3.8

Patrick Wallach

Mathematics - Queensborough Community College

3.8
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
100
Reviews
3.8
Quality
2.5
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

100

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

54

4

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What Students Say

Dr Wallach was a great professor

MA119 - 4.0 rating

I'm not bad in math, but he's so bad that he made me hate math

MA119 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

12%

Grade Predictor

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B+

95% confidence
Based on 44 grades
Most common grades:
A (15)
A+ (5)
C (5)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(7)C(7)D(5)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 51 reported grades
A: 15
A+: 5
C: 5
Not sure yet: 5
Common Tags
Tough grader (17)
EXTRA CREDIT (9)
Skip class? You won't pass. (8)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Lots of homework (7)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (6)
Tough Grader (5)
Respected (5)
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MA110

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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MA321

3.5

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3.0

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3.0

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3.0

Reviews (100)
5.0
1.0
MATH
Dec 17, 2004

No Comments

4.0
3.0
MA321
Jul 2, 2004

Easy course but Prof. very anal. Wants everything worded the way he would so he takes off points on exams which are mostly written answer and not many word problems.

3.0
3.0
MA321
Mar 18, 2005

Very Anal, if yor are late to class even 10-15+ he holds it against you on your final grade. Even if youare an A-B student. It will drop to a D+.

5.0
1.0
MA010
May 26, 2005

WALLACH, AN AWESOME PROFESSOR... I WAS ABSENT 10 TIMES AND HE STILL PASSED ME AND TOOK NO! POINTS OFF...HE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING IN THE EASIER WAY TO HELP U OUT. AND WILL DO 1,000 PROBLEMS ON THE BOARD UNTIL EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS...GREAT PROFESSOR!

4.0
3.0
MATH
Aug 25, 2005

hE IS MAD COOL... the test are long but very easy if you study...

5.0
2.0
MA321
Grade: A-
Sep 8, 2005

porf wallach teahes very clear and will go over the problem like 10 times if u dont understand. very helpful and his test are easy if u study, grades generously and reviews alot before test. best math professor i ever had

5.0
3.0
MA110
Jan 25, 2006

I hated math my entire life, and was very concerned I would not do well, but Dr. Wallach is an amazing professor. He is very helpful, and will give any extra help you ask for. if you pay attention and hand in homeworks you will definatly pass. He makes math a lot less frightening. lots of quizes and 4 tests plus final, but a wonderful professor.

5.0
3.0
STATISTICS
Aug 7, 2006

In my opinion, Dr. Wallach is one of QCC's best math professors. He gives a lot of work, but it's all to help you learn the subject. He is always willing to explain and give examples to help the students understand the subject.

1.0
1.0
MATH010
Jan 30, 2007

dr. wallach is a great professor if u come to most of the classes you will pass he is strict about attendance

5.0
2.0
MA321
Jul 30, 2007

Pretty decent professor for math; he's clear and helpful. However, it was a 2 hr 40 min class and no break-he went from minute to minute; it was ridiculous.

4.0
3.0
MA471
May 21, 2008

He is a very good prof. but he went over too materials in very little time. I wish he can have more quizzes, so people can remember more in this class.

2.0
2.0
MA010
Aug 22, 2008

i took him for remedial math. he is explained everything very clearly and give couple tests and quiz that all going to count on your final grade. however, HE IS EXTREMELY STRICT ABOUT ATTENDANCE...! if you're absent, bettter bring a note. if not he will drag all your grade down on the final.

5.0
2.0
MA010
Nov 4, 2008

Dr. Wallach is an extremely good professor he explains everything well and does not mind helping people who need extra help. I recommend him too anyone who needs a professor to explain things throughly. He is very strict on attendance but during his class i had to get surgery done and he completely understood once i showed him papers and such!

5.0
3.0
MA110
Nov 18, 2008

HE IS THE BEST OF THE BEST!!! EXPLAINS EVE STRYTHING..STEP BY STEP! HE GIVES YOU REVIEW SHEETS SO YOU CAN DEFF PASS AND THE TESTS ARE EXACTLY FROM THE REVIEW SHEET..I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE HIM FOR 120! THE BEST! TAKE HIM IF YOU

5.0
3.0
MA110
Nov 18, 2008

HE IS THE BEST OF THE BEST!!! EXPLAINS EVE STRYTHING..STEP BY STEP! HE GIVES YOU REVIEW SHEETS SO YOU CAN DEFF PASS AND THE TESTS ARE EXACTLY FROM THE REVIEW SHEET..I WOULD LOVE TO TAKE HIM FOR 120! THE BEST! TAKE HIM IF YOU ARE REALLY BAD IN MATH!

