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Mr Tradd is the best his classes are always packed becaues everyone loves him so much. His teaching abilites are excellent and he is very clear in his explanations. I would highly reccomend him to anyone.
MR. TRAD IS VERY GOOD TEACHER!!YOU WILL LEARN AND GET AN "A".HE HAS AN AWESOME PERSONALITY! TAKE HIM, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT
trad is awesome! he has some great stories he'll share is someone takes the time to ask.... he is a math genius! probably thee BEST math teacher at citrus! box method yahhh!
Cool guy.
If I could take him again for 170 this semester I would! Treats students like adults and will offer any help he can if you show the effort.
Very helpful! Homework is reasonable also. You won't have to do a ton of work every night. Everything he lectures on will be on the test. He is great! Very fair and willing to explain in detail. I highly recommend him.
It's interesting that the people from lower division math seem to like this teacher. In college algebra, he isn't good.The class was being tested on ch. 2, when we were covering ch.6. He goes extemely fast! he doesn't help people when needed. Take Swan!
Great math genius. He is always stopping to make sure that all questions are answered. The homework is manageable. The lecture is always guaranteed to be on the test. Although he goes extremely fast students can still learn and do well. Recommend over any other.
He is fair and explains problems very well. He does everything step by step and makes the class easy to follow. Just do the homework he assigns and study, and guarantee you will pass.
He is an excellent math teacher, and he is very funny and nice!
He is nice professor. But he can get mad at you so easy....
i'm glad i took this class. test are based on hw assignments.. so grading is pretty simple here, you do the math and can pass.
my only complaint is he does not teach math 29....simple a wonderful math teacher.......and I loathe math
Nice instructor and very helpful. gives lots of homework.
one of the best math teachers in my life!
AWESOME PROFESSOR!!
He's awesome!! easy to pass with A!!just go to class and do hw!! you'll pass it.
Hes an awesome professor
He is a very good teacher and so far Im enjoying his class. And he is willing to help anybody.
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i had him as a teacher twice and he was super cool and the class was super easy without being dumb. i'm thinking of taking math as a summer class next time and return to citrus for the one class because he made math so easy.
Hes a really tough professor. He wont let you talk or sleep, if you do, because he will kicked you out. You can't miss the first two weeks or he will kick you out. Hes really tough but the material is all there and he gives really good notes.
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Very easy class. Great teacher. Even though I knew all the work, he explained how to do the work in even easier steps. Easy A. Highly Recommend.
This guy knows math! If you want to know it too take his class.
I took Mr.Trad as my first math teacher for math essentials. I dislike math and I failed fractions in high school. He explained and answered all my tough questions. He is patient and helps those who do the work. I got an A for the first time in math. Take him!
The best match teacher I have ever had. Very clear, concise, well structured class. Extremely helpful. One of the nicest guys you will ever meet.
GREAT TEACHER!!!
I really liked this class. He was very helpfull. It is very easy. I understood everything this was my second class taking it (first time with him) and I passed. if you want an easy A. Take his class
best math teacher at cirtus!
He is ok, he gives a lot of home work,and his tests are long. He always says the words: Absolutely & Definetly, he has a pretty thick acsent so he can be difficult to understand.
He's a good teacher! He doesn't like it when your late, yet its always ok for him to be late AND you "definitley" cannot text or use your phone in his class. However, he's a good teacher and he makes me laugh. Take him, you won't regret it.
no regrets. guarantee. he explains everything SO WELL.
He is an excellent teacher. He is very professional in his classroom which makes it very easy to concentrate and learn in his class. So if you don't want to learn...don't take his class because he won't put up with you.
Hes the best math teacher I ever had, honestly. He knows what hes talking about when it comes to math... And for once Im starting to get it.
Citrus needs more teachers like this who will not put up with crap such as cell phones and poor attendance. I never understood factoring until he taught me "The Box Method." Great teacher, subtle sense of humor. DEFINITELY recommended.
HE O LIKE SLACKERS AND WILL LET U KNOW IN FRNT. OF ALL. HE IS A GOOD TEACHER GOES BY BOOK DO THE WORK AND U WILL PASS. ASK ? THIS MATH CLASS WAS EASY, BUT WORTH IT. HE IS FRIENDLY OUT OF CLASS. AND HE WILL HELP U IF YOU NEED HELP WITH WITH A PROBLEM. GOOD LUCK AND STICK WITH IT!
