This guy is a pretty good teacher. He gets upset if people don't participate in class, but isn't confrontational. He has a relaxed teaching style and goes through problems step by step, answering any questions you may have along the way. He will occasionally throw out random jokes and trivia to keep things light.

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good teacher listen, ask questions and take notes...youll be fine, recommended

I enjoy his class but, alot of people i have talked to cant stand this class. I would take a class with him again if I could.

Learned a lot in this class. Not always interesting but explanations very clear. I got a low grade on first test because didn't know how to study for it. Worked hard to pull out an A the rest of the semester though and feel very ready for Calc.

he was okay and i understood what wasgoing on but he used this math XL thing which is fine but in the end Math XL calulated my grade as a 79.9 and he didnt round it up and i got a C and not a B i emailed him about it and no response so hes on my bad list.

when he teaches it all makes sence but then he makes the tests twice as hard. if you go to mathlab and get help you might get a good grade but unless you have someone else's tests from previous year to study off of you're pretty much screwed. hes really nice and does help if needed

I really liked Mr. Crawford. I'm good at math & find it hard to be challenged sometimes at Waubonsee. He was definitely a good teacher, his tests weren't that easy, but they were fair & if you pay attention & practice you will definitely succeed in your class. He treats students like adults, not highschoolers. I got an A in his class. Very possible

Hard class, but you end up getting a lot out of it. Would definitely take another class if Mr Crawford taught it. He gets really into the material, and makes things not so boring.

COL ALG. Best Math teacher I have ever had. He fully explains everything you need to know for the test. To get a good grade you must show up, and pay attention. He lets you use Math XL for HW which is a big help as well.

I really thought he was an amazing teacher. Contrary to other descriptions I've read, he is an excellent teacher who loves what he teaches and knows how to present it to an audience. I went to school full time and worked full time so this class wasn't hard, doing homework wasn't hard, doing the tests weren't hard, quizes- meh. take him.

Confusing, fairly difficult daily quizzes, and pretty boring. Not my least favorite math teacher, but maybe not my worst.

He teaches like your in preschool, which helps. He makes MathXL easy for you if you listen. There is almost NO textbook use. Don't even bother buying it (for college algebra). If you ask questions they will be answered, and it is very easy to get an A if you do homework once a week. Tests are only 10-12 questions. Note: He also makes it a math history/applied class. If you can't apply what you learn, don't take this class.

He teaches like your in preschool, which helps. He makes MathXL easy for you if you listen. There is almost NO textbook use. Don't even bother buying it (for college algebra). If you ask questions they will be answered, and it is very easy to get an A if you do homework once a week. Tests are only 10-12 questions. Note: He also makes it a math history/applied class. If you can't apply what you learn, don't take this class.

He is a very good Teacher with high level of math knowledge.His tests are very hard because you don't know what he is looking for.He uses Math XL which is very smart way of learning.Last but not least do not miss his class because then you would be lost.

Mark Crawford has a lot of negative ratings, but I thought he was a great teacher.He knows the concepts very well and explains them in a way that anyone can understand. As long as you take good notes, pay really close attention in class and do the mathxl assignments, you should be more than able to get an A in his class.

His classes are interesting because h usually tells anticdotes and jokes to keep you interested. Moderate MathXL homework with lots of note taking. My biggest issue is that the tests do not match the difaculty of the homework or quizes. You can feel prepared but end up sitting there with a test infront of you thinking its in a different language

Mr. Crawford was a great teacher who has a passion for teaching. He was always well prepared and presented tough topics well enough to understand, always utilizing examples which was extremely helpful. Considering it was a difficult class and he does challenge students, overall I still really liked taking Calculus 2 with Crawford.

Many people in his more advanced classes seem to find him pretty hard, but for Math 101, I thought he was pretty good. His examples were usually really thorough and easy to understand. It was also always obvious that he is really passionate about teaching and math/logic and I think that made him a better teacher.