5.0
1.0
MA010
Dec 5, 2009

Prof.wallach is the best,he explains everything clear and he just makes math so easy to understand.If you consider yourself very bad in math.You should really take this professor because i pass my math ACT by taking his class.I just can't believe that i used to get 20 to 50 points on all of my math exams but now i'm passin every test/quizzs.

5.0
3.0
MA010
Dec 23, 2009

He is a okay professor his only problem is that he gives way too many examples on the board and he talks alot.So if you think that this will be a easy class where he will let you out earl or may be he wont show up think again because hes always there and always ready to teach until the class time is literally up

1.0
1.0
MA010
Jan 8, 2010

He makes you sleepy.

5.0
3.0
MATH120
Aug 17, 2010

Professor Patrick Wallach is an extremely great Math professor. Very helpful and always explains every problem clearly and shows how to solve each problem very clearly. I would highly recommend him for Math-120 to anyone. Thank you professor you help me alot good luck to all.

4.0
2.0
MA120
Nov 22, 2010

He's a pretty good math professor. all my friends had complained about math 120 before i took it but i found him to be very informitive in class with the material. Just do your hw,go to tutoring and pay attention in class you should do good. he even gives partical credit on test questions!

5.0
1.0
CS101
Feb 1, 2011

He's awesome. Strict with attendance, but he really understands coding. :D

4.0
2.0
MA120
Apr 2, 2011

He is very Good... personaly this is the best teacher i had for math... am not very good in math but I felt i was the smartest in math... he explains the material very good, he gives alot of examples and that helps alot. he is very strict with attendence but any ways you have to attend class in order to pass a so that shouldnt be a problem.

5.0
1.0
MAMA
Jun 11, 2011

The best prof in qcc. He expalins everything very clear and he expalains to his students how to use the calculator for almost every problem. Great review for every exam. Over all i recommend him to every student even if you dont like math,he will make you love it

5.0
1.0
MA440
May 17, 2012

honestly i think he is the best math professor in qcc!! he explains every single problem clearly until u understand it. his tests are not hard at all , he always gives u a review sheet before each test. He is extremely helpful!! take him you will learn a lot.

5.0
1.0
MA120
Jul 2, 2012

one of the top in qcc, strict on attendance but teaches math excellently. goes through problems thoroughly, gives a review sheet so whatever he teaches expect on the exam (no surprises) if you do your hw as practice from what he teaches then you should get an A. if you think you're not good at math because you just dont understand it then TAKE HIM!

5.0
1.0
MA440
Jul 9, 2012

Great teacher. Strict but if you try you will be rewarded. Do all the homework and asks questions. You should be fine.

3.0
3.0
MA440
Jan 8, 2013

review sheet helps, goes hard on attendance and do the hw.

5.0
3.0
MA440
May 2, 2013

he is one of good profs i meet he really try to helps students

4.0
1.0
MA440
Jun 2, 2013

If you want to pass a math class with high grades, don't wait just tahe him.

5.0
1.0
MA119
Jul 9, 2013

He's cool, explains everything well, and the tests/quizzes are based on his review sheets! Yes he DOES go hard on attendance, but um hello this is college, how will you learn if you don't attend or are constantly late? I passed with an A, and that's very telling considering I took it during the summer, which is very fast paced. Take him! :)

5.0
2.0
MA440
Aug 5, 2013

Math is my strongest subject, but I must say he is great in explaining and helping those who do not understand... my math119 confused me and the same topic was touched in ma440 and it was a piece of cake. If you do not understand math take him. He gives study sheets, he always explain if you do not understand . and book is mandatory.

5.0
2.0
MATH119
Grade: B+
Aug 19, 2013

Professor Wallach is one of the best math professors I know In QCC. He is very helpful and patient with his students and answering any questions they have. He grades homework which will benefit your grade if you do them. His review sheets and quizzes are the same as his test, he is a very fair grader... I would definitely take him again!!

