2.9

Jaime Bestard

Mathematics - Miami Dade College (all)

2.9
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
43%
Would Retake
378
Reviews
2.9
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
2.7
Clarity

43%

Would Retake

378

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
378 total ratings

5

145

4

21

3

27

2

41

1

144

What Students Say

Bestard is a very nice professor and really does know what he's talking about but he just can not teach

MAC2233 - 2.0 rating

I would never take him again

MAC1105 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

89%

Textbook Required

7%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 192 grades
Most common grades:
A (55)
B (52)
B+ (21)
Grade Distribution
A(69)B(58)C(25)D(24)F(11)A-/B+(24)
Based on 245 reported grades
A: 55
B: 52
B+: 21
Drop/Withdrawal: 19
Common Tags
Participation matters (78)
Accessible outside class (66)
Lots of homework (55)
Caring (51)
Tough grader (51)
Lecture heavy (34)
Test heavy (33)
Amazing lectures (31)
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Ratings by Course

MAC1140

5.0

(2)

MAT1033STA2023

5.0

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MAC1105MAC2233

5.0

(7)

MAC1114

5.0

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5.0

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MAD2104

5.0

MGF1106

4.1

MAC1033

4.1

MAT10311

4.0

STA2023

4.0

Reviews (300)
1.0
4.0
STA2023
May 5, 2013

This professor refuses to give an A to his students. Service Learning is mandatory and you must do a 15+ pg project if you want to pass. If you do decide to take Bestard, may the force be with you.

5.0
1.0
STA2023
May 9, 2013

I really love this teacher!!

5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Aug 6, 2013

he is very helpful.If you have any doubt he was willing to clear ,I love his class the only problem is that this term is very short and it is very hard,but I learned so much

3.0
4.0
MAT1033
Nov 12, 2013

This professor is seriously hard to follow, He skips a lot of steps while teaching, I am a hard working student and found his class to be impossible to pass. He gives extra homework for failed tests on top of the tons of homework given. He is a good guy, bad teacher. His last class stayed with only 10 students.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Dec 12, 2013

Let me put it this way: This the first and possibly only comment/ rate I will submit for a professor. I usually don't hate people. but I loath this man. One of the most rude men I have ever met.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Dec 16, 2013

this professor is great,i failed all his exams and still passed the class with a B because he helps you out if you show effort by doing extra work and a lot of Homework,it is not an Easy A class but he will make sure you pass if you prove to him you really want to,I'm taking him again for STA2023,Highly recommend him,GREAT PROFESSOR!

2.0
5.0
MAC1033
Jan 6, 2014

I personally do not recommend this teacher. He's a really understanding but when it comes to his teaching, Horrible. It's really hard to understand his way of teaching. His test or quizzes are incredibly hard and sometimes it's not what he taught in class. Also, His homework are a lot I mean like 300 questions or so. I end up withdrawing his class.

2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Mar 12, 2014

He is a great professor and extremely intelligent but he just can't explain the material very well. He skips several steps and doesn't write it on the board. I don't recommend this class if you have already have some difficulty in math.

2.0
4.0
MAC1147
Mar 27, 2014

Okay so he is very nice BUT dear goodness I don't recommend him. The man knows his stuff but I had a hard time following him teach. I pretty much had to teach myself everything! Luckily, I got an A in the class. How? To this day I don't even know because that class was the type of class where you can work your butt off & not get that grade u tried

3.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: A
May 5, 2014

Dr. Bestard is really very nice professor. there is no any doubt that it is very difficult to follow him. I had to teach myself.But you have to show him efforts and see him in his office as much as u can .. THANK GOD! I PASSED THIS CLASS WITH AN "A" GRADE

4.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: B
May 9, 2014

Professor Bestard's class was not an easy one but it was not super difficult either. He always helps you out and whenever you dont understand something he explains it again and again. I failed all his quizzes and test but to my surprise I passed with a "B". I only did my service learning hours (15) and kept my binder 100%.

2.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
May 8, 2014

Professor Bestard is a great human being, he is caring and nice but he just simply doesn't know how to teach! This is my first time failing a math class and I'm highly upset, my class went from around 30 students to like 10! Very hard class, and he makes it even harder to follow. If you have trouble with math I wouldn't recommend you taking him

1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Jul 27, 2014

This is a very good professor, he is helpful, and patient with students, he explains as many time as needed.By the way,the numbers are Arabs, so professor's accent is not an issue for students to learn math. What it is an issue,for students to learn math,is they are not be able to apply, or they forgot,what they had learned in prior math courses.

5.0
1.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Jul 31, 2014

this professor is the best. Cares about students passing his class, if you read the book and visit him for office hours, then you'll pass with a good grade. Service learning and a project count a lot towards final grade. I got an A

2.0
4.0
MAT1033
Sep 11, 2014

He is rude and unhelpful. He cuts you off when you're trying to answer a question and then answers something you werent even going to ask.

2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Sep 30, 2014

He has very specific rules, and you must follow them exactly like he wants them. He knows his stuff, but doesn't know how to teach. The syllabus will be your best friend. The tests are very hard and you must teach yourself. Don't take his class if you have difficulties in math.

2.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Oct 6, 2014

Don't take him. A LOT OF HOMEWORK. Test extremely hard and wants that you put step by step like when you are learning math in elementary. He doesn't care about the students. I do not recommend him.

2.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 27, 2014

I am shocked that this professor has a 3.0+ on here. He failed to give three students the first test because he ran out of copies, said they didn't have to take it, then later said they needed to be made up. You can't learn it his way, so follow the book. Tests are hand written and more emphasized on than homework. He is simply unfair. Good luck!

2.0
4.0
MAT1033
Nov 11, 2014

He is what I would like to call a "challenge" because you need to understand his way of thinking. Professor Bestard is not mean, but by all means do not get on his bad side because he might just fail you on that alone. Try to seem interested in class and do his work as much as you can. If you need real help in math, don't choose him.

1.0
4.0
MAT1033
Dec 11, 2014

Hes nice but a bad teacher He doesnt know how to explain himself, he beats around the bush Whenever I would try to ask a question in class he would answer something I was not asking Make sure you do the quantitative report for service learning and good luck figuring it out on your own Dont hate the website its by far a better teacher than he is.

2.0
5.0
MAC2233
Dec 16, 2014

Dr. Bestard is a very nice professor and really does know what he's talking about but he just can not teach. I do not recommend him, specially if you have issues with math. You wont understand his lectures unless you visit his inconvenient office hours so teaching yourself is all you got. Hardest math class i've had by far.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Dec 22, 2014

He does not know how to teach even though he knows his material. Asks too,ugh of you for the little that he gives. DO ALL THE HOMEWORK. project was long and pointless as well as the online surveys he makes you do. Service learning counts as 15% . would have dropped the class if I knew better

1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Jan 9, 2015

He is awful.

4.0
3.0
MAC2233
Jan 13, 2015

He is the best!!!!. Of course you are at college level if you think is ok for you go to class and copy from blackboard this is not the class for you. If you do Service Learning only 15 hours you will get 15% grades in the course . Homework 10% and some extra credit. I saw a full class saying he is awful, people who didn't even have a book!!

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2015

Honestly he was a great teacher. First class I've taken at MDC, and I passed with an A. One tip is to go see him afterbefore class and ask for help, he likes to see you involved. The final was very easy but then again i did the study packet, SO DO IT! All in all, great guy-difficult class but an A is attainable (extra credit won't hurt ;)

5.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: B+
Jul 8, 2015

He is VERY helpful and he will stay with you in his office for 2 hours until you understand everything. Dont be afraid to tell him during class that you didnt understand, unless you were on your phone. He gives a lot of homework but it will be on the test always do it homework is like 30% of the grade! he is easy to get along with and give chances!

