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it's hard to take someone so young and cute seriuosly

Loved this teacher. Very clear. If you have to take Math 2, I definitely recommend this guy. Fair teacher. Will be fun once the dolts drop the class (mid-semester)

Kind of impatient, but a nice guy and willing to help you out with things you're having trouble with after class. Fair grader on tests. He won't baby you, so you'll still have to study hard, but he can help you understand a lot of it.

He is a nice professor. Very understandable but sometimes gives a hard time. He is very patient in explaining after class.

He can be sarcastic and difficult sometimes, but thats just because he wasnts you to be clear. He is very fair and if you pay attention do your homework and study hard, then you should do well. He grades fair (gives partial credit) and counts homework.

His lecture is not very clear, sometimes confusing. But his class is not boring and actually it's not really hard for me to understand his lecture. His grading is little bit weird but not that bad. He's sometimes mean. But he's nice.

He can be diffucult at times but he honestly trys to help you out. 1 time he let the whole class retake a test cause we did so bad. However, he is no nonsense type of guy and his tests were progessively harder. But genuinely has a good heart.

Admittedly he does seem to have a bit of an ego and can be a little condescending/sarcastic but part of that makes the class fun. Overall, a pretty good teacher, especially for those who are mathematically inclined. Lectures are clear and he goes over proof of every theorem.

Good guy, has a nice cynical sense of humor. Gets a little frustrated with students who don't pay attention. He's probably not the guy to take for an easy A. Recommended for people who need a refresher course.

very clear. I didn't like math before I took his class but after taking it with Mr.Graves I like math. He's kind, helpfull, makes sure everybody understands before he moves on and he gives tutoring on his free time in the class room if he can. He's also very entertaining. making jokes.

Not that bad at all, despite what others say...pretty fair tests!

if you like tons of theory and 2 easy exercises (like, #2 and #4) a day, then you won't regret taking him. he likes persians, but he's rude to foreigners with accents... and not only to them. i wouldn't call him sarcastic, the right word is condescending.

Come on guys, he's not that bad. He really tries his best, and he is extremely helpful. Just do your homework on a regular basis, and you should be fine. I really think he's a nice guy.

I really, really liked him, no joke. He stays after class and answers all your questions, and that at 10pm. His tests are sometimes a little tricky, but definitely manageable. He's a genuinely good guy, and I recommend him to anybody.

Prof Graves is a great teacher, math isn't easy for many, but he does a great job explaining the material. Very helpfull, gives many tests, so you get many chances to show that you do your work.

Good teacher for math students. Tests are straight from material. gives homework points , a big help. Dont take if struggling with math and need time to understand every concept.

he does tons of theory and barely goes over problems, but he presents the theory so clearly that doing many examples isn't necessary. i still have all the notes from his class and they really helped me review before taking math 8. however, he excels in making students feel stupid and he's an extremely condescending ****.

I think he is one of the best math professors in SMC. He is very very clear on his lectures and willing to answer any questions. If you do the HW on time, then you'll be fine.

what can i say about this guy. In the begining he is extremely tough and sarcastic. But then he becomes less sarcastic and a bit easier. The test on chap 11 was a killer though. I think if you have a good conceptual understanding of math and you take the homework seriously, the class wil be very doable. But be warned this class is very challenging.

His tests are not that hard, however, he is a bit a tough grader. Extremely helpful, if you don't understand something.

Great teach. Very interested in u learning the material. Uses real world examples and works problems w/ u extensively to help you understand. Also a good teacher for the advanced: he shows proofs and talks about the conceptual side of the material. 4or5 tests w/ 5or6 ?'s each. HW is 10% of grade (i did none and got a C) A little effort will = easyA

he is a nice guy and knows math.. yea if you are a****and cant understand the material you will fail.. everyone one on this page thats says "dont take this class" needs to realize its not the teacher, its what you make of it... HAHAHA I got an A

Summer course. This guy is really cool, teaches perfectly, h.w. collected on test dates, wants every to pass (but does not mind if everyone fails). Answers h.w. questions or any general questions before class or sometimes at the end of class. Do all the h.w. and go to class on time, EVERY time (takes roll every class period).good luck and enjoy!!!

Winter semester Calculus. He is a good teacher. Very thorough with his explanations. I highly recomend him if you like math. He has a very good understanding of concepts, and really wants students to understand them as well. He's no saint, but he's a really good teacher. Be prepared to work and be in class every day, it's worth it.

