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If you go to class he explains everthing really well. Doesn't use computers.

very cool, down to earth, won't talk over your head

very easy esp. if you have taken calc. before

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Never taken Calc before, pulled an A b/c of him. Go to office hours=very helpful

Great guy...easiest class ever

The classes are easy, tests tough to get a good grade because so few questions

Good teacher. Makes calculus understandable for the math illiterate. Go to class

very interesting and gives plenty of time to answer q's

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Helpful if you go to his office hours...if he's there!

really funny always making people laugh, really down to earth and friendly, easy

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You don't have to go to do well in the class...very funny guy. likes beer!

He knows his stuff. You can tell he wants to educate us.

Good teacher, tests are killer, so be sure you know how to teach yourself.

HARD tests, funny guy, answers ?'s, KEEP UP WITH HW; in person ONLY, to talk

Hes a good teacher,

Helpful, clear and most imp. his last two tests' matter the most

Good Professor

Good teacher, tests are kinda hard, but he is willing to ask questions, take him if you can

good person...hard to comprehend-must teach yourself info. no attendance policy, easy to get in touch with.

He is awesome! I loved him so much- his class was fair. If you do the work and go to class, you'll get a good grade. He has the best accent and listening to him talk is great. Easy to follow, clear, fair. He's a great guy and a great teacher.

I had him for 155 and 205. very straightforeward and tells you exactly what will be on the test, be prepared to a little work tho

Adams is great. He doesn't give + or -, only a straightforward grade. He tells you exactly what will be on the tests. Do your homework and you'll do well on the tests b/c he usually gives mostly the same or similar problems from the hw on the test.

Give it to you straight, take him. I didnt do any work except the required (which isnt much)and went to class bout 3/4 of the time and got an A, he makes things simple, He's a mountain man, he explains things so a 1st grader can understand

Great teacher and guy. Attendance is optional, but it is recommended to go for those who haven't taken the course before. He is approachable during office hours also. Do the work and you'll get an A.

This teacher has no attendance policy and is a very helpful guy. His tests aren't that bad because he will tell you everything that will be on the test. He is also very good at explaining math and calculus compared to other teachers that I have had.

Cool guy, funny for a math teacher and has an awesome Kenny Rogers/Yosemite Sam accent . Fair teacher, go to office hours if needed. Only 4 tests, do bad on one and the final counts for double. Easy if you try.

I'm not good at math and I pulled a B in this class. Its not easy but its not hard as long as you don't zone out during the over simplified lectures. He's a real funny guy and he makes the class fun to go to.

Tests are easy and attendance is not taken. He's funny and know what he's talking about.

Great Guy. Wonderful Human being. Motivates you alot if you are struggling. Style of teaching is helpful, will explain in detail. Do the homework...and you'll do fine. If i could I would take him for every class.

Will drop the lowest test grade if you pass on the others. Very helpful and tells you everything that is on the test. Doesn't grade HW or attendance. Very good teacher for non math majors.

stufy and you will do fine

Nicest guy ever! Very laid back, no attendance policy

Seems very hard at first but once he warms up to the class he becomes very approchable. Only four tests, but he drops the lowest one. And no attendance policy is the biggest plus of them all. Can't be shy about asking questions in class!

Great teacher...teaches in a way impossible not to understand and his tests are simple...doesnt take attendence...tests are basically the same problems as the ones given for homework(dont have to do homework). went once a week, got an A

Coolest dude ever...yeah his class is boring but what stat class is exciting. Great guy and if you want him to help you, he will.

He goes over everything to make learning simple. Will go over anything you ask. If you approach him after class he will help you with any questions. VERY NICE

Stats is really hard. I took AP stats in highschool, and that was enough to get a C without going to class. Read the book and do the homework. Not a bad teacher, just a little slow. First 2 tests are easy, third is much harder.

Made things so clear--great examples

Really nice, really good teacher. gives you the chance to get points back on tests -- helps out a lot!

Dont let him scare you first day. Nice guy. Very thorough with explanations, but class can be VERY boring if you've already had calc. No attendance policy.DO HOMEWORK- problems show up on tests.

