4.7

Jerry Lombardo

Mathematics - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

4.7
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
150
Reviews
4.7
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

150

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

All of the positive comments in past reviews are accurate

MA111 - 5.0 rating

Best teacher out there

MA243 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

16%

Textbook Required

53%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 28 grades
Most common grades:
A (14)
B+ (4)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(16)B(3)C(0)D(1)F(2)A-/B+(7)
Based on 30 reported grades
A: 14
B+: 4
B: 3
A-: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (12)
Skip class? You won't pass. (6)
Respected (5)
Amazing lectures (5)
Caring (4)
Gives good feedback (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
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Ratings by Course

MA245

5.0

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MA111

5.0

(7)

MA006

5.0

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MA112

5.0

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MA120

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

MA241MA242

3.3

MA195

3.0

MA195D

3.0

MA143

2.5

MA242

2.3

Reviews (150)
5.0
2.0
MA242
Jul 12, 2002

Jerry's the freakin' man!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
MA241
Aug 8, 2002

Lombaro is the best ever!

4.0
1.0
MA241
Grade: B
Aug 11, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MA241
Aug 11, 2002

~~~~OMFG jerry is the $h!7~~~~~

5.0
3.0
MA241
Aug 11, 2002

HES AWESOME (maytag man)

5.0
1.0
MA245
Oct 2, 2002

Incredible and informative instructor, ever!

5.0
2.0
MA241
Oct 3, 2002

He's smarter than the average bear!

5.0
1.0
MA241
Oct 4, 2002

there is no better, and his style is tight

5.0
1.0
MA243
Oct 10, 2002

the everyday average college student is smart enough to take this professor

5.0
1.0
MA243
Nov 11, 2002

yes we did this in calc 1 but now we are calc 3 and have harder ways of doing it

5.0
1.0
MA243
Dec 3, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MA111
Dec 9, 2002

Easy easy easy.... but beware the common final ;)

5.0
2.0
MA242
Dec 11, 2002

One of the better profs here

5.0
1.0
MA241
Jan 8, 2003

Any comments, complaints, or amusing anecdotes

5.0
2.0
MA241
Jan 8, 2003

He made me smarter than the average bear!

5.0
1.0
MA243
Jan 9, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MA111
Mar 7, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MA241
Mar 23, 2003

Dude, this guy is great. He employs humor in the class and keeps everybody awake.

5.0
1.0
MA241
Mar 25, 2003

Lombardo is everything you want in a college professor. Take any of his classes and you will see why.

5.0
1.0
MA243
Apr 17, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MA006
Jun 7, 2003

GREAT PROFESSOR!

5.0
2.0
MA112
Jun 10, 2003

Hell yes, he is The man to learn calculus from.

5.0
2.0
MA120
Jul 8, 2003

Great guy. Not a boring math god.

5.0
3.0
MA241
Aug 8, 2003

Great Class, he made it fun and helps out if you don't understand. But he is always trying to please the math gods.

5.0
2.0
MA241
Aug 14, 2003

Great Teacher. Knows what he is doing and is always willing to help you. He is very nice and makes class fun.

5.0
2.0
MA243
Sep 25, 2003

He is the man i would take him for every math class. He is awesome

5.0
1.0
MA243
Sep 27, 2003

The easiest grader ever to teach at Riddle. If you suck at calculus take him.

4.0
2.0
MA241
Oct 29, 2003

He is cool. Easy class.

5.0
1.0
MATH
Nov 12, 2003

He is the best teacher I've ever had.

5.0
3.0
MA195
Nov 14, 2003

You actually cover a ton of things in his class but he is so clear and consise about things it is seems too easy. We were moving so far ahead of schedule he let class out early every day, but you stil retain everything. Definitely take him.

5.0
1.0
MA241
Nov 30, 2003

He is extremly easy. His grading is easy. He can take complex ideas and simplify them

5.0
1.0
MA243
Feb 23, 2004

Great professor! Recommend taking him for all of your Calculus classes if possible... I got him for two...Great! Thanks

5.0
1.0
PHYSICS
Mar 21, 2004

very good teacher! do not take any other physics teacher if he is an option

5.0
1.0
MA243
Mar 29, 2004

I love Mr lombardo. He goes over the HW in class before you hand it in, so if you missed 2 or 3 he'll do them for you. Also his tests are really easy! I had a C in Calc 2 and I have an easy A in Calc 3. Awesome Awesome Teacher

5.0
1.0
MA243
Apr 6, 2004