This instructor knew his materials and was able to present them in a clear, thorough manner. ANALyticial when grading exams ("Justify your work" or points deducted). Frequently obnoxious and intimidating, but willing to help when asked. Not easy sailing, but with effort, you might just learn from him something valuable in this sea of mathematics.

I enjoyed Precalculus and learned a lot; it prepared me well for Math 7. Paul is fairly sarcastic and enforces school policy. He is a very clear lecturer, proving theorems which you can't understand from the book. He forces you to memorize quite a bit, otherwise tests are too difficult because you run out of time. Strict grader, takes attendance.

Always went over proofs of theorems clearly, with emphasis on the logic behind the math instead of just "how to get the right answer". IMO he had a great way of teaching, especially for students interested in math and planning to take more advanced courses.

Had and still have no particular interest in Geometry, but he was an average math teacher, nothing special but nothing to make him get a bad review either. He's very knowledgable, a little easy to get him sidetracked and talk about other subjects.

Graves is a very good math professor. teaches math the way it should be taught. He is very very smart but knows how to explain complicated things in a simple fashion. Do NOT be afraid to ask questions!! I took his class 2 semesters ago, i am now in precalculus, and the other teachers i have had since him are eather too lazy to teach or unclear

easy D. he will make your GPA upside down.

(summer session) Graves is a very thorough teacher. Teaching style is interesting: I feel like I learned way more about math than I did when I took pre-calc in HS. Make no mistake--it's not an easy class. That being said, if you go to class and keep up with HW, you should be fine. Great teacher if you plan to go further with math.

Paul was hilarious- he has a very dry sense of humor, that not many students in my class appreciated. Tough grader (though when it comes to his end of the grading, he was often late), requires hard work. Teaching style: his explanations are thorough but can be hard to follow. Make sure you buy the answer guide to the text- impossible without it.

Yes, he's a jerk and very condescending, but I'm taking Math 7 now and realized how much it was worth taking Precalc with him. He really makes u think about the problem and wants u to fully understand what's going on. Tests are tough, hard to get an A but doable. Remind him during class to not go off topic so much - he sure loves to chit chat.

helpful!!!!!

This instructor knew his materials and was able to present them in a clear, thorough manner.

Homeboy rules! Plus, he has one of the coolest last names in the world. I'm going to take him for Differental Equations this summer & I can't wait! Math instructors ALWAYS get bad reviews from students in lower level classes. This is usually because the instructor doesn't give them an A without working for it. Completely disregard these reviews.

He is extremely funny and adorable. Definitely a hottie! He is very knowledgeable, but gets side-tracked very easily.

funny guy...if you can deal with the sarcasm. hes straight forward so he comes off as mean. he gets side tracked and lets you choose to opt out of homework. grades hard on tests but prepares for final, which makes it a lot easier.

Pretty good teacher if you keep your ears open during lectures, if he says something about how to write an answer for a particular problem - it's guaranteed he will take off marks if you don't do it properly on the tests! He is fair, just pay attention and give fully explained answers. Oh, and don't opt out of the homework!

excellent prof! i took him for math 2! hes great! will help you out if u need it! keeps the class well entertained and focused! dont get scared reading the other comments! hes not bad at all!

He is the best teacher. SO people says his class is impossible but actually not too tricky if you listen to his lecture carefully and do the problems in the book. Make sure to keep up with material thou. Plus he is sooo cute.

I believe that the comments left on here for Dr. Graves have alot to do with both his personality and the difficulty of the classes that he teaches. His personality can seem offensive to some, but I assure you he means no harm and is doing this only to help you remember not to make the same mistake again. Overall an above average Prof, recommended.

He has a very good understanding of concepts, and really wants students to understand them as well.

He is really a nice guy and he is willing to answer all the students questions. I think we should give him a break.

he is really nice guy, he spents 1 hour after class helping anyone with a question. I personally learned alot from. Not only in my studies but also patience from him.

I love Paul. Thank you so much for the B! He was a very cool teacher, the kind of guy you want to have a beer with after class. It was a hard class, and I worked my butt off, but now it was worth it. Paul was very smart and knows his stuff. Can come off as arrogant, but that's just his style. Be prepared to put in the work and you will do fine.

Dr. Graves is an amazing teacher but a horrible professor. You will know the material if you keep up with his standards, but it is likely that your GPA will suffer even if you understand the material. Explain EVERYTHING on exams. You can lose over half credit with the correct answer. I regret taking him but know Calculus better because of it.

