Best math professor I hv ever had and for the 1st time ever felt comfortable in a math class. Mark is a great professor whose main goal is to make sure that you understand the material. Many of his in class quizzes are in groups and his homework is a good amount. His exams cover exactly what is covered in lecture w no surprises. A++ professor.

Best math professor I hv ever had and for the 1st time ever felt comfortable in a math class. Mark is a great professor whose main goal is to make sure that you understand the material. Many of his in class quizzes are in groups and his homework is a good amount. His exams cover exactly what is covered in lecture w no surprises. A+ professor.

Mark is a phenomenal professor. He teaches Calculus a little different but it forced you to really understand the "why" of the concepts, versus just doing a bunch of mindless example problems. His homework is very time consuming but leads to a better understanding of the material. If you put in the work you will do well!

The teacher and the way he teaches are very good. I enjoyed this class actually. However, since this is a specially structured class that is different from a normal pre- calculus, you cannot get enough practice problems outside of class that reflect the types of questions you will encounter. The questions are from the HW, but they tweaked a bit.

This class was definitely unique in respect to what most people have prob. been exposed to in high school, however his method of teaching hard subject was superb. He does not assume you know what you shouldn't, he doesn't rely on you to teach yourself, and he actually is passionate about teaching. By far my favorite teacher.

Great teacher, but his tests are really hard, the class average is usually low C high D average on them.

Mark is a must take if you actually want to learn math, or need to learn math for your major. If you are just trying to skate through his class and never look at math again I would probably look at another teacher. His class is tough, but if you stick it out, do the homework, and go to office hours, you will pass, and you will learn calculus.

He gives amazing lectures that are truly engaging and do not allow you to just sit back and play on your phone. He is up there trying to give us the best understanding possible through his awesome teaching ability. You have to study. No lie. If you put in at least 1 hr a day just to study and re-watching his lecture, you will succeed in his class.

Best teacher I've ever had!

If you go to class, pay attention and do the homework, you'll pass this class with flying colors. The tests are difficult but are usually VERY similar to material covered in class. Mark's teaching style focuses on the big picture of Calculus, which helps you to really understand what's going on. He also posts all lectures online- very helpful!

Truly Remarkable Mark

Mark is by far one of the best math teachers at ASU. He puts up all his lectures online and if you take the time to review the material outside of class you will pass this class easy. His class is very critically thinking oriented which is why I liked it so much; you will gain a much deeper understanding of math on the whole. Would recommend.

I feel so conflicted with how I feel about Mark. He made me view topics in a completely new aspect and thinking process and made sense of things; however, I had to SLAVE to understand the concepts better and his "new" style of teaching is completely different than other professors so his tests different from the hw so it was extremely difficult.

I have so much to say and not enough characters. If you want to learn more about the class look up Mat 270 Ashbrook on youtube, he posts all lectures for all his classes. Also, look up reformed calculus. If you want to deeply understand how math relates to real life go for it!

Mark is the most engaging lecturer I've ever met at ASU. You will hear many students complain about how this isn't a 'typical' calc course--pay no mind to them. Approach the lessons with an open mind and you will gain a solid understanding. He provides the necessary tools, but you'll have to think critically and apply knowledge for success.

He is an awesome professor. I had him for both MAT 270 and MAT 271 (calc 1 and 2) and am very sad to have to take a new professor for calc 3, MAT 272!! I would recommend him only to those wanting to learn. He gives you such a deeper understanding of math, how calculus works, what calculus is, and how it can be used today. What an awesome professor

A nice human being and a very good professor! unfortunately I failed his class because I didn't attend lectures but I am taking this class again next semester to get an A. I highly recommend Prof. Mark for 270 he posts his lecture videos on youtube.

Great choice for Calculus classes.

Teaches you the "why" behind all of the methods you have been mindlessly trained to do. Dumbs procedures down in a non-patronizing way and explains things in massive depth. (Even posts all his lectures online!) Makes jokes here and there and really cares about whether or not he is making sense. Greatest professor I've had!

Mark is a fabulous teacher! He focuses on the why instead of the how, which really helps you understand what calculus is all about. The tests are all conceptual and can be tricky, but you don't have to memorize many procedures. Hes a great teacher and I highly recommend him if you are going on to take harder calculus classes!

