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“On the 7th day, the lord sayeth, "Let there be Cripe"”
MATH171 - 5.0 rating“Professor Cripe is truly a great math instructor”
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Reviews (110)
3rd time was a charm found a teacher that made it make sense. Very helpful and easy to understand!
By all means, calculus is not an easy course, but Mr. Cripe explains so much that the work becomes very doable. He is always willing, and sometimes insist that people get help, even when doing well in class. Best math instructor imaginable.
i will not take classes with him any more.unclear lectures,has no self confidence in his lectures.quizes are very long no time to finish.
I think that Mr. Cripe needs to understand that some students can't follow along with his fast paced teaching habits. The quizzes are also too long and he gives too little time to finish. I mean come on! 5 minutes till class ends & pop a test on us!
He has an awesome voice but doesn't make math very clear & class was boring. Good choice if you need to take the class just for credits & you understand the material, but if you are just learning... choose another.
A good teacher, and very smart. Does not demand very much from you. Does not require mastery of skills, which for engineering students is a must.
test is very long, gives a short time to finish it, givwes a 5 min. quiz, seems like he expects students to learn at his rate of teaching skills
Great Math professor. he makes sure u know what ur doing i miss his class now taking Ye. He actaully cares that u learn the material I wish he taught 173 174. Dont believe bad reviews compared to curl , ye, and alcantra he is a breath of fresh air
What a fantastic professor. If you actually try and come in for help, he can work miracles. Very easy to talk to. You can tell how much he loves math and cares about his students. I wish all math teachers were likehim.
Mr.Cripe , Is a great math professor . His letures are clear and easy . A great and very helpful teacher . He made it easier for me to understand mathematics.
The guy genuinely cares. Although for people with a higher inclination towards math you'll find yourself incredibly bored, as he generally overexplains everything, even simple topics. Black:White as Alcantra:Cripe
He really puts a lot of time in and is always willing to help, I would definitely recommend him as a teacher.
hes is a wonderful teacher who is fun to learn from and very helpful to the students. he doesnt rush anyone if they need help
Very good math instructor!!! I took him for Math 122, 171, & 172. He is I really nice guy and really goes out of his way to help his students....if they are willing to ask for it.
He teaches his class like you should already know the material. His class is the only class that I have ever gotten a D in. I've never gotten below a B before. I'm usually a straight A student. What does this say about his class?
Mr. Cripe is one of the easiest teachers I've ever had. I got over 100% in his Math 172 class without doing that much work. Of course you need to do homework every day, but that is just like with any other teacher. He is also very helpful and answers questions well. The best thing is that he collects homework at the end of the semester,which gives you more time to do it. I highly recomend him.
Good teacher overall.
he is a really good teacher...the class was difficult for me though. he is a concept teacher...he likes to explain why and how instead of just doing a problem. tests are hard, but he doesnt collect hw till the end of the semester!
very hard to tell what is going to be on tests, 4 Bs 19 D's for my class.....Payvar subbed for him once, and payvar is wayyyy better.. take payvar if u want an A and understanding
Great professor! He explains the material very clearly. Lets you know exactly what will be on the tests. HIS TESTS ARE NOT HARD! NOT EVEN THE FINAL! He doesn't collect the homework only gives homework quizes once in a while. At the end of the semester he does collect the homework notebook for wich either you get all the points or none.
I took this class with another instructer and failed but passed easily with a B thanks to Mr. Cripe. He explains things very well. If you don't pass you weren't paying attention. Very easy.
HE is a very hard teacher and is hard to understand. His tests are unbearable and likes to place the hardest problems possible on the tests.
Awesome teacher....just go to class everyday, pay attention, and do your homework.... If you do those things there is no reason you shouldn't get an A.... My favorite math teacher ever!
It took 70 with him, and thought I did well, only to learn I received a 69% on the final, and would not budge with the grade. I tests can be difficult,and he is a very strict. I am now retaking 70 with Brett Herren, he seems to be more approachable.
I liked his teaching style...He explains well except word problems....he gives homework daily...gives some extra credit...Great teacher
Prof. Cripe is great. He explains everything very clearly, and will go over it again and again if you are havin toruble understanding it. Yes his test are a wee bit hard; and he does collect the homework. But as long as you do that homework and make sure you understand it you can pass with an A. ( I got a B do to F on one test).
