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This guy is the man! He makes any math class seem so simple! If you have any trouble w/ math this guy will help
Think twice. I have had better. take it somewhere else.
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best math teacher i have had. Makes complex things seem easy.
if you need to take a math class, for the love of god take it with this guy! i'm attending SVSU right now and none of the math teachers here even come close to how good bedard is. he is the man!
Awesome. I didn't believe I was doing pre-calc, he made it that easy. He's pretty dorky, but he's such a nice guy and you can tell that he loves math.
I am horrible at math, but Mr. Bedard made it a lot easier for me to understand. Seriously, if you want to actually understand what you're doing, take his classes.
He is the best math teacher alive! He makes it so easy to understand, I love him!
if you want to learn calc and not worry about your grade then this is the teacher for you. very easy, very clear, very knowledgable...the dude will do differiatials in his head that takes us a page of work to do! hes nuts
Mr Bedard is awesome. Is willing to help you with anything, even if it is for another math class. He is awesome and I would take him for any class he teachs.
Mr.Bedard is so much fun. If you need any help at all in the class all you have to do is ask.
Aww...he's cute in a shy guy kinda way. If you visit him in his office, he will drop everything to help you. He is a wonderful teacher, and you can tell he is a truly happy teacher. Please take him for whatever you possibly can.
Excellent teacher. Great at explaining concepts and makes class fun! His teaching style requires extremely fast note taking skills. It's easy to do well in his class. He is incredibly smart and easy to get along with. Take his class!
Fun and easy.
A wonderful teacher who makes everything really easy to understand. I will be trying to get him as a math teacher again.
Paul is so cool! He is truly a great teacher and a wonderful person. I took his class during the spring and had so much fun. If you are looking for a funny and caring prof for math who is also clear and fair, get into his class! He also includes the students in his teaching, allowing for bonus points and alternate ways of teaching something.Its fun
Proffesor Bedard is an awesome teacher. He is extrememly helpful, a fair grader, and a cool person. His classes made hard material easy to learn. Anyone who has a chance should take his class!
Anyone who can enjoy math as much as this guy should be a good teacher. And he is. While it seemed once in the class I had with him he was helping someone more than he should've he was always excited about what he was teaching and taught it well.
good teacher, always willing to help with things that you don't understand.
a really great teacher, makes calc understandable even enjoyable. was really great to work with. i was behind and he spent an hour after every class helping to get where i needed to be.
he has been absolutely wonderful. math with mr. bedard is so great. he is the most understanding, helpful teacher i have ever had
Seriously the best teacher I've ever had...He's so helpful and always put the students first..He was always available for extra help if anyone needed it and always very nice...
Great Guy! Had lots of fun and learned alot!
Paul Bedard was amazing. You can tell that he really loves what he does and knows the subject matter well. He is one of the nicest guys ever and a great teacher as well. Take this class!!!!
Highly Recommend. If you try you will do well in this class.
Most knowledgable professor of any subjuct. Would recomend him to anyone. Always comes into class with humor. Makes any math your favorite class.
He is an Awesome Professor I recommend him very highly!!!
I LOVE BEDARD!!!!
awsome teacher! very helpful, interesting, and enjoyable. very easy to follow and explains every detail. always willing to help every student. I learned so much from this teacher. Just a pleasure to be in his class. I would highly recommend Paul Bedard!!!
I have taken Mr. Bedard for 114, 210, 215, 216, and 217. He is saweeeeeeeeeeet.
I hate math and after taking his class i want to take another one with him! he is so helpful and really cares about his students. I LOVE PAUL BEDARD!
He's a great teacher and teaches very well. His stories that have nothing to do with math though, and kinda creepy and weird.. he's a big nerd, but he still can teach ya well.
Possibly the best teacher I've ever had. He is really good at working with students on an individual level and adds appropriate humor to the classroom with stories that are very interesting; the other review is incorrect in that regard. Although the material is not the easiest he makes sure that everyone is where they need to be. A++ professor!
He is always nice and helpful, and will always answer a question when asked. AWESOME professer! =]
Professor Bedard is an extremely intelligent teacher and very helpful.
Mr. Bedard is a great teacher who can always articulate the usefulness of math. He has great enthusiasm and is able to break a problem down in terms that a non-mathleate can understand. He does most of his teaching when students ask questions from the homework instead of at the introduction of a new section. Which helps out tremdously!
he makes a hard class easy! really cool and funny. i didnt even test into the class but i got a note and worked to get an A. if you go to class, listen, then you should get at least a B no problem just put forth a little effort hes the best
Very nice and easy going guy. He doesnt assign alot of homeworl. Also he is very understanding if you miss class. GREAT CLASS
Great Teacher! Funny, easy going, really helpful. Even made statistics interesting!
very good teacher. no graded homework, just a couple homework quizzes now and then. doesnt care about attendance. makes statistics very easy. he is the stereotypical nerd but he pulls it off by using his humor. he loves shakira.....
