Mr. Mailhot is the best! I enjoyed his class soooo much I am taking him again for math 212! Yay Mr. Mailhot!

Mr. Mailhot is a wonderful teacher! He is some what of a dork, but a great teacher. He speaks clearly & if you don't understand something, he will go over it until you understand it! Homework isn't due until a week after its assigned. I would recommend taking him!

Prof. Mailhot is an all around great teacher...take him!!

Great teacher! I've been horrible at math since I can remember, but when I took this class Mr. Mailhot made everything crystal clear! He is very willing to help everyone out. Take the class!

He is very helpful. He kept repeating the same thing over and over again just because he wants us to understand about the material. He gave homework every meeting but they are due every wednesday, Take him. Easy A.

This guy is a good teacher by all means, but not for me. His quizzes are unannounced, there are no calculators allowed. His jokes are a bit lame and he is a bit of a dork. He goes thru the same routine daily and it does get boring. You can ask him any question and he will answer it very clearly. Tough class though. Be Prepared...

He puts the easiest possible questions on tests, no calculators. but they were still kind of hard for me. Unannounced quizzes. 3hr classes are somewhat painful, though he gives a break. Class got disorderly near the end and rushed. He's a nice guy. Lectures are a little tough. Had to study by myself a lot cause he didn't make sense to me sometimes.

He's one of those guys that's somehow a math nerd, yet has an awesome side. He always smiles, he makes sure you understand, nice to everyone. How could you not like this guy?? Very staight forward, but it's math what do you expect? At least u can always expect a friendly smile and help, geez people be thankful for that!

I really liked Jim. he's one of the best teachers i've had. he doesnt continue on with class until he makes sure everyone understands whats going on. makes math really easy. i understood everything, for once. good job Jim!!!

This guy has what most Math teachers need nowadays : clarity and helpfulness. A lot of teachers will mutter through crap and care less if students could not keep up with the material. Also, Mailhot's classes aren't hard, the subject is. Math is built to be challenging.

Awesome Teacher! He is great at explaining everything. Willing to go through every problem on the homework, if asked. Very thorough with explanations, very friendly. Important to attend majority of classes because getting his notes are crucial to A's on tests. If you struggle with math, he is the kind of teacher you need to have!

I don't know why anyone would come on here and say something bad about this teacher. He is the BEST teacher I have had at De Anza. Everything is easy to understand-- and trust me I'm not so great with math. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND. Great teacher, easy class.

Mailhot is a great teacher that always asks the class if they have any questions before moving on to the next step. He takes his time and it helps, whether you're fast or slow at learning the concepts. Attending class and doing the homework IS good enough to get an A, as long as you understand everything you're doing.

excellent teacher. he is crystal clear and his exams/quizzes are fair. you really have to keep up with the homework in order to succeed and do well (as are all math classes).

He's extremely helpful and wants for all of his students to succeed. I loathe math and he really wants his students to understand and feel comfortable with it. He's a very nice person and intelligent prof. Take notes and study, and you will pass successfully! He's probably my favorite teacher at De Anza:)

No doubt, one of the best math teacher at D.A. I love him and coming to his class. Theres just too many positive cmts to say, but you should definitely take him. Hes like a genius; he can do hard math inside his brain. AND the best thing about him is that he always have a smile on when he teaches.

I loved taking James' class! He is kinda quirky but in a good way! I wish he taught more classes at deanza....... Ive had some bad teachers, and he is by far my favorite!

James Mailhot is a very nice person and an extremely fair grader. He never unfairly takes off points. He allows a page of notes for the final!!

Very Nice and fair professor!

I have had him twice for trig, and then precal. He goes at a pretty nice pace, accepts homework so youre more motivated to do it. And lets you take use 1 page of notes for the midterms. I just wish he taught calculus.

He explains concepts very well. No calculators on tests- which is good! He gives partial credit as long as you SHOW YOUR WORK. Very fair teacher. He gives breaks for the longer classes. Tests are reflection of HW/Quiz/Classwork nothing out of thin air that you havent seen before. Take him, I promise you won't regret it!