He was a very good professor. Homework is important, I got lazy and stopped doing it and my grade suffered. Tests can be difficult, but if you study you will probably do better than you expect.
great teacher. he loves to teach math.. and always willing to help you understand the material. he wants you to pass. i wish i didn't miss as many classes has i did.. and DO THE HOMEWORK - it helps! turn it in. there's quizzes [usually mondays] only 4 exams & final. no midterm. recommend anyone to take him.
Mr. Cripe is the best math teacher I have ever had. I wish he was teaching math 90 in the fall beacause he would be my first choice. He really loves math and wants his students to not only pass the class but to actually learn math. If you have ?'s just ask. His tests are not hard, you just have to study. Hello, Isn't that why you are in college?
Fantastic teacher. It's obvious that math and teaching are his passions. He's so helpful -- his door is often open for help! It pays to listen to what he says in class because it's directly related to homework and tests and doing well in the class. Study hard for th class -- but he's there to help all along the way. He's awesome.
I agree with the previous great reports. He is PASSIONATE about teaching in order for you to get it, even to the point of doing things a bit out of order if it will help.
Prof Cripe works very hard to make the work easy to understand, and easy to do. He constantly tells of the importance of keeping up so that we will understand the new assignments given out tomorrow
Mr. Cripe is an excellent math teacher. He gets really excited about math, and makes it fun and interesting. As long as you go to class, and do your homework everyday you will do fine. He even has take home quizzes! :)
Prof. Cripe has changed my feelings towards Math from ABSOLUTELY fathoming the subject, to being my favorite class to attend. He is excellent at communicating with students, which is an imperative attribute to have when dealing with Math. To all who fear Math: this is a wise teacher to ease into it with. (He's nice & silly at that.)
Wonderful teacher. Really keeps things interesting and wants you to understand what it is you are learning.
dont take this guy, thats all
You must be the lsiest person to say he is not a good teacher. He is probably one of the best teachers at MJC. He explains everything SOO WELL!!! so everyone knows the material i recommend him for people at any type of math.
absolutely horrible. worst grade i ever got in a math class. even tho i got 100 on the final. horrible teacher.
AWESOME TEACHER!!! He definitely helped me out a lot in math considering im usually math challenged. I really like the way he teaches! Just go to class everyday and you will have no problem! He is a GREAT teacher and has a passion for teaching math which is rare in math teachers. Take him!!!
i didn't really like his teaching style he likes just to lecture and doesn't really get the class involved. overall he was good. but his tests are hard and there is a lot of homework that was really hard to keep up with.
Great professor. He was tough but it was Calculus, its not gonna be easy. He was really really helpful, helping you to understand the material. I'm taking him again for next semester. You definitely wanna show up though(tho there's no role sheet) and not get behind on homework
Professor Cripe is a fantastic teacher! I struggle with math and passed math 70 with only a C. I am currently at a B in math 90. Ideas just begin to click in his class the way he presents them. He loves to helpand he really wants students to pass.
Cripe is an awesome teacher. If you pay attention and try you cannot fail! He's nice and really cares about his students' success, plus he's a genius!
He is a really good teacher he explains things really well and makes sure that people understand everything before he moves on.
The Cripester rocks! He's genius and a great teacher. If you want to learn take this guy!
I LOVE CRIPE!!!! I took him for Math 70 & 90. Def. not a teacher that you can just show up and expect to pass. You have to do the work and study! Fair at grading, funny, helpful, and totally changed my mind about math in general... he kinda makes it FUN and I am def. not the nerdy one who LOOOVES math!! sorry math lovers! But yeah take him fo sh
Professor Cripe was amazing! I never was interested in math because of the simple fact that i did not understand it. After taking math 70 twice i thought math was not for me. I now have an A in math 90 and i love math now! P.Cripe is clear, love his stories, and will answer any question you have!
Cripe was a very good teacher, but don't kid yourselves, he was NOT easy. Yes, I aced his class, but I WORKED! I would recommend taking his class to anyone who is serious about school, has good attendence/study habbits, and truly wants to learn and understand math.
I hate math and my grade shows it. I had a good grade up until the final. Then I bombed the final AND the class. He's a great teacher and very willing to help. I think his grading system should be worked on though. Someone how does well through out the whole semester should not have to retake the class for failing ONE exam.
