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Reviews (85)
He can be confusing so be prepared to reread some of the lessons on your own. He doesn't always teach the same methods as the text. If you pay attention and practice on your own, it's not difficult to make an A.
Class can seem boring at times but he teaches the material well. I took him for summer school so it went kind of fast. If you do the required problems you will be ready for the tests which are very similar and not to difficult.
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS! If your not interested in Math this is not a good class to take! Completely unprepared for class!!! Don't hand anything back! Seems like he cares but is just really BORING and doesn't explain things very well at all!!!!!
I am writing this on the eve of the final exam. The guy has JUST posted the review, even though our final instruction was 5 days ago. At the start of the semester I just figured he was nervous in front of the class because he's just socially awkward. Now I realise he's nervous because he just wings it every time he steps into the class. Frustration
He knows what he is talking about but does not teach it very well. Like the others- he was not very prepared and was late on handing back quizzes/exams or posting reviews. He does not mark off for every little thing when you show your work.
The most boring teacher in the world...unprepared, always late. His lectures include slowly talking about examples given in the book. He pretty much talks about the material rather than teaches it. You'll be lucky to receive any graded material before the end of the course. He has poor communication skills and mumbles all the time...
The class was easy. The teacher is not helpful and doesn't respond qickly to emails and mostly of the time, not at all.
Very boring class. He is always late. He mumbles all the time; he seems to be always high. He is not prepared, you ask and he takes a long time to answer some times he just answer some random thing that u dont wanna know. However, I was almost failing and he helped me with online tests to raise my grade. Read the chap before class and ull be fine!
He was always late to class. He took a long time to return tests. We never got our quizzes back. Did not cover 1& 1/2 chapters of the book. Overall, he is very unprofessional and not an effective teacher.
Glad I didn't read the other comments before I took him! I liked him. He knows his stuff, gave work back quickly, and allowed retesting of first two exams. That, my fellow students, is as easy as it gets! The hw is all online and did I mention he takes the best 2 of 3 exams?? Do the work and you'll be fine. Interrupt him if you have questions...
I took his online 8 wk class was easy made an A and a B. He didn't respond very quickly to emails at first but then he got better. Very helpful teacher, would highly recommend his class. Everything is clear online quizzes 2x, but some exams were in person.
His always on time to class! very easy class, no book is really needed since his lectures are very clear and he covers all the material. Easy A without question, just show up to class and your assured atleast a B. Best class ever!
This Professor is not one in which i would recommend to take! he is very mono-toned and its always the same. he covers some materials but its in a very slow fashion...by the time he is finished you have forgotten the question you has asked in the first place! my advice...just dont take this one if you can avoid it!!!!
This is the class where you really need a study group or to read the text book at all times. He's late to every class,take attendance at the end of them so you wont leave early,his voice puts you to sleep.The killer part is when i took him, he couldnt even solve serveral problems and still tested us on them.
He is very nice and helpful. He is always ready to answer your problems even if they are on quizzes. He is willingly to extend the due day on webassign. HE IS REALLY CUTE. I like him very much. Easy to get an A. TAKE HIS CLASS!!!
The guy is smart and knows his subject well. But he doesn't know how to teach. His voice is monotone. He posts the test reviews late so you only get like 2 days of studying.He lost my HW and I had to incist on getting more to make-up for that. I waited 3 weeks to get the make-up HW. Unless you can rely on the book don't take him.
He is boring. Smart but can't teach. He lost my HW and i had to insist on getting make-up for it which I did after 3 weeks! Unless you are the type of person that can rely greatly on the textbooks do not take him you'llregret it.
GREAT teacher!HE HAS EXCELLENT REVIEW SHEETS.IF U study the review, u'll get an A.usually its the same thing.TRUST ME!i took him 2 times.I got two As (bcoz i studied).if u a lazy ass, pliz dont take his class.write everything which is on the board n u won't need a textook.he's very BORING.this is for sure, but he knows VERY WELL Math.i Recomend him
Teaches clearly. Take notes and you'll learn. He does seem to have a lazy streak. Takes WEEKS to grade exams. Forgets to post the homework. Still, cut him a break. You can work the book problems and get an A. I recommend reading ahead before class and asking questions... it is college after all.
