You will learn the material, just wont get a good grade.

good teacher and very nice

This is calc 2, it's not a simple topic at all. However, he does understand the material very well and is always there to answer questions and clarifies during class. I like him much better than who I had for calc 1.

Good teacher, good lectures. Friendly and easy. His way of presenting the materials was very engaging and interesting. Even now I still remember all details about series, and all the limit tests... Incredible!

he is very engaging with his students and takes the time to answer tedious questions that his students ask. but! he is a tough teacher. he taught this Math 30 class like everyone was going on to Calc 2.

Teaches this subject very well; he understands what he is talking about. Recommended.

good teacher,lost of homework(due every monday), kisses sometimes after lecturing some sections. tests are from the book(chapter tests). pretty easy if u know what you are doing.

Before i start critiquing negative comments, i would like to say.. hes a GREAT TEACHER..VERY HELPFUL! Its math come on now.. how fun can get it right?.. Besides that.. damn he gives alot of hw! Make sure you know some calculus before entering the course becuase if you dont, then you have a hard time

He lectures so slow that sometimes makes me fall in sleep. He tries his best to make you understand. A ton of homwork( 2 sections a day,one section is usually from 1-61).His exams are depended on his mood.First and final are so easy but, the rest are killers.Many of the test questions are from homework,but which ones in the thousands?Recomended !

Good teacher in all.

He's a straight forward instructor. Wants students to understand material. Teaches at a steady pace, not fast at all. You have to enjoy math to like him. adds in jokes to keep attention. recommended. i don't know what the others are talking about Alves being a jerk or too boring. they must not like math. anyway, a helpful instructor and knows what he's doing.

He IS a hard teacher, but is very patient and helpful with all his students. Five 100pt tests and one 200pt test make up your grade. No curve.

Very clear teacher. Hard test. Lots of homework. He apends time making sure everyone is good to go before he moves on. He is also very good at breaking things down from another angle if you don't get it the first time.

great teacher. very clear and easy to understand. keep up on the homework assignments when they are assigned and you will do fine. i wish i had him for all of my math classes.

Seems like an OK teacher, not easy but not too hard either. His explainations are pretty decent. Tests were just homework problems. Hard part is just doing your homework when it is assigned and keeping up with the class.

he's a very fair teacher. He explains it clearly and if you don't get it, he's willing to assist you. Once in a while, he makes some mistakes. But hey, calculus requires a lot of showing work. Even when I redid the problems, I made the same mistake. The key to getting an A in his class is doing and re-doing the hw problems.

This is the only math classes in the series of calculus that i can't get an A. Why? He doesn't give you a second change. I got 89....%, But have to be exactly 90% to get A. I did homework twice, practice exams many times, read the book, and solid A in the final and A+ in the first exam, got B and C in next two exams. Still end up with an B++. Pain!

Alves is a mellow, funny, and patient teacher. He's all about helping the students understand math. He's not as thorough as Livingston was, but I would still recommend him for anyone looking for a good Math 30 teacher. He's very friendly and doesn't make you feel stupid.

He was my stats teacher. At first I thought he was kind of mean, but then he was nice towards the end of the semester. I'm kind of glad he was strict in the beginning because he weeded out all the slackers and our class became a close-knit group of friends rather than classmates. Keep up with the work and you're golden!

Very nice teacher and a great human being. He teaches with dedication. He can be witty and clever at times. His tests are similar to the homework. Very fun guy. You are warned though, the material in this class is very hard and you will need alot of time doing the homework. Otherwise, this class will be fun. plus he talks about current events alot

As was said before a great human being and a gentleman as well. The class is hard and you need to ask if you don't understand, but he'll always help. For exams he gave us always the whole class period which is over two hours. I got As in both his MATH 180 & 185 though I had to work my ass off for them, but hey - it's CALCULUS!

Definitely a great teacher and person! I was dreading taking math again but after having him for Math 10 I knew I would take his class for Math 30. He's always willing to help out and clarify things. You can't go wrong on the tests if you do the homework and do the practice tests from the book or math lab. Highly recommend him!

Decent guy. No surprises on tests-pretty fair teacher. Somewhat funny. Fairly lax, I got away with acting up a bit. Would take again. Even though I'm good at math, I got a B but it's my own fault for slacking off - I did NO homework at all. Also homework while supposedly mandatory isn't(told us at end of semester), all tests. Would take again

Funny and sarcastic.

Good teacher. He explains things well and is very helpful if you ask questions. His tests are basically homework problems so make sure you do your homework, although it isn't mandatory. Doesn't grade on a curve, but he still isn't really that hard, it's just that Cal is a hard subject for most. Highly recommend.

I am stunned to see anything negative posted in regards to Mitchell. Thanks to him and his different tactics in teaching, I understand a higher level of math fully for the first time in my life. He is great and has a brilliant personality. I pray that I can have him for my next round in math.

Great guy. Tests are a combination of hw/quizzes. Believe me this guy is on your side! Just come to class having read some material at least! You have to do all/most the hw prior to the test or you will struggle. Its not mandatory but you have to learn it to be successful. Math is tough ppl!

