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Reviews (206)
Great teacher. He really explains the material well.
Best Math teacher I've ever had... wish they were all as good at teaching math as he is. Very helpful, understanding, and always available to help. He made math class fun!
The best math teacher ever. He really knows how to make you like math. Its hard to find a good math teacher, and hes defently the best out there.
very nice guy. good teacher as long as you go to him for help. her is really determined to work out a problem in class if you dont understand it. he is very cool. I would recommend him without a doubt!
He made math fun. Always willing to answer any of your Q's. Very understanding about turning in homework if you were gone. I got an A in his class.
Dicks was the best math teacher I have ever had. I suck at math and never got below a b on any of his tests, I ended up with an a in the class. He is very understanding and makes math fun. I wish more teachers were like him.
I ued to call myself mathmatically challenged! I now have hope, THIS GUY ROCKS!, he is very personably, approachable, and helpfull. I you have a hard time learning math TAKE HIS CLASS no matter how inconvenient it my be. Oh yeah, if you show up (with more than half a brain;) you'll probably pass!
I have never been a good math student. He made me feel like I really understood for once. Readily available for assistance, and always answers questions. Also gave out extra credit opportunities to those who worked hard (usually on days when only 4 or 5 people showed up for class). Great teacher
THE BEST math teacher EVER, he made learning math fun and easy. Highly recommended. Not only helpful in the class but outside as well. I asked him to recommend a teacher he thought would be as good as him(for my benefit) for the next math course, and that helped a lot. hint: pay attention & do h/w.
mr. dicks is one of the greatest math teacher in the world ,and he will take his time and explained the math problems so I can understand it.Mark Dicks is number one.
AN EXCELLENT TEACHER. BREAKS IT DOWN THAT EVEN AN INFANT WOULD UNDERSTAND. HE IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL WHENEVER HIS STUDENTS NEEDS IT, EVEN IF YOU ARE A PREVIOUS STUDENT. THAT TAKES THIS CLASS IS LESS THAT DUMB IF THEY MAKE LESS THAT B+. I DIDN'T DO ALL MY HOMEWORK AND STILL MADE AN B+.
I GOOFED OFF THE FIRST HALF OF SEM. SO TOWARDS THE END I HAD A "F" WHICH MEANT THAT I COULD NOT TAKE THE EXIT TEST. I HAD 3 WEEKS LEFT AND DICKS TOLD ME TO STUDY MORE, STAY AFTER FOR REVEIWS B/C I NEEDED AT LEAST 70% ON THE LAST 3 TEST TO MAKE A C IN THE CLASS WHICH WOULD ALLOW ME TO TAKE THE EXIT TEST. I PASSED WITH A C+, BETTER THAN A F!
great guy and great teacher!
He was the best math teacher I ever had
Mark Dicks is the best teacher I have ever had. I am still taking math classes, and in comparison he is still number one.
Great teacher!!!! Always willing to help and answer any questions you may have.Also willing to stop whatever he may be doing when you come by his office for help. I so wish he was teaching mat0024 this next semester because i would take him in a heartbeat!!! We need more professors like him>
Love him!! He was the best math teacher. As an older student, I was very intimidated when I first started my math courses, but Mark was very helpful and always had time to help whenever I needed it. The best part, he never made me feel stupid, like some other teachers I know.
Mr. Dicks is very easy to get along with and before this class Iwould of failed most of the material that we have covered but he teaches everything at the most easiest way and I have picked up on everything that he has taught me!
He is not hot, but he is the best math teacher i know of. he teaches everything at the most easiest way that any one could learn. i don't like him as a person, but i do highly recommend his class!!!!!!!!
awesome at teaching!! I actually understand math now :)
He is a great teacher!!!!!!!!!!! So clear, So great, So much fun, he's easygoing and very understanding, just do the work and he'll help you at the drop of a dime....He's the best Math teacher ever....I don't love math but he made it fun and i got it.....luv luv luv MARK!!!!!
Mark Dicks is an outstanding tacher. Never before had I been considered a good student. He's easy to understand, friendly, and extremly helpful. I wish he was teaching my next required class.
wow. i could have skipped highschool math and gone strait in to this guys class. great teacher, and he is always there for help. seriously i would take math from this guy every year but he only teaches this class !! oh well. he is a PRO teacher !