Teaches clearly. Take notes and you'll learn. He does seem to have a lazy streak. Takes WEEKS to grade exams. Forgets to post the homework. Still, cut him a break. You can work the book problems and get an A. I recommend reading ahead before class and asking questions... it is college after all.
lmao@monotone but this teacher he may be all the things people are saying but he will help you. Do the mathlab and you will be fine. He cant help every individual student..give him a break!
He's fair. He respects everyone and will be available when you're in need. But the way he teaches is extremely boring. And I have a feeling he's not very experienced and doesn't always know what he's doing. He made several mistakes and sometimes messed up, just like a student.
M. Grando is the best teacher at least for MATH! Those who are talking about him being boring should quit for real coz u aint taking math to get entertained.. He is extremely helpful and will work with you until you get it! Very smart guy. Got his PhD what more do you need? and yes very much down to earth! Highly recommended.....
I just finished taking Calculus 1 over Summer 1. His class was extremely helpful. Most of the class was done online(very helpful, $47) and i didn't have to buy the book. I made a B in his class but that's because i didn't take the time to learn certain chapters. I recommend this professor to anyone interested in learning. He does a very good job.
Prof is dull, but nice. HW for every section is online(20%), quizzes(10%), 3 tests(45%), and final(25%). Gives a lengthy review that is similar to the test. Class is only allowed 1hr 45mins for tests, most people ran out of time. Study and it's not difficult to pass. Wouldn't recommend to people that struggle with math, he can be very technical.
I am extremely disgusted with this professor. I took him for Summer II & sent him an email requesting clarifications on things regarding a lesson & I have yet to hear, and class has been over for a few days. Extremely disrespectful of him. No manners or regards for students! Wish I could say something positive but there isn't anything positive
Took him for summer II, overall class average was a 63. Does that sound like a good teacher? He grades very unfairly and doesn't curve when it is clearly needed. Take this class if you want your hard work to go unrewarded.
No calendar, No syllabus, No communication, No notes, NO RESPONSE TO EMAIL OR PHONE CALLS!!!!! I would run far away from this professor I am one week from a final exam and have taken only one test out of three he has failed to post the others. Fumbling in the dark with this class and praying for the best. Uses webassign and it is HORRIBLE.
Very helpful professor! More than willing to help his students succeed in his class. If you struggle with math like I do then this professor would definitely be beneficial to you. He takes his time to explain and answer any questions that anyone has. Great professor!!
Okay, everyone below me needs to calm down. He is a very reasonable prof. I never took trig or pre cal and still received a B. He uses Web Assign for homework, quizzes, etc. He does get boring sometimes (its calculus, c'mon), but he knows how to teach and has his PhD from a prestigious University. Compared to other Cal teachers, he is better.
Pretty good professor.people kept complaining about him not talking to us more but its math...what's there to talk about? You just do the examples and repeat it over and over. Anyway, he gave 5 exams, 6 quizzes, 24 hw, and reviews with practice Q's almost identical to exams...i'm gonna take him for my next math class...i suggest taking him
He can be hard to understand because of his accent and low voice. He worked out a lot of examples on the board. HW is from Webassign, study the hw and review and you'll be good for the test.
Good teacher. He works out examples, and is very approachable. If you are a slacker, he will notice. He has a good personality, and often makes jokes, but he will never deviate from math, which is something one can not say about most HCC professors.
I took his online class. Doesn't return my emails. No communication at all. I would choose another teacher if I had the choice
Smart guy. Mathematical genius. Good teacher? I hardly think so. It's good to hold students accountable, because free rides and handouts do not make a person better. But when a student obviously isn't getting it, a good teacher would try to do what he could to make sure they did get it. This guy will more or less call you a slacker for that.
