He is a good teacher you can learn a helluva lot from him but you can't be a bonehead

He is a fair teacher. Pros: good board notes, very organized, website wit hw problems and sample midterms, prepared. Cons: gives alot of odd problems tempts alot of ppl into copying solutions manual =| tests really do test u how much u know.

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Average, but his lectures are decent.

He's a talented teacher- he can ascertain what people aren't understanding, and break it down until they understand it. He had a rapport with the class that is rare for a math teacher.

He is an outstanding math teacher.

he's an awesome teacher who knows his material and knows how to explain it well

Eastman is generally a good math professor. His lectures capture a great detail on the materials presented in the course. Although, he is not an easy math teacher. His midterms and final were quite challenging. Overall, good teacher.

He's a good math teacher, but not great. He's kind of into himself. And it seems like he makes you feel bad that you don't know the answer. I did enjoy hearing him say "Mmm-kay," all the time.

A very good lecturer who knows his stuff and knows how to present it. Some of his examples are lame but he covers everything and everything makes sense. Tests have very basic concepts, just filled with tricks. Highly recommended!

An amazing clear teacher. He was very exicited about what he taught and it made me interested. I he is extremely helpful during office hours and a great guy. Highly recommended.

Pretty good professor, I really liked doing the homework online. His tests were really hard though, he gave really difficult problems. Good thing he was nice with curves. A 54% counted as a C! It was funny to hear him say "mmm-kay?" all the

His lectures are very straightforward and simplistic, but somewhat unsatisfying. Not a very challenging class, which could be a bad thing if you're looking to actually learn some math.

He's really prompt with his emails and really enjoys teaching. It shows.

He basically teaches from the book and teaches the material fairly well. The homework and quizzes are generally easy, but the tests are extremely difficult. He really tests how well you know your stuff. His curves don't help much..

lecture was fun, def not boring. he seemed like he loves teaching. tests were fair.

I knew my**** and studdied, and ACED all HIS QUIZES and GOT B,s and As on his Exams and he still gave me a B. He is a good teacher I cannot say anything bad about him except that he is unfair at grading.

AMAZING! already had previous experience with calculus and i still learned a lot and enjoyed his lectures.

Good math teacher. His lectures are easy to understand. Quizzes are somewhat easy. Homework online is good too. Tests are difficult. I enjoyed his class, he is a good teacher.

Professor Eastman is an excellent teacher and explains everything with incredible depth and clarity. He is very approachable and helpful at office hours. Exans are difficult though as he likes to test your ability to apply the material.

He is a really good teacher and very clear. I thought that the homework online was a lot harder than the midterms. The final was extremely difficult, he uses the hardest examples of each type of problem.

HE knows his stuff. A very good teacher, teaches by the book incase you miss a class. Homework is a lot harder than the tests but you know what to expect thanks to all the previous tests he releases on his website. I really learnt a lot even with prior calc experience.

I took this class twice and sadly got D's both times; but that's my own fault. I thought he was a great teacher who is very clear and really has a passion for math. The midterms and finals were hard as hell for me and I never passed one, but the average is pretty high.

He is SO clear. I can't imagine any teacher being more clear than he is. I love when he stared at the class for a few seconds and said "mmmmmm k?" after everything!

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Never had teacher who was more clear!!! He was AWESOME!!! And i loved the way he would look at us. and he erases the board completely.. and that is always very very nice.

Hes really an awesome guy i wish i could take his class every quarter. super clear and very thorough!!i love him!!

Eastman is a great professor who shows a lot of examples that are not in the book. He is also great at explaining things after class if you still do not understand. His TA's are also great teachers.

Eastman's lectures are great, clear and easy to follow. The subject of Calculus may be difficult for some people but he is not a hard teacher. As long as you do all the work and attend section, you'll do fine. The TAs are helpful with questions as well.

He was the clearest and most easy to follow math prof i've ever had. That said, his tests SUCK! Only 7 problems on the midterm = 10 concepts jam-packed into each problem. None of his in-class or homework examples will prepare you for the test problems. I was so terrified of taking another math class that I changed my major (from Econ to Politics)

Eastman is a great professor, but his test are challenging. Keep up with the material and you'll do well. If you do the practice midterms before the midterms without difficulties, then you'll do fine.