3.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 19, 2015

NEVER TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. He is literally the worst math professor in all of Miami Dade. His accent is impossible to understand plus his lectures are extremely boring and he gives them while sitting!!! He will not help you and is very unclear with the assignments and due dates. You'll regret taking his class, I promise

3.0
4.0
MAT10311
Nov 8, 2015

The way he talks and the way he teaches makes it very hard to understand. He is not clear when he is switching to a topic from a different chapter,and he will do it several times. His lectures are long and boring and he doesn't take a break. If he catches you on your phone he will spend 15 minutes talking about how phones are a distraction.

4.0
4.0
MAC2233
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 10, 2015

Good class to learn

4.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B-
Dec 3, 2015

He is a great professor, he helpful when you do approach him after class, e-mail him or see him during his office hours. Beware of his service learning project 15 hours required and he gives NO structure whatsoever for the analysis he wants. i would still take him again.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Dec 20, 2015

I had an unexpected event halfway the semester and I thought I was done for sure with math since I couldn't attend for several days, Mr. Bestard helped me catch up while maintaining the class pace and I passed the class in the end. Just make sure to show interest in learning and he will give you many opportunities as well as extra credit.

2.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: C
Jan 4, 2016

Mr. Bestard is not clear in anything he teaches. I had to teach myself this whole class and if you ask him questions he will not answer them and will say something irrelevant to confuse you more. He knows his material but CANNOT teach it. I had to calculate my grade because he wouldn't tell me what it was. Overall i don't recommend him at all.

5.0
4.0
MAC1033
Apr 22, 2016

He is truly an amazing professor! Anyone taking him is truly lucky ! He likes to teach the old fashioned way, keeping you away from the calculator, which is GREAT! He is always there to help, but you have to be willing to put your part too! He isn't easy easy but he isn't the most difficult either! I don't regret it one bit! Also tutors 1 on 1.

3.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B
May 3, 2016

he wasn't bad, but it was too fast

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Jun 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Makes no sense during his lectures and goes from one topic to the other. Might be better to take his class for 12 weeks than short term.

1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
May 18, 2016

This was my first professor ever as a dual enrollment student. He goes off on random tangents about his life in Cuba and his English is broken but understandable. Gives a lot of homework. I failed the first test because I did not use "his methods" even though I still got the right answer. Wouldn't suggest him as a math professor but great person

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Jun 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst professor ever, gets mad when you walk in 5 min late and tells you "what time do you think my class starts" and then he'll teach and in the middle of him teaching he'll stop and bring it up again. He does not know how to teach and is super rude, I will never recommend this teacher to anyone!! Run away!!!!!!

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Jul 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor knows his material but doesn't know how to teach it. I would not recommend, stay away.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B-
Jul 6, 2016
Would take again

Excellent Professor

5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Jul 7, 2016
Would take again

He introduces many real life examples

2.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Jul 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Very heavy material and not very good teaching. Professor is really smart but does not get information across to students well. He won't slow down for anyone. He was disrespectful to students on many occasions. Only good thing is he gives a lot of homework so your horrible test grades balance out.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Jul 14, 2016
Would take again

Excellent!

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Jul 19, 2016
Would take again

Awesome!

5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Jul 19, 2016
Would take again

I loved that class!

5.0
3.0
MAC1147
Grade: A
Jul 21, 2016
Would take again

The professor provides avenues to learn and to success

5.0
3.0
MAC1140
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2016
Would take again

very interesting course, examples make absolute sense and applications to real professional problems

5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2016
Would take again

Interesting class many practical examples

2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: C
Aug 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Stats is difficult overall but this is one of the worst professors I've had. Tests are not according to the material we learned in class. Gives a major project, longest project I've ever done in my life.

5.0
2.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Aug 8, 2016
Would take again

It was nice to have the project in the course

3.0
5.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He was the hardest professor i have ever taken. I took him for both stats plus mac1105 at the same time. I thought Dade was easy until i met this guy. His tests are the hardest i have ever taken. However i am glad i took him as i did not want to slack off before going to a university. He will make you work for your grade plus more. better be ready

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
2.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
Aug 11, 2016
Would take again

The professor is amazing! he always explains step by step until students get clear crystal idea of content Homework consolidates the mastery of the content

CARES ABOUT STUDENTS
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Nov 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

You must study tremendously and assigns one of the hardest projects ever had. He is intelligent but isn't efficient teaching the material. Not a good teacher. If you have a difficulty with math, I wouldn't suggest taking his class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: B
Nov 21, 2016
Would take again

Excellent applied course

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 23, 2016
Wouldn't take again

On a scale of 1-10 I'd give him a -100000. WORST PROFESSOR AT MIAMI DADE, honestly. I have A's in ALL my classes except this one. Doesn't answer your questions directly, talks about Cuba all the time, gives hard tests, gives homework & none of the homework correlates to the tests, says things that don't make sense. Please DON'T DO IT. HEAR ME OUT.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Please, run away. His accent make it hard to understand his classes. He leaves a lot a homework. Plus, almost at the end of the semester he assigns a super complex statistical project that does not relate at all to the class. If you want to at least pass, study by the homework. He only grades when you show work, despite right or wrong answer.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Excellent Professor, produce sense in learning

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Dec 9, 2016
Would take again

Comprehensive and links the class to the other classes with applications, makes sense in what explains

Participation matters
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
5.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: F
Dec 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HIM !!! I PROMISE YOU WONT PASS, GUARANTEED

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

If you want to learn, take him for his lectures are very impressive!

Respected
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2016
Would take again

STUDY THE CHAPTERS BEFORE CLASS! Why? Well, he will not teach you the basics given in the chapters, but will show you how to use them in complex problems. If you don't study them, it's possible you won't understand a thing in class, and fail the tests. Also, tell him if you don't understand the projects (before duedate). He will help you for sure!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

He delivers real applications of statistics!

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's very smart, but is not effective in his teachings. He teaches too fast and doesn't give an in depth explanation of anything. Despite the fact that the material isn't the easiest to understand, it doesn't help that he has a strong accent. I basically had to teach myself in this class. If you can avoid taking this professor, I would recommend it

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He means well, but he is very disorganized. Forgets to give back tests. Says we're going to do one thing then forgets he said it the next class, no continuity. All over the place with grading too, plus he is very difficult to understand, especially since math isn't my forte. He is very accessible, answers emails and encourages office hour visits.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: C+
Mar 6, 2017
Would take again

Very proficient explaining

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I had to drop the class . His test are super hard. Run away and don't take him. Seriously. I lost my money for nothing with this class :(. very strict and extremely exigent!!! though grader.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MGF1107
Grade: B
Mar 6, 2017
Would take again

Many practical examples make you understand

Participation matters
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is a tough grader and sends more essays than any ENC class.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

Excellent view of the science

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He doesn't assign dates to his tests on the syllabus, he might tell you a week before or two days before a test. His explanations in class are broad and don't go over all the possible concepts in a chapter. Probably some of the hardest math tests I've ever taken, doesn't explain things properly in class. DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MGF1107
Grade: B
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Awesome prof!

Respected
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
MGF1107
Grade: B
May 4, 2017
Would take again

I like his teaching style

Respected
Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
May 30, 2017
Would take again

I learned a lot about data analysis!