The BEST TEACHER AT THE SCHOOL!!! Thats all I have to say about that! Understanding and very helpful! Actually cares if you pass or fail... Unlike most instructors I have come accross in Engineering...Thanks Jerry

5.0
2.0
MA120
Apr 8, 2004

THE BEST MATH TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD! Mr. Lombardo is a great guy, very patient, and always willing to help you out. I'm doing better in this class than I've done in probably every math class, including High School...

5.0
1.0
MA243
Apr 8, 2004

Not Just Easy. His GREAT teaching makes it easy. He takes all complex things and makes them simple. He cares how you do, and if you dont take Lombardo when he is an option, you're crazy!

5.0
2.0
MA243
Apr 13, 2004

Mr. Lombardo is an excellent teacher. He'll go to any extent to make sure you understand the material at hand. Very willing to help his students!

5.0
1.0
MA243
Apr 19, 2004

Jerry is absolutely genius. If you do not choose this professor, you are not getting what you pay for at this school! If every instructor taught the way this man did, Embry-Riddle would be pumping out students much more prepared for the industry! Simpl

5.0
1.0
MA241243
May 7, 2004

Mr. Lombardo is a excellent teacher.

5.0
1.0
MA142
Jun 16, 2004

good teacher, simplifies things easily, if u can do it, he gives u total freedom.

5.0
1.0
MA112
Jul 21, 2004

This dude is so easy it's a shame he gives you homework and goes back and gives the answers. Oh yea beware of the "math gods" and the erroneous "donkey work." Overall very nice guy and good teacher.

5.0
1.0
MATH
Aug 23, 2004

Jerry is the shiznit. That's all I've got to say about that.

5.0
1.0
MA111
Nov 15, 2004

Any questions, comments, concerns, amusing anicdots? He is easy, and goes over any questions on homework or quizzes.

5.0
2.0
MA112
Nov 17, 2004

This professor is a GREAT one. If you don't understand, he'll offer you help. His teaching style is also superb, very few people I've met who applied themselves in this professor's class could say they didn't learn or pass (and all say he is an excellent teacher).

4.0
3.0
MA195D
Nov 19, 2004

Jerry rules, took him for summer B and class was awesome. Tried getting him again, but his classes are always filled first

5.0
1.0
MA242
Nov 20, 2004

Great Math Teacher! Hes easy and fun. He teaches very clearly so everyone can understand.

5.0
2.0
MA111
Nov 29, 2004

cool...easy.......overall nice guy

5.0
2.0
MA242
Dec 7, 2004

awesome teacher, explains everything during class and is always willing to answer questions. not to mention he has a weird sense of humor that definitely makes the class more interesting. i definitely recommend him.

5.0
1.0
MA242
Dec 21, 2004

Mr. Lombardo is the best math teacher you will ever have. Period. He has an awesome teaching style, easy homework, and fair tests. He gives partial credit on everything and is very generous. Before the final our class gave him a standing ovation as he walked out!

5.0
4.0
MA111
Jan 14, 2005

I suck at math, but he made the material easy to understand and made it clear that he welcomes opportunities to help kids outside of class. He's such a nice guy, and he's always willing to take an extra couple of minutes to explain something.

5.0
1.0
MA242
Jan 21, 2005

Mr. Lombardo is the best math teacher at ERAU. Take him every chance you get. Good sense of humor and very forgiving on late work. He sets the standard where none can reach. Very approachable in and out of class.

5.0
2.0
MA242
Jan 27, 2005

Jerry isn't just the best; he's the man. Fast-paced, but very clear and easy to follow. He doesn't take short cuts -- he goes out of his way to make sure his students understand. Clever, funny and infinitely approachable, he's easily one of the best teachers I've ever had -- period.

5.0
2.0
MA111MA112
Apr 12, 2005

Great teacher always goes over the homework and gives u the answers. If u attend the class u should no problem getting a B. Take him u cant go wrong!!!

5.0
1.0
MA112
Apr 17, 2005

good professor, makes the class interesting, and we almost always get out 10 minutes early. really nice guy too.

5.0
2.0
MA112
Apr 21, 2005

Good guy. Cracks stupid jokes to ease you up, grades easy on the tests. Does a good job teaching.

5.0
2.0
MA112
Apr 27, 2005

Great guy, great teacher. You will enjoy his calc. class. Just beware of the "math gods" and don't do too much "donkey work".

5.0
5.0
MA242
May 4, 2005

This is an AMAZING math teacher. I was absolutely horrible at Calc II, but due to a combination of his easy grading, excellent teaching, and approachability, I passed the class. Great person. Don't even THINK about taking MA242 with another professor.