Mark is an awesome teahcer, by far the best math teacher i have ever had! His explanations are very thorough and he is always available and willing to help students outside of class. It is really easy to get an A in his class as long as you are willing to pay attention and do your homework. His class gets you more than prepared for the exit exam!
this man is the best dang teacher i ever had this man could explain anything at any time he on fire
I've never got an A in a math class in my life, except this one. He is very clear and helpful, and I relearned everything I thought I had forgotten.
I love this class. I never have cared for math, but Mr. Dicks takes the time to make sure that you know the material before he moves on to the next topic. He is the best math teacher I have ever had.
He is AMAZING. I learned math in a whole more logical way. If you are looking to only take this course once this is the professor for you!
THE BEST in the World. Love his way of teaching breaks it down so you will understand get him the best
I'm good at everything but Algebra. I needed this course to move through the Algebra sequence. I took it in Fall 1993 and had this huge lecture, hated it. Retook it in 1995 and Prof Dicks made it easy by merely EXPLAINING and HELPING his students. It's a basic math course, a good refresher for those of us out of school for years. He was awesome!
wish he could be my math teacher for the rest of school
awesome teacher.He has the way to make you learn and be able to pass his class.He is just the perfect teacher, do not hesitate to take his class, he is always available to help the students.
i hated math before this class but his helpfulness and ability to explain things just made all the diffrence i got a 98 for my final grade and he never doubted that i could do it.
Mr. Dicks is the best math teaher in the world. He can teach math better than anyone. If you want to learn math take mr dicks.
Mark Dicks is a very great teacher. He is kind, funny, and friendly. He is very clear when it come to teaching the material. He is always willing to help and explain anything that you might not understand. Plus if you go to class, you get extra points on your test. I couldnt have asked for a better math teacher my first year in college.
Mr.Dicks is by far the best math teacher I have ever had! I hated math before I took his class, and now I actually like it. He is more than willing to help anytime you need it! He even gives extra credit points on tests for attendance. Best teacher I have ever had!
This is quite possibly the best teacher I've had. He is very helpful, and understanding. If you are out sick, he gives you opportunities to make your grade back up, and will help you with any problems you may have. His door is always open to his students, past or present. He will do anything in his power to help you pass this class.
HE IS SUCH A COOL GUY AND TEACHER!!!!! I WISH I COULD TAKE HIM AGAIN!!!
he is one of the best teachers
HE IS A GREAT TEACHER...IF YOU PLAN ON LEARNING ANYTHING U CAN COUNT ON HIM TO TEACH YOU..HE WORKS ONE ON ONE AND ALOT OF TEACHERS DONT DO THAT..GOOD CHOICE FOR A TEACHER
Mr. ****s was an amazing teacher and he was very helpful. He made going to class fun and any time anyone had a problem, he never hesitated to help. I would absolutely recommend Mark ****s to any student!
i hated math b4 this class never passed a math class in high school and i am realy understanding this class
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Great Teacher! He works well with students. He also works with you one on one. I would reccomend him to anyone.
One of the best teachers ive ever had. Very clear and helpful!
This guy is AWESOME. He'll explain anything you need him to. His tests are not really easy but he prepares you for them in advance. He had a daily quiz in my class but he does that when a lot of people don't show up or come in late, either way if you attend like you should your grade should be nothing below a B.
He was awesome! the best math teacher I ever had. He is so helpful. I never was good in math till I took this class. He is fair. All the work you do in class and in homework will be on the tests! the state exit exam is a breeze if you that this class. But if you take this class you have to be there all the time. Attendence is manatory
Great teacher! He did an awesome job teaching and getting the material through my head. He really broke down the math so that it was easy to understand. I got an A in his class and I am not good at math. Go to class and do the hw and you'll do fine.
Great Teacher. Works with students and is very clear. 3,0 is currently sitting on the x-axis! You will learn this too. Y=MX+B
very nice and helpful teacher, will recommend him for everyone. :-) Didn't really used text book I learned more from him then from the book.
It has been a long time since I took a math class so I highly recommend Mr.Dicks. He is very patient and helpful and wants you to do well. He has high expectations and will push you to do well. Take him. He is the best.
I am hopeless at math and managed to pass this class thanks to Mark. He truly wants you to succeed and is always willing to help. If you have to take this class then choose him as your instructor. He is always available after class to explain everything to you. I highly recommend him.
I love Mr. Dicks. He was the best math teacher in the world. He also is always there if you need extra help. He is a great person too.