This teacher makes everything make sense. He has you do the long form math and it all comes together. He taught me things I never was taught in the 70's. He is strict with his rules but will work with you in advance. The best teacher I have ever had in Math.
Strict
I had him for both Intermediate and college algebra, easiest professor EVER. He is very clear and extremely helpful. He doesn't care too much about covering all the concepts, just that the students understand the concepts that he does cover. He can get a little strict, and does require plenty of homework, which will help you understand the concep
Trad is the best math teacher ever! I had him for Math 20 my first semester & found that he made math so easy to learn. He's very helpful, always wants you to ask him questions. Very easy to talk to. He is strict, but fair. I was dissapointed he didn't teach Math 29, but I'm taking him for 130 this semester and looking forward to seeing him again.
god explinations, bad accent, over use of 'defontly' and 'im gonna claim'
he is the best! he will give you strong skills in math.
he is wonderful but strict sometimes i recommend him he teaches really well to wher u will understand
This teacher explains everything clearly. He has alot of rules, but they are normal rules. The homework is easy, homework is due about once a week. The tests are easy as well. Just go everyday and you should understand EVERYTHING.
It is not true that he doesn't give a crap about his students. He is always available to help students even when it is not during an office hour unlike other professors. It is true that he doesn't grade on a curve, but that wouldn't be necessary if you work hard. quick to respond to ?'s in e-mail or by phone! Great Teacher! Strongly recommend!
he is strict,but just do the work follow the rules..he will teach u and his wife is a patient of mine at Kaiser so that helped. He is cool and just wants u to learn so don't act like a lil kid and he won't treat u like one!! Respect and have fun learn ask ? he will be there 4 u. I wish I could take him again..he Rocks!!
Good teacher but strict. I got a 68% in his class and he wouldn't do anything to help me earn another 2% to pass. I am going to take him again this semester because he is a great teacher, just wished he would of helped me out a little. I could have worked harder but it also would have been nice if he would have worked with me a little.
he is very strict I think that he needs to have a better sense of humor and just take it from the source. I so far like his teacher but after a while it can rack your brain. Excellent teacher tho. just needs to stop humiliating students in front of everyone to prove some superior-ness. When you get to know him...(hes a softy at heart) I give him B-
Professor Trad teaches math step by step, uses short cuts, and goes over a problem with the class until you get how to do it!
A very demanding professor. However, he teaches the material better than any math teacher i've had. If you can stand his lip, take his class.
can be mean but makes math make sense and I got a D- last semester w/ everest and w/ Trad an A!!! cant be late to class and hes strict but its worth it, he teaches very clear and is helpful. make sure to do the hw, which isnt too much....take him!
Halve to do the homework and put a lot of time in to studying for tests.
he is a great teacher. pre-algebra with another teacher, i got a C but intermediate algebra with him i got a B. he's hates tardiness but it's needed.
What a great Professor. everything was so clear. He has all these little tricks that make alot of stuff easier. He is one of the best instructors I've ever come across.
He sucks big time, he didnt help at all, this class wasssssssss sooooo hard and i did a C on 3 of his tests, and he still didnt pass me, He is very strict, not very easy on students.....
He explains methods & formulas in depth and gives plenty of illustrations how to do the work. I am not a math person, at all, in fact I failed math 130 twice before I took him. I got an A in 130 & a B in 150 thanks to Trad,but you have to earn it. Very strict on homework and attendance, but these stipulations force you to be a good student.
Likes to have power trips....kicked a guy out for not taking notes on the first day.
I think trad is a very good instructor. He is very strick on rules, but then again you are in college now right. Besides that, he makes everything more simple and easier to understand. I highly recommend taking him.
Great teacher very clear..... he is about the biz if your a smart ass or dont plan on doing work, then dont take him. he explains things great and will work with you till you get it. oh and NO CELL PHONES!!!!!!!!
he's a cool guy if you're cool with him. he wants you to stay quite and respect the class, but just keep the cracks or comments to a minimum (if they're funny, if not, keep your yap, shut)
Explains mathematical equations and the entire process of alegbra step by step everytime! He has somewhat of a sarcastic sense of humor and is extremely helpful! YOUR HOT MR. TRAD! YOU ROCK! S W E E T !!
I LOVED THIS PROFESSOR... HE WAS TRUELY THE BEST MATH TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD. HE MAKES THE MATERIAL REAL EASY TO UNDERSTAND..
