He is a not really a hard teacher but you have to understand or like math a little. If you stick with the class he will go out of his way to help you if you really try and do everything he ask you will pass the class. It is a difficult class if you are not a math person like me but he did help me when i needed it. if you slack then dont take him.

HE HAS HIS OWN TEACHING METHODS AND IF YOU UNDERSTAND ENGLISH YOU WILL UNDERSTAND HIM. IF YOU DON"T DO THE HOMEWORK YOU WILL NOT PASS. THE PROFESSOR DOES NOT DO TH WORK FOR YOU. I AHVE HAD HIM FOR 4 MATH CLASSES BESIDE THIS ONE. I LIKE HIS TEACHING. IF YOU DON'T LIKE DISCIPLINE THEN DON'T TAKE HIM. YOUNGER STUDENTS DON'T LIKE HIS DISCIPLINE.

Mr. Newsom is strict. You have to listen and pay attention. If you go in with the attitude that you are always right, you won't learn a thing. If you listen, do all the home work and ask intelligent questions he will help you. Definately not for arogant, immature people with a chip on your shoulder. He is tough, but if you want to learn, he is a g

I like him a lot hes got a very diffrent way to teach, if you want to go into his calss and mess around your not going to pass. just sit there quietly and listen to him. if you dont understand and you dont want to feel like an idiot sit there and keep listening he goes over things a thousand time to make sure you know what hes talking about. if you

As long as you've taken Algebra within the past few years, the class is easy. It's a review, along with his annoying tips on better ways to do it...his way. He's more than willing to help, but he tends to make you feel stupid in the process. He's weird; he thinks that he's cool, and he always has a cup of water that's always a third full.

Mr Newsom is a great teacher. He has zombie-good looks, weird mannerisms and a quirky teaching method. As long as you PAY ATTENTION and DO HOMEWORK you will pass. I withdrew because I fell behind. He is a very good teacher and is very understanding. Just take notes and pay attention. Oh yeah, grow up because you arent in high school anymore losers!

Newsome is one of those teachers you either like or don't like, not many people are in between, and it seems the majority doesn't like him. Don't be disrespectful, do homework, and his tests are easy. He gives partial credit on tests even if your answer is wrong. Allows retests. Yes he is weird, and too smart, but I wouldn't say he is a bad teacher

He is hard, but pay attention and do the homework and you should do fine.

I had no problems with his class. Do the homework, and take notes, thats all you need. But I think I'm the only one of the 8 people that passed in my class. Everyone else hated him.

His tests are pretty short, and easy if you've done the homework. He's very smart... if he says something about a mistake you made, just don't take it personally.

Hes not for everyone, only a dozen of us made it out of about 30, but we were all comitted to doing well, and did. Youll get used to his mannerism, and never makes you feel stupid no matter how stupid you think your question maybe.Curves your grade, pretty sure I had a B but gave me an A simply because he knew my I busted my but and knew the course

If you are committed to the course, complete your hw on time, (which easily take you an hour or two, well, it's math, it takes time!) study his notes, you will pass your class. The only stupid questions will be asking questions that we already went over after you missed you class. He is helpful and like good students. I'm taking him for 163 :)

good organization of classes, fair

if you are a serious student and pay attention in class, there is no reason you shouldnt make at least a B. the homework he assigns goes right along with the test. he does tend talk condescendingly to students but its nothing personal, yyou get used to it. however, if you are lazy and dont want to do work, then this class isnt for you

He is a very good teacher, he doesn't mind questions and tries to make jokes to keep students awake...however his monotone voice is a sleeping pill sometimes. Overall...Good.

I loved Mr. Newsom! After reading several of the comments posted I came to the conclusion that there are a lot of immature students at Tcc. I will admit that he is a different kind of person but he is brilliant and spent a lot of extra time with me to ensure that I passed. I suggest being honest with him regarding your knowledge of Math and show interest in learning and he will guide you along.

Mr. Newsom is a brillant professor and is very clear as to what to expect on the exams. He gives practice tests that are extremely similar to the actual exam. This is not a class you can casually attend whenever you feel like it(directly towards recent HS grads). You need to attend class, take the notes, do the practice exams and you will pass.

Mr. Newsom is extremely passionate about math and making sure his students comprehend the subject matter. Take it from my personal experience: passed only a couple tests (going through family issues), was in danger of receiving an R, wasnt even qualified to take final, Mr. Newsom let me take the final(despite not having the right amt of pts) and i

Newsome is just a real teacher. He isnt lazy and going to let you get away with an A for coming to class but he will show you the proper way of doing math which makes it easier for you in the long run. He is quite the character but if you show up to class everyday and do your homework you will get an A with out a doubt.

Very intellectual man. He goes over everything in detail and tells you exactly what is on the tests. He adds humor to his lectures, but make sure you come to class prepared. Be ready to learn from lectures! He is the best math teacher in the math department, and gives the most partial credit. Mr. Newsom will teach you so much more than a book can!

One of the few teachers at TCC who actually pushes students to learn and doesn't just spoon-feed them! At first impression, he seems kind of mean, but once you get to know him you'll realize he really does want his students to succeed. Always available for homework questions in his office and even offered to help me with calc next semester!

His lecture pace is perfect for covering the material and making sure that everyone is given time to to take notes. It's not easy material but he's always up for answering questions and he certainly has the brains to do it, even when it gets a little out there. He doesn't collect homework but do all of it because that's where his tests come from.

Anyone who has stated that they do not recommend Mr. Newsom and/or has commented negatively, I can guarantee, did not put in the time and effort that is required of any math class. Mr. Newsom is the BEST MATH TEACHER I've ever had. I ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND him to anyone taking math at tcc. Not only is he a genius- he's hilarious & genuine.

If you are mature enough to want to do the work and learn the material, he's outstanding. He is demanding and passionate but fair and helpful. If you want to gaff off the work and just show up, you'll get murdered. Of note, pay attention to the negative reviews. Most of them can't be bothered to punctuate. If that's you, stay clear.