Third class with this professor, and he's a good lecturer. Tests are very difficult, but this class is insanely hard. Expect tons literally TONS of homework, pop quizzes, and ridiculous exams. Do all the homework, do decent on quizzes, and go to office hours, and you'll pass.

There were 60 people in my class this semseter, 15 dropped, 10 failed. There is a lot of webwork that is doable if you have a chegg account. The tests are worth 30% of your grade and the final (which is very hard) is worth 30%. You can fail every test and with the curve get a C overall. I got 70% on everything and 100% on HW and got a B+ overall.

Professor Ashbrook is truly an amazing professor! His class is very hard, don't get me wrong, but if you actually put in work, you will get an A. If you see people here complaining about how hard his class was, it's because they have a poor work ethic. If you actually try to understand calculus and put in the work, you'll do just fine.

Mark's take on teaching Calculus is very interesting, be ready for a lot of homework. Tests require careful reading of the questions and aren't based on doing actual problems. Shows you the why, but can't say it really prepares you for calculus II.

Mark is the greatest math professor I have ever taken. Instead of teaching math in terms of carrying out formulas, he teaches the logic and philosophy behind them. Is this teaching style uncommon for calculus, yes. However, this style of teaching prepares students well for upper-divison math courses. Mark is the reason I switched my major to math.

Easily the best math teacher I've ever had. His class is super conceptual which is weird being a math class, but it helps you to understand what calculus actual is and how it can actually be used in the real world. I struggled initially, but found that once I started watching his posted lectures I was able to make sense of everything going on

Mark is an outstanding lecturer. Despite having already taken Calculus BC and scoring a 5 on the AP test, I left the class with a much better understanding of calculus. That being said this class is not an easy A. There is frequent homework. The tests are moderately difficult, and there are occasionally pop quizzes.

Dr. Ashbrook is one of the best Math teachers here at ASU. Calculus is a new and hard subject so I expected the C+ I got but what I learned and taken with me has been crutial in my education and how I think about my major. I would recommend him to anyone who wants to REALLY learn Calc and how to think, not just a grade

I had Ashbrook for MAT270 & 271. If you do not understand math, or do not want to try to understand, do not take his class. He puts a strong emphasis on conceptual knowledge. Test questions are often further applications of things done in class. Attendance is taken every day and he records his lectures. He's helpful but makes you work for it.

Prof Ashbrook was very knowledgable and prepared for class. He was also always accessible and so were the TAs. I enjoy math, but this class was difficult. Set yourself up for success in the beginning; do the readings, do the homework, and go to office hours.

Learned so much from him. He made me have the "math is so cool" moment so many times in his class and he is very accessible outside of class to help. He and his TA were so helpful, kind, and funny, I truly enjoyed this class. Would recommend to anyone interested in math!

Although his class was very difficult, I learned a lot of new calculus concepts I have never thought before. His tests are pretty hard, but it seems like he curves his tests. A lot of effort needs to be put into his class in order to pass. Overall, he seems like a pretty kind person who cares about his students.

Flat out, responds to questions in under 2 hours, and he's not condescending... Anyone that's taken an online class before knows what I'm talking about.

I found professor Mark Ashbrook to be an amazing teacher. He has inspired me to learn statistics on my own time outside of school.

Ashbrook's class was difficult but enjoyable. It was by far the best calculus class I have taken in terms of thoroughly teaching the subject. There is a significant amount of homework, but it isn't busy work. Besides homework additional studying will be required for tests. Ashbrook is very accessible with office hours and responds to emails quickly

Marks lectures focuses a lot on helping students understand math concepts instead of just knowing how to use formulas. Goes through lots of practice problems in class. I learn a lot from every class. Quiz almost every class but is easy if you pay attention in class. HW load for MAT 170 is manageable. Highly recommend for those who want to learn!

Mark gives an interesting class based on conceptual concepts, Id found math boring before but this class renewed my interest in it. Its a lot of homework, but I strongly recommend this class to anyone continuing with math in the future.