HE IS A GREAT TEACHER! HE MAKES SURE YOU UNDERSTAND EVERYTHING BEFORE MOVING ON TO THE NEXT LESSON AND THE HOMEWORK IS GIVEN EVERY OTHER CLASS AND IS REALLY EASY!
Mr.Trad is SOOO helpful! He explains everything very clearly and he does not have a problem reviewing the material over again.GREAT teacher,I'm taking him for MA130 cause he is just so awesome!! oh yeah NO CELL PHONES!!
i forgot the class number but it was intermediate algebra. he was a very good teacher. explains slowly and gives the simplest methods. likes his classrooms ultra silent. dont click ur pens or buy those cliker erasers. he'll drop hell on you and tell you to leave. NO CELL PHONES. and no sleeping.
One of the best math teachers I have had. He takes everything step by step for those of you who need it. Goes over everything that will be one test. Homework helps your grade alot in his class so do it. He doesnt check everything problem you did though so you can slide alittle there. But DO NOT DO NOT have your phone go off or talk to anyone when h
Pretty much the best teacher ever me and two of my friends got our final days mixed up and after studying so hard for the final we missed it. we thought we definately failed but we emailed him and he drove all the way from his house to drop of the test so we could take it at the testing center and he didn,t even dock us points. I love him!!!
Really great teacher. Teaches clearly. Goes through everything step by step. He expects you to act like adults though, meaning you should have no problem. No cell phones, no sleeping, no talking. He does have his power trips though and arguing with him is pointless. Just go everyday and do the work. Quiz and test questions are from the homework!
G.R.E.A.T teacher!! i loved his class. his teaching method is great. i took him during the winter and got an A. I'm really bad a math, but he thought it in a way that really made sense to me. His test and HW are not bad, just make sure you keep up with the HW and take good notes and you'll do just fine. I would recommend him to everyone!
Great teacher! Very thorough! I am horrible at math and Mr. Trad makes it understandable. He doesn't like nonsense in his class but if you're serious about learning - take him, for sure!!! He is an awesome professor!
Professor Trad was the best Math teacher I have had.
Best math teacher i had so far....He explains very well; goes step by step. Attendance is a must to be able to understand the lecture. Last day of the week collects homework and gives out a quiz. Homework is very small amount and quizes are really easy just review the sections before. There are 4 test and a Final. Tests are only 20 questions. No us
He rubs off mean at 1st, but he's cool. Dont touch ur cell during class, pay attn, copy what he writes n u'll be FINE. Im the type who procrastinates a lot n I LOVE how the quizzes n HW is worked out. 4 tests, n provides extra credit which helped me get my A. great teacher. highly recommend! if u wnt the book email me $60 [email protected]
Trad was great!! All the comments below are correct, don't talk to your neighbors or TOUCH your cell phone and everything will be smooth. During the first half of the semester, he passes around a roll sheet, towards the end, he stopped doing it. I suggest Trad to ANYONE of ANY level of confidence or experiece in math.
Trad's seems like a tough guy to deal with at first especially since he has a NO CELL PHONE policy and will kick you out from class for 2 days just for having it ring or resting on your desk. To survive all you have to do is DO WHAT HE SAYS, do your homework, take notes and do well on his test, he seems tough but is really a fair and honest guy.
Explains things really well! I used to hate math. Now.. I'm really enjoying it!
He is a great teacher. just take notes to stay awake and just do what he says. Whatever you do DO NOT TOUCH YOUR PHONE. Don't even think about it. He is a gray hound when it comes to phones so don't even try to pull a fast one, cause he will catch you. other then that its an easy class so just have fun with it.
Trad is an awesome teacher. He's funny.. and he is genius!! GENIUS!! He is so passionate about math.. you can tell. He knows how to teach. He gives lectures that make you wonder why you didn't understand it in the first place. He goes over plenty of examples. Very helpful! Don't touch ur cell phone and you'll be good to go! HIGHLY RECCOMENDED!
He is soooo hard. I don't like the way he teaches. He teaches you new things before you can even take a test based off the old things you learn. not cell phones not talking. he is mean, ugly ,and rude. very fast paste. I have to take this class again because of him. He doesn't teach like other teachers. VERY HARD DON"T TAKE i really mean it.
I loved this teacher anyone thats says he's hard was just too lazy to do the work. He's an amazing teaher for once i actually enjoyed math. HW wasnt a bad amount at all. Always willing to help you if you need it. Ur only allowed 2absent days & he's very strict on cells but thats good your there to learn not text. Im gona taking him for MATH150.
