3.6

Mark Walker

Mathematics - Palomar College

3.6
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
35%
Would Retake
135
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3.6
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

35%

Would Retake

135

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What Students Say

Get ready for hours of homework

MATH110 - 3.0 rating

He does try his best as a teacher though

MATH110 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

25%

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Reviews (135)
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MATH
Apr 1, 2003

Mr. Walker is a very good math teacher. He is very helpful and goes through each lesson plan thoroughly to make sure every student is on the same page. He gives five tests plus a final, with one of the five test scores being dropped.

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MATH50
Aug 12, 2003

Mr.Walker is a really great teacher. He's helpful and very patient. He explains things well and he's easy to understand.

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MATH110
Oct 4, 2003

His class is the best structured math class I have ever had. He is an excellent lecturer and explains everything very well. This is how every math class should be; highly recommended.

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CALCONE
Dec 6, 2003

if you want an A in calc I, take WALKER. explains everything step by step. looks clearer when you do HW at home. highly recommend.

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MATH50
Feb 15, 2004

Best math teacher I've ever had. Clear & patient in explaining concepts. If you attend class & do homework Mark will teach you well enough to pass class. Get used to idea of staying for every minute class is scheduled. Class never gets out early.

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MATH115
Jun 30, 2004

what?! the rest of these people must be math majors! sure, he's great if u R one of them! DRY!Boring!just adds more examples if u have ?'s. and never take math in the summer unless you're confident!

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MATH115
Jul 15, 2004

This is not an exiting class, but I would highly recomend. It was super easy to get an A. He patiently explains things well, and if you do the homework, the tests are really easy, and the homework gives you extra credit on your tests.

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MATH115
Jul 30, 2004

No Comments

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MATH50
Nov 3, 2004

Great professor. Really organized and helpful. Tends to go pretty fast, but do the homework, go to class, and you will be fine. Expect to go to every class and stay the ENTIRE time. Lots of HW, but he gives time in class for it. Plus 5 extra credit points on the test if you do all of it.

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MATH50
Nov 18, 2004

He teaches with clarity.

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MATH60
Dec 3, 2004

He clearly explains every step in every math problem. He is also very open to questions concerning the material.

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MATH115
Dec 7, 2004

he explains everything really well, but trig can be hard at times. grades everything fair and gives partial credit for wrong answers on tests.

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MATH110
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 19, 2004

Don't get behind on homework! Do it all and get 5 xtra points on tests. Very fair grader, partial credit on exams. Pace of class is very fast. If you get behind you are lost. Works thru homework questions before each class. No excuse to pass class if you do homework and attend classes.

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MATH60
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2004

Boring guy. Explains things in the longest steps. Tests are okay but kind of hard. Okay class

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MATH60
Dec 31, 2004

I thought he was a very clear and organized teacher. If you are slow at math, this is the teacher for you because he explains every step. Definitely do the homework because it helps alot on tests. The tests are very easy as long as you attend the review days.

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MATH115
Apr 26, 2005

He's very fair, clear, organized, and definitely knows what he's talking about. He doesn't move too quickly, he tries to make sure you understand, and he seems dry at first, but he really grows on you.

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MATH60
May 12, 2005

He is very fair, but you really have to do your homework. Do not get behind in all the assignments. Prepare yourself for quizes. He gives only one hour for each test, so you better be ready

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MATH60
May 13, 2005

He's really organized and helpful, but he goes way to fast and covers too much in such a sort amount of time. Most of the other Math 60 prof.didn't go through the whole text like he did. Gives extra credit on ur tests if you do ALL your H.W. Don't fall behind! Every class in crucial.

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MATH50
May 16, 2005

He is a very good instructor. He does however go very fast, and requires a lot of homework. The homework gives you 5 extra credit points on your tests, so it is worth it. This was my third try at Math 50 and I finally passed. I would take him again for Math 60 in a heartbeat.

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MATH50
May 24, 2005

Great Professor! Doesn't care if you come to class as long as you are there for the test. Does give a lot of homework, however, it helps at test time.

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MATH60
Jun 11, 2005

Awesome teacher!!! Really seemed to care, and was very helpful. Everyone agree, agree agree???