He is the best!!!!!! And he wants to help you pass!!! :)
Prof. Cripe is truly the BEST, if you really want to learn math. He is very clear, offers several ways to get to an answer, & is very willing to make any student better. He doesn't tolerate disruptive behavior, is extremely thorough & grades fair. Tip: Don't miss class, do all homework, take notes in class, and watch out - U might just love MATH.
Such a good teacher. More willing to help students after class than any math teacher I've ever had. Really wants you to understand the reasoning behind what you are doing and not just memorizing formulas.
Professor Cripe was a great math teacher! He took the time to answer any questions before class started everyday. I wouldn't get the book if he is still using the MYMATHLAB because that program has an online version. There is one homework question due for every section and a total of 5 Exams and the final. GREAT TEACHER!
I liked him, he was very helpful and clear. he makes sure to teach in different ways so everyone understands...
I had him for calculus 1, which is NOT an easy class, but thanks to Cripe it wasnt bad at all. He loves math, and looks happy to be teaching it. Best teacher I ever had. He's clear and helpful no surprises on the test.
Cripe is the best math teacher MJC can ever have! He explains throughly and whenever you need help because you don't understand he WILL EXPLAIN without making you feel stupid. He's so nice and helpful. I'm glad I took his class even though I passed it with a C. I deff recommend him if you want to pass Math70.
I've never been a fan of math, but I can truly say I thouroughly enjoyed every second of this class with Mr. Cripe as my professor! He really cares about his students & truly wants you to pass. If you don't understand the material he goes over it until you do. Hilariously witty, considerate, passionate about teaching... best math prof. ever!
He is a very consistent and thorough lecturer. He will explain everything that he expects you to know. The tests are hard, but are similar to the daily problem you turn in. Extra Credit is apart of the exams and can be anything that has been studied. Professor Cripe is great and my bet is you'll even enjoy the class.
He is calm, patient, explains things in a easy to understand way, and likes interacting with the class. His exams are fair and there is always an extra credit question. He loves math! You want to see him get goofy and excited, ask lots of questions! Don't let his serious appearence get you, he is very nice. I recommened him to anyone!
Best math teach at MJC. I hadn't took math in over a year and he made it easy to understand. You just have to do the work, he's patient, works with you, and cares! Its Math its never easy and u have to do work no matter who u get, but take him and if u do just that u'll pass!
Great teacher!
I do NOT Iike MATH but love his class! Mr. Cripe is an awesome reacher! If I can get him for any other classes - I will.
Prof. Cripe is an excellent teacher!! He has by far been the best Math teach I have ever had. I wish he would teach Math 90. Very, patient, fair, clear and concise on his expectiations, and easy to learn from. He will never make you feel dumb for any question asked. I used to teach myself and believe anyone can learn from him. Outstanding!!
A great person and excellent teacher. Calculus is tough but he makes it interesting to learn. I never missed any of his class days because of that reason. Prof. Cripe you're awesome!!
BRILLIANT MAN! He is an excellent and very fair teacher. He is easy to understand and truly connects with his students. He does challenge his students, but also gives many opportunities to earn points to maintain a good grade. GREAT TEACHER!
He is the best professor to take for math 70..im so bummed he is not teaching 90 :(....if u just do all your work, show up to class everyday, and follow what he says you will be fine!
Mr. Cripe was the best math professor I have had in my entire life. He makes math very understandable. You will, of course, have to put your part in and study. He gives you better ways of doing problems and doesn't miss a step. Take him!
First math class since high school 7 years ago. I came in knowing nothing of Algebra and he taught in a way that was understandable and easy to remember. I would recommend him to family and friends. And the humor he adds in the class helps too. And ten percent extra credit for every exam.
On the 7th day, the lord sayeth, "Let there be Cripe". And so he was. Mr Cripe is the best math professor to bestow upon the youth his masterful skill, and powerful rhetoric. He is filled with both passion and knowledge, which he passes on to any student willing to open their heart and accept the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Praise Cripe.
I was once a lost soul mercilessly wandering around. In till I was bless, by the light of father Cripe. Father Cripe teachings knows no bounds, he teaches with such style, grace, and wisdom. You will feel the light of his teachings. Its was on honor to learn from a fantastic professor!
Before I was a lost soul in math. After taking this teacher however, I believe that math is truly power stuff. Believe in the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus as it is integral to success. May the Newton, the L'Hospital and the Holy Cripe be with you.