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2017
Would take again

Excellent explanations about applications

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2017
Would take again

His teaching style is for young adults students, he treats you as a young adult

Respected
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
STA2023
Jul 22, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Too much information to grasp. His teachings are very unclear. Had to go tutoring more than actual class. Intense course.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2017
Would take again

Excellent professional approach to the subject with project

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
3.0
STA2023
Aug 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

His main issues are his dull teaching method and the fact that what you write on your notes will not be on the homework (which there is plenty). His tests are open book and he is very lenient. If you take time out of your day and go visit him in his office hours, he'll be more than happy to help you, but that doesn't mean he'll do a good job at it.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
Caring
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2017
Would take again

I learned many practical uses of statistics, I also learned how to use data analysis in my major and in my career field, I feel better prepared after taking the course

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
MAC1105
Oct 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

First of all, he sends out literally 400 problems to review for each test, and it is mandatory to do them. Also, he gives questions each class to complete for next class. His lectures are very complicated. I've always been good at math, but his approaches to solve the problems confuse me.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MAC1033
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 11, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I absolutely ABHOR this teacher. He is the WORST math teacher I've ever had! He makes me want to cry and never take math ever again. In high school, I only had one good math teacher, and I enjoyed it for a while. Now I'm back to hating this beautiful subject because of him.... PLZ DONT TAKE.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Oct 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is the WORST math teacher I've ever had. His tests are most of the grade so if you don't pass them you probably end up failing the class if you don't get extra credit. He explains in a complicated way, he does 2 -3 problems only in the class, basically you have to study everything by yourself at home. do yourself a favor and don't take him.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MAT1033
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is really nice but his approach of teaching confuses me a lot because he solves problems the long way. He assigns more than 200 homework problems before each test and they are graded. His tests are of 10 questions but way harder than what he sends for homework and what he teaches so they are extremely hard to pass. Get ready to work.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2018
Would take again

He goes the extra mile with us as providing understanding in every topic, he prepares us for life and you learn with him

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
3.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I would never take him again! His tests are super hard and you have to complete more than 200 excersises to turn in before each test. he assumes everyone know what he is talking about and his way of teaching is confusing. I literally got a 0 on the first test although i improved later on but had to work hard for my grade.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Tests are tough
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Mar 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This is my first time with him and it has been the worst! He tries to explain in class and you might understand but, when its about homework its crazy because you need to complete around 220-250 before each test!! HE is the toughest grader that Ive ever met! If you get confused with the answer but process is okay,you get ZERO! Dont take him!!

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Mar 28, 2018
Would take again

He really helps!

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Apr 16, 2018
Would take again

This professor all i can say in one word is amazing. The professor has plenty of office hours. yes the homework was a lot but he told me the reason why is for you oto understand better for the homework. he will go the extra milr if he see you making an effect. He will not give up on you. there is community service though but fairly easy

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: B+
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

He teaches how to apply the concepts

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

his lectures are imposible to understand and he grades based on his way of doing things, no matter how much effort you put in a homework with him you will always get an "F"

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I don't recommend this class. You need to get a 95% in his class to earn an A. He's a tough grader, even if you did most of the steps right and get the answer wrong he will mark the whole thing wrong. He's not detailed in his lecture and he assumes you already know the content, however, if you have any questions he will try his best to explain.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Apr 29, 2018
Would take again

I learned a lot in his class

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: C+
May 8, 2018
Would take again

Excellent for applications to business

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: A
May 9, 2018
Would take again

Professor Bestard is amazing. You do have to read the book and put in the work HOWEVER, when he sees you are trying he will help. Tests are based on aplying the concept and showing that you know it. Participation and communicating with him is very important. IF YOU TRULY WANT TO LEARN THE CONCEPTS, TAKE HIM.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
3.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
May 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He gives crazy amount of homework. His grading scale is absurd, you need a 95% to get an A. He would throw a question on the test he hadn't taught. He gets very upset if you make it to his class 3 minutes late, starts ranting. Spends most of class time saying jokes that aren't even funny. If you can pick a different professor do so. Save your GPA!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Aug 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Bestard is nice, but his teaching is very hard to understand. He just writes examples on the board and doesn't explain them very well. You have to teach yourself in this class to pass. I passed thanks to the assignments (reviews) even if they were extensive. Very picky with work too! You also do A LOT of writing in this class and use MiniTab!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Oct 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's not a bad teacher. But when it comes down to the assignments he's not very specific. For the exams we have to do a project which is half the percentage and he didn't have an outline of what we needed to do. So me and a few others struggled to figure out how to complete the assignment. I got through the class but I wouldn't take him again.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2018
Would take again

Love this guy! He is a bit tough on his students when explaining the concepts, but is always willing to help! He is highly intelligent and has such a great sense of humor. Definitely would recommend him for anyone who really wants to learn mathematics rather than just wanting to get the course over with.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class. Hes by far the worst professor I have ever had. He has no idea how to explain the material. He speaks in monotone. Makes you do a service learning project and doesnt go into detail about what you have to do. Gets upset when students do terrible in the class and gets mad when you dont answer In class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
2.0
3.0
MGF1107
Dec 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He doesn't know how to teach well. Type of teacher that tells you to work out a problem in class and waits a second and then gives you the answer right before you had the chance to solve it out for yourself

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Feb 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He's nice and all but doesn't inform you on what to do, he basically just says "Read the syllabus" and you go from there. Tests aren't multiple choice but you get a review. Heavy accent, i can barely understand which is difficult when learning the material.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Feb 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I couldnt stand going to his class and just not understand anything. On top of that he throws so much shade, be prepared for your eyes to roll to the back of your head. His students would also have to correct him.

TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: F
Mar 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I wouldn't recommend this professor at all. I took statistics with him and got an F. Personally I don't like how he teaches and exams are really hard. Now im taking another professor and what I thought it was hard , now seems really easy.

Test heavy
Group projects
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Mar 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is the wort teacher ever dont take this class with him at the end I had to dropped it. He doesnt give a study plan for your exams, it hard to have good grades due to his way of grating 95 up to an A if you get 84 is a C. Tests are really hard!! Now took the class with another profesor and I got a A

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Mar 25, 2019
Would take again

Excellence in explanations in class

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: D+
Apr 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT take this class, extremely hard he gives a lottt of work and doesnt even know how to teach, not to mention that you cant ask him questions because he will give you attitude, very sarcastic, petty, and shady

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I would stay away from this one if you struggle with math. Also assigns big pointless community project that he barely explains. Explaining assigments is his biggest problem, he does not use blackboard or any other site to remind his students about work that needs to be done or directions for an assigment.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: C
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Save yourself the failure and dont take this class. He is an old school type of professor, he doesnt use technology as a resource(blackboard, etc.) makes you learn from a 20lbs text book. Hes expectations for students are through the roof as if student don't have lives outside of school. If you do decide to take this class, take it alone!

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
1.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: Incomplete
May 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

THE WORST PROFESSOR IVE EVER SEEN. PLEASE IM NOT JOKING IM GIVING MY TRUE ADVISE. DOOOO NOOOOT TAKEEE THISSS CLASSSSS. NO ONE DANGER!!!!! HE IS SUPER BAD PROFESSOR, DOESN'T CARE ABOUT THA CLASS. GIVES WRONG EXPLANATION!!!!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
So many papers
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 30, 2019
Would take again

Amazing professor! First time a professor explains to me so clear and detailed!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worse Professor I've had so far. Gives an overwhelming amount of work. His teaching method is trash. Inconsiderate of people's personal struggles it has to be his way and only his way no flexibility whats so ever. Gets angry and hates to explain things to people when asked. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS!!! CHANGE IT NOW WHILE YOU STILL CAN!!!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
So many papers
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2019
Would take again

I have taken him in several courses and is amazing! his detailed explanations clear every single question you may have, no matter its complexity, he is an excellent experienced professor who knows the scope of the courses he teaches, form the theory to the practice. Dr. Bestard is the ideal professor every higher education student should take.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Jun 26, 2019
Would take again

I took STA2023 with him & let me tell you it seemed intense but he goes about it with projects and explanations that make sense. If you have any questions send him an email or drop by his office hours and he's 100% willing to take the time and answer your questions. I'm taking MAC2311 with him next. Go to class and ask him questions you need help!