People like to complain and say that Mark is a bad professor, doesn't teach, etc. If you actually enjoy how math works and are not interested in learning procedures to solve problems, but rather would like to learn the concepts behind calculus 2 concepts, then this class is for you. Mark is an EXCELLENT professor, don't expect him to hold your hand

There are many negative comments about Mark that doesn't do him justice. Yes this class is hard and yes he is intimidating to go to ask questions but he genuinely cares for his students and want them to understand the mechanisms behind the process to solve problems. You have to put in the work, memorizing formulas to plug and chug will not work

Exceptional lecturer but very demanding. Lectures are recorded and put on YouTube. He is very dedicated to teaching and wants to teach you well. He is very helpful in office hours. He expects students to ask good questions and seek help. He can be a bit intimidating, but is a very nice person at heart. Exams are curved.

Mr. Ashbrook is a professor that gets unreasonably criticized. He encourages participation and answers questions when they are asked. Some comments say he is condescending but in my class, he never shot down anyone for asking questions. On a final note, of course the class is difficult, it's calc 2. His conceptual teaching method makes it easier.

Prof. Ashbrook teaches a hard class for most but he's a good teacher. Me personally I liked his theory driven Calc II, it gives a perspective on how to problem solve in math. He was easy to reach via email and office hours in which he was helpful in answering question. I recommend him if you want to have a calc class that makes you think.

Mark's a chill teacher - the fact that he prefers to be called by his first name reflects this. Incredibly challenging and work-heavy class, but it's very rewarding once it's done. Tests are a substantial portion of the grade, but there are small amounts of extra credit available on each. You have to work hard and step out of your comfort zone.

If you have to take 271, take Ashbrook. No matter what, this class is going to be the most difficult class you have ever taken, thus, it is better to take it with a teacher who knows the material well. The ONLY way you will succeed in this class is by actually putting in effort, gone are the days you can sleep your way through class. Good luck!

It's Calc 2, so you WILL need to work for a good grade. Tests are extremely difficult, and Ashbrook's office hours are required for a good grade. There was a small curve for all of the tests, which prior professors I had for this course did not do, so Ashbrook definitely gives you extra opportunities for a good grade. Solid professor and recommend.

He gives good lectures and records them all. After every test he goes over the questions people struggled with the most. There is lots of homework and it's a difficult class, but he really cares about people succeeding. Don't be afraid to ask questions; he can be a bit condescending but he will always clarify what you are stuck on.

Calc 2 is hard for most but Ashbrook teaches it in a different way than most. Homework can be difficult but if you email him or the TA then you can get some help or the question can get fixed. Cool guy, good class, a fun challenge.

Most valuable course sequence Ive ever taken! Marks class is the fair in that if you put in the work and truly attempt to learn the material you will not only receive a good grade, but you will become a better thinker as well. This class is conceptually based which is invaluable for more difficult courses in which application is vital. He cares!

At first, he may seem like an unfair and irrational teacher, but as the semester goes on, it is clear that he wants his students to learn and conceptually understand the material rather than just spewing random knowledge. He makes you work for your A and it will not come easy, but he is a great guy and I would recommend taking his class.

I had Prof. Ashbrook for MAT 271 and MAT 272, and he is by far the best math instructor I have ever had. His passion for math is infectious and his approach to calculus is unlike any other, so that you may understand the fundamental truths behind the discipline. This class is undoubtedly challenging, but Mark makes it all very well worth it.

No matter who you take, Calculus is going to require you to put some extra time in. Fortunately, Mark really helps with this by uploading lectures online. If you use this to review was you learn in class, homework and test are very doable. Lectures are engaging and it's easy to follow along. Mark is pretty light-hearted about things, great class.

Professor Ashbrook is easily one of the best math professors I've had. He emphasizes the theory behind each equation and presents material using modern technology. He's tough, but if you put in the effort to understand the material, you will have a deeper understanding of how math works. Plus, you can check out his YouTube for all past lectures.

Taking Ashbrook's Calc III class is so worth it! He does a very good job of building on concepts, using concrete visuals, and giving reasons as to why a lot of multivar. and vector calculus concepts are structured the way they are. You can tell that he is really passionate about this area of calculus, and I really enjoyed the class discussions.

Calc II is a hard class on its own, but Professor Ashbrook offers lots of resources to help you truly understand the concepts and material. He posts all of his lectures online and encourages participation during class. Make sure you go to class and seek help when you need it. Rewatching the lectures helped me get a good grade in his class.