HIGHLY RECOMENDED. IF YOUR GOING TO TAKE MATH MAKE SURE HE IS YOUR TEACHER. EASY CLASS IF YOU PAY ATTENTION AND HE IS VERY EASY TO LISTEN TO AND UNDERSTAND!!!!
I LOVE MR. DICKS!!!
I'm not a math person and was worried about passing prior to taking the class, but Mark Dicks was an amazing teacher and was always willing to help in and out of class. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!
Mr Dicks is a math genius. I am sure he works undercover for NASA or something!! He is a lovely person and very helpful. He really knows his stuff. He is a great teacher!! Santa Fe should pay him in gold!
BEST MATH TEACHE ON EARTH. I LOVEEEEEEEEE MR. DICKS! HE IS AWESOME!
I LOVEEE this class!!! Mr. Dicks is so helpful and will go over the same problem 500 times if he needs to!! He explains things so well!!! I am not a math person at ALL but this class has gone so easy for me because of him!!!
awesome teacher and is very helpful to students who are in desperate need of help with math.
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Mr. Dicks made my life easier! Good teahing skills.
Wonderful!!!!! He is the best. If you want to succeed in class he is there to help you 100%, he will even meet with you outside his office hours.
Phenomenal instructor! I'm a retired Navy instructor, and can tell you this guy is Top Notch. All other math teachers at Santa Fe should be required to sit-in one of his classes periodically for proficiency. I can't recommend this exceptional mathematician enough. Just make sure to sign-up for his class early, as they fill to capacity quickly.
Best Math teacher ever!!! I'm horrible at math but I made above a 90 on all my tests!! He is very helpful and will MAKE you understand everything!! And super nice! Love him!!
Very Helpful even if your not in his class he will make you understand your work no matter what math you are in.
Just show up to class and do your work and he will be fine with you. He jokes around sometimes. Good for people that have a really hard time with math, he makes it super easy. Always willing to help. In the math lab he is always helpful and you can see him during office hours. Everyone in the class seems to really enjoy him, no complaints.
I think Mr. Dicks should teach MAT1033. I love the way he breaks things down so I could understand everything clearly. BEST MATH TEACHER EVER!!! TAKE HIM IF WANT TO PASS!!!
Best math professor ever. Not a mean bone in his body and will spend all day helping you if you need it. I've logged many hours in his office going over problems and I would recommend visiting him there. You will pass his class if you go! Also pay attention!!! Do your HW the night before b/c he goes over it daily.
Absolutely wonderful professor! I had to retake the MAT0024 course because I couldn't understand the last professor. Mr. Dicks is exceptionally wonderful and extremely helpful to his students. I have yet to have any complaints at all. HIGHLY recommend him for anyone needing to understand math better. PERFECT!!!
He began a learning community program to help people thru math, and it is absolutely wonderful. He teaches the College Success class, but during it he goes over Math from your current class so that you stay on point in your math class. He is also very easy to understand and does a great job of helping you understand math. Very recommended!!!
BEST MATH TEACHER AND TUTOR AT SANTA FE
he is the best. i had him for the summer A and it was blast. he is very helpful and will do anything to help his students. he is truely one of the best in the land.
Professor Mark is awesome. He's always on point and willing to help you with any level of math.
A truly amazing teacher. Very dedicated, smart, and friendly. I don't have his class anymore but I still go to his office occasionally for help and he gladly provides it. Santa Fe is lucky to have such a terrific teacher, seeing as he could probably work at Northwestern or Harvard.I would recommend him to anyone and everyone.
Such a great teacher!!! Very helpful, hated math and always failed all math tests, he helped me understand everything so clearly and didn't make me afraid to ask questions. Passed with an A, sad I don't have him for next semester too!!
If you're horrible at math like I am I highly suggest his class. He is super helpful and nice. I could raise my hand and ask for help on the same material 8 times and he would still come over and gladly help until I understood. I would go to his office and get help before class and he would even do quizes with you to ensure a 100% AWESOME professor
He is a great professor. If you have to take a prep class, take him, he is the head person of prep math. He will help you before and after classes and makes sure you understand. He is the best prep teacher you will ever get. He can take jokes every now and then and wants you to succeed. Seriously, take him!
Best professor ever. He is very helpful if you have to take him do it!!