In the 27 years that Iv'e been alive (lol), Mr. Trad is the best teacher I have EVER had! He's helpful and thourough. Don't ever have ur cell phone on or come in late. Other than that just pay attention, write notes, ask him questions during n after class. Make math ur life. Take it seriously. I hated math! Hated! But he makes it easy to enjoy. :)
The best math teacher, by far! All of the comments about his strict cell phone policy are true but you're not in there to use your cell phone anyway. Lectures the entire class time, assigns homework that he collects once a week, and there are four tests total. Take good notes, keep up on your homework and go to him if you need help. He's AWESOME!
Had him for 130 & 150...not easy ay all, but does help you if you ask for it...If you're struggling he wants you in tutoring...If you cell goes off in class, he'll look at you and say, '2days'Yhat's when he'll see you next timeand catching is a mutha!All in all he gets the job done and watch out for his accent!
I have taken Professor Trad for 2 semesters. Math 029/130. i got an A in both . never got an A in math my entire life! His teaching style is great bcuz its structured & organized. he goes thru material thouroughly & @ good pace.very helpful.gives 1wk 4 hw & uses notes/hw problems on tests.U NEED THE BOOK! can be strict,just turn phone OFF & yr ok.
I was horrible at math my entire life, and he explained it in a way that opened my eyes. I got a B, but I have neve been more pleased! It is great to finally, finally understand basic concepts! Really opened my eyes etc. And no cell phones allowed, ever ;D
A must take prof. He teaches in a way where everything is math makes sense. Remember when you where in high school and you ask your math teacher why a problems was like that and they would answer "just because". well Trad tells you why in small and easy steps. His class is all business.if you are a loud mouth or a hot shot dont take him.
Trad was a good teacher. Take the time to study. I got a C in the class, I did the homework but I barely studied. Knowing how to factor is extremely crucial so if you are having a hard time with it, see him after class. He is willing to give extra help when you make the effort to ask.
At first I did not understand his teaching, (obvious when you're use to previous professor) then I realized he made me understand different math concepts. I like his way of teaching, and love the way he is detailed and very very organized. Test's & Grades are posted immediately. Very strict but you gotta love his accent! Great Professor.
tough class, nice guy, hard to understand at times. rushes through everything and continues on in the book before you take tests on previous chapters. wish i found this website 2 months ago before i signed up for his class. I don't recommend him if u have trouble with math!
Great teacher! He's very helpful if you need help he won't ever turn you down. His notes are very clear. I loved his class and I recommend him
Mr. Trad is the best math teacher at citrus. His notes are super clear, he offers one on one tutoring to anyone who needs it, and he's a real nice guy and easy to get along with. Take him as a teacher! You wont regret it :)
He is the reason i love math. Mr. Trad explains everything very clear. If you want to get an A, pay attention during class and do the homework.
Prof Trad is very good. Breaks questions in little bits 4 understanding. Very complete in presentation. His mission 2 treat his students as adults, he treats them as kids. Great teacher, but it's his way or you leave. Very complete/helpful. If u get a tutor 4 the class make sure the tutor breaks down the structure of the equation, or no points.
I loved Mr. Trad! He's easy to talk to & will go over questions one on one. He's an easy teacher if you do your homework. He is strict about cell phones and attendance. But he is good at giving simple concise explanations.
Prof Trad is a great teacher. He explains the work very well and its easy to keep your grade up as long as you do the h.w. right and do decent on the tests, and you cant miss class! He is very strict about cell phones and attendance..he makes the work easy to understand...I would def. recommend him
I love Mr. Trad I wish there were more teachers like him!!! Also he needs to teach the math 150 class!! Not Distance ED.
he explains everything clearly. there is no way to be confused
I enjoyed taking this class, and I strongly suggest this course for those who struggle with math. This professor is tough with cell phone policies, but in the end it's in your best convince. Make sure to do homework (which isn't a lot), study for test, and review notes for weekly quiz. If so, I guarantee an A!
Best math teacher ever!