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MATH140
Aug 30, 2005

Im currently enrolled in his night classs and so far so good he doesnt collect hw but gives u problems to work with at ure own pace.... Gives a review day b4 his exams and is very good at explaining and answering questions so far soo good =)

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MATH50
Nov 12, 2005

Definately sign up for M Walker's classes if you can handle the homework load; not excessive, just important for mastering the concepts and complete assignments give useful bonus points on tests. All the lessons are presented clearly, concisely and even though I thought I was a total dummy at math, I've been doing really well in this class!

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MATH60
Nov 13, 2005

HE IS SO BORING AND GIVES TONS OF HOMEWORK! I DON'T LIKE THE GUY. TOOK ME HOURS TO DO ONE OF HIS ASSIGNMENTS, TOTALY NOT WORTH IT! TAKE A DIFFERENT TEACHER!

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MATH60
Nov 30, 2005

Walker is a chill teacher. He gives you lots of homework but it only counts as extra credit on test. But he is really kick back and never gets mad. I definately suggest taking him for a math class.

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MATH140
Dec 6, 2005

He really takes his time to make sure that everyone understands the material.Of course, it is calc so you def. should do the homework he assigns.He's passionate about what he teaches and is a very calm guy.Your grade is based on only tests and there are like 4-5 and a final.You'll do fine as long as you study.

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MATH50
Dec 8, 2005

He's a good teacher kind of boring but so is math. He's out to help people he doesn't give to much hw. no quizzes I would take him again.

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MATH110
Dec 17, 2005

He is a great teacher yet the material is VERY challenging. Tests resemble homework but are harder. Expect to commit massive amounts of time to fully grasp concepts. You may want to consider taking only two other classes when taking this one.

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MATH140
Dec 19, 2005

Excellent teacher. Calculus is a hard course, and he does make it harder than it needs to be. About half of the students starting dropped. Although it was hard, I am very comfortable with the material taught and feel that i am more prepared for calc II than some of my friends that took it with other teachers.

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MATH50
Dec 19, 2005

I am sooo horrible at math and this guy had NO sympathy! He goes through the lessons very quickly and assigns WAY too much hw. The hw that you spend hours on only counts for 5pts on the test and he doesnt grade on a curve. A complete "square." HE IS NO GOOD unless you like spending hours on tedious math problems.

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MATH60
Dec 27, 2005

He is a very patient person and is willing to ansewer any questions you have. He makes sure everyone understands the material before moving on. I would take a class of his again, and I recommend him to anyone who may have trouble in the subject.

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MATH110
Dec 30, 2005

I like Math so my rating might be a little biased. This class takes a lot of effort. You really have to pay attention and do the work to succeed. it is kind of a lot of homework. but i have anothing but good things to say about Mr Walker. He explains things well and he always asks if the class understands. I would definetly recommend him.

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MATH110
Jan 12, 2006

This guy was so borring! I had to have something to do in this class to keep me from falling asleep every time! His tests are hard and he is not helpful. He won't help you if you don't understand and he doesn't care. I failed this class out of sheer bordom.

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MATH140
Feb 11, 2006

Calc has hard concepts to comprehend. Inst takes his time & gives lots of expamples but doesn't encourage questions during lecture. Tests cover the extremes of what is shown in class. No easy test questions, you really have to grasp class material or you are doomed. If I had to take it again, I don't think I would take Mr. Walker.

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MATH140
Apr 12, 2006

Mr. Walker presents all the concepts to the students, but he does not encourage qustions. You get the feeling that if you ask a question he is going "What, why don't you get this easy stuff?" Tests are way hard, questions test the edge of your comprehendsion of the subject. If you really don't understand all the nuances of math, you fail tests.

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MATH60
Jun 20, 2006

Hes an okay teacher, but really boring, if you stop paying attention for one second, you'll lose the whole lesson, its sooo eas cheating in his class. Everyone does, its almost funny!

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MATH140
Aug 30, 2006

Restless dude, covers every little thing in book & assigns unrealistic amounts of homework. Bit neurotic or paranoid, can't put my finger on it. Likes to create unnecessary anxiety around tests. Keeps you to the very last minute. Takes role daily & gets noticebly upset w/in his mind, dumb questions. He's your textbook, emotionless teacher.

