1.8

Jerry Frang

Mathematics - Rock Valley College

1.8
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
N/A
Would Retake
105
Reviews
1.8
Quality
4.4
Difficulty
1.9
Helpful
1.7
Clarity

N/A

Would Retake

105

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

7

4

14

3

4

2

19

1

61

What Students Say

THIS IS THE WORST PROFESSOR IN THE WORLD

MTH99 - 1.0 rating

That being said, heres how bad it is, I had intermediate algebra with him and failed the class

MTH105 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
A: 3
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.00 avg change
Mar
May
Jun
Aug
Feb
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

MTHDHFK

5.0

(1)

MTH100

4.0

(1)

MTH135CALC1

4.0

(1)

MAT099

4.0

(1)

CALC1

3.0

(1)
+33 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MATH

5.0

MATH098

5.0

BUSCALC

5.0

MTH125

5.0

MATH120

5.0

Reviews (105)
2.0
5.0
MATH
Grade: A
Sep 9, 2002

No Comments

4.0
4.0
CALC
Feb 18, 2003

Difficult class, but for those students that want to excel, he will assist you

4.0
3.0
MTH098
Feb 22, 2003

No Comments

2.0
4.0
MTH115
Mar 31, 2003

Loved getting a rectum check better than this class. Smokes way too much. And constantly drinking coffee in class. Will leave class to fill up coffee and smoke a cigarette.

1.0
5.0
MTH135
Apr 10, 2003

bad bad bad

1.0
5.0
CALC
Apr 11, 2003

I went in for a physical and had more fun than this.

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Apr 11, 2003

Can you say...coffee break

3.0
3.0
MTH115
Apr 12, 2003

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MTH135
Apr 14, 2003

demeaning- will ask the class a question and wait until someone attempts to solve it, then after they mess up, shows his brilliance by doing it right

1.0
5.0
MTH098
Apr 17, 2003

When he did answer my questions it was always in an arrogant way. He wasn't helpful at all.

4.0
3.0
MTH100
Apr 17, 2003

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MTH098
May 5, 2003

I took Mr. Frang for intermediate algebra with geometry and would have failed if i didnt drop the class. I took Mrs. Almy for 098 and got a B in the class. Don't take Mr. Frang for any class. One word Jerry, coffee break. I didnt learn a thing.

5.0
3.0
MTH135
May 8, 2003

I swear the same person submitted multiple reviews... They all sound exactly the same and don't actually point out any real flaws. He helps you learn the concepts well. He also doesn't babysit you (assigned homework). I liked him.

1.0
5.0
MATH098
May 9, 2003

Not helpful at all. He scares me. Avoid if at all possible

1.0
5.0
BUSCALC
May 19, 2003

Smart guy, but cannot teach. He can't explain very well and makes you feel stupid if you ask questions. From the first class, he makes you feel like it will be impossible before it even starts. No one cares if he can do a test in 10 minutes.

2.0
4.0
MTH98
Jul 11, 2003

Let me give some advice jerry.... RETIRE!!!

1.0
5.0
MTH135
Sep 29, 2003

This man is the worst math teacher in the world. He is mean, and makes me feel stupid every time i ask a question. Get rid of this guy.

2.0
3.0
MTH135
Oct 12, 2003

Worst math teacher ever. If you have a choice between him and Tao, take Tao. Jerry makes you feel stupid, if you like that then take him, but i for one wish he would retire!

1.0
5.0
MTH125
Oct 20, 2003

HORRIBLE! This guy is the worst teacher in the world's history! I want to know what the people who said he was a good teacher were smoking when they rated him because he is horrible. You will only be stupider if you take his class. AVOID HIM!!!

1.0
5.0
MTH098
Dec 8, 2003

I think this guys is a nice guy when it comes to him himself. but when it comes to teaching he doesnt help you at all. he does like other people have said make you fell stupid at times and swares at you like its going out of stile DONT TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!

1.0
5.0
MTH211
Dec 14, 2003

Mr. Frang is one of those teachers that doesn't care if you learn. He does not explain very well and skips important steps in problem solving. He is a good enough guy out of class, but not a good teacher. Take Guo instead.