5.0
3.0
MA242
Jun 4, 2005

all teachers should have to copy his teachig method. he does one clear example after another

5.0
1.0
MA145
Aug 3, 2005

Lombardo is the man. His class is very good. He makes sure that you understand everything.

5.0
1.0
MATH
Aug 11, 2005

Lombardo is a sexy beast man who knows how to teach. One of the goofiest teachers I've ever had, I plan on taking him to a kegger

5.0
1.0
MA145
Aug 12, 2005

He is the ****in****

5.0
1.0
MA242
Aug 12, 2005

I missed a lot of his classes, and almost all of his tests and he let me make them up and even dropped one and helped me out a lot. He is so weird...."we can handle this beast" haha

5.0
1.0
MA112
Aug 16, 2005

Professor Lombardo is one of the most helpful teachers in the math department. I went from getting a C in math to a B. He teaches the material in a very understandable manner. Take Lombardo for any math class (make sure you do the homeworks, there 40% of the grade) p.s he goes over the hw before class so you actually dont even have to do it.

5.0
2.0
MA111
Aug 20, 2005

Undoubtedly one of the best math teachers I've ever had. He somehow makes the subject entertaining and provides lots of clear examples. Very helpful and fair. I learned a lot from him. Take him for any class you can, and make sure you don't do anything to upset the "math gods".

5.0
1.0
MA112
Oct 27, 2005

The textbook costs 3 dollars. HW's are short and simple. There are 4 tests, 3 count. The EASIEST math class I have EVER taken. The class is a joke, yet somehow you still learn. The guys is a genious in math, and an even bigger genious teaching. I still don't know how he turned Calculus into a joke. I'm still shocked it was that easy.

5.0
1.0
MA243
Nov 9, 2005

Good Guy, helpful, easy to understand, great teacher, Sad i cant take diff. eq. from him.

5.0
2.0
MA243
Dec 15, 2005

this class was GREAT!!! i mean, every class was a new adventure. I do not remember having difficulty in this class or feeling like i was learning much at all but somehow i absorbed all the information i had to gain in physics 3 land...

4.0
1.0
MA243
Apr 11, 2006

Awesome teacher, all you really have to do, is pay attention to his reviews and you'll do fine. Nicest teacher I've ever met

5.0
1.0
CALCULUS
Jul 2, 2006

awesome professor

5.0
2.0
MA241
Dec 6, 2006

Awesome professor. Teaches everything very well, and is willing to help always. Homework is tolerable, you go over all the problems you want. Tests are short and always graded easily.

5.0
2.0
MA241
Dec 20, 2006

I transfered this past semester to a new school and I am more and more sure that he was the best math teacher I have ever had. He made everything clear and the reviews helped ALOT on the tests, as long as you do the reviews and understand what you are doing you will do well on the tests

5.0
1.0
MA242
Mar 27, 2007

great guy, VERY BORING class. i could never stay awake, BUT for those who struggle w/ calc, this is the guy for u. nuf said! also highly recommend ross for calc...

5.0
1.0
MA02
Mar 29, 2007

For Calc2, your hw grade replaces a test grade. There are only 3 tests and a final. He skips around in the book, but orders it so that it makes sense when your learning it. He is really good at explaining calc and is sometimes funny. I recomend taking him over any other math professor.

5.0
1.0
MA241
Dec 10, 2007

He is just awesome for CALC 1...the best!

5.0
1.0
MA241
Apr 10, 2008

I don't need to repeat anything that has been said. He is the best math teacher at riddle.

5.0
1.0
MA242
Apr 10, 2008

He's amazing!

5.0
1.0
MA243
Dec 9, 2008

Hez awesome. Just do the reviews before the test and you should be good to go. If you get a 95% or higher in the class, you will be exempt from the final. Just do all the homework, its a big percentage of ur grade( he does them in class before you submit the hwk). TAKE HIM! He is just awesome.

5.0
2.0
MA243
Dec 18, 2008

Very enthusiastic about subject matter.Understanding when it comes to homework deadlines and test dates. Very staright-foward on exams, does not trick students. Awesome professor.

5.0
1.0
MA243
Apr 7, 2009

AMAZING TEACHER ALL AROUND! he really is a down to earth teacher. he allows the use of graphing calculators on anything, even tests. he reviews 2 days before every test, and his reviews are EXACTLY the same as his tests. homework is OK, nothing that can't be done, and he always works out problems you need help with. my best math teacher ever!!

2.0
2.0
MA243
Apr 25, 2009

DISORGANIZED!!! he is so disorganzied but his classes were kind of amusing. Most of the time we got out 15 minutes early. Honestly I would never take him again unless I had to

