Very upbeat and fun class! Awesome teacher, the best I've had! Always available during office hours and insures that every student understands what's going on!

Very nice teacher I took him for Elem. Alg and College Alg. Funny Too!!

nice guy

I love molina..his lessons go really fast but he encourages you to ask questions in order to slow him down and hes always available for extra help during office hours and communicates great(esp. through email) he's also funny as hell and runs a more relaxed easy going class

he does go kind of fast i liked the guy but his class was semi hard but he is always smiling and happy upbeat and funny however he is late to every class

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a very cool guy, calc 2 is a hard class though

Nice guy and tons of homework. He explains things in extreme detail. I wouldn't recomend taking this class if you don't have a strong Alg/Trig background. He expects you to show your process for every test problem. You can get the entire problem wronge, even you have the right answer, watch out for that, that's what tripped me up on the first test.

A lot of homework

Molina was one of the best math teachers i've had. He explained everything well and was available for questions outside of class. He also had a good sense of humor!

Took him as distance learning class for College Algebra. He was great, goes by the book, answers emails promptly. Very good about explaining if you have Q's, and good about giving partial credit on tests when applicable. The class is hard, but that's the material, not the prof. He's great!

Took Him For Distance Algebra Fall 2008. Cool, funny, friendly, and down-to-earth. Tests were almost exactly the same as homeworks. Do the homeworks and you'll be set for making an A on the test and in the class.He is also flexible if things go wrong due to illness/issues. He takes 2 weeks to grade your test. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED 4 distance classes!

this guy is awesome and I would recommend him to anyone taking remedial math. Even though its easy already, he takes the time to explain it to you in detail. There is a lot of homework but it helps you out a lot plus he lets you correct the tests for extra points.

Mr. Molina is very helpful in explaining algebra. I HATE math and his lectures are actually interesting, or at least as interesting as an algebra lecture can be!

HE IS THE ONLY MATH PROFESSOR I FOUND, WHO IS OUT OF THIS WORLD.

HE IS THE ONLY PROFESSOR I FOUND, WHO IS OUT OF WORLD. HE TEACH LIKE A FRIEND.

The best teacher i every had. Juan loves his students and is willing to work with u outside of class. He is a great teacher but his test can be quite difficult but if u ask him for help he will help. But Calculus is not meant to be easy, its challenging at times, just remeber your algebra!

Mr. molina is the beez neez! i recommend him to anyone. i took his 6wk colege algebra class over the summer & he warned us of the difficulty but u have to be willing to come to every class & study. i happen to love math, but he makes it interesting & he makes sure u understand, but he expects u to know alegbra well enough to take a college alg clas

Juan was very cool...I hate math and pulled a C. Sometimes when you as a question he tells you that it's a Elementary Alg question THEN answers it...that is the only thing I didnt like.

A great professor, very helpful, motivated, and know the material very well. Assign a lot extra credit for every test. Cal II is a hard class that's the only reason his tests are hard, but fair!!! What he covers in class, he asked in the test. Overall, highly recommend him if you really wants to learn the material... otherwise "the power is with you."

Mr. molina is a really cool guy he is always willing to help you and works really good with your schedule. he is a great guy I had to drop the class due to my schedule, but I'm looking forward to take him again.

He is really good. He explains good. He is flexible at marks. Test are hard prepare you for calculus.

I had a hard time in the class but it was due to my own circumstances; not the professor. I also took a short term online class. There is not a lot of homework but that isn't always a good thing in math. Professor Molina is SUPER helpful and available. You can tell he actually cares whether or not you are learning the material. Great teacher

I have never been very good at Math,but Professor Molina explains everything so well in his lectures.You spend alot of time working on the dry erase boards,this was very helpful because it allowed him to assist you if you were having trouble.Very relaxed professor,but he expects you to do your homework and pay attention in class.I would recommend!

The course moves quickly & covers tough material. You'll need to study both the on-line lectures and the text in order to grasp the subject in a substantial manner. I found Prof's test review sheets confusing and too long. The exams were VERY long (plan on 3+ hrs each). He grades fairly, but you'll have to study a lot. It's College Algebra!