Mr. Bedard is a great asset to SC4. I was told before I even signed up for the class that he was the professor to get for this class and they were all right! He goes through all of the problems with you on the board, gives you a practice exam and then the real exam. I am taking another statistics class now and wish Bedard could take over :)
Math is my worst subject and Mr. Bedard has helped me so much. He is a fantastic teacher and has a great sense of humor. I have never done so well in a math class. I would recommend Paul Bedard to anyone at SC4. He is awesome! :)
He is so funny and makes a math class as fun as possible, but his calculus class is very difficult if you have no prior experience with it. He does not give an A for effort that's for sure!
He's one of the nicest teachers I've ever had.
Great teacher. Learned a lot in this class. He loves math, and gets the students to love it too.
Extremely nice and funny Professor. Always willing to help out and knows what hes talking about. He made a boring subject fun and enjoyable.
Mr. Bedard is the best professor I've had. He's so nice and always willing to help. Every question you ask is important to him and he goes out of his way to help if you don't get a problem. You'll learn a lot!
By far my favorite teacher at sc4! I had him for statistics as well as calculus. He is hilarious, and very helpful. He made math fun and kept me interested. He's also super adorable! Haha I highly recommend him!
Loved his class and stories. He goes the extra mile to make sure that you understand everything. I would highly recommend taking him for any math class. He does offer quite a bit of extra credit opportunities. Makes himself available after class to provide extra help.
Mr. Paul Bedard is a hilarious professor who has a good sense of humor. He is very intelligent and knows about the history of mathematics. He loves math. He provides a practice test before the real test and goes over it, which helps the student know exactly what is going to be on the test. Students do not have to do the homework, but should.
He is my favorite teacher at sc4. I had him straight for my two years here. He is a good teacher who will help you when ever you need. He gives pop homework quizes but as long as you do your homework you will be fine. His class goes by quickly and I feel like everyone should have him for a teacher. He is the type of teacher that leaves an impact.
Best professor on campus. Very friendly willing to help, easy test easy A
He was a great teacher, really fun and helpful. I plan on taking another one of his classes.
He has a talent for making math fun.
Absolutely amazing teacher. Math is definitely not my subject but I managed to get an A. Would highly recommend to everyone, can't wait to take another one of his classes
Professor Bedard's class is a very fun class to be in. His homework is optional, but he does do random quizzes on the homework. The quizzes are really easy if you do the homework, same for the tests. I definitely recommend Professor Bedard.
Mr. Bedard is a very nice guy but not a great teacher. Homework was optional, there were a few pop quizzes solely based on the homework, and tests were pretty easy as long as you knew how to do the homework. He answers as many questions as the class has and is easy to talk to. However, we skipped so many sections we didn't learn much.
He gives stickers for extra credit if you participate! He complains about not having any chili peppers on this site so I GAVE ONE! LOL I would take him again though, he's a great professor. He made what was supposed to be a difficult class seem easy.
Great professor!! He cares about each and every one of his students and is always there to help you succeed!!
Great professor!! He cares about each and every one of his students. He is always willing to help you get the grade you want to succeed!
Paul Bedard is a nice professor that generally cares about the students in his classes. He doesn't grade homework, has homework quizzes (problems from the assignments) every day in class. He talks not only about Calc, but about the history of calc. Sidetracked easily. Teaches at a slower pace, good luck with calc 2 anywhere else.
Great teacher. If you have the option to take a class with him, do it.
Funny teacher to listen to talk. His class was a bit easy and I did not learn much, but it was fun.
Paul is a great teacher. He really wants all of his students to do well and will do whatever it takes to help. He explains everything thoroughly and wont move on until the class understands the material. Would definitely recommend him, especially if math isnt your strong suit!
Paul is the most caring professor I think I have ever had. He is such an amazing person. I am not very good in math, however he is ALWAYS there to help, before, during and after class. I would recommend Paul to anyone, 10 times over.
Paul Bedard is by far my most favorite SC4 instructor. This class is a fairly easy A. Make sure you do your assignments because he allows you to use your homework on the quizes. (The quizes are directly from your homework)! He gives study guides and then goes over exactly how to do them for the test. Definitely recommend taking this class!
Best word to describe Paul: AMAZING. By far the best math professor I've had. Easiest math class I've ever taken. He lets you use all handouts and worksheets on your tests, even the final. The class was different than any other one I've taken. He cares about his students and will work with you. Would definitely take him again.