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MATH60
Sep 26, 2006

Bring a pillow!! Daily attendence, keeps you until the very last minute. Countless hours of homework, buts its extra credit on his test. He makes the material easy to understand, but the tests are IMPOSSIBLE, hardest possible problems. If you are not good at math I would not choose him as a teacher. Overuses the word "mmkayyy'.

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MATH50
Dec 5, 2006

he is way lame... his class is so boring all he does is stand up in front of the class and speak and speak. and to top it off he is WAY monotone. and over and over he says "are we clear", "agreed". if u like boring classes u will like his.

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MATH110
Jan 16, 2007

Mr. Walker is a good teacher. He makes you understand math more clearly. He is not the best at explaining things all the way through when you ask questions, but he is patient and always calm in class.

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MATH50
Jan 26, 2007

Very boring, monotonous teacher. But, is very good at explaining, does many problems on the board to get the concept thru your head. Lots of homework, but he gives you time in class to finish, you usually get almost all done. Summary- boring, but take Walker if you have difficulties in Math, its helpful

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MATH135
Mar 1, 2007

This teacher does not care about the well being of the students. He does not care if you pass or fail the class. His willingness to help is under par. He has very limited office hours and his not willing to help those students who are in need. I would recommend not taking him for a teacher.

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MATH50
May 16, 2007

He's very clarifying and does his job,but as of helping out, it's best to be an independent student. Ghastly amounts of homework for the mere extra credit it's worth, but better than nothing and he uses the most extreme examples on the exams. You'll appreciate him at first, but by semester's end, you'll be disappointed in his overall performance.

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MATH110
Dec 7, 2007

He is an excellent teacher. He makes sure that you understand the material. If you doo all of the homework and show up for class, you should do very well. No suprises on his tests (all material covered in class).

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MATH141
Jan 3, 2008

Great teacher for serious students. Taking this class will make you a better student. Some of the exam questions are tricky and time consuming but that's because it's calculus. :) Covers every section in detail so you'll be prepared to go on to the next level. Doesn't give grades away but an A is possible if you ask questions and put in the time.

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MATH110
Jan 16, 2008

Had him for math 60 and he was a great teacher but 110 he seemed to be a different person. VERY fast paced. The class is pretty hard, so you must study A LOT in order to do well.

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MATH60
Oct 10, 2008

Mr. Walker is a nice guy and all, but his style of teaching is not the best way to express math to his students. In Math60, he assigns too much homework everyday (worth +5 on the test for all total). He also only teaches straight from the textbook, and appears to be unwilling to help. Math isn't my strong point, so going here wasn't the best idea.

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MATH135
Nov 19, 2008

He isn't very interesting, but he is an excellent teacher. He will answer any question thoroughly. He covers all the questions on the test in his notes, and then again in his review. I'd love to have him for any math class.

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MATH115
Jan 3, 2009

you cannot miss a class!!! he will keep you to the end of class every single day you have him so don't try and get out early. Plus you must be there early or on the dot of time cause he takes role as soon as he walks in the door. He is a bit dull and has a tendancy to make mistakes in his examples simple math so i wouldn't recomend taking his morni

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MATH115
Jan 24, 2009

extremely clear! hes an expert at math! he covers a lot of material but the way that he grade his tests are very easy. not an easy test, but u can miss a lot and still have a good grade.

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MATH135
Mar 25, 2009

his class sucked. his grading style leaves no room for error.

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MATH120
May 22, 2009

Super clear, organize, and helpful. his tests are based on the HW..... i highly recommend this teacher.

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MATH120
Jul 9, 2009

I thought I did horible in this class but it turns out I got an A. There was a for sure curve!! Stats is painful but he's good

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MATH110
Aug 19, 2009

I took Math 110 4 times at Palomar (dropped one b4 deadline)...all F's. DO YOURSELF AND YOUR GRADE A FAVOR: GO TO MIRA COSTA >>>> ENROLL IN MARK LAUREL'S COLLEGE ALGEBRA CLASS!!! I took his summer 6 week class at Mira Costa and got an A!

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MATH100
Oct 27, 2009

Horrible teacher, Would never recommend his class. Does not teach clearly, I have gotten all A's in all of my math classes so far, and most definitely am not going to get an A in this class. He grades horribly with no room for error.

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MATH120
Oct 30, 2009

Everyone in my class is really frustrated with him because he makes a lot of mistakes when he's trying to teach us, he grades his tests really hard, and he spends class doing problems out of the book. Your entire grade is your tests! I like math a lot and I wish I had taken someone else's class.

