2.7

John Keating

Mathematics - Massasoit Community College-Brockton Campus

2.7
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
83
Reviews
2.7
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
2.7
Helpful
2.6
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

83

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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83 total ratings

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What Students Say

Professor Keating is rude to all of the students in my class

MATH101 - 1.0 rating

He is the worst thing that ever happen to mathematics

MATH121 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

77%

Textbook Required

75%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 23 reported grades
A: 6
Not sure yet: 3
B: 2
D-: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Hilarious (5)
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Graded by few things (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
Caring (3)
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MATH
Jul 19, 2003

No Comments

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PRECALC
Oct 28, 2003

He seems great until you get his tests. The tests were horrible all semester when I had him a year ago. The problems done in class came from the book, which was extremely easy, and the problems on the test gave you nightmares.

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PRECAL
Nov 13, 2003

Loves to converse about his personal life. Tests are pretty hard, he's not very helpful.

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MATH
Nov 22, 2003

Keating makes you to something you haven't done for a while... Think. You will learn in this class how to accutually do mathmatics.

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MATH
Grade: B
Mar 25, 2004

Awesome guy, awesome teacher! He actually made math somewhat fun. Take his class in the summer it goes by so fast.

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PRECALC
Apr 26, 2004

worst teacher ever. by mid semester there were 8 people left. what kind of teacher tells you the pray for a snowday at the end of every class. we talked more about airline rates than how to find asymptotes

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FUND
Jun 14, 2004

This guy is insane and he does not know how to teach!! He goes way too fast and makes fun of the students who ask questions rather than helping them.

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FUND
Aug 31, 2004

THIS GUY CRACKS ME UP HES REALLY FUN. HIS CLASS WAS SO EASY. HARD TO HANDLE AT 7AM!

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MATH
Sep 15, 2004

Wow. Where did they find this guy? He simply does problems on the board rather than explaining how to do them. He focuses more on personal comments degrading to the college rather than teaching. But the class is easy.

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MATH
Sep 19, 2004

Wow whata joke, 5th grade math with a teacher who had acts gay but is def. a dad. Hes crazy, he talks about the world alot and not much about math. He should take up teaching World news.

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FUNDERMENTALS
Nov 16, 2004

He goes way too fast and has stupid comments on his views of the world. I'm soory but I did not care that he hates the English department. If you ask a question then he makes fun of you. I would never take him. Why is he still teaching? I suggest not to take him.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2004

I took a 5 week course with Prof. Keating. He amde learning math interesting and fun. Those of you who have a problem with him need to lighten up. He is a great guy.

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MATH
Mar 21, 2005

This guy is a complete JERK! All he does is put down everyone and everything. He has no interest in teaching math..he never talks about math. He stands on his soap box and complains about how great he is and how horrible everyone else is. He is immature and he thinks he's funny when he's nothing

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MATH
Mar 28, 2005

HIS A ASS HE DOESN'T LIKE HIS JOB, HIS DOING IT JUST FOR THE MONEY, ALL HE TALKS ABOUT IS TRAVELLING, HOW HIS DAUGHTER DRIVE A NICE CAR. DON'T EVER TAKE HIM.

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MATH
Jun 30, 2005

put this guy in a purple suit and send him to McDonalds.....what up grimace!

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Aug 12, 2005

For those of you who have a problem with Prof. Keating, get a LIFE! Obviously you are not able to comprehend the material, just look at your spelling!!!

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MATH
Nov 17, 2005

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INTROALGEBRA
Nov 27, 2005

he is a great guy. but if you don't know algebra don't take him he doesn't explain it too clear for those ppl. if you know algebra take his class its a breeze

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3.0
STATISTICS
Feb 27, 2006

Everyone should take this guy! He's great and moves fast enough so that you're always challenged.

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STAT
May 14, 2006

Helpful outside of class but wasnt very clear with the work in class. hard to understand at times and loses focus on the math topic by talking to much politics

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STATISTICS
May 18, 2006

He mostly talks about travelling and wanting to become a flight attendent. If you don't understand math to begin with don't take him, he'll only make fun of you for asking questions. Open note, open book tests so atleast it wasn't too difficult.

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FUNDMATH
Nov 1, 2006

Not helpful way to fast and not showing us how to do anything. I spent two days in the ARC trying to figure out simple math problems I was so messed up because of this guy.

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MATH112
Dec 3, 2006

This guy is hilarious. Take one of his courses. It will be very interesting.

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FUND101
Dec 13, 2006

Funny guy, but sucks at teaching math. All he does is complain about things.

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MATH121
Jan 7, 2007

The way he teaches there is no need for him to ever show up! If you want to learn from a professor take someone else! He thinks he is an expert on everything but knows nothing! Read the book and sleep in class you will get a B. Laugh at his dumb jokes in class and you won't be a target! This is the only class I did not get an A or A- in last term!