Best teacher ever! Goes out of his way to help students to understand the material so they pass. His office is always full of students needing help and he makes time to help out every one of them. Never liked math until his class.
Very helpful! Goes through every step! Goes over all homework very class. will go over any section or problem as many times as you need to. Helps after too. I HIGHLY Recommend taking his class. just wish i could take his class next semester :(
I absolutely loved this class. I hated math before and now I understand it so much better. I wish I could take Mr. Dicks for every math class!
I Never like math since I was younger this teacher took every angry I had for math and absolutely wiped it away I highly recommend him as a teacher. He will gladly help you with any problem you seem you can't work out and still give you extra practice to make it perfect. He is amazing teacher. Any student would be lucky to have him as a tacher.
One of the sweetest teachers I have ever had. He is very patient if you are having trouble in math, which you probably are if you have to take him. Made math easy for me to understand and he is also very funny.
Sweetest teacher ever. I had never liked math until I had him as a professor. He is very patient and very easy to understand. I still reach out to him for tutoring for my other math classes.
I'm terrible at math, seriously, I don't even have my multiplication table memorized. Somehow I was able to pass this class with flying colors. Patient, engaging, and an all around great teacher. He takes difficult concepts and explains them in simple ways. This professor showed me even math could be fun.
Mark takes the time to explain, and makes sure the student understands before moving on. He is very available for 1 on 1 tutoring, and actually cares about Math and teaching it.
Mark was the best math teacher I've ever had Math is not my strongest subject but he teaches clearly in a way anyone can understand. He's amazing and opens his time and office up if extra help is needed outside of the classroom. I wish he would teach other math classes but unfortunately he doesn't. If you have the option take him you wont regret it
very helpful, he has convenient office hours and will help you for hours if he could. Very clear through his lectures and will take his time teaching to make sure you understand everything. If you don't understand a problem you can call him over to your desk and he love to sit down and help you through it.
Best professor I've taken at Santa Fe!
The professor was awesome!!!
I am terrible at math but Mark is an !!AWESOME TEACHER!! He explains everything Super Clearly. He ::Actually Answers Questions:: students ask in a ::Patient, Helpful Way:: Go to his office hours; he will help you!
Very helpful and a great teacher
He is the best teacher I ever had! I'm not typically a math person but with his help, I actually for once felt like I understood math lol. He is vey helpful and goes through his topics clearly. I highly recommend him. Also, going to his office really helped me pass my quizzes and homework.
After having a miserable teacher the previous semester who I had to drop, this guy stepped up and was an awesome teacher. All the things that the previous teacher butchered, he explained and made sure you actually understood what he was talking about. You can also come to his office during office hours, and he has you do problems with him.
Mark is an amazing guy. He is extremely thoughtful, and tries to do what's best in your interest. He explains math so well, therefore his tests are a piece of cake. Just make sure you do your homework, and take the practice exams (they will help A LOT!) He is super encouraging, and overall he's just an amazing Professor. Take his class!!
This guy can teach math to a monkey. He's just that good of a professor. As long as you come to class and do your work (which you're supposed to do anyways) you will not just pass, you'll have learned something. Amazing person and professor, I hope I can take another class with him next semester.
Awesome teacher, made sure all students had material down pat. Offered 1 on 1 help during class and after class in office. Best help ever. Drops lowest grades at the end of the semester, helped me pass my final! I took a mini term, it was 2 months (less than 16 classes) , very fast paced but there to help for sure
He makes math seem so easy. He's very helpul and he wants you to learn
Mr. is an awesome teacher, very helpful, and wants to see you succeed. This is my second time taking this class and wish I had found him first. He has a unique teaching strategy. If you leave his class with anything less than a B, its simply because you did not try and do as he asked. POINT BLANK AND PERIOD!!! TAKE HIS CLASS
He is the most helpful, awesome, down to earth math teacher I have ever taken. He helped me with anything I needed. His class was also easy, until factoring got me confused BUT he lets you retake a test, drops your lowest quiz grade, and if u do the quizzes and homework during his office hours, you are guaranteed a 100% :)
Great teacher, always in a good mood, willing to help you and listen.
Work is easy as long as you pay attention in class. The class covers a lot of information. So there is a lot of required homework, isn't hard but just a lot.
He really explains everything really well and will help if your having trouble understanding something!