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MATH50
Oct 30, 2009

not a good teacher at all

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MATH140
Nov 10, 2009

He is an excellent teacher. I tend to struggle and get lost easily when it comes to math, but he teaches in a way that makes it easy to fallow. It helps to come to class and do the homework as it?s given. His tests a not hard if you study.

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MATH60
Nov 10, 2009

Wow, I'm really surprised at all the people that don't like him. I am HORRIBLE at math and this is my first year in college and I think he is an excellent teacher. He is straight to the point. Shows you how to do it. Lets you do all your homework in class. Tests aren't hard I don't even study I just use the knowledge from my homework and I'm fine.

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MATH50
Nov 18, 2009

He is a boring professor but to the point. He gives a lot of H.W. but it isn't due until the test. Class starts by going over H.W., then notes and examples from the book. The rest of class is for doing H.W. but he waits till the end of class to assign complete assignment so you have to e-mail him to get the rest if you choose to leave early.

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MATH110
Mar 11, 2010

He is nice but totally doesn't do you any favors in helping you learn. Your whole grade is tests which are all strait blue book. He doesn't give study guides or notes and there is no curve on the grading. I did well in all my other classes and I dropped before I got an F in his. Don't take him unless you totally can learn on your own without help.

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MATH110
Jul 30, 2010

He was the easiest math 110 teacher I've ever had, I took 2 math classes before him and failed and with him it was really easy and I'm not good at math, I strongly recomend him.

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MATH60
Aug 4, 2010

You should avoid this professor. There are no benefits in this class. Walker does annoying things and his tests are filled with material that was never covered in class. I don't really know how someone could say he's nice when he refuses to help his students.

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MATH60
Aug 7, 2010

Prof. Walker is a great math teacher. I took a summer class with him and he's very clear and very helpful. He might get a little frustrated trying to explain a student's question, but don't be intimidated. Just do the homework and ask questions when you have one and don't talk in class. Show him you care about your grade and you'll shine.

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MATH60
Aug 9, 2010

He was such a great professor! He goes completely by the math book so you won't see anything you haven't seen before on tests or homework. Homework was extra credit for the class I took, but do it anyway because it's extra credit and because it's good to study with. He's great.

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MATH120
Nov 9, 2010

Hmmm. I don't know how Walker teaches his other classes, but Stats with him was not good. It was so frustrating. I learned very little, I never understood him and I usually enjoy math. I do not recommend him at all for Stats. Unless you don't want an A and you like being confused.

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MATH120
Nov 9, 2010

WORST TEACHER EVER!! i love math, and my counselor recommended stats, saying its easy, but this was the hardest class ive ever taken. He is boring, and horrible at teaching statistics. I got an F. i would never recommend him to anyone excpet my enemies..

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MATH7193
Dec 13, 2010

Well, I think its really awesome that his homework is extra credit...I did all of my homework and i am happy that it was extra credit. His syllabus is very straightforward and to the point. Read it!!! Ask questions if you do not understand!!! I wish his office hours were longer and i wish he had more office hours.

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MATH60
Dec 16, 2010

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MATH15
Mar 18, 2011

He has a boring voice. His tests are short but you should do your part and study for them. He gives you time to do homework in class and he gives you 5 points extra credit points on the tests if you do it.

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MATH140
Mar 21, 2011

His notes are well organized. He also goes in depth so it prepares u for MATH 141 a lot.His exam is not that hard. just make sure to do hw every class, thats how u learn math by practicing and getting used w/ the problems. then u can get 90s in the tests. highly RECOMMEND!

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MATH60
Apr 30, 2011

A math professor for math enthusiasts. He goes by the book and has a very liberal grading scale. Doing the homework is a must if you want to pass the tests, as with all math classes. His teaching style is gentle and patient. He is willing to repeat himself several times if needed. Great Professor.

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MATH135
May 7, 2011

There is a lot of material to cover and he does go through it all. The notes are easy to read and understand but I was never able to understand his exams. I've never received a C in my history of school and currently have a 3.7 GPA. I got a C in this class. The hardest part was trying to understand his exams. Everything else was clear!