I thought Mr. Crawford was a great teacher. You need to study out of class from your notes and the textbook not from mathxl to get an A like I did. Overall would take another class from him.

Nice guy but the exams are very hard. Quizzes and homework are really easy and the class is entertaining. Watch out for those tricky exams!

I enjoyed this class. Although his teaching is kind of confusing, just do the homework and understand it and you should be fine. When he gives a study guide of all topics you need to know for an exam, make sure you look over each topic and you'll be good. Tests are open note open book. He is a nice guy and understands if you turn in something late.

Very good at his job.

Great teacher and explains things very well. The Math XL and exams don't match up very well so it's important to learn the concepts and know how to apply them, which is what a class is supposed to do. Best teacher I've had at Waubonsee.

Tests are tough, but the homework is optional and he is good at explaining the material. I took it in the summer, so we had quizzes every day, and they were very fair.

I would recommend Mark if you want to be confident in the work that you do. The material is challenging, and there is no getting around that, but if you work hard in his class, the knowledge you retain is there reward.

So let me tell you about Mark. He is a very hard teacher. 89.99% is still a B not a A. He does not round anything and is tough on you. he expects you to know "everything" to prepare you for the next course you take. With that being said if you like to do homework all the time and take weekly quiz's and tests that are hard. Go for it and take him.

I admit when i read about him on this website i hesitated to take his class.Everything they said about him on here was true. His tests and quizes were much harder than the homework on mathXL. But if you listened in class it is possible to do well. I would recommend him, but it is a tough class! *you do get to make up quizzes which is great!*

Prof. Crawford is very knowledgeable and fair. This is online course which means working hard and practice a lot. There's only one thing: The online MathXL and exams don't match up so it's important to learn the concepts and how to apply them. Thanks Prof. Crawford

He expects a lot from students, but he is a very good teacher and definitely prepared me for future math classes. Tests are very hard, but as long as you go to class and take notes you should be okay.

I took the easiest college level math course taught by this professor and was intrigued by how well he explained the topics in class, but more so surprised at how unreasonable and irrelevant his tests were compared to his lectures. I would ask how a specific question applied to our material and he was reluctant to give a straight answer.

Mr. Crawford is a great teacher. He always expect the best of his students. His test and quizzes are hard, but this will help you to get ready on the next level math class and be better. He helped me realized that I was not in high school and in order to pass his class I had to work hard. He is very fair teacher.

Professor Crawford does a fantastic job explaining the material both in and outside of class. He enjoys telling corny math jokes, and his lectures are great. However, his exams are brutal. This is no joke! I attended every class and did all of the homework assignments and still struggled. A good chunk of our class dropped after each exam.

Mark is a really nice professor. His lectures are very clear and interesting. However, when it comes to exams, they are your worst nightmare. Homework and quizzes are ok. Watch out for tricky exams!

There is a quiz every week and they are hard. However, you can retake them as much as you want until you get the grade of your choosing. He gladly helps struggling students. There is HW everyday. At the end of the semester, he drops a couple of your lowest HW grades. He's really dorky and cheesy but he's a good man. Very intelligent mathematically

Does assign homework but does not check or grade it. Homework helps and paying attention during lecture is very important. Attendance is not taken but if you miss class you will miss out on a lot of information. Allows quiz retakes which helps a lot. Also is a fast grader. Does not use blackboard so you don't really know your overall grade.

The tests are difficult, but between the lectures and homework he gives you all the information you will need to prepare for the test. Calculus isn't going to be easy, but he is helpful and lets you retake the quizzes.

Great guy.

Mark's a really good professor but there is a lot of homework that isn't worth many points but it does help with the quizzes and tests. The tests are hard, but nothing he doesn't cover in class. You don't need the book just the access code for online homework. He's enthusiastic and knows his stuff. Good professor but you have to be willing to work

Definitely the most difficult class I've every taken, although Mr. Crawford does a good job teaching the material, and his passion for the subject is obvious. He is willing to help outside of class, although wouldn't help by offering any EC. Exams were incredibly hard, and I didn't think that the HW adequately prepared the class for them.

