Very southern...

I thought he was a great teacher...made the class fun and not boring. I would take him again he was great!

If you pay attention to the example problems and the homework problems, you can past the test even though they take some time doing the problems

It would have to be the students fault if they didn't do well in McComb's class. He's great and takes genuine interest. He totally supports students, in fact-I see him all the time at school functions and volunteers in programs that help students do well

covered material well, even though it was a fast paced class. Great math teacher

He is a great person, and an awsome teacher. Makes classes fun and interesting. Test are hard, but doable. Does lots of example snad does not waste time with theory or concepts that bore everyone. Excellent teacher, I'd recommend him to anyone.

I have always hated math, but Mr. McCombs helped me enjoy this class. He is funny and very helpful. Explains things well. Go KSU.

I have precalc with Mr.McCombs.He explains things very clearly.His tests are hard, but if you study you can makeit.Great teacher.

Best teacher ever,. Explains very clearly. He is very nice with partial credit on exams, which are very difficult. Very helpful in and outside of class, always answers all my questions. Hes a genius

he expalins things well but doesn not give you enuff time to finish quizes. Sometimes he seems like he doesnt know what he is talking about but if you are really a **** in math, and you study hard, you will be okay

He is very nice and works with you when you have problems. I would recommened him for your teacher. I would take him again if i was taking more math classes.

Really good teacher. Loves KSU and talks about them all the time. Really funny too.

IhadMr McCombsfor Calc II. He was very helpfuland answered anyand all questions the class had. He explains very clearly. The best math teacher Ihave had.

I had College Algebra and also took Trig with Mr McCombs. He is definitely the best math teacher. He explained very clearly and several times if needed. Always available out of class, very polite. If you need math, he is the one

He moves on very fast, but he can be easy if you can catch up with him. If you are a lover of a sports, he is the one to take, he will tell you all the freshest news asbout it. He helps a lot in and outside of the class (if you'll ask). He is hot and fun!

Likes him alot! If you have a question he will help you. Also had a sense of humor!! Good but fast.

Tests aren't bad, just know the formulas and you'll do fine. He's very nice and likes to make jokes... I'd definately recommend taking his class!

I have him for pre-calc, and find him to be an excellent teacher, moves along pretty fast sometimes, but f he gets ahead of you speak up and he will go back over stuff. And is very good about asking you if you have any questions

One of the best Prof. i had a chance to meet.He is more then willing to help anyone in need. He makes his class pretty interesting but he expects student to study. He is a great teacher and a great person, very down to earth and easy to talk to. A+++

I hate math very, very much. Somehow though, I didn't mind going to his course. I didn't even want to miss it. I learned a lot this semester from him and I highly recommend him to anyone else. He actually takes time to help the students whenever they may need help. Good Job!!

Great prof. Moves very fast but will slow down if asked to. Loves football and especially K-State. I'd definately recommend him.

He always makes the class laugh. I mean common when was the last time you laughed during a Math Class. He is very good and to the point and goes over the matterial a bit much but that's not allways a bad thing.

Great Prof. He made me laugh every little bit in class and so kept my attention. He was always helpful with homework problems. He was very sincere in wanting to help students. Take him.

Super smart, yet explains so clearly. Always answered questions in class and helped with homework. Very personable. He was funny in class and out of class. Best teacher I have ever had in math.

One of the greatest man i have met...great guy and a great teacher.Treat him the way you want to be treated. Get to know him on a personal level and you SHOULD BE FINE.Do your homework and study for the tests. He will answer any questions asked and will be more then happy to help you during his offi

very helpful and frankly, quite hilarious

Very hilarious. that southern accent just cracks me up. he likes to talk about sports mainly football. teaches very well. he will write out notes and work out example problems. he moves quickly sometimes so you gotta keep up. other than that, very good math teacher.

Thought he was great. His tests cover everything, so you have to know everything. He always answered questions. He even stayed after class late to help some of us. Great teacher, great person.

This teacher is awesome! He explains everything in dummie terms so that there's no way you could get lost or confused. Which is great for anyone that has trouble with math. He also likes to make jokes and keep the class laughing... great math teacher.

He makes the class enjoyable and speaks to you on your level. He is very humble and helpful. He is a big football fan which makes for funny classes.

he is the best teacher at rvc

Awesome, down to earth and easy to talk too. Cool southern accent. He speaks kind of fast and sounds like he should be an auctioneer.

Funny, will go over something until you understand

Didn't know someone so smart could be so helpful and make math so interesting and fun. He explained every step, didn't skip over anything. Very fast, but very complete. Always answered questions. If you get a chance take him.

He is really nice. He talks about football a lot and sometimes it gets annoying. His class is lecture and then tests. He doesn't collect homework. He does teach a little fast sometimes so write everything down fast. I would recomend you take him. He is funny and cares.

