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He is a great teacher and cares if you care. He is willing to answer any questions you have, and he dose use the text book for examples (just for the record) and long as you go to class and do your hawks you'll do fine.
Great teacher! He explains everything in a level where u actually understand. Do your maple and you'll do good on tests. Highly recommend
He is an awesome instructor. I had him and i couldn't ask for a better instructor. His teaching method is efficient and fun. He explains very good, crystal clear.You want an A, do his maple, practice exercises and you'll do great. His class is so not stressful.Fun instructor, better lectures meaning high grade and better GPA in your student records
I love his class. He basically taught us the whole concept of trig on the 1st day. He is very straight to the point and as mentioned b/f most assignment are done on maple TA.
Michael schramm is absolutely amazing! He is a great professor and i just love being in his class. I even look forward to it because we have so much fun learning math and he makes it easy to learn. Plus he is just so freaking cute in his dorky silly way. I def have a school girl crush on him!!
He is a great teacher if you can do it without the book.He only taught to the MAPLE TA assignment,and never really gave book references.I felt like he was a bit flustered in class with his lessons,and sometimes I just couldn't focus because he seems to have crazy ADD.If you can deal with surface explanation then you will do fine.I didn't deal well.
If you can deal with someone running all over the room then he is ok. He loves his job, but I never felt that he was prepared to teach the class. He NEVER used the book. We were only taught the maple test, and quizzes.He was way to unorganized for me. If you need structure, then he isn't the teacher for you.Extremely nice though. It's not personal.
He is very high energy! He never seemed focused in class. He is a nice guy, but if you are looking for a structured teacher than he isn't for you. He is all over the room, never once used the book. He only taught the maple quizzes. If you need to understand more conceptual math then take someone else. He is very surface.
GREAT!!!!!!!
Aside from being drop dead gorgeous and hilarious, he is an amazing professor, and quite inspirational as well, I switched my major to a more math related major within the business school because of him. He was a great professor, very helpful, and very relatable.
Awesome teacher! Don't bother buying the book - you will only need the disc (hawkes) which will save like 60 bucks.
The best teacher EVER! I am the WORST at math! I failed every math class I took! with him I had an easy A. If you do good on the maple you automatically pass! He teaches everything you need to know and hes definitely the best! Hes fun and young. He constantly has you laughing. He relates math to you! THE BEST....TAKE HIM!
Mr. Schramm make Algebra fun, while learning. He explains things very well and he keeps the class going with his jokes about Math. He referred to our class as "All Business" and we liked that. If you want to learn in a stress free environment Take Schramm!
Great Teacher.
(not sure if that's the right number for class) Anyway, Schramm is the best teacher I have EVER had for math. He is so helpful, energetic, and really loves math more than anyone could describe. He tells stories that helps relate to math (sometimes), and keeps the class laughing all the time! Also very quickly responds to emails! HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!
Best professor I ever had. Class was always a blast and we got out early almost every day. 4 test, which are multiple choice and he drops the lowest grade. Don't need the book at all, he shows you everything you need to know. It doesn't get any better than this.
GREAT TEACHER! i was horrible at math every year in high school i came out with a low C i did dual enrollment my senior year and got As in all 3 of my math classes with him! He is fantastic and keeps you very intrested with his funny comments!!
Mr Schramm is a great math teacher. You can tell he really loves math b/c he tells you all the time. He does sometimes get off topic for a little bit. I would love to take him for all my math classes!
Great teacher!!!!!!!! Funny(somewhat) and explains all material crystal clear.TAKE HIM IF YOU KNOW WHATS GOOD FOR YOU!!!!!!!!!
easy class..if your badd in math take schramm..u cant fail
Schramm is a good teacher, he explains everything very well. He does not move too fast and he allows you plenty of time to get ur "homework" done. His tests are straight forward, if you are prepared then you will get A's on his test. Thumbs up Schramm! Trick method
Awesome professor! Took him online, and he still cared to have a relationship with his students. Homework is exactly whats on the exam, do them and you'll do fine. I had nothing lower than a 100% every exam, and taught it to myself. Would definately recommend him to anybody!
Make sure you do problems in book recommended. All of his tests are in book problems . Hawks are a useful tool however not test material.
I took his on line class. I do not recommend to anyone that is not good at math. This Professor does not communicate well and if you ask a question he does not try to explain the answer & recommends 2 go to the lab. Lots of on line quizzes & no extra credit. I heard he is ok in class but do not take him on line unless you are A+ at self teaching!
Best math professor ever, very goofy and makes math interesting, easy going and loves talking about his dog Joey!! Make sure you take Schramm for math!!
Schramm is a good teacher. I have had him for 2 semesters now, Pre-Cal and Trig. Not once did I open the text, everything is on Maple. Schramm has a lot of enthusiasm towards math and that makes the class all that more enjoyable.
I took him for College Algebra and he was a GREAT teacher! I'm terrible at math, but he made it understandable and was BY FAR the BEST math teacher I've ever had! His jokes are funny and makes class bearable.
Math has always been a tuff subject for me, Shramm makes class easy and fun! I enjoyed going to math, didnt think that would EVER happen! I recommend him to anyone that has a hard time in math! His jokes lighten the mood and make class fly by!
great math professor i have ever ran across the only way u wouldnt pass his class is if u don't try at all. i had him t&th 12:30-1:45 and we were his best class ever!!!! they need more teachers like him!!!!!!!!! schramm have u went on ur cruise yet???
i wouldnt take..everyone claims his easy...but i dnt think so...he jus teaches off maple ...and the tests dnt even seem lik maple...horrible......................dnt take him
Very good teacher. He doesn't make math as complex as most professors. Most of your work will be from the online maple quizzes. Tests are based of those. I would highly recommend taking him. :)
I lost a family member less than a week before the last test and he was aware of this. I was having trouble in class. When I asked for extra help, he blatantly denied me, saying I was talking in lecture. Really, the person I was talking to was HELPING me. He might be a good prof but he's heartless.
TERRIBLE MATH TEACHER!!! He promised extra credit for 2010 summer one students 9:15-10:45 never got it after we did the project to recieve it. Also he says if you get a A on maple you will pass... still not true!! He's really FAKE and trys to be "cool" with his students but everyone know hes NOT! You cant trust him he will screw you over in a sec!!
He is a great Teacher!! I got an A in his class. Show up, and you'll pass his class. He is fun and makes you want to learn. He makes it really easy to understand the work. I would definitely take him again and am recommending him to my friends to take.
Great professor who is very straight forward about everything you are responsible for in the class! show up, take it seriously and study a little and you will get a high grade!
Mr. Schramm is an amazing professor. He explains the material crystal clear and answers all of your questions thoroughly. I would recommend him to any student! Wish he teaches statics.
This teacher is AWESOME! He is very willing to help you and he keeps the classes fun. I am not very good at math, but I was surprised that the way he teaches actually helped me understand the material. I totally recommend this teacher.*
He is very refreshing to have as a teacher... not boring and mean like some others I can think of. Do all the homework and study and you will be fine. He's kinda sexy in a nerdy mathematition kinda way :-)
I love this class! First of all, i loved math before this class, but this prof makes it so much better! he keeps you entertained and it crystal clear when teaching. he's a big math nerd, but in a good way!
Can you say best teacher ever. I am not a good math person but I took this teacher dury summer. Makes the class fun, even gave us a last day party with food and stuff. This teacher breaks it down. And can answer any questions u have. HIGLY HIGLY recommended.
best teacher ever. totally recomend
He sucks as a teacher. does not a give rats eyeball about his students. couldnt care less if they passed or failed. Had to withdraw from his class right before the exam. a waste of a whole semester. his tests are nun like what he teachers.