A decent professor with tests that were challenging but not impossible. A plus is he says "mmkay" like Mr. Mackey in South Park.

Amazing teacher - knowledgeable, clear, funny. I can't understand how anyone wouldn't be able to follow him - I'm pretty sure he could make Calculus easy for an eight year old. Tests are hard, but if you went to all the lectures and did the practice problems, you'll be ready.

good teacher, but he grades way too hard.

hard test but fun lectures

He's a good lecturer, but his tests were tough. Definitely do the homework and go to lectures. He's definitely nutty and does weird body motions which kept it entertaining. Go to office hours if you need any help!

I took Math 11A (Calculus). Eastman is very intimidating, his questions are really tricky. His first midterm he tricked many of his students on his questions. But if you attend class, he uses several examples to make sure you understand the content. Although he is a difficult teacher, I enjoyed his class and he's an awesome professor.

Fun guy, good lecturer, but damn were his tests hard. Homework counted for pretty much nothing so your grade game from quizes and tests. I'm a Biochem major and pretty good at math, but this class proved to be really tough. Overall a pretty good teacher, could of been much worse. If you want to a see a bad teacher check out Mason.

Eastman was a very cool, energetic, funny, and passionate teacher. I'd highly recommend his class. I actually liked going to class and we're talking calculus...who enjoys that?

Pretty good professor. If you go to lecture, he will teach you everything you need to know. Skipping lectures is a huge mistake. Pretty good at explaining things even though he does move a little fast sometimes.

He's a very very good professor. Very clear with his examples, and if you don't get it, he's willing to help you with it until you do get it. His test on the other hand get exponentially harder.

HE HAS ALOT OF ENGERY DURING LECTURE. HIS TEST IS NOT HARD, TESTS ARE SIMILAR TO PRACTICE EXAM, EASY A CLASS. LECTURE IS INTERESTING.

Has anyone ever seen south park? The part where that character goes "mkay?" Well, Eastman does that, it makes me laugh a lot. Lectures are good to go if you do not understand the concept, but not the best to learning how to solve the problems themselves. Tests your precal skills as well as calculus, so just study his practice exams.

He was a good teacher, maybe a little monotone. Some people didn't like the fact that he gave a lot of examples, but I appreciated it. Attending lecture is probably a good idea. Section was mandatory, and I had the most boring TA ever. He made us stay the full hour and 45 minutes, and went over stuff that was obvious. Get a good TA.

He's great with examples and showing how the concept applies to the homework problems. Clear, concise. Tests were a lot like the practice ones he gave, so do them. NEVER miss class.

Very entertaining teacher which made going to class enjoyable. Good examples in class. Homework examples can be found in the book. Pay attention to what are on the practice midterms/finals because he tends to use the same problems.

I found the class to be very helpful. I was not a big fan of calculus before this class, but he made my understanding so much clearer. I also really enjoyed his teaching style. The class was definitely not boring.

Not the hardest class, but studying is very necessary. Tests are pretty straightforward, and lectures offer some clarity. Overall one of the better Math classes I've taken.

His class was great from my experience. His lectures were clear, and he took every question seriously. His lectures are derived directly from the book, but buying the book is necessary for online HW. His online homework were good, but be ready to do it online. His tests are steps above the HW difficulty, but his grading policy is fair with a curve.

Prof. Eastman is definitely a hard grader, but he is more than willing to give you as much help as you need during his office hours. TAs were unhelpful, I slept through most sections. If you are going to take his class, GO TO CLASS. Examples are very similar to online homework questions. Definitely buy the book!

Eastman is awesome. His lecturing style is really clear and he has superbly neat handwriting. His class is not super hard or super easy--kind of like being in AP Calculus. Cracks a few jokes and tries to make math fun. Make sure you do the online homework and go to sections for the quizzes--they'll be good review for midterms and final.

Eastman is a great lecturer. He manages to always keep high energy when talking to a room of bored students, and he's very clear in his teachings. His tests are really hard, but they're curved so its all passable.

Eastman is a talented lecturer. He knows his material and has a great grading scale.

Very fair, very clear. Made it so much easier than I expected. I was happy he was teaching 22 b/c I had a good experience with him in 19A. Tests are reasonable if you study.

