very helpful, really into teaching us, demanding, makes us work

Joe is a very interesting person. We teach him new words everyday, but dont worry, there not bad words. The class is dope and totally ill.

Joe is a very interesting professor, even during finals he kept a very optimistic approach on everything. He is an extremely helpful man, I would definatly take him again, and probably will. He is a great instructor, tutor...etc.

Joe is probably the best professor at SCC. He knows what he teaches inside and out and it is very obvious that he wants he students to succeed. His class is VERY challenging; expect to work and learn a lot from his class. Altogether, a VERY interesting

i liked him for an instructor a lot but expect a TON of work in course. he was really fast but i understood him

Professor Howe makes every effort to make hard material easy to grasp. Even if you don't do well on an exam, he still optimistic about your success in the course. Not only is he available and helpful during office hours, he also is a blast during class. Never thought I enjoy a math class this much!

Math is not my subject, but need for degree. Joe is great he knows his stuff. He will make you work but you will be ready for the next class. I wish he could teach all my classes. He makes it fun! Thanks Joe!

I got my C but worked hard for it. You have to use office hours a lot. he's really helpful 1 on 1. he doesn't take excuses so don't try any. real good at his job.

3rd time taking course then it finally clicked we went really fast but i liked him better than my other teachers

Highly recommended! Joe is a great teacher, he really makes you work hard in his class. He knows his students very well, keeps track of how well they do, and very helpful at his office hours. Hard work pays off in his class. Joe pushes his students very hard throught the semestr to see how far they can go, be ready for this. Do NOT give up!

I took Beginning Algebra, Intermediate Algebra and College Algebra with Joe. After my first algebra class with him I knew that I wanted him to be the instructor for the rest of them! He is a great instructor who is there to teach a tough math! I got A's!! Do your homework and reviews (exp.of whats on test) and you will do great in his class!!

I took this class in the summer. I had to work my ass off in the class, had a test every week, seeing the tutor every day etc. It's intense but its possible to pull a B if you try.

This class was a joke for me, I should have been in a higher class. Some people still found it hard. He is a good teacher, very clear, and teaches you new ways at solving problems. very flamboyant, kind of metrosexual, but has a hot wife....

Joe is very helpful. Math is hard to make interesting but at least he makes it more clear. He expects you to do your work but he gives review work and extra credit for doing it. He also gives extra credit on each test and drops your lowest test score.

Joe Howe is by the far the best instructor at St. Charles! By demanding alot from students he reinforces are problem solving skills and helps do things in math that before we thought impossible. Do not take if you want a blow off course. Do take if you want clear instruction and to be adequately prepared for the following course.

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I had Joe for 6 math classes. He truly is a great teacher, because he is very demanding. I wish my professors at the university were more like him. His methods forced me to use what I learned from the class in problems outside of the book. Best professor I've ever had.

Very good professor. His classes are definitely challenging as all Mathematics courses SHOULD be. He definitely prepared me for the rest of the Calc sequence. Tests are hard but very fair, similiar to assigned homework and reviews. He also encourages coming to his office hours which proves to be very helpful. One of the best teachers I've ever had!

One of the best instructors I ever had. You must do homework and visit office hours to pass.

You don't realize how good of a teacher Joe is until you have had someone else. I wish I could have Joe for all of my classes. DO NOT take if you want an easy A. You will work hard for every point earned.

Lectures are clear but he is ridiculous with taking off points on tests when you miss something small (particularly frustrating at the calculus level where your test may be <10 questions) You have a whole page of setting up the problem correctly but you make a careless algebra misitake while solving the problem and you'll get a 4/12 on the problem.

I thought Howe was an incredible teacher. Yes he was a little snippy in personality but he would always make sure that the class understood what he was teaching. He did do problems from the chapter's homework so you had examples to work from that night. After my next algebra teacher, I realized what a thorough teacher Howe was.

This is the best professor for intermediate and college algebra. He explains everything completely and is a much better instructor than Mr. Christianson(do not take this nut.)

He was my teacher from Precalc to DFQ. He is the best teacher i ever had. I'll say if you want to learn math and willing to work he is the best teacher. If not you will end up saying his the worse teacher like all other comments. In my point of view everyone that sad he is a bad teacher are the ones go partying all the time never study!!!

great teacher!

Great Teacher. Gives hard problems to conquer, but tests over relativly easy problems. Very helpful in making sure you understand the material but does have a snippy personal attitude

i think he is a nice teacher althouth everybody hates him.. but i like him as a teacher

I took him for FastTrack beginning and intermediate algebra. This class was not meant for people who are bad at math, but just need a very fast refresher. Pretty much if you never took algebra 2 and got a good grade without trying in high school, don't take this class. That being said his teaching style is visual/kinetic which I found to help me.

Very clear, concise, and organized. I had a B average in the class, but after the final ended up with an A (hmm!). I think that Professor Howe may bump up grades in the summer if you complete all of your homework and have perfect attendance. There weren't many of us who did, so my suggestion is to be one of those people and you may benefit greatly!

Very organized and very clear , always gave homework and always reminded of important due dates and assignments !!

Best math teacher I have ever had. I have never been good at math but I easily got a B in his class. He is very helpful and honestly wants everyone to pass. If you attend class and do the homework there is no way you wont pass. He's always willing to help when you need it and provides opportunities for extra credit.

All you do is go to class, sit down, do your work, and leave. He doesn't talk to you or care to know your name. Would not recommend an online math class at all. You have to get a 80% or higher or you fail. It is the worst.