He is clear in his expectations and as long as you attend class to learn, you will pass. MathXL is required, I never cracked my book and have an A. I was shocked at how many kids expected him to bend over backwards, this IS college right.
he's a goofball who is incredibly into math; it's pretty hilarious. he keeps even the late-night courses amusing with his math-related enthusiasm, and his exams aren't too difficult at all. i, personally, never picked up the textbook, but prepared to spend a lot of time with MathXL work online--it's very tedious and time-consuming.
Awesome teacher! Extremely passionate about his job. Very approachable, and always willing to go out of his way to give extra help if needed. I?ve always struggled in math & this is the highest level math course I?ve taken to date and got an A! I don?t know what the person (below) is talking about his tests are identical to the material covered in
He knows his stuff! I have never had a decent math teacher and I feel like he taught me everything I should have learned in one semester. I recommend him to everyone I know!
HANDS DOWN THE BEST MATH TEACHER TO TAKE!! I SUCK AT MATH AND HE MADE ME UNDERSTAND IT AND ACTUALLY DO WELL IN IT. HE IS SO FUNNY AND MAKES CLASS INTERESTING!! HE IS WILLING TO HELP AND HIS EXAMS ARE JUST LIKE MATERIAL HE TEACHES. GREAT TEACHER, DEFINITLY RECOMMEND!!!
Took this class due to all the great ratings here. Spent more time studying for this class that all other classes combined. Tons of homework questions and quizzes on this "new' MathXL platform. Test and homework answers are NOT multiple choice and sometimes a simple extra "space" in your answer makes it WRONG. Hard Class - very time consuming!!
Such a good and friendly teacher!! makes class fun and intersting and extremely hilarious :D
Great personality, great charisma no doubt! Just wish we would have spent more time in class rather than doing a handful of problems to get out the door as soon as possible. Hawkes online is fine in that it is laid out and programmed well, but very difficult and time-consuming. I wanted to spend more time in class and less online in frustration.
He is the worst teacher ever. He is the chair of the math department so impossible to get a hold of. His homework and quizzes that are so time consuming have nothing what so ever to do with his tests. I barely made it through his class and math usually comes easy to me. I WOULD NOT TAKE HIM.
Prof. Schramm is AMAZING. He is so passionate about math and really wants the students to enjoy the subject matter. Without him, this class would be worthless. I took this course for a Summer Semester and while it is challenging material, it was a fantastic class. I would not take another math class if he wasn't the teacher. He made math enjoyable.
GREATEST. MATH. TEACHER. EVER. I greatly dislike math. It is one of the most difficult things for me to understand and with Mister Schramm, I found myself sharing his enthusiasm for math and actually understanding the material. He is clear and helpful and willing to spend as much time as necessary to help you get it.
Teaches what you need to know. Do the online work and you will pass the class. Very helpful
Worse teacher I ever had, he LOVES young girls in short skirts and talks way tooo much about what party he was at or where he is going to party after class. he makes it his priority to flirt with young pretty girls and if you are not in this gender or category good luck with help or your grade.
I first took him for precalc and loved him, then I took him for trig and I hated him! I wouldn't recommend him. Also, for precalc and trig he uses Maple TA, which is designed to make you fail.
Took this class online in summer 2, not that bad. Lots of online homework and quizzes but it is easy and you can re-take it as many times as you need to in order to get a 100%. All the tests and the final are online as well. Overall, pretty easy class if your somewhat good at math or if you have someone to help you.
Online Class: Summer II: evrything was done online on a site calld mathxl. so i bascially did evrthing frm the comfort of my home. barely used the book. only 4 test, lots of h.w. nd quizzes. mathxl was kind of complex at first but then it became managable. i got an A in this class. he replies to emails quickly nd he is an excellent prof overall.
This teacher is SUPER funny! I'd crack up EVERY class! But I had to withdraw because he teaches off of Maple. He never uses the book so don't waste money buying it. But if you can handle Maple, go for it! He is still a great teacher! Just that kind of teaching style isn't for everyone n I had to learn that the hard way.
I had him for three semesters, and yes the homework is time consuming and at time frustrating. I hate math and am happy to be done with it, but I am sad I won't have him as a teacher anymore.
Took him in class good teacher. To every1 who took him online do you have to go to the school to take the tests or do you do them at home?
I took Prof. Schramm for intermediate algebra, and he is awesome!!! I would suggest anyone who has a hard time in math to take him, math is not my strong subject, but he made it easy!! I enjoyed going to class too, he's super funny!! Also, (girls) HE'S HOT!!! His test are Mutiple choice! GREAT TEACHER!!
Mr. Schramm is awesome.He does teach from Maple,but he makes sure you understand the material. I wish he was teaching Calc I.
MR SCHRAMM IS THE BEST TEACHER EVER
Best math teacher I've ever had. He is so enthusiastic about teaching the subject that you'll look forward to going to class. I never had to crack open the book, just did the homework on MathXL and did fine. I highly recommend taking him.
BEST TEACHER EVER! He explains everything in class. If you need help, he's more than willing to give assistance. I highly recommend taking Mr. Schramm. I had took trig before schramm and had the hardest time in it. With Schramm, I passed with flying colors. Now it seems easy to me.
Very good professor. Had him for both intermediate and college algebra. Goes off topic sometimes but you will get the information. Did not find the class very hard, just have to do the work and you will pull out with an A.
Scramm is the best math teacher I have ever had. I was worried Trig would be hard, but he explained everything so well in class and is so easy to talk to if I needed any extra help. He makes class fun and enjoyable. Take him for any math class you can!!
This guy's awesome. He has a great sense of humor and is super enthusiastic about math, which makes it easy to learn. I definitely recommend him.
Awesome! fun and engaging, he will make math so easy it's great. Never groaned about going to class-algebra class! Yea he's in shape too
By far the best math teacher i ever had! I hate math and struggled very bad before taking schramm. Hes a very good teacher and makes everything seemed easy. I got a B in the class and definitely will take him again
Professor Schramm is by far the BEST professor and I have taken him for 1033 and 1140. His tests are MULTIPLE CHOICE!!! How awesome is thaat! and he is willing to help during office hours if he has time. He has a good personality, encourages class interaction/participation and trys to make math "fun". I will continue to take his classes if I can.
Took him online. Worse ideal ever. Thought it was be easier than in class but I was mistaken. All work on mathxl is not the problem. It's the test. The test are on mathXL. So you must get everything strictly right or you fail. Thought i was doing good on test then results show me something different. Dont take online your better off in class
1st teacher made this subject seem super difficult. But he is a wonderful teacher and makes college algebra very easy to understand. But dont jus go to class n take tests; doing the mathxl b4 class is very helpful. Not doing them at all only hurts you.It can only help. Overall GREAT MATH TEACHER!!!!! And funny too.....sometimes lol :D
Schramm is a great teacher. He tells lots of stories, but it sure makes the day go by quicker as well as make math class fun (instead of boring). All of the classwork is completed through MapleTA, though its really to your benefit; do the HW, the test is the same exact format at the HW. Do your HWs on time, practice the HW, and you can't go wrong.
Excellent teacher, very easy to follow. Great motivator.
Schramm was amazing! Greatest math teacher I've ever had. I will never slip up on choosing him for a math class.
Best math teacher I've ever had. The way he explains things makes it very easy to understand. Tests are easier than the homework. He's very funny and makes class time fly. Do the math xl and there's no reason you shouldn't get an A. Highly recommend.
He is the best math teacher i've had the privilege of experiencing! DO YOUR MATHXL and you will be guaranteed to pass the class. He makes class SO FUN! Passed with an A, but I earned it, because I did my mathXL, which makes the exams a BREEZE! DO YOUR MATHXL. No reason why anyone should fail, unless they really did not try. Good luck!
He is a great teacher!!!!His explanations are great and clear. I will recommend him all the time!!!