Very fair as a teacher. Even after you take the exams he looks at your work and tries to give you additional points. Helps you out a lot during class with problems you are having. I was hoping he taught the next level of math and he didn't :( I haven't even finished his course, yet, and I am overwhelming happy with his teaching. Great math teacher!
Great teacher, very willing to spend time with you if you don't understand something. He speaks clearly and is very easy to understand. He's really nice and wants you to succeed.
He made sure you understood the topic he was teaching and he would not move on otherwise.
Awesome teacher. He is willing to help you during class and afterwards. He makes the material interesting with his sense of humor and explains it very well. If you show up, pay attention and do the homework you will do well. I was hoping he would teach the next level and unfortunately he doesn't. He does a great job with what he teaches.
He is very understanding and thorough!
A lot of homework was given, and was required. But overall the class was easy as long as you were able to do the homework. Its and easy class and he is a helpful teacher always willing to help out
Its extremely hard for me to get math but He makes math bearable and explains it to you in a very clear and concise way. He breaks down each problem and I can honestly say that I've learned so much from this class.
Amazing professor. He is the only reason I got a good grade in this class. I really struggle with math, but he made it so simple. 10/10
This is by far the best professor that I've come in contact with in my few short years at Santa Fe. He's willing to help those who want & need help, even outside of class. He makes the material seem so easy when you couldn't understand it from the beginning. I highly recommend him for a anyone who hates math such as myself.
This man helped me make up for years of math in 6 weeks. This is an awesome instructor to have as my first, makes me look forward to the rest of my college career. He is an awesome teacher, down to earth when having a conversation, always there to help in and out of class, and an overall good and fun teacher. He makes math easy to understand. 10/10
Mark is a great mentor; moreover, Mark is a great teacher and he is a good man. Mark has a distinct way of preparing you for the next installment of college level algebra. An extremely funny and kind instructor who cares more about the students as individuals, more so than a lot of his constituents. No disrespect to others Mark is the man.
Easy, but still helps you learn. One of the best math teachers I have ever had. Understanding & down to earth.
Great teacher
Mark is a great teacher and I wish he taught more classes. He is always available outside of class and is always there to help you. Made math very easy and understandable. Best teacher ive ever had.
Great Professor! Always willing to help.
My first ever A in math. He's always willing to help. He also is the least judgmental professor I have ever had.
Professor Mark is one of the better professors at Santa Fe. His lectures are not boring, he is incredibly helpful and gives plenty of opportunities for success.
Great Professor! Really cares about his students and does anything he can to help the students understand the material
Professor Mark is the best Professor i have ever had, he believed that i could pass even though i am a terrible math student. If i could have him for every future math class i would!
Mark wants everyone to succeed. He is willing to work with each and every student. If you're willing to go see him, he will make the time. If I have to take a Math class and he offers it, you can be sure I;ll be signing up for his class.
A great teacher always there to help you when you need it for anything and helps to the point you understand the material! Take it for a girl that dislikes math and went into this class thinking I'm not going to pass but he helped me a lot.
Great teacher who truly cares and wants you to do good! His teaching is amazing. I have been through too many bad math teachers, but Mark is great! He takes time to make sure you understand what you are learning.
I really enjoyed this class. I have never been one to like math but Mark made me want to show up and learn. He was really patient with anyone that didn't seem to understand the material and he really wanted to help us pass. He is such a caring teacher and makes math fun!
Best teacher ever !! he's sooo sweeett aghh I love himmmm!
Very laidback but truly cared about your success. Was always available to help and gave good lectures.
Mark is a realllyyyyyy good teacher!!
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What a wonderful teacher. He gives credit where credit is due and is very fair. I used his office hours to get feedback and extra help. Thank you Professor Mark.
Outstanding Professor that cares about his students and extremely helpful. If you don't show up to class or do the homework and quizzes assigned, you will not pass.
AMAZING. Will help you and not judge you if you don't get a question. I never understood math growing up he truly teaches you how to understand math. Amazing
Wonderful teacher and awesome person in general. Dr. MD is the first math teacher I've had to ever take the time to explain and make sure you comprehend the problems and not just give you the answers. He cares about his students and if you are a little behind you would be a fool to not go to him during office hours.
Prof. Mark is the best math teacher ever. His lectures are really clear and intersting. He isnt like any other math teacher, he's really laid back and fun. We laughed in every class lecture. He will do everything he can to help students learn. I have never had a more accessible prof. Take his class!! He actually made me love math.
