3.9

J Brantley

Mathematics - Macomb Community College (all campuses)

3.9
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3.9
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Difficulty
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

Brantley is like a math GOD If you KNOW the basic concepts of what your doing

MATH0070 - 3.0 rating

No one in my class wanted to raise their hand in fear of being belittled

MATH0070 - 3.0 rating
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Reviews (86)
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MTH100
Jan 19, 2003

He's a great math professor!

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MTH277
Apr 20, 2003

One of the best math teachers. Explains clearly and offers private help; very accomodating.

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MTH136
Apr 25, 2003

Great teacher! One of the best that I've had

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MTH227
Jul 26, 2003

Good teacher. He will also help you during his office hours. Theres not too much home work and he tests are cool.

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MTH100
Sep 8, 2003

I had him for the first couple weeks of school for fall term '03 and then dropped. I found him to be very arrogant; when you ask him questions, he makes you feel stupid- I even caught him rolling his eyes. I don't recommend him at ALL.

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MTH2770
Oct 13, 2003

Brantly is the best damn math teacher i have ever had! every one should take him

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MATH1000
Nov 25, 2003

very rude to students and not helpful

4.0
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MTH1000
Feb 9, 2004

Makes you feel stupid if you ask questions in class. See him in his office if you need help-very helpful there. Let him know your trying and he will help you pass. He lets you know what is on quizes and tests.

4.0
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MATH1000
Mar 20, 2004

--Okay teacher, but completely not on students level. Any question you ask he gets irritated and makes this big sigh like its a CHORE. We haven't been around as long hello! But overall, best teacher I've had.

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MTH277
Apr 5, 2004

Best math teacher I have ever had. A brilliant man, who knows math. I would recomend him to anyone. Will teach you so you can learn.

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MATH145
Apr 13, 2004

i dreaded this class

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MATH100
Apr 14, 2004

I had a micro computer class, he didn't help much, if you understand math, and just need the credit, by all means, take this class.

4.0
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MATH2770
May 5, 2004

He is a good teacher but he is very unorganized. His tests are pretty easy.

5.0
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DIFFEQ
May 6, 2004

good teacher...really smart guy...TAKE BRANTLEY PEOPLE WHAT YOU WAITING FOR...

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MTH1000
Jun 28, 2004

I dont think he is very helpful or clear makes you scared to ask questions I felt like i was 'supposed to know the stuff'

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CALCI
Jul 20, 2004

A very good professor. Quite helpful to anyone working to get through the class. He doesn't allow calculators on the tests (or encourage them on the homework), but I like that just fine. He always makes sure his tests have nice numbers that work out cl

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MATH1000
Jul 30, 2004

VERY GOOD TEACHER! He is very helpful and cares about the students. He is always walking around the room working one on one with the students to make sure everyone understands it. His tests and quizzes are east. He pretty much tells you everything on them

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MATH1000
Nov 10, 2004

He DOES NOT help! HE THINKS WE KNOW THIS STUFF BEFORE WE EVEN GET INTO THE CLASS!

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007
Nov 22, 2004

He didn't do a very good job explaning the matieral. This is a beginers math so he should know that we dont know what were doing and put that into consideration but he doesn't. If you dont know what your doing he makes you feel even worse. And your affraid to ask for help.

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MTH1000
Dec 1, 2004

He has been one of the most helpful teachers. I got an A in Math1000 because how helpful he is. All you have to do is do the homework and ask questions and your guaranteed an A.....

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101
Jan 6, 2005

lazy and unclear!!!! he doesnt present his material right. he is lazy in many ways like if we you ask a question he will make you feal stupid in front of the whole class. i also hated the fact that it took him at least 2 weeks to return a test back. i do not recommend this guy!!!!

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MATH1000
Jan 12, 2005

good teacher you just have to not be lazy

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MATH0070
Jan 15, 2005

I enjoyed his class although he does not tolerate disruptive behavior. If you pay attention and ask questions he is more than willing to help. He like students to participate in class, which bothers some students,but college is no place to be shy. I got alot out of his class.

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ALGEBRA
Feb 22, 2005

His class is interesting, he keeps the students involved, he also reminds you that you are in control of your own progress which encourages you to do the homework. He also has a great sense of humor

4.0
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ALGEBRA
Apr 22, 2005

Thsi class was tough for me partly because it moves so fast. If you miss somehting you might as well forget it because you cannot fall behind. He makes a hard class bareable, also he is a cool guy.