Great professor. Willing to go the extra mile for a student.

it isnt that bad and im a slacker. he goes slowly, doesnt take attendence, and hes pretty nice ... i got a B and studied the night before

Great Prof! This class makes you an active learner! Have to go see him in person to take care of a problem and not just through email. Once he knows your face and notices that you are trying to learn, you will do fine!

Funny guy in southern mountain man way, but repititious. Doesn't take attendence or collect hw, but do it anyways. I got an A on the 1st test (did all my work),then got arrogant and didn't do anything and got C ont the 2nd.Doesn't do email, so get over it and go see him during his office hrs.

Mr. Adams is a great teacher. He tries to make math as fun as possible and is always cracking jokes about his days in sheep s***. The only drawback is that you can't use a calculator on tests. I would recommend him to anyone.

He's a great teacher especially if you have trouble with math because he makes it much more simple and understandable. If you come to class and do the homework you will have no trouble doing well in his class.

Adams is a good teacher! you just have to show up for class and do your work.. no attendance policy or homework.. 4 test.. i didnt do much work and have a B in his class not too bad

this was my second try at math 205 after failing it with a different teacher and i'm getting an A in his class. the test questions are many of the same problems he assigns for hw. he even lets you get points back on exams if you show him your work after. most of the class is doing very well. he's very fair and wants everyone to do well! take him!

GREAT TEACHER. THIS IS MY THIRD TIME TAKING CALC AND I AM PASSING WITH A B. DEFINETELY THE BEST CHOICE WHEN IT COMES TO MATH 205 PROFESSORS. NO ATTENDANCE POLICY. TESTS ARE VERY CLEAR AND STRAIGHT FROM THE HOMEWORK.

Awesome teacher. Best calc teacher there is. Take him for a good grade and learning experience.

Great professor and amazing person! If you come to class, it can't get any easier. Take whenever possible - I took him for 3 different classes and got A's in all 3. I'm not a math person, but tests are straight from classwork...hint hint, go to class.

Adams is by far the best teacher in the math department. All comments are true about his tests and classwork. Take Adams and you will learn Calc.

He was an awesome teacher, definitely one of the best math teachers at JMU

He's the ****, he's thorough in his lectures and will help you if you need it. Very cool dude! His tests are easy and he tells you what you need to know. If you study then you will come out on top, the exams are all leading somewhere. Cheat sheet on his final!

Mr. Adams is awesome. dont listen to any bad comments that anyone might have written. They only failed because they never went to class. if you show up to class and make any effort whatsoever you will get an "A". He is funny and a great teacher. He gives you most of the test questions before the test. he's very southern and histerical!

He is good at what he does. Which is basically tell jokes that realte to real life scenario and also to actual Math, sometimes. He is funny and also his tests are basically what we do from homework, and also he tells us what will be on the test, and they are questions right off of the book, or things we talk about in class. Have fun in his class.

what a character! test questions taken from the review sheet; very helpful

the best math teacher ever..ive takes some form of calculus 3 times and this is the first time ive understood any of it.. he makes it so easy to understand and just a hilarious southern man...dont take 205 without him

Probably one of the best math teachers I've ever had. Really funny and knows how to teach the material very well. Attendance is not required so the only real reason to go to class is because he tells you exactly what will be on the test and what not to study from the book. Pretty cool guy.

Attendance isn't required, but you probably should go, especially the few before a test. He tells you exactally what you need to know for the tests, even the exact problems from the book. If you ask him a question, he'll gladly explain.

Doesn't own a computer/calculator/watch...you get the picture--this dude's old school (hand-written tests, nothing is typed). He's a funny and cool guy, the class was hard though (especially if you haven't taken calculus before). On the plus side, he reuses the same problems over and over again on tests--especially ones the class gets wrong.

No attendance policy, but go to class! Only 4 grades... the tests... so do well on them! Go to his office hours and get points back on the tests if you show you have some correctness in your work, b/c he doesn't give partial credit initially. I got a 44 on the first test, but pulled off an A (he will help you out if you show improvement).

Take Adams for Math 205!! His test are so easy and the questions come right from his "assigned" problems. Only problem with the class is that there are only 4 grades, so if you do bad on one of the tests then your screwed. It is easy to get a B, but you have to work some for an A.

GREAT TEACHER. He is extremely clear about what needs to be learned, and as long as you learn it you'll be set. I never studied for this class and got an A, because he is extremely clear about what is going to be on the tests and explains everything really well in class.