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MATH135
Jun 29, 2011

I took him for math 135. He was my second Palomar math teacher. He is very clear. He explains the concept behind what you need. I enjoyed his class because it was challenging. I ended getting A in his class. The only advice i can give you is watch out for the 3 test. That test is a killer. I got 98% on the second test and 70% the 3rd. So watch out.

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MATH110
Jul 8, 2011

Mr. Walker was a nice teacher and the material he taught was fairly simple, but I found it pretty difficult to stay focused during class. His voice is monotone and could easily doze you to sleep. If you're expecting an "A" from this guy, you better do the homework and study over the material. Test and homework are basically the same

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MATH110
Aug 1, 2011

Prof. Walker is an amazing math teacher. I highly recommend him, pay attention in class and study the problems he goes over in class and you will be very prepared for his tests. His lectures are clear and he is very helpful. I took college alg. in the summer and it was quickly paced but well worth it. One of the best math teachers I have had!

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MATH60
Oct 25, 2011

HE IS A GOOD TACHER BECAUSE HE NOWS WHAT HE IS TEACHING REAL WELL. HIS VOICE GETS BORING AND HE TRIES TO BE FUNNY BUT IS NOT. OTHER THAN THAT IF YOU NEED TO PASS A MATH CLASS THEN TAKE HIS

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MATH60
Nov 9, 2011

Hes kindof helpfull, but if you are struggling and don't speak up or talk to him after class then you can fall behind very fast. He kindof expects you to know everything already. He assigns ALOT of homework and it's only worth 1 extra credit point per assignment. Tests are average but he is a hard grader so an A can easily be a C if you screw up

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ALG60
Dec 14, 2011

He's a great teacher. If you want help just go to his office hours. At first he may seem stand off-ish, but after the second visit he's great help and a nice guy. If he knows your doing your homework and trying in the class he will remember that when your final grade is being entered. So get help if you need it!

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MATH60
Jan 17, 2012

He makes things easy to understand and does things step by step. He posts the lectures and homework assignments on blackboard, and they are easy, but contain a lot of simple thirty-second problems. His assignments are usually decent and don't require too much effort.

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MATH60
May 21, 2012

His teaching style is so easy to understand even for students whose first language is not English like me. As long as you do your homework and study for each exam, you will be fine. He will give you an extra credt if you complete each homework. I passed this course with an A, I really appreciate him.

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MATH60
Jun 27, 2012

I'm not one for math classes; I struggled throughout high school with math and my teachers were never helpful. This guy will make sure you know what you're doing before you leave his classroom. He gets boring, but if you're there to learn he's an amazing teacher. I am taking him again for Math 110 and I'm excited to learn and pass his class.

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MATH50
Jul 11, 2012

I have NEVER been good at math, but with him it was very easy to understand. He is very helpful and always asks if you have any more questions and gives you time to do homework in class, he does assign a lot of homework, but he lets you do a lot of it in class. It can be worth up to 5p over your exams.

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MATH50
Jul 26, 2012

Prof. Walker is AWESOMeE! I would recommend him to anyone even if they don't go to Palomar! :)-Then you should transfer!-He makes math so clear & never makes you feel like you're dumb. Very understanding of emergency personal matters & posts notes on blackboard to keep students up to speed. I wish I had him as a math teacher for life!

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MATH135
Aug 19, 2012

Walker was an interesting teacher. There was an INSANE amount of homework assigned each night. The only perk was that all Homework wasn't worth Credit, but instead 5% extra credit for the next test. His tests are fairly straight forward, and pretty easy if you know the material. Only downside are his painfully boring lectures.

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MATH60
Nov 26, 2012

His lecture is very easy, and he is helpful. Most tests come from homework.

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MATH60
Jan 1, 2013

He was a very helpful professor! If you have trouble with math and need a professor who won't embarrass you about it, he's your guy! He will answer your questions about homework in the beginning of class and assigns a lot of homework but if you do the homework, you will pass the tests because they are usually the same problems.

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CALC140
Feb 16, 2013

Awesome teacher..prof walker is one the best teachers I've had...he is very helpful, after I finished the course I went to ask him for help on other math subjects..he is that good...he makes math super easy! Take him..but make sure you study hard and do your homework too!