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MATH1000
Jun 10, 2005

DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU STRUGGLE WITH MATH! i dropped his class because he is very strict and will not let you use your calculator during the whole semester and he tells you that showing all of your work through a problem is "immature" writing- this guy makes math harder than it should be!! (i just had to warn you!)

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LINEARDIFFQ
Aug 10, 2005

I thought Brantly was great! He worked around my work schedule with tests by making them up later. He doesn't let you use a calculator on tests (which stinks) but if it looks like you know the material but get the worng answer you can get partial credit. That is a big deal when you take advance math classes. He was by far the best math teacher@ MCC

5.0
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MATH1000
Aug 30, 2005

He teaches math in a very clar way. He dosent let you use a calculator though.

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MTH20002770
Sep 29, 2005

very good teacher, explain everything clearily , i recommend this teacher for everybody. easy "A"

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MTH1000
Oct 24, 2005

Mr. Brantley is an awesome teacher and he is so helpful. I took him last semester and now he is helping me with my MTH 1450 class because I dont understand how my other teacher explains it. He is a great prof.

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MATH1000
Nov 8, 2005

He was ALWAYS at least 15 minutes late for each class. If you struggle with Math DO NOT take this professor. Doesn't let you use a calculator and makes you look stupid when you ask questions in class. Says showing steps in your work is considered "immature writing" whatever the hell that means. Don't recommend him unless your good in math.

3.0
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MATH1000
Nov 8, 2005

DONT TAKE IF BAD IN MATH MrBrantley is a nice guy and try and help if you need it but He likes class participation but when students participate he may make them feel dumb. He teaches really fast. His tests are hard too. I would have no life except see a tutor to study for the tests and still not do so hot on the tests.

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MATH0070
Nov 28, 2005

Great great teacher. Although he does make you feel stupid when you ask questions he is just messing around don't take it seriously. He gives very easy short test and explains it clearly, definetly retaking him.

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MATH1000
Jan 11, 2006

if you want to wast your money on a bad profeesor take this class, and he makes fun of you if you dont understand math.

2.0
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MATH0070
Jan 11, 2006

He acts angry with the students often, especially if you ask a question. He will embarass you and discourage you from asking any more questions.

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MATH1000
Jan 17, 2006

explains material well but very discouraged when you ask a question or if you do a problme wrong. Also very negative towards students. Horrible teacher if you are not to good at math and need a little extra help here and there because when you ask a question he will simply look at you like your some kind of idiot. Overall dont take this professor

3.0
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MTH1000
Jan 26, 2006

his ultimate goal is to make you feel like a moron.

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MATH0070
May 15, 2006

He is a Great teacher I recommend him to everyone. Very Eassy to Get A if you Participate in his Lecture.

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MATH1000
May 18, 2006

Brantley is the best Math teacher I have ever had. Definetly take his class if you want to understand the concepts. I usually have a difficult time with math, but he explains it in a way that students can understand. Great teach & highly recommended.

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MATH1000
Sep 2, 2006

Very Confusing! If you're not good at Math-do not take his class! He mumbles and does not explain things well!

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MATH1000
Nov 29, 2006

BAD TEACHER EVER!

5.0
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MATH1000
Dec 11, 2006

he's a realllly good math teacher. very helpful if you know what you're doing.

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MATH1601
Jan 15, 2007

horrible teacher if you do not understand something he makes you feel like a moron. he hates it when you ask questions also! stay away at all costs!

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MATH1000
Mar 20, 2007

great teach sometimes yells at students for acting stupid but overall a very funny guy. He gives you the lecture notes already printed out and if you do not get something he will take the time to go over it. His grading scale is very easy and he gives extra credit for attendance

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MATH0070
Mar 29, 2007

GREAT PROFESSOR! I had brantley for Math0070 and I don't know how he is in 1000 but he was excellent. I'm pretty retarded when it comes to math and he explained everything step by step with powerpoint and passed out the notes from power point. Just make sure that you DO YOUR HOMEWORK! He asks everyday if you have questions about the homework.

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MATH1000
Apr 16, 2007

Stay away! He is unhelpful, his teaching style is horrible. If you ask questions he'll tell you to review the power point presentation. If your not good at math, stay away, hes no help at all!

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MATH1000
Apr 26, 2007

Great teacher his test are very easy and he does everything he can to pass you. I suck at math and still got a good grade. Trust me take this guy

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MATH070
May 17, 2007

hes ok, not very approachable though. He has a pre-test before each test which is helpful

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MATH0070
Aug 7, 2007

He is kinda of scary but he teaches good methods. I am not good in math a pulled a B+ so any one can do it.