He gives the type of education you would expect from a good 4 year university. Extremely hard class because you actually have to understand the material not just know how to use it. Great teacher, but most will find him a bit too harsh when grading exams. Don't take him if you are not up to a difficult challenge or you will regret it.

i don't know what all are complaining about... graves is the best teacher i have ever had he will surly get you to understand the material like no other professor can but in exchange he ask for hard work and understanding of the concept of the material not just repetition and it is priceless if you need to take more math classes.

Easy A, just don't forget to bring your textbook

The class is not hard but rather time consuming. Pr. Graves is overall a nice person. He explains pretty well. Recommend him.

Knows his stuff and if you're willing to work hard you will get a good grade.

He is a good teacher, but if you dont understand the way he teaches you will have a hard time as he rarely explains in a different way. He is EXTREMELY LAZY when grading tests. 4 tests, 1 final. not terribly hard but you have to know your math in order to pass. HW is worth 10% of your final grade.

Be prepared to do homework. Takes time to answer questions before every lecture. Really wants students to learn and gets frustrated when not getting it (meant as compliment). Good teacher tries to make Math interesting.

Very good teacher. Answers questions before lecture. Takes it personally when students are not learning. He wants students to find math as interesting as he does. Do the homework and you will do well in the class.

Doctor graves is one of the best professors in SMC! Helpful ! Answers all questions ! So recommended!

if you can not study hard , dont take any math class. Dr grave is an awesome professor. he jocks around, so funny. answer every single question you have.

doctor Graves is a nice guy, pretty chill, always funny, so recommended !

Dr. Graves is the Dungeon Master, and math is the monster he summons. The DM assigns hw, but you should gain additional experience dungeon crawling through the book. There's 4 bosses followed by the final boss, so be sure to level up accordiaccordingly. Real talk, Graves can be your greatest ally or worst nightmare depending on your student ethics.

Amazing professor. Don't pay attention to those bummer! Dr grave is so charming and funny. Always there to help you. So recomended!!!!

Professor Graves is the one that made want to pursue my engineering studies . It is true that he goes off subject from time to time but at least he made his lectures funny instead of boring. he is VERY VERY helpful, and gave us a lot of extra time to ask questions. He'll make u work for it, but at least u'll get it effectively .

He's the best math teacher I have had at SMC. He is really funny and really cares if you pass the class. He likes to go off on tangents occasionally but they usually tie back in to math. He emphasizes taking responsibility for your own grade and creating good study habits. As long as you do the homework you should have no problem on the tests.

I took Math 54 with Professor Graves. Overall I enjoyed the class and found it pretty easy. Most of my class disliked him but I thought he was OK. He usually just introduces a topic, does a few problems then you have to do the homework and teach yourself the rest. Stats is pretty straightforward. You get all the info and plug it into formulas.

I took Professor Graves's Calc 1 course over the winter. I was intimated by his ratings but he deserves a lot better. He makes a difficult subject easy enough. He can be a bit condescending when you approach him help but it's nothing too bad. Overall, he's a great professor. Put in the necessary effort with studying and hw and you'll be good.

Yea he goes off topic a lot - he's kinda funny, too. I took his class over zoom, it was online. I suck at math and I got an A. He's a good prof, but there are pop quizzes (my class only had 2 overall). Attendance is mandatory. 3 exams and 1 final are majority of grade. 1 final project, too, but it's super easy. Homework isn't super hard at all.

Prof. Graves was awesome. He made sure that we understood fundamental mathematical concepts before building on them/teaching new topics. He did not brush over anything. He is a very fair grader Make sure that you listen all lectures attentively as he only asks what he teaches. If you stay on top of your hw and lectures you should be ok. Spr/23

Prof. Graves is by far one of the BEST professors I have ever encountered. 7am class was fun, filled w/ jokes & he lectures incredibly well! Grading was extremely fair and ANY help you needed, he was there. He wants you to succeed! Biggest tip, stay after class! Ask questions.YOUR PARTICIPATION AND WILLINGNESS WILL EARN YOU THE GRADE YOU DESERVE.

First B I earned in community college. Hard A to earn.

I took calc1 here during the summer after high school precalculus (do not do it!!). He was undoubtedly a responsible professor but it was a little frustrating that I couldn't keep up with his pace. A ton of homework and tricky exam. A lot to be learned but tough grading. It could have been far better if I took it during a regular semester

I loved prof Graves Calc 1 class. I took him first semester in college and he was great. His lectures were very understandable and he would break them up by cracking jokes here and there. It was not a easy A however, be prepared to do the homework, and study and you will succeed. He wants you to succeed and is more than fair with his grading.