Goes too fast, doesn't seem to explain clear enough

Had him for Math 22, he was okay, but he's much better @ math 22 (calc)

Goes uber fast, but the h/w helps and the exams are pretty easy

Found him much better at Business Calculus (Math 22) than in Matrix Algebra (Math 23). He is a decent teacher who wants you to understand math well. He gives you lots of help with tests and quizzes. His curve is weird (93 is a B+).

HE's really easy. He gives you practice midterms and exams that are exactly like the real ones. Its pretty hard to get lower than a C in his classes. Especially because if you are, he'll curve it so you get at least a B

Easy/basic homework and tests. Just follow sample tests and you should be fine. Make sure to turn in homework on time since it's not accepted after class starts!

if you do the homework and study his practice exams you should have no problem getting an a in the class the practice tests are almost the same as the real tests

easy, helpful teacher! his course packets are great for midterms and finals. :)

Straight-forward testing, a bunch of homework, yet boring lectures. Many cheat because enforcement is scarce. Looks like Colonel Sanders. Office resembles a scene from the movie, "Seven."

The best kept secrect of pre-business majors. ;)Only take classes with him. He's excellent.

Not a bad teacher, however, my advice skip lectures in general because they are unnecessary. The material is easy to pick up, especially if consistent with doing homework.

You can't get a better calc teacher then Ratliff. Even though you can't understand him, his test and quiz packets are VERY helpful, he basically gives you the answers and changes a number or two on the real exam. Just do your homework, very important.

Hi is a very dedicated and organized math teacher. Although his lectures may tend to get confusing, his classroom structure is so organized I am very amazed. Also, he basically gives us the test through his practice packets.

He's a nice guy. It's just he goes too fast. He has a lot to cover though so how can you blame the guy? Hahaha. It's an easy class though so as long as you do your homework and read the book your okay. :)

buy the midterm packets; they are the best $1.60 you'll ever spend for any class as the tests and quizzes are based on them. don't even buy the textbook. copy the homework and don't bother going to lecture because you won't understand him. easy class!

he's really easy. gives you exams beforehand. however, beware cuz his lectures zoom by. make sure you go over the book before or after lectures.

I used to go to his lectures and try to make sense out of the materials, but it's pointless. All you need to do is copy the HW out of the solutions guide, study the quiz and the packet, and you're all set! Got an A at the end... he's so easy!

Midterm and final are just like what is in the study packet. Just copy the homework from somebody. Lectures very fast and writes on every inch of the board. No reason really to attend lecture.

Ratliff is a real nice guy and his class is a cinch if u turn in the hw, study 4 quizzes and midterms, and cram for final. Advice: study for the tests and make sure to turn in hw on time. If you don't understand what he writes on the board ur not alone!

mr ratliff is sooo nice! if you go to his office hours, he is ALWAYS there and ready to help. also, if you have a question and ask him through email, he always responds within a day. he's a great teacher

EASY class...he gives you all the exams in advance, just changes the numbers on the real thing...make sure you turn in HW, it's a big part of your grade. Nice guy,gives you your grade for exams on the same day. I just memorized stuff and ended up w/an A.

Math 22 was so easy, just practice with the hw and you'll ace the class. Math 23 however, sucks! The tests are all T/F, it's so tricky that even if you know the stuff you'll sit there staring at it.

This guy may be boring as heck, but he is a really nice guy. Always looks to give the student the benefit of the doubt. Also, those practice tests are worth their weight in gold! don't bother studying anything else for the tests!

Really easy class. His lectures are a bit hard to understand, but he gives you all the quizzes and exams in advance, he changes the numbers for the real thing.E-mails you exam grades the same day. nice guy.

easys class as long as you turn it in your homeworks in time and study the midterm package for the quizes and exams. easy A.

Goes so fast in lecture. should slow down and should have given at least 2 hours for the final instead of an hour and a half. an hour and a half was way too rushed for a final and it is very hard to check over the work and finish 100 questions.

This guy is soo awesome. He's the type of person you could draw or hang out with. He seems to be hard but he's very helpful. Always go to discussion, they help. Do your homework too. Really, Ratliff Rocks Ass! And it's hilarious when he raises his pointer finger and say "Ah"

His writing sucks. I can write**** better with my toes than he does with his hands. Nonetheless, his class is very easy IF AND ONLY IF you do all the homework assignments.

Although his lectures can be confusing, he tries his best to cover all the materials needed. His writing are at times hard to read. However, if you cannot understand his lectures or homework problems, he is extremely helpful during his office hours. He is passionate about the subjects. Be sure to attend all the lectures, or you will be lost.