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
2.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Aug 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DONT TAKE HIM IF YOURE BAD AT MATH. He teaches things the hardest and most complicated ways there are. If youre good at math youll pass the class, however it will be hard, and you will have to put a lot of effort.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Aug 16, 2019
Would take again

Professor Bestard was an incredible professor. I had him for both my MAC1105 & my STA2023 courses over the summer and he was always extremely understanding and very helpful. There is a TON of homework, but as long as you do the homework you should have no problem with getting a B or higher. Highly recommend if you're looking for a simple course.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Horrible. Simples as that

1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor ever. He is very intelligent but does not know how to teach, gets stuck in the same topic, gives too much homework and doesn't care about his students. Currently with the corona-virus he is not giving lectures like the other teachers, he said we have to read the book and look at khan uni. videos. I'm withdrawing, bye.

3.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Jan 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If your bad at algebra dont take this class I completed all assignments, test, and extra credit but ended up with a C as my final grade. He is a nice professor but doesnt really help you if youre confused.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: F
Apr 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Horrible. Tons of HW. Complicates topics too much.

1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Incomplete
Apr 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Bestard is a horrible prof. His lecture style is very scattered and he is very unclear in his directions for completeing assignments. if you don't cheat you wont pass. He gets frustrated when you dont understand material and has an attitude when you humbly call him out on his errors

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The worst professor I have ever experienced. Never in your life would you think of taking this professor. He gives homework after homework with unclear instructions. When you ask for help he would sarcastically insult you. Makes you write essays, service learning mandatory, and a huge final essay paper. STAY AWAY!!!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Apr 13, 2020
Would take again

Bestard teaches the real world, and also requires the minimum use of the reading and comprehension, I learned too much in his course

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A-
Apr 16, 2020
Would take again

I am not that good at Algebra but Dr Bestard makes me reasoning and produce the results

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor is not willing to help anyone. He truly has made this transition to remote learning bc of COVID a nightmare Please if there is any other teacher available take them and stay away. You ask questions and just say to refer back to instructions. Not clear on work and very difficult to get a good grade in his class. An A is 100-95 84- a C

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I strongly do NOT recommend taking this professor. All the students put effort in the work and hes never content. He will make your life difficult and does not address your concerns. Hes disorganized! Assigns 3 projects at the same time, hw plus minitab. It was 30 students and now its less than 10. A lot dropped/withdrawn because of this reason.

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is an awful professor. Theres a higher chance of taking another math class with a professor who knows how to do their job and respects you.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This guy makes the class a waste of time. He expects you to do all this hw only to say that you did it wrong. On top of that he gives so many projects and expects you to write essays its ridiculous. And his tests?! None of it is multiple choice or have any logic. Its all written tests. Hell give a low score even to the bright student in class.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is not funny nor respectful nor caring teacher. This teacher is a joke. He will destroy all your years of hard work of your GPA. Waste of time. Run while you can!!!! You can save whats left of your sanity!!!!!!

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HIM! HE IS THE WORST! HE GIVES TONS OF HW PROJECTS ALTOGETHER! HE IS NOT HELPFUL. YOU ASK HIM FOR HELP OR ANY QUESTIONS AND HE TALKS TO YOU LIKE YOUR DUMB. NO ONE UNDERSTANDS HIS INSTRUCTIONS!! ITS NEVER CLEAR. WORST STATS PROFESSOR EVER!!!!!!!!!

So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Definitely chose the wrong career to be a mathematics teacher. Projects frustration to students by using sarcasm and apply abuse of power with assignments. Always in denial of his stubbornness and grave errors. Sadly all these years, he still doesn't know how to teach. It's like beating a dead horse all this time.

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

PLEASE DO NOT GET THIS PROFESSOR! i regret not taking my chance to drop his class. he knows his math but cannot teach and excepts us to be geniuses. when his class switched to online due to COVID-19 it got harder. you ask for any help is a problem and disrespects you. he speaks to you like if youre dumb. im so stressed and in the verge of failing.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

do not take this class. you will learn nothing. you will regret taking this class and if you do leave as soon as you can!!!

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 1, 2020
Would take again

I took with him two courses this spring, I learnt a lot with him , I feel fully prepared to continue to my bachelor!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: C-
May 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is by far the worst teacher I have had in MDC. Do NOT TAKE HIM! He will stress you out beyond belief. He does not care that you have other classes he will give you a huge amount of hw and projects but will never teach you anything.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
May 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He never teaches the class and whenever you ask him a question, he'll give a 30-minute explanation about how we are grown adults in college and don't need to act like little kids this is called disrespect because he's earning money through us. Gives a lot of work beyond belief. Do not take him and set your self to failure. Students never pass.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Professor Bestard is a nice man and is knowledgeable in Statistics but isn't the best at teaching it. He expects lengthy explanations for questions that require one sentence. Sometimes he'll catch an attitude when you ask a question but it was rare but still annoying. I don't recommend you take him if you want an easy A or B

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

knows his math stuff but lacks proper teaching methods and distribution of assignments let alone many useless projects. You will not cultivate this course for real life career higher knowledge career education aspect strengthen opportunity. Yes its that drastic. Always joking about Cuba. Its a complete waste of time.

Test heavy
So many papers
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Teaches math, not real world stuff. Gives ridiculous amount of work. Hes always making jokes that arent even funny at all. Hes very disrespectful and disorganized, doesnt know how to properly function a classroom and produce outstanding results. He still has a hard time accepting that hes the problem, he needs to make changes.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

You will not produce tremendous results. In fact you will find yourself tormented, you ask him questions or CLARIFICATION and he will still disrespect you. He needed to pick another career long time ago. Now its your chance to pick another professor before this one fails you, condescends you.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If your looking for honesty then you should know you will face problems and it will not help with your real world career aspect at all. If you take this course then you will truly see the difficulty and your going to regret it. Drop it as soon as you can. I withdrew on extended date.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

the book was useless, the test has nothing to do with the book, so many papers and hw that the professor has mistaken this course for English class. hardest class I have ever done in my 3 years of college.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
May 13, 2020
Would take again

I learned a lot with him in the two courses! Excellent professor!

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
May 25, 2020
Would take again

Very good Professor

Respected
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
May 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

terrible professor. stay clear of him if you can. literally try finding another professor in another campus or something but whatever you do don't take him. he is knowledgeable but he might be the worst at explaining stuff and he lacks the compassion of a good professor.

4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
May 26, 2020
Would take again

The tests are not multiple choice, you will need to buy the book, and he goes at a really fast pace however, he will always be open to talk to you after class and he understands if an emergency presents itself. If you take time to study or have taken 1033 you will pass the class, but it wont be easy.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Jun 1, 2020
Would take again

The best professor for this class

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took his class as a dual enrollment course and OMG he is the worst. He fills the boards in the span of 10 mins. like 10 times and majority of the notes are useless because when you get to the test it NOTHING that you studied of the notes you took. I only got an A because I took a similar course in my high school and that teacher actually teaches

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: F
Jun 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Pretty old school teacher, no online homework only hw from the book and a project which honestly is harder than online hw. Not the class to take if you are just trying to fill in your math requirement easily.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2020
Would take again

I took two credit courses with him, I am what I have achieved today thanks to his teaching, I learned from his teaching to reasoning and while he was hard his teaching is quite understandable and useful

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2020
Would take again

Excellent explanations even in online mode! excellent orientation always there for helping students

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Aug 16, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Bestard is an expert in delivering statistics, his professional approach to real world problems and modern statistics place us , as gifted students, the project is the most interesting activity because puts you in the context of the real activity of a statistician educating the students method to analyze data. I love his class !