Cripe is awesome!i entered the class afraid of math, but hes very patient & consistent with lectures. If you struggle too, attendance is mandatory & do ALL the homework on MML. He helps students after class& doesn't mind repeating himself until you understand. Final is 30% of grade, provides study guides for tests.wish he taught 90!JUST TAKE HIM!!!
In high school I got never got higher than a C in my math classes. Took both algebra & geometry twice & couldn't pass Algebra 2. That being said I was not looking forward to math. Honestly Cripe is such a great teacher, I actually understood. He goes very slow and makes sure you actually get it. This is the first math class passed with a B+ TAKEhim
This teacher is a good teacher, understood the material was not easy for me since i had not taken math in 16 years and skipped 5th & 6th grade. Attend class,Do all homework book & online, and you will do good, tests are harder & test you on your understanding of the material, not to many problems on test but each problem is a mix of many .
Cripe is very patient and understanding with his students. The key to this class is to attending every day and do all the mymathlab problems. He explains everything very simply and will kindly clarify if you are confused. Sometimes we used the txtbook in class but he wrote the problems on the board so you can get away without it.
The more effort you put into his class the better you will do. Sometimes I think Cripe could double as an inspirational speaker because of the amount of energy he puts into teaching math to those who don’t like it/understand it. By the end of the semester, you will have confidence to feel good taking your next math class, even if it’s not with him.
Best professor for math. Patient and caring. Some what hilarious as well. Do the online work, do the book problems nightly and study for the test. Test are on what you learn and even hints at problems that may appear on the tests. Attendance is optional but, homework is turned in every day. No late work accepted. Take him. Loves extra credit too
Professor Cripe was my absolute FAVORITE. He is such an amazing man and I cannot even explain how much knowledge he has when it comes to math. He is truly a mathematical genius, it's quite impressive Some people didn't like his somewhat dry sense of humor, but I LOVED it. I will so miss that handsomely intelligent man, wish he taught 90.
Before starting on the problems, he cares about the student understanding the theory and the proof of the subject first. He is approachable and is willing to answer questions. There is so much he can teach, so extra help, like tutoring and study groups, are needed if you need help with math like me.
Professor Cripe is amazing! He is truly a great man. He teaches so clear and is a very helpful man. He will prepare you well for the exams. He drops your lowest exam score and gives extra credit! He always helps you when you need it and he always puts warm up problems on the board before class to get you going and help you practice. TAKE HIM !!!!!!
All hail Father Cripe. Best Math Professor ever!!! A true inspiration to those who want to become educators
Just an amazing teacher over all!!! Almost any math professor knows calculus three, but to knowing how to teach it is a different question. Paul Cripe definitely knows how to teach this course! You can tell he puts time and effort in coming up with different ways to help students understand the subject matter. Not just pass, but understand!!
If you fail his class it will be because you nevee stepped into his office hours. He will do whatever he can to help you out. He is an amazing professor! Superb at what he does. I would take him again and again!
Father Cripe is simply the best. He excels at teaching and helping you learn everything math across the board, from Algebra 1 to Calc 3. He is very passionate about math and it translates to better understanding on the student's part. Would definitely recommend.
Paul is the best professor out there! I had him for math 70 and I had an A the whole semester. His lectures are entertaining and it goes by pretty fast. He does assign homework each night but it's only a couple problems. He really made me interested in math. I would definitely recommend him if you struggle with math. He's willing to help anytime!
Professor Cripe is a very nice professor. He gives lots of helpful hints...
Professor Cripe gives lots of helpful hints...
Professor Cripe is awesome. He's slightly monotone sometimes, but he never makes you feel bad for asking a question (no matter how ridiculous it is), and that is absolutely a plus! Lots of extra credit. Take advantage while you can or you will regret it because it doesn't last all semester!
As long as you show up to class and do the work you will pass. Professor Cripe is very good at explaining the information and as long as you are in class to receive the message you'll be fine.
Mr. Cripe definitely loves what he does and may sound a bit condescending a first when he explains problems, but in reality he's giving you the why, the how, and is making sure you really understand the math-even when you're not sure what you don't understand. Just do the home work and definitely keep track of the assignments.
Hes a great teacher, he explains everything very well, show up and study your quizzes and you will pass your final.
Professor Cripe is truly a great math instructor. If you are like me and haven't taken math in over 10 years, this is the professor for you. He goes through everything very slowly and clearly (probably not great for the more advanced). Dropped a MATH70 class last semester where I was completely lost. Great professor for the older students!