I hate MATH and MATH HATES ME! But Prof. made class fun and easy to understand and with LOTS of practice learned to get along with MATH.
If you think there is no HOPE for you and MATH, there is! Prof Schramm works miracles!!! if you attend every class, pay attention, take notes, and do your MATHXL, YOU WILL PASS the tests!
He's a great teacher who definitely knows his stuff. A little on the nerdy side, but what math professor isn't! Do your MathXL and don't be afraid to ask questions.
This teacher was absolutely the worst teacher I ever had. It would takes days/weeks for him to respond to my emails. I took his online class and realized after he gave me an F,he never checked my progress the whole semester. I had a name change and he was using the wrong name. Still have F and waiting for him to reply to email sent 12/17/12.
dont take online ! but take in person ! and you will get a good grade
Professor Schram is a great teacher and is very helpful and funny. He gets off topic a little but makes you feel at ease about the stress of math. DO YOUR MATHXL and you will be fine! He doesn't recommend online, I think you need face to face when it comes to Math. Definitely taking math with him for my other math classes!
Love Mr. Schramm! Took him for College Algebra in the summer. LOTS of Math XL work, so make sure you do it! He makes math look easy and helps us understand it. He's very funny and likes to crack jokes, makes people feel good. Take him!!
Had him for 1033 and again for 1105. This man makes the material so easy without dumbing it down. The easiest class I have taken at IRSC (at least for me). Whether you're good or bad at math he is the guy to take. He's also hilarious. Favorite teacher at IRSC, love him!!!
DO NOT TAKE HIM ONLINE! He has not replied to any of my emails or phone calls throughout the entire course. I'm sure he would of been better to take in person but for the sake of your grade, I do not recommend him to take online.
Best professor. Even if you do not like math, you will enjoy his class. He is funny, enthusiastic, understanding and great at explaining. He makes this class as easy as possible, so it won't be overwhelming.
Professor Schramm is GOLDEN! He teaches the material as simple as can be and presents it in a way that is interesting, but will, most importantly, make you learn it! ASK QUESTIONS! He will NEVER make you feel dumb for it. Tests are almost ALWAYS MULTIPLE CHOICE and calculators are almost always allowed on the tests! Funny Professor as well! Easy A!
Online: Professor Schramm is a very good instructor. I have heard he is better in the classroom but online was not bad. Definitely need to be self motivated due to the amount of homework; however, Professor Schramm is always quick to respond if you need help. I would recommend him.
Great teacher, great teaching skills but his randomness and story telling takes time away from the learning experience. I zoned out often because of his story telling. I would say 65% teaching and the rest is goofing which can get annoying
Professor Schramm is AWESOME! He is very amusing and LOVES math! He makes Math fun and has inspired me to major in Math! He is ALWAYS ready to help! Definitely the best math teacher I could ask for!
Great Professor, smart and clear and helpful. Wears belts that match his shoes though, thought that was strange!
He was my favorite professor ever! I took him for elm,coll alg. and pre calc. He keeps class fun but get his point across better then anyone could. It's almost impossible to fall asleep in his class. If you could,try and avoid him in ITV classes because he teaches completely different because he is being "watched".He goes over a version of the test
Profesor Schramm is seriously the BEST math teacher i've ever had! He will always help you and never make you feel dumb! Ask lotsa questions. His classes are more fun if they're not ITV, with more stories and activities. His personality will keep you engaged for the entire class! Not too easy, but not too hard. AMAZING!! :D
Schramm is an amazing teacher! He makes learning easy and comfortable, and you actually look forward to coming to class. He's funny as well and always is telling stories or jokes and keep us laughing. He likes sports too and is so smart. I think I'm in love. Lol but seriously he is an AMAZING teacher. I got an A in his class, no problem.
He's super cool with people, he likes to joke around at times. his class is't really mandatory because he records his classes on Echo360, his tests are kind of easy but can get a little confusing when choosing answers. The book isn't used but you need the code in the book for MathXL
He was extremely helpful wih every question the class had. You can tell he loves his job, and really cares about every single one of his students. The tests are multiple choice and really straight foreward. It was an awesome class with an awesome teacher.
Schramm is a great professor and I plan on taking him again in the future for any math courses. He makes the math super easy and tests are fairly easy as well. Highly recommended.
His class was very easy. I love his teaching style. The tests aren't that difficult, just don't over-think. Textbook is not needed, but if you're not good at math, I suggest you to use it for textbook homeworks. I would take him again for another math class, but he doesn't teach Stats. :(
My favorite professor of all time. He has a passion like no other and he doesn't make you feel dumb because you don't know the math. Any professor that can make math fun should win teacher of the year in my book. Professor Schramm needs to be recognized by Pres. Massey and given praise. If you can't pass math in his class then you have no chance.
Schramm is the best math professor by far! He is very passionate about the subject and it shows by how well he teaches his students! He makes math so much easier to understand, he explains very well and gives plenty of examples. I took him for pre-calc and calc 1. If you want a fantastic teacher, take him.
Professor Schramm is great! His class is fun. Although not easy, he does his best to make sure you understand. I will definitely take him again.
Very great Professor! The echo360 this class has is awesome so if you miss a class- its up on angel. He always relates something in math with a personal story, and he has the ability to make the whole class laugh and enjoy the class. I love math, and he only deepened that love. I will try to take him for the rest of my math courses. *Need XLcode
If you aren't the best in math TAKE HIM! He is awesome, always funny, always happy. You can just tell he loves math and actually enjoys teaching it. He is really helpful, for once I understood math thanks to him! haha :)
I wish I had taken math classes with Schramm sooner. Hands down, best professor @ IRSC. He makes the most diffucult stuff easy to understand. Class is fun, he tells jokes,stories. You gotta take math, choose Schramm. He brings out the math geek in us. Do your homework, go to class. Ask ?s. You will pass. I got an A.
GREAT TEACHER!!!!! OBSESSSSSED
I can't say enough amazing things about this professor. He is fantastic in every way; he's helpful and a great motivator. He really breaks it down and shows you how to get the solution without making you feel foolish. Very prompt to answer questions and really enjoys teaching altogether.
I wanted to comment for those of you considering taking this class online.It was difficult,but can be done if you are dedicated. Mr. Schramm's recorded lectures are on echo and he uses the smart board,he is an excellent teacher!Tests are on math xl,no multiple choice,but the practice tests are just like the real tests.Good Luck!
Very good teacher! He's funny and energetic. Keeps you awake and entertained during the class. He's willing to accommodate to any of your issues or help find a solution. I would recommend him to any of my friends. I refuse to take any other teacher besides him!
Very good teacher! He is always wiling to explain more if you don't understand. Likes to get everyone participating in class. Math is hard but he makes it manageable. This is my third class I've taken from him .
This class was so simple and easy. There are four tests and a final, one of the four tests gets dropped. All the tests have practice tests that are exactly like the real thing. All homework has unlimited attempts. The course is simple and Mr. Schramm is very accommodating to everyones specific needs.
Very organized for online class. He had an entire semester of classes recorded for us to watch/listen to. Answered questions quickly. I'll probably take him for future math classes if I can.
Mr. Schramm is the best math teacher at IRSC. The way he teaches is perfect and quick to learn. His tests are not hard as long as you review. When he gives his lectures he makes it fun and cracks jokes which most of the time are funny:) definitely a good teacher to pick!!!
I loved going to his class. He is such a funny teacher , who always has a story to tell. He actually made class interesting for me, and I hate math. Mathxl is your best friend in this class. If you do all your mathxl and you do well on your test, you are guaranteed a passing grade.