5.0
1.0
MA121
Dec 18, 2013

He class is very easy. All you have to do is all the homework's and pass his test. It's only 4 exams and they are 4-6 questions. Just pay attention because he kind of teaches fast.

5.0
2.0
MA440
Dec 31, 2013

Although I'm not a math person, I think he's a pretty good precal professor. In his class, the grades are from 4 tests (1 is optional & take home), 4 quizzes (drops lowest grade), attendance, class participation, hwk, & the final (counts 25%). His tests & the final = straightforward & very similar to review sheets. If you study, then you'll pass.

5.0
1.0
MA440
Grade: B-
Jan 1, 2014

Dr. Wallach is one of the fairest professors that I've had in QCC. His review sheets are very helpful and there are never any trick questions on his tests or final. Of 3 major tests, the 4th is an optional take home which is challenging but, as said, is optional. The only way to get a poor grade in this class is if YOU don't put in the effort! 5*

5.0
1.0
MA121
Jan 5, 2014

Great professor, gives reviews before quizzes and test. And he's very strict on attendance, other than that his class is good. I learned a lot.

5.0
1.0
MA121
May 15, 2014

Super clear cut on what to do and how to do it. He speaks really fast although I didn't have a problem with keeping up. Some material is a little challenging, but he's always willing to do reviews with you and the class before exams.

3.0
3.0
MA119
May 16, 2014

He has no compassion for any of his students 4 quizzes 4test 1is a take home if you r not doing to well,hw is a must, but he is so boring, 2hr class with no break, handwriting is as bad as a 4 year old. I'm happy I don't hv to see him any MORE.& I think he goes through his evolution papers, he didn't hv any1 put and seal the envelops. Smh

4.0
2.0
MA119
May 18, 2014

Very straight forward professor. Counts attendance, 4 quizzes and tests. He gives reviews before all his tests and the review sheet is like the test, he just changes the numbers. If you want to do well, do the hw, come to class, and review the review sheets and quizzes. Hes a fair professor

5.0
1.0
MA120
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2014

He is one of the best favorite at QCC.

5.0
2.0
MA441
Sep 18, 2014

Most helpful professor for math. Took math in the summer with him and passed with an A. Gives review sheets for everything that''s on tests and quizzes. You won''t regret taking him.

4.0
2.0
MA119
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2014

Dr Wallach was a great professor. He was clear, to the point, and his tests are extremely fair,not to mention almost identical to his review sheets which he goes over in class! Many assignments but they're there to help you in the end and attendance is a must. May come off a little rude sometimes but overall he's actually very kind and knowledgable

5.0
1.0
MA119
Grade: A
Jan 13, 2015

Took both Algebra and Trig, went from an F to an A in both classes. He is exceptional. Nearly identical review sheets to the exams just changes the numbers up. You will do great if you put in effort. Hw is essential. Wish I could take again but missed the boat signing up for classes on time. He has an unreal heart and an amazing personality.

2.0
4.0
MATH119
Grade: A-
Mar 24, 2015

Professor Wallach is extremely confusing to understand and goes ridiculously fast... BUT... he is a fair and easy grader. You will pass if you teach yourself the materiel and if you study his review sheet. Review sheet is identical to the exams. Got an A minus in the class.

5.0
1.0
MA440
May 8, 2015

one word, wonderful. He is a loving person and really good on what he is teaching. He took time to explain stuff in class and review sheets are helpful. I did not regret taking him and definitely will recommend people to take him. He is the best professor in Math.

5.0
1.0
MA440
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2015

DrWallach is the best professor I took him in summer and he is a very helpful guy Tests are easy if you learn although review sheets help a lot He always gives a quiz first and than the exam He will make Pre Calculus so easy for you just take him and you won't regret

5.0
1.0
MATH440
Grade: A+
Jul 3, 2015

He is the best math professor in QCC! He explain his lecture very clear, he is funny. I took this class in summer and I thought that it will be hard, but if you practice and do the homework you will be fine. He check attendance and good grading the exams. He takes his time to explain each section. Homework is extra credit. I will take him again!

5.0
2.0
MA440
Grade: B+
Jul 29, 2015

Excellent professor I took in the first summer session! He gives 4 tests and 4 quizzes, drops the lowest quiz grade. He makes the class interesting and he always looks excited and helps after class for help. Participation counts!