5.0
1.0
MA242
Apr 28, 2009

This guy is an awesome professor. He is very willing to work with you if you need extra help. Do his reviews before the test and you'll be set! If you have to take an engineering math course, this is the prof you want to have

5.0
3.0
MA243
Sep 27, 2009

Simply he is one of the best prof that I met in ERAU

5.0
1.0
MA243
Oct 27, 2009

He is a really easy professor. The best attribute about his class is that a point on our homework has equal value to a point on your test, so if you get like a 70 on his test and 100s in his homework, you can still get an A

4.0
2.0
MA241
Nov 18, 2009

He's seriously the nicest guy I've ever met. He's always cracking nerdy jokes to try to make the class have fun and goes through the homework as much as you want to. The ONLY thing I didn't like about him, was that he doesn't give enough examples of problems and the test questions are definitely much harder than homework.

5.0
1.0
MA243
Nov 24, 2009

he is a really good teacher and his teaching methods are really good

4.0
1.0
MA243
Dec 10, 2009

Very easy. Does not tell where stuff comes from so that is not good. Very nice so that helps. He is a nice guy, but he is not a great teacher to learn stuff. But if you just want an A, then he is the man.

5.0
1.0
MATH01
May 3, 2010

great professor, love the way teaches. very entuziastic!! and me and my friend find him very hot

5.0
1.0
MATH03
May 3, 2010

GREAT PROFESSOR!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
MA01
Sep 2, 2010

HE IS A GREAT FREAKING TEACHER! VERY VERY GOOD AT EXPLANING, HE CAN BE A LITTLE FAST, BUT YOU CAN ASK HIM ANYTIME TO SLOW DOWN AND GO TO HIS OFFICE. HE IS ALWAYS THERE AND HE WILL HELP YOU. HIS TESTS ARE NOT THAT EASY, BUT HE WILL DEFINITELY PREPARE YOU FOR IT! I THINK HE IS VERY HOT!

5.0
4.0
MA241
Jan 16, 2011

This is a professor you should get! His teaching methods are effective as well as his desire for the students to actually understand the concepts. Do all the HMWK, it can raise you an entire final grade!

5.0
2.0
MA243
Apr 20, 2011

Excellent calc professor, he goes fast but if you do all of the homework you will be fine. The homework is harder than the tests.

5.0
1.0
MA242
Jun 4, 2011

Great professor! Took him for calc 1 and 2 and got an A in both. Systematic teaching, tries to make lectures entertaining but they can sometimes be a little dry. Gives reviews before tests that are almost identical to the test itself. Overall one of the nicest and most helpful guys I have ever met, definitely take him if you can!

5.0
1.0
MA111
Aug 15, 2011

All of the positive comments in past reviews are accurate. Mr. Lombardo tells you a "story" and as long as you put effort into listening and understanding the story you will do well.

5.0
2.0
MA02DB
Oct 13, 2011

Great teacher, I don't finished the course yet but I'm feeling very comfortable at his classes. His classes are quite fun and very understandable. Also, he is able to help almost anytime.

5.0
1.0
MA241
Nov 10, 2011

LOVE HIM! The best calculus professor ever! For his test, he always gives reviews one class before with most or all the questions from the test. Just study a tiny little and you will get an A+ in his class. He likes to help. He accepts homework late by 1 week with only 10% penalty. He is an awesome professor. TAKE HIM!

5.0
2.0
MA243
Nov 16, 2011

He's a lot of fun. He teaches math as if it's a camp fire story. He always keeps my attention. Cool dude.

5.0
2.0
MA241
Nov 18, 2011

Jerry Lombardo is a very fun professor. his use of metaphors and anecdotes during class definitely keeps it entertaining and you aware of what is going on. Attendance is not mandatory but it is never a good thing to get behind. In the future, I am going to take any class with this man that I can because he is such a wonderful person.

5.0
2.0
MA241
Feb 25, 2012

Great!!

5.0
1.0
MA241
Jun 30, 2012

Beware the MATH GODS! Very good teacher. Definitely best at riddle.

5.0
2.0
MA143
Aug 27, 2012

Very easy to work with

5.0
2.0
MA241
Dec 6, 2012

He's pretty funny and keeps the class interesting. Hes good at explaining things in a simple way so you can get it

3.0
2.0
MA143
Dec 8, 2012

ehhhh boring as all get out but he thinks hes hilarious but overall not to bad

5.0
1.0
MA241
May 10, 2013

Best professor ever! Take him if possible. The easiest one to get an A on math. Even though his attendance is not mandatory, most of the people who dont go to his class fail the class.

5.0
2.0
MA241
Nov 4, 2013