Excellent teacher took him for four out my five math classes. Easy to understand and very simple explanations of the material covered. I would take him again
I took Schramm for another math class and he was great but he has only taught Calculus a few times and honestly has no idea what he is doing. Class average on 3 tests were between 50-60%. Homework and tests do not match up. He does not offer any extra credit AT ALL. Find a teacher that actually cares and knows how to teach to NEW Calculus students.
Seems he is more concerned with playing golf. Don't take his class if your not an independent study person. He will help you one moment then says he is far too busy to help everyone with what they need. Funny stories, but they take up too much time. If a professor can't help his students, whats his job? Your better off taking this class online.
Prof. Schramm is amazing! I've never had a teacher who made such tough material so understandable. I went into this class just hoping to pass and came out with an A. He's so personable and understands when you're struggling and is always willing to help his students out. Best professor I've ever had. I will be taking him again in the future!
He side tracts alot, I did all of my hw questions and the highest grade I got was a 67. The tests are nothing like the hw. Though he claims that they are. Loves talking bout Joey his dog, his NEW golf cart, and his favorite team. Wish he did short answer test those would have been better. As a person not bad guy but a horrible professor. Stay away.
Gave me a W instead of failing me with a D. This really helped my GPA! I failed because I don't understand martian (i.e. calculus), NOT because Mr. Schramm is not a great professor. I appreciated his patience with all 2 million of my questions during the semester as well.
Quick responses to emails. Gave me an extension on a test , which helped me score a much better grade. The online course was MathXL, which can be painful at times. Didn't really use the book at all. I just needed the code that came with it.
I know a lot of people say "Schramm is the best!" and blah blah. He is a nice guy. He WANTS his students to like him. He WANTS to be that teacher that every student thinks is cool. But honestly we are in school to learn. Not to make teacher friends. My problem with him is we had at least 6 MC calc tests! THAT HAD NOTHING TO DO W HW! BEWARE!!!
Awesome professor! He really cares for his students and wants you to pass. As long as you show up to class, do all homework, and study a little before each test you're guaranteed to pass. His lectures are never boring and he always comes up with fun and quirky ways to remember things.
He's hilarious, and also super handsome. He actually breaks things down and makes things easy to understand. Don't miss class, do all the homework, and study a little and it's impossible to get anything below a B! I wish I could take him again.
This class was easy for me when I normally hate math. A lot of homework but option to redo questions until u get them right equals 100 on every homework assignment. Each test split into 2 parts including final open to take whenever not just on assigned days! Great practice tests uses math xl so u need the access code that comes w textbook.
To Schramm for Trig although his tests are pretty tough, he is very fair and sets clear expectations. You will need to work hard to do well. The nice thing is that you can re watch his lectures on echo. I wish my professors did this . Funny, really knows his math and enjoys teaching it. Note, MEMORIZE THE UNIT CIRCLE AND YOU WILL DO FINE
I've never liked math, but he actually made me love it! His tests were easy and were very similar to the notes from class. He is also very attractive, which is a plus since it made it easy to pay attention! I ended the class with a 97 on my final, with minimal studying thanks to his lectures.
Loved taking Professor Schramm over summer. Very clear teacher and easy tests. He makes math fun, I would take him again.
Quite an interesting character. He wants everyone to pass and tries turning the entire class into a math majors. If you try, you WILL pass. Has multiple choice tests, the typical online homework, and 4 test1 final. 1 test drop, 2 homework drops. Encourages you to ask questions. Overall, if I was better at math, I'd ask for his number.
I took his online MAC1105 course. The course is laid out pretty clearly. He posts his lectures on blackboard, but they're really long and kind of boring. However, he posts study materials and third party videos under "Content" that helped me tremendously. He always emailed me very quickly whenever I had a question. Really nice guy, great teacher.
Are you serious about your math education? Do you have to take the Calc sequence? Then DO NOT take Schramm. He is a nice guy but that is it. You cannot spend 25% of the class telling little life stories and trying to make half of your class engaged by stopping the lecture. We are here to learn, not to listen to golf battles. EASY A.
His Echó 360 recordings are awesome. The fact that he splits your all of your test in 2 parts and he has a practice test for each test and you can take as many times as you want. I took him online and I am going to take him again for pre-calculus hopefully in the fall.
I had fun. Seriously. He just opened my mind and taught me to love math. I did my homework. When I got stuck, he answered all my "little math" questions and never once judged me. He is devoted to our success. He tries hard to connect to us. He is rare. I earned a decent grade. I'll take him for pre-calc.
Best teacher ever, willing to help. Has a good sense of humor which makes class goes faster.
Took him for summer I,liked it better than regular semester. I don't recommend skipping even just 1 class, every single one has important critical material. If you practice the methodsstepsprocedures for a problem, you WILL do good, especially if math in not your strong suit. And using mathway for the math XL, really doesn't help one bit on tests
Professor Schramm can light up a room! You will never be bored or confused in his class. He makes math fun and the tests are multiple choice which helps with specific learning abilities. You will have a lot of homework online but you just have to get it done. I highly suggest going to class because his lectures are hilarious and enriching.
Its college algebra, so expect plenty of homework! Dont listen to these other idiots complain. He tries to be entertaining because he doesnt want his students bored out their minds during class, but he does stay on topic. He cares about his students and wanted all of us to pass, but he cant help you if you dont help yourself. He's a great professor
Took the online class over Summer II. Expect to spend a good amount of time doing HW, and math XL will drive you crazy if you don't enter it in just so. Over all a good class, really fast paced. Do not take during summer if you dont want to spend time studying.
MathXL is great for hw but makes test difficult because of how specific you must enter your answer(not multiple choice either). The lectures are several years old but still helpful. The great thing about taking it online is you can fast forward, he gets off subject faster than a squirrel. I can't imagine how frustrating that must be in person.
Although I took an online class rather than face to face, he was very direct with what he wanted and answered emails promptly. His tests are exactly like the practice ones. I would recommend taking his course.
Mr. Schramm is an amazing professor. He has a great sense of humor, and makes himself clear on how ready he is to help anyone who needs it. It's an easy A due to how good his lectures are. You won't be tested on anything you haven't seen! This class flys by! I would recommend him, and I'm choosing him for my next math class:)
He's super funny, nice and a great teacher! I would most definitely take him again. He really wants you to pass the class and he's super helpful. My favorite professor this semester. Do all the homework though. Plus he drops the lowest test grade.
He's an awesome professor and cares for you. Do the MathXL and keep it 100% and he'll help you in anyway he can. My class was a blended course, 3 tests (drops lowest), a final and no online quizzes. Super easy, gives some extra credit (not worth too much) math is hard but he tries in every way to make it as easy as he can.
AMAZING. Hands down the best prof at IRSC. Hes super funny and only teaches you what you need to know - no fluff. He is very clear on the material that is going to be on the exam so you'll never have any surprises. Do your MathXL and you'll be good to go :)
Schramm is an amazing professor but DO NOT take his math classes online. Completely different than his on campus classes, which have multiple choice tests. Online has no lecture recordings, and hard fill-in-the-blank math xl tests. I had to take an incomplete because I was unable to finish it, then sit in on one of his real on campus classes.
This was the first teacher where I actually enjoyed going to class. He's funny and keeps things light, while giving clear direction of what's expected. He's more then happy to help. Truly cares about his students and that they are successful. His test reviews are very similar to his tests. Very happy I was able to get him for trig next semester.
I loved having him as my math teacher. He keeps the class fun by telling stories and explains how to do math problems clearly and is very fair with his grading! You do not need the book for his class but you do have the online mathxl for homework.
LOVED Schramm! Took his class for 3 semesters. It's not an easy course, but he makes it bearable and makes everything clear and understandable. He always reviews the tests the day before and is extremely helpful if you need help with anything after. The tests are all multiple choice, 25 questions, not unreasonably difficult.