4.0
2.0
MA440
Jul 15, 2015

He is good!!! I'm not a math person, but he makes the class easy to understand. The great thing about him is he gives review sheet before exam, so if you still get a bad grade from him, it's totally your fault. He also takes time to explain in class.

5.0
1.0
MA440
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2015

Do expect homeworks from him, but it was easy. everything is on the back of the textbook. you will have to hand it to him, he wouldn't check it carefully. he will just gives you a check. you can hand in 3 or 4 homeworks at the times. He will gives a quiz two weeks before a test. the test was easy. have a graphing calculator will helps in test

5.0
1.0
MA440
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2015

He explains everything very efficiently and makes every hard level easier for student . I would like to take his MA -441 class too

3.0
4.0
MA321
Grade: B
Dec 8, 2015

He is an okay teacher. The thing is he teaches too general but then when it comes to his test he wants you to be specific. Depending on how you learn, the class is not too bad if you are good at paying attention and studying hard for his test. Which by the way are only 2.

5.0
1.0
MA440
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2015

I failed precalc my first time with a different professor, then I retook precalculus with him and passed with flying colors. He is helpful, review sheets are identical to his tests, and just overall a very sweet and understanding teacher. If you're mathematically challenged like me, there is still hope for you and his name is Patrick Wallach.

3.0
4.0
MA321
Feb 15, 2016

He makes submitting assignments complicated. He makes you stay long after the class has ended so he can finish his lecture.

4.0
3.0
MA321PNET
May 5, 2016

So this class, i won't take again with him. I mean besides having 2 tests and quizzes on blackboard every week, you also have writing assignments (if you have the writing intensive course) and you have labs due every week. If you are not the type to not do work, don't take his class. Also his lectures, last 50 minutes but he never follows the time.

3.0
4.0
MA321
Grade: A
May 8, 2016

I took him for a partially-online class, unfortunately, us students were mostly on our own. He gives us weekly reading material, Microsoft Excel labs, and Writing Assignments due before we meet. His tests take about 3 hours or so and they are mostly written material, so it is hard to remember all of the material by the time we take the test.

5.0
3.0
MA440
Grade: A+
May 27, 2016
Would take again

He is very good professor! he explains math very easy!

2.0
4.0
MA119
Grade: C
Jun 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Professor Wallach is an okay professor I guess. It helps if you are already good at math. If not, you have to work really hard and study to get high grades on the exams and quizzes. He mainly goes through math problems from each section on the board, but doesn't make sure you actually understand the work, that is up to you.

5.0
1.0
MA440
Grade: A-
Jul 28, 2016
Would take again

Excellent professor!! QCC will suffer a great loss if he leaves. I took him over the summer and I was scared of the workload of an intense course (MA 440) for a summer session but he made it so simple and clear. I passed with an A- even without doing the homework. He really cares for his students. Just take him.

2.0
3.0
MA119
Grade: B
Oct 24, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He doesnt really interact with the class at all, it is almost as if he has a speech and is reciting everything. His notes are not very organized and he will give test after you started new topics so by the time you take it you are on to new things. Not very helpful because you want to have the information when you need it. Not the best strategy

1.0
3.0
MA119
Grade: C+
Oct 26, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He doesnt really teach, he will tell you that you need to do work outside of class. This is true and I agree but he doesnt help you with understanding. He will literally just say this is this and i dont have time to explain. Not very helpful especially when algebra is for highschool obviously we need more assistance if we are taking it AGAIN. smdh

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MA321
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 6, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worst prof I've ever had! Doesn't care about his students and very unclear during his lectures. If you ask him for help or to explain something he'll act you're stupid and IF he helps you he makes the explanationsame very complicated. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
5.0
MA321
Nov 19, 2016
Wouldn't take again

All of his tests are short response so make sure your answers are very specific. He doesn't believe in multiple choice.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MA119
Dec 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I'm not bad in math, but he's so bad that he made me hate math. i feel bad for my other classmates. He has a horrible personality and I'm not exaggerating .

