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“If you have a hard time with math DO NOT take him”
1314 - 1.0 rating“I learned a lot from him and he's pretty good at teaching”
MATH1442 - 4.0 ratingClass Info
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ALGEBRA301
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5.0
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Great teacher, I am not that great at math like most people, but he was funny and cool and he made things easy to understand. I managed to pull off a high B in his class. He made this class fun to come to and was not that hard, he only teaches 0301.
he DOES teach college algebra, and he is the most horrible professor I've had in my college years. I managed to get a C in his course (we started in 40, ended in 6, screwed up my GPA. then i took calculus and i ended up with a 103 avg. DO NOT TAKE HIM
Hated every moment of this course and I would NEVER take him again. He goes way to fast and he's very unclear.
Davis goes too fast and expects you to remember everthing you have ever learned in math. If you ask him a question his response will be: you should of learned that already.
Mr. Davis is very straight about everything he says. He expects you to do your work but will answer all questions. He reviewed us for our tests and gave questions on the test just like what he reviewed. I recommend him because if you do what he says you can make an A.
Great guy. Works hard to help you.
As long as you pay attention to steps on calculator that are given in class, and attend review for tests, it is impossible to not make an A in the class. He doesn't babysit, no roll, he bases the class on what you learned, not your attendance.
This is by far the worst teacher ever. You are supposed to get extra help in a lower math course but this guy makes you feel dumb if you don't know something. I took this course in the fall of 04 and the class was at 6 people by the final and not a single person passed his class overall for the year
he is very easy he has a new way of teaching you get picked into group and do all kind of group work. you can earn points that will go on your test there are to 20pts that you can earn by doing homeworks and quizz he is a good teacher i highly recommed him.
This is absolutely the worst teacher Ive had for any subject. He's rude and unwilling to help. He usually doesnt speak in lamens terms, so if youre unfamiliar with the language of math, then your going to have a hard time understanding him. If math is not one of your strong points, take someone else
I took Davis last semester and failed. I had to take him again to fit my schedule. He is totally different this semester. He designed a new way to do things with groups and it really helps. I wish the cry babies on this sight would shut up and do their work. Then they would get good grades too.
Easy teacher if you do the homework and ask questions. Took him for Liberal Arts Math and he paced the class nice and slow to spread everything out and not overwhelm the students. Dont take bother taking him though if you arent responsible enough to do the work, he wont take pitty on you.
i got a B, but i earned it. the ones that dont pass are the ones that dont show up, or sleep. you dont anything for free in this class. he will help you if he knows that you're putting in the effort to help yourself. if you're lazy, you wont pass this class
I took him Fall'04 and got the group idea by our class and now implements it.He may seem mean but he isn't. If u show up to class, do the Homework(not graded) u will do well in the class. lots of people drop cause they lazy, don't study therefore teach criticizes. my class had 30, went down to 10!
He's a very clear teacher who clears things out last semester my other professor wasn't as clear as him.
I'm in Davis' Summer I 2005 .He's a PHENOMENAL teacher, explains everything step by step, prefaces what will be taught, gives test from prev semester to study & has the fairest grading ever, adds pts to test for h/w, adds # of correct quiz pts to test, won't count wrong answers, only right ones 4 xtra credit. Class designed for student success.
Good teacher, great test reviews.
Kind of an a**, and disrespectful in my opinion.
This teacher makes you feel like an idiot. He does not prepare lectures before class and wastes your time in class. If you are looking for a teacher that cares and goes beyond the teaching aspect to make sure you understand, do not take him. If you are good at math and don't need further help or tutoring this would be the teacher for you.
This teacher is very rude and does not know what he is doing. He will stand at the board for a long while because he does not know what to write and then he erases alot of his examples because thier wrong. His gradingg system is ridiculous and the group work is to stressful I do not recomend him to beginners math.
very intimidating
He should only teach advanced math and not remedial math. I am not lazy, I am just not math inclined and I made a high C in my previous math class. I tried to stick with it, but couldn't bear another day in there. I felt so lost and he breezed through all the problems like if we were in Calculus. Stay away if you struggle with numbers.
He means well when he teachers but people who are like me bad in math might no get it as much. He skips around to much. But he does give homework and give you credit on test even if you miss it as long as you show you work.
Very good and helpful teacher. Very good review for the test. His grates are fair.