It's a tough class. Tons of homework is assigned and he expects you to give in 10 hours a week to study. But he explains the material very well. Overall, you won't get the easy grade you want but you'll learn the material.

You have to memorize alot. If you do most of the homework and understand it you can pull off a B. The test might not seem straightforward but they are made up from hw questions, i mean thats as straightforward you can get. He's a great teacher idc who says otherwise. It's just a tough class that you have to focus alot in.

I don't know why Alves gets such bad ratings, he teaches math like a university professor would,there is a lot of homework and outside effort that needs to be put into this class if you want to get an A,as long as you just do the homework, read each section prior to doing the homework,and review his notes, there is no reason why u shudnt get a an A

enjoyed his class. he likes students and talks a lot of jokes though i didnt find them funny. u can get an A if u keep the work, such as reading the text or doing homework. however, u need to give some time to do all of those. the exams are mainly based on the notes of the lecture, so dont miss the class.

Really good teacher, made everything click. I mean I'm a nerd, but i know a great teacher when I see one. He also doesn't grade on attendance, so if i wanted to sleep in i could. I was kinda pissed he gave me a B though!

Great guy, reasonable. Homework assigned everyday, (just like all math classes), you get partial credit for tests, and the final is half multiple choice, half written.

He gives A LOT of homework, A LOT! However, if you do all the homework, show up to class, and do ALL the chapter reviews & tests, you will get an A. Frustrated w/ amount of homework, but in the end, it is what helped me get an A, so do it and understand it! Also, if you ask, he will help!

This class was easy. As long as you do the homework and attend class everyday, you will do fine. The tests are really easy. They consist of questions from homework or examples from his lecture and examples from the book. The only thing that sucks about him is that he assigns lots of homework, his pop quizzes and he takes forever to grade test.

Alves is a good teacher. I hate the pop quizzes. When he notices that you are copying the homework out of the solutions manual he will embarrass you. DO the homework. It is a lot, but it's worth it. THe first two tests were very easy after that they got pretty difficult.

I had him for Cal 1&2. One of the greatest profs. His tests were straight forward. Do all the homework. Do the review section, HW problems and examples before the tests. You'll get at least a B. Listen carefully to his lectures and show him your respect. As long as you do that, he won't give you pop quizzes.

Alves takes his time to explains things well, but also picks extremely hard questions which I wouldn't mind if we had more time (only 75 mins). Only returned 2 tests the whole semester so you don't know what you have until 2 weeks after finals. If you're going into higher math, pick alves b/c he will prepare you. Bio students go else where.

An very easy going, friendly and fair professor. Jaded sense of humor. Tolerates inane student chatter, creating an unwelcome "high school" atmosphere. Those seeking a truly knowledgeable instructor beware: his grasp of higher math and science is weak. Overall, an uninspiring mechanic who shows no real knowledge of or enthusiasm for mathematics.

Alves is a very good teacher and is very fair with his tests. Just make sure that you do your job and study, so that he could do his. In my opinion, he is the best math teacher at OCC.

He takes too many quizzes but never give them back, neither quizzes nor tests. The final exam is just base on final answer if your final answer so if you make a minor mistake u loose point... however he madke 100000of mistakes during the class... He can teach some part very well, but I'm sure he didn't understand some other parts so he can not teac

He's very good teacher. Explain concepts clear, does not get mad at anyone just because they ask some supposed-to-know question (such as how to add two rational numers?). Quizzes and exams are easy. He makes calculus not intimidating at all. Just pay attention in class and do chapter review and you will get a solid A in his class.

First of all, this is my second time taking calculus since high school. He likes to introduce each topic with theory behind the lesson. Very sarcastic. He is knowledgeable and helpful if you don't understand. His test are 10 questions but they are usually from chapter review from the book. This class is easy if you actually put an effort.

Alves is the man. He's a good teacher and a cool guy. If you study the chapter reviews and keep up then you will be fine. He's happy to answer questions and help, and he's got a sense of humor. Likes sports too. recommended

A very good professor. His exams are not hard if you do the homework after each class and do some problem in the chapter review before the exam. He's very thoughtful. He never take off many points if you have a wrong answer in the exam if you show him that you understand the material and just have a mistake in calculating. Best Math professor!

Excellent professor! Alves made Calculus II easy to understand. Starts every section with the derivation of whatever formula or theorem you'll utilize in your homework. Explanations are clear. He's very nice and is helpful if your stuck on a problem.

Mr. Alves is a positive person. He enjoys what he does and explains things clearly. However, he does not have enough time in class to go over all questions you may have on homework. Going to office hours/tutoring center is a must for this class. What can I say Calculus takes time and effort no matter what teacher you take.

Great teacher! -at CCC

Professor Alves is an AMAZING professor. He really takes the time to ensure that all his students understand the lessons. He will keep going over problems in the lesson until it was clear for everyone to understand. Class is not too hard, but you have to make the effort to study do the homework. If you need help, he will be there to help you.

If Math is not ur best subject don't take it online in a 8 week summer session. Online class is on my math lab course it was alot of work & to many Quizzes & 2 test on campus plus on final. Teacher is very helpful & answers back quickly, he was very helpful made sure students understood & explained in detail all answers. Great teacher overall.