Calc 3 is a hard class, but Professor Ashbrook wants you to pass. The material builds continually throughout the semester, and if you don't understand some of the concepts, he's always willing to walk through examples step by step. The key to a good grade is going to class, going to office hours, doing the homework, and studying well for the exams.

He can be a bit confusing the first time around, but if you go to his office hours he is more than willing to work with you and make sure you understand the calculus. He's a really nice guy both in and outside of class and through some of his canvas announcements, you can just tell he's interested in calculus.

Mark will help you truly understand calculus. You will be able to excel in any science class because of what you learn. The one key to your success is your attitude: If you're willing to 1) learn a new perspective, 2) get the help you need in his office hours, and 3) give your best effort, you will ace this class and any other math class you take.

Mark wants with all his heart for you to succeed. He loves to help you in his office hours, and will work with you as long as you need in order to understand the material. The class is challenging, but he will teach you the true meaning of what you're learning. You'll never have to memorize formulas or procedures. If you're willing, you will excel.

Though Calc3 is tough, Mark teaches in a way that helps you truly understand the material. He welcomes questions, will help you figure out whatever's confusing you, and sincerely believes in you. Take notes during lecture, got to office hours, focus on the meaning of what you're learning as you work through the homework, and you will succeed.

Mark's class is extremely difficult and you will need to put in work to pass. However, this pushed me to understand the concepts and how to apply them. I am confident that what I learned will help me in future math classes. The biggest downside to the class is that the exams are so difficult that everyone fails, and Mark curves the avg to a 70%.

Ashbrook's class is one of the most difficult classes you will take. You will not pass by doing the minimum. He will mostly test on concepts and whether you understand. It will not help to simply know how to do the math. He can be condescending and intimidating, but he's very passionate. Attend office hours and get help outside of class!

Great teacher. Records all lectures, very accessible through office hours and email, and he teaches the vector calculus section extremely clearly and makes it easy to understand. His test can be somewhat hard but study the concepts and you'll do fine.

He's accommodating and friendly. This class was harder than calc 1 to be sure, but very doable and the homework was more than adequate preparation for the test. He's very helpful on Piazza.

Tests are very conceptual and do not line up with the exact numeric problems on the homework. However, if you take time to learn the theory of what he is teaching you will do well. He is a professor for people who want to deeply understand Calc 3(a huge part of engineering), and not just go through the motions of boring vector math.

This class is about concepts. Professor Ashbrook explains concepts well, and stresses the most important ones you will need to know for his exams. Be engaged in lecture! Study for exams by reviewing lecture notes, and review practice problems focusing on the concepts applied. If you know the concepts you will do well. Bonus he does curve the tests!

Contrary to popular belief, Calc 3 is MORE difficult than Calc 2 or 1 but Professor Ashbrook teaches it really well as long as you astutely listen and rewatch the lecture videos as I took his class during the COVID thing. Usually lots of after lecture quizzes but nothing too bad if you pay attention. Good luck.

Very great professor for MAT 267. MAT 267 is a very challenging and fast paced course. He is caring, gives you enough time to finish your HW. He does a very excellent job of describing the critical concepts using visuals. Some homework maybe challenging, but he is also open to many questions during the office hours and after class. GREAT PROFESSOR!

Mark's teaching method is very direct. In this class, all his concepts will appear on tests. There will not be a lot of calculation and FR in the test content. But you need to fully understand the theory of the course content to get an A in this class.

I understand that not everyone is good at Calc because it is a really hard subject. That being said, Pf. Ashbrook is actually a really understanding and caring professor. His lectures are long & detailed; ask questions when needed. If you do not pay attention you will not do well. Calc is hard so understand your own ability to do before blaming Pf.

Awesome professor! Its a shame that so many students blame him for poor performance in his class. I took him for calc 3, sure its difficult, but if you put in the hours you'll surely be rewarded. He has incredibly detailed lectures and tests that really hold your feet to the fire as far as conceptual understanding.

He offers a conceptual aspect to calc 3. I would recommend his class for the understanding but as far as a grade, this might hurt your GPA a bit. He is very accommodating with extra credit & curving. Make sure to have yourself a group to work within this class. His tests are a bit hard to study for. I would recommend watching his videos to study.