He is a true gem. He makes math as easy to understand as possible (this is coming from someone who struggles with math). He is so kind, caring, and funny and really tries to help his students do as well as possible. He teaches very thoroughly and answers every question with a smile on his face. I'd love to take another class with him.
My favorite professor hands down! I could not recommend him enough. You will love this class. I wish every teacher could be like him!
Best math professor I have ever had. Couldn't say enough great things about him. He took a subject I am terrible at and made it understandable and enjoyable. He is laid back and is always caring, helpful, and patient. As long as you work and try, you will succeed in his class.
Awesome professor! Would highly recommend !
Absolutely incredible teacher. He has a great, personable attitude, genuinely want every student to succeed and does everything he can to make that happen. I have always been a horrible math student but I was easily able to understand what he was teaching and finished with an A for the first time in years! Wish I could take him for all math classes
Don't let the name fool you: he's a teddy bear. Easy A as long as you participate and pay attention. Can't skip class more than 3 times or you automatically fail. Homework almost every day, but it's super easy. Total of 4 tests, no quizzes, and all of the HW is online. He really cares about his students and it's his goal to make sure you pass.
I loved this professor so much! He is really caring and helpful if you have any questions. He really helps you understand the material. He is funny, not boring, and gives extra credit on tests if you show your work. Would recommend!!
Great teacher really cares about the success of his students. Would definitely recommend!!
I've never been good at math but Prof D simplifies everything and makes it so easy. He never makes you feel dumb if you have a question and is always open for help or to go over a test or homework you don't understand. One of the best teachers I've had, I wished he taught more math classes.
Professor Mark is the best math professor I ever had in my life. Enough said. Take him if you get the chance to. SLS...
I recommend taking this class in a full semester. I took this class in Fall B where we only had a couple of classes together, so he packed in a lot of work. He is very easy and wants everyone to pass. He is willing to help if you need it. He lets you retake quizzes and tests at the end of the semester.
Professor D(cant use his last name on here because its considered a bad word lol)was probably the best math teacher I have ever had. Hes very good at clearly explaining the material. He isnt afraid to tell you that you need to improve but he is very kind and respectful about it. He is also pretty funny!
Honestly I hate math but he makes it to where math isn't even hard anymore, super nice just show up and pass
BEST MATH PROFESSOR. don't even like math, have always sucked at it and even gotten Fs in high school, but he truly was the best, highly recommend.
Very nice man, be prepared to work hard. just pay attention and ask questions when you don't know something
Amazing teacher and a well respected man. He definitely shows that he cares for your grade and he teaches sooo clearly. If I had to choose to take this class again, then i would
I took his class half-semester. He is the best math professor out there and I'm usually terrible at math. Go to his office hours if you don't understand anything. He's very caring and he will help you! He wants everyone to pass and gives extra credit. I wish he taught more classes but he doesn't. Take his class if you need any math prerequisites!
I had taken this course before with a different professor and failed, but when I took it again with THIS professor I passed with an A! He is very flexible, always willing to help and super easy to understand. I would definitely take his class again!
One of the sweetest teachers I had and you can tell he has a passion about math and cares for students. Don't ever be afraid to reach out to him and stay around after class to chat with him, he's great!
Ive always been terrible at math, it was my worst and least favorite subject. Professor D. changed that. I took him Summer A via hybrid class. He was very thorough in his lectures, and participation and questions were welcomed. Homework was a bit heavy, but the practice made a difference. He offers partial credit on incorrect answers.
Great guy. Really understanding and will offer extra credit when you need it. I would recommend
I have always struggled with math until i took this class. He really is the best Professor ever and really cares about his students passing. He met with me so many times whenever i needed to help. He doesnt give a lot of work but enough to understand the topic.
If given the chance, I would take this professor again 100%. It was an online hybrid class which made it easier for sessions to be recorded in case you were to miss something important. He's also quite understanding. Let's you redo your lowest test score as your final exam grade. Best laidback professor here.
100% RECOMMEND!!!!!!!! I wish I could have him as my professor for all math courses. The way his hybrid course was set up was amazing and easy to navigate. I actually enjoyed attending his lectures, it was the only class I looked forward to. I am no good with math but his lectures definitely gave me the understanding I needed!