Tough teacher, tough class! retook him for the second time and somehow got a worse grade than the first time. Think he picked the toughest and trickiest questions from each chapter for the final. first time a final has taken me all 2 hours to complete. Not reccommended for students who work fulltime
Awesome professor! Attendance and book is mandatory! Speaks clearly and really helps students understand material!! Would love to take him again! Best math teacher EVER!!
he's amazing! i still hate math, but hes so helpful. not strict at all
I absolutely HATE math. I am almost thirty and an A student in every subject but math. I can never seem to get it. Prof. Trad is the BEST teacher! For the 1st time in my life I actually get it!!!! He is caring, clear, willing to help. If you struggle in math, do yourself a favor and take him!
I took trad this past spring sem for 130 & he is awesome. I failed math so many times in HS but the way Trad teaches & explains is so helpful that i finally understood. Passed with an A. He is very strict about NO CELLPHONES & being late. If you pay attention & just do what your supposed to you should have no problem.
I took Trad class this summer 2012. I am one when it comes to taking math tests that my brain freezes, but aftr takin his class, I have learned so much from him. I love the way he teaches & explains each step of the way. I finally Passed with an A. He is very strict about NO CELLPHONES & being late. If you pay attention you should have no problem.
Tradd is good at his job!! Yeah he can be rude at times but the way he teaches makes math so much easier! I loved his class and wish he taught Math 150!:/ Anyways TAKE HIM!! You wont regret it!!!
He knows the subject, and even better, he knows how to teach it. He shows you what shortcuts you can use, what not to use, and gives a heads up for difficult problems. Anal about cell phones, attendance and noise. Homework was out of the textbook, but he picked only questions that embodied the core concepts he was teaching. Great class all around!
Mr. Trad is an excellent instructor! I took him for Math 29 over summer & currently have him for Math 30 during winter. I wish he were teaching all the Math classes I need in the future. His lectures are clear & easy to follow & he is always willing to answer questions. Good attendance & no disruptive behaviour is mandatory as is should be!
Took Online. Didn't pass this class due to my own shortcomings. I should of ask for help. Online class good for anyone who can teach themselves math.
This is a really great teacher he teaches all the easy methods of solving problems even if some take a little longer really liked this class it helped me understand math more and I am gonna take a risk and take his online math 150 either way he has his office hours to go in and get help and plus he has the SI people to help with any problem!!
He has got to be one of the best math professors at citrus college!
BEST professor at Citrus by far. Amazing step by step teaching with great explanations of the lessons. Easy A, just keep up with the homework and do well on test. Made me love math and think about it as a career.
Very easy class! If you are good with math you will not even need to use the book. Use mymathlab for the online course. MathLab explains problems so i did not need any book. Make sure to complete hw in order to get a good grade. Test are taken on campuses and are fairly easy.
I have never had confidence in math until taking professor Trad. After all the hard work and dedication I put into this class I am very happy with my grade! Lectures are fairly easy to understand, attendance is NOT optional, and there is a decent amount of HW but it WILL help when its time to take the quiz and test. I would take him again!
He is the best math teacher I have ever taken! I learned a lot from him and wish I could take him for every math at Citrus. Ask questions! He will always help. You have to go to class every day but if you do you will get an easy A/B. Highly recommend him.
The very best! Focus! Ask questions & he will do his best to help you!
Best math professor I ever had. (wish he lectured math 150) :( His lectures are very clear and to the point and he is willing to help you out if you are struggling with a math problem. I highly recommend you take his class, you will not regret it.
Prof. Trad was a tough and strict teacher, I ended up dropping because I couldn't keep up. If you don't understand something that has already been taught, he will call you out. There is a lot of homework; due weekly - quizzes also weekly. Quizzes and exams are from homework. Attend class and be on time; 10 mins late will get you kicked out.
Professor Trad is very helpful, if you do not like to study, this is not a class for you. Do your homework go to SI, and you will pass the class.
As long as you listen to his lecture, you will pass. This is a myth class so each day u miss, you will miss something important. He is very clear and thorough with his lectures. He drops 2 of your lowest grade homework and tests. this method boosts up your grade.
Trad has been the best math teacher I've had at Citrus. I did all my homework, attended class & SI DAILY and passed with a B though my quizzes sucked and tests were C average. Answers questions during class, drops worst quiz and homework. He's helpful during office hours and lecture. Loved his class. The class is harder than the final.
He is cry clear and upfront about what he expects from you, and it is not hard to comply. I have never done well in math, but in his class i received an A. I'm super bummed he isn't teaching math150 this semester. If you are willing to show up to class and put in the work you will pass.