Professor Ashbrook knows what he's doing. He's taught calc for so many years, no, decades, that he very rarely fumbles with his lectures and explanations. Calc III is a hard course, and Mark makes it more digestible by explaining every single concept visually instead of relying on proofs that you'll never remember.

Professor Ashbrook is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. The people who say he's not good don't understand that calc 3 is a hard course. Nothing can change that. However, professor Ashbrook does a great job at explaining all the material. He really just wants all his students to learn.

great man, great professor, HARDEST EXAMS i've ever taken

Ashbrook is a great professor if you're trying to learn Calc 3. This class is not an easy A. You have 1-2 homework assignments due almost every class period. Tests are conceptual and not from the homework. You will have to put a lot of work into learning the concepts, instead of learning how to solve specific problems. Lectures are top notch though

One of the best lecturers I've ever had. He does assign a lot of homework and his tests are pretty hard. Don't expect to see much of the homework on the tests, he makes all of his test questions focused very directly on the lecture. So if he mentions something repeatedly in the lecture it is guaranteed gonna be on the exam.

Mark Ashbrook knows what he's talking about. His lectures art top notch. This is without a doubt one of the hardest math classes I've ever taken, but I also learned the most in it. Rather than forcing you to learn equations/specific problems, he teaches you concepts and tests you on your understanding of those concepts. 3+ long HW assignments/week.

Calc 3 is a hard concept and I truly believe that this professor knows what hes talking about. However, beware that there are short quizzes at the end of each class, 2-3 webworks per week, and written homework every now and then. Exams are hardest Ive ever taken since they test your understanding of concepts rather than solving for answers.

Ashbrook is my favorite math professor Ive had thus far. He has engaging well constructed lectures, he gives plenty of opportunities for extra credit, and hes easy to reach outside of class. However he really does make you work for your grade. Some might be turned off by the amount of work and difficulty, but if you work hard youll learn a lot.

Professor Ashbrook really knows what he's doing. He uses very helpful visuals in lectures to help students grasp the difficult concepts of Calc III. You will feel challenged but he gives you all the material needed to be capable of doing the work. His tests are incredibly conceptual, forcing you to understand what and WHY you're learning this stuff

Ashbrook knows the content like the back of his hand. He can be intimidating, but he is a good teacher. His lectures are unorganized and move very fast, and his reviews for the test are lackluster. He assigns a lot of homework, but there is a decent amount of extra credit.

He's really good at explaining calc 3 on a conceptual level but don't expect too many solving questions on exams, you rarely pull out your calculator but this isn't necessarily a good thing. Quizzes and homework assigned after every lecture usually and a written homework (some with EC) every now and then. Solid and occasionally funny dude.

Teaches math in a holistic way that helps you connect ideas - this gives you a better, healthier understanding of the content, but is more work than blank memorization.

Professor Ashbrook prioritizes a geometric and conceptual approach to Calculus 3. Memorization and application of formulae are secondary to visualizing the numbers and variables as pictures. His presentation of calculus makes the subject feel real and compelling. The workload is quite heavy and he gives small quizzes nearly every class session.

All the information is from the lectures given in class, so if you show up and take notes you should be fine. He posts the lectures onto Canvas which is good if you skip a class. He is very blunt so I can see why some don't like that, but this just makes his lectures clear and straightforward. The homework can be tedious, but it's usually fine.

IF YOU LOVE MATH YOU'LL LOVE PROFESSOR ASHBROOK... if you don't the class will probably be very challenging. I loved professor Ashbrook because he taught the material through conceptual understanding rather than just memorization and boring lectures. Pay attention in lectures and study for tests or your grade will suffer, he also has an awesome TA!

It'd take more than the 350 allowed characters to do justice to how excellent a professor Mark was. His very intuitive lecture style cuts away the fluff while keeps the big picture in view so everything makes sense, and he makes his lectures available on video so you can re-watch as many times as you need to to really grasp the material. A hero!

He is actually really good if you understand math. If you struggle to understand algebraic concepts you are screwed no matter what prof you have. He makes everything clear in lectures, and you can watch lectures multiple times since he posts them. His explanations are mixed with the perfect combination of detail and simplicity.