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MATH201
Apr 18, 2007

goes off topic a lot but still gets the point across rants about random stuff sometimes can be annoying

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MATH201
Apr 29, 2007

Class was a waste of time, all he does is talk about his life and crack jokes. If math comes eazy to you take him, becaues he is an easy A but if u struggle he is usless

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ACCT202
May 4, 2007

Oh sorry not nice

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ALG101
May 22, 2007

intro to alg. his classes were a joke. im shocked they can have a prof. of his nature at a college campus. he actually stood in class and did not teach a darn thing. he wrote problems on the board and sat down there was no direction. if you had a ? it was rudely ans. i am stunned and at the blatant disregard for students and the inst. of high learn

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STAT101
Jun 3, 2007

Funny teacher, but you have to learn on your own. Lazy students need not apply.

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MATHPCAL
Jun 25, 2007

good math teacher although some students cannot handle his fast transitions from making jokes to jumping right back into the math. do not come in late or he will make a huge deal of it. Talks way too much about airline ticket prices and the Kennedy family. (although sometimes it is very funny) overall he's INTERESTING especially for a math teacher

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MATH204
Aug 20, 2007

AWESOME Teacher. This guys deserves more chili peppers. Lots of knowledge about mathematics and plenty of other interesting stories as well.

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MATHDNO
Sep 28, 2007

He sometimes goes a little fast during class, but he was always willing to help me out when I showed up to his office!!! With a modi****of effort ANYBODY can get a decent grade. Math doesn't come easy to me, but by doing the work and asking for a little extra help I managed a B+

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ALGEBTRIG
Nov 4, 2007

awesome class. this man is so funny and very easy. he lets you use your note book for tests and quizzes and if you have a b or higher you dont have to take the final. he was always cracking jokes about the school and airline tickets. good class. definetly take

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STAT101
Jan 18, 2008

He just stands at the board and does the problems out of the book with no explanation. If you ask him anything, he just repeats it the same way. By teaching myself at home, I was able to get a B+, but I didn't really understand anything. Catch phrases you will hear daily: "MMhmm!" "Sorry. Not nice." Very flamboyant!

3.0
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STATS000
Aug 4, 2008

do your hw thats what the tests are based on so make sure you understand it. learned more about airlines then stats. he doesnt care about you and is an ass

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MATH101
Nov 26, 2008

Terrible teacher make sure you do not get him unless u wanna withdraw

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MATH121
Apr 13, 2009

helpful,nice,

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CALCU1
Apr 27, 2009

I took calc 1 with him and I loved it. He is sooo funny, I cant believe that people dont like him, he made math fun. He is helpful, you just have to ask. And you need to actually do the work assigned. Drops the lowest test score. Best math teacher ive ever had, deff most memorable.

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MATH121
Jun 19, 2009

very annoying but funny. rambles on and on about places he has been. needs to learn to focus more on the subject.

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PRECA130
Aug 4, 2009

awesome!

3.0
3.0
MATH203
Sep 11, 2009

I think he is the worst math teacher i've had! he doesn't spend any time teaching the material he keeps on talking about things he does etec. I think I will have to drop the class & get another teacher cause if I don't I will def. fail. He is funny though I gotta give him that.

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MATH203
Oct 16, 2009

This lad can be funny but his notes suck and he doesn't explain things well. doesn't have an email address or use webct. He has some bloody fascination with the Kennedy family and airlines. Puts his liberal point of veiw in what he goes off topic on. Says "MMhhm", "thats not very nice" and "punch it in and the baby talks back to you."

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MATHALG
Jan 4, 2010

one of the worst teachers, have had. course was college algebra and basically taught us pre-cal.

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MATH3009
May 28, 2010

If you do not want to lose your time do NOT take this professor. He is the worst Math professor I everhad.. He is helpless, he doesn't know how to explain things.. He spend most of the class talking about his personal life.. I do not understand how Massasoit Commu.. College has him as a Professor.. I had to withdraw and take another professor..

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MATH131
Nov 7, 2011

If you need any math explained to you, DO NOT take this teacher! All he talks about is airlines and his personal life. You are basically left to fend for yourself as far as the actual subject is concerned.

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MATH201
Nov 8, 2011

Talks more about himself and how he loves to fly. Talked down on fellow colleagues whom I've had personally as teachers. Way out of line!!!Went to dean of faculty to complain and dropped class. You Sir are unprofessional! Suggest you do the same if this happens. Time for him to go

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MATH105
Apr 1, 2012

He doesnt know how to teach the information well and when you ask questions he says rude remarks not answering what you asked.