He can be funny and sometimes he can come off a little hostile. He missed a bit of class this semester b/c he had eye surgery. He gives homework but it's for the chapter and not due until the test. Pretty easy class if you pay attention, take notes, ask questions on everything you have problems with, and come to class. Study!! :)
I think he was very rude. the first day of class he singled out everyone and asked them questions. when someone asked him a question about work, he seemed fustrated and rude. i do not recommened taking him.
he may be fast and it may be complicated, but he is very thorough and if you pay attention he gives you the best ways to handle the work. his teaching method works for me!!!!
I wish i had him again! One of the best professors!!!
The guy needs a happy pill. Hes about as interesting as a slug on valium and he wont review anything. Dont take him unless you like listening to a talking telephone pole and remember every single thing you've ever seen or heard in math.
Jeffrey Davis has a gift for making lifeless textbook concepts easy and practical to understand. He is an old-school teacher and may seem a little hard, but that's just the way he is. Pay attention to what he says and you should do fine with the exams.
hE IS A GOOD TEACHER BUT HE ALSO DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO EXPLAIN HIMSELF TO WELL. HE THINKS THAT HE IS THE ONLY ONE IN THE CLASSROOM SO HE FEELS HE CAN TEACH AT THE SPEED HE IS USED TO...
He was one of the best teachers I've had in math, he gave extra credit for doing your homework assignment and if he saw that you were trying and not goofing off he did everything he could to help you. He also gave a practice test.
DAVIS IS AWESOME. Although he is kind of intimidating (he always looks mad), he is a good teacher and as long as you do your homework (which is required), you will pass. Plus Davis gives LOTS of easy extra credit! He is a tough love kind of teacher, but he Makes it a point to work with every person...even if he sometimes makes you feel stupid.
Mr. Davis is a good teacher he wants you to ask questions. He will not explain material you should already know. He does not spend enough time on the material to make sure the students understand it. He gives reviews which let you know exactly what will be on the tests except he changes the numbers. He could smile a little more.
He's an okay teacher when he isn't being mean and sarcastic. If certain people asked questions he would answer them like they were idiots. It seemed like EVERYTHING annoyed him. His tests come directly from the reviews. As long as you look over the review you can easily get an A. I would not recommend him as a teacher. He's mean! Bleh!
The class was good, alot better than I expected. Sometimes get off the subject and go on to higher math problems- but those were never on test. Review sheet is exactly what is on test. I used the previous version of the text book required, and all the information was the same, just different pages. All in all, he is a good teacher.
Awesome teacher!!! Easy A. Make sure you know the material on the review prior to the test and you'll pass. He makes the material easy to understand and gives shortcuts to solving problems. If you can't handle a stern teacher, he's not for you. He knows how to teach to all levels of students and does it well!!!
Great teacher. writes notes on bored reviews are just like the test just different numbers. do problems 4 review on bored adds pts to lab. He is willing to answer any questions. hw not due but good practice. i would take him again if possible, no doubt.
He is the best teacher ever,,,very kind and helpful. Willing to answer any questions that you have, and explain the materials very clear. Take his classes, you won't regret :)
mr davis is one you have to get used to because he comes off very stern and sometimes gets frustrated when you ask questions. HOWEVER he gives EXCELLENT test reviews that MIRROR the test EXACTLY. i placed into 0303 and took it summer session so i needed outside help. thank god for my mom! i would say take him in a normal session! allows calculators
Mr. Davis is a no frills teacher, direct, concise, and organized. Math has always been an extreme struggle for me. Mr. Davis lays it all out for you on the board step-by-step. I finally passed math! You can learn a lot with him, but you have to put in the effort, i.e. you have to WORK. I guess that's why it is called classWORK and homeWORK.
i would recommend him if you have thick skin. he comes off a little rude, but don't be scared! he is a good teacher, but he doesn't cut any slack. this class requires a lot of outside work, but so does any math class. (hw not taken for grade)**mr. davis gives awesome reviews for test!!!** and if you can do review, you'll get an A on the test!
all u have to do is just show up on review day and u will get easy A!!! attendance is not mendatory
If you hate math...PLEASE rethink teacher! He makes you feel stupid for asking questions, and seemed unwilling to help at every turn. He does give great review sheets, too bad he cant work his own problems. Hated every minute of this class! He spent most of or lecture time with his back to us working his horrible problmes with his calculator!