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MATH110
Jul 10, 2013

Decided to take during the summer. Dropped because it was too hard/couldn't manage studying for 2other class on top of. He explains problems on the projector so make sure to sit up close and homework is not mandatory although recommended. Tests are hard so be prepared! He's very approachable so don't be afraid to ask questions!

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110
Jul 29, 2013

He is an awesome teacher, very clear, very helpful, always takes up to 30 minutes in the beggining of class to go over homework, tests are easy, as long as you pay attention in class. Took it over the summer and was really worried about the fast pace of it, but he made it manageable! Would love to take him again!

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MATH205
Apr 29, 2014

Mr. Walker is a nice guy. Gives a lot of homework which is expected at this level. Be ready for 25 hrs homework a week. Does ok job of explaining.Makes many mistakes during lectures. Easily approachable. Tests are VERY difficult. Expect to see problems you've never seen before on test day. Barely passed calc 2 and barely passing calc 3. Rushes.

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MATH60
Aug 9, 2014

Very helpful. I took this class in the summer along with another class so I struggled a bit with the work load. During the summer you get A LOT of hw but it's only natural. Tests are not multiple choice but the final is. He will mark off points for not labeling obvious things like the X and Y axis.

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205
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 3, 2014

Very few people are passing this class and many have dropped out. He is a very nice teacher but I feel like I understand less each time I enter the class. He often doesn't have time to answer more than one question because he messes up so often we are very rushed. He is clearly a brilliant man, but doesn't seem to notice how confused everyone is.

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60
Dec 27, 2014

Professor Walker is a good math teacher. He goes over the homework in every class period and let's you ask questions all the time. However he teaches really fast and sometimes you will get lost in what he is talking about.

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MATH
Grade: C+
Feb 1, 2015

He is an ok teacher. My biggest problem was his very monotone voice. It makes the lectures seem like they are so much longer than they really are. He has no problem helping you with anything you need, and he doesn't make you feel stupid if you don't understand something.

2.0
5.0
MATH110
Apr 17, 2015

While he is a nice guy, each class gets more confusing and the tests are complete nightmares. Expect to go to tutoring 15+ hours a week and still barely pass. Homework is for 5 points extra credit on tests, but will take around 25+ hours to complete. Would recommend taking a different teacher.

3.0
4.0
MATH135
May 11, 2015

really confusing long boring lectures. never ends class early. homework questions on beginning of class, then 15min super rushed lecture, makes you do book exercises for 45 min in class, then gives a 15min break, then teaches the last section, nightmare. tests are long, hard, usually students can't finish in time. forget ab life if you do the hw

5.0
2.0
60
May 18, 2015

Professor Walker, is the not most exciting teacher when it comes to lectures. But as boring as he can be his lectures are clear and clean that It is hard to get lost. He is very neat and is willing to help when lost to clear up anything that was misunderstood. Takes role everyday.

4.0
3.0
MATH110
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2016

To be honest he's really boring and the lectures are really long but his teaching methods are good. Homework isn't mandatory but if you do it, it's extra credit on the test. The class overall is hard but he's extremely helpful if you ask questions. He doesn't use mymathlab, which was a plus to me because I hate mymathlab.

3.0
4.0
MATH110
Grade: C+
Jan 25, 2016

He's super monotone. Whenever someone would ask a question, he would just restate what he said without going in depth at all or making it clearer. Get ready for hours of homework. It's extra credit but only a couple of points towards tests. About 4 hours of homework assigned every class. No matter how hard I studied, I still got my first C...

4.0
3.0
MATH60
Apr 23, 2016

Although he speaks in a monotone voice, he is very clear to understand. He also assigns a lot homework and doesn't collect it until exam day. The homework is for 5 extra credit points on exams. There are 4 exams plus the final. If you miss class he posts the notes on Blackboard every class day, which are super helpful. Overall great teacher!

5.0
4.0
MATH140
Grade: B+
May 5, 2016

Calculus is a very tough course. But Prof. Walker taught me more about algebra in a semester than I learned in any other algebra-specific class. Seeing the examples worked out and having access to all of the notes (you might have missed - WRITE THINGS DOWN!) online is very nice. It starts off very hard but stick with it. He's good.

5.0
4.0
ALG60
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Professor Walker makes learning math easy - if you attend class and do the homework. He cares about his students and is very approachable if you need help. I've always hated math but he has inspired me to push forward with more advanced classes. Very fair grader - you get credit for what you know even if you make a simple mistake.