He's nice and helpful!

I liked him, he was a pretty good teacher. Only problem was that he is constantly late and he misses class a lot. He gives you substitutes which I did not like. As a teacher, I learned a lot. I felt he was good at explaining and if you have questions he will answer them.

He's good at explaining things, however there were some clear idiots in our class who made it hard for him. Only complaints are that he misses class sometimes, and he gives out the homework before he teaches the material. But overall he is reasonably easy.

He is an extremely nice teacher. I love him. He only missed class because he had a family member in the hospital. He allows one page of notes for midterms, front & back. He grades fairly. Easy A if you attend class and pay attention. He's polite. Hwk is only due every Wednesday. Sometimes have pop quizzes, but theyre mostly 2 questions & super easy

He is a nice guy! do not need textbook in the class, but all homework are on the textbook.3 midterms but you can take a piece of note when testing. This is great! If you are not lasy, and study, easy A!

Mr.Mailhot is a wonderful teacher! I passed with flying colors, literally! He's very nice to his students and his clarity towards his work is terrific. I HIGHLY suggest you take his class. His exams are really easy and straight forward. Trust me, you wont be disappointed! :)

Very clear in his explanations, good layout for the information which helps you really understand the basics before he introduces more advanced terms.

I'm definitely NOT a math person. It takes me forever to grasp a concept... let alone remember how to use it weeks from the lesson. But Mailhot is extremely thorough in the way he teaches; he always asks if anyone has questions before moving on. Probably the best math teacher I've had. I actually felt confident with the work I did in this class.

Buy the textbook! It's used the whole series of precalculus. He was a really good teacher, his explanation of math made it really easy to comprehend, and if you ask questions then theres no way you won't understand how to do a problem. Easy grader on homework, midterms are a little harder but you can have 1 page of handwritten notes

Mailhot was extremely helpful and treats his students as adults. He goes through sections at a decent pace and will slow down for students if they are stuck on a section. He is also very approachable and kind, no ego. Highly recommend him for anyone struggling w/ math 210.

Very clear and concise. Homework assigned was appropriate to what was taught and tested. It does take effort, but it's definitely not a class/teacher that will kill, or even hurt you.

nice, good teacher, he made calculus very easy. recommended. homework is due everyweek, all problems are from the text book. tests are fair nothing too hard, and quizzes are easy too, I want to take 1b with him but he doesnt teach in De Anza for winter quarter. sigh

Very helpful teacher. Math is definately my least favourite subject. I had taken this class in the summer and dropped at as the pace was a little to fast for me so I had a little math phobia coming into his class. He is very knowledgable and does not kill his class with extremely hard exams. Gives a lot of partial credit. Highly recommend

He is one of the best teacher here in De Anza. He takes time to help students and if you have any question, he is willing to help you out. Homework is due every wednesday and quiz is once a week which it is a surprise quiz. One quiz will be drop, and there are 3 midterms and 1 final. Overall, great teacher and i would recommend.

I hate math, but he made math so easy and understandable. Honestly review for midterms and you'll pass. A page of notes for midterms and two pages for the final. 6 quizzes, but drops the lowest score. Takes attendance. Homework due every monday. highly recommend !! Wish he taught 41 !!!

Awesome teacher. Cares about teaching, and does it well. Will spend time with you in office hours to go over problems. Answers all questions in class when asked. In fact, devotes time in class for questions. Very good teacher. Very nice person overall. Show that you care, and you will do great.

A great teacher. As already stated by other raters, always takes time during class (& office hours) to answer any questions and encourages students to ask questions. Homework, quizzes and exams are all pretty straightforward as long as you take notes/pay attention in class. Wish he was teaching MATH 114! Would definitely take him again if I could!

best math teacher ive ever had. he does a really good job when it comes to breaking down and explaining the problems. a little fast paste but thats de anza in general. also great patience. highly reccommend

He is a really good teacher. Honestly, I learned a lot. I am usually bad at math but he eplained very well.You must go to class everyday though because he teaches something new like everyday.