This guy is awesomeeeeee!!! If you like math, TAKE HIM for a teacher! If you don't like math, TAKE HIM for a teacher! He will go through every little detail and make sure that absolutely everybody knows what he is talking about. He made this class very easy and fun. Take him, you will not regret it!!!

Mr. McCombs is a very nice person. He grades very easy but he talks in Math terms. If you have trouble in math, you may have some difficulty in his classes. If you care about "really knowing" Math you should take someone else. If you want to pass and just don't care, take him. You can't fail a test.

his tests are a little harder then expected, but the class is easy (general math) and he is VERY clear, and gives LOTS of examples

the best math teacher at RVC

He keeps the class fun and makes sure you understand the material..

Paul is a great teacher. He is helpful and patient. I would take him again. I highly recommend him. His tests are all show your work, no multiple choice, but he is a leniant grader. I really enjoyed his class.

his tests are hard but he's fair when grading. DON'T STUDY THE PACKETS FOR TESTS!!! they will not help you that much. however do the homework and look over your notes. he was a great teacher, he just needs to slow down a bit, he talks so fast! but he is helpful and is funny. he reminds me of that boomhauer guy from king of the hill w/ his fast talk

Great teacher if you need help ask him and he make sure he will help you. dont really need to go to class if you can learn from the book. Tests are alright if you listend to him you should at least get a B

he is a good teacher, he talks/writes on the board very fast so be able to keep up!

Summer classes with him are boring and too fast. He writes a lot on the board and looks like he is talking to it. TESTS ARE HARD! Test 1: Too many questions, not enough time to double check all answers. Test 2: NO CALCULATOR! Memorize ALL EQUATIONS! Maybe he is better during spring or fall classes. Unfortunately his summer class is BAD!

Disregard the person that said his class was hard. Like any class, a little commitment can go a long way. I received a 59 on my first exam and made it all the way to a 94 on my last one. I earned a B. He knows his stuff and is willing to stay after for questions. Very down to earth. I highly recommend him for summer.

He explains things clearly. I think you have to study, but if you look at the examples on the board and pay attention you'll do fine. He has been very helpful outside of class.

Very helpful in and out of class. He worked almost every problem we asked him and he explained it very clearly. He never told me to look it up for myself. Very generous and understanding. I hated math, but he made it easy.

At first, I was terrified by how fast he moves. As the class went on, I realized that it is nearly impossible to fail. He is the most lenient grader I have ever had. Some tests I felt I only had 1/4 of the questions right and still got B's. Very nice helpful guy, but he moves at a lightning pace w/ a southern accent. Reccomend him 100%.

Great math teacher! Explains things well and will repeat if you ask. Will also slow down a little if you ask. Pretty easy going guy.....needs new Polo shirts though ;-)

McCombs is a great guy, tells great stories but teaching is not for him. I felt like he wrote too much pointless notes. Lots of words and not enough numbers. He would write everything from the book on the board and thought that was enough. FYI:He's really into sports!

Mr.McCombs is an amazing teacher. I've always hated math & never quite understood it, but since I began his class, it's made sense.He spends a lot of time explaining any difficult problems & is also helpful outside of class. He's down to earth, funny, and makes math easy. He also has a great Southern accent! I would recommend him to anyone!

went to every class took good notes on practice problems and put forth minimal effort in studying and got an easy A...very simple class

Great teacher. Surprised to read other comments that put him in bad light. He explained things very clearly, and was very helpful in and outside of class. He broke it down so it would make sense. I would definitley take him again.He is very fair when it comes to grading, anything I got wrong was my own fault.

Great class. Paul was fair, told everyone how the grades would be done, and then followed through. He was always available before and after class for questions. Certainly knows the material well. Tests were fair, lowest was dropped. Final NOT cumulative. I'd take another class from him in a heartbeat.

Pros: Hilarious, makes class fun, great educator, grades easily. Cons: Doesn't know how to get out of the way when he's doing a problem so he's constantly blocking what he's writing down. It gets VERY frustrating. Overall, I'd recommend him for MTH 211 any day.

Very funny and a great guy overall. Math is a hard subject but he does his best to make it as easy as possible. I would recommend him to anybody.

Good Teacher. Take notes. He writes a lot on the board. But if you take notes and study for the tests, you will do fine. Like in any class the grade that comes out reflects the effort you put in.

Calc II is very hard. At first I hated prof mccombs since he did not let us use a calculator. But now i see, he is my best teacher ever. he explaines so well. I couldn't have survived without his help. Very helpful

I've heard horror stories from Calc II, and I had him for PreCalc. Didn't learn a thing. He always blocked the board, and went over the whole trig section in a week--I didn't retain a thing! He just shows examples, but doesn't actually teach. Good for easy simple classes, but killer for actual math classes that you'll rely on (CALC). Take GUO!

I dreaded having a math class in the summer, but his sense of humor and approachableness made the class fun and easy to understand. He helped me enjoy a subject I formally hated. I loved having him as a teacher and hope to have him in the future. Thanks, Mr. McCombs!

Mr Mccombs is very fast. I had a hard time keeping up, but when I looked back at my notes to study, everything was there perfectly laid out for me. He is a great teacher, and does lots of examples. Very helpful in and out of class

I have had Mr Mccombs for 2 courses, Calc II and Diff. Eqns. He is pretty challenging but very helpful. He explains every step of the problems, more than he should. All the hard work he put me through in calc II paid off when it came to DE. Thanks Mr McCombs, do not change.

The class was directed to make the students work hard. Pays off significantly in calc 3 and Diff EQ though! Well taught class.

such a great teacher, very clear and concise. lots of homework, good direction in completing the problems. A GREAT TEACHER FOR ANYONE. and i hated math before. LOVE HIM!!! GO MR.McCombs!!

Willing to answer questions and help out.I love his accent and he is actually really funny. He started off kind of fast but then seemed to slow down some. Test directions are somewhat unclear but if you study they are not too bad. Gives you a chance for extra points with a take home test. Homework requires alot of time but it helps alot.

Super nice guy, but not the best at preparing you for what is going to be on the test, so it is a must for you to do your online homework,(which is a lot) so you know what will be on the test. Book isnt necessary because there is a copy of it on mathlab that you have to use. *This is not a internet course.

Very helpful!! Writes all his notes on the board and you can ask questions if you don't understand something. He makes math fun! He has a sense of rumor. He's southern and you will find out that he loves the Kansas State football team. I recommend that you take him!! Good luck!

AMAZING!!!! Will always help out and answer any questions. Enjoyed having him for a professor and highly recommend him to anyone. Mr. McCombs YOU ROCK :)

Excellent!!! Wish I had this kind of teacher in the past I may have enjoyed math more. Go KSU Wildcats: )

I loved him so much and I don't believe anyone could teach trig any better!!!

I might have liked math if he would have taught it at my high school. Very funny guy, makes you want to come to class. if you need to take trig or any other math class take him. summer class with him can be difficult because of the work load and limited time. great teacher.

Great professor. Stay on top of the work and you will do fine. He was very easy to come to with any questions I had. Very respectful and honest.

Very great teacher. A lot of note taking, but if you keep up there is not a single problem you wont know how to do. I went into this semester worried about this class, but turns out my best grade came from his class. Great guy, Great teacher!

Really nice teacher. Very approchable. However my one complaint is that he talks very fast and kind of quite which makes it hard to follow at times. Overall, i like him. If you ay attention and keep up with homework, then you will do fine.

He is very nice and willing to help. Talks super fast with a southern accent! His tests are fairly easy, just study and do the homework! Overall, he is a great teacher! Definitely recommended math teacher:)

Stays right on the ball and teaches to the best of his knowledge. He is also very approachable and caring. The numbers on this site don't lie. Mr. McCombs is the way to go!

He is a great teacher and goes at the perfect pace. The homework online is easy and helps prepare for the tests which are easy. He is easily aproachable and will answer any questions even if they sound dumb. One of the Best math teachers I ever had! I highly recommend him.

Awesome teacher. Explains everything in great detail even though you don't need to know it. He also keeps the class alive with a joke here and there. Take him! His tests are multiple choice and I have never had a problem following his teachings!

Lots of material to cover. He goes through it fast but is detailed and covers the material well. You need to write fast. He allows you to record the lesson. Very helpful and he is nice about answering questions. Not alot of homework. Tests are not multiple choice, they are difficult and time consuming. Be prepared! I highly recommend taking him.

Lots of homework. Do not take this class unless you're ready to spend 12 hours doing homework evry weekend

McCombs is a great teacher. He is very helpful, perhaps to the point of being over helpful at times. His tests are fairly straightforward, but it would be helpful to have a notecard for a couple of them. His stories are enjoyable and make class a little more interesting.

He could be fun to listen to and was friendly. He wasn't the best at explaining material unless you ask a question.However if you ask, he will explain it and help you. I would consider taking him again.

Class needs MyMathLab code for homework(15% of grade)of which e-textbook's included,He speaks southerly fast but explains things clearly+often encourages students to ask any questions.6 subtests are multiple choices+explanation but (easy)final's all M/C which he gives -practice questions- few weeks ahead,Love his class & will highly recommend him.

Class needs MyMathLab code for homework(15% of grade)of which e-textbook's included,He speaks southerly fast but explains things clearly+often encourages students to ask any questions,6 subtests are multiple choices+explanation but (easy)final's all M/C which he gives -practice questions- few weeks ahead,Love his class & will highly recommend him.

He is the best math teacher I have