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Aug 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I registered in his class because the rating wasnt bad but the rating was very misleading. This guy is a horrible professor. He doesnt know how to send PDFs correctly and doesnt fix the problems he creates. When you email him about an issue, he either doesnt respond or gives an answer that doesnt help at all. Dont get into this clowna class.

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Aug 22, 2020
Would take again

Dr Bestard is that professor that motivates the learning in his class, even in the internet setting during this pandemia, he keeps your attention and when you work , you are rewarded. even in a conclusive message , personalized that set you up to progress in the pursue of your degree, it is not observed very frequently among professors.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

HW-15% 4 tests- 10% each 4 projects- 5% each Final- 5% First week of class and he's given us 11 hw assignments of a minimum of 12 and maximum of 34 questions to complete in a week...

Lots of homework
Group projects
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Oct 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

terrible refused to respond to a simple question when two students asked it. A simple question can you notify us when assignments are due. Some of us have full time and part time jobs, you post assignments separately throughout the week can you post them all at once? He made it seem like we were disrupting the class. Terrible class. Loads of work

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAC1033
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

By far the worst class experience ever. He is extremely disrespectful and refuses to help people. My entire class has an ongoing issue but he describes it as a personal issue. He is NOT up to date w/technology, he thinks we still use paper and a ruler to graph. He teaches randomly, doesnt follow any guidelines and gives a ton of HW.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Oct 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The absolute worse professor I have ever taken and it is my last year of college. He is terrible. Does not help at all when emailing him. Will assign calculus assignments for a college algebra class. Will assign 200 questions just to say "jk" and delete all of them from your grade after you have already done them. NEVER take this professor.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MAT1033
Grade: B+
Oct 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Don't get this teacher for anything. I mean it. With the pandemic, MDC went online, and with this teacher, he doesn't explain things fully and you need to teach yourself the majority of the time. The project he gives is hard to understand and doesn't want to explain. He also transfers grades incorrectly, doesn't want to correct.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAC2233
Nov 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dont do it to yourself please! He sends complicated emails thats hard to decipher. He will not explain anything to you which is absurd because thats his JOB! Theres math Projects thats graded heavy and he doesnt explain. He assigns tons of hw every week and its worth 1% ! I never rated before but I had to do this one cause Its ridiculous!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Nov 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Terrible dont take him hes not considerate at all he asks if you have any questions to not answer any

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

forget this class. the amount of work he gives is ridiculous. Unrealistic expectations from students. Hes very unprofessional, inconsistent and way behind the times. do not take this class you will study hard and he will give a a dissatisfaction grade. Unacceptable. You will stress yourself out.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2020
Would take again

Excellent practice and real life examples applications al the time! Great Prof.

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Nightmare. Barely knows English. No ability to teach, no communication with students. Unprofessional and careless. Lectures and emails are nonsense, impossible to understand. Absurd instructions. Hours of homework, most is not on the tests. Tests are 80% never seen before material. Puts in wrong assignments and grades. Most fail. DO NOT TAKE!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
MAC2233
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Class was fine. It can be a little overwhelming at first but it's really easy once you get used to it. He offers a lot of extra credit and the tests and quizzes are (almost) exactly like the homework, plus, you get multiple attempts. Would recommend.

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
MAC1033
Grade: A-
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! He always inputs the grades incorrectly and when you bring it to his attention he will always try to place the blame on you for his mistake. His teaching is not the best and his math format of teaching is confusing at times. On our first week of the class he assigned us a homework with 122 questions. He is ridiculous!

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

I was amazed by the real life exercises and cases he explained in class! Made me be interested in facts!!!!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B-
Jan 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

4 quizes 5% each, 4 projects 5% each, 4 tests 10% each, HW assignments 15% , Final 5%. He allowed for extracredit through assignments and civic engagement seminars. Tests and quizes are unproctored on Mymathlab. The syllabus was changed a bit due to Thanksgiving and Christmas so we didn't do everything we were supposed/percentages changed. HW heavy

Lots of homework
Group projects
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Mar 24, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Bestard is the professor that has taught me to apply math into many different situations, I think that is the main goal we look in college, of course his courses demand dedication and work, but what is a student looking in college if not that? He is always on top of our needs and promotes jobs and work place long lasting belonging!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2021
Would take again

I took him in other course, and I concur in both that he is the best! His project teaches you to think about how to communicate facts you find and teaches you how to put together what you learn in different courses

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
1.0
5.0
MGF1106
Grade: C-
Apr 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Horribsle and careless towards students need

Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MGF1106
Grade: B+
Apr 7, 2021
Would take again

I had taken him previously and he is an awesome professor, I differ with other classmates in class, since he cares, he uses the resources in the electronic textbook that comes integrated to my math lab, and promotes plenty opportunity to learn as an adult student, preparing you for the future.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Wow! Chemistry and Physics applications in class! always teaches practical things

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Apr 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Horrible

1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: C
Apr 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is very disorganized, impossible to understand his class.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
MGF1106
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is not considerate when it comes to the concerns of his students and he makes it impossible to succeed in his class as well. Do yourself a favor, save your money and find yourself a better/logical professor.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MGF1106
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Terrible, worst professor at this campus. Take this class with another professor please.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MGF1106
Grade: C+
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This man makes Math for liberal arts a nightmare even though it isn't supposed to be. I would recommend not picking this class if you need the credit because he does not care for his students, he does what is convenient for him.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

I took Dr Bestard for two classes and I love his style, he details all the steps to solve real life problems you will find in your profession applied to math, always connect with real life and if you are committed with him you will succeed. His assistance in every question you may have is always available and before a day

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2021
Would take again

I learned the why I do things in Algebra!!! his explanations are very detailed

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Horrible professor. Save yourself.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A-
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

It is difficult to understand him and whenever you try to address a situation regarding an assignment, he does not help.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MAC1033
Apr 29, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I regret taking his class. Do yourself a favor and do not take this class, especially with this professor. At first I thought I was going to be able to get through with this class but the professor makes it hard to achieve a good grade.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAC1033
Grade: B
May 5, 2021
Would take again

If you wan to learn take him do not pay attention to the opinion of people that say other things

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B
May 6, 2021
Would take again

Although this class is challenging, I am glad to have had Professor Bestard and my educator, genuinely a really amazing person with a kind heart, he helps his students as much as he can and is caring! Dont hesitate to take him!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B-
May 10, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is disorganized. He gives little time to complete the assignments and it is hard to understand the due dates. He gets upset when you try to clarify something.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A+
May 11, 2021
Would take again

I learned many things in algebra as in statistics that I can use in my job and to my profession. He is awesome!!!!! For sure take him to have aview in your profession

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: B
May 25, 2021
Would take again

I took his last fall online class, amazing! It was a real life application class learned a lot!

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAT1033STA2023
Grade: B
Jun 28, 2021
Would take again

I learned the reason for which doing algebra in applications and he is very practical in statistics as well

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Jul 15, 2021
Would take again

This is the most realistic and outstanding professor I ever had in college! always brings to the class the in job place scenarios and his view points helped me a lot in my degree and profession! I will never forget his teaching so good!!!!