His lectures are engaging and his explanations are clear. Calc III is tough to get at the first explanation but he has recorded lectures on Canvas that you can go back to and rewatch. I felt prepared for the tests just from the homework. There are short lecture quizzes that you need to be in person to do at the end of most classes.

Pros: -Explains concepts extremely well and in such a way that the equations make sense, rather than blind memorization -Decent curve for tests -Some extra credit for written homework Cons: -Tons of homework (Roughly 3 webwork sets & 1 written assignment weekly) -Gave us exams on days we didn't have lecture (may not be the case for other classes)

Ashbrook is good at his job but can be condescending. I have never met someone who is so condescending but is genuinely trying not to be. He is willing to help at office hours, but make sure take him with a grain of salt. It's a hard class so be prepared to work hard at it. He drops a bunch of stuff at end of sem and curves tests pretty well.

Professor Ashbrook is a point of contention for a lot of my friends, but I like him a lot, personally. He tends to be extremely forgetful and post things very late, but if you go to student hours and make a real effort to understand, he is a fun, fair, and good teacher for the hellscape of a course that is college calculus!

Professor Ashbrook expects a lot from his students and provides the right amount of support to his students to reach those expectations. All you have to do is attend regularly and participate, and if you need it, the extra help during regular office hours. I made the most growth as a math student in his course in terms of conceptual understanding.

I took MAT271 and MAT272 with him. I think he is amazing if you are active in his classes (keep up with lectures, homework, and studying, especially in MAT272). He simplifies content perfectly. I honestly like his lecturing (he is engaging), but the exam tends to be heavy-weighed and way harder than in lecture, which is okay if you major in math.

I took Ashbrook's online STP226 class over the summer and it was 5 weeks and VERY fast, but that's the nature of an online summer course. He uses Pearson and I liked it because it gave me unlimited opportunities to get 100% on homework and quizzes. Lectures were from another teacher and were often hard to follow. Hardest class but rewarding.

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Ashbrook is a really nice person if you get to know him well. As long as you pay attention in class, do homework, and review the material. Getting a decent grade in his class is achievable.

Mr. Mashbrick is a pretty good lecturer. Limited attempt WebWorks abt 2x a week and written wrksht every two or three weeks. Extra credit wrkshts help alot. Lecture quizzes are 15% of grade, but are usually easy if you pay attention in class. HW is harder and quite different than the tests, but prepare you well. The lecture videos are great review

Tests are difficult but fair. Tests will always be based heavily off of stuff in the lecture (i.e. conceptual things). They will always be easier than the homework but pay attention and rewatch the lecture videos to get a refresh on concepts.

Ashbrook is a great professor. Make sure to do your part as a student, take advantage of all the opportunities he gives to get a good grade. He doesn't teach calculus traditionally, make sure you study and work hard. it is possible to pass with an A if you put in effort

Uphill battle the whole semester but I did it. Just remember "who's gonna carry the boats" and you'll be fine. Have fun!

Ashbrook is pretty difficult professor since he teaches math very conceptually, but if you put in the extra effort to understand the material it's much more interesting and rewarding. He's always available to answer questions after class and during his office hours which is extremely helpful.

Ashbrook teaches concepts in lecture and then maybe an example or two. There is a lot of homework but it is all practice for the concepts taught in lecture. Tests are concept heavy and tough, but as long as you pay attention in lecture and do the homework you will be fine. Very chill guy.

I took Calc 2 in high school but had to take it again in college and it is so much harder. A large part of that is because it is so test heavy. I like Mark and he is very willing to help but the way he teaches makes Calculus more confusing than it already is. Definitely passable but you have to really study for tests. Write down the quiz codes!!

Class is very well structured and very conceptually taught. The professor teaches well. Lectures are quite important, as basically everything that comes for the exam comes directly from the lectures. For those who have not studied calc 2, this might be difficult, but manageable. One problem: there's a quiz every lecture: worth 15% of total grade.

Its Calc 3, he made it pretty easy and is pretty good at teaching just he can somewhat be boring. Beware of the final test on line integrals and flux, it caught me off guard, much harder than other tests.

Mark was helpful throughout the condensed month and a half calc 3 online. The 3 exams accounted for 90% of your grade and they were only about 12 questions each. I understood all of the topics presented but made a lot of integration mistakes involving e and ln which he likes to include for some reason instead of just the concept. No partial credit.