I took Calculus I with Professor Molina. The course material is pretty tough, but I think he does a good job explaining the concepts. He is friendly and makes you comfortable to be in his class. Grades consists of about 10 quizzes (questions pulled from the assigned homework), 3 or 4 exams and the cumulative final exam. I highly recommend this guy.

Grading is very fair. I am not good at math and have worked hard this semester for what I expect to be a B after taking the final. I wish he would open up a discussion forum for students to organize through easier for questions and study groups when he is not available. A sense of community would be nice in a DL class. Overall good experience.

I took Molina for Basic Math Skills and Elementary Algebra and I can say he helped me a LOT with my math skills. He beats down on showing your work but I think it helps you to learn the concept. He's also a clever guy. Definitely recommend him as he does a good job explaining things out for you.

I highly recommend taking Juan's Calc 1 class. He makes everything very clear and wants his students to succeed. If you require extra help, he will gladly meet you for coffee at Cafe Java and clear up any and all questions. Truly a brilliant mathematician and fantastic teacher.

Calc I with Molina was hard. The tests and bookwork are hard (word problems). Makes you think conceptually. Gives enough extra credit to where you can make a A. That being said, you will work. I'm currently in calc II at UT, and it's way easier... He's really helpful though, you can go to his office hours anytime for help. Good luck!

Having Mr. Molina as a professor during my senior year for a dual-credit algebra class was amazing! He was so helpful and every Friday, he took time out of his day to tutor me and my fellow classmates. His tests ask for very specific steps and processes, but because of the assignments that were given to us, I had no problems at all!

After some teachers at Berkeley I thought any future classes would be easy. I was very wrong. The grade ratings on this are skewed. 3 people in my class made A's and it was only because of 6 hour study groups 4 times a week. That being said, he is a great teacher and wants the best for everyone. Be prepared to complete half the books problems.

Grading is all over the place depending on who you are. Several times I had to argue with him in order to get back points that other students didnt get docked even though answers were identical. On another occasion, i had 45 points deducted on a problem even though i did the correct proceedure and got the right answer

Professor Molina assigns a lot of homework because the idea is for you to understand the material in the long run, not just to pass tests. And, surprise, this idea works. The tests are actually slightly easier than the homework, and if you have questions, Professor Molina is always ready to help you out - be it through email or during office hours.

Getting back to school after years & living in US just for a year, I was really anxious about Calc I. But he made it easy for me. His classes are fun. Go to classes, and do all your homework, you won't have problem with the exam questions, there're pretty much the same material. I am so sad that my schedule didn't let me the take Calc II with him.

Great teacher! This German speaking Conquistador makes math relatable!

Best math professor at ACC he's friendly and when you need him he's there to help

Best professor

Learning Calculus with Professor Molina was a positive experience in my life. He has a great personality and his class is enjoyable. Calculus can have its ups and downs, do not give up and always push ahead.

The sheer volume of students he attends to during his office hours is insane. He has the patience of a saint and cares about his students. If you don't understand a topic, just go to his office and he will work with you. His lectures are fun and interactive. He provides clear feedback on HW and Test marks. Solid choice.

Prof Molina is very good at making concepts that look like gibberish in the book, clear on the board through explanation and specifically shown steps. He is a stickler for notation, but that just makes your understanding through practice that much more complete. Highly recommended for his wit and attention to each student's needs.

Molina is amazing. He really cares about all of his students. If you have a question, you can email him and he'll respond in minutes (usally with a diagram). He's all about notation, but he's pretty clear about what he wants. That said, if you're not interested in taking a math past 1314 he might not be the professor for you.

Professor Molina is the best! His lectures are easy to follow and he provided several examples prior to homework. His test reviews are clear and he makes himself accessible to ask questions outside of class. His tests are tough but he provided partial credit if he sees youre really trying. Overall, very caring and smart Professor!

He is clear of what he wants . Although there are lots of homework and test review every week, these assignments really help a lot when it comes to tests.

Teacher really made you work for the grade. If you have questions sometimes he wont directly answer you until he gets you to think about it. Hes available before and after class to go over any information you have questions on. Very helpful and nice. Interesting teaching style.