He is a mountain man. but really nice. college alegbra shouldn't be hard, but for whatever reason so many people have trouble passing with him. If you do the work you should be fine. He gives you a review sheet for every test which is pretty much the test. thats nice. not the worst, but not the best.

This man is really funny and easy going. His lectures are easy to understand, albeit somewhat repetitive at times. Don't be afraid to ask him to repeat something, because he won't mind explaining until you understand. It's really difficult to get a bad grade in this class if you pay attention to what he says (he gives out answers).

He was a great teacher! He was funny and sarcastic and really tried to help people... a lot of people didn't like him because people in my class would ask the same question 10 times and he would get annoyed and show it! An EXTREMLY easy class, I stopped studying for the test and got an A.

He was a really funny teacher and explained things pretty well. Mostly went over homework problems, but the class was really easy.

The best teacher at JMU - period. Loves teaching, loves his students, loves his dogs, seems like a loves to drink. easy class with an awesome professor

Grade is consists of only 4 exam grades. Attendence isn't mandatory, but going every day is recommended. Not a difficult class, as he tells you exactly what he wants for each exam. The guy plays it off like he doesn't take the class seriously for laughs, but you can tell he wants everyone to succeed as long as your willing to meet him halfway.

I am a senior and I took 205 with him as a freshman, and reading these other reviews are pissing me off. This is BY FAR BY FAR BY FAR the easiest math teacher/class, so ignore anyone giving him a bad rating, b/c they probably have down syndrome. Highly recommend

Seriously... If you can't get at least a B in this class you shouldn't be in college...

the king of calc! I have no skill or mathematic ability, but I still manage to comprehend the subject bcuz of his laid-back attitude and great analogies. He basically tells you exactly what the exams will include, offers only the imperative HW problems, and teaches effortlessly. Class attendance not needed, but I go just to laugh at his funE insigh

Great guy, great teacher. Lectures are very clear. Adams is also hilarious and makes the class fun to attend. Study for the tests and you will do just fine in this class

Best math teacher I have ever had! I only attended 25% of the classes and still pulled off a good grade. Take him, you won't regret it. Grade consists of four tests and if you miss one he'll use the final exam grade. Super nice!

This class wasn't as easy as I hoped. He wants you to really grasp interpretations and word problems. Though, you can probably miss half the classes and still pull a B - he teaches the step by step examples that are already in the book. Funny guy and willing to help you in his office hours. Oh and no WPs, WFs, +s, or -s.

Adams is a pretty generic professor. He rambles often and uses very obscure examples that talk about "the rules of the game." No attendance and only 4 tests. The final replaces a test if you miss one. He uses the book a lot at first the stops later but it helps to read it. Your grade is what you make of it. It's easy to fail but easy to ace too.

Mr. Adams is a good prof. He breaks things down to make them as simple as he can. I'm NOT a math person and came out with a B. There are 4 tests and he tells you exactly what's on each. If you do all the practice questions he assigns and know them well you'll do fine. He tries to make Calc interesting. Use the math help center when you need it!

If anyone says this is a difficult class - they are saying that because they are morons - john adams is the man - first day he told he the secret of life is never get married and never get old...wisest man on earth..by the way he was also the second president

ok this class is not that hard. I've been 8 times this entire semester and still have an A. no required attendance, and all you need is the book to understand it. he's really helpful in office hours if you go...it's really not that bad if you study before tests, and he will drop the lowest grade if you improve.

He's the best teacher I've ever had! He always makes sure that we understand the material before we move on to the next subject and is willing to answer any questions. He's really chill and funny. Your grade is 4 tests including the final. TAKE HIM FOR COLLEGE ALGEBRA

It's true he's a bit stingy with partial credit, but if you do the work he assigns and participate in class, your scores will show it (4 exams make up your final grade). He likes to get the class involved and is willing to help (even though most people are too proud to ask). In my opinion, he's one of the better math instuctors.

Good teacher, but not easy. If you do the homework and go to class and become amazing friends with Mr. C in the math center you will do fine.

I absolutely loved this class. He could care less if you showed up but the majority of the class did. It isn't necessary to get the textbook as he doesn't check homework assignments at all but I strongly recommend doing them before you come to class. It helps sooo much. I learned more than just math from him. TAAAKE HIM!