Great teacher! very clear and explains well. he drops the lowest grade out of 6 quizzes and does an average of two highest mid terms out of three.recommended!

Best teacher I ever had for Math. Very patient an easy to understand. He takes the time for those who do not understand. Great Teacher I had him in EVC for math 13

Very nice teacher. I have been bad at math ever since...well, forever. He helped me learn a lot. He explains concepts in an understandable way; it's great! I highly recommend this teacher. He lets you use notes on mid-terms and the final.

Dr. Mailhot tries his best to explain difficult concepts. Sometimes he'll gloss over them, but the good thing is he won't test us on those hard ones. 3 exams, graded homework assignments, random quizzes. Pretty fair grader and fairly straightforward exams. Not the easiest class, but if you put in the time and effort, you should be okay.

Tests are based off the homework problems. He grades fairly. Quite surprised at the people who do poorly on his tests. Lectures are well shown and easy to follow, tho often I never really pay attention in his class. Got an A. The Final will really determine whether you are a A student or a B student.

I miss Dr. Mailhot. I like him better than Kejian Shi. I believe he explains way better than Shi. To the end of my days, I'd like to take Dr. Mailhot again for even 2A next year.

pretty good teacher and is fair. It seems like his tests get harder down the quarter so dont slack off and DO the hw. His final is not easy but doable. Lectures are clear and easy to follow. I would say one of the best math teachers I have ever had.

Incredible teacher. Approachable, helpful, and extremely patient. First time getting A's in a math class, and it's all because of him! His classes fill up fast for a reason; take him if you can.

he does explain clearly although the only thing I dislike is that he barely gives you partial credit. On test and quizzes if you show that you know the material although you do a minor mistake he takes off most of the points

Very clear when explaining a problem. he take the time to explain if you ask him. Good guy. Wish he taught pre-calculus, I probably would of understand it more.

Great teacher. He did many practice problems on the board and the test where based on those problems as well as homework problems.

He's a tough teacher. Test reviews are not that helpful and tests are very tough. Also, no extra credit opportunity is given. Very difficult to get an A in his class. However, he is a great person but as a teacher nahhh!

Prof. Mailhot is a great educator - he is incredibly helpful and truly cares about the success of his students. He has been the most helpful professor to date. If you're struggling with math and feel helpless - please take this prof. His guidance is life changing! I am living proof:). Thanks, Mr. Mailhot!!

Mailhot is awesome! He will teach math in detail and he respectfully answers any questions asked. He doesn't treat us as if we're stupid for not knowing basic things. He gives pop quizzes which kind of suck but he is a very easy class!

Jim is the BEST teacher ever. he is so help full and wants students to succeed im not going to lie but the pop quizzes, midterms and even the final is hard but you can have a cheat sheet. expect homework every week but its pretty easy is you paid attention in class. TAKE THIS TEACHER

Mailhot is one of the best math profs I've had. His lectures are clear and easy to understand, he gives a reasonable amount of homework, and his tests and quizzes aren't as bad as some people say (he gives cheat sheets). He makes difficult concepts super easy to understand, and he's really nice about explaining things again if you need to hear it

Took him over the summer. Straightforward and fair. Tests and quizzes are moderate in difficulty.

After failing 212, 2 times, I was able to take Mailhots class as a part of the MPS program, he is literally the best math professor I have ever had. I went from failing 212 to completing the class with a B+! The way he teaches is incredible! I def recommend him!

I took Professor Mailhot for Math 212 and 114, I wish I could take him for every math class I have to take! He teaches math in a way where you leave the room wanting to continue working on math and excited to do so! I got a B+ in both of his classes!

One of the chillest and easiest teacher I will ever have. Teaches the basics really well and pretty lenient and easy grader. Wish he teaches more than 1B though. Homeworks require some work but the tests are definitely easier.

why cant he teach Math 1C

Professor Mailhot is a great choice for Math 1B. As long as you listen in class and do your homework, the pop quizzes and exams should be a breeze. He's a super nice guy, the class feels very relaxing and is great at explaining hard concepts easily. I highly recommend him.