This class was cool. He was pretty easy. His tests were pretty easy. Just study from his reviews. It's ALMOST the same, just added a few extra. His curve is great. Online homework...piece of cake. Easy A for his class.

Eastman's lectures are very clear and easy to understand, he goes slow enough that you can copy all the notes down, and they are a great help in studying. The class isn't too hard, and he works to have practice exams on-line. The homework is easy, and so are the weekly quizzes.

Nice guy... but I dislike his teaching methods. His class gets boring because he spends too much time grinding basic topics. Hw/Midterms harder than my Ap Calc class in Highschool, yet the concepts are very easy. One midterm had 2/8 questions that were not on practice midterm/hw... Overall, just be responsible for the hw and dont expect him to help

Boss ****! This teacher is wonderful. The tests were difficult, but then again its Calculus so what do you expect. Eastman made it entertaining to come to class. Its difficult to get a good grade, but its possible if you study a lot. Overall, my favorite teacher in UCSC so far

Very Helpful! Definitely go to the lectures. Whatever Mark lectures on could possibly be on the midterms and final. His practice exams are very similar to the ones that he gives out. The online hw is similar to questions from the text except the numbers (in bold red) are changed. Trouble understanding material? Go to his office hours it's worth it.

Eastman is a great lecturer and actually kept in interested in Calculus. Beware, his tests are hard and nothing like the practice he gives out.

Eastman is a funny professor. He keeps his class entertained while teaching calculus. His midterms are almost in the same format as the practice ones but with different numbers. This class was enjoyable. I recommend Eastman for a math professor. The hw is done online which can be a bit annoying sometimes.

Eastman is a great teacher -- he's really entertaining and knows his stuff. He shows a lot of proofs. You don't need the book but you might want it as a reference. Go to class and go to sections if you need to and you'll be fine. I'm still trying to figure out how to draw a circle like Eastman does.

I took calculus before so this class was easy. He gives good examples in class and really explains things. If you go to class everyday and do the homework, it shouldn't be that hard of a class. He's a funny guy too. Definitely a good teacher!

Eastman is definitely hilarious and keeps class interesting, as hard as that is with calculus. The only problem were his tests which were extremely difficult and with much harder problems than the practice tests

Eastman's a funny guy, in a weird kind of way...He's good at explaining things conceptually, but I found that the examples he gave in class were WAY easier than the homework and test problems, so get a good TA. The online homework sucks. And be warned: the class starts off really easy but snowballs at the end.

2-3 homework assignments per week. One quiz each week, on Wed/Thurs. The quizzes weren't too hard. Lectures are less helpful than sections. You probably won't be able to do all the homework without attending section. 2 midterms, one final. He provides 1-2 practice exams before each exam. You can use a 3x5 card of notes for each exam.

Very straightforward in his teaching and testing, just attend regularly and get a good TA. Do his practice midterms but remember not to memorize it and consider everything he's gone over and you'll be fine. Homework is handwritten.

interesting teacher with enjoyable quirks,Found myself relying heavily on the textbook for answers. Plus, even though attendance isn't mandatory, you should attend all the sections and lectures you can because there is a lot taught in this class that wasn't taught in high school calculus. Fairly difficult midterms, not too bad

He puts his lecture notes online, though he does not put examples online. (Those can be obtained from the book.) He goes through problems quickly, but students should be able to stay with him or ahead of him if they've read the section before the lecture. However, my T.A. (Alex Zlotnik) taught me far, far more than Eastman did - amazing T.A.!

Very good teacher. He can teach math and entertain at the same time. His lectures actually help, and he has decent TAs. I liked having him as a teacher and am happy to have him again.

he is funny and cool..you won't fall asleep during the class. His exams are actually not that hard if you practice the previous examss he posted online

I took calculus back in school, so this class was a piece of cake for me. But I do agree that his first mid term was somewhat difficult.

Eastman's lectures are good (compared to most of the math profs im sure) but he speaks in all abstracts and does very few examples. Tests were brutal.

At first I hated this class. It was hard and I felt overwhelmed at some points but I did B level work and got a solid B in the class. Homework and quizzes are forgiving, they give you some cushion for the exams. Overall a difficult class but... can't say it was anything but fair.

AWESOME. He's extremely clear and a funny guy. Word of advice: Go over former tests.