Very accommodating, and will help where he can. Drops the lowest test score. It is a very hard course to take online (mainly because of MathXL), so if you can take the physical class I'd recommend that. You do not need the book if you buy the access code. He responds to emails promptly, and considers the amount of effort you put in for grading.
Schramm is the man! I've never been a fan of math & he completely changed how I feel about it! He drops the lowest test grade, and really works with you if he sees that you are trying. Math XL is huge so make sure you always complete it. He's very passionate & hilarious. He made math fun!
Easy class as long as you study the material and listen to the way he explains the problems. Tests are mostly based on notes. He is also really funny and I learned a lot of things from him that was not just about math.
I suggest taking him at the campus rather than online. Everything is through mathXL which is harder than the material taught in the echo videos.
Schramm is awesome!! Definitely one of my most favorite classes ever. He is VERY clear about what's on the tests and he keeps class interesting by telling stories. If you have any questions he is very willing to answer them. He definitely cares about students and wants everyone to get an A in his class.
I took this class online in summer 2 which made it extremely fast. tests are on mathxl which is harder than an in class test. i wish i wouldve taken him in class. lots of mathxl homework and watched his old lectures on echo to help understand the material, i would recommend taking him in class if possible.
He's an alright guy just not the best professor. He teaches alright but often times he starts drifting and talking about random stuff. Like ok cool about your dog and your golf tournaments but I honestly just want to be learning math. Is that too much to ask?
AMAZING! I have never been good at math at all really, but with Mr. Schramm as my professor I passed the class with an A. I would take him for every math class if I could.
Would definitely take Prof. Schramm again. We did not use the textbook but did use the online code. There is lots of homework online but if you stay on top of it you will do good.
Professor Schramm was fantastic. I am a dual enrolled student and by taking this class, it has boosted my SAT math score by 110 points. Mr. Schramm will teach you more than just math, but life lessons as well. Made me enjoy and be good at a subject I wasn't so hot at.
Best Math teacher I have EVER taken. I would 100% recommend anyone who is struggling in math or is great at math to take Schramm. Not only does he care about his students, but he is very passionate about math and will do as much as he can to ensure you're understanding the material. If I had to take another math class, I would only pick Schramm!
Best Math Class EVER! Math is not my strong point, but he made it interesting and his class was f un. Lots of homework on the computer, stay on top of it. He is a great professor. Did not use textbook, but did use online code. Would definitely take again if I needed another math.
I am not by any stretch of the imagination, a math person. I will study all day, and freeze under pressure. I worked so hard in this class to understand the material, and get they all the mathxl assignments. His online echo lectures are great. They made me wish I had taken his class in person. If you do the work, you will pass. Very straightforward
Schramm is, without a doubt, the best math teacher I have ever had. Whether you struggle or excel in math, I highly recommend you take one of his classes. He's very good at explaining the content and also just really funny and engaging. If you do the IXL math hw and the extra credit you can't fail the class.
Schramm is the best professor I've ever had. He is so inspiring and believes in his students. He wants you to not just pass, but excell. He gives amazing lectures, and all are recorded on Echo to watch at home. He gives tips in class (turns of the Echo) for what will be on the test. Tells hilarious stories and makes class fun. TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN!!
Mr. Schramm was very helpful. He answered emails quickly and really addressed the questions in them. He communicated with the class well and helped when he was needed. I would definitely recommend him for any class. Just a tip for college algebra: do not take it online if you are not self-motivated or if you are not good at time management.
I never got to meet prof. Schramm in person, but his online class was still awesome! He responded very quickly, and was always helpful. He drops 1 test out of 5, and drops your lowest homework grade. Loved him and hope to take him again!
Hands down best prof at IRSC. I've taken his class for both MAC1105 and MAC1140 and each time he was an amazing teacher. Make sure you actually do the HW well because he rounds up your grade if its high. Tests are all mult choice and there are only 25 questions. 4 tests, online HW and quizzes, and the final are all his grades. c
He makes it clear to his students that he really is on there side, and wants to see them succeed in the class. He makes things easy for the students, and does as much as he can to help everyone pass. Do. All. Homework. Doesn't put trick questions on test, but you have to meet him in the middle, study enough to know the material, and you'll pass.
Amazing teacher. Tries his hardest to make the math interesting and understandable. Does an entire class to review materiel before test and even uses some questions from test during review.
The best math professor at irsc, HANDS DOWN. Helpful. Funny. Clear grading criteria. Truly cares about his students in helping them pass.
Prof. Schramm was perhaps the greatest math teacher that I have ever had. He is not only a great teacher but also a great person. He does an amazing job at conveying and explaining the material in the course while at the same time sharing funny stories and making people laugh when the material is a little dry. You cannot go wrong by taking him.
Awesome professor would take him again in a heartbeat. His stories are super hilarious and entertaining. He gives you many opportunities to pass and wants all his students to get an A. Believe it or not he makes math fun to learn and not boring. Very caring toward all students.
Mr. Schramm is hilarious! He knows how to make College Alg feel way easier. He explains every little step and doesnt move on until we all are on the same page. He also records his voice, and the smart board to post on blackboard so you can go back if you miss something. He gives as much extra credit as he can! He makes math painless.
Hes a great professor. I really struggle with math. His lectures are informative and easy to understand. All you need to do to pass is complete the homework and study. He cares for his students and it shows. No wonder people always recommend him. The best professor Ive ever had! Nice eye candy too!
A lot of Mymathlab is included in this course. He is a good professor and very nice. If your good in math, this course will be easy.
Honestly one of the best professors I have ever taken really funny. He also genuinely cares about his students, unlike some professors. I definitely would recommend 100% he also gives extra credit which is a plus.
Professor Schramm is by far the best professor! He truly cares about the success of his students. He provides echo360 to help students succeed! Opportunity for extra credit. Highly recommended. You wont be disappointed taking his class!
Michael Scramm is easily the best math professor I've ever had, I took his blended course and it wasn't the best choice, but he made the class much better than I expected it to be. 10/10 excellent professor, and person. I would definitely retake him if I could. Do all of the mymathlab and you can't fail.
He is the best Math professor at IRSC! Show up to every class and take neat notes! (I used colored pens so I wouldnt get confused). If you dont like math, he helps you out as much as he can & will stop what hes doing to answer any questions. He gives lots of extra credit! Funny guy, great lectures & stories, tons of HW & does test reviews!
School was closed for 2 weeks from a hurricane and he moved way too fast, never focused enough on each chapter, got sidetracked with stories, and the lessons he teaches are virtually nothing like the complex, overly-involved, multiple-step problems in MyMathLab. I had to email him several times and his responses were always short, cold and rude.
I would have to agree with the comment regarding his pace level. He does a great job of teaching but not when it comes to students who have more difficulty understanding. Never have I had such a hard time with MyMathLab and the HW is 5 times more difficult than the actual course. Expect to spend HOURS on the homework. Gives lot of extra credit.
The book they make you buy is somewhat confusing. I didn't know that charts would be provided on tests. Would have been great to know before the first test because I was working on memorizing all the formulas. Once you figure out how to use the calculator in this class and to refer to the charts it becomes much easier.
Took in spring w/ 4 other classes. SUPER easy. Wants you to pass & helps you if asked. Doesn't teach everything that is on MML but will teach you if you just ask. BUT does NOT put ANYTHING he did NOT teach on tests. On MML if you havent learned it just use Mathway since it won't be on test anyway. Hilarious, good stories & great teaching. Very kind
This professor is awesome! Online homework/ quizzes and test in class. You have to study in order to pass. He gives LOTS of extra credit and opportunities. SO chill, laid back and amazing teacher!
SCHRAMM is the best Math professor at IRSC! Show up to class! He gives ample extra credit opportunities. Relaxed, very understanding, has a great sense of humor and lightens the mood with his hilarious stories. MML is horrible as usual, he doesn't test on anything he hasn't taught. Gives test reviews of actual ?'s that will be on the test!