5.0
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MATH1000
Dec 11, 2007

Prof Brantley is an excellent teacher. He broke everything down to make it as simple as possible. I highly recommend him for this class. If you want to get it, you will get this math with him. Easy A!!!!!! Coming to class makes a difference. You don't need the text book he has taking the time to write out notes to cover all the info.

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MATH1000
Dec 11, 2007

Prof Brantley is an excellent teacher. He broke everything down to make it as simple as possible. I highly recommend him for this class. If you want to get it, you will get this math with him. Easy A!!!!!! Coming to class makes a difference. You don't need the text book he has taking the time to write out notes to cover all the info.

5.0
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MATH1000
Dec 11, 2007

Prof Brantley is an excellent teacher. He broke everything down to make it as simple as possible. I highly recommend him for this class. If you want to get it, you will get this math with him. Easy A!!!!!! Coming to class makes a difference. You don't need the text book he has taking the time to write out notes to cover all the info.

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MATH1000
Jan 8, 2008

If you are planning on taking a math class do not be discouraged by what these fools say, this is the greatest math teacher i have ever had. He could teach Calc to a monkey with downsyndrome. He does attack stupents and it is hilarious, made me want to go more often.

3.0
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MATH0070
Jan 14, 2008

Unless you haven't already guessed by the ratings below me, Brantley is what you make of him, it depends with your math skills. Brantley is like a math GOD If you KNOW the basic concepts of what your doing. If you ask a simple question in the book you don't understand though, Brantley will grill you infront of the class, which I think is wrong.

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MATH1000
Feb 5, 2008

He is decent. I liked him a lot and thought he was better than other teachers here. I mean..cmon! You get extra credit for being there and not to mention..HE GIVES YOU the notes. Take him.

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ALG0070
Apr 11, 2008

He does go a little fast for me, but then I'm pretty slow when it comes to math. Very patient. Takes the time to go over something if you have a question. Very approachable. I'd recommend him to anyone.

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MATH0070
Jun 24, 2008

I'll make this brief. BEST MATH TEACHER EVER... and I am boderline retarded when it comes to math.

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MATH1000
Aug 8, 2008

Best math teacher!!! treats u like an adult unlike other teachers. attendance not required but get ex credit. u shouldnt fail for attendance. its not h.s. explains well. gives u the notes. no homework! just tests. answers all questions until u get it!!!!!

3.0
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MATH0070
Oct 15, 2008

No one in my class wanted to raise their hand in fear of being belittled. I did the homework, I took the quizzes, I studied the notes- but I felt stupid for not understanding. Brantley knows his material, but that doesn't make him a good teacher. Students were asking other students for help so they didn't have to deal with the teacher.

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MATH177
Nov 3, 2008

Very helpful, very clear, accessible, and open to discussion.

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MATH0070
Jan 26, 2009

I am terrible at math. He makes you feel like an idiot when he askes you a question. There is no extra credit and you get quizzed on every chapter but only get one question. I need more than that to boost my grade. He also wants all steps written out. he hardly talked to the class except to teach. He made his own text book but i only learned his wa

4.0
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MATH0070
Mar 6, 2009

i think his class was very easy and he teaches it well. math is my best subject and his class is very easy, i get 100 percent on every quiz, if you do the homework then the quiz is easy cuz its the same thing!!

3.0
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MATH1000
May 24, 2009

Good teacher. He is a little tough on students who don't know their stuff. Make sure you attend every class to take the quiz for that day. They equate for 20% of your final grade. While his tests are hard, they are all scan-tron. Take him if you want to learn from a guy who knows EXACTLY what he is talking about. PS: You need the book every class.

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MATH1000
Nov 10, 2009

I took math 1000 for the second time with Brantley and think he is a wonderful math teacher. Very strict on what he expects from his class, but just wants everyone to understand. I am horrible at math and he is the only one who can teach me the way I understand. I recommend him for any students who have trouble with math!

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MATH1000
Jan 7, 2010

GREAT professor. not only does he go over any and all questions in class but he also posts lectures online. makes it very easy to learn at home and in class.

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MATH1000
Jan 7, 2010

he was great! Not only does he answer any and all questions in class but he also posts lectures online in advance. love the text book he wrote too.

5.0
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MATH1000
Jan 7, 2010

he was great! Not only does he answer any and all questions in class but he also posts lectures online in advance. love the text book he wrote too.

5.0
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MATH1000
Jan 14, 2010

I wish all professors taught the way he does. I hate math and still do but i got an A! Study and ask lots of questions he is more than happy to answer them. You will NOT regret taking his class!