Quite funny, and quite strange. Good teacher though, and if you put in the effort it is possible to get an A. Webassign homework which is a good and a bad thing.

Had Eastman for 19A. The best Math teacher I've had. He is funny and very clear in delivering lectures. Tests may be challenging, but if you get a good understanding of the materials then you should be okay.

Easy A if you do the extra assigned homework problems since every quiz and test questions copy the problems but change a few numbers around to confuse you. Got A's in both midterms just by doing problems. Great professor, funny, very clear, and overall a math teacher you can't forget.

His tests are very hard. In one of his midterms the average score was around a 50/100. The problems he assigns in the homework are way easier than the ones in the actual test. Make sure to do problems from the textbook and the practice midterms.

He is as good of a math teacher as I could ask for.

Mark is a fantastic teacher! All Multivariable Calculus classes are super difficult but with Mark you can at least have some understanding of it. He genuinely cares about his students and if you go to office hours he will make sure you learn something while you're there. He is always very helpful and gets excited about teaching.

Professor was straight forward in what he wanted and his lectures helped a lot as he mostly went over examples.

Eastman is a difficult professor, however if you attend lecture and utilize the tutoring schedule and TA help, you should be good to go. I am terrible at anything math related and I found that learning lessons from Eastman was fairly straightforward.

By far the hardest math teacher I've had. You don't think he's, but then you take his tests. One thing that was helpful is that he bases his curves off of the average of the class. I.E if the average was a 40% that is where a C would be etc. He is a hard test giver, but responsible.

I found him to be an amazing professor! He speaks very clearly and his notes are great. His tests aren't bad, doing his homework problems in the book are very helpful to prepare for the tests. His exams are pretty much based on the midterms/final practice exams from previous years. He's a great help if you go to office hours and he's welcoming!

He's very repetitive on some of the topics he discusses and the class isn't difficult if you attend lectures and do problems on the textbook. Also the exams are based off of past exams he posts up on his website. So practice those and you'll do fine in the class.

Really great Calculus teacher. Very elloquent and clear. No surprises what so ever. 1st midterm and final aren't bad at all but his 2nd midterm is hard (He did tell us this before hand). Eastman is also very approahable during the office hours and will throughly answer any question you have. And on top that he's very entertaining during lecture.

Clear. Seems nice. Tells you what to expect on tests, gives old exams for us to practice. Sometimes lectures are dull but he tries to add some humor into the lectures.

Challenging tests, but nothing that he hasn't prepared you for if you attend lectures.He's also pretty funny and very approachable, and will definitely help you if you ask. Even though I didn't do great in the class, I still thought he was a good teacher, but seek help as soon as you don't understand something- otherwise you will be lost.

I've had Eastman for Calculus 11A and B, he is the man. He is hilarious and really knows his stuff. You do not have to attend class, but if you do it is extremely helpful as well as entertaining. His exams are quite easy because he posts practice exams, and practice problems that directly reflect what is on the exam. Eastman is a god among men

Professor Eastman is a wonderful teacher. He knows what he is doing and he successfully keeps the class entertained. He is very helpful during office hours and his previous exams are very helpful towards midterms and finals. He is very reasonable and always willing to help a brotha out.

Best math teach ive ever had. Explains everything super clearly and has an upbeat personality that makes class enjoyable. Very fair grader

Eastman is a great prof. His lectures are very clear and are centered around examples. He's a funny guy and tries to keep things interesting. His tests can be tricky, but are manageable given you study and do extra problems. He provides previous midterms and finals to study from prior to the tests. Overall, a less painful introduction to calculus.

Phenomenal Calculus teacher. Very elloquent and clear. No surprises at all. For both classes, the 1st midterm and final aren't bad at all but his 2nd midterm is hard (He did tell us this before hand). Eastman is also very friendly during OH and will throughly answer any question you have. And on top that he's very entertaining during lecture.

Eastman is a great teacher. A lot of people fail, but it is because they do not utilize MSI, section, and office hours. If you do the optional homework in the book and the practice exams, it is definitely possible to get an A or B in the class. The grade you receive reflects on the effort you put in. I love Mark and think he is a great teacher!

Ok lecturer. His exams require a lot of out of class time prep to pass but he does offer a lot of help if you take it. You cannot pass his class going to the lectures alone.