Professor Ashbrook is not a bad professor per se, but there are lots of things he does that a lot of other math professors will do. The biggest one is that he doesn't give extra credit, and no curve either, which one of the others does. Other than that, the class is tough, but if you put in the work, you'll be ok. Very very test heavy, so study!

Decent lecture. Lectures are crucial and each one is followed by a quiz of 3-4 questions which together contribute to 15% of your total grade. He'll drop 1-2 of the lowest quizzes and HW and 1 lowest recitation. 2 exams 1 final. You can replace one of the lowest exams with your final score. Not friendly but approachable and professional.

Attendance isn't required but there's a short quiz at the end of most lectures. His lectures are good and he's great at explaining things but sometimes moves too fast. Pretty much just one homework set per lecture. He gives reviews but they are not very close to what the test is like. Tests are hard and you will need all the points you can get.

Ashbrook's MAT267 class requires a lot of independent learning, but using resources like the textbook, office hours, and tools like unstuckstudy ai can really help. The tests are challenging, but if you stay engaged, you'll learn a lot.

I'd say he's pretty good at teaching, even if not the most energetic. Attendance technically isn't mandatory, but in-class quizzes can make or break your grade. Online exams are formatted weirdly but curve alright. He assigns some quizzes as homework but doesn't input their due dates so check class announcements for them, not the Canvas dashboard.

His teaching and testing style is more conceptual over 'plug-and-chug' type questions, would highly recommend if you're prone to making mistakes during calculations but can understand concepts fundamentally still. His office hours are also very helpful before tests.

Ashbrook gives great lectures, and makes the concepts easy to understand. Exams are almost entirely conceptual, with exam 2 being the only notable exception. All exams are curved. If you love math and and want to understand calculus more deeply, take this class. Attendance is mandatory with quizzes after every lecture (which are very annoying).

This class was very conceptual but Mark does a good job teaching it, his lecture slides are done well with real world examples. He doesn't ever go by the book and is very disorganized at times, exams can be confusing but they're all curved, quizzes at the end of every class may seem insignificant but they'll heavily impact your grade.

Mark is a great guy and great at explaining concepts. If you go through this course, the class structure will make sure you understand Calc 2. That being said, it did feel like it was made more difficult than needed with hard questions on tests and unrelated hw problems. Very very difficult but manageable espcially if you go to TA office hours

Study your textbook and nothing else; it will only waste your time. Work on the Exercises at the end of the sections and you will probably do well. Buy an external webcam or else. I am leaving this class with a thorough concept of the rate of change, and the modules for Riemann Sums are excellent.

Mark is very accessible outside of class. He is good at using examples to draw out definition and understanding of concepts. If you don't pay attention in class or skips classes you probably won't perform well. His tests are not the easiest, but the curve is usually pretty generous. If you are willing to put the work in in class, it's an easy A.

He was super awesome, always reachable, and ready to help. His lectures were not quite my style, but attendance was important due to quizzes in every lecture. Exams were online multiple-choice, focused on intuition and setup, and heavily curved. Extra credit came from written homework, early Edfinity work, and bonus quiz access-code questions.

Dude knows what he's doing. As a math major, I'm very glad I took calc 3 with Ashbrook. His class is hard and conceptual, but it forces you to learn calculus the way it should be learned. He will rebuild your intuition for rate of change and accumulation for the better. Only downside is his test format, you must have a plan during the test. Goat.

Solid professor. Seems to know his stuff about calculus and cares about teaching it. Lectures are helpful to visualize the material. There are 4 exams (3 midterms and 1 final) which are all multiple choice through lockdown browser: do not let this fool you, although they are multiple choice, they are hard, and often have a few point curve.

Professor Ashbrook makes a solid effort to get students to understand the material he is trying to teach, using visual software and reviewing concepts in ways more translatable to the real world. The test curves and extra credit are generous, but it would be good if he showed students more ways to visualize the material (Desmos, etc.)

I have a love/hate relationship with DIRACC but Ashbrook himself is good at teaching. His lessons are planned well, he cares about you understanding + he can be funny. My complaints: limited attempts on hw, lecture quizzes worth too much of your grade & tests are super tricky. But he does curve & TA's are very friendly and helpful.