Mumbles allot, If you are good at learning on your own, he is the right professor for you. If you need more of a hands on teacher that will explain concepts in an easy to learn fashion, STAY AWAY FROM HIM!
Possibly the worst teacher I have ever had. Only does examples on the board to teach, and stands in front of the example whileR he is explaining the problem. I had to learn everything on my own. He shows up late for class everyday. He does not engage or even look at at the class.
can not say anything for this teacher. Everything is done by your own, do not hope he can help.
Cant hear what he says at all. No Calendar! He is late for the 8am class everyday. Never have a full 2-hours for all the exams. Exams are "show all works" problems, about 35 questions on each exam. I didnt get to finish 2 of my exams and he didnt give me extra time to complete it even he was late
Worst online class. No calendar nor comm.I had to contact him about final never recvd info except only@DE facility. Emailed him replied next evening to give the next 2 days w/limited time.Never responed when sent emails about short notice I had to rush my test 45m since I was not able to get a sitter nor time off.Class avrg dropped. (NO,NO,NO)
I hate & suck at math. I took Dr. Granado online for 0312 & 1314 and it's straightforward. Dedicate time to each assignment (not 3 hrs before it closes) and you'll pass. Get 3 tries on HW so use each one to make the best grade(Hw gives hints when you get something wrong it will tell you how to work it). Got A's in both classes. Is slow on email.
He is there to answer questions if you have any, but most students do not ask any questions. His accent is hard to decipher at times but he is VERY UNDERSTANDING. As long as you are involved in the class and let him know you are confused, he will help happily. Would not take if Calculus is not a strong subject bc it requires a lot of hw practice
Nice people aren't necessarily the best teachers. Professor Granado is a kind individual but a regrettable teacher. He mumbles incessantly, makes no eye contact with his class whatsoever, struggles to cover the required material in a timely manner, and, unfortunately, allows webassign (which you have to buy) to take his place as a professor. Nope.
it's a pretty easy class. DO NOT rely on professor to understand the class. It's more of self-learning process. Go home, watch web assign videos and you should be fine. Tests are just as home works and reviews. Gives tons of extra credit. Boring lectures and he doesn't care if student listens or play around. Easy A, need a little effort from you.
Took online class.... No Communication!!! Doesn't respond to to emails or phone calls!!! Releases assignments & syllabus late. Doesn't respect your time or willing to want to succeed. AVOID THIS PROFESSOR!!!
It depends on what you want. If you like to teach yourself, he is perfect. He changes due dates for homework if you ask him. He does not pay attention at attendance, but it is a plus. Test are like reviews, so you know what to expect (No surprises). As a teacher is difficult to understand because he is boring. As person, Excellent man...
Granado is horrible with communication. I called him 6 times because he wouldn't respond to an urgent email, and he answered and immediately hung up. I actually ended up missing 3 quizzes and 4 homeworks and I emailed him about it and he actually responded and opened them for me again. He is helpful if you can reach him.
Very helpful. I recommend him to anyone who is not lazy. Come to class, do your homework and quiz on time, you should be alright. Mr Granado is an amazing teacher, he doesn't bother students, everything(homework, quiz...) is on Web. I took him Fall 2015, I got my A because I did all my homework and quizzes on time.
never had such a horrible professor in my entire life. From not posting the syllabus until a couple weeks after the start of class, not responding to emails, and not giving clear instructions on dates of exams, I regret signing up for his class. Not once did he respond to my emails, even after emailing him several (more than 10) times . DO NOT TAKE
Professor Granado is very nice, it's just his voice is not engaging.
He is a very nice person, willing to explain if you ask him after class. If you study before the class you'll find that he is explaining not too bad. What I did not like at all was the homework, a lot, but I think it was the nature of calculus; a lot of practice. Take him if you are committed to study by your own, His tests are the webassign HW.