5.0
4.0
MTH098
Dec 30, 2003

Frang was a professor who didn't babysit his students, no homework required. If you needed help, he'd give it. However, students were lazy and didn't work, they they said it was his fault they failed a test. They were lazy.

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Feb 2, 2004

he is dumb and should stop smoking and start teaching the class. he will leave in the middle of an exam and go smoke.

1.0
5.0
MTH098
Feb 19, 2004

When I had him for a teacher he tought everything backwards and I studied my ass off. I had to drop his class finally because I was failing so badly. Now I'm taking that class over with a different teacher and I have an A+. He is so confusing.

1.0
5.0
MATH120
Feb 20, 2004

Jerry is a nice guy but he does not teach well at all. He confuses himself when he is trying to teach and he makes the students feel stupid when they ask a question. We had a sub the other day and she taught us in 15 mins what it takes him to teach in 75.

1.0
5.0
MATH098
Apr 2, 2004

He is a very sensitive in how he talks to the student when they ask a question. I had 2 sub and they were like a spring rain in the spring- refreshing. I dropped the class.If you want someone to make you feel stupid or be confuse take his class.

2.0
3.0
MTH098
Apr 23, 2004

He made a fool of the people who asked questions, so I never asked any. Do not take him!

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Sep 21, 2004

I am not the best when it comes to math but this guy was no help at all. Really didn't want to answer questions in depth, needed to spell everything correctly, and his notes jumped around making it even more confusing. If you suck at math, don't take him.

2.0
5.0
MTH211
Sep 29, 2004

On the first day when he said, "I cannot teach you mathematics" that should have been a clue. Terrible... Says no question is a dumb question, then when you ask one he makes you feel like a dumb ass! Get him the hell outa there ASAP....RVC

1.0
5.0
MATH098
Oct 19, 2004

I dropped this class about half way through. I should had drop it when I notice that 1/3 of the class that started was gone. He think that the book is not right and teaches his own way. It is confuseing. He is not helpful, but treat student like they are dumb. a very stressful class.

1.0
5.0
MTH098
Dec 8, 2004

Expects you to learn everything on your own, out of class.. talks about aliens and time travel instead of math, leaves to get more coffee in the middle of class, calls students stupid, should be fired IMMEDIATLY. A+ in MTH-95, but low C this class.. if I'm lucky..

1.0
5.0
MATH115
Dec 8, 2004

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MTH098
Dec 15, 2004

VERY unhelpful. Accepts no responsibility for most of his students dropping the class or getting bad grades, instead blames students for not studying at least '20' hoursa week. You'd have to study that long because he doesnt teach anything in class.. Not easy on grading either..

1.0
5.0
MATH
Jan 28, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MTH135
Feb 1, 2005

he is not a teacher that you want to take!!!!!

1.0
5.0
MATH115
Feb 13, 2005

I hated math to begin with, but this guy was horrible! He would come to class 10 minutes late, wheezing because he had been downstairs smoking and keep you 10 minutes after to discuss why the buttons on a calculator were different from the telephone! I hated this class- dont ever take him!

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Mar 6, 2005

does not make questions feel welcome. ridicules incorrect answers. tests average about 40% for the class

1.0
5.0
MTH
Mar 23, 2005

The first day of class he said "I am not here to teach math but to guide you through the book." He does not even do that he expects the class to learn on their own. A class of 21 only 3 are passing.

1.0
5.0
MTH098
Mar 23, 2005

worst teacher ever...would rather talk about civil disobedience rather than math....DONT EVER TAKE HIM GET RID OF HIM ASAP

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Mar 24, 2005

He will not work with students and has a bad attitude and blames his students for their failer when he is the one to blame because he will not help you. when you ask him something he also makes you feel dumb.