I recommend this professor to anyone and everyone, TAKE HIM! He is amazing. I hadn't done math in a long time and I LOVED his class. I actually looked forward to it. He has taught me better than ANY other professor in my life and I would DEFINITELY take him again!!
the best math teacher!! an amazing professor that genuinely cared for his students and wanted to help as much as he could so they could succeed. He was very funny and explained the problems in detail so no one would be confused. He always recorded his lessons in case you missed class and would stay behind after class if you had any questions.
If you do poorly in math and have an opportunity to take his class, take it. He helped me grow from a D student to an A+ in one condensed semester. Professor D works quickly but he wants you to ask questions and makes sure you have every resource to reach him and get help if you need it. He is THE BEST. Just do your part and show up.
Despite taking his course online, he remains available to help all students. Work load isn't too heavy, but is lecture dense. Majority of class is videos explaining subjects on a white board. He explains concepts well and breaks up instructions into easy chunks. I highly suggest anyone who isn't strong in math take classes with this professor.
Professor Dicks responds to emails fairly quick, and wants you to pass. He posts lectures that goes over the work and it is similar to the tests. If you do not study, you will not pass. Every grade counts.
Took the online class for MGF1100. Super super easy prof! Laid back, gives important announcements, offers in person meetings/zoom if you need extra help or have questions before quizzes. Really sweet and caring guy, wants the best for his students. 10/10 will take again! No complaints!!
The best math professor! If you have a chance to take him do it, I wish he could be my professor for the rest of my maths. Gives extra credit, always available, very nice, and a clear, easy way of grading and teaching.
Wow, if Prof. Dicks taught every math class, I'm sure I could get a degree in it. It is rare to find a math teacher that breaks things down enough and operates at such a pace that anyone can understand the material. I was terrified starting my first math class in 10 years and ended up loving it. Feeling prepared & confident. Take his class!
Best math teacher I've ever had. Highly recommend!
The absolute best!! Professor Dicks is an incredible math teacher and has a way of teaching in a manner that someone who struggles can not just get through the class, but actually learn math. He wants his students to succeed and is available and responsive. If you struggle with math and want a professor who can actually help you learn take him!
I've never had someone translate math to me the way Mr Dicks did! Why are there not more teachers like him?? Hands down the best professor I've ever had! He makes himself easily accessible for help whenever you need it.
Mr. Dicks is awesome!! Coming from someone who is terrible at math, the way he explains problems and equations i actually understood it. He wants you to pass! He provides help if you need it anytime. I wish i could have him as a teacher again.
Professor Dicks is a great math instructor. He makes math easy to learn. If you do not understand a topic he will work with you until you feel confident about it. Professor Dicks is easy to contact during office hours and he allows students to make appointments outside of office hours.
Good professor and is available to help. Tests make up the majority of your grade, but doing the homework on time is helpful in the end. 2 unit tests, one final and midterm. Two opportunities for extra credit, please do it. I still struggle with math, but he was a great teacher.
I want you to know that Professor Dicks, is a fantastic teacher, he is always accessible, he is patient, and calm, he explains things over and over again if that is what you need. I have a hard time with math, and as long as you do the work and study, you will get good grades. I wished he was with me throughout all my math classes.
I am not the best at math but Professor Dicks teaching methods helped me understand different concepts. I had to retake the course so I made sure Professor Dicks was the instructor. He is very caring and he wants to make sure you understand what is being taught. The world needs more professors who care about their students.
Amazing professor!! I failed this class previously and was allowed to retake it with professor Dicks. He helped me understand the concepts fully and met with me and a few other students after class many times on zoom. I truly feel ready for the next math now because of his help!!
Professor Dicks was awesome. I took his MGF1100 class online. His videos were very clear and helpful with lots of examples and good opportunities for extra credit. The class uses Pearson MyLab Math for all homework, quiz and test assignments (3 plus final). My only gripe with the class is no option for Honorlock, all tests must be taken on campus.
This is the first time I have had a math Professor explain things in a way that I could understand. He was fast to respond to any questions, was encouraging and gave extra credit for each test. I actually enjoyed this calls, and I have never said that about a math class in my life! I would definitely take a class by him again.
I took Math readiness. No text books used, rather detailed videos. Videos offered viewing the material more than once. He answered every message I sent him and was caring. I had one phone conversation with him because i work, where he took the time to clarify an answer i was just not getting. I appreciated the time he took with me. GREAT Teacher!