We had 4 midterms, one per chapter, and one final comprehensive. He posted the last 2 midterms on webassign to help people to make it at home. Everybody knows that webassign tests give you a second chance per answer, so if you got a 70 once you send the answers, you can improve it with a second answer and no show all work.
The best math professor I've had in US. very understanding. He changes due dates for homeworks. There are 4 exams which are similar to the homeworks on Mymathlab site. The quizzes don't even require studying, very easy. He answered every single question I had. Take him you will get an A
I took precalculus with him. The homework was a lot. I got a 69% total for the class and I begged for a curve to make it a C, but he refused. I have to retake the class. Am so sad
I have never had an online teacher like this before. Does not answer emails, late posting material, no study guides, and no formula sheets for tests. I am a straight A student and this class wasn't hard, but because of the lack of communication and lack of materials, I did not succeed. I taught myself everything in this class in order to pass.
He gave a lot homework on Pearson. However, he does change the due dates on them(so that's good). There was two or three times where he just did not show up for class. Almost half the class dropped the course around midterm, including me. He has a very timid voice that only the people on the first row can hear. I hate math, now i hate it even more.
I should have seen the mixed reviews and run for the hills!! This instructor was completely useless. Often late to class and sometimes wouldn't show up period-- without notice. Teaching methods were ineffective and unproductive. I received more assistance from Khan Academy than this teacher. Terrible math professor!! BEWARE! DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!
Professor Granado went MIA for the 8 weeks I took College Algebra with him online. I have emailed him many times and he does not answer to any! If the online program glitches, you're on your own (and it does glitch a lot!). Be ready to teach yourself everything and randomly show up to HCC to take his exams - he doesn't even let you use calculators!
Easy class. He is a nice guy, but not a good professor. I stop going to his class after the first 2 weeks and show up on test days only but still end up having a B. just teach yourself by doing all the home works on MYMATHLAB then you will be fine.
DO NOT take this class with this professor. In person: teacher is soft spoken, mumbles, and is overall unenthusiastic in his lecture. Sign in is at the end of the class so if you have to leave early you are out of luck. All the work is online, so most of the class time should be devoted to doing the hw while he mutters to himself.
Took condensed course, structure is ridiculous on amount of hw and due dates. Prof. demonstrates poor response time, actually >70% of communication he never responds to. Would not recommend this prof. to anyone... Truly not impressed.
He doesn't speak clearly , you MUST teach yourself! He gives too much homework. awful course. he gives you no feedback.
I have never encountered a professor, who doesn't respond to his email and doesn't care about his students, so don't take his class. You are setting yourselves up for failure..
DO NOT TAKE ONLINE, communication was scarce, had to try to teach myself the material as he didn't reply to the ask my professor section of the homework. It was as if there was no professor most of the time, all individual effort.
Instructions are unclear. Lectures are monotone and hard to hear; even when sitting up front. You're better off either doing homework or catching up on other classes. The sign up sheet is passed out at the end of class, so don't leave early. Little to no feedback given, but does allow notes on some tests (final included)
Dr. Granado is very hard to hear during his lecures because he mumbles. He hasn't posted a study guide for the final exam which is tomorrow, and he never reponds to emails. He never sent out a test correction form he promised us. You will not learn from him, you have to teach yourself. Don't take him unless you can teach yourself math.
Dr. Granado is a great teacher. He will extend your homework if asked. His tests are what the reviews are based off of. Lots of homework but it actually helps and he knows it. Take him but dont expect a free grade. Time to do some work! If you do that eveything will be just fine.
Final class for my bachelor and easily the worst professor I've had. Professor does not answer emails/calls. Everything is done through Pearson. If you're taking this class, expect no communication/help. Due dates and exam dates are not given in advance and most of class was clueless. Not the hardest class, but made very difficult by professor.
I am taking him for Calculus III online and he is terrible. I am basically teaching myself the course without any communication from the professor. Other students and myself are constantly emailing him asking for information and he never responds. We have had to call the head of the math department. Posted an Exam the day before it was due Horrible
Awful lectures. Should have seen the reviews and not even bothered. I was always so lost in class, just suffered through the entire course, never ever again.