Started off terrible at math, ended terrible at math. Test problems are ones he goes over but he buffs up the algebra in them which gave me a hard time considering my history in algebra. Only 4 grades and they're tests. Don't take if you have test anxiety.

Took him for algebra and he wasnt that bad. He's a very sarcastic guy and isn't afraid to say what's on his mind which i found very amusing. I hate math so this class was not enjoyable for me. but i got by okay. if you go to his office hours you most likely come out of there with a higher grade. i would reccommend him if math isnt a stuggle for you

Though he gives you the option, this is not a class that you can do no work in--that is, if you want a higher grade. If you are willing to work hard, then take the class. He is an incredible professor and truly understands the concepts that he is teaching. Go to his office hours and do the homework. Work hard and it will pay off.

I do alright in this class because I remember a lot of the concepts from high school. He's pretty funny but class drags on forever. You can't ever email him, and isn't on campus a lot, but he will find a way to help you if you need it. I wouldn't take him again, but I wouldn't recommend against him either. Good guy overall.

Everyone says you have to be willing to work hard, but I don't totally agree. If you've taken calculus before, then you'll be fine. If you haven't, I think his lectures are good. And I suggest doing the work, but it's not mandatory, and there's not much of it. I liked him - he's very transparent about what he wants on tests! Just go to class!!

Don't know why anybody would ever complain about him. No quizzes or homework just three tests and a final. He's hilarious and makes you laugh every class. Never had to go to his office hours because the class was so easy. I never took Calculus before and I got an A on every test. Tells you what will be on each test beforehand. So easy.

funny guy! you'll like him as a person. he tells you word for word what's going to be on the test... if you go to his office hours right before, you are golden. unless i got below a 80 on the final i'll have an A in the class with minimum work. TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE TAKE

John Adams is a great professor if you attend classes and pay attention. The tests are really easy and he always gives some of the answers days before. He takes a long time to explain a concept sometimes but he does a good job overall. There are no quizzes. Homework is optional.

Professor Adams is great! I hate math, but he made the class extremely easy for me. As long as you come to class and do the homework problems, you will be fine. He is extremely funny, too. I definitely recommend this class!

Professor Adams was one of the best teachers I have had. Honestly as long as you attend every class and take notes you will get an A on the tests. If you don't go to class then you miss major concepts and won't do well on the tests. He explains everything very well and is so helpful during his office hours! Take his class! You won't regret it!

Course material was tough for me, but if you have prior calc experience, the course should be a breeze. His tests are easy to predict. Just make sure you know the concepts.

Mr. Adams is a really cool teacher. Your only grades are 4 tests so if you get test anxiety, don't take it with him. He tells you pretty much what's going to be on each test, but you kind of have to teach yourself. Basically, he's a toss up.

Do not skip class!! Attendance isn't mandatory but he gives away a lot of hints for the tests. Your overall grade is from 4 tests. The tests are questions from the homework and the handouts. Great professor! And willing to help. Easy to get an A, only if you go to class!!

He looks exactly like the Dude from the Big Lebowski. He has some great stories about teaching calculus to rednecks. The class is like calculus from high school so make sure you go over the material pretty well. The grade was only 3 tests and the final so definitely study and you should be fine.

He's a pretty easy going guy, gives you the tests from previous years to study (which are basically the exact same as the tests). He also gives you lots of "Hints", write these down because 910 they will be on the test. It was a pretty easy A as long as you went to class and paid attention.

Attendance is not mandatory, but he hints a ton about tests during lecture so if you want to do well go to class. Not super hard as long as you do homework and go to class. Extremely smart man.

One of the wisest and smartest professors out there. He's hilarious and breaks down Calc so fundamentally its your own fault if you don't understand. Every test problem is one he went over in class at some point so go even though he doesn't care about attendance.

Literally a joke of a class. Also if you get A's (at least a 90) on the three tests, he doesn't make you take the final. Really funny and enjoyable guy! Take him.

Mr Adams is funny. He is very helpful if you go to his office hours. Tests are a little bit tough but if you study really hard, you should come out of the class with at least a B. You gotta go to class everyday in order to get the material.

Professor Adams seems like a really intimidating guy when you first meet him, but if you go to his office hours and show that you are putting effort into his class, he will become your best friend. Does not assign homework, but your grade is made up of only 4 tests, which aren't that hard if you go to class. I would definitel take this class again.