Lombardo is a fantastic teacher! He makes this class using metaphors and stories. He goes over the homework the day it's due, gives you time to turn it in late, and has reviews for every test. Honestly one of the best Professors here at ERAU, I learned more Calculus in two months than the two years I did when I took it in High School.

5.0
2.0
MA345
Nov 20, 2013

One of the best teachers ever! He is very nice and always willing to help. He even gave us a chance to do extra credit projects (which never happens in college). He is very funny and tells some interesting stories. He always talks about the math gods too.

5.0
1.0
MA345
Dec 4, 2013

Excellent teacher. Very easy to understand provided you put in the effort and do the homework.

5.0
3.0
MA241
Dec 5, 2013

He's a great professor. His class is really fun and he makes it enjoyable. If you are having trouble with anything he will help you. His test are not too difficult if you study his reviews.

5.0
2.0
MA241
Jan 8, 2014

Great teacher! Really helpful and knows what he is teaching! If you want an A, you will have to work for it just like any other class but Lombardo will help you get it. Homework is optional but I recommend doing it.

5.0
2.0
MA243
Apr 28, 2014

Professor Lombardo is a great math teacher, although he don't follow our text book, but his way of teaching makes perfect sense. If you can take his class, you will learn a lot!

5.0
3.0
MA243
Jun 18, 2014

Great Professor all the way around, He is the reason I double majored into Computational Mathematics

4.0
2.0
MA243
Oct 31, 2014

Just do the practice tests, and you will be fine.

5.0
1.0
MA243
Dec 11, 2014

Jerry is the man. Best teacher out there. Easy A-B while still learning. He gives you the text book online. No need to buy it even though you should already have it.

4.0
1.0
MA243
Grade: A-
Feb 19, 2015

Had really funny examples almost every class, although they were weird and related to goats. Shortened one of his class by 15 minutes every weekend. Was always at office hours and explained why you would miss points on tests. gave a review sheet and had review day before exams! upload PDF of any problems from the textbook.

3.0
1.0
241
Apr 27, 2015

Very easy, so easy I did not learn at all. My first test was full of red marks and still got a 90. Take him if you want a good grade. Avoid him if you want to learn. If you like your grade at the end, you do not need to take the final.

5.0
3.0
MA241MA242
Grade: B+
May 17, 2015

Professor Lombardo is hands down probably the best math teacher in embry riddle. There's just the way that he teaches that works perfectly for me. He's very clear and he works in the order that will allow his teachers to understand WHY they're doing certain applications. Would take him for all 3 MA classes if I could, that's for sure!

5.0
2.0
MA143
Grade: A-
Aug 4, 2015

his jokes are so funny! he keeps the class engaged and when it comes for teaching he's the best! he cares a lot about his students. He love to help everybody and wants everyone to understand. He gives a brief review for the exam if you study it well you will get an easy A. and as a bonus he doesn't ask for a textbook, he provides all the materials

5.0
3.0
MA242
Nov 24, 2015

Lombardo is AMAZING! He is the only reason I passed Calc 1. I took him again in Calc 2 and passed as well. Speaks perfect English. Awesome lectures and examples. If you go to him during office hours or ask questions in class he will answer them very clearly.

5.0
1.0
MA241
Jan 21, 2016

Best professor ever.

5.0
2.0
MA242243345
Mar 6, 2016

Taken Prof Lombardo for calc 2, calc 3, and diffi q. I wish I had taken him for all my math classes. Gives study guides that prepare you very well for his tests. Entertaining and keeps the class involved. Genuinely there to help students.

5.0
2.0
MA241
Apr 27, 2016

All of the positive remarks are true. He really is a great professor. The best part of his personality is that he will literally answer any question you have. Some professor frown at you if you ask a simple algebra question in a calculus class, but Dr. Lombardo will take an extra two min and clarify if needed. No question too big or too small.

5.0
1.0
MA241
Grade: A
May 2, 2016

Best professor ever

5.0
3.0
MA345
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2016
Would take again

Take his class!! Homework is hard but he is a consistent grader and the tests are easy.

Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
MA243
Apr 14, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor!!! Really teaches the class explains everything. Has funny comments throughout the lecture to keep it from being dry. I would defiantly take again.