5.0
2.0
MATH60
May 24, 2016

I hate math and Professor Walker made math so much less scary. You have 4 tests and a final. If you pay attention in class, and do the homework you're golden. The test questions are super similar, if not the same as the homework. If you do all of your homework, you get 5 extra credit points on the test. TAKE HIM!

2.0
4.0
MATH60
Jun 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is very monotone like everyone says. The first day of class i wanted to walk out because it was so boring. It only became sort of interesting because i made friends in the class to talk to during breaks. He is a very tough grader on tests but does offer extra credit but its not easy to obtain. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASSES! :(

5.0
3.0
MATH60
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

Lots and lots of homework, but it all benefits you. If you do not practice math you will have a hard time grasping the new material, he was very good at explaining the new concepts, and I enjoyed the class it was 6wks during the summer2016 for Math60, So super intensive but doable if you put that effort in, great teacher!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
MATH60
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2016
Would take again

I do like math so this class was not hard for me, but having a great teacher like professor Walker was fantastic. I hope I can take one of his classes again because he explains math well and he wants his students to understand it. Whenever I got my exams back I could easily understand what I did wrong, and I really appreciated that.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH60
Grade: B
Feb 1, 2017
Would take again

Great notes every class. Also posts the notes online. Kind, caring, and very helpful. All homework is extra credit, collected on test day & added to test score as extra points. Great at explaining the material. Very understanding. Gives about 1 hour & 20 minutes for tests. Tests usually about 20 problems. You will learn lots in this class.

Tough Grader
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
MATH110
Grade: F
Jul 3, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Great guy, but homework is barely worth anything and the tests are very confusing. Packs a lot into one class. Some students are intimidated to ask questions, and this guy just keeps going. He does try his best as a teacher though! He's a great guy, but if Math isn't your best subject, just trust me and take him if you want to have a stepping stone

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MATH60
Grade: A
Dec 31, 2017
Would take again

He gives lots of homework, but if you do it, he adds extra points to your test. He goes over the math problems that are going to be on the exam, and most of them are similar. He post lectures online, including study guides. I recommend buying the teacher's edition textbook, including the solutions book from Chegg Study. I reccomend this professor.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
1.0
1.0
MATH100
Grade: A-
Mar 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Mark Walker teaches with a negative attitude, talks down to students who answer questions incorrectly in class or ask questions, and will often mess up his own problems while blocking the board. He seems unable to pace his lectures properly. I recommend my friends to stay away. He hardly seems like he wants to be there and it reflects on the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
3.0
ALG60
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Mar 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

It's difficult to ask questions during the lecture and they aren't very interactive because of the speed of the lecture and amount of info covered. Mark is a helpful and kind person especially outside of class when he has time. However I feel his method of teaching was not right for me. The homework incentive is low and all are due on test days.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 22, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Never take a math class at night! I couldn't focus at night class and ends up withdrawing from this class. Explains things too fast without caring if we absorb it. Grades based on four tests, final, HW grade in the test. But the things I don't like the most is that he doesn't put things ahead. Use a very old version of textbook

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MATH141
Dec 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He made countless mistakes while teaching on the board. He teaches in a monotone style and I wish I took Calculus 2 with a different professor. In my opinion, he's a pretty bad teacher.

1.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B-
Dec 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If it wasn't for me being good with calculus before this class, I would've been doomed. He goes very fast, and doesn't explain the material. As another reviewer stated, he made A LOT of mistakes and I felt embarrassed watching it. Best to avoid.

4.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

Professor Walker is nice, and knowledgeable about calculus. There's quite a bit of homework, but doing it is for extra credit on tests, which make up 100% of your grade. He takes homework Q's and then lectures for the entire class, which can be slow and dull. Overall, a decent choice, but you will need to put some effort in- it's a hard subject.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
3.0
MATH141
Dec 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I really didn't like having him as a "teacher". He went too fast and didnt seem to care if anyone understood the material. He wasn't very caring or elaborate when I'd ask him questions to better understand the subject.

