He was very helpful to my group and even assisted us with our project.I though Curve grading was great; if you're actual grade is c, then there's a possibility that you can get a b. Do great on the first exam! Make a good impression-it will really help.

no longer doing a bell curve! he now grades on a solid block: 80-100=A, 70-79=B,60-69=C,etc. Gives interesting lectures and one class each week is dedicated to homework time where you can earn extra credit! Also allows extra credit for attending events outside of class. His accent is not difficult to understand and his class is great! Very fair.

Don't take this class unless you intend to work hard. You MUST come to class,do your homework, and be brave enough to ask questions in class if you don't understand. For extra credit, you can work hw probs on the board (be brave..do it!). He grades on a nice curve (80+ is an A). It was hard, but I really enjoyed the class. It was very interesting.

Don't take if you don't like math. I do. He was very interesting, unusual teacher. I enjoyed.

Very hard class. I did horrible on tests, but plenty of extra credit is available to boost your grades. You have to do your homework, go to class, and to Q and A's if you want to do well. He is very friendly and funny, may seem a little intimidating , but if you need help then you should seek it after class.

Don't let his tests get you down. His tests are impossible for everyone, not just you. If you work hard, it is possible to go from an F to an A. Gives plenty of chances for you to bring up your grade so there are no worries. Even gives you an option to retake 2 of your previous exams. Great teacher

Forget the accent, his grading makes up for it. Tests are tough (even open book), but the final consists of re-taking 2 tests. All homework counts as extra credit. Big extra credit assignment at end of semester.

Not an easy class, but if you work for it there is no reason not to get an A. His goal is fo ryou to learn the material and he could care less about a grading system. Lots of extra credit opportunitys, but remember, you will work very VERY hard for this class, but you will get so much out of it. Very few people didn't have an A at the end.

i loved his class!!! ton of extra credit you can get! class is still hard you have to get close to the math lab and the people in it. it doesnt matter if you fail all of his test the extra credit can make up for it. final is just redoing two of his test with just different numbers and you dont even have to do it.

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I had him for Statistics and Calculus. I don't think this professor was hard, but I certainly think the material was! However, like anything in life - if it's hard, it means you might be learning something! His examples and homework problems would clearly illustrate the flaws in our logic or questions. I feel much more prepared for the next level.

Very challenging professor, but the only way he will let you fail is if you simply don't try. There's tons of extra credit so that even if you do fail something you can make up for it. One thing that I did think was slightly annoying was that he wants everything typed; other than that I learned a lot from him.

He is a good professor and he knows what he is talking about. I would not recommend this class to anyone who was not a math major, for it is not an easy class. He gives very hard test and homework, and requires everything to be typed up that is turned it. He also gives lots of chances to get extra credit.

you're either going to love or hate him. he is hard, but he gives you every opportunity to make a good grade in the class. I was working full time and in school full time and while the class was time consuming and challenging it is not impossible. love the grading system. loved him.

Amazing teacher. Emphasizes class interaction and discussion. Goes on a point system, but class is not as competitive as others make it seem to be. There are enough points from classwork alone to get WAY over an A+. He is very intelligent and very fair. He has high mathematical standards, but gives RIDICULOUS amounts of extra credit opportunities.

Amazing teacher!! Emphasizes class interaction and discussion. Goes on a point system, but class is not as competitive as others make it seem to be. There are enough points from classwork alone to get WAY over an A+. He is very intelligent and very fair. He has high mathematical standards, but gives RIDICULOUS amounts of extra credit opportunities.

This class is very challenging, and he uses a unique grading style. It seems next to impossible to meet the required points to get an A at first, but there are numerous opportunities at the end of the semester to get lots of points. If you pay attention do presentations, it is easy to get a "B".

Not an easy class. He has his own ways of teaching and unique grading system which worked out very well. Attendance is not mandatory, but you don't want to miss single class, If you want high score. Easy to get score from presentations. He covers more materials compare other professors and you will be more than ready for Linear Algebra2 at the end.

Not an easy class. He has his own ways of teaching and unique grading system which worked out very well. Attendance- not mandatory, but you dont want to miss single class unless you dont care about score. Easy to score thru presentation. He covers more materials compare other professors and you will be more than ready for higher courses at the end.

he is a very good professors and he knows how many of his students are working hard and who are not, his points system makes students to learn more present more and talk more in class at first it may seem that the points are easy to get but in the middle it does get hard but he gives a lot of opportunities to bring ur grade up work with his pace

He is a very good teacher for calc 2. he makes the subject easier and his grading system is very intimidating as you want to attend the class because to get more points it helps in learning new stuff too. he knows his stuff and covers more material too. at first it may seem that it is an easy A no but need work with his pace and you are good to go

Hard homework, hard tests. Grading system is cumulative points & you can't lose them once earned. He gives no partial credits though, so earning points is tough. I had never had Calculus before, and I learned a lot. But I still only got a C, which is disproportional to the amount of work I put into this class.

Very smart, but doesn't have the best teaching method for this subject. He writes mostly proofs so when an assignment or test comes up, you're screwed. I wouldn't recommend him for Linear Algebra

Great Professor! Goes in depth with calculus and you will learn alot! I recommend him if you are a math major! or atleast are intrested in mathematics.