5.0
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MATH1000
May 12, 2010

best math teacher i have ever had if you do what he tells you to do its impossible to not get an A

5.0
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MATH0700
Jul 7, 2010

At first I was nervous (I hate math with a passion) but after a class or so it all started to click! He was def an amazing teacher. Finally understood what I didn't get in the past. He wrote his own book-way better then the macomb book. Tests are 4 questions. Homework is out of his book, not due but worth doing. Awesome teacher!

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MATH0070
Nov 23, 2010

Great teacher, explains it very well and will help you anytime. shows you one way to do it so your never confused. just pay attention and go to class and its an easy A!

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MATH0070
Dec 5, 2010

I am absolutely HORRIBLE in math but I managed to score no lower than a 98% on his tests...the rest were 100%! He's a bit intimidating and the students have to correct him a lot but overall he is a great teacher. I'm taking him again for MATH 1000 next semester, definitely the best Math teacher I have ever had.

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MATH0070
Dec 27, 2010

Mr.Brantley is the only math teacher I have ever understood. After taking Math 1000 this semester with a different teacher, I realized how great a teacher Brantley really was. He will always help you when you need it, and explains everything so you understand it. BEST MATH TEACHER EVER!

5.0
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MATH0070
May 23, 2011

professor Brantley is the best mah teacher ever. I now realize that not just that i didn't undersand, but everyone who teaches math can't teach those thast truly have no clue.If you do not understand he lets you come in early to ask questions and he puts the lectures online and you can go over them at your own pace, on yur own time.

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MATHMATH
May 30, 2011

Great Teacher. Although he had some smart comments. He made math understandable and fun. Im looking forward to taking him next semester. He also had all his lessons on Angel and worked out of his own personal book which helped alot. If u do both you should be fine.

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MATH0070
Jul 6, 2011

Bad at math, I didn't really want to take this class cause I took it in the summer. But I got an A in the class and I found myself wanting to do the homework. I will be taking his class for 1000 in the fall for sure

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MATH0070
Aug 12, 2011

I seriously hate every math class I take because I am absolutely horrible at it. However, Professor Brantley was very helpful and understanding especially of those of us who do not understand math. He gives very clear notes and is always available for help and you can retake tests and drop your lowest score! Definitely recommend Brantley!

5.0
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MATH0070
Aug 25, 2011

If you're awful at math, Brantley makes it easy for you to succeed. Just go to class, listen to lectures, and practice the problems. Tests are super easy.

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MATH1000
Nov 7, 2011

I have him for Math1000, he was intimidating at first but you will warm up to him. He always asks questions about the homework, and breaks down the lessons for you. He ALWAYS is willing to answer questions. He gets more upset if you DONT answer questions. His tests are 4 questions each. If you go to class you learn wayyyy more! I love his class!

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MATH1000
Dec 9, 2011

I SUCK at math, but after taking algebra after a 4 year math hiatus, I managed a 4.0 because he is a great teacher. Very clear and concise.

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MATH0070
Dec 16, 2011

Very nice teacher. He is helpful, clear, and straight to the point. I like the ways he does test, only 4 questions. There are 5 tests total and he drops your lowest one. He then has a final of 40 questions. It was a privlege to have him as a teacher, he cares about his students. thank you for all that you do .

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MATH0070
Jan 8, 2012

Awesome teacher! Very helpful!

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MATH1000
Mar 6, 2012

I totally hate math, well not as much now. Prof. Brantley is the best math teacher, ever. Everyone can't teach those who truely don't understand math, but he can and does it very well. I highly recommend him if you are mathmatically challenged like me. He also writes his own math book that covers mth-70 and mth-1000. I had him for both,awesome!!

5.0
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MATH0070
Apr 28, 2012

He is the best math teacher I have ever had. He wrote his own book and only cost me 25 dollars.He had lectures on angel as well as his class lectures. He lelped me so much and I ended up with an A. He can be intimidating, but be strong and he will respect you for it.

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MTH0070
Jun 12, 2012

I was speechless.Take advantage of it. He wrote his own book. His lectures are very clear. If you have not learned math in any class, you are guaranteed to learn in this one.I missed only one day of class and I was really upset.Love listening to him lecture! Hope you pick up something from him.You'll come across this professor once in a life time.

5.0
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MATH0070
Jul 22, 2013

I'm probably one of the worst students when it comes to math. I just never could understand any of it. But in this class I ended up with a 4.0! I definitely recommend taking him. I also skipped class a couple times...lol

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

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Rating Trend

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MTH227

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