Amazing professor. Before taking this course, I thought that I was bad at math (I failed algebra in high school), but his lectures were so clear and helpful that I finished the class with almost 100%. He is tough, but all good teachers are. They have to be. I would highly recommend Mr. Trad to anyone taking the course.
This was online using mymath lab. Weekly hw but you can skip ahead and get it out of the way!! Responds back quickly Highly recommend!!!
I took this class online, all tests include midterm and final require taken in Campus. He only gives out few charter tests and homework, no extra credit. You need to do well on tests and turn in homework on time, you'll get good grades.
Took his class online through mymathlab. I had a lot of questions i sent over email, and he always responded quickly and thoroughly. No complaints about the professor, but if you're taking the class online, be prepared to deal with mymathlab.
Largest work load I have ever had at Citrus. VERY DIFFICULT COURSE! I studied and worked about 40-50 hours a week on this class just to keep up with homework and tests. Tests are taken on campus and are tough, no multiple choice so really study. He responds promptly if you ask for help. Thank goodness I don't ever have to take that class again!
Math has always be extremely hard for me, but Professor Trad was very helpful and his lectures were great. Yes its a lot of just listening and writing but he does every step and explains everything very well! He is super strict on cell phone and will kick you out if you are on one, so BEWARE! All in all great class and great professor! Good luck!
Okay so this fellow is very interesting. If you know math very well, then you'll find that here and there this dudes HW assignments does not make any sense because they are totally wrong and is not math. But if you don't care and just have to take this course to graduate or transfer then just learn it for now, then by all means take it. Pretty easy
Must be in class on time and no leaving early or walking out to use the restroom during his lecture. Does not like being interruptions and will kick you out if he sees or hears your phone. Easy HW, quiz from HW, test from Quiz, final from test. If you pay attention, do the HW and ask questions you will learn. His attitude is tough but grades easy.
Professor trad is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. I learned so much from his class! I've never been good at math but now it actually makes sense to me! He teachers you every concept of mathematics in depth so you can really grasp and understand the material. Highly recommended for anyone who struggles in math.
Love this teacher! He really cares he always wants you to ask questions doesn't belittle any dumb questions! Everything in his class is very organized there are no surprises so as long as you do the work its great! Has a lot of office hours so you can always get the help you need and has SI leaders for extra studying or help.
He is great at giving lectures. He went step by step in every problem. Within the problem he would ask if we had any questions or if we were confused. He gives homework everyday but it's due next Wednesday and test are pretty easy just study and go to tutoring it helped me a lot. Only 4 tests and a final and quizzes are based on the hw problems
not a huge fan of math but he mad math understandable. best math teacher ive had so far!!!! defiantly recommend!!
It's pretty easy, do the homework, study for the test and then you are done.
Prof. Trad is 1 of the best prof I've ever had in my academic career. His lectures are very thorough, clear, & concise. Math is not my strong suite but taking his class changed that. He was always around to answer ?s & he always replied to emails promptly. He made the material understandable. I wish he taught 150 in person! I highly recommend him!
Syllabus was clear. I took summer 150 and it was a lot of homework at times, but it'll be fine if you do a few sections through out the week and not when its due day of. At the final week he drops lowest test score and that's your final grade. Everything was done on mymathlab.
I took Math 030 & 150 with him online. I would take all my math classes with him if I could, unfortunately thats not possible.
I took Tra for both Math 30 & 150 online and it was such a great opportunity to take his course. His lessons posted online help you out a ton, and the quizzes and tests are everything the lessons go over. If you ever have a question he responds no later than the following day. As someone who struggles in math, this was a great way to those classes.
My experience was unpleasant at best. I came in about 10 min late a few times directly from work, due to bad accidents, he wouldn't let me in the class. He teaches you different methods than are in the book. I got a F in his class, and re-took it online the next semester and got a B.
He is the best I love the program he uses and I am so happy he also does math150 online.
On-line class is totally self taught. He does not do anything AT ALL except send emails to say "no late work accepted." No flexibility for life situations, no help on concepts. Nothing. If you can do it all yourself, you will be fine. If you need help, forget it!
Trad was an awesome Elementary Algebra professor! He was the first professor to make Algebra make sense. Not only did he go above and beyond to help his students outside of class, but his lectures really went above and beyond any math professor I've ever taken. His tests were all based on the material he taught, and having the homework/quizzes help
He was a great professor. I struggled with math in high school but having him for math 150 helped me quite a bit. I will be taking his class for precalc in the fall.