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MATH131
May 13, 2012

At first seemed to have a great sense of humor, seemed helpful.. Wasn't at all. Feels like I was teaching myself Statistics. Not an easy subject & he just seemed for interested in himself then teaching the class. He lets you use the book but its pointless since it all doesn't make send & he doesn't help make it any easier.

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STATS131
Jun 28, 2012

This guy is rude. He runs through problems and will not take the time to explain them. At first you think he is funny, but then it gets old. I don't know if he cares about the students or not. Hes very condescending and gets a kick out it.

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MATH20301
Dec 22, 2013

If you are struggling in math I would not recommend Keating. He feels everyone is perfect in math. Teaching pace is too quick and he does not make sure you have the best understand on the material. Always goes off topic and wastes class time. And he's never on time for his class!

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MATH203
Jan 12, 2014

In my opinion he is the funniest teacher I have ever had. If I had the opportunity to take all classes with him I definitely would.

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MATH203
Grade: D-
May 15, 2014

Goes off topic often , doesn't teach the material well. Honestly if youre looking at this for College Algebra please dont do it !

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MATH131
Grade: C-
Jun 14, 2014

Professor Keating is a very difficult professor. Halfway through the semester half of our class had dropped. He goes off topic about flying often. He teaches the material very fast and seems to get annoyed when students ask questions in class. He will provide extra help but you must pursue him for it.

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MTH105
Grade: A+
Nov 4, 2014

Honestly, this was the easiest class I have taken, not many tests and if there were any they were only 3 questions. Everything is open note and open book, so there is no way you wouldn't get an A. He is hard to follow but if you passed math sophomore year of high school you should be good.

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STATS
Nov 16, 2014

If math isn't second nature and want to pass at all then don't take a class with this professor. He is rude, doesn't answer questions and will make you feel stupid for asking a question. Gets so off topic it wastes almost the whole class and he always talks about politics. Just a waste of time, half of my class dropped.

4.0
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STATS
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2014

Took Keating for Intro to Stats and Math Topics. I wish I could take every math class with him! All tests are open book and open notebook. Easy A. If you ask him a question, he's very clear and helpful. He is a very sassy man! Just laugh at his jokes and he will love you. Really good professor, cares about the students when you reach out for help.

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STATS
Dec 17, 2014

I would strongly suggest to stay away from him. Hes a funny guy and all he talks about is planes. His tests are open book but good luck trying to read his handwriting and keeping up with how fast he talks. Then if you ask him a question, he'll probably look at you stupid.

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101
Grade: A
Dec 22, 2014

He is a very funny guy! Very helpful if I have a question or need help. He wants you to succeed and if you show interest and is motivated and shows up all the time he will put his time and make sure you pass the class. Very reasonable professor as well. Will take him again for STAT.

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21316
Jan 16, 2015

I wish I found Professor Keating sooner. I took him for Statistics intercession and the 4 hours FLEW by. If you can't take humor then he isn't the professor for you. He loves telling stories and making people laugh. He is in my 7am and is willing to help ANYONE that needs help. He is extremely sarcastic and it was a GREAT course.

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PRECALC
May 6, 2015

Pay attention on the test's corrections, he always say you are wrong when you are right. If he changes your grade make sure you keep checking he did it. If you do not understand make sure you ask for extra help. He runs teaching. Sometimes comes with a answer without explain where he got from. Ask questions and you will be alright.

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MATH101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 23, 2015

Professor Keating is rude to all of the students in my class. He is quick to speak of his personal life but not so much to assist students with their work or provide clarity.

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MATH203
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 23, 2016

I took this class last semester: When you ask questions in class he tells you that you should've learned it in high-school. He expects you to do atleast 16 hours of homework a week, and HE NEVER GOES OVER IT. He then will continue to go at a fast pace and not teach his students. AWFUL.

2.0
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ALG101
Grade: C
Apr 22, 2016

Do not take!! He is awful, he thinks he's hilarious but has a very odd sense of humor. He'll even rant about politics and airline flight prices for a good 15-20 mins from time to time. As far as his teaching goes, he assumes you know how to do all the material from previous math classes at a professors level, so he WHIPS through notes. DO NOT TAKE

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MATH121
Sep 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst thing that ever happen to mathematics.

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MATH131
Grade: D-
Nov 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He's the most awful prof i have ever taken. i usually get A's and B's when it comes to math class. But ever since i took keating, i started getting F's. He's always sarcastic, and you can never see him for extra help. Hes lectures are bad, He's like solving a problem by himself and the students are irrelevant. Worst handwriting as well.

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MATH131
Jan 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Take this class at your own risk! Attendance is mandatory but if you missed one class, you will be screwed. Hard grader and the tests are much harder than the material we actually learned in class. He's also obsessed with his airline experiences. Be prepared to drop this class or dedicate yourself entirely to this class.