Cripe is hands down the best math teacher I have ever had. I've struggled with math my whole life, but for the first time ever, I've earned and have managed to keep an A all semester long in his class. He's funny, patient, understands that math can be difficult and helps you with any questions you have. So bummed I can't take him for 89. Adriane
Cripe, is amazing. Hands down, but unfortunately I was not able to pass 70 like others have had. 4 exams, 1 final, take really good notes if you're as bad as math as me practice,practice,practice! He is truly a math genius, but wasn't able to help me to pass math no matter how great his lectures were. I recommend taking him before he retires!
Need to pass math 70? Take class with Cripe!
Very good Teacher, He loves to teach and is very thorough you can miss half the class and still understand what he's talking about. shows you several ways to do a problem, and lets you choose which way is easier for you. If he taught math 90 or 101 I would stick with him through all my math courses.
I would highly recommend Prof. Cripe to anyone struggling with math. He is AWESOME! I completely despise math but he honestly cares about you passing and understands that math can be intimidating. Show up, Take notes, do your homework and study the book questions and you will pass the exams! He has the best grading system (meant to help you pass) !
He tries to help anyone with a problem. Just speak up and ask and he will try his best to answer. I am relearning math, but if you are starting at this level having a two day class would be hard. Class moves kind of fast so keeping up is essential. Overall great teacher if you are relearning intermediate algebra.
Cripe is very approachable and helpful! I never liked math, but he made the class engaging and fun. Most homework is accessed through the MyMathLab software, and you must submit both the online homework and written homework from the book. If the software is being a problem, he will do his best to help out if you let him know as soon as possible.
This professor was such great help. The class was super easy with his teaching method. He's really descriptive in explaining how to solve problems, pretty funny guy as well. He wants to help you pass and that is what I loved about taking his class. If you do your homework and study you'll pass. Just have to put in effort on your behalf.
Cripe is an amazing professor! He's funny and caring. He makes math easy! He can be a little sarcastic at times, but other than that he's there for you. He is very organized as well. Go to class, take notes, do your homework and study and you should pass! It isn't impossible to get everything right on the test! Go to class.
I hate math and most of all I hate fractions, but the way Professor Cripe taught the material was amazing and easy to comprehend. He's funny and caring and available if you have any questions. Replies to emails quickly and his exams are a breeze if you study! the software is a huge help too
Professor Cripe was the best math teacher I have ever taken at MJC. He made the algebra concepts easy to understand and for the first time in my life, I actually got an A in math! He gives extra credit on every test (10 points) so you have a chance for those points every test. He is actually very funny too (I forgot to add that tag).
This class isnt that hard. But it can get confusing if you miss class. I took the hybrid and there is a lot of homework. He assigns software problems and book problems but the book comes with the online purchase. If you miss class you miss his teaching and it could cause you to be confused. Tutoring is also a good thing! he does grade the homework
Just an all around great teacher. He teaches the material very well. He cares about his students, and you can tell he loves what he does. The way he weights his grades makes it mandatory that you study for the tests and especially the final.
I've taken a lot of different math professors at MJC but this guy is outrageous, the first week he assigned 600 problems, after that it was typically 90 per section plus 30 out of the book as well, so 120 problems per day. His tests were insanely tough, his notes were useless, the amount of HW forces you to rush through things instead of learning.
Cripe has a clear speaking voice and has a very good way a explaining algebra. He doesnt move too fast or too slow. Only problem I have with him is he doesnt allow for mistakes. I was absent once and I couldnt turn In my assignment. I even emailed him to let him know. He is unreasonable and not compassionate.
I took his hybrid Math 30. i was so nervous because this was my first online class and people say online is really hard. i will say it was a lot of studying but i wanted an A in the class. Mr. Cripe is a really caring person and wants you to pass. going to class makes a difference. He gives a lot of extra credit. Tests are easy to pass. i got a A
I am very glad I ended up taking Professor Cripe for Math 30. I had not taken any kind of math in a number of years and did really well in the class. He is the first teacher to explain math in a way that enabled me to succeed at it.
Great professor, very helpful and accessible, wants you to pass, rounds grades up. I did not give it my all and am not good at math. Could have done better. Great prof. Some thing boring, but he is funny and teaches well. He is a a real Pro and knows what works and what doesnt. TAKE HIM. Hybrid Class
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