material! He gives a practice test and goes over every single question in class and the tests are pretty close to the practice ones. He drops one exam (which was needed since I missed one due to an emergency)!!! Do the homework, but it's not graded. I'm sad he's not teaching 164 :(

Dr. McKaig very professional, excellent instructor and very knowledgeable in the field of mathematics. He is an effective educator that " Teaches ". If all instructors had the zeal and motivation to ensure that students learn as he does, no one would be left behind! Thank you Dr. for all you have do for the scholastic field of mathematics.

One of the best professors I've had at this campus! He explains things really well and you can tell that he really wants his students to learn :) I highly recommend taking any course taught by him!

BEST MATH TCHR EVER. DO NOT TAKE ANYONE ELSE! Bentley doesn't allow calculators. McKaig Does. Does NOT trick you on test, practice tests are exactly like test, diff't numbers. He is funny, and just brilliant. He's a DR. OF MATH!! I didn't take 164 this semester because he wasn't teaching, I just signed up for his 164 next semester.

Professor Mckaig is the best instructor EVER. He answers questions. He doesnt grade homework, but doing homework would help you a lot on his tests. He is very nice.

There is not much to say except, this guy is brilliant. He is not your typical math professor and he lives and breathes math. He definitely gives you a new appreciation for the subject. I would recommend knowing your algebra and trig before taking calc. Overall, Dr. McKaig is the absolute, best, Math professor at TCC. No one compares to this guy.

Wow! I was blown away at his ability to teach math so easily. He is an expert at math, and great at teaching. Good class, would take again!!

Mr. Mckaig is an absolutely wonderful teacher. Im not the best at math however, he made it extremely easy to understand and helped us as much as he could. He is very clear and hilarious; which made the class go by easier. I would definitely take him again!

Dr. McKaig is an excellent teacher.

The ONLY math teacher I will take. Brilliant, hilarious, adorable, sexy accent too. Gives 6 tests only, drops lowest grade, so no need to take final if you have A. Assigns HW but not graded, do it for practice. Goes very fast, but great at explaining. Gives a test review identical to test, difft numbers. I wait til he teaches next class I need.

A few things that I hope will help you out. 1. DO THE HOMEWORK and then do it again. I promise if you do the homework you will pass. 2. The pre-quiz is a waste of time, redo the homework before a test. 3. You will not learn anything in class, YOU HAVE TO DO THE HOMEWORK. I think we can all come to the conclusion that the homework is important.

I wish I could take all math courses from Dr. McKaig. He is great at explaining concepts multiple ways and makes them relatable. His grading is fair, gives partial credit for correct work. Doesn't make homework mandatory but I would highly recommend doing it until you're comfortable with the material. Gives practice tests and drops lowest test.

Great teacher! You have 5 tests and a final, drops the lowest so get the A and you can skip the final. His test reviews are perfect for getting ready for the test. DO THE HOMEWORK! He pulls test questions from the homework. Get good at algebra and trig because he likes difficult or obscure identities. Super class, lectures are insanely useful.

My favorite professor at TCC . Math is not my thing but dr. Mckaig makes it understandable. Wish I could keep taking his classes !

Hard professor, tricky tests but amazing. He is a genius and I loved his classes.

This guy knows his stuff. Very well respected among math professors, drops lowest test grade. Attend class and do the practice homework and I guarantee you an A.

As an older student who started over, I have to say he is absolutely the best teacher I ever had. I hated math until I took his classes. He inspired me and now I am graduating as an accountant. Not hard math, but surrounded by numbers all day. He gives you every opportunity to do well. HE is not difficult; the subject is. You have to do the HW.

He is really good about explain the content. You have six test five actual tests and then the homework. Lowest test grade is dropped and then the rest are averaged together for your grade. I hate math and have a hard time understanding it but had no problem with him. I totally recommend you take his class!

BEST MATH PROFESSOR AT TIDEWATER. The only thing he grades are test. However, he will drop your lowest test grade, and the practice tests he gives are pretty much the same as the test!!! TAKE HIM ASAP.

Took McKaig's class for 174 and got a C+ almost a B. Now let me just say i took 173 maybe 3 semesters prior at Chesapeake campus to taking 174. I was VERY rusty on my calculus but the lectures that Mr. McKaig gives are very very good. I did the HW and Studied moderatly(work and life ya know) and was able to survive. great instructor here folks.