2.0
4.0
MTH135
Apr 5, 2005

teacher is very knowledgable, but does not encourage open questioning

1.0
5.0
MTH098
May 3, 2005

The wrost teacher I have ever had. Only a few people out of the class were passing.He belittles you and makes you feel stupid. He picks on people and if anyone else tries to help you out he yells at them for helping. This guy needs to get fired! Dont ever ever take him!!

2.0
4.0
MTH098
May 11, 2005

Never answered any questions I had and made you feel dumb if you got the question wrong. Tried to explain things, but only made me more confused.

1.0
4.0
MATH98
Jun 28, 2005

I have had this class sophmore year in highschool. i pretty much took it for the credits and good grades. i had recieved a high B in highschool.His teaching is very off,if youd call it teaching.The first test the CLASS averaged 54% and the second was 60%. i think that tells you something there. bad teacher...

1.0
3.0
MTH98
Sep 5, 2005

I absolutely agree with every other student on here about frang. i was always afraid to ask a question in class b/c i didn't want to be put in the spot light and humiliated =( I ended up dropping his class, and taking crane during the summer, passed with a

1.0
5.0
MATH098
Sep 9, 2005

horrible, horrible, terrible professo!!! He belittles you and makes you feel stupid. He comes in ten minutes late consistently. He constantly spread germs from coughing to much. Therefore hygiene NOT!! His teaching methods are terrible, and he has no people skills at all. I am a junior student at Rock Valley and never came close to a 54%. there

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Sep 23, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MATH098
Oct 4, 2005

Mr. Frang is an ass.. i have had him for about almost 2months now and the last 3 tests we have taken i have failed.. so im really failing his class. i hope it gets easier.. all the other classes that i have had i passed with either an A or B.. so it sucks, i reall don't want to take this class next semester..BLAHH!! trust me, do not get him for a teacher.. complete ****!!

1.0
5.0
MATH98
Oct 17, 2005

Very rude! Told us he couldn't teach, we had to learn ourselves. Over 75% of our class has below a 60%. He needs to retire last semester!

1.0
5.0
MATH098
Oct 19, 2005

I don't like this professor. He is too hard to understand and everyone in my class failed.

1.0
5.0
MATH098
Grade: A
Oct 19, 2005

He is a total and complete jerk. On the first day of class he said he isn't here to teach us he is here to guide us through the path of math. He makes you feel dumb and if you don't do a problem on your test like he showed you on the board he marks it wrong. Even though he tells you he doens't want you taking notes he wants you to pay attention....Whatever you do don't take Frang

1.0
5.0
MAT098
Nov 10, 2005

he was just plain bad

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Nov 21, 2005

MEAN MEAN MEAN. He will make you feel bad about yoruself if you dont understand a concept. When I asked him for help he said "this is a high school level question" and refused to anser it. I think he needs to retire. I wish I could say he was nice at least but he doesnt even have the personality to make up for his inablilty to teach his class.

1.0
5.0
MTH95
Dec 5, 2005

THE WORST TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. HE DOESNT CARE ABOUT THE STUDENTS. I WAS AFRAID TO ASK HIM ANYTHING. I HAD TO DROP ALONG WITH OVER HALF THE CLASS

1.0
5.0
MTH098
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2005

No Comments

1.0
5.0
MTH098
Dec 11, 2005

Frang is tired of teaching, which explains why he is such an ****. He tells his students he is not here to teach math he his here to guide you through the course. Do not take him unless you want to fail. over half the class is failing. He looks like santa clause's evil twin.

4.0
3.0
MTH098
Mar 1, 2006

I thought he was great! Mr. Frang is the kind of teacher that leads you to learn the logic, rather than coddle you thru something. I aced his class and was disappointed he wasn't teaching MTH 120!

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Mar 14, 2006

Worst teacher I have ever had. He coughs a lot, so if you sit in the front row, wear a rain coat.

1.0
4.0
MTH098
Apr 25, 2006

If you want to feel like a dumba** then here you go. he will make fun of you in class.

2.0
4.0
MATHMATICS
May 22, 2006

most horrible math teacher i have EVER had!

