Awesome teacher !, He is great at explaining everything as easy as he can. He relates to the students and his classroom is comfortable to learn in. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is taking a math class.

this is the best teacher one can get in the math. he does everythig to get explained and teaches with fun. i got A in his class jst studing a litle because he makes everything easy and gives enough time to study, i would recomend to take his class.

He is an awesome teacher. i really recommend him esp. for Calc.

I thought he was a great teacher. I detest math and he really helped me get through it. VERY FAIR GRADER. Tests are pleasantly doable. NO SURPRISES IN THIS CLASS- he is very upfront (which is great) he tells you exactly what he is expecting and will help you to reach those expectations via any means within his power. RECOMMENDED!

Michael was a good teacher and i'm glad I took his class. He was very knowledgable and helpful. Attendance isn't mantatory and if you're late DON'T go to class. He takes off attendance for tardies and not if your absent, but It is a regular math class with hw and tests. I would recommend him.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED. Excellent teacher. Each class has thorough lesson plan, he executes the plan and provides great notes. If you go to class and put in the time on homework, his test will not be anything unexpected.

This is the best teacher you could ever have for Calc. He explains everything and his tests are what you expect. RECOMENDED

He's the only math professor at COD worth taking, an absolute teaching genius! You have to be on time, but if that isn't already part of your habits you're screwed anyway. I passed the class without a textbook because all the homework can be done on calcchat.com. I failed calc 4 times before but passed with Stack - if you suck at math he's the man!

crystal clear when explaining concepts! and loves his job.. outgoing person and likes to help anybody in need.. tests are easy if u do homework.. the format of the quiz is like the homework.. finals is a breeze u can make a 1 page cheat sheet but only 25 items so it is still relevant to study and practice solving.. HIGHLY Recommended.

He's a great teacher! He's nice, explains everything thoroughly, and is willing to help all the time. You can tell he loves his job 110%. This class was weighted on 4 tests and a final. If you go to class, pay attention, do the homework, then you'll be fine. I would highly recommend him to anyone!

Professor Stack is the best teacher I have ever had. He explains the material very well and is extremely helpful. He even helped me when I was in a math class with a different instructor! He does everything he can to make sure you succeed!! HE IS AWESOME!

Great teacher,genuinely cares about helping the student learn! Gives notes in detail that are directly applicable to homework and tests. If you go to class, do the homework, then his tests have problems directly from the homework. Make sure you understand your homework,if not,ask! He is very accessible and approachable.

he is a good teacher ,but he is kind of tough , he has 4 exams and a final ,you have to do the homework to get ready for the tests , if you take it easy you will get screwed , he is a tough grader as well he takes off points even if you have just one sign wrong in the final answer ,in the end he is a good teacher do the HOMEWOOORKKKKK!!!

Really good teacher. If your taking calculus and worried that you will have trouble i recommend this class. Attendance is optional but is a must to pass. He doesn't collect homework but its a must too. If you show up and do all of the homework and reviews the tests will be very similar the reviews. Easy to understand and a great math teacher.

I had already taken all 3 calculus before so I kinda know what a good math professor is, and trust me Stack is an excelent calculus teacher. Explanations are very clear and classes arent tedious tho he doesnt allow any distractions. Take his class only if u want to learn math, but if it's ONLY for the General req. then don't.

Mr.Stack is THE BEST teacher. He explains so clearly and is there for you when ever you need help. attendance is mandatory. you will not learn if your not in class. He is not an easy teacher but if you work hard you will learn so much in his class and get a good grade. I definately recommend him . Great teacher and a great guy.

VERY GREAT TEACHER! He is sooo clear in his instructions...man i need this guy to teacher more math! He's grrreat! Very kind btw! :)

So you DO have to some work for his class, but that's what you have to do for every math class! He is very good with instructions and explains very well. Also, he is there to help! Very approachable guy! I would take him again!

Mr Stack is a very good teacher...His lectures are pure gold...Very thorough and easy to understand. I thought he's fair at grading...He wants hi students to do good in class and he does everything in his power to help you do your best...To succeed do the HW and pay attention in class. Calc 1 is a hard class....don't underestimate it...do the work

I took him for precalc 1 and i noticed he changed his approach for his students on calc 1 class... He is not so lenient on calc, but still he explains things clearly... pay attention in class do the homework understand it, rather than just rote memory and u ll do good!

I took this class as an internet class & Mike was AWESOME as far as being accessable. It's math, so you DO need to study & study hard, but he emailed his students at least weekly, and when I would email him a question, he would ALWAYS respond within 24 hours. WONDERFULLY helpful! He constantly encouraged us to come to him with ANY questions!

Excellent professor - great lecturing style, clear-cut and detailed examples, and many handouts to practice on. Stats WILL get tough at the end, but he is very approachable and really wants committed students to succeed. Tests get progressively harder, but if you keep up, you'll be rewarded for it.