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1105MAC2233
Grade: A+
Jul 24, 2021
Would take again

I enjoyed and learned in his classes, real college activities and preparation for the profession of your choice

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A+
Aug 13, 2021
Would take again

The class was amazing and very applicable to real life !!!!!!

Accessible outside class
Group projects
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: D-
Sep 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor is honestly the worst Ive ever had. Hes very rude and never listens to the students. He gets really stubborn on people doing exactly what he wants. Nothing from the test or hws is on his teachings. Lots of projects and graded tests with too many questions, not enough time. Dont recommend taking him. Extremely disorganized.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 8, 2021
Would take again

I really find this professor an excellent math prof, his examples are very real, clear and step by step procedures, and exercises that are found later in evaluations, of course, you shall not have in tests exactly the same exercises he explains in class but the method is there!

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
1.0
MAC1105
Sep 9, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This Professor is so annoying what he gives in class is not the same as what he puts in his assignments, he always believes that he is right. Anyway without many things PLEASE DONT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR

Lots of homework
Group projects
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Sep 23, 2021
Would take again

The incorporation of real life problems he uses is amazing, puts the algebra, the probability and the statistics in the job place, in our daily life, I think he know like no other how to teach real life scenarios and applications. I took with him both courses and in both I learnt many things I use in my workplace. Dr. Bestard, thank you!

Accessible outside class
Group projects
Caring
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Oct 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I am convinced the good reviews about this professor are fake. His lectures are extremely hard to understand and the only way to get good grades on his homework is by looking at the examples. However, there are no examples on the tests and quizzes and they are nothing like what he teaches in class. No one in the class gets higher than an F on tests

Group projects
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: B+
Nov 4, 2021
Would take again

I have taken Bestard in two courses and plan to take him over again, when you pay attention to his explanations and examples in class and follow the textbook as he recommends the success is sure, he gives many examples and practical applications putting in realtime the student in the field, I love his teaching

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
MGF1106
Grade: B-
Nov 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He was a good man but his class is just very difficult and its very hard to understand him, had to get a tutor.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Group projects
2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Nov 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I take this class online, but I do not recommend it, Bestard is the worst professor I have ever taken, you cant interrupt him in classes, his way of teaching is not understood at all, and worst of all is that in the exams he puts different things to what he gave in class, it is impossible to take 100% in one of his exams. He is so annoying !!!!!

Participation matters
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is the worst professor I have taken so far. He is very difficult to understand, is very disrespectful whenever you ask a question and doesn't teach what appears on tests. He is also very unclear for the assignments that he gives and doesn't provide clear instructions. If you can pick a different professor for this class.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
2.0
MAT1033
Nov 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

As a professor you are expected to create a clear and organized curriculum. This is not the case for this professor at all. He is all over the place and very unclear with his assignments. Very hard to reach outside of class as he doesnt understand students needs as he should. The email option is not a good source to reach him.

1.0
5.0
MGF1106
Dec 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

All the good reviews you see are fabricated. Trust your instinct and proceed with the next option for a professor.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

The making of project makes more interesting and applied his classes, I have taken him before and never observed what previous opinions say, may be frustrated people or not hard workers may express that way.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MGF1106
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor is really messy. His syllabus and project outline is never up to date. He made us do a project that had nothing to do with math and forced us to present after his class time. I self taught myself the class content because his lectures are a mess. He also refused to take manual attendance when Bb system failed.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Group projects
1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Terrible terrible horrible person. Drop ASAP.

Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

I learned many things taking his classes, while learned how to apply what is taught, of course, you have to work in class, nothing is given, and if so , what is given has frequently, low value

Accessible outside class
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
1.0
1.0
MGF1106
Grade: C
Dec 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I would put a score of ZERO if I could. He does not teach well AT ALL and is SUPER RUDE. You ask a question bc you're lost by his mumble lecture and all he says is to wait until he is done or email him, but then he ends class and logs off QUICK and does not respond to emails. Had to complain to MDC Board a lot over his behavior. HORRIBLE MAN!!

Participation matters
Test heavy
Group projects
1.0
4.0
MGF1106
Grade: D
Dec 19, 2021
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE PROF!! He is really mean and will insult you for asking questions in class but then does not help you at all. Does not respond to emails and i dont know why a math class has a group project on current events. You will have to teach yourself because he just rambles and mumbles through lectures and doesnt help you. And random tests posted.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Group projects
1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

theres not enough characters to describe him hes truly awful, unexpected hw and random 100+ questions test you have to write out yourself on Word and email it to him. you have to kiss up to him to get a good grade bc your effort won't get you nowhere. if ur bad at math do not take him, only good thing exams arent proctored but pls DO NOT TAKE HIM

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

worst professor ever if u dont know math. dont read the positive reviews, very rude when you ask questions he says to ask after hes done and when he is he logs out so quick. SO MUCH MYMATLAB HOMEWORk. doesnt tell when he posts assignments so u constantly have to check + waits to grade until the last minute. pls dont take him or drop him if u can!!

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2022
Would take again

An Engineer teaching trigonometry, optimum fit, real life applications, I took him in other courses as my parents did, and I learned

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
3.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Jan 6, 2022
Would take again

I took him for MAC1105. I was failing but I truly think he did help me pass. Taking the class is honestly up to you. Just pay attention and try doing you best.

1.0
5.0
MAC2233
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 29, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Dropped him after not even a month. He doesn't assign anything other than the occasional homework and test, which sounds like a good thing, but without any reinforcement, study guides, or pretty much any way to prepare for the tests, midterm, and final, it's pretty hard to maintain a passing grade in this class. He pretty much speaks gibberish.

5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2022
Would take again

what i read below in the previous rating about him in the business calculus does not seem to be true, or the person was never in his class, trust me, he lectures and provides great applications and links with your knowledge from previous courses I am glad to have taken the course withhim already

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Feb 2, 2022
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE. Cant even use computer properly. You will be expected to teach yourself 80% of course content. Even when he does cover a topic in lecture, he rambles and mumbles and makes constant errors. During lecture he plays distracting music and refuses to stop it after being asked. Assigns random quizes and homework with no warning. WORST PROF.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2022
Would take again

I enjoyed the two courses I took with him, he gave me tools to success in other courses as well

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: B
Feb 17, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Uses jumbled and unformatted text instead of handwriting when teaching math, making it difficult to grasp the complex topics he's presenting. If he's not doing that then expect him to read off of a pre-made Pearson PowerPoint without going too in depth. Assigns homework randomly and later doesn't grade.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Mar 3, 2022
Would take again

Excellent and very knowledgeable experience with him as my professor in two courses, he cares and he is always available for all his students this is my group class mates experience with him. Always there showing how to become better professionals

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Mar 21, 2022
Would take again

He has an excellent style to tech applying the concepts to practical scenarios and always connects with real cases, he uses projects that let you understand what to use college algebra for

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1105MAC2233
Grade: A
Apr 2, 2022
Would take again

I learned how to use math in my work when he taught me the graphs and the practice applications of derivatives in business, now I changed my mind about the importance of math

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

simply great!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A+
May 10, 2022
Would take again

The best professor for classes in person and online

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: B+
May 27, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Bestard is an exemplary professor very accessible and knowledgeable both in the virtual and in the personal class. I enjoyed his class in both courses either Algebra and statistics. He is even accessible to former students who continue clarifying questions with him great advises for the professional life

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAC1105MAC2233
Grade: A
Jun 7, 2022
Would take again

Bestard is the teacher that drives you to practical problems and applications in real life that you actually use later and remember what he said in class, he incorporates everybody to the discussion in class and respect your criteria about a technical situation very open to our views

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MGF1107
Grade: A+
Jul 13, 2022
Would take again

The guy is an excellent profe!!!!!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 25, 2022

Not too bad, maybe it was because I could not focus on the class, but for clarity, he talks a little too slow. Does not explain in deep details about the assignment and just read it out from the screen. I had him and drop the first day so, I can not say much. Good with engage with students. Could improve technology skills. He has some bad sights.