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MA119
Dec 5, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is not clear on any topic, he is redundant and goes over details that are irrelevant more than what is needed. He is not a mean rude person but he doesnt make it easier for anyone. He said he wont grade a take home until he sees our final and will take points off our takehome if the final doesnt look consistent. Doesnt seem fair.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
1.0
MATH119
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2016
Would take again

He's a good professor, his exams are easy if you put in the work.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
MA119
Grade: C
Feb 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This professor is very much all over the place, he does not teach in class and when some one asks a question he goes off on a tangent when he could have just explained the problem. i wouldn't take this professor again i had to practice a lot on my own and I'm not that good at math.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
MA440
Grade: Not sure yet
May 24, 2017
Would take again

He talks and writes fast. His test/quiz question are the equivalent(not literally) of 1+12(in calc,precalc,alg,etc). we had online hw but you didn't have to do it and it counted as extra credit. no negotiation with this professor. there are 3 test and 3 quizzes. the 4th test and quiz are optional and act as a grade booster. he gives review sheets.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
4.0
4.0
MA010
May 29, 2017
Would take again

Good Professor

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MA321
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2017
Would take again

When I took this professor, I thought it was a fair class. You obviously have to attend class if you're not a stat major. There is a lot of excel and stat involved, I recommend studying and paying attention to all of his lectures and you will get an easy A!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MA441
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

He is a very good professor!!!

EXTRA CREDIT
Would take again
2.0
3.0
MA440
May 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Would give you test miss out 1 step u fail the entire section.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MA440
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 16, 2019
Would take again

An extremely fair professor. If you do the hw it helps clarify the lectures. If you dont the class may become more difficult. But it wont hurt your grade. He will then count quizzes and test more for your grade. Only gripe is he goes over class time a lot. You can leave but it feels awkward to do so as he continues to talk.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 18, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If you wanna past this class dont take this profesor. He will tell you things in front of everybody, late to every single class, will make you stay pass the class time, for the final he didnt even finish explaining the last chapter. He just doesnt care and hates his job.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
MA440
Grade: C
Mar 16, 2020
Would take again

Professor Wallach is a good professor gets the job done and doesnt waste time. Hes an extremely nice guy and helps people a lot. When you ask a question he make sure your question is answered completely and thoroughly. Take him hes a real gem and one of the best. I thank God I chose him as my professor

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MA321
Grade: A
May 27, 2020
Would take again

Professor Wallach made my fear of Math less intense. I thoroughly enjoyed his class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MA321
Grade: B-
May 28, 2020
Would take again

Nice guy! Will go to the ends of the earth to help you. Takes him a little long to grade items unless if it is a test. One bad side is that he is a tough grader.

Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
MA321
Grade: A+
Sep 9, 2020
Would take again

This is probably the best one I've had in years. He actually explains how to do formulas and goes over it outside of class if you ask. He knows students are also human beings with other classes to attend to and is very understanding. I wish I could have him for all my subjects. The only issue I would have is sometimes he does arrive late, by a bit.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
3.0
4.0
MA440
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 4, 2020
Wouldn't take again

he is a good person but a tough grader. he cuts points if you miss a step. He notes is not clear is all over the place. So far I am not happy in his class.

4.0
4.0
MA440
Grade: B-
Dec 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is very nice professor. He has nice notes but he is a tough grader if you miss a step he cut a lot of points. The good part he gives extra credit which helps you with your grade he gives review sheet for the exam. He gives Also some points to each total of quizzes and exams. If you are good at math take him, if not you have to study a lot. À

1.0
4.0
MA440
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This is one of the worst professors I have had to take. Mind you I was exempt from this class due to being on a more advance math level but I requested to take this class thinking I could get an easy A. Little did I know this professor would only give you points for using methods that he uses. If you use something else, no points. Toughest grader.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MA440
Jun 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Extremely tough grader. I dreaded every exam and quiz because he hated my hand writing and would take off points if it was sloppy. I've always had a hard time with my hand writing and in turn would end up taking too long to make sure everything was perfectly legible for him. As you can imagine this wasn't ideal for me and messed with my performance

Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA321
Grade: C
Nov 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He gives an overwhelming amount of work EACH WEEK and does not bother to care if your life is on edge or not its like hes teaching for the cash and thats it but not ACTUALLY teaching us ... he doesnt even say or explain things clear enough and his course documents do not match what he wants us to do

