His class is difficult compared to normal NVCC courses. However, if your having trouble with normal NVCC courses you shouldn't be taking this course anyway. You need to study and definitely stay on top of your work. If you do not put in effort, expect to fail the course.

Not an easy class, most definitely. I had to study a lot to earn and A, and math is my strongest subject. If you struggle with math, do not take him. But if you like math and you want a challenge, go for it. He will answer your questions nicely if he sees effort. My advice is to form a study group. Pay attention in lecture because he skips steps.

Prof. Wallace is very helpful, but you have to ask questions!!! He's very reasonable when it comes to grading - even if your answers aren't 100% "correct" on quizzes, if you display knowledge of the subject/formulas/concepts, he'll give you some credit. WONDERFUL Stats prof!!!

He's an awesome prof. if you work.He make's you work, and experience Math.you will find yourself fully engaged with math if you do your work. Tests are not easy,no homework mandatory, except projects(I took honor class.) take good notes( his tests come from notes.) and think about your question then ask(otherwise he sometime makes you feel shamed)

Wallace is a good teacher and there if you need help but this class was extremely hard. He makes it seem he isnt a hard grader but he is and you need to make sure you know what you are doing and why. Make sure you do the homework and talk to him in his office hours if you need help.

He keeps the class interesting. I like the bonus points for homework if you get an A or B on tests. He will answer questions completely in class and you can get extra help at office hours.

He's strict, but a good professor. He goes over lots of examples in class and tells you what will be important in calculus. The exams are not easy, but tells you what kind of questions to expect. To help pull up our scores he changed his grading to let us correct problems we got wrong on exams for extra points.

Prof. Wallace is fantastic. I really enjoyed his class. He would always answers homework questions and made sure you got it before moving on.

This was not an easy class, but it was worth it. I feel really prepared for calculus next semester.

I found him easy to learn from. He knows the material well enough to explain things in multiple ways if you don't get it the first time.

This is a good class to take online. The slides and notes are very helpful, and professor Wallace is very responsive and will review exams for correct answers the computer graded wrong.

This was my first online class with NOVA and it was pretty painless. Homework and quizzes were due each week which helped keep me pace with the class. Mr. Wallace was easy to get a hold of when I needed help with assignments and navigating MyMathLab.

This class covers a lot in 8 weeks, so it helps to keep with the course outline. I only needed to contact my instructor a few times, and he was available to help. The only real issue was the use of calculators for tests, but that was quickly fixed.

Professor Wallace is a very good teacher who gets you to enjoy math as he shows how it interests him. He lectures at a semi-quick pace, but if you prepare for class by doing the homework and reading ahead, which I didn't do mind you, it's very easy to follow. His tests have a low # of questions but are all straightforward and graded fairly.

I really enjoyed taking calculus with Prof. Wallace. He made sure we didn't just memorize formulas for the exam, but made sure we learned the topics and how to apply them.

Even though the course was challenging, Prof. Wallace made it easier to understand the materials better. I like how the pace of the class was taught. Having a small class helped because he was able to work with us individually. The homework quizzes helped boost grades and the mock exams helped with studying for exams.

By far my favorite class this semester. He allowed us to have free-flowing discussions on problems and is extremely helpful in clearing any confusion. As long as you do the homework and actively work to understand the concepts you'll do fine. Math can be really intimidating especially this class at the beginning but it's all about practice.

One of my favorite math teachers/professors I've ever had. He's thoroughly explains everything pretty much as the book says but it makes so much more sense when he teaches it. He is pretty fast paced. Everything is from the book so follow it and do the hw because the quizes are the hw. Tests aren't hard but you have to study if you wanna pass.

He tries so hard to make students to understand each concept and if you ask more questions you will know he is very nice. I won't say take this professors class if you want to get A grade without any dedication. But he made me have confidence that I can learn Calculus even though I haven't studied math for the last 10 years.

Professor Wallace is knowledgeable, but don't expect step by step explanations. Lectures are spent completing worksheets, but he does walk around to assist. The tests are not as hard as the problems in the worksheets or in the mymath lab problems. He provides a study guide which is great. Projects were a little hard but do-able.

I took this class online in the fall and it was a disaster. Way too many assignments every week and 3 projects! This time it was much better. It's still a lot of work, but not so over whelming, and the instructor was more helpful and responsive.

This was an interesting class. I didn't always follow some of the physics examples, but he would stop and explain them. His lectures were fast and concept heavy, but he works out a lot of problems on the board and answer any homework questions. The quizzes are open notes and he posts practice questions for the exams.