4.0
2.0
MA243
Grade: A
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Easiest Calc 3 professor on campus. 'Nuff said.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MA243
May 11, 2017
Would take again

Great Professor no matter the level you take him at. He's smart, funny, and enjoys teaching the material. Get him and take him for as long as you can.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MA243
Grade: B
Oct 30, 2017
Would take again

Had to retake Calc 3 and man am I glad I got Prof Lombardo. His lectures were very clear and he will always make sure everyone is on the same page. You'll have to study for an exam but he won't test you on anything you haven't learned. Hands down would take him again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MA243
Grade: A
Nov 15, 2017
Would take again

Simply put the best calculus professor I've ever had. Makes sure that everyone understands all of the material. 10/10 would recommend.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MA241MA242
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2018
Would take again

Lombardo is the best! He is a little quirky, but that's what makes his class more interesting than typical math classes. If you turn in all your homework on time, he'll usually drop your lowest test score. Be sure to ask questions when you are about to turn in the homework! It'll help you do well on his quizzes and tests.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
3.0
MA242
Grade: A
May 5, 2018
Would take again

Easily my favorite math professor thus far. Very smart guy who cares about teaching his students. Has a quirky dry sense of humor which made class entertaining. Lectures were clear and concise and he builds in a day of review each week. Generous with partial credit on problems, and makes homework optional. If he doesn't know answer, he'll find out

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MA241MA242
Grade: B+
Oct 25, 2018
Would take again

By far the best MA professor I have ever had. He is funny and personable in his own way, with clear and fair grading and multiple opportunities to fix an occasional bad exam/quiz score. He is passionate about teaching and does so very well, going at a great pace.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
4.0
MA143
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Jerry's class is like a bad trip. He talks too quickly, erases notes too quickly and assigns homework every class and he is not very helpful during office hours. I don't know what the other reviews took with him but within five minutes of class I was already confused and Jerry was not interested in slowing class down or explaining things easily.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MA242
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 27, 2018
Would take again

Praise the math Gods! Jerry is a great guy, yes very quirky, but his lectures are very clear and he takes time to explain more things if you ask questions. Goes through the examples and always goes over homework before the quizzes, just pay attention!

Respected
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
MA241MA242
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

70% of the class failed, 30% passed. Class average grade before the exam was a 40%. All tests are multiple choice, with no partial credit, and equally weighed with quizzes. Homework is not graded, tests are not scaled. He does not post grades online, so you do not know your average grade. Don't take.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MA242
Grade: F
Dec 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

a little more than 30% of all of his classes this semester passed. He wont grade homework, quizzes are given the class after his lightning speed confusing lecture, and he doesnt reply to emails or help you in office hours. The other teachers are allowing test corrections and helping my friends pass, while this wonderful teacher does nothing.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MA242
Grade: F
Jan 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Lectures are incredibly fast-paced. He teaches with this mentality that we should know some of the material so he doesn't even finish some of the exercises done in class. Save yourself from a pointless semester with him and take someone else.

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
MA345
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