Very good teacher. lectures are very clear and helpful. If you pay attention and do all your homework, the test is very manageable. Not hard to get a good grade, just need to work hard. Attendence is not mandatory but is strict on attending classes on time but he gives a 5 minute grace period. once the door is close, you can't come in tho. take him

He is extremely harsh grader, take off so many points for minor mistakes. 1 quiz 50 points, 4 exams and 1 final exam 150 points. No HW points to back you up so if you fail on test too bad so sad. No extra credit. He will lock you out if you come late for class, lecture start at 10 he will close the door at 10:00. I wouldn?t recommended for anyone

For this semester, Stack was the best option to take for Calc I. Unfortunately, I ended up with a HARSH grader; especially in attendance. According to his syllabuss, if you come in late to class and knock on the door or come in as you please, not only will he drop you from his class but you'll receive an F for the entire semester!!! DON'T TAKE HIM!

Good professor for stats but very harsh in attendance. Homework not graded but recommended to do well. If you go to class and practice somewhat, an A is reachable definitely a B! Test are hit and miss. All depends on the student and study habits. If you take class serious then no problems.

Took his online class and liked it. I only needed his help once, but he responded to my e-mail in detail in under an hour. Seemed like a nice guy. It also seemed like he graded way better than I deserved, but he didn't return our tests so I don't know for sure. Great test reviews and one test had an at home portion. No extra credit though.

I took his class online. It's a lot of homework. The website lets you check your answer for homework and gives you as many chances to get it right for full credit. quizzes you can retake twice. and there were about 5 tests that had to be at the testing center. In the end I got a 68% and he would not raise my grade :/ had a 75% before that.

The class mainly ran itself so I can only really comment on it rather than him, but his class was very easy. There were a couple homework assignments due every week but they were pretty easy and you can try as many times as you need. I only needed to talk to him once but when I did he responded quickly. I recommend if you can remember to do work.

Professor Stack is the BEST teacher I have ever had. He reviews the necessary info from algebra and trig at the beginning of each lesson. He is always available and goes out of his way to help you understand the material. He is very clear, organized, and concise with his lessons. He can be strict with punctuality,but come to class and you are good!

This guy was really cool and could take a joke. He knew his stuff and was understanding of different learning styles. He is a bit harsh on grading but your math is either right or its not and he holds you to that. I would recommend him.

Prof. Stack was a solid teacher, he knows what he's talking about and how to explain it. Down to earth and very helpful. He expects you to work for it though.

Professor Stack is by far the best math professor I have had at COD. He is always available and wants to help you succeed. He explains things clearly and makes sure each student participates so no one falls behind. His lectures are heavily related to test material. All the test questions come straight from the extra book hw, so make sure you do it

A very good Calculus 1 professor. The man is well admired by his students while at the same time pushing them to do well in his class. It is a Calculus class, so good effort is required regardless of the professor. I would take him again if possible. Just make sure you are not late for class. The man is infuriated by tardiness, for good reason.

This class was doable and homework was also very reasonable. Test were all done at the testing center. However,at the end of the semester, I was very disappointed: when getting all my tests back from him I noticed that full points were taken off multiple problems where my answer was totally correct.

It's online math, usually the teacher's not a factor. But I emailed him a lot and got consistently quick responses. He keeps office hours religiously and seemed happy to help every time I dropped in or called. He does expect you to work, and won't care about any excuses you have for not doing so. Strict in that regard.

Really harsh on the grading, very OCD gives little to no partial credit. The entire class grade is based on 4 tests and that's it.

I think he's a great teacher, I would stay after lecture countless times just to discuss proofs and different concepts because he knew so much and math always intrigued me even though I'm not a math major. If you truly enjoy math he's a great guy to teach you, but if you don't just get it or work for it, you won't do well. It's not easy for all.

Very knowledgeable about the subject, but tests are pure nightmare fuel. Miss one problem and you'll lose up to a tenth of the grade. Lectures are long and tedious. You are not allowed to take any breaks, be it a bathroom break or for water. Very helpful outside of class though. Don't take this course if Calc is not your forte.

Michael Stack is a great online professor to have. Yes you have to go to campus for the tests (but not quizzes) but he grades the tests faster than any of my other professors have (grade is in the next weekday). Textbook is also on the website you go to for this class. Great suggestions. If there's a problem you're having he is glad to help.

Probably your best bet for calc 2 at COD. Understand and do ALL your homework thoroughly. I seriously don't remember a single question on any test or quiz not similar to the homework assigned. Grade is completely based off of test grades and quiz grades. Final is cumulative and is worth 30% of the grade and can replace lowest quiz/test grade.

Stack is the one of the best professors I've ever had in college! He's a tough grader, but you will learn the material so well because he teaches in a way that makes it easy to learn and he really knows his stuff. I wish I could take him for more math classes.