A solid professor. Many people rate him low because the class is difficult. I won't lie, he doesn't pull any punches. His HW is tough, and I don't think that's a bad thing (It prepped me well for tests). Many people don't realize that the class is difficult, and a professor can't really make it "easy." TLDR: Good professor, hard class.

Mark Crawford was and remains to be the best math teacher I have ever had. I took 3 total classes with him, and after my college algebra final he pulled me aside and implored that I go into a STEM field. I am about to graduate with a bachelor's in Statistics, and I owe it to Mark. Yes his class isn't easy, but HE IS FAIR and an EXCELLENT TEACHER.

Good guy. Teaches many things applicable to real life.

I took Finite math 210 online. Prof. Crawford is always available to help, his lectures are excellent, you can see that he really loves math and wants to share his knowledge. Organized, clear, well structured lectures, and yes, calculus is hard, so it's a lot of work.

Based on the reviews I thought the class was going to be hard. Although I did find it a nuisance having to turn my camera when taking exams, I didn't struggle much. You're able to take practice exams as many times as you like, grading of the highest score only. Scoring 100 on homework was easy. Test every other week due to summer course. Good class

For Calculus II: Very good in class, explains concepts well. Assigns difficult homework, but if you complete it the tests aren't that bad. I emailed him several times about hard problems and he gives great feedback. The textbook is free and only necessary for homework problems.

I love this professor! He was so great explaining in his lectures and offers great notes to print and follow along. He always stated he was open to help us with homework if we were having trouble, and just to shoot him an email with a picture of our work. Shows many examples and made his class easy to navigate online. Definitely recommend!

I love this professor! He was so great explaining in his lectures and offers great notes to print and follow along. He always stated he was open to help us with homework if we were having trouble, and just to shoot him an email with a picture of our work. Shows many examples and made his class easy to navigate online. Definitely recommend!

Crawford is a very helpful professor. I took his hybrid course and he was always asking if we had questions or if he could help in any way. He truly wants to see his students succeed. He is a little strict on how things work in his class but as long as you communicate with him, I'm sure he's willing to work things out in your favor. Great professor

Loved him during lectures, but he was a very tough professor. No calculator, no formula cards, and gave weekly homework that was typically 10-15 questions, despite only grading around 3-4 of them. Very helpful outside of class, very responsive to questions. Tests were also quite difficult as well. Hardest A I've ever gotten. Learned a lot though.

He is a good professor in terms of teaching the material, but he made the course pretty challenging. No formula cards/calculators on tests, exams worth a large % of your grade, etc. This may have helped me as a mathematician but he could stand to let us use a formula card sometimes. He's great at teaching but be prepared for no aid during exams.

I'm not sure why other people are complaining it's an online class when you can choose whether it's online or in person. Anyways, math sucks, but the online lectures are nice and he explains the stuff well, he answers emails quickly too.

I don't know why everyone else is complaining so much. The Calc2 class is certainly difficult but his lectures are very easy to digest and he offers tons of office hours to attend. You get the whole week for a homework that's 10-15 questions and he'll sit and do them all with you. It's not difficult to pass if you just put in the time.

I get people want a professor who teaches and doesn't use Aleks. I personally liked the format he'd assign the homework it's exactly as the tests so practice thru aleks and it's easy. There is a quiz each week beginning of class to make sure your practicing. Often 3-5 questions based on the chapter. Then exams seam easy as well! Currently got an A!

Great professor. Lecture notes are very useful for understanding and for preparing for the exams. Gave personal attention and feedback even in an online class. Highly recommend.

Great all-around professor.

This class is certainly one you will have to study for and pay attention! There are quizzes every week but homework is pretty manageable. His office hours were a great was to get help. He is very understanding to when I was worrying about the class and he helped me through that. If he sees that you put effort in, I am sure he will be great.