1.0
4.0
MATH60
Grade: C+
Dec 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I thought he was rude to me and other students... He'd ask us questions, then interrupt us in the middle of us answering... It's like, do you want us to answer or not? I passed his class... But he has made me hate math in the process.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH140
Dec 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Well I came here to write a bad review for this professor and am not surprised to see a plethora of bad reviews already. There's nothing new I can say that hasn't been said. He's a tough grader, but ironically makes many mistakes when teaching. He's boring to learn from, and I had to depend on youtube for almost everything. Do not take Walker.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MATH140
Jan 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

When you take a history class, you expect the professor to know history. When you take an English class, you expect your professor to know English. When you take a chemistry class, you expect your teacher to know chemistry. I question seriously whether this ... "teacher" should be teaching math classes. He messed up math problems all the time

2.0
5.0
MATH141
Jan 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Pretty tough grader... It doesn't seem like he cares if you understand concepts or get a lot of a problem correct. He seems to only care if you get the answer correct... And his test questions are very, very hard. Reading reviews here, it sounds like alot of people already said what I wanted to say.,

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH140
Grade: C
Jan 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Mark Walker is bad, bad,bad,bad,bad. My advice is to avoid him like the plague.

1.0
4.0
MATH60
Grade: B
Jan 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Mark Walker is simply put, the worst math teacher I've ever had in my life. Unbelievable.

5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A+
Jan 28, 2020
Would take again

Prof Walker was one of the best math teachers Ive had. He has a clear love for mathematics and proves the majority of things in class. He does mess up with problems a lot, however, it did not bother me much. Overall, I definitely would take him again. This class definitely is for those who like math a lot or are math majors though.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Received an A in the class. If I wasn't the daughter of a math teacher, it probably would've been an F. I zoned out most of the time because his teaching method is bad. He makes a lot of mistakes, oh boy... a lot! I could see frustration in my classmates who mumbled things under their breath. I'd avoid this teacher whether you love math or not

Graded by few things
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH140
Feb 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I've never had a teacher in my life who has made so many countless errors while teaching. There were times we literally had to correct every single problem he tried to solve on the board. Should NOT be teaching math!

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MATH141
Mar 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you want to learn almost nothing, watch someone make mistake after mistake after mistake, then laugh it off, and if you want a teacher who'll ignore you and your questions... Then I strong suggest taking Mark Walker. If you want to pass math, and learn a lot, then I strongly suggest someone else.

1.0
5.0
MATH140
Grade: C+
Apr 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Got a C. Just want to say, without a shadow of a doubt, the worst math teacher I've ever had in my life. Take him if you want.

1.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: C
Apr 19, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Mark Walker is an ideal example of how and why the USA is struggling to keep up in math. He's a perfect example of why so many students drop out of college due to being discouraged and confused. Mark Walker is the perfect example of everything wrong with education in this country.

1.0
5.0
MATH141
May 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

SAVED BY THE CORONAVIRUS. If it wasn't for the Coronavirus cancelling classes, I would've failed for sure. I found out about ratemyprofessor a month after classes started and hit myself in the head for it. Worst. Teacher. Ever.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Jun 21, 2021
Would take again

Professor Mark was a more than adequate teacher, most people mistake tough subjects with poor teaching, when in fact Calc 2 is just flat out hard. I'd more than recommend Professor Mark if I had to take another course, what you put in is exactly what you will get out. Grade is based primarily on tests, but he more than prepares you for them.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: B
Aug 26, 2022
Would take again

Great professor! It is math and it is preparing you for Calculus but I understood this professor more than my high school teacher. He makes sure to stop when someone has a question and explains until they understand. He does go really fast in his lectures as there is a lot to cover but he is accessible and uploads the notes after the lecture.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH205
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

Awesome professor. Calc 3 is pretty difficult but he does a good job of preparing you for his exams. If you spend time really knowing the homework material and the review you'll do fine. Had some tech issues after one of the exams and he was very understanding and took care of it.

Caring
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
2.0
205
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2024
Would take again

I really liked Professor Walker's lectures. He would go through all the steps for problems, and focus on things that are needed for the tests. He was always available during office hours, and open for questions. He struggled a little bit with technology, however, it wasn't too big of a deal. I always felt ready for tests. Homework isn't graded.

Amazing lectures
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
205
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2024
Would take again

Professor Walker's lectures were great - he broke down concepts clearly and was available for questions. Homework wasn't graded, but going to class and using unstuckstudy helped me feel prepared for tests.

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