I've taken 4 Math classes with him, his class can be hard, but his lecture is very good, he explains it so clearly that makes it easy to understand. The best way I can put it is that he is super good at teaching, so his expectations are high, but this will make sure that you are prepared for the next class. There are easier Profs, but NotManyBetter

His lectures are very clear, and he's really willing to clarify the concepts. The homework is difficult, which is great since it makes you apply everything that you've learned. The tests are relatively easy. There are 8 quizzes, 2 midterms, and 1 final. The one downside is that he doesn't respond to emails. Make sure to ask questions during class.

Solid math prof. His handwriting is a bit messy. HW graded by completion. Quizzes have 1-2 questions and are on the easier side. Drops the lowest quiz out of 8 quizzes. Questions on 2 Midterms and final are normal difficulty, they may be completed over a span of 2-3 days. Lectures are ok but mostly I watched prof Leonard. Grades pretty fair.

During Covid, the classes are synchronous, but he records the lecture so you can watch during your free time. 2nd Midterm and Final were hard

He is good at lectures and makes shorter videos for each section. There is a weekly quiz, 3 midterms, and a final. He doesnt require participation or attendance but I recommend that you do both. More exposure makes the quizzes/exams easier. Its okay to ask questions. He doesnt make you feel dumb. Major con is that he doesnt respond to emails.

The homework he assigned was more challenging than the exam questions, which made us extra prepared for exams. His lectures made difficult concepts easier to understand. He allowed us to ask questions and never made us feel incompetent if we did not understand a concept. He gave detailed feedback for each problem in the exams and quizzes

His lectures aren't the best, but he grades tests and quizzes very fairly. The difficulty of the tests and quizzes also are fair. The homework is much harder than classwork, so it's helpful to go to office hours and ask him for help. As long as you read the textbook, do all the hw, and ask questions as needed, this is an easy class.

Professor Mailhot was a great professor. All assessments had easier problems than assigned in his homework. He is pretty lenient when it comes to grading. If you do the HW you will get good scores on all the quizzes and midterms. his lectures are very clear and he will go back and re explain any Hw or other questions. Great prof. Effort A.

Great lecturer. Class consists of about half lecture and half helping with the homework problems. Quizzes every thursday with problem sets due the day before. Grades difficult on the partial credit, but he's a great guy. Doesn't record online lectures to make people attend. (might be a red flag for some)

Ignore the spam about cheating, Jim is great! He's a great lecturer with talent for sorting through ideas and presenting them clearly, and always takes time for questions. Prioritize mastering lecture info over the textbook hw, exams will likely be more similar to quizzes. HW harder than exams, all due at the end of the quarter. I had him B-D

he explains concepts rlly well. quizzes every thurs but usually 1-2q long and really easy; he makes it so that the answer comes out to be a nice number. hw is usually rlly hard but he will go over any questions in class. he lets u submit hw late w no penalty.**note that i luv math&am better at it than most ppl so my difficulty rating might b skewed

Great lecturer and very knowledgeable, lectures clear and concise, not really structured, lots of time answering questions. Grades a little harsh on quizzes and exams and is a slow grader, but does return midterms and quizzes. Homework credit for completion, didn't really help me learn bc questions too hard, would've helped more with an answer key.

Please don't let the negative comments stop you from taking his class. He is such a nice professor that treats student with respect, pretty funny too. He spends half of the lectures explain the homework from previous week, and half on lectures. Homework is necessary for in-person quizzes. Good luck!

Mailhot is great! The lectures were amazing and he never forgets to bring a smile on his face. Make sure you do the homework because that is what quizzes/tests are based on. Also the class is out of 400, so start strong and finish strong so your grade doesn't get destroyed by a midterm like mine did. Take his class!!!

Pros: amazing lectures, 10~12 hw problems for each section, quizzes are based off of the basic concepts Cons: high weight of exams (midterm+final=75% of total), final is harder than the midterms (but still doable if you remember the previous chapters that you've done on the 1st and 2nd midterm) 1D is not an easy course but with him, it'll be fine.