Great guy but if you are in a course where everyone has had him for more than one semester he gets very attached and sometimes more play is done than work. He doesn't grade homework but does homework quizzes. Differential equations class was pretty fun :D
Absolutely loved him! Very willing to help you and if you want it and work for it you will not fail!!
Mr. Bedard was so awesome! He is constantly helping all of the students and making learning fun!
Hilarious and a great teacher
He is awesome
Great professor, genuinely wants his students to pass and gives plenty of opportunities to earn extra credit. Hes hilarious, every class is like a comedy show! Gets off topic sometimes but always teaches us what we need to know with clarity and eagerness.
He was so funny and made class go by fast. 10/10 would recommend! Awesome guy. Cares about his students and their grades.
Let me start by saying that Bedard is one of the funniest professors that Ive ever had. He never failed to keep classes interesting. He also gave out A LOT of extra credit. Hes close to retirement, so definitely take him while you can! One of the best math teachers Ive had.
While I agree that Paul is a good guy, I would not by any means say he is a good teacher. He just writes out the problem but does not explain how it's done or how he got from point A to point B. He spends most of the class time telling stories and about 40 minutes actually doing math. Also, do not even think about emailing him. He will not respond.
I have struggled with my previous math courses tremendously so I was very nervous to head into my last one, Math 104. However, Professor Bedard is very laidback and approachable. The homework is very easy, and you are allowed to use all of your notes and worksheets on the tests/quizzes as well which helps a lot! Take him while you have the chance!
I never enjoyed a math class, but Professor Bedard has changed that. He is genuinely kind and compassionate and is passionate about his work. His stories and jokes are what makes class entertaining and not a snooze, he explains things clearly and has no problem going over something multiple times until you understand. I highly recommend his class.
Mr. Bedard is definitely a unique character, but he is hilarious and very tolerable and kind. The quizzes are all open note and the easiest tests you'll ever take! Assignments take maybe 10 minutes. No brain power required! Makes math fun and easy! If I had to take another math class he would be my top choice!
I absolutely hate math, but professor Bedard made it fun. The class wasn't very hard, but also wasn't too easy. He's a very funny man and always has something interesting to say. If I ever have to take another math course, I'd take him again.
Professor Bedard was a very great professor. What I liked about his class was his ability to open up and allow us to obtain a great student/professor bond but also teach the criteria. Would recommend taking another course with him and even made me want to consider becoming a math teacher.
Excellent professor. I have absolutely HATED Mathematics throughout high school. I absolutely love this class and professor Bedard. He's done such a good job and the class is so manageable! It was hard, but we still had a successful class!
Nice guy but got sick of the inconsistency on when he post quizzes and assignments. Doesn't take into fact that not everyone doesn't have a job and no syllabus on what assignments we would have anywhere at begining of class. Have to login multiple times a week for assignments but never know what day. Quizzes given Friday due Sunday. Awful.
If you want an easy A, take this class. But if you expect to learn actual math do not take this class. I didn't learn anything math related just "how to do math". The homework and quizzes are fairly easy.
Paul is seriously the greatest professor I've ever taken on campus. He was super funny, very good at explaining things. His class was super chill, and he's just a great dude in general. He's super caring, and very nice. I hate math and I've never been good at it, but I learned so much in that class. Paul Bedard is an angel sent from God himself.
Hes an amazing prof and Im sad that I wont be able to take another class with him... he gives lots of extra credit and is very understanding and caring about his students
Bedard is by far the best math teacher Ive ever had. The way he explains the material is better than any math class Ive ever experienced. He is extremely understanding and wants to see everyone succeed. Hes approachable and, overall, a great professor. I would take his class again in a heartbeat. Take Bedards class if you ever get the chance!
This class is very difficult and moves very quickly. The prof himself is a nice guy, but is pretty hard to get ahold of sometimes. There is a lot of homework and it can get very overwhelming. The tests are long, usually over five pages, and a lot of the material really isn't gone over. If you aren't able to make it to meeting you miss out on a lot.
Mr. Bedard is the best teacher I have ever had. He is always helpful and always makes the time to go over anything you have questions on. I took this class with another teacher and had to drop because I didnt understand and received no help. In this class, I received all the help I needed and beyond. I finished the class with 108%! Amazing ��
Great teacher. Gives good feedback on homework and does a great job of explaining. Available 24/7 for help and offers lots of extra credit.
Mr. Bedard is one of the best math instructors Ive ever had. He goes over lots of practice problems and is available whenever you need. Offers great feedback and LOTS of extra credit. Would HIGHLY recommend!