Professor Dicks is the first teacher I've ever had that taught me how to use basic math with positive and negative numbers. His lecture videos can be long, but they provide excellent examples for the assignments and he goes in depth for even the most simple questions. I highly recommend you take his class! He makes math fun and interesting :)
Awesome math professor! If you put in the time and pay attention you will get an A!!
Professor Dicks shows you in your work where you went wrong and how to fix it, communication outside of the classroom is amazing, responds to emails the same day! If you are still having a hard time understanding problems, to answer your questions he sends you video explanations that are easy to follow and understand.
I cannot recommend him enough!!! I am TERRIBLE at math and was failing for majority of the semester. But he constantly worked with me, met with me via zoom and in person and really helped me. He does not want to see a student fail and he will WORK with you as long as you do the work as well!!! Do yourself a favor and take professor Dicks!!
Patient and available. Gives good feedback.
Amazing professor! Always willing to help in class and on zoom.
Amazing professor. So knowledgeable and willing to help in class and outside. Makes math easy to understand which is nice if you're like me and never been good at it. Don't be afraid to call him on zoom! He's available pretty much all the time. Wish I could have him for every math class.
I struggle a lot with math and this professor was very understanding and helped me grasp the topics. He is very responsive to emails and willing to zoom to go over concepts pretty much anytime you may need him! 100% would take his class again! I wish I could have him for every math class! His lecture videos are also very helpful.
I'm not great at math and this was the 1st time I have ever made an A on exams. He really helped build my confidence in math. His lectures are easy to understand. Communication between us was great. He emails within hours. I would definitely take his class again.
MGF1100 is the first college class I've taken since graduating high school. Im now 26 and was very nervous about jumping back in after taking such a long break. Professor Dicks truly made learning process easy and understandable, I really have nothing negative to say. Would definitely take this class again, 10/10.
Professor Dicks is an incredibly helpful and understanding professor. Though the class can be challenging, his clear lectures, quick email responses, and willingness to provide extra support make it manageable. Combining his resources with unstuckstudy has been a game-changer for my math learning.
Very helpful but easy class! The professor was always super nice and helpful with any questions or concerns. I would take him again if ever offered!
AMAZING! This is a pass fail class but you will pass for sure. This course is laid so that it is super easy to grasp even for people very new to algebra or math. He's so helpful. Great foundation for future classes. Not a lot of work at all. Everything is online so the "in person classes" are just like study hall so you can ask questions.
Great instructor and very hands on, takes his time with explaining things and always provides the best feedback.
I took MAT0057 as a hybrid course. It was a great review and a work at your own pace class. Its either pass or fail and super easy to move fast in the class and finish early. This professor is super flexible and understanding of anything and everything. Would recommend!
He's a nice teacher who doesn't mind curving grades if he sees that you've put in the effort and were close to the correct answer. The classes are conducted online, but the exams are in person. He is always willing to help and often extends due dates. He teaches really well and makes learning math super easy. Overall, I would 100% recommend him.
Mr. Dicks is a fantastic teacher! I am so glad I had him to help me get back into math after not being in school for 15 years. I have never liked math, but he made it to where I was so excited to come to class and explained the problems without getting frustrated or making me feel stupid. he even offered to help me with my other math classes.
Professor Dicks is the best math teacher I have had! He spends so much time with you If you need help and explains the math very detailed and easy to understand. I wish I could take him for every math class!
Communicates with student, willing to sit down with student and go through work problems.
Loved him as a professor. The class was pretty easy if you just watched the lectures and studied a bit before tests (which has no limit on the retakes). He gives good feedback and actually helps if you have questions. Made math way less scary and way easier to understand!
This class is great because it's easy to follow and you can work at your own pace. The teacher is really understanding and even lets you retake tests if you don't pass the first time, which takes a lot of pressure off. There are also helpful videos you can watch that explain the material clearly, so it's easier to understand what you're learning.
The class is hybrid online which includes pre-recorded lectures so that you can work at your own pace and live lectures 2 days out the week. Attending the live lectures aren't required, but important to earn attendance points to apply towards your module tests. Very easy to follow and learn. Professor Dicks is respectful, supportive, and polite.
Professor Dicks is a great professor.
Amazing professor. I wish he taught more of the classes I need, I would pick him for everything. He explains stuff so well and clearly.
This professor is an excellent teacher. I learned a lot in his class. He gave great lectures and explained the material in a way that I could understand,
Best Prof I think I'll ever have
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