Participation matters
So many papers
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MGF1107
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 8, 2022

I don't understand anything this professor says; he uses big words to sound intelligent but they just end up not making any sense, he likes to talk about quantitative forces while teaching about roman numerals. The work itself is fairly simple but he complicates it. All assignments are on MyMathLab, you'll have to pay 80 dollars to do your work.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Sep 26, 2022
Would take again

When the course entered in matters he developed excellent examples I like his teaching!

Inspirational
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MAC1105MAC2233
Grade: A+
Oct 4, 2022
Would take again

Always there for you

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MGF1107
Grade: C-
Oct 12, 2022

Horrible teacher, he requires you to buy the book just to teach his own way, when we email him, even during his office hours, he never answers our concerns, assigns homework/quizzes a week before we actually learn the lesson, then blames us for not passing the quizzes/homework, we are teaching ourselves because he teaches us his way not by the book

Tough grader
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
STATISTIC
Grade: B+
Oct 27, 2022
Would take again

Wow! Amazing class examples from the real life all the time !!!!!!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC1105MAC2233
Grade: B
Nov 6, 2022
Would take again

Bestard is the guy that teaches what you need, and from the practical side

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MGF1107
Grade: A
Nov 18, 2022
Would take again

I like his teaching he cares about our future

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Nov 22, 2022
Would take again

Class is done at your own pace online. Teacher went above and beyond to help with any issues.

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

He always bring to class a practical application of the course to the careers we are interested, He uses projects to make you understand what is explained in class. I took with him all my math courses and I learned too much!

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: C
Jan 11, 2023

Professor was all over the place and ended up reading off slides halfway through the semester. Hardly understood his class and his way of teaching was ineffective, not only to me but with most of the class. Would not recommend this professor.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 23, 2023

Unless you're able to learn math from answers just showing up on the screen without any explanation of how they got there. Do not take this professor. He gives you 1 hour for tests that take way more than that. This is not a professor you take because you want to learn, this is a professor you take because there are no other options available.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Feb 24, 2023
Would take again

I learned in his class he really teaches no matter what

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2023
Would take again

I actually learn with him, the courses are worth to take, and he has precise applications to other further courses and the practical examples to the professional fields in the work place. The projects gave me plenty take away from t he course

Participation matters
Group projects
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: C+
Apr 21, 2023

He is really bad at explaining everything and he does not help at all. He also is super rude and has insulted me, and many more students. He also gives a lot of homework, and posts homework unexpectedly and uncalled for. He also is really rude when you as him questions and he just ignores you and he is super arrogant and rude to students.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Apr 22, 2023

Save yourself

Tough grader
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2023

Hard to get a detailed feedback by email on improvement. Disorganized, you have to be aware if he adds more work to the module. This is my second attempt, but first attempt with him. He complicates Statistics when there are simpler ways to do the work. Teaches manual work but needs to show more how to find the answers through technology.

Tough grader
5.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
May 4, 2023
Would take again

Hes Lecture heavy!!! BUT EASY, ALL YOU HAVE TO DO IS PARTICIPATE AND DO THE HOMEWORK AND EMAIL HIM WHAT HE ASKS FOR, AND HE SEES YOU TRYING HE WILL GIVE YOU A GOOD GRADE. Very expertise in statistics, delivers clear practical applications PAY ATTENTION!! HIS LANGUAGE IS DIFFICULT BUT YOU CAN CATCH ON.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
May 8, 2023
Would take again

A very practical course and applicable to professional projects, he taught how to write technical reports for data analysis

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A+
May 18, 2023
Would take again

I am Thankful for what he do. That is teaching!

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2023
Would take again

practical applications to exercises

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Jul 27, 2023

he gives a hell of homework. I don't recommend him. take him if you want to live in hell.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Jul 30, 2023

He was an awful professor syllabus was not very clear. When ever you ask him a question he answered very arrogantly. Lectures had nothing to do with homework assignments, the homework was very difficult and long with not enough time to complete. Would blame students for not understanding certain things. For a 6 week course it was absolute hell.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: B+
Sep 21, 2023

BEWARE He writes his own reviews on here. He makes questions difficult to understand with his way of teaching. You will have to learn on your own. Avoid if possible

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: B
Oct 8, 2023
Would take again

He knows the subjects and has experience

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Dec 12, 2023

Absolutely awful teacher, unclear grading system, always gets off track during lectures, and does not answer emails. Do not recommend

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: C-
Dec 17, 2023

Did not learn much from this class. He assigned Homework quiz and test all on the same week while having two-week gaps of not doing anything and then cramming in all the assignments into one week which was frustrating with my work schedule. Communicating with him was difficult as he always goes back to his syllabus no matter what the situation.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: C+
Dec 17, 2023

I wouldn't recommend taking this class in person or online due to the professor not being good at teaching the concepts, as well as communicating with the class as a whole. It's hard to communicate with this professor as he will always refer back to the syllabus no matter the case.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2023

was not good at updating his students about their grades. the final was optional so I did it to up my grade and I did not get an update as to what my grade was so I ended the class with a C which is passable but, I would have liked to be updated about my grade. work every week.

Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Jan 2, 2024

This was the worst professor I have taken by far. He did not know how to use a computer yet he was teaching online, and would always complain about how our class was not participating yet we could not understand the way he was teaching. Never take him if you need this credit to graduate. And all the good reviews are him writing.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Jan 8, 2024
Would take again

I learned how to apply mathematics to my job with his examples

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2024
Would take again

The project was an awesome experience to use in my profession and in my current job

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 10, 2024
Would take again

what is new to me is his interest in increase our employability by his teaching data analysis, and that is extremely favorable to me as a student

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 29, 2024

THIS PROFESSOR'S CLASS IS A NIGHTMARE DO YOUR BEST TO AVOID HIS CLASS

5.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

Bestard teaches to increase the practical skills you need in the work place! My God! I learned many procedures that help me progress in my job and in my courses.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
May 1, 2024

Do not take this professor. The other reviews are fake. His english is subpar. He doesn't know how to use his computer. The class has a project in which he doesn't talk about and is worth 30% of your grade. Don't expect to see your grade until the last day. Highly recommend looking for another class, even if in a different campus.

Participation matters
Group projects
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MAC1105STA2023
Grade: B
May 7, 2024
Would take again

You learn in his classes and teaches to use what you learn

Participation matters
Group projects
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: B
May 13, 2024
Would take again

This course benefited my further understanding of the Macro and Micro Economics, and enable me to take decisions in the job place once graduated, I thank Dr. Bestard for his teaching of many practical applications to real life.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: A+
May 20, 2024

He is super kind & is always willing to help out, you just have to ask. Lectures are ok, I recommend you read and watch vids to better your understanding. HW is ok, no midterm, and final is optional. Only thing I did not enjoy was the research project. It is tough and you need to understand the concepts and be willing to seek for help when stuck.

Lots of homework
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
May 20, 2024
Would take again

Thanks to the project I understood statistics, the professor guided me all the time and I was supported by his orientations, you need to search, yes, but that is the matter of the project to learn where to find things, and doing is the best way to get it , I would take him over again in other courses

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 28, 2024

Kind professor, but not good at teaching. He made the subjects difficult to understand, and the project was a nightmare because everything was disorganized. Do not recommend.