He's funny. That's it. Easy class because he gives out answers but you won't learn anything and the exams are so short, if you miss a few questions you'll bomb. Not great at explaining things either. I had to retake Calc later to actually understand it.
easiest math classes ever! super funny prof too!
I am truly awful at math, but prof. Bedard made it pretty bearable. He gives fun assignments that break up the schedule a little bit. He offers extra credit also. I didnt really enjoy the class, but Ill blame that on my dislike of the subject. I would take him again.
Mr. Bedard is very helpful when you need help and is very understanding! The class work was very straight forward and his work layout was not confusing at all! Any help that I needed he helped me very well with and I 100% recommend Mr. Bedard!
This class is 80% using a calculator, 10% vocabulary, and 10% mental math. Prof. Bedard offers TONS of extra credit, and I ended with over 100% in the course, and I didn't even take advantage of about 20 points of it! I only put 4.0 because I feel that I learned how to use a calculator, not necessarily math, although we make two studies in class.
Professor Bedard was so amazing!!!! Ive never been good at math, let alone statistics, so this class was definitely tough for me. Nevertheless, Bedard helped me throughout the whole semester. His office hours are at great times, he gives good feedback and is incredibly reliable when it comes to needing some extra help. Super amazing class!
Prof Bedard was super helpful with assignments and would allow us to fix assignments and give back full credit. A lot of extra credit opportunities and if you watch the lectures the homework and quizzes are easy. Exams were easy if you paid attention and did well on quizzes. I wish he taught all of my math classes. Wants his students to do well!
Super nice Professor! You can fix assignments and get better grades!
Professor Bedard is truly one of the best professors I have ever had at SC4. He's always available for help and he's very caring towards his students. I have never gotten an A in math before, but his lectures are extremely straight-forward. There is quizzes every week but they're very helpful. I recommend him to anyone who needs a math credit. :)
If every math teacher actually cared about the actual meaning behind math like Bedard does, the United States would be a leader in the world for mathematics. He doesn't care so much for memorizing formulas as he does actually making sure you understand what's going on with them. This guy deserves tenure if he doesn't already have it.
I LOVED professor Bedard! I hate math, well before I took this class I did. After taking this course I realize how much I really do enjoy math! Professor Bedard is my favorite! He is very helpful and will do anything he can to help you out! His lectures are so easy to understand and his tests are easy too! 100/10!
Best professor I've had at SC4.
Always ask questions and dont be intimidated by his quick math processes. He has a good heart and always tries to help in any way. Go to office hours, do the practice problems, and constantly ask/participate in class.
Very simple class, you do the assigned work and learn the material, you get a good grade. Good solid teacher
Absolute best professor I have ever taken in college so far. He really cares that his students do well. His lectures are amazing and very thorough. He lets you retake quizzes and assignments two to three times and gives random extra credit points here and there. I was worried stats would be hard but he made it great!
Even though I took this course online Prof Bedard had office hours and was always willing to take as long as you needed to help you understand a concept. I also like that he incorporated movies into the class that helped with some of the concepts that were covered.
Professor Bedard was an amazing prof. He truly cares about the wellbeing of his students and makes personal relationships with his class before diving into the material. The lectures are probably the best college class experience you will ever have. Very down to earth and is always willing to help with homework, quizzes, tests, etc. TAKE THE CLASS!
Very helpful!
Prof Bedard is the backbone to the SC4 Mathematics Dept. Down to earth guy, demonstrates his love for math, and deeply cares about the student's success. If you've made it this far, Bedard won't let you fail. Although, you must put in the effort and have a willingness to learn. Online math can be tricky at times but utilize prof & other classmates!
I hate math, but Professor Bedard made it enjoyable! Assignments included watching videos and projects. He gives great feedback and is available if you need help.
Prof Bedard makes math easy to understand. His lectures are engaging, and he's always willing to help. unstuckstudy was a great study tool alongside the textbook.
Professor Bedard was so fun! I took him for statistics, and his lectures are always engaging and lighthearted; he always pulled a joke when he knew the material was getting too heavy. He also gave extra credit opportunities in almost every class. I would definitely recommend Professor Bedard!!
He's the worst professor I've ever dealt with. It started with missing a question on an assignment due to him using both textbooks for the assignment and he send me an extremely rude message over it. Now it's just an avalanche of him not grading what I turn in and I'm barely passing. Don't take math with prof Bedard!
Pros: 1-2 writing assignments a week, decent feedback. Cons: slow grader, NOT tech savvy (blamed me for an assignment that was glitched. multiple students had it glitched), passive-aggressive in emails. Expect: several lectures 40~ mins, 2 exams (done at home), 2 textbooks (make sure you're using the right one), and assignments due daily.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
57%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
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Rating Trend
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CALCI
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