Exams are very fair if you study the samples rigorously and do all the homework. He grades hard, but is very clear on what exactly he expects. Took this class after failing Tromba and did not regret it.

Highly recommend taking Eastman for 11 series. His exams are a big touch, and they trick the majority of the class. However, if you do his optional practice problems, and pay half attention to the required hw, and review his practice exams you will be fine. Entertaining professor for math too. Great guy!

Fairly good teacher with interesting lectures. However, you must do the extra book problems or you'll have a difficult time on the test. Test problems are basically pulled from the text and previous exams. Be able to do past tests and book problems and you should do well.

Puts way too many tricks on his exams. Final Exam was nothing like his practice Finals. Hope I passed. Cool guy but makes it way harder then needed.

He is a bit cocky and arrogant. Comes off as a cool guy, but in reality is not. The midterms were not incredibly difficult, but he did throw in questions that could catch a person off guard. The final was ridiculous. There were things not from the class or the textbook. If you can take this class with someone else, do it. I do not recommend Eastman

This is NOT a class that you can just show up to every once in awhile. His midterms have a lot of tricks and difficulty to them. 1/3 + of the class fails so if you don't study and try, don't expect to do well. entertaining lecturer and take advantage of his office hours and lectures. they are a huge help!

The tests where extremely difficult in comparison the the examples shown in class and to the homework. The averages on the midterms were a 68 on the first and a 53 on the second.

Eastman is a nice person. Very entertaining during office hours. However,his exams are hard and puts so many tricks on them. I guess wait for a different professor to take 11A and 11B with. I dont recommend him!

This is my second time taking this course. Obviously, the first time was horrible for me. This time, I'm doing SO MUCH better. His explanations are great and easy, but tests are a new story. He tricks you a lot! Just make sure your TA prepares you for difficult problems for the test. Study the small things too, it will be on the tests.

Eastman is a brilliant professor. He is extremely clear when he lectures but manages to get through a wealth of material in only an hour. I highly recommend taking a math course with him. Though the material can be difficult at times, section will definitely save you.

Although his lecturing style and examples are clear and concise, his tests are monstrous if you don't know the bare minimum concepts/rules of derivatives and limits. Attend section, and don't rely on JUST his practice midterms/finals.

great teacher. very clear when teaching and is pretty funny. his tests are pretty hard though. you definitely gotta know your material but its not too difficult

Eastman is a very smart, and pretty entertaining professor. However, his class is pretty difficult. I took it once and failed, then re-took it and worked my butt off and still recieved a mediocre grade. Of the 10 people who I knew in the class at the beggining only one other actually passed.Don't take this class if you aren't prepared to work.

This is my second time retaking this course from Eastman. I failed the course the first time. He comes off as a good/entertaining lecturer however his tests are a completely different story. He makes the material on the tests incredibly difficult. I worked very hard this course and attended ACE sections but still ended up with a mediocre grade.

Very enthusiastic and great at teaching. Also smart enough to have a clean and convenient website. CON: horrible exams. The first exam was fair, second consisted of trick questions and the final was an outright ambush. I would normally be okay with it but since this class is full of students who have taken the course before, I'm not so sure there will be a curve.

Mark is extremely helpful during office hours and his lectures are not bad as well. His exams are ridiculously hard though! If you think something is not going to be on the test, it probably is so study everything! Book problems help! good luck!

Great teacher!

Lectures are very clear. His explanations and way of teaching is extremely helpful but tests are ridiculously hard.

Eastman is a very good lecturer and uses lots of examples.His homework is basically there just to give you points, so you need to do harder probs out of the book. Despite what people say, his exams arent THAT ridiculously hard if you study.I got a C on the midterm with minimal studying. Overall, great teacher,but lots of studying needed to do well.

He is a great professor. He is great at explaining and gives simple examples. His tests are indeed difficult. It's not so much the Calculus that will trip you, but the tricky algebra. He really makes you think in tests. His midterm was easy but his final was difficult. He really makes you think about what you're doing.

Eastman is not as hard as everyone makes him out to be. His tests aren't undoable, just time consuming. He gives you all the tools you need to do well on his exams. Attend lectures and section regularly and you should be in good shape. Also, do the extra problems he assigns from the book if you're worried.

Not as hard as everyone says. He gives lot of resources for tests. Still a difficult class, but doable for sure. Best math teacher I've ever had. His lectures are incredibly concise and he does lots of examples.