1.0
5.0
MTH211
Jun 5, 2006

I'd give this guy zeros if I could. He'll take the easiest example problem, turn it completely evil, and then if you try to solve it he'll make fun of you for 15 minutes until you've given up on living. Avoid him at all costs.

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Jun 5, 2006

Like everyone else, first day of class he gave the same "I can't teach you mathematics" speech. He consistently acted like we should have already known the material, he wouldn't even complete answers on the board, just erase them and assume we knew the solution. Totally unapproachable. Don't take the risk, avoid him at all costs.

1.0
5.0
MTH211
Jun 8, 2006

Do not waste your time with this professor! It's ridiculous that he's still teaching! Our class started out with 24 students and only 5 passed! He can not teach; even if you're a mathematics genius, he'll confuse and ridicule you. There are much better math professors at RVC, take Hessel or Clark instead!

4.0
1.0
MTH135CALC1
Aug 9, 2006

lol i took calc one wit this guy over the summer. easy class. NO HOMEWORK whatsoever. awesome teacher. most ppl that write bad reviews for him r probably idiots, since he teaches straight out of the book. summer classes move way faster than regular semester classes yet i got an easy A. i would recommend him for anyone.

2.0
5.0
MTH211
Oct 14, 2006

Frang is very hard and seems to be lazy when he teaches. I had to get a tutor for this class. He does answer questions on the homework, but if he would just teach the material better, life would be so much easier! I really had a hard time when it came to the derivatives dy/dx and dV/dt. I was totally lost! :(

1.0
5.0
MTH98
Jan 29, 2007

Jerry Frang has no soul. He is ruthless. Mr. Frang purposely will take a question, do it wrong, and after somebody barely figures out it is wrong, he will ridicule the class for not picking up on it sooner. Who teaches like that? Rock Valley should fire him immediately. I am now dummer for taking his class. God bless freedom of speech!

3.0
3.0
CALC1
Mar 15, 2007

I took this course in the summer. If you have had calculus before and mostly understood it, this will be very straightforward and not too difficult. Doing practice problems at the end of chapters is necessary.

1.0
4.0
MATH099
Apr 10, 2007

worse teacher ever

2.0
5.0
MTH120
Apr 26, 2007

This is a tough class. Do not get this professor if you want to pass it. I had to teach myself everything so that I could squeak out with a B. He knows what he's talking about, but he simply cannot teach.

4.0
5.0
MTH211
Jul 31, 2007

People really need to quit complaining about Frang. He's enthusiastic and always goes over the types of problems that will be on the exam. Pay attention, do the homework, save your exams and review the answer keys. Of course it's tough, it's calculus, but I feel like I have a pretty good understanding of the topic now.

1.0
5.0
MTH095
Aug 17, 2007

He is awfull..His extra help is offered at Don Carter Lanes.(bowling alley)..

1.0
5.0
MTH095
Aug 17, 2007

he will give u extra help at the bar.

1.0
5.0
MTH99
Nov 4, 2007

Horrible teacher

4.0
4.0
MTH211
Nov 5, 2007

Mr. Frang is absolutely amazing at math. He does make the class a little hard, but it is not impossible. The complaints should stop, as I believe they are probably from the lazy kids like in my class who didnt do homework or come to class. Homework is optional, so you can prepare yourself any way you want for the tests. Just pay attention and do HW

1.0
5.0
MTH220
Dec 10, 2007

as the person who commented below me may have you believe that only lazy kids drop this class is entirely crap. I even hear COMPLAINTS FROM THE TEACHERS about him. I know numerous smart people who have taken his class and his teaching methods are terrible, this semester he has only 1/2 of the people in both of his classes, that = bad

2.0
5.0
CALCU211
Jan 13, 2008

Ok. There were 40 students at the beginning of the semester, and by the end there was only 7 left. That tells a lot. He’s NOT a good professor at all. He does not teach the class; in fact he asks the students how to do the problems. I don’t like complaining about professors but this one is horrible. The bad part is he is the only professor teach