I took the 5-day course, which is a bit of a workload (4 1/2 hours each day) and included like 4-quizzes each night (answers can only be found in the book), in-class works, and a two page essay/presentation on the fifth day. He really talked up about how big of a deal it was, but I think everyone that made an attempt on all assignments got an A.

Professor Howe is a very left brained person. He is very particular about the methods and the tests. His MAT 098-121 Fast Track course is by far the hardest and most time consuming class I've ever taken. Joe Howe is also the best math teacher I've ever had. If you have any sort of common sense or discipline you should be successful.

Really good when it comes to explaining things, but if you don't show up, you'll fail. He's extremely sassy but wants his students to pass. If you have questions, he is willing to help. Explains things very clearly as well.

Joe is a great math professor! He explains things very clearly and is more than willing to help you more if you need it! He is picky about some things, but not as bad as some teachers I've had.. Lectures are very entertaining, which is more than can be said for most Calculus classes, and Joe is a very unique person, so it makes things fun!

Joe is a very helpful teacher who knows what he is talking about. Of course you must work a little but Joe gives test reviews with solution guides for every test up until calculus III. Expect reviews to be harder than the test. Definitely one of the easier math instructors.

Howe is a really great teacher if you are willing to put in the effort. He is crystal clear on what he wants vs what he doesn't want and he will answer questions you have at the beginning of the class, which is helpful. He also gives reviews that are usually much harder than his tests. Do all of the homework and reviews and you'll pass no problem.

I've taken 2 classes now that were taught by Joe Howe, COL 101 and MAT 098. Joe is very straight forward with his expectations and he does not tolerate laziness or immaturity. I LOVED that about him!! I honestly hated having sooooo much homework every night BUT I will tell you that come test time I was grateful for it! He's a great teacher and although he can seem a little intimidating at times I believe he really does care. Bottom line is if you don't show up to class and you don't do your work you won't pass!! Show up on time and do your homework and you'll get along with Joe just fine!

Howe is laid-back but can be sassy sometimes. He doesn't make any of the assignments difficult and is willing to answer questions. I felt bad that he had to deal with some inconsiderate, rude students in the class, but other than that, he made COL101 helpful. He does notebook checks but super easy to pass, just do the work.

Joe Howe is a good teacher, you always know whats going to be on a test so they're really easy to study for! Gives 8 tests a semester and usually has 12 points of extra credit per test. Lectures are great because he gives in depth explanations and examples and plenty of time to ask questions. Has a lot of homework but youll be prepared for tests.(:

If you work hard, Joe will respect and be there for you. He expects you to give 110%, but is understanding that things happen in life. He is good at giving lots of partial credit and does not go over anything he does not feel is important for you to learn. Just remember, if you have him as a professor, NO CELL PHONES! that is his #1 pet peve

Joe will respect you and help you if you work for your grade. He expects you to work, but is understanding that things happen in life. He is good at giving lots of partial credit and does not go over anything he does not feel is important for you to learn. Just remember, if you have him as a professor, NO CELL PHONES! that is his #1 pet peve

This is Calculus, be ready to work hard. Professor Howe is a great teacher who is fair. Very straightforward, no surprises on the tests. Willing to help outside of class.

Professor Howe was one of my favorite math teachers Ive ever had. He presented everything in an easy to understand way, and with certain topics presented multiple ways to solve a problem. He really describes his thinking process in class for solving more complicated problems which helps IMMENSELY in solving them by yourself.

Joe is a very patient and kind man. His lectures were very clear and he'd often ask for left-over problems from homework and presents them on the board. The tests were super hard, but I could not get anything from the test stuff. I worked my ass off trying to pass. I had to drop the class. I couldn't ask for a better math teacher than Joe.

Very fair grader. He gives a reasonable amount of homework, the lectures are easy to follow, he is open to questions, gives reviews for each test that are very helpful for the test, and gives extra credit on the test if you did the review and went to the ACE center. The amount of effort you put in will determine you grade in this class.

Get your book, do the home work, and you will get an A.

If you take calc with him your going to work hard. all the homework is online and you can get a walkthrough with alternate questions to help you solve them. I like how he teaches, hes very precise if you know what i mean. no surprises on the tests thanks to the study guide, there will be proofs, he wont waste class time if it cant be on the test.

Helpful, responds to email, and sends out weekly reminders of upcoming due dates.

He is great 10/10

Great at teaching!

Monotone voice from the few days I took, but explained things very well. Ended up dropping the class because high school instructors didn't teach me the PreReqs for this class. Very willing to help students if you make the effort to get additional help.

The professor has a specific teaching style, but engaging with it can pay off. Attend lectures, use the textbook, and try unstuck ai for study prep - it's a helpful tool alongside other resources like ChatGPT. The class is challenging, but the professor is willing to assist students who make the effort.

Best professor I've had in a long time. Refreshing approach to Calculus I in a way that engages students. Is honest about what people need to do to succeed and isn't afraid to let it be known. Engages students in lectures with personal anecdotes to consolidate the subject matter, overall engaging lectures that are worth attending.

I really enjoyed his lectures, he is very straight to the point.

Professor Howe is by far the best math teacher I have ever had. His lectures are slow enough so that you can sit and think about the material. Yet, he is never behind schedule and will not speed up to fit something. He also throws in his 'catchphrases' that only get funnier with time. I would recommend professor Howe to anyone.