Easy class. Students who struggle with math will struggle with all math classes. This class was a joke. One of the easiest math classes I have taken here. He curves pretty good too. People just come in here to complain about the grade they received lmao.

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This class is a joke. lol like a HS class for me. Easy A. The curve helped me a lot too. :)

Eastman gets a bad reputation for his tests, but he really is a great teacher. Go to section, go to lecture, pay attention and you will understand the material. As for those tests, his practice midterms and finals were very accurate in terms of both content and difficulty, so I was never caught off guard by any problems on the actual exams.

Great lecturer, came to class with no prior calculus experience and left feeling very knowledgeable. Didn't do super well on the midterm, almost aced the final. You really have to study to actually understand the material, just being able to mechanically compute the problems isn't enough. Reasonable class, wasn't blind sided by test questions

I had to take this class twice because I failed the class the first time. I largely blame this on myself because I didn't develop a strong study style and I had only 1 quarter of calculus under my belt. He's tough, but he is a very good lecturer.

1 midterm and 1 final. Midterm was easy, study off of the practice midterms. Final was a bit harder but still manageable. Go to lectures, he explains things in great detail and you really understand it.

Eastman is very helpful if you ask for help. The best way to pass this class is to ALWAYS go to class. The tests are very hard but you will do fine as long as you GO TO CLASS. If you miss class even once you are likely to be very lost. I also recommend always going to your section if you are confused. Most of the TA's are very helpful.

This is the only math class I ever took that left me feeling like I actually understood math conceptually. Eastman is a straightforward lecturer so he seems intimidating but go to office hours and you'll see him smile! He's willing to help you if you ask for help. Do the homework, go to class, and if you want that A then apply for ACE or MSI.

He is very clear about what will be on his exams. He gives out previous years exams to study off of. Do the practice exams and the real one should be much easier.

Honestly, he's one of the best math professors on campus. He seems to genuinely care about his students and does do a good job with explaining his material in lecture. But those exams, it's a good thing he curves!

Professor Eastman is a great professor as long as you are willing to put in the effort to learn. He only gives two tests (one midterm, one final) but they are pretty hard. If you do not show up to most of the lectures and put in the time to study outside of lecture, you will have a hard time passing. However, he is very clear on the material taught

I honestly liked eastman a lot. His tests are not as bad as most people say. He puts up a few old tests, and the majority of your actual test will come straight from those besides one or two curve ball questions which is generally where students lose points. Average on our mid term was a 70.5 but the final was a bit harder. Decent curve as well.

I EXTREMELY love this class because of the nice professor and TAs. I even wanna change my major to pure mathematics due to this amazing class!!

His tests are really tough. If you do the review problems, make sure you really understand it. Ask for help when you need it. Grades were based on quizzes, homework, one midterm, and one final.

Good professor but as most math lectures, they are long and filled with lots of notes. He likes to go fast and chug on so go to class and make the most of it. Sections were mandatory w/quizzes but TA got to grade and give extra credit.

If you go to every section, take heavy notes, and review, you can pull off a B. The final and midterm have questions from concepts that you know how to do but with a really weird function. I got a C+, skipped alot of lectures, and watched Patrickjmt. He is a super fun lecturer, wished I would have tried harder.

Eastman knows the material, and knows how to teach it. He clearly explains the process to solve a problem, as well as the why behind it, but he only does this on initial problems to a new concept, and doesn't repeat this level of teaching in further examples. Know what you don't know, ask every "stupid" question you have, and you'll do well

He's a really good professor and knows the material extremely well. It's really important to go to class especially if you're maybe someone who is not proficient in understanding math out of the textbook. His TA's were also amazing! (shout out to Gabe Martins!) To be honest, the material was interesting and sometimes enjoyable to learn. goodluck!

Eastman was a great professor! I honestly don't know why there were so many negative reviews. Attendance was not mandatory and I skipped so many of his lectures (mostly because it was an 8am and it was hard to get up that early). 1 midterm (super easy) just do the practice one, and 1 final (a little harder). Do the hw and you should be fine!

I thought Eastman was a clear and concise lecturer and that his tests were fair. His tests were challenging, but they were all based on key material. He also curves the tests as the average is usually in the 60s. Overall this class is not easy, but it is not impossible either; I would take it again.