Hilarious teacher with a passion for math that will just draw you in even if you are not into math major. Drops lowest test grade. His final exam counts the same as a normal test, so it can replace any low test grade. No homework required but if you don't practice then you are done. Do the practice tests he give, it's helpful.

Professor McKaig is brilliant! His lectures are clear, and he's interesting and witty. The homework is not graded, but the test questions come right out of the homework assignments. I highly recommend his class.

If he is teaching a class you need, don't hesitate: take him! Mckaig can do no wrong, his teaching is off the wall amazing. Utterly brilliant guy, knows how to mix in math history stories & theory in a way that keeps you on the edge of your seat for the entire class. I had him for 164 and calc; both classes were 2 hours long per lesson, so I know!

I took Dr McKaig this semester and although i received a C, its entirely my fault. The homework is optional so you dont HAVE to do it but if you dont (i didnt), you wont pass the tests. He is a phenomenal teacher and i thoroughly enjoyed his lectures. Only tests are graded but he gives a practice test that is almost identical to the real deal.

Dr. McKaig is awesome. He knows math like no one's business. The homework is NOT required or graded, but if you want to pass his class, you should do it for the practice you need to understand the material and pass the tests, since they come right from the hw. He drops a test grade. Tests are pretty hard. Study hard and get an A or B easy.

Hands down the greatest professor at TCC. Doesnt just throw formulas at you, actually gets you to understand where they come from. Also incorporates real life examples. Drops one test, can be the final if you want! Doesnt take attendance nor does he grade homework. Cant wait to take this guy again over the summer!

Take good notes and do the homework, you'll pass with an A; he drops the lowest test grade which can also be used towards the final exam. Very helpful but professional too, no nonsense jokes.

Really knows calculus and teaches great shortcuts given you can do some algebra in your head... his words. He hates formulas and has a passion for teaching concepts and not memorization. He applies concepts to the real world. I learned a lot from his calc 1 class. Make sure you take notes. His lectures a great but not required. Also, hw not graded.

I've NEVER received an A in a math class before taking him. He makes learning fun and ensures everyone is on the same page before moving on. He reviews the last class's material before beginning a new one so missing a class is not terrible. Grading criteria is right on point and no homework is graded but is posted for practice.

Iain McKaig is an absolutely fabulous math professor. He explains the why's so that you truly understand the work. I will take him again in a heartbeat

Best MTE PROF! 20% MML GRADE THEN 80% final which is the same as practice test. Answer your assignment, practice, EASY A!!

Professor McKaig is amazing. I've taken him for Precacl 1 and 2. His lectures make sense and all homework is not graded. When he grades the test, he gives partial credit for work even if answer is wrong. He is very funny and cares about his students.

Dr. McKaig thoroughly explains his lectures. he moves quite fast depending on the section. he gives test dates on course outline the first week too. tests are the only grades and he drops the lowest test grade. ive taken him twice and he is an absolute great teacher!

Dr. McKaig is the math teacher you want to be learning math from. As long as you are willing to pay attention in class and do the homework, you will get a good grade. Attendance and homework are not mandatory, but I recommend going to class and doing the homework if you want a good grade. Practice tests Real tests with slight variations.

This was my 2nd time taking pre calc 1 and Prof Mckaig really helped me pass! Hes an amazing professor and he gives you some credit as long as you try the problem. If you struggle at math you should take him. I wish he was teaching pre calc 2 so I could take his class.

First math class I have gotten an A in. All of the tests are your class grade and he drops the lowest. Grading criteria is very straightforward and he gives partial credit. Do the practice tests and you will get a good grade. Homework is not mandatory, but for practice. Overall best math professor I have had.

Had Dr. McKaig for ODEs over summer and his lectures were fantastic. A little fast paced but thorough. He assigns hw but doesnt collect or grade it. 5 tests plus a final but he drops your lowest. Average of your top 5 tests is your grade for the class. Easily the brightest and best math professor at TCC. Cant wait to have him again for Calc 3!

I was lucky to have Dr. McKaig again but for Calc 3. Again, he is one of the best lecturers Ive ever known. My suggestions are do the hw (even though its not graded) and be comfortable with trig identities, integration methods, and how parametric equations work. He WILL assume you are fluent (which if youve come this far, you really should be).

Loved this class! I wasn't looking forward to precalculus he made everything easy to understand and entertaining too. Explains how "math" is used in the "real" world which made me feel better about learning it. Your grade is only made up of 5 tests and a final but lowest grade is dropped. Do the homework and his reviews and you'll get an A.