Group projects
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAC1033
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2024
Would take again

I learned to factor with him and he teached me to work more difficult problems

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAC2233
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2024
Would take again

I loved his teaching! Many real life applications

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Jun 23, 2024

This professor writes his own fake reviews and you can tell because he uses the exact vocabulary he would use in class. This professor makes math much harder than it needs to be. If you have the opportunity to take this class with another professor, do so.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 29, 2024

He knows his stuff on statistics however if you dare ask to repeat a question so you can answer it correctly he'll flat out tell you you should've paid attention as if I understood his broken English questions. He won't explain the project in full detail so one can get a good grade on it. Hope this review helps on choosing this professor or not.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105MAC2233
Grade: B
Jul 4, 2024
Would take again

Awesome teacher, real teaching

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 8, 2024

Every single positive review is written by the professor, do not take him if you want to pass with a good grade. Attendance is graded, there's a project to present worth 30% of the grade, assigns 93 Pearson Assignments through the whole semester.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Jul 25, 2024

This is by far the worst professor in Miami dade. He was rude to all students and very disrespectful. Made understanding the math really difficult.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Aug 5, 2024
Would take again

This professor has been the best I had at Miami Dade! he teach how to use mat and statistic in the job !!!!

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAC1105MAC2233
Grade: A
Aug 5, 2024
Would take again

Professor Bestard teaches very important details in the courses of algebra and calculus that we need in the work place, and that helped me a lot!

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
3.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Aug 6, 2024

I believe this professor has great intentions and although the course was difficult, he obviously shows concern for the students. He does assign a whole lot of home

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Aug 6, 2024

This professor is not for procrastinators!!! He's difficult but at the same time, we are in college, difficult should be expected. I can say that in his defense a lot of students are upset because most of his work you can't cheat or do last minute. He is a great teacher and very concerned about his students but also gives too much homrwork.

Lots of homework
Caring
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
MAC1033
Grade: A+
Aug 28, 2024

A kind man but not a great math teacher due to his stubbornness in terms of his teaching style and his desire to hammer down homework with huge amounts of questions constantly. Expect test grades and homework grades to go missing. If you have his class, being polite and just making an effort will go a VERY long way. I have no clue how I passed.

Lots of homework
Caring
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Aug 31, 2024
Would take again

The class is challenging, but the professor is helpful if you engage with his teaching methods. Attend lectures, use the textbook, and try out tools like unstuckstudy ai for study prep. The project is tough, but worth the effort.

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Jan 6, 2025
Would take again

He is a very kind man who understands his work. He would use real world problems which, at least in my case, helped my understanding of the material. It wasn't all good, as grading was very weird.. there was HW & Assignments, but they were there moreso for you to practice with. It was very strange. Attendance & Participation is a must in his class.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Feb 24, 2025
Would take again

Excellent professor, very knowledgeable

Participation matters
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
2.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: Incomplete
Feb 27, 2025

In terms of teaching and explaining things, he's pretty alright at it. Especially given his thick accent. Although, the four projects for the modules are mentally draining and take 30% of your grade. That, and they have to be uploaded to the MDC Symposium, so as a socially anxious person, that really messed me up and stressed me out.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: B+
Apr 22, 2025

NOTHING is on Canva, so you have to be on top of your work cause they just pop out randomly. I didn't understand any of his teaching, heaving accent, back and forth making me lose track. Project is a mess, his feedback doesn't help (basically doesn't tell you anything). He's nice and knows his stuff, but can NOT teach it.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 29, 2025

Horrible professor. The projects he assigns are all over the place and it's abudantly clear he writes his own good reviews on here, considering a good majority of them are just straight up lies. Thick accent, sidetracks a lot and tells god-awful jokes, and gets mad when you don't understand something

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
STA2023
Grade: F
May 6, 2025

Please listen to the bad reviews. Do not take his class. He is unprofessional and clearly has a power trip over students. He submitted my grade after the term ended and I went from a B to an F and he gave no explanation as to why. He is hard to talk to and clearly does not care about students passing or failing.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
May 13, 2025

He is a very nice & chill professor but he does not know how to teach. He started using spanish words to talk & explain his equations.

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: B
Jun 25, 2025

5 STAR REVIEWS ARE WRITTEN BY HIM. DO NOT TAKE CLASS. Professor has no regards for his students and leaves a terrible impression. Hard to understand and doesn't make the attempt to teach, just rambles. Very harsh on grading and doesn't care if you have a life outside of class. Gets very upset if you don't keep the camera and mic on at all times.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: C-
Sep 13, 2025

This professor was extremely confusing since the start. He was extremely hard to reach, you would email him a question and all he would reply was a thumbs up, and his homework assignments were a mess. You would log into the websites and you would see assignments with wrong dates, leading back to 2023 when I took this class in 2025. Do not take him!

2.0
3.0
MAC1033
Grade: B
Sep 23, 2025

This professor literally never checks his emails, it is frustrating to say the least. He goes with the wind when it comes to grading your assignments too, 5 weeks go by and not a single graded assignment on Canvas. His lectures are fine, he is a good teacher and seems to care about his students. The annoying part is reaching out to him.

1.0
5.0
MAD2104
Grade: A
Sep 24, 2025

Do not take this professor.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
STA2023
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 24, 2025

I am not exaggerating when I tell you that this professor is the WORST I have ever had. Doesn't teach, will answer emails only with a thumbs up, (sometimes he doesn't even answer) and his Pearson is so outdated that he has stuff from 2021 in there which is even more confusing. Save yourself from him seriously!

1.0
5.0
MAD2104
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 13, 2025

This professor is extremely disrespectful. Very disrespectful to your time, and will belittle you. He won't let you know beforehand if he won't be in class that day (so you will be stuck for 30 minutes waiting for him). He also doesn't know how to grade (or use canvas), and has you submit most assignments through email that he wont even see.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MAD2104
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 14, 2025

any 5 star review is jaime bestard glazing himself. dont take him listen to the bad reviews cz those are actually real

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B-
Nov 15, 2025

The professor himself is great. Nice guy. However, the assignments he gives are too much. He loves giving my math labs for every single day. Every single day. Unless there was just a test. His online communication is poor and his Canvas is mostly the default. That said, he explains stuff well. Not afraid to assign more work alongside my math labs.

1.0
5.0
STA2023
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 22, 2025

I should read the review before taking his class.. awful

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025

There are no words enough to express how bad was my experience with this individual. If you need to take any of his course please choose another or you will be desperate since the day 1. Jaime Bestard should be retired. He doesn't have idea of how to use canvas, not even how to grade assignments on it.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025

The most disrespectful email i ever received from a professor are from Mr.Bestard. His ego is higher than Burj Khalifa, he'll kick you out of the class if you look at your phone or if you are working on the mathlabs that he give you as "assignment" Those could take hours even using AI to complete at least 1 and he send you around 15.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 9, 2025

In my class we were literally offended for not taking notes. He didn't like my class and the exams and Final were in person while all of his others same courses online. Do no try to report is useless. All of the 5 star reviews are written for him. The worst professor in Hialeah Campus. It will make you lose the desire to continue studying.

1.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: D
Dec 15, 2025

He's a sweet professor and knows a lot about his subject, but he's a terrible grader. He will hand out packets to complete and never grade them, exams? they'll be graded on the criteria that he is in the mood for, my math lab scores? mandatory but never graded. It's a waste of time

Participation matters
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAC1033
Grade: D+
Dec 16, 2025

Please do not take him. He's horrible.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Dec 23, 2025

He can't communicate properly, I would send him emails asking questions and he would either ignore it or respond with a message that makes no sense. The grading system is extremely complicated and nothing was clear throughout the entire semester. I would not recommend.

Lots of homework
So many papers
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