He has his own teaching method, which scares the living crap out of students throughout the semester, but will start giving assigments and tests more often towards the end of the semester.

Overall an easy class if you PARTICIPATE and do your homework,but a lot of not so easy content to cover.

The basis of the class is proofs and presentation. So you could expect to have to present proofs. If you do this you can get an easy A and even finish early because of the point system. Struggling and staring at math problems for an hour is the only way to learn proofs

Grade determined by a points system, tests aren't required. If you participate in class regularly you will get an A and finish class early. I finished ~6 weeks early. He expects the students to teach each other and acts more as a guide for the class. When he teaches he is very well spoken. Very sarcastic and funny! Wouldn't recommend for calc!

This class will make you THINK. The professor works on a point system so don't miss out and PARTICIPATE! Also, keep up with the assignments and class. Don't miss unless you ABSOLUTELY have to.

This class works on a point system. As long as you participate & do the homework you should be OK. I'm good at math, so this was easier for me. He teaches, but then likes to have the students teach a problem and become the teacher to other students. This does make you think! I really like is he makes you understand WHY you do something. Good class.

AMAZING. If you are a math person you will absolutely love him because he explains concepts pretty well, and he uses a point system which is almost nothing to worry about! Participate somewhat, do the assignments, and you're going to get a B without trying. I learned a lot because I enjoyed his teaching although it was different. Would recommend!

Dr. Derado used a point system that makes it very easy to do well in this class even if you don't understand the material 100% of the time. Points can be earned by going to "Math Talks," answering questions in class, and on assignments and tests. He also allows you to use any resource (including Wolfram Alpha) on assignments and tests.

Great class. Difficult subject. He makes it easy to understand the concepts, and he will go over it as thoroughly as needed. Grades in a way that makes it so easy to get a B and a little challenging to get an A. I never used any books, took notes on what I needed, and passed with an A. Assignments are CRUCIAL. Do not feel discouraged by the tests.

Easiest Calculus class if you actually participate. There will be no homework overload, no forced textbook purchase or no boring lectures. You can not "lose" points and it is possible to guarantee an A without even taking the final. The student-given lectures are a source of controversy but if you defeat your public speech anxiety, it will be easy.

Honestly one of the easiest class I've taken, especially if you like math. Its Stress Free, but you have to pay attention. He helps you if you need it. Ask questions if you are confused he will go over it. Its also good to get in his good graces, do so by participating. You can do nothing until the last month and still make a B in his class.

pay attention and you'll pass

Since this class is based off of participation I struggled to maintain my B because I am shy. As I grew in his class I became more open to ask him questions and he was more than willing to help! His class is not just based off of what you learn in class you also need to be self motivated and learn at home.

The tests are all based on the homework and the in class assignments. So if you go to class, participate, do homework, you will do just fine. He is a fair grader, funny and approachable. Lots of opportunities to make a great grade.

He has an unique point based system which only helps you. The best way to get points is with participating in class and do the group work. Ask many questions during the group work and he will guide you to the correct answer. His mid term was hard but he put up a slightly altered version of it online for you to work. I would recommend.

I'm 98% sure all the reviews from this semester are from two people reposting over and over. Prof Derado is awesome. His point grading system mean youre grade can only ever go up. There is literally no penalty for missing assignments or doing poorly on a test. Points can be earned through participation, homework problems and tests. Very low stress.

Easy A class, if you participate during the lecture he will give you points. you might get an A before the ends of the semester and probably focus on your other classes.

Dr. Derado has a very unique grading scheme. It ends up making receiving a good grade in the course rather simple. If you show up, participate, and do some of the required work, you will pass. The professor is very interested in the history of mathematics. His eyes light up whenever he talks of such things. That is always fun.

His point grading system mean youre grade can only go up. There is literally no penalty for missing assignments or doing poorly on a test. Points can be earned through participation, homework problems and tests. Very low stress. He does not care. It is quite wonderful. Take him in a heavy load course. Easiest class thus far. JUST SHOW UP

I actually quite enjoyed this class because I had an amazing group and felt like I could go to others with questions. Sometimes what you have to do on assignments could be clearer, but in the end, if you show up with a good attitude and at least try you will be completely fine. Just have a good attitude and he'll like you. He's great!

This professor is great. This is my second semester in a row taking him and I've enjoyed both of them. He's kind, fun, and I always feel like I'm going to be successful in the class even if I don't completely understand all of it. I've made some of the best friends I've met here through his group projects. You'll really enjoy his class.

Active learning class. Requires the student to put in effort and is not spoon fed. This is not an issue for students trying to learn. There is a lot of group work, so team up w/ another good student. The grading is black or white. It's completely right or wrong, so be precise and clear.

Very unique grading system where nothing counts against you. For example, going up to the board to solve a problem, 3 points. Group worksheets worth 10-20 points handed out each week, and whatever points you get gets added to your grade. Plenty of people earned B's in like 2 months and stopped coming. Super easy, but didn't learn much.

"Low stress" is the best way to describe any class taught by him. You can earn an A or B before the semester is over & stop coming (attendance is optional). Tbh, I didn't learn much at all from him but got an A. If youre just taking him for fun and want an A, then do it. But if you're like a math major and NEED to know this stuff, DO NOT take him.