Mr.Davis is a great teacher! There is no way someone could fail his class, he gives homework problems and test review sheets if you want to get extra credit on test you have to put the problem of board,he gives u points even if its right or wrong,also the review is exactly like the test,just the numbers change, I took him for all my math courses=)!
He's very straight forwad, speaks quicky, no nonsensense type of guy.Rarely goes over tests, but is FAIR.My only real complaint is that the guy's mom dies during the classs and he misses a few classes, my kid acts up the day of the final, I show up late and fail my final.He gives me a D for the class, when I had an A going into the final!NO Slack!
Im gonna drop this class hes a jerk. dont no how he gets good ratings cause he likes hurtin you. DONT TAKE THIS PROF!!!
I usually get very low grades, in this class Im getting b's. He is very helpful, easy to understand, helps you to make connections in your head so the work is easier. YOU CAN USE A CALCULATOR!!!! He all but gives you the answers to the test. Take Mr Davis! You wont regret it.
bottom line. he sucks. dont take him. I agree with an earlier dude. I think he writes his own reviews. no one i talk 2 in class likes him.
I've taken Davis for two courses and find him to be clear and fair. The people who write the bad reviews couldn't spell cat if you gave them the c and the a. If you hate him so much, just drop and don't ruin it for the rest of us.
Mr. Davis is an excellent teacher. He is always willing to answer a question. He works out problems on the board and is very clear. He assigns homework but he doesn't make you turn it in. Don't expect him to hold your hand. Its on you to do the work if you want to do well on the tests. Gives extra credit opportunity on each test!
If you need a stats, you cannot find an easier teacher than him. He is great. He gives you sample test which is exactly like the test, if you study those you do just fine. Take him you will not regret
he may know his stuff, but he really has no people skills
If you want an honest opinion, here's one - the guy's a jerk and you're better off teaching yourself from the book because he's not much of a teacher. With that said - if you can tolerate him, take the easy A. Ignore his mannerisms, study his reviews, and pass the class, like I did. Then move on because there's a lot worse at SAC than him.
he really does think his sh*t don't stink. He is a very self centered person and doesn't think students have a clue. I recommend taking someone else. He is very abrasive and rude.
Mr Davis is a hard teacher. I would not take him again. I am horrible in math and I tried my hardest. His tests only have 10 questions but his last 2 only have 4. So its very hard to pass if your not good in math. PLUS he goes so fast during lecture/notes.
i think this teacher knows his material very well, but his teaching method is not so good. He mixes up everything during lecture, and things don;t make sense at all. No clarity in explanation, no order. Nothing clear during lecture, waist of time. I bet nowone will pass his tests without reviews.He can be very roude sometimes.He doesn't look happy
This teacher rude, very unclear in explanation material. Lectures fast, and nothing make sense.Everything mixed up. It's better to take this class online.
Can't miss class and is important to pay attention the entire time. Do homework, review for test and you should be fine. I enjoyed him very much.
EXCELLENT TEACHER!!! straight to the point type of person. doesn't beat around the bush confusing students with different problems. explains what he has to and thats that. gives reviews before test that pretty much mirror the test and the final IS the previous tests taken so KEEP the tests he returns. He GIVES opportunities to make an A in his clas
Mr Davis was the best math teacher I ever had. He got to the point and explained everything very well. I have never gotten an A in math and I passed with flying colors. He is very approachable and is willing to explain if you do not understand.
boring boring boring. not hard but boring beyond belief. take someone else or sit through hours of monotone boring.
This is the easiest class you'll ever take if you put the minimum effort in it. Just make sure you know how to do the review and you'll get a 100 on the test. He's ok, not so friendly though, HATES interruptions and questions :/ if you don't mind a little rudeness, TAKE HIM... easy A. He's good at explaining the material.
I love love love this teacher! If you looking for a teacher that will kiss your but, then this is not the teacher for you! He is there to teach and if you take notes, do the homework, and do the reviews you will pass simple as that.
He's good at teaching but is very fast, he will help if u ask but will not slow down for u, i never saw him smile not once, he's strictly business, i dropped his class, his pace was way too fast for me
HES PRETTY COOL TEACHER. HE KNOWS HIS STUFF BUT HE MOVES A LITTLE FAST PACE. I ENDED UP DROPPING HIS CLASS. HE DOESNT SMILE OR JOKE AROUND WHICH SUCKS , BUT NONETHELESS HE IS A GOOD MATH TEACHER. SMART MANN.