Fantastic teacher!! He loves math and will help you out in anyway posssible by giving extra credit or dropping your lowest quiz or homework grade. He takes it step by step in his PowerPoints as well. I would definitely recommend this teacher!!
He was always willing to work with students to help them improve their grade, he gives lots of extra credit and he is overall an amazing teacher. He explains things in a simple way to help students understand and he never wants to confuse you.
Really not all that that everyone says he is. Assigns homework harder than the class it self and gets very distracted while talking about math. Not for someone that isn't good with math and needs teachers to do examples. All over the place to be honest.
Most relatable and caring professor.
Taken online and his lectures on ECHO are very helpful and involved, I was impressed. Only thing I would say is wrong, he takes a while to respond to emails.
I loved professor Shramms class and coming from me-someone who hates math, that means a lot. He was hilarious and kept me awake throughout the course. hes not too lecture heavy but teaches you everything that you need to know for the test and gives good extra credit opportunities & great study guides. Also drops the lowest test score.
Im not the greatest at math but with the way professor Schramm taught, step by step I was able to do decent on exams & make it out with a B. exams are based on lecture notes & study guides. Mathlab hw can be a pain and theres not enough time to go over everything thats on it so just use mathway & go to ASC lab to get hw done.
Normally I am pretty decent at math but due to a lot of personal things going on in my life I started doing not so well and considered dropping the class but professor Shramm was always so encouraging in making me feel like I could do better on each exam that I decided not to drop & thank God I didnt. Great professor. Truly cares.
Awesome professor. Gives extra credit & study guides for every test. Tests are also multiple choice which is great if you're not the best at math like me. He tends to get a little off topic during lecture trying to tell stories, but other then that he explains everything very well when teaching. He genuinely cares and wants you to pass the class!
Wonderful math professor. Breaks everything down which makes it really simple to understand and he really encourages the class to ask questions. He is very friendly and likes to tell jokes and get off topic sometimes but it keeps the class fun and interesting and you still learn everything that you need to learn for the exams so I dont mind.
He is a really great and smart professor but Im extremely worried. He goes off on a tangent about stories in the middle of problems and spends SO much time talking about everything but the lesson. It actually worries me since Im not so good at Algebra. This makes the class hard to follow. He has such great teaching potential if he just taught.
Great professor. Lectures are easy to understand and he happily answers any question. Though he does have tendency to go off on tangents, but they keep his lectures fun and interesting.
I took it during the Summer which I wouldn't recommend doing if you struggle with math because he doesn't have the time to go into detail with every single thing. He was still a great teacher though and offers lots of ways to get your grade up.
Very long winded, goes off on stories that have no relavence to the course. I know what he was for the past 2 Halloweens, but hello - can we solve the math problem??
Really enjoyed the online class. Lectures were very clear and easy to follow, and he kept them somewhat entertaining. Exams were not tricky, the material came straight from the homework and exam reviews. Extra credit is available. If you do your work and stay on top of it, you will do great.
Typical work for a math class, however he gives a lot of chances for extra credit.
Took this class online. ton of homework but every math class I have taken has been this way so no surprise. Plus the more practice the better you do on exams. If you complete the 2 practice tests before the test he gives out 10 bonus points which is amazing if you are not the best at math! He also extended tests due dates to help us out!
I highly recommend Professor Schramm because he actually cares about passing his students and goes in depth to be sure students get it, there is a lot of extra credit opportunities, he is extremely welcoming, and he makes the lectures interesting. He makes you feel comfortable in the class to ask questions, so that you're not lost or left behind.
BEST PROFESSOR EVER!
Best Math Professor ever! He is easy going and hilarious. He makes the subject fun.
Amazing professor. Gives many opportunities for extra credit. Do the work and you'll get the grade. He gets off topic on lectures but is very interactive and comical. Finish all the MML hw and you'll do fine. Always open to help you.
Mr. Schramm is one of the most encouraging and inspiring professors I have ever had. He makes you feel like you can do anything you want to in life. Even though he goes off topic sometimes, he still teaches what we need to learn. And the stories are absolutely hilarious. I wish he still taught calculus because I would definitely take him for it.
He is a very funny guy and has a lot of great stories, so there is never a dull moment in the class. He offers A LOT of extra credit so take advantage of it. He is very lenient and caring when it comes to grades and due dates. He makes math slightly enjoyable so I definitely recommend.
Easy course to pass
Professor Schramm was super engaging and his passion for his subject was so infectious. The way he structures the course grades and extra credit is simple and obviously well worked out through a lot of experience and care. He teaches difficult concepts in a way that is manageable for someone like me who is not exactly adept in algebra.
Highly recommended! Algebra has been a struggle for me, but I passed the course with an A. His lectures are light and to the point. He tells funny stories in between to lighten up the class. He cares about ur grades. Attendance helps with extra credit opportunities. E.c is also offered on MML for each test. Book isnt needed, but the code is.
Prof. Schramm is a genuinely good dude. He cares about his students' success and wants to make sure you get as good a grade as possible. He gives a lot of extra credit and allows you to turn assignments in late. He also has recordings of past lectures on Blackboard.
Best professor ever!!! Offers tons of extra credit and responds quickly to emails with detailed answers to questions. He sends out emails reminding students of deadlines. He is extremely generous. He does not hesitate to extend deadlines to help those who are falling behind. I highly recommend!!!!!! 107%
Professor Schramm's lectures are awesome! He's a really funny guy and explains the concepts so that everyone will understand. His speed during the lectures are nice and slow so you have time to digest what he is saying. Also offers extra credit on every test and drops lowest test grade! No reason not to pass, even if you don't like math!
I am HORRIBLE at math and was so nervous to take this class, but Schramm made everything so clear and really cared about his students so It helped. Took it online, so I had to teach myself a lot, but he provided a lot of resources and was clear on all of his tests. 4 tests (lowest is dropped) and a final.
I really loved taking Professor Schramm's class. I'm taking him again in the spring making it my third math class that I take with him. He offers A LOT of extra credit and he drops a lot of assignments. He really cares about his students and his lectures are really great. If I could, I would take him for every math course I need.
Professor Schramm is a clear teacher. He tends to go off topic, but if you can get past that, he's probably your best bet as far as finding a math teacher. He gives a lot of extra credit. I got extra credit for doing a British accent in class. The tests are hard, and the final is cumulative, but do the homework and extra credit. Nice guy.
Ive taken him for 2 courses so far and I hope to keep getting him. He is an amazing teacher and genuinely cares about his students.
He tells the same stories every class, which gets annoying. other than that hes a great teacher!
Professor Schramm is the best prof I have ever had. He is very funny and understanding, often he will tell stories in class. He breaks things down so you can understand it easily and he does what is best for his students. I HIGHLY recommend him
Awesome Professor. I wish I wouldve taken advantage of all the extra credit and opportunities he offers. You can tell he genuinely wants all of his students to pass. Yeah, he tells stories but in my opinion it keeps the class interesting and each class I learned what I had to learn for the homework and tests.
I took College Algebra online, and I was really nervous going into it. After watching Prof. Schramm's recorded lectures, I was much more confident. He is funny, interactive, and helps you to remember difficult concepts with mnemonic devices. He offered extra credit on every test, which really helped me understand the content and boosted my grade.
11/10 recommended. Prof Schramm makes this class extremely easy to pass for students. He provides numerous extra credit opportunities to boost your grade and also has a teaching style that is easy to understand. He's super funny and makes the class enjoyable. Don't second guess on taking him!!!!!
Schramm was probably one of the best professors I've ever had. He's super funny, caring, and wants you to pass with an A. There's a bit of homework because of mymathlab but its all worth it in the end for your grade. He will drop extra credit 24/7 until you get that A but that doesn't mean slack off.