He is a great professor. Makes the concepts very clear and understandable, and he is very approachable. He also cares a lot about your success. Very open to help. However, he can also be really strict. Like others said, he is a stickler for punctuality and attendance. He is also a really tough grader but if you do the work,you should be fine.

Prof. Stack is one of the best Professors I met at COD. He responded to my email questions all the day and nights. He explained every detail to me by email. I couldn't go to his office and he did his best to answer my questions by email. I did my best and had 98% on his test. What I advice is try to understand the Math not memories.

Prof. Stack is an amazing person. He is caring about his students. He gave me immediate feedback every single time I emailed him. He welcomed me in his office to explain anything I didn't understand. His tests depend on understanding and analysis of the material. His course helps me a lot at physics class. Working hard and understand the material.

Do all of the homework and study and you are guaranteed to get an A. Tests and (pop) quizzes are all on problems related to / exactly the same as the homework. Best math teacher I've had in my life

Mr Stack is everything you would want in a math professor. He's organized and explains the material in a way that's easy to understand. He will make you work for your grade, but he also makes it possible to do well by making his tests contain questions similar to assigned homework problems. Pop quizzes consist of one hw prob. Exams are doable.

His pop-quizzes are EZ to get used to & help prevent procrastination. Those & the tests are all based on the hmwk Qs, so really do them even if u don't get points for it. Worst 2 quizzes are dropped & final replaces worst test. His lectures aren't too hard to follow, like a faster paced Prof. Leonard w/ many examples. He's also big on office hours.

He will make you really understand the content and earn your points. He is the best math lecturer I have had yet, but the exams and quizzes (12 pop ones throughout the semester, 2 are dropped) are graded harshly. Very little partial points are given. He is great at explaining things and is great during office hours. Just come in ready to work!

Smart professor! Lectures were engaging and easy to follow so pay attention and take notes. He loves questions and wants to see you work for your grade but its definitely reasonable. He's great at explaining and uses logic to help you understand. Quizzes and tests were based off lectures but mainly homework questions so nothing is a surprise.

Nice Professor with state forward grading systems. He will reply your email really quickly and also solve your queries. Just be careful with the projects as he wanted his submitted projects be perfect even he has mention that in his syllabus. Otherwise easy to medium exams. I will take this professor in future.

Very fast paced lecturer (at least during the summer). Be on time or you'll be locked out for around ten minutes! We had boatloads of homework, but he did use the questions to build tests so there are no surprises. Definitely recommend office hours if you need anything explained. Be prepared for a class-long commitment if you raise your hand once.

At first I thought he was gonna be a rough professor, but all he really wanted was for people to be one time for class and to do their homework and get help when needed. He is strict on coming on time, but he does explain things well and is accessible out of class. The tests are mirrors of what was on the hw. Overall, a good professor.

Stack is a great professor if you can commit to being on time and showing up to class everyday. There's a lot of hw but only some of it is counted for homework checks. Lectures are taught very well and while there is not very many tests and no quizzes and not much review guides his office hours are a great resource and he cares a lot about calc

His lectures are really good. There aren't a lot of points available so every point missed does affect your grade quite a bit. Tests are short and somewhat easy. Homework is absolutely necessary. He HATES when you are late. If you slack off then this class may not be for you; however, if you stay on top of things you should be fine.

I took this class already knowing the material, so it was very easy. He has some strange rules like you have to be in class at 4:30 and if your late you have to wait and knock on the door, and you can only go to the bathroom during the break. But he was very clear when teaching and gave many examples. Made math very easy to understand. NO TECH!

Professor Stack is a phenomenal teacher. You can tell he is passionate and knowledgeable about the contents of the course. If you actually want to learn calculus (with effort), take this class. My only complaint is the lack of points (400 total), sometimes resulting in one missed problem on the test being the difference between two grades.

He is a tough grader and is very strict about his phone policy, if you're late you have to wait outside the classroom for 15 minutes. Overall nice guy and is good at teaching. Expect while reviewing, if no one volunteers to answer the question on the board he skips over it without explaining it.

He's really good at teaching. If you are a slow learner he goes step by step and is really easy to understand and will take time to make sure you understand. While he may have strict and slightly questionable rules for his class it doesn't outshine how well he teaches.

I wrote this review after graduating from engineering college and now doing my MS in Engineering at one of the big-name universities because of this professor. I took four courses with him. His class taught me to work hard and show my best potential. He is caring, honest, and very helpful, he helped me many times in his office hours. Thank you!

He's very old school so you won't be allowed any technology inside class and will lock you out if you're late but he's a very caring teacher and loves his students. If you ask any questions he will make sure you understand it even if it's after class. You MUST do the homework and attend lectures otherwise you will get behind very quickly.

He's a good teacher but very strict. You have to be there on time not a second late. random hw checks and tough grader on tests.

Top tier professor