Took two classes with him. Just gotta show up and do the work and practice tests are provided for you so the class was very easy. Id be concerned if anybody couldnt pass his class.

He is a really nice person and a great teacher. His class is not considered intersting, but i still love it.

confusing teacher at times but his reader makes up for all the help you need on midterms.

Not a difficult class. Lots of extra points are given. Vector spaces can be really confusing and abstract but the material is generally easy to understand.

very nice professor. may be a little confussing at times but always very helpful and considering. provides practice exams that are extrememly helpful.

The nicest teacher ever. He cares about his students. If you have any problems/concerns, he would be happy to help. Attendance is checked through homework (you have to turn in/pick up your homework every morning before class starts).

Ratliff is cool. He's always in his ofc during his hrs and he genuinely wants his students to do well. Altho a 1 hr class makes his lectures lightning quick (so you might as well come at the end to pick up/drop off your daily HW), as long as you read the text you should do fine. Do not miss any discussions, and make sure to pick up HW daily!!!

Great professor, great man.

He's is a very good teacher. Does the math problems super fast. The class to me is severely easy after taking 9A/9B. Just taking the class for fun. FOh Soh. Lots of homework. Its only fun the first hour after that it becomes tedious. Everything is super easy. if you people want to see hard take 9A and 9b with foreign teachers. T_T

not a hard teacher, but calculus is never easy. He gives you the practice midterms and quizzes and they are VERY similar to the actual tests. Kind of hard to understand and lectures very fast, but overall pretty easy (do the homework). I got an A without much studying

Prof. Ratliff is a great professor. He wants his students to do well. He tries to do most of your hw with you in class so you wont have much to do.

Prof. Ratliff is a really nice professor....however, the class isn't as easy as it may sound. Go to lectures, discussions and his office hours.

He's not that good at lecturing and he goes extremely fast. However, Practices quizzes and Midterms are all the in the blue book, which is extremely helpful. It is pretty much the same as the test. Lots of free floating extra credit. Do all your hw or you will get docked, go to discussion for xtra credit. Do all this= A

hes a pretty caring teacher; he wants you to pass the class so theres a bunch of extra credit on homework. the homework and stuff you need to do to get a good grade. just know the stuff in his blue book. hes old and funny. its a really easy class. he's basically giving you an A. if you dont get one. youre dumb. lol

Really easy class. He gives practice midterms and practice quizzes with answers. Does almost all the homework problems during lecture. Attendance is a must, he will deduct points if you don't attend class. He does take attendance by turning in homework assignments during lecture. He is a great professor. I would recommend him.

He does go over the material really fast, but he has no choice because this class does cover a lot of materials. He seems very nice..he sincerely looks like he wants us to pass the class, and tries not to do surprise us in anyway in the course. i really liked ratliff

He is a great professor. It is difficult to keep up if calculus is new to you, but the discussions help a lot. He is very nice and an easy grader. He even let me take a midterm that I missed.

easy A if you actually look at what he's doing, and if go to class and try.

Extremely easy class!!! He goes over the homework in class and hands out all the quizzes and midterms practice problems. Gives out lots of extra credit points by the end of the quarter. Best math teacher ever!!!!

HANDS DOWN BEST MATH TEACHER. He shows compassion in teaching Calculus for Business students. His lectures definitely help when it comes to homework, quizzes, and midterms. If you go to every lecture, you are pretty much guaranteed an A or a B. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOK; it is definitely not necessary.

he is very nice. lectures arent clear. but the only important thing in his class are just homework, which he goes over. book is not necessary. just study from the study guide for midterms and finals. easy A.

Good teacher. Easy just listen and take notes and study themhe gives you practice midterm that is same as midterm with different numbers. ALL MULTIPLE CHOICE.EASY!!!!!!!!

Very efficient, always prepared, & above all, a kind and experienced individual. Lectures may be unclear because of all the material that has to be covered in a short amount of time, but Ratliff is easily accessible. 10 quizzes, 3 midterms (MC), daily homework, tons of extra credit. Go to class, pay attention, & get an A/B. No need to buy the book.

Prof. Ratliff might be unclear & might go over the materials fast but he is by far, the BEST math Prof. that i've had at UCR. just gotta really pay attention in class. He's very nice & chill! :] TA's are very helpful ESPECIALLY john dusel. easy class if you do all of your work, go to discussions and actually LEARN the materials.