Awesome professor. Lectures are hard to follow sometimes, but exams are the reviews with different numbers. Optional final, so if you like your grade, you're done at the last exam. He keeps the class engaged with little sayings and anecdotes. He uses homework to expand on content. Don't buy the textbook, he provided everything.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MA243
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2019
Would take again

Best professor at Riddle. Lots of extra credit opportunities and makes his lectures very interesting. Class is not hard, he prepares you well for his exams.

Hilarious
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
MA243
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2019
Would take again

Lots of people Crap all over him, but his class is quite easy. The homework is pretty simple with plenty of time to get it completed. There are plenty of extra credit opportunities, and exams are exactly like the practice exams with different numbers. No reason anyone should have lower than a B.

5.0
3.0
MA242
Grade: A
Apr 17, 2020
Would take again

Jerry is AWESOME. Im not a math person at all but wow he made me understand it. Thought for sure I'd fail after getting a C in 241. BUT, he is so good at teaching. VERY kind. VERY funny. I enjoyed going to his class. attendance isn't mandatory either, so if you need- you can take a day off if you are stressing or you can get other stuff done. a G!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
MA242
Grade: A
Oct 24, 2020
Would take again

I took my first MA 242 class with a Prof. Ludu and ended up getting a D. The next semester, I retook it with Prof. Lombardo and did really well in his class. He's a great professor who is good at teaching and solving your doubts. If you're taking any MA class I recommend him 100%

5.0
4.0
MA243
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2020
Would take again

Amazing calculus, had him for both MA 242 and 243 and do plan on taking him for MA 345. Lectures are extremely clear, but if you aren't solid with your calculus topics, they might seem pretty fast.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MA243
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2020
Would take again

Amazing calculus, had him for both MA 242 and 243 and do plan on taking him for MA 345. Lectures are extremely clear, but if you aren't solid with your calculus topics they might seem pretty fast.

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MA242
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2021
Would take again

Very helpful during office hours. Lectures were fast, but as long as you re-read the material and utilize office hours you will be fine!

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MA345
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2022
Would take again

Really organized professor and available for office hours whenever necessary!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
MA243
Grade: B
Oct 4, 2023
Would take again

Took the honors section of the course. I likely would've rated him better if it weren't for the honors projects. He would give great lectures and explain things well but would not give good notice on due dates and quiz dates especially on his honors projects which would force you to cram them on top of your already busy schedule if you're honors.

3.0
3.0
MA243
Grade: A-
Dec 16, 2023
Would take again

Decent professor, projects can be confusing sometimes and he is not the best with lectures, often missing/not emphasizing important points like the significance of or formula for concepts. Nice and funny, you'll just have to weed through the lectures a bit and/or consult the textbook often.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MA243
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2024
Would take again

Really great professor. Quiz's are pretty easy and tests are almost exactly like the study guide.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MA243
Grade: B+
Nov 6, 2024
Would take again

The professor breaks down complex calculus concepts well. Use the free textbook, attend class, and try Unstuck study to ace this course.

5.0
3.0
MA243
Grade: A
Dec 7, 2025
Would take again

The weekly homework (that counts as extra credit) is EXACTLY like the quizzes, and he writes study guides for the exams that are almost 1:1. It might be tough to adapt to his teaching style at first, but if you didn't get a topic, he usually does a refresher problem in the next class. He's also bachelor who lives alone with his cat and he's funny.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
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