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA321
Grade: D
Nov 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He has no concern for the students does not case if they have circumstances and only looks for HIS work done he gives u 3 projects all due in the same week which does not make sense and expects us to finish them sacrificing our time for other classes .when u take his class he makes you feel like you should only focus on his class and not others

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MA440
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 4, 2022
Wouldn't take again

This professor does not care whether you understand or not. Extremely tough grader if u miss a step in solving a problem he give u a zero and give no feedback on your grade. If you are good at math take him if not stay away u will ruin your gpa.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
MA440
Grade: C
May 18, 2022
Would take again

He is a very good professor. He explains the problems step by step on the white board. If you are late, you will get confused as to where we are at in the problem. He will stop and explain more if asked to. As usual, the math and quizzes are the only stuff graded/mandatory. Just put your best effort in and don't be like me who wound up with a C.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MA321
Grade: A
Sep 12, 2022

I took this course in the fall semester of last year. I didn't feel that he was very good. Instead, I felt that he didn't understand some correct mathematical methods and skills very well, which meant that he would teach the wrong way (If this professor was placed in the math department teachers of my high school, they might faint with laughter)

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA440
Sep 27, 2022
Wouldn't take again

This man single handedly caused me to go off track of my college career. Mf took so many points off to the point where I got a D and had to repeat the damn class. Mind you I am decent at math. By far one of the worst professors I have had.

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MA440
Grade: B
Oct 23, 2022

Great Professor, I wouldn't take him again only because its math. listen, ask questions and STUDY, you should pass. bad reviews from those who failed. If only you guys studied and didn't show up to class an hour late, you would've passed. He gave an "optional" extra credit test and homework for those who needed it, no reason to fail and repeat lol

Tough grader
Respected
Lecture heavy
4.0
2.0
MA440
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2022

a good professor but a very boring one

Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MA440
Grade: A
May 22, 2024
Would take again

He is a great professor. He grades your every step/mistake and although some people may find it bothersome it definitely helps when figuring out what you did wrong so you avoid that tiny mistake in the future. His lectures are great and very understandable. He's always clear about how the grades are weighted and when the quizzes/exams take place.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
5.0
1.0
MA440
Grade: C+
Jul 5, 2024
Would take again

Just took his class over summer, I would definitely recommend him! He is extremely knowledgeable, loved his lectures, and very clear on assignments, and provides review sheets for quiz/ tests and lots of extra credit opportunities, your grade is up to u, no reason fail!

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MA440
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2024
Would take again

One of the better professors I had here at QCC. Took his class over the summer. You definitely need to put in work in order to get a good grade. It is graded by 4 quizzes/ 3 tests and 1 final exam. He drops the lowest quit score and gives an optional online exam to make improve your score. He gives a ton of partial credit on tests so show work

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MA440
Grade: B+
Dec 24, 2024
Would take again

He is a good professor, he cares about his students.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MA321
Grade: D-
Dec 31, 2024
Would take again

Professor wallach is very nice I would take him again he give a lot of work he got to put in a lot of time .

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MA440
Grade: B
Feb 27, 2025
Would take again

The professor has a specific teaching style, but engaging with it can pay off. Attend lectures, read the free textbook, and use unstuck study for study prep - it really helped me stay on top of the material. The grading is tough, but manageable if you put in the work.

5.0
2.0
MA440
Grade: B+
Jun 10, 2025
Would take again

Pro Wallach did his best to make Pre Calculus as easy and ensured he rendered support for his students to pass.I'm so happy I took his class,take him.

Amazing lectures
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MA121
Grade: D+
Sep 19, 2025

Every class i have with him, he teaches i understand it a bit and then later on i get lost because it starts to become very diffuclt and then when exams come up it is way different to what was taught, thier were some stuff on exams that he never taught that had me lost and made me fail my exams

5.0
2.0
MA440
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2025
Would take again

A good professor with good energy. It's clear he loves math and enjoys teaching. Math needs repetition so you're going to have to work in every class, but doing it with a good professor can make a big difference. Choose him!

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MA440
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Great Professor! His lectures are easy to follow along with and you can tell he genuinely cares to make sure you understand the concepts he teaches. Quizzes and exams were exactly as he described and he even allows you to retake exams if you're not happy about your grade. Lots of extra credit opportunities on tests. 10/10 take his class if you can!

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

91%

Textbook Required

12%

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