If you need Calculus 1, find a different professor. From the very beginning, this class has been made harder by the teacher. He did not have the syllabus ready until the 4th week of class. He doesn't respond to emails. He shows up late to class. He sounds unenthusiastic and monotone in every lecture. He posted our first exam late. Never again.
The content of the class was easy. Everything else was horrible. I wish I had more space to write all my grievances. -never responds to emails -posted the syllabus late&didn't follow it -posted assignments late or not at all -posted the final exam (randomly, midday) and was only open during a window in which I was at work. Did not extend window.
Absolutely the worst math teacher I've ever had. He literally does not teach you anything. He refuses to go through any instructional material and will spend the entire class working practice problems to himself with absolutely no explanation and even skips steps in the problems as he does them in his head! Prepare to teach yourself from textbook.
Never answer emails from students. Tests are heavy and very difficult. Also a lot of homeworks.
Cons: Long winded and explanations. Not accessible by email or phone. Doesn't engage the class in lectures, just drones the whole time to himself. Posts assignments, announcements, exams < 24 hrs before deadline. Pros: Willing to change due dates. Accepts questions, but will take 20 min to answer 1. Textbook is great, will become your BFF.
If hes the only choice for your math class SKIP IT. Its not worth it. He doesnt know how to teach. Doesnt post the exam until 2 minutes before, and dont even try to contact him outside of class youll get ZERO responses. Save yourself and run away from this professor. Class contents was easy but thats bcs I needed to teach myself.
There is no point in even going to class. His teaching style is quite frankly awful. He does not introduce the topic and is monotone so usually you won't actually know what is happening unless you have previewed the textbook. Exams are incredibly easy, and the homeworks are standard. Absolutely no contact outside of class, but he'll move deadlines.
Good if you have a STRONG basic foundation of college algebra BEFORE and LIKE to teach yourself New to college math, I will NOT recommend you to this class Not respond message at ALL, lacks explanation, LATE announces important things BE SMILE AT HIM, he nice DON'T UNDERSTAND, ASK DON'T BE QUIET, ANSWER Wish you can participate in his class
ignores messages, is so hard to reach out of class. basically just solves problems on his own without explaining anything but gets upset when the class can't answer anything. homework is online that he never mentions and 3 tests, that's it. if you have a strong understanding of algebra prior then you might pass otherwise, you're on your own.
Exams look mostly like the review, but you do not get to see the review soon enough. I do not understand the class tho. I wish he was interactive with the students. Math is a foreign language it helps to have a friendly compassionate environment.
Review is 100 questions and it does not look like the exam, and he posts the 100 question Review 2 days before the exam. No help in or outside of class. He is unreachable.
Worst professor I have ever taken a class with at HCC. He does not know how to teach, and I often wonder how he even landed this job. In his lectures, he drones on and on without ever explaining as to why he does anything. Be prepared to teach yourself. He is also weirdly strict about which calculator models you can use during tests.
He's a monotone mumbler who doesn't help you get engaged or interested in the material at all. But he is a safe bet if you can use the online lectures and teach yourself. He fell behind on Exams so none of them got included in my final grade, leaving only online work. He is teaching 10+ classes, so him being busy saved my bum. Totally recommend.
Bro doesnt talk he mumbles!
The teacher mumbles and teaches to himself. He can teach the entire class without checking everyone is on the same page. You might want to sit in front to pay attention and be ready to self-teach.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
65%
Textbook Required
54%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.57 avg changeRatings by Course
PCAL2412
5.0
(1)2415
4.0
(1)MATH2314
4.0
(2)CAL3
3.7
(3)ALGEB1314
3.0
(2)Difficulty by Course
ALGEB1314
4.5
2415
4.0
MATH2412
4.0
MATH1332
4.0
MATH2414
3.7