1.0
5.0
MATH211
Mar 6, 2008

this teacher is the worst thing that has ever happened to the college of all time. he ruined my college career and messed up my classes. do not ever take his classes! waste of money and you will fail or drop out

4.0
3.0
MTH211
Mar 25, 2008

I was scared to death of this class b/c of other peoples comments!but Frang is not that bad. The test ?'s are strait from the hw, same #'s and all. If you have ?'s he will answer them, but if you don't come to class or do the hw you will not pass and that is not his fault. He puts 10 EC on every test drops your low and tests after each chap.he's ok

5.0
1.0
MTHDHFK
May 22, 2008

He was good. I enjoyed the class. Always willing to help until you GET IT!!!! Does many many examples from the homework so you get an example of all the homework problems.

5.0
5.0
MTH099
May 28, 2008

He is great. People complain too much. If you do the HW you will have so much practice that the tests aren't that hard. He's funny and friendly. I'm going to take him again.

4.0
1.0
MTH099
Sep 3, 2008

I was freaked out at first but I came to like the class. People wants things easy and handed to them. You have to work and if you have a question he was very happy to help.

1.0
5.0
MTH211
Oct 16, 2008

This professor SUCKS!! he will ruin you and your college career! you might as well teach yourself the material than have him teach it to you because he is that BAD!!! most of the people in the class will either fail out or drop the class!! only a few students are actually passing! you will regret it for a LONG time if you take the class!! AVOID HIM

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Oct 22, 2008

Really smart guy.. Unless your good at teaching yourself, and your classmates. Stay away from Jerry. Unless of course you have 5 hours a week to visit the tutoring office. And even though you don't learn anything from him, you HAVE to attend the class. or else lose 10% of your grade, which wouldn't be bad if he could really teach.

2.0
4.0
MTHDG99
Oct 31, 2008

Terrible i have him now and would most likely learn more from my 6 year old cousin. its ridiculous DONT TAKE HIM!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
MTH99
Dec 7, 2008

BEST PROFESSOR EVER! I learned so much from him, and so easily. How anyone failed this class I can't believe got an a on almost every test and never studied. His class is so easy!

1.0
5.0
MTH099
Feb 9, 2009

He will do half of a problem & then say "the rest is boring" Just leaving the unfinished examples on the board.He chastized me for taking notes during his lectures, constant coughing, loses his train of thought, told me NO when asked to go over test,nit picky grading system(taking 2 points for no paraenthesis,though answer was correct)

1.0
5.0
MTH99
Mar 5, 2009

THIS IS THE WORST PROFESSOR IN THE WORLD!!!! He has no idea what he is talking about. He does not really know how to teach math at all. I just want to throw myself off a cliff sitting in his class. His personal appearance makes me sick. His grading is absolutely horrible. He really should think about crawling in a hole and stay there forever!!!

4.0
3.0
MTH99
Mar 5, 2009

I will admit, Frang has a different teaching method; but overall it is not that difficult to understand. He is just not one to spoon feed ADULTS!! In my opinion, he does a good job. Keep up the good work.

3.0
5.0
MTH211
Mar 22, 2009

Frang is not the bad person everyone makes him out to be. You do have to teach yourself as he's not great at explaining, and do lots of homeowork, but he's very willing to help you one on one. Its Calculus. Its hard. Bone up on your algebra ahead of time if you want a chance at a decent grade. I withdrew and must re-take with a diff. teacher.

2.0
4.0
MTH097
Apr 7, 2009

Frang is a really hard teacher. You have to work hard to get a decent grade. Lots of homework! He can get border line insulting sometimes. Wouldn't take him again!

4.0
4.0
MAT099
May 15, 2009

I felt bad for him this semester...I was in a class of people who did nothing but complain. He's a good teacher if you give him the chance. He has a different way of teaching and if you don't understand it, he does make time to help you understand it. I'd take his class again if I had to.