Very easy A if you put in the work. He tells you exactly what will be on every test you just have to know how to do the problems and you'll be fine. There are PASS sessions which are extremely helpful. Your only grades in the class are 3 cumulative tests and a final which aren't bad at all. He curves a good amount at the end.

If you go to class, he gives you exactly what to expect on the test. Gives practice problems he puts directly on the test. Also offers a PASS review sessions basically giving identical problems for the test. He's extremely helpful to anyone showing up to office hours and SO UNDERSTANDING. definitely would recommend.

He's the best. I can see why he has reviews that are negative because I really don't think I've learned much Calc. If you're looking just to fill a gen-ed requirement, highly recommend. He tells you EXACTLY whats on the test, go to class and you'll know. If you miss a test he'll just count your final twice. Great man, may fall at one point

Adams is a good teacher. You have to go to class though, and really get the material down, and you will do fine. He offers PASS sessions that are very helpful. His test are straightforward but if you don't prepare well enough for them then you won't do well. Doing well in the class is all on you, he prepares you very well.

This guy is the man. If you have to take 205 take it with Adams.

This is my second time taking this course and Prof Adams is the sole reason that I'm passing. If you put in the effort to learn the material (go to class, go to office hours, do the hw), he's more than willing to help you out. He grades on how you improve throughout the year, not necessarily the grades you get on exams. Super great guy!

You're graded on 4 Test you take, all which are cumulative. Lectures are a bit hard to follow but if you go to the PASS review sessions you will have no problem passing the class. A great calculus class for Business majors.

Funny and charismatic. Slow lectures which can be boring, and will often go on tangents in class. Good at explaining concepts and is glad to help.

By far my favorite teacher. He makes Calculus so easy and tries to make sure everyone passes. Your actual grade likely wont be the grade you get. For example if you get a C he will give you a B. He only teaches the basics. I'd get to know him not only because he is very nice but also because if you show you care he will help you out. TAKE HIM!!!

Worlds nicest man! He wants everyone to pass calc because he knows it can be hard. He teaches the basics and thats it. He grades very easily too. As long as you show improvement, even if you scored 60 then 70 then 80 youll likey get a B with how he grades. I failed calculus before with Radloff, and now am going to get an A in Adams class. Great guy

Such a chill and nice man. No required homework, really helpful pass sessions, and tests that aren't too hard plus he curves. The tests are a little harder than the lectures would make them seem but they are definitely manageable. Definitely recommend.

Honestly if you can't get an A in this class, it's your own fault. I have never taken calculus before and am finishing with an A. Adams will straight up tell you "this is going to be the first question on the exam". Super adorable and hilarious. 4 exams and that's it, so go to lecture because he doesn't like canvas or technology in general.

He grabs a six pack and goes out on his bull dozer in the woods when his wife annoys him. This man is hilarious and if you go to the pass sessions theres no reason not to get an A. The tests are like 20 short answers that I finished in about 30 minutes. Super easy A, great man.

This old man is seriously so adorable! He truly cares about his students and wants everyone to do well. 4 tests make up your final grade and he normally raises your final grade up a letter grade. Attend class even though it's not mandatory because he doesn't use Canvas and he'll tell you everything on the test. Also, PASS is super helpful.

Hilarious guy. I am going to miss having him as a professor. The class was pretty easy for the most part. He only grades by having 4 tests, but there pretty basic for the most part. Going to PASS is very helpful. Overall, nice and hilarious.

The lectures can drone on forever but go to the pass sessions in order to get a clear and cohesive summary. Adams is hilarious and tells you exactly what is on each test. Even lets you bring an index card on the final. Does not use technology whatsoever but still has office hours early in the morning. Intimidating at first, but easy to talk to.

Adams is so great; you HAVE to take him! He is such a down-to-Earth, funny guy who likes to engage the whole class, even the people in the back. Just 4 tests, and the lowest can be dropped and your best can be double-counted to replace the dropped one (per his course policy; save it in your folder for reference). The best choice for Bus. Calc!!!

Super nice guy and pretty funny loves to interact with everyone. Definitely, need to show up to class but it's an easy class to sit through because he really wants everyone to enjoy it.