I like James. Nice lectures, clear explanation, always good feedbacks. I enjoyed his lectures pretty much. Easy quizzes - 1 or 2 simple question; HE ACCEPTED HW TILL THE FINAL DAY! It promoted my procrastinating tho, but that's good. He showed off his cute dog to us at the beginning of the class lol.

I love this one.

nice prof and flexible lectures. 1/2 class for asking questions, 1/2 class for learning new material. doesnt provide notes. I'm not the best at calc but others got A's. at same time, ik ppl who got B's and C's. calc is a difficult subject in general but i think that he is easy enough and wants u to succeed. like 1/3 dropped after 2nd midterm tho...

Fast-paced as expected, great teacher as far as the lectures and teaching go. He's a good guy. You dont get notes for quizzes, standard amount of calc HW, weekly quiz, 3 midterms, and final.

The material given on exams aren't the hardest, and if you study you will pass this class. However, his grading is a little on the tougher side, and a slight mistake can cost you a fair chunk of points taken off for an exam. Class was well organized and easy to follow, and the syllabus and structure was clear and explained well.

Not easy class. But he is a no bad choice if you really want to learn.

Tests are easy. Just make sure you avoid calculation mistake.

Definitely my favorite math professor I've had! His lectures are great, it really feels like he knows exactly how to set the pace. I used only take math because I had to, but honestly learning felt like such a breeze in this class that I'm thinking I want to minor in math. Tests aren't too difficult, but grading isn't too lenient either.

Very good lectures and easy tests. I would say it's an easy A class. Homework deadline is last day of class. Convenient for procrastinators like me.

Took him for 1c and 1d, had As for both. Lectures are good but u need to spend extra time learning outside of class. 1 easy quiz each week 3 midterms and 1 final (no calculators, similar to hw). Hw are optional so u don't need to complete it for full points (especially word problems). This saves time to study for tests! He curves at the end too!

He is a good lecturer for Math 2B. Unlike other classes, which I had to self-study, I actually learned and listened to his lectures. You have to do the homework by a soft deadline (no deduction for late submission). He'll answer questions for HW in the class, which helped me a lot. Math 2B was enjoyable in his class.

Didn't take Calculus for a year but his lectures were structured well and easy to understand so I picked it up again quickly. Quizzes are easy since he writes them himself. As long as you attend lecture and do the hw, you should get a high grade. A very engaging and competent professor!

Kind and approachable. Taught very closely to the textbook. Spends beginning of class explaining hw/questions, rest on lecture. Weekly quizzes, 3 midterms, and final. Very test-heavy. Writes his own tests. Allowed 1 pg notes on exams. Gives partial points (work > answer). No late penalty for hw, but must do it to do well on exams & quizzes!

What surprised me the most was that he was able to teach the entire linear algebra curriculum within a single quarter without it feeling particularly rushed. Additionally, homework can be submitted late, but you wouldn't want to accumulate too much towards the end.

His lectures were very well-organized. There are three midterms, weekly quizzes, and one final exam based on the homework. The homework is more challenging than the exams, but if you understand the homework well, you're likely to get an A.

He will go out of his way to answer your questions in class, not through emails. It was a generally easy class for me. I didn't pay much attention in class and kinda slackoff, so I ended up with an A-.

Very nice teacher, if you like math, you should definitely take his class. Very good at teaching as well, he explains the concepts very clearly.

Don't be dismayed by some of the reviews here—James Mailhot is a good math professor. College-level math is difficult and if you have a tough time with it you'll have a tough time in his class, just like you would with any other professor. But he's a good lecturer, his tests are fair, his grading is lenient, and he answers students' questions.

I really enjoyed his lectures. They were very engaging and clear. He provided great examples, and I learned a lot by simply attending the lectures. The biggest problem with the class was that the test questions were different from what we worked on in class and homework. Even though I received an A, I was stressed throughout the quarter.

Professor Mailhot explains everything very thoroughly and even reviews important topics from previous lessons, which really helps with understanding. There were weekly homework and quizzes, but the workload was manageable. He's also very approachable and answers questions really well!