Exceptional. I would ace tests solely through his class recordings and his lengthy extra credit opportunities that would blatantly be a 50 question study guide for each 25 question test. His class recordings were so hilarious and helpful that I wanted to retake him in a physical class. DE students, take HS level Precalc before Col. Alg, it helped!
Tough online class to learn the material but the professor has excellent echo lab videos that make you feel as though you taking it in person. Watch the echo labs (take notes), do the HW and Pre-tests which he will give you an extra 10 points on the test for completing! If you must take algebra 1 online take it with Professor Schramm no doubt!
Taught college algebra and precal extremely well. But felt in trig he became distracted; making the class harder than it actually is. Math Lab is the most frustrating program that is required to use. A teacher should be able to personalize the the H/W. Math lab is not learning, its time consuming & often over the top harder than needed to be.
go to class, pay attention do all the homework and when you have any questions or concerns go to him hes understanding and a good prof honestly a good teacher a hard class but u can get an easy a
Having a good looking professor makes it easy to go to class and pay attention. Take him, you won't regret it.
Hes a very caring professor. His pre-calc and algebra class is easy but trig is super hard after the first test. Math lab assignments need to be more related to what we do in class. I didnt study much and still got a B. But plenty of people have to retake the course because its difficult. Some tests arent multiple choice, and no calc
He's a great professor. He teaches math well, and is very supportive. The only downside is he tells a lot of stories, which makes the class interesting , but can make it hard for someone struggling in math. I didn't mind the stories, but it did take away from valuable class time for someone who needs it. So keep that if you need extra help.
Listen, Schramm is a good guy but if you're looking for a class that you'll learn from, this class isn't for you. I took him two years in a row and I regret it. The only way I can describe how every class went is he taught for 2 minutes, told a story for 5 mins, then repeated a statement he said 10 minutes ago. Really hard to pay attention.
Professor Schramm seemed like a nice guy. I took him online due to coivd and he gave us recordings of him teaching which were very helpful. I course messaged him a couple of times and he got back to be pretty quickly. 10/10 the only thing I didn't like was the fact that the tests on mymathlab wouldnt let us see why we got the questions wrong.
Professor Schramm was very helpful when I took his class as a hybrid (half online, half in person) during the spring semester. He is very funny and tries to make lectures enjoyable. He was helpful when we had in-person lectures, and he provided lecture videos online. He gives extra credit on tests and the homework is easy so it boosts grades!
Dr. Schramm is very dismissive towards students. Asked for a phone meeting and was met with what felt like multiple excuses ranging from technology issues, car difficulties, the workload of too many classes//students, and ignored suggestions to call without providing his personal number. Also, teaches too many classes (6), 2 is the norm.
This guy's absolutely hilarious, making for some fun conversations; gives plenty of opportunities to bring your grade up with extra credit; and he's able to explain the math in a way that makes sense WITHOUT boring everyone to tears. If you're looking for a fun but level-headed math teacher, this is your guy. You should definitely take his course!
Easy math course if you are good at math. I really didnt email him. Everything was on Math Lab.
His lectures are ok. I mainly got the grade I got because of previous knowledge of math. He's a nice a guy but a bad teacher. I would not recommend his class. He doesn't put grades in till the last minute. The homework for his class is not helpful at all. I'm just grateful I got an A.
Prof Schramm is the best professor I have ever had at IRSC. His classes were fun, his lectures were interesting, and he gives great reviews for his exams. He truly is a great math professor and I'm not that strong in math but I got an A+. Great guy and I loveee this class.
It was an online course so not a ton of interaction. Pretty much teach yourself. There are videos posted but some didn't really help much. I would use the software and watch the steps they did to teach myself, if I still didn't get it I'd youtube it. He was helpful if you reached out.
Professor Schramm is extremely helpful and his lectures are interesting. He would often talk about the origins of math concepts and explain where they came from. During class he was very open to answering questions and was very enthusiastic about teaching. He would often break up talking about difficult concepts by telling stories.
Although this class wasn't too difficult, the tests account for everything. There is no feedback given and the tests are inaccessible after you take them, so don't expect to know what you did wrong. Professor Schramm is very nice, takes a while to respond to emails. If you like math and are good at it, you will most likely pass.
He does have recorded lectures, but the homework isn't very helpful. Make sure to study for your tests because there are 4 tests and a final. Each test is worth 15 percent of your grade while the final is 20 percent.
I absolutely loved this guy! I took the class online and I thought it was fairly easy. He provides recorded lecture which are very helpful and then assigns about 5 homework assignments per module. Test were exactly like the study guides he gave out. Never asked for work.
While he is a great man, sometimes I wish that he would devote more time to the content that we had to learn for that class. We would often be rushing to finish the items we had for that day when all of that could have been avoided if we just cut out the stories. If you are not as strong in math and need a class devoted just to learning choose anot
I usually struggle in math classes, he made it so easy and very fun! I really enjoyed the class and would definitely recommend it. He is very passionate about trig and it shows. Gives extra credit on tests and is very accessible! 10/10
Professor Schramm is THE BEST Math professor I have ever had. He wants you to pass. He will do everything in his power to help you pass. Take this class, especially/even if you are not good at math. He will help you overcome.
easy grader. extra credit. not easily accessible. goes through long random side stories each class through the lesson but smart guy.
Although He is friendly and wants his students to succeed, his tangents do not actually never help students that struggle in his class. He also has so many classes that He often neglects to update any of the work completed during the semester. I think it is very ridiculous that the semester ends in 3 days and not 1 test has been put in the system.
Professor Schramm is a great professor! He really is interested in the topic and will clarify anything if you ask. He loves when questions are asked and when you participate in class by answering his questions. He does not do mandatory hmwk but DO IT!! He grades based solely off quizzes and tests but they are very fair.
Professor Schramm taught math so well, make sure you use the echo videos, I watched almost all of them and ended the class with a 100%.
One of the best profs I have ever had. Really connects with his students. Very easy to understand. Responds well with emails. Funny as hell and makes learning math fun, which is very hard to accomplish imo. Key take away: makes learning math fun.
If you are able to take this professor DO IT! Professor Schramm is amazing and that is coming from some one who is not math proficient. He goes over multiple examples that are reflective of his exams. He has many supplementals for this course. He makes the course easy to grasp and wants all his students to succeed!
Mr. Schramm was a great professor, he is very caring and sympathetic towards his students and truly wants them to be successful. He explains the content well and is also funny.
He never responds to anything. I two responses back. One told me not to use that platform to reach out to him and when I used the other platform, he responded... But only after over a month had passed. He was an ok grader but definitely never sought a personal connection with his students and will not help you if you mess up.
I took online pre calculus with professor Schramm. Throughout the courses, he uploaded work at the last minute and would not get back to students. He gave constant excuses for being unavailable. He never listed his in person hours and shut down the discussion board when students attempted to reach out to him. Graded all items within the last weeks.
Mr. Schramm is an amazing professor! He made math much easier to understand with his lectures and Echo videos. There are lots of homework's which could be tedious because of the sensitive program but the questions on the homework are usually not as hard on the test. So focus and study more on his lectures. I would definitely recommend!!
Professor Schramm is the best professor I have had at IRSC! He is hilarious and makes math fun which is rare. He cares a lot about his students and ensures everyone understands how to solve a problem. Definitely recommend taking him for College Algebra!
If you put in the effort, you will get excellent grades, as the course offers plenty of learning materials and the grading is relatively easy. Although Professor Schramm may take a while to respond to emails, he does make sure to get back to you. I highly recommend taking his class based on my personal experience.