DONT miss class. He is quick, and doesnt like to repeat himself. His reviews are the exact same as his test which makes the class easier. He is very very smart with man and the class was fairly easy. Drops the lowest test grade. Assigns homework with each lecture, not graded but gives extra credit points for your test. I would take him again!
Good instructor! everything on his reveiws were on the test! explains the material very clearly and he makes it easier to understand. fast pace but as long as you pay attention you should do fine! im pushing an A right now!!!
Mr. Davis not a good professor. He is fast pace does not like you to ask questions and he corrects you if your wrong. He gives lots of homework and only test grades matter. He is not very helpful and basically you teach yourself! Do not take him!
Okay I'm currently in his math class 0302 if you are a fast learner take him if not DO NOT TAKE HIM I repeat DO NOT everyone in the math lab will tell you he is a hard teacher grading wise if your tea scores are bad your screwed all he does is test test test no other grading be carful who you choose Mr.Davis is cruciel
Go to class, take notes, record the lectures if you can, do the homework. You will make an A. He isn't nice or easy so don't expect him to hold your hand. He gives extra credit for every exam if you do homework on the board. So take advantage of it.
Mr.Davis is a really good teacher and he makes his teaching very clear to his student,and most of all I will be able to go farther now.
Mr Davis is an awesome teacher. As long as you go to class and do the homework you will do well. He isn't very friendly unless you do what he asks of you. If you come to class and do the work he will go out of the way to make sure you pass. I have taken 0302 3 other times and either failed or dropped. I received an A in this class.
He was the best math teacher I have had in a while. Yeah he might look not so friendly and kind of mean, but I learned a lot and when I took my 0303 with another teacher, it made miss Mr. Davis.. His class was very easy. Just do the Homework and attend to class and most likely you will get an A. He even gives you extra points options. Take him!
If you're not good at math don't take him. He's not friendly he's grumpy, doesn't use math lab or connect, few grades.
The best math teacher ever! Hmwk is optional, gives bonus points, reviews are very clear. He won't be really friendly but he is extremely helpful and very clear on what he expects out of you. Do the reviews and you will get an A!
If you have a hard time with math DO NOT take him. He doesn't explain anything thoroughly, he teaches extremely fast paced with little room to ask questions. You basically have to teach yourself. Only good thing is his tests are exactly like his reviews, and are multiple choice.
Don't do it unless you have the time to spend endless hours in tutoring. He lectures as if he's in a race. Don't bother asking him to explain bc he won't. Nothing personal.
He changed up the way that he teaches the classes this semester. I found it was very easy, though he wasn't very good at re-explaining. His lectures are fast as the wind, but he's very concise. He honestly just wants the students to pass. He uses MyMathLab.
Good teacher but lectures are long and fast so note taking is a real challenge.
Although he can be rude at times, he is very helpful and is very thorough. I learned a lot from him and he's pretty good at teaching. He's always there to help you if you ask him. His test are quite simple if you do the test reviews and projects he gives you. Good all in all.
Amazing teacher!!! He is very thorough with the information he provides and is very helpful if you are lost. His test reviews are the test, so make sure you complete them and you'll pass with flying colors. I have taken two of the courses he teaches and have enjoyed both classes.
He goes over all the material really quickly, which might not be the best for someone who struggles with math. His reviews are exactly as the test and he goes over them right before each test. There is a lot of homework for 20% of the grade in MyMathLab, which can be done over and over to achieve a 100. Do what he asks and you will pass!
Honestly, I'm awful at math so throughout high school I struggled and I was afraid I was going to fail. But for some reason, the way he teaches just clicks. He's very to the point and doesn't make things confusing. He literally writes out everything he talks about, you just really need to pay attention. Multiple choice test, easy A. Don't skip! :)
He has a very sarcastic attitude but don't take it personal. He's a great professor. He teaches exactly what's on the test and his reviews reflect that. He speaks very quickly so if you have a hard time following get a recorder, take notes, and don't be afraid to ask questions. He teaches us what we need to know without the fluff! Aced every test!
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
57%
Textbook Required
69%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
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A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
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ALGEBRA301
5.0
(1)ALG301
5.0
(1)MATH003
5.0
(1)MATH008
5.0
(1)MATH1332
4.5
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ALG0302
5.0
301
4.0
1442MATH
4.0
1314
3.7
1442
3.5