People think it is a hard class because it goes by so fast, but it is an easy class because a lot of help is offered. The TA's are extremely helpful. The book is not needed never opened mine. There are 3 midterms and the 3 midterm is considered your final. Dont mess up in the beginning!!!!

Math 22 is an extremely difficult class because they shrink almost two years worth of math into one quarter. Ratliff tries his best to make everyone pass. If you fail with ratliff, even though it is a tough class, you might as well drop out of college! John Dusel is the best TA for this course! I'm so glad I switch my prof to Ratliff!

He's one of the best math teachers. He does go a lil fast but he offers tons of EXTRA CREDIT. If you need help, look for it in the beginning dont wait! Dont miss class!If you need help go to your TA. I loved my TA: John Dusel, he is very helpful&was basically making everything clear. Class was easy! If you have taken Calc before it is an easy A!

Ratliff's course was not easy, but he designed the class so that bonus points and incentives are given for doing homework each time, going to class on the days he checks attendance, and extra credit for participation in discussion. The material is hard, but he knows what he's talking about. Not a walk in the park, but you can pass.

Definitely can pass with at least a B. Don't waste money on textbook (mandatory Webassign). His lectures go super fast so go to office hours. TA's are EXTREMELY helpful. His practice midterms are similar to tests. 3 midterms. Offers a lot of extra credit. As annoyed as I was during the course I definitely recommend him though.

If you have to take Math 22, take it with him. He gives study guides that are EXACTLY like the midterms and quizzes. Always do the homework, if you don't do it, expect to get a low grade. He gives a lot of extra credit in the end. An easy B class, but I got an A.

He's the EASIEST math professor ever! He's chill about everything including make up midterms! The only thing is that he takes attendance 10 times throughout the quarter. But all the things he talked about in the lectures will be on the hw so make sure you be there! And his midterms are EXACTLY the same as the practice midterms! So take him!

The class is tough, but it's only because they crammed three classes into one. It's not his fault he has to rush through the course. He tries to make things as easy as possible for students like providing practice midterms and quizzes. He's very lenient and tries to give bonuses wherever he can. Overall a good teacher.

Ratliff was a great professor. Although his lectures were crammed with multiple sections, he was clear and understandable. I don't understand how students can't do well in his class. His midterms and finals are almost identical to the practice exams.

this class is very fast paced. i rarely went to class because it was useless, but u will be deducted points if u miss class, i learned everything from the online hw and my TA. he gives u practice midterms and they are almost identical to the actual midterm. take him hes not too bad, funny guy.

Class is very boring and very fast paced. don't underestimate his age, he can be hard to understand and is not loud-spoken but you should try to understand. if you studied, it should be an easy a. tests are multiple choice and staright to the point. pretty easy.

Ratliff is a very good math professor. This is a fast paced class so make sure you attend the lectures as he sometimes takes attendance. His quizzes and midterms are identical to the practice ones included with the syllabus. Homework was easy. Pay attention in class and you will definitely pass.

This class is tough if you underestimate it. takes attendance so make sure to go to lecture but he will tell you what days he is going to take attendance. a soft spoken professor so make sure you can hear him. the course is fast paced but thats not his fault. hes a nice guy and tries to help students out with bonus points whenever he can.

He talked extremely fast. The problems he went over in class were just like the homework ones, just different numbers; same concept. I learned solely from the online hw. It teaches you and at your own pace. No point in rushing to copy down his notes. Just do the hw. Extremely nice and goes to all extents to help you out.

The class is fast paced due to the amount of material he has to cover. However, if you took calculus before, the class is mostly review. Ratliff is very compassionate about the subject and understanding of students. Students are given multiple opportunities to raise their grades. He is probably one of the best professors I've had so far.

You shall not Pass! this dude looks like Gandoff! but all kidding a side this guy is a awesome teacher you just got to keep up with the work and youll be fine. Clearly show in class examples that are helpful for the exam.

He is one of the best I've ever had in math. He is really great at explaining calculus. He grades fairly and helps your grade with review sheets for every quiz and exam. His notes are sufficient and no tb is required. He tries his best to help us learn the material by offering extension help. He tells you when he takes attendance. Work for Easy A!

Very easy class. He tells you exactly what kinds of problems to expect on the quizzes and mid terms, so there is no excuse for you not to get a good grade in this class. Going to lecture is not necessary unless you don't understand something. Usually the worked out problems he gives you are all you need to understand the material.

Louis Ratliff truly is an inspiration. He looks like he is in in his 70s and yet he never fails to be punctual. One thing that really makes professor Ratliff memorable is that he values the principles of a student more than that of the students grades.