This is my 2nd time taking this course, as I didn't do well with my old professor. Schramm is awesome! This was one of his online courses, and his echo360 pre-recorded lectures had me cracking up! He has a great personality from what I can tell, and offers extra credit. Math is 100% not my forte, but Schramm got me passing!!
Math Goat
Mr. Schramm is probably one of the best math professors at IRSC. He is super funny and teaches very well in my opinion. He cares for his students and helps them out a lot. This class is very easy to get an A in since he has tons of ways to receive extra credit. He does tend to stray away from teaching but he gets the work done.
Makes math very easy, I am not a math person and struggle but Schramm made it so fun and simple. He tries to know his student's personally and is very funny.
100% would recommend, truly cares about his students. Also very laid back and funny.
Best math teacher I've ever had! He's very caring and funny. He cares about his students and wants you to do good. He explains things very easily to understand and gives lots of extra credit opportunities.
I've taken Professor Schramm for three classes: college algebra, pre-calc, and trig, each class being taught with fewer handicaps. However I feel like he is by far the best math professor you could take at IRSC. In addition, all four tests are multiple-choice, including the final. If someone puts effort in the class then they'll probably pass.10/10
Schramm is the best professor at IRSC, even if you are not a math professor Schramm will make it so clear and easy it is not even funny. I would 100000/10 recommend Schramm!!
WE LOVE SCHRAMM!!!!!!
It is optional to come to class because theres videos of the entire course online on Blackboard. When I did come to class he did make the class go by fast and was very helpful. He taught shortcuts and easy ways to do math problems as well as step by step. He is funny and will give you more attention if you are a pretty young girl that I've noticed.
great guy great teacher. loves michigan and golf so use that. he tells you what formulas are going to be on the test. grading scale is very clear.posts online lectures. wants to help you ...memorize unit circle or fail
The professor provides many different resources to help you learn including lecture videos from a past class, videos from his colleague, and videos tailored to each question in the homework assignments. I will say though, his lecture videos are over a decade old, and do not line up very well with the homework assignments, which got very annoying.
A LOT OF WORK. provides extra credit in the form of a 50 question test. offers late passes. You need to complete about 10 assignments per module, two will be the mid section test and the final module test both with 15-20 questions, the rest will have 10 questions. if that makes sense. Just stay on top of work. Has videos that are helpful.
Professor Schramm makes math fun and engaging. The Echo360 lectures are super helpful, plus the homework and tests align well. Definitely use unstuckstudy ai for extra study prep - it's a game-changer! Overall, a great class.
I had Professor Schramm over the summer and his class was great! The homework assignments prepare you for tests and I'm thankful for the extra credit opportunities. He teaches you exactly what you will need to know for the tests. He was also very accommodating to me when I had to go out of state before the final. I would definitely recommend him!
Professor Schramm is there to help you succeed and he'll definitely let you know it. He's a little awkward, but very approachable. If you find math daunting he's the professor for you.
Professor Schramm is an exceptional instructor who shows great understanding towards students facing challenges outside of class. If you miss a class, he's accommodating and doesn't make a fuss about it, which makes a big difference. The homework load is substantial, but if you stay on top of it and complete assignments regularly, you'll be fine.
Super great and nice guy, but not a good math teacher. He only takes 10 min. of class time (1 hr. 15 min.) to teach the easiest problem. The other part is stories about himself. I understand he wants our attention, but I paid for an in-person class, and now I teach myself everything. He does not post test grades because "people will drop."
All he does it talk talk talk and ends class early to go golf. As someone who isn't good at math or never have his class doesn't help. He takes 20 minutes to do a problem and then just tell stories. I nervous to reach out for help because he always talks about how he is in a rush to leave. He may be a good person just not a GOOD professor.
SPace kos 12
Amazing professor . Very interactive which helps me stay focused instead of a very boring straightforward teacher . Lots of extra credit and definitely gives the opportunity to pass . Very easy and fun class
He's the goat
The best math teacher i have ever had. Does not over work you to the point you hate math. does give a good amount of homework but is normal for college. A very understanding teacher. Would take him for every math class if i could.
The best professor ever he will make math so easy to understand. Please take him if you have the opportunity you will not regret it.
Amazing teacher, he truly cares for the success of his students, I couldn't ask for anyone better.
I'm not finished with his class yet but I wanted to leave a review. I'm surprised at how many good ratings he has. He talks a lot!! Going to his class is useless. Never replies to emails. ALOT of HW and I have to teach myself everything so it takes double the time. Almost done with the semester and not one test grade is in canvas yet. Not good.
Inspirational, normally content and a joy to be around. Class was quite challenging during particular moments, however, the professor was accessible, and his lessons were somehow made enjoyable. Truly phenomenal. Hilarious guy, in a way. Undoubtedly requires a lot of work, but they do help you to move forward. Would attend this class again. (Ascot)
When I reached out for help—something students should feel encouraged and safe to do—I was met with sarcasm and a story about "the boy who cried wolf," rather than the academic support I needed. It felt like my concerns were completely invalidated. I don't know how he has good reviews. i find it unbelievabletbh
Horrible. Barley teaches anything, and only talks about his own life. Graded the first three tests at the end of the semester; the tests are more difficult than the lectures. He has entire conversations with students not in his class during test periods. During test 4, he had a 16-year-old supervise us while he went to play golf. Don't take him
If you are looking for a professor that just teaches the subject thorough, this is NOT your professor. You will hear him talk all of class about stuff not even relevant to the problems you are doing. People will only pass his class because he doesn't care if you are on your phone during tests and will also walk out of the room during them :)
AMAZING TEACHER! He truly cares for his students and what they produce and really tries to get you to pass his class by any means possible. His lectures are great and make you want to come to his class. He also has online recordings in case you miss a day or two. Truly an inspiration!
It was my first time taking a math class online, was not a smart idea but my only option. He has in person lectures for each lesson. Those lectures are much better than the one he has uploaded following the textbook. There are 4 tests together worth 60%, final 20%, and hw 20%. Tests and final are not multiple choice and was done through pearson.
Do not take this professor. Most disorganized professor I have ever had. He will give you assignments and not grade them until last minute; and then when he does grade them, the scale will be so off balance that you actually have a failing grade. And forget replying to emails because he doesn't. Take someone else. You'd be better off.
Some of these reviews have to be fake. He waited til after the drop period to readjust the grading scale on canvas and all of a sudden most people were failing. Unresponsive. The homework will take hours and hours and it barely counted for anything once he readjusted the grades. He changed the tests from MC to Fill in. Unresponsive. DO NOT TAKE.
His course was disorganized due to switching from blackboard to canvas, gradebook was incorrect leading to a false assumption and wasn't fixed until the last 3 weeks. Hw is a lot worth 20%, 4 tests 60%, final 20%. There is no multiple choice so you're on a time crunch. His in-person lectures make more sense than the one he gives. Take it in person!
Another fake review below this one trying to explain what happened. The fact is he made excuses but played golf instead of teaching and getting the course organized. Tried to put the course on auto pilot and skate through another semester and ended up screwing students over. I feel bad for those who failed because of these antics.
The grading scale and expectations were clear from the start, leaving no confusion about how grades would be determined. Tests are on MathXL, but if watch the lectures and complete all homework and practice tests you are fully prepared. Lots of homework but again you might see some of those questions on the tests. Will definitely take him again.
He is a great professor. Class was never boring and I loved his lectures. Great dude and funny. Recommend taking his class in person so you know exactly what you see on the tests. Homework is crazy long and with the math software we use it was kind of stressful trying to get everything done. Loved his class and awesome guy. Kev C.
This class was challenging for me. He expects you to remember Intermediate Algebra so He doesn't go in depth on every topic, but you can always do tutoring. There's a lot of MathLab homework. His Echo test review videos match the exams exactly. Go to class because he gives helpful hints. Overall, he cares about his students and loves what he does.
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