Homework was optional and only to be used for extra practice. Graded by only one test every two weeks. I wish more classes were like this. If you know the information, why do extra work? Anyways it was very nice to have one easy class among all the strenuous classes.

Math 263 online. This is what a college level class is supposed to be. 5 tests plus and exam are all there is for grading. Professor McKaig is by far one of the best college professors I've had. His lectures move fast, but he'll take the time for all questions. Plenty of homework, but none graded. Can't say enough positive in 350.

He assigns homework but does not collect it. The tests are almost identical to the homework (so the homework is solely to help you). He drops the lowest test grade, and is very thorough in his teaching. He loves answering questions so don't be afraid.

Professor McKaig CLEARLY cares about students. His lectures are quick and showcase the math that is required to solve each of the problems. HW is optional but given. He demonstrates that his knowledge goes far beyond Calc 2. By far one of by favorite math teachers.

I had Professor McKaig for Stats I this spring. His class is self-paced, grades are all based off of 6 tests (lowest grade gets dropped), and he assigns homework online through Pearson but it is not collected for grading. His tests are straightforward if you complete and understand the assigned homework questions.

I really enjoyed McKaig's lectures. I'm not fluent in math at all, I haven't taken an actual math class since high school (10+ years ago) so I was feeling intimidated at first. I took his 10 week class, so it was fast paced, but definitely do-able. Answered emails very quickly and gives partial credit for attempting a question.

Prof. McKaig was just a math teacher for me. He relies on notes he wrote in 2020 for lectures, and he reads verbatim off of them. He only grades by exams: He gives 6 and drops the lowest which includes the final. If you are good at math and really only need a refresher, his notes and the homework make relearning the subject a breeze.

You're learning on your own, but it was easy to me. Homework is not graded. The tests are straightforward. I really appreciated the spaced deadlines.

His class was a it was a breeze. He has 6 tests which are taken online, 2 hrs and range between 10-16 ques. and it involves very easy homework problems. He drops the lowest test score. He doesn't grade homework, so the only grades you have to rely on are tests. He gives notes and a lecture to follow along for each module.

I took Professor McKaig's MTH 161 class online. He provides a video lecture for each section but doesn't review or grade the homework assignments (through MyLab Math). He said that the homework is for practice purposes and only the test grades count. He removes your lowest-scored test from your final grade. I'd retake his class.

I took this class with Professor Mckaig this past Spring 2024. I am not a math person, but I passed. I like the fact that you work independently. Online lectures and homework assignments were already posted. Homework is primarily for practice purposes and not turned in. I would suggest practice as much as possible. Six test total-lowest 1 dropped.

Professor McKaig's MTH161 class is a breeze. With easy tests, no mandatory homework, and the lowest score dropped, it's a great way to fulfill your math requirement. Unstuckstudy and the free textbook are super helpful for staying on top of the concepts.

Dr. McKraig makes class easy- the tests are not difficult so long as you follow lectures and there's no homework. While this means tests are the only thing that counts toward your grade, he drops the lowest. Textbook was suggested but not needed- just use mymathlab He is also timely with email replies and respectful. Wish I could take him for 162!

Unfortunately, I had to drop this course as I did not have the prior knowledge that I needed going into it such as trig. and precalc 2. Precalc 1 was the only prereq. stated when enrolling but that is not the professor's fault. He's a friendly teacher and is willing to answer any questions. Though only grades in the gradebook are tests, so beware.

He is amazing at lecturing. He explains why we do the things we do in class and how to also solve the problems. He also has his notes posted in canvas for you to go back to at your own convenience. This really helps when studying for tests or doing homework. He releases a practice test about a week before the test. I would recommend doing them.

I haven't been in a math class in over 10 years. I did have a study partner that helped work through a few difficult homework problems but other than that if you fail Mr. McKaig's class, it's because you didn't try. Also, his accent makes listening to a math lecture easier. TAKE HIM!!! If I can do it so can you!

This was actually my second time taking Calc I because I was struggling a lot with understanding the first teacher I had took. I have to say that I was very impressed with Mr. McKaig. I do struggle with math in general but he helped me understand material through his lectures and examples. I recommend him. He knows the material very well!

Lectures were very easy to follow and made things easy to understand. However, he doesn't grade homework on MyLab, grades are only based on the tests, and as someone who is a horrible tester, this really screwed me over. I would do great on the homework, but many times the tests were just confusing compared to the hw