So I took this class online, and it is entirely self taught. Also the prof never responded to any of my emails, most of which consisted of asking for help with certain concepts. I don't know how he is in an actual lecture, but I don't recommend him online, especially if you struggle with math like I do. I had weekly mental breakdowns.
He is a good teacher
I took Professor Trad's fast-track MATH 175 online class which consisted of weekly assignments, 4 exams, and a final exam. He also gives an opportunity to replace the lowest exam score with the score of the final exam if it's higher.
ALL SELF TAUGHT. WAS DIFFICULT TO GET IN TOUCH WITH. DIFFICULT ASSIGNMENTS. I DONT CONSIDER THIS STANDARD MATH CLASS. DONT TAKE THIS WITH HIM
He uses a software called MyLab Math to participate in the class. Be prepared to receive A LOT of email reminders to submit your hw and tests on time and how he will not accept late work no matter what personal problems you may have. The course is self-taught, but its doable. I failed this course 3 times on campus and I passed online with an A-.
He is great at giving lectures. He went step by step in every problem. Within the problem, he would ask if we had any questions. Also, I took Professor Trad's online class which consisted of weekly assignments, 4 exams, and a final exam. He also gives an opportunity to replace the lowest exam score with the score of the final exam if it's higher.
I took this class online and its not that bad, you just need to do your work and pass the exams (which are many apps on your phone that can help with this class) or you can just email him for help. I passed with an A.
I took online Pre-Calculus with Professor Trad. He truly wants his students to succeed, so he makes himself accessible via email whenever we have questions. All assignments (except for discussion posts) were done on Mymathlab. Grading is student-friendly.
Everything is done through Mathlab. A lot of homework but you are given a good amount of time to be able to get it done. Gives you two chances on test, and always takes the higher grade. Self taught, but if you do the homework it helps when it comes to the tests.
I took Mr. Mohamad for Math 175 online and I was a little nervous after not taking a math class in a year but he was awesome! He was very helpful and understanding, he also responded very quickly to every email I sent him. Posting and responding on the discussion board is a must if you want extra credit. Finish the prerequisite class EARLY!
I took Trad's class over online and I enjoyed it. The lectures are kind of a bore but he explains everything really well and he's easy to follow, so just pay attention and you'll be golden. He assigns a lot of homework that does take some time. Do not wait until the last minute to do his assignments. You get the opportunity to take the tests twice!
Precalculus. Asyncronous for 8 weeks. we gotta teach ourselves using mylabmath. super hard honestly thought would be able to get an A but I didnt. Not really the professors fault its super fast paced and asynchronous too. Theres just no extra help. So I cant judge how good the professor is at teaching. no resources available just the mylabmath.
I had to drop prof Trads class because I could not understand what he was saying through his thick accent! It didnt help that math terminology alone sounds like gibbrish to me. I felt really bad as he was a nice guy and extremely smart! He always is happy to help students.. but I just genuinely struggled due to that one inconvenience.
His lectures are long and sometimes boring, but he gives time to work on problems in class and will answer any questions you have. He let us out early a lot which was nice, and we didn't have any class on test days (they were online). Definitely make sure you set a lot of time aside to do the homework though.
I am very bad at math. I took the course during winter session and it was a bit much for me because I am working as well. Shoot for 2/3 assignments per day, it does add up over time. He does replace your lowest exam score with your final which I appreciate. Answers emails fast. Would reccomend! :)
Professor Trad's MATH175 class can be challenging, but his teaching style and accessible assistance make it worthwhile. The homework is time-consuming, but his exam replacement policy is student-friendly. Utilizing unstuck AI alongside the textbook can help streamline study prep.
The course requisite for this precalculus course is entirely self taught, and sometimes it feels like class can be too. The second that you think you're starting to understand a topic, he immediately goes onto something entirely new (for me this made retaining material nearly impossible). He's a nice enough guy, would never take his course again.
Honestly thought I was going to fail this class due to me not being a morning person, but the lectures were so easy to understand. Although, he has a strict syllabus, it's something he follows w no exceptions unless you talk to him. He's very chill otherwise. Ask questions and participate cause he gave my class 5% for free, just for us being good.
Honestly a really good teacher. He is VERY strict about his syllabus, but if you follow it and pay attention he's very chill. He would sneak in little jokes here and there but it's a fun class and he's very helpful and take the time to make sure you understand the material. It is fast pace but he will slow down to explain if you ask him to.
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