The professor is pretty funny and informative about the material that we cover, and he tells us in advance what we should study for the midterm and final. He's still pretty hard, though, so you really need to work to do well in his class. Fortunately, his notes are uploaded online, but that doesn't mean you should skip lecture.

Light on homework, textbook not really needed. His lectures are super helpful, and he posts EVERYTHING you need to know online. Class notes, schedule of lectures, MSI and TA information, supplemental practice problems, etc. I'm terrible at math but this class was cool.

Eastman is a great lecturer- he goes over stuff in depth and shows difficult problems in lecture. This is balanced out by his brutal exams. He tells you what is going to be on them, but they are all the most tricky questions from each section. Study, and go to class, and you can pass no problem.

Really great guy and really nice. Especially easy course for incoming freshman like myself who already took AP Calculus in high school. I didn't go to lectures more than five times throughout the quarter, but discussions are mandatory. Great TA's while I was there

He's one of my favorite math teachers/professors that I've ever had. I loved him and this coming from someone that math isn't their strongest or favorite thing. The class is really hard but that's because the material is. He's such a good lecturer. Knows how to explain things really well. Go to section. CONSISTENTLY study. Do not blow the midterm.

Honestly one of the more enjoyable math teachers I've had. Tests were incredibly fair, especially because he tells you most of the topics that will be on the midterm and final. He's a good lecturer and does a lot of practice problems during class making the topics understandable. Overall class wasn't that hard.

I was scared of taking MATH22 after a long break from CALC. The midterm was very similar to the practice midterm but final was WAY harder (and worth 45% of the grade). Lots of homework that counts only 10% and mandatory sections. Overall I would take him again but put more effort. I never attended lectures and got a C.

Mark gives good lectures that demonstrate various ways of arriving at concepts. His tests are way more difficult than his homework, but he's good at explaining concepts and illustrating things in various ways.

MATH3. Pretty easy. Don't have to go to class every time. Clear hand writing. Great lecture.

This was my second time taking math 19A, however he was WAY better than the professor i had before. He was organized which made it good to understand the material. His tests are difficult, but he gives you two exams from previous years to study from. Definitely need to work hard for this class but you'll do good if u put in the effort.

His lectures are rarely boring and he has neat handwriting. He speaks clearly, tries to make jokes, encourages questions. He does move pretty fast but he offers office hours after every lecture. For Math 11A, he only had one midterm could be seen as good or bad. GO TO MSI! it'll help tons. posts past exams for you to practice and hold a review.

I was terrified by all the comments of, "won't pass without taking calc in high school" Well I didn't and still passed, with an A. Do the homework, even the optional. Study and go to office hours, it is possible!! Midterm/Final is fair, nothing too crazy. It may not seem like it at first but Eastman is a good professor, compared to others...

Eastman teaches one of the most universally hated subjects (math) and still has a 3.8 rating at the time of writing, which means that he is actually a great prof. His lectures are clear and concise with a little humor sprinkled in, tests are fair, homework load is very reasonable as well. As long as you pay attention and do work you'll be fine.

His lectures are clear, useful, and enjoyable. On the contrary, his exams are all long free responses. He curves it every time. However, he tells you what will be on the exam a week before the real exam. Exams are absolutely tough, but he is an excellent teacher.

He was an extremely good lecturer and explained the material really well. He does webcast but I strongly recommend going to class. Also, as others have said his tests are hard. Be prepared for harder problems than are on homework and that you do in section. Do the previous tests he puts out as they are similar to the test. Would highly recommend.

Eastman's lectures are really great - he thoroughly explains the concepts and also explains the proofs behind different formulas. Although his exams are hard, he gives multiple exams from the last that are very similar to the exams he gives so if you study those you should do fine. Homework isn't easy but if you do it, it helps your grade a bit.

He's a great teacher and is always willing to help students when they ask for it. His midterms and finals are extreamly hard but he has a nice grading curve. If you spend time to study for his class you will pass the class.

Nice guy overall, the homework isn't hard but you should definitely do the extra problems in the textbook it will help for the exams. The test are hard but he does give you a cheat sheet. I wouldn't say he deserves all the bad rep that he gets its a hard class already but he definitely covers all the material in a clear and organized way.