Professor Wallace does a great job of explaining complex math concepts which was different from my previous class. I was able to understand most everything. You can use your notes on the quizzes and a formula sheet on the final. His test can be tough, but he allows for hints and is generous with partial credit.

He's tough but fair and I appreciated being pushed and challenged, but the pace of the class was alittle fast. If you're taking this course just to get a grade and get it over with, then he's not for you.

Even though my grade may not show it, Professor Wallace was one of the best professors I've been instructed by. If you don't understand a concept in class, need help with homework, or just want some extra help, GO TO OFFICE HOURS!! He wants you to succeed, but you won't be handed a grade because you "need it". Cannot recommend his class enough :)

Professor Wallace is an awesome professor. I appreciated that all coursework was laid out neatly so there was never any confusion as to what and when something was due. He always outlined the grading criteria. The coursework directly correlates with the tests. Stay on schedule and you'll get an A.

Pro. Wallace is a really good teacher. He is strict but fair. Considering the pandemic, he was able to provide the information is a clear and concise way. If anyone had a question he would not move on until it was answered and everyone was clear about it. If you pay attention and do the work you will learn the material and pass the class.

Class material was organized and easy to follow. He gave weekly post on assignments and due date and responded to emails. Very helpful feedback on exams and quizzes.

The other ratings here are treating Professor Wallace unfairly. Yes, at times he can be a bit harsh, but he is a professor who knows exactly what he is teaching and is more than willing to answer ANY questions about the topic. The key is, you MUST participate. You cannot just copy the slides, you need to ask and answer questions during lecture.

Professor Wallace is great at explaining things, he emphasizes what you need to know and study on to do well in calc 1. Might sometimes be harsh if some people are speaking in the background while he's trying to teach, but he's trying to do his job. Homework is a must as the quizzes are based on the homework.

Prof. Wallace's lectures help tremendously in understanding complex material without making you memorize theorems. He can be a little strict, but if you do all the homework and study for exams, you'll do fine. If you want an easy A, don't take him, but if you want to actually learn calculus, he's your man.

Calculus 2 is hard, is just is. Unless you can find a teacher who dumbs down the whole course for you, you just have to put in the effort and do the homework to learn. Ask questions, look up youtube videos and tutorials, etc. HW is also important because the quiz questions are from the HW. The Prof has slides which he uploads after every week.

I had him for 265 last year and came back for 267 this semester. Professor Wallace is one of the few professors at NOVA who isn't afraid to challenge his students. His classes aren't easy, but if you put in the work, they're incredibly rewarding. If you really want to learn your math well, he's the guy for you.

Took professor Wallace for Calc 1 in Fall 2022. He's a very competent math teacher who understands that the topics can be hard to grasp, if in doubt just ask questions. Some homework, and quizzes were based on it. Exams were hard, but the curve was just enough to get a B after showing up to all the classes. Fantastic math professor.

Smart guy. Interesting lectures. Well-structured course. Test questions can be hard at times but he gives a lot of partial credit. Not going to be the easiest course, but it's not supposed to be. Put in the work outside of class, use the textbook frequently, and you should be fine.

tough class, but he was fair. you put in what you get out of it.

He's great at teaching the content and he does his job in making sure you've learned something when you leave his class. He's genuinely the best professor I've ever had; if you didn't like Wallace, then you're probably salty you didn't do well in his class. Everyone in my class, who didn't fail his course, liked him. His rating should be higher.

Great professor who teaches properly and answered all questions. If you don't understand, meet with him or ask questions in class, he's very patient and eloquent. His grading is test based and don't expect extra credit or dropping test grades. Only take this class if you're willing to properly learn the content and succeed in future math courses.

Nice and cool professor. If you're planning to go to a school like VT and UVA, maybe even some Ivy Leagues, for math or have a massive passion for math, he's the right professor. However, if you don't care too much about math, you will fail.

Something I don't hear a lot of people mention about him. His finals are tough; he chooses the most challenging homework and exam questions, which are about eight.

idk why this prof is rated so badly on here. he gives partial credit on exam questions for your work even if you got the ans wrong (this saved my ass on my last exam). He's strict but also grades things fast which is a plus if you're anxious about your grades like me. the 2.9 here had me thinking i was in for a bad time but its really not like that

It seems some students simply expect an easy “A” without putting in the necessary work. Many have not developed strong study habits and are accustomed to being guided step-by-step through their math classes in high school. It's time to adapt, this is not high school. College is where we step up and take full responsibility for our own learning.