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STAT131
Apr 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

just like everyone else is saying this guy talks about airlines and traveling for 20 minutes of the class then just does homework problems the entire class and is basically a self learning class and he only gives a couple tests that are much harder than the material you learn in class

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
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MATH131
Grade: B+
Mar 26, 2018
Would take again

Professor Keating in my experiences in having 2 classes with him. As well as numerous side conversations. Excellent Guy! He knows his stuff very well! With 50+ years of experience in mathematics. Humorous, witty, and fresh at times. Either you really like him or dislike him. Excellent for Airplane/Travel info too! He speaks his mind.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
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3.0
STAT101
Grade: B-
May 15, 2018
Would take again

Keating was one of the professors that spoke his mind, I enjoyed his lectures and bluntness. His tests are open book/notes & it helps a lot to do your homework when it comes to the tests to look over at. Don't be afraid to ask questions either when he's going over a question or whatever, he will show as many examples till you get it.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
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3.0
MATH203
Dec 19, 2018
Would take again

I love him as a teacher. He has a lot of sass. Gives a lot of intel on things going around in school. Has lots of airplane advice. Only bad thing is his handwriting is terrible.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
2.0
4.0
MATH217
May 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Left handed so covers the notes. Speeds thru trig. Handwriting terrible. Doesnt do step by step. Doesnt fully go through things. Does his own way other than the book way sometimes

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
MATH131
Grade: C+
Aug 26, 2019
Would take again

Professor Keating is one of the nicest professors at Massasoit. He's been here pretty much the whole time the school has been open. He also talks about the airline industry and cracks jokes about everything. He also not going to teach you the useless part of the course. So you'll only learn the important parts. He'll also tell you how it really is

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
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4.0
STAT101
Grade: A
Jan 18, 2020
Would take again

Professor Keating is the realist professor you'll ever have. It's either you hate him or you love him there's no in-between. He really cares for his students, if you're willing to put the effort in he's willing to help you. He'll only teach you what he'll test you on. Be prepared to hear about airplanes and all his crazy stories :) Good luck !

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
4.0
4.0
MATH158
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2021
Would take again

Prof. Keating is a great professor and I think he should get more credit than what these reviews give him. He is extremely funny and is there for students if you need him. You get 4 open book tests which are averaged for your final grade. Homework isnt mandatory. He gets sidetracked easily talking about airplanes.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
MATH158
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2022
Would take again

If you want to take any math class in Massasoit I took two class with him back to back the best teacher to have. respected. Accessible. Every quality he have which you need in your teacher.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MATH158
Grade: B
Dec 22, 2022
Would take again

I took MATH-158: Intro to Stats with Prof. Keating, and thought he was excellent. He's very funny, and most importantly, I could tell he genuinely cared if you were willing to work with him. Honestly as well, if you've been paying attention and/or taking notes, his tests are straightforward. I'm surprised by all of the bad reviews.

Hilarious
Caring
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
STATISTICS
Grade: A
May 26, 2023
Would take again

Professor Keating was awesome! He like to make his lectures fun so this is why he tells many personal stories and experiences which I think was great! I was scared going into stats thinking I would fail the course, but I believe because of professor Keating I overachieved in this course. Please use YouTube for further understanding, it is helpful!

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
1.0
4.0
MATH158
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 15, 2023

He doesn't use Canvas which every other professor has. He doesn't have an email, so any questions or issues have to wait. The quizzes are difficult. Although its open note, his penmanship is so bad you can't write down th notes. If you miss a class especially a quiz he wont be flexible and is rude . And he rambles constantly about airlines. Awful!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
STATISTICS
Grade: A
Jun 27, 2023
Would take again

If you are generally good with math you will do well. You only get graded on the 5 tests. Your homework is up to you. He does lecture fast and has terrible writing! He has a fun sense of humor and has been at Massasoit as long as it has been there. The ARC is a huge help, use it!! He is genuinely a very nice person. I'm glad I took his class.

Respected
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 8, 2024

This instructor's performance is highly unsatisfactory. His handwriting is difficult to read, and he struggles with using the projector effectively. Additionally, he fails to update Canvas or notify students of room changes via email. Consequently, students are left to handle the majority of the learning independently.

3.0
3.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: C+
Jul 17, 2024
Would take again

Teacher is nice but his hand writing is hard to read sometimes. If you struggle in math you might have a hard time.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

77%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 19 grades
Most common grades:
A (6)
Not sure yet (3)
B (2)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(3)C(4)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(2)
Based on 23 reported grades
A: 6
Not sure yet: 3
B: 2
D-: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Hilarious (5)
Respected (4)
Graded by few things (3)
Accessible outside class (3)
Caring (3)
LECTURE HEAVY (2)
Get ready to read (2)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Ratings by Course

101

5.0

(1)

MATH112

5.0

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MATH204

5.0

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ALGEBTRIG

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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MATH105

5.0

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