Mr Molina is one I would come back to. He's very knowledgeable & always willing to help . Specifically MATH 1314, where most arent as engaged being a basic math class, Molina never disappoints with witty jokes & funny scenarios. Took the 6 wk class so ALOT of hw (60 pb/night) & weekly quizzes and tests but LEGIT out of the lectures/hw. SO SHOW UP!

great professor that is always available for help outside of class. everything comes from the lectures, study all the lecture notes and you will be fine for the quizzes. offers lots of extra credit and is a tough grader but you won't make the same mistake twice.

Professor Molina stresses in the beginning of the semester what he expects. If you follow through, attend class with undivided attention, and take advantage of his office hours, you will do well; or at the least, pass the class. No matter how tedious, do the homework and the reviews for the test, they help immensely!

Prof Molina is a tough professor, to be sure. Lot's of homework, group assignments to be done outside of class, and tests that make your brain hurt. He grades meticulously, so every "i" needs to be dotted or you lose points. However, if you're willing (and able to) put in the time, he will make sure you succeed. He cares more than most I've seen.

He's very clear on what he wants to see on exams, the course is rigorous and not easy. Some of that is certainly the material, but there is a lot of homework and if you miss a line in the problem solving process you will be docked points. If however, you get the wrong answer but show all the correct steps there is more partial credit than less.

I don't understand all these negative comments, Professor Molina is a genuine mensch. If you need accommodations just ask, he's very receptive. The easiest problems he gives are on the tests. He's very specific about the formatting for some homework but if you just follow the written instructions he gives you, you won't have any problems.

I had a great time taking professor molina! He is very particular about how he wants something however he is so good at explaining! Just make sure to ask questions and put the work and you will do great! He answers emails pretty quick, believe me when I say I emailed him a lot about doubts on problems.

Great class! Learned a lot about Multivariate calculus.

Grading and homework was tough, but I left this class feeling like I know Calc 2. I didn't get above an 85 on any of the tests, but he offers enough extra credit that I still got an A.

I took Calculus 2 with Mr. Molina for my fall semester and would say it was overall a great experience! I honestly don't understand all the negative reviews about him. Don't get me wrong, he's indeed a tough grader and gives you a lot of homework problems for sure, so be prepared to do lots of assignment. Just don't skip his classes.

I haven't touched math for 6 years and took him for Cal 1 in the spring. He encouraged me to ask questions during class and patiently explained the concepts until I grasped them. Some tricky questions on the test, but always offer extra credit to make up for it. Stays after every class for office hours. Can't take him for Cal 2 other wise I would.

Molina is a very funny professor and makes the class extremely enjoyable. I wish I could take him for Calc 2

Overall a good professor. He's nice and will joke around with the students. Lot of homework and very test-heavy but it's a higher-level math class. Will answer emails on the weekends. Attendance is mandatory and the lectures can be boring but are necessary. He is very available.

Molina is the best professor I've had at ACC. I'm roughly 30 credits in and have had a myriad of "quality" in professors at this school. Molina is top tier. If you're an A student normally, you'll do well in (and love) his class. If you're just showing up for class and don't care about grades you'll hate it. Wish he did Calc 2 and 3 online.

Not for everyone, but I loved him. He's personable, and engages his students. Will answer your questions, but you have to make it clear what you're asking. Expect a good amount of homework. Also expect him to grade exactly how he tells you he will. Follow his process and do the homework and by EOY you'll feel like you know calc II front and back.

do the work, and you will be ok. plenty of extra credit. make sure to take good notes and follow his process, and repeat it on tests to get all points. he can be a little slow at times.

I took this class in Fall 2024. Lots of homework is assigned, but it is necessary in order to do well in this class. Calculus 2 is known to be difficult and is often said to be more difficult than Calculus 3 (me included). I think he tried his best to make the course as easy as possible. Extra credit is awarded for attending office hours.

He can be kind of intimidating during lectures, but he guides you through the problems very well. He's pretty straight to the point with the content, assigns a lot of hw that can take a while to finish, but overall I enjoyed the class. The test problems are the same from lectures and worksheets. I would take him again for calc 1.

Funny guy, with interesting lectures. Calc 2 was tough, went through >2 notebooks of paper throughout the whole ordeal. Tests make up 90% of the grade, grades very harsh. (Got an 80% on a test I got all the answers correct). Be concise with your work. Gives 15 possible points of EC/test as well as final replaces lowest test. Definitely a grind.