2.0
5.0
MTH211
Jun 16, 2009

Jerry Frang is different than most instructors I've had. The material to start; is Very Difficult, and if you don't have a handle on Extremely Advanced Algebra...don't sign up for calc211 w/him. He EXPECTS 20 hours of at home study, or he says: "join a study group" not the easiest for a non-traditional student to do!!! Nor is this a university si

1.0
5.0
MATH99
Sep 9, 2009

How does he still have a job???? He said 1st class he couldn't teach us, we had to teach ourselves. Can I have my tuition bk then?

2.0
5.0
CALC211
Sep 15, 2009

Apparently I am just another statistic... I also had to drop this class. He could not possibly be more unclear. The only way this class is possible is if you have no other classes. He will help, but the class really is a blood bath. We started with 40 students and had about 15 left when I had to drop. Lets hope for his retirement soon.

1.0
5.0
DRNDHFK
Oct 12, 2009

Frang is a "know it all" who seems to get pleasure out of messing with a students head by purposefully writing an equation wrong on the board and expects you to figure it out on your own. This guy is the worst teacher in the universe and i would never take any of his courses again! good luck in his class because that's the only way you will pass!

4.0
4.0
MTH211
Dec 14, 2009

The class was difficult, but if you do the homework over and over again you will do well on the tests. Got an A, and all I did was go to class and do the homework.

3.0
5.0
MTH211
Dec 27, 2009

If you are knowledgeable in the subject, you will do just fine. The only people who drop out or fail are those who aren't good students to begin with. Go to class, study the material, and you should get a C no problem.

1.0
5.0
MATH091
Feb 16, 2010

he does not explain anything just expects you to teach yourself. does not fully show how to do the work. and wants the steps but does not even show them in class. useless! do not take this teacher horrible!!!! if you do get him make sure you have extra help for the homework!

5.0
1.0
MATH211
Feb 20, 2010

he's hard but he is so cute! how can anybody complain? buncha biches!

2.0
5.0
MTH093
Mar 7, 2010

He didn't explain the problems very well & if we went over examples he would only do a certain amount of time & then move on with the lesson plan. I found out I was failing too late so I couldn't do anything about it.

2.0
4.0
MTH105
May 4, 2010

I dont like him as much as everyone else. That being said, heres how bad it is, I had intermediate algebra with him and failed the class. Later I found out I didnt need intermediate alg. Next semester I took college algebra and I ended up with a B ! Go figure.

4.0
4.0
CALC211
Jun 21, 2010

He's not an easy instructor so don't expect an easy A. He is willing to help after class. You must know your algebra, he won't review it. For an A, attend class and participate - every day, review material before class, buy the solutions manual, do the homework, ask questions, study for tests and seek his help when you need it.

4.0
4.0
MTH135
Aug 16, 2010

Took a calc class over the summer, and quickly learned that his daily phone calls were cigarrette breaks. However, he has had years of math experience and knows what he is talking about. If you don't judge, he won't judge. If you dont understand,keep asking & he will get you through it. Great analogies, and I wouldn't have gotten it if not for him.

2.0
5.0
MTH135
Feb 8, 2011

VERY HARD TEACHER!! It is very hard to follow him in this class. I always considered myself great at math, granted this is calculus, but I couldnt understand him most of the time. He expects you to teach yourself and LOTS OF HOMEWORK!! Hes very intimidating and I was scared to approach him for help despite everyone saying hes helpful.

5.0
5.0
MTH135
Apr 29, 2014

Mr. Frang's class was not easy by any means, but it was not a whole lot more difficult than it should have been. Calculus is hard. He is more than willing to help you if you are having trouble. Intimidating as he may be, if you approach him you'll benefit. He once allowed me to makeup a test at his house because i was in Mexico during the semester.

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

59% confidence
Based on 3 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 3 reported grades
A: 3
Rating Trend

Improving

+1.00 avg change
Mar
May
Jun
Aug
Feb
Apr
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

MTHDHFK

5.0

(1)

MTH100

4.0

(1)

MTH135CALC1

4.0

(1)

MAT099

4.0

(1)

CALC1

3.0

(1)
+33 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MATH

5.0

MATH098

5.0

BUSCALC

5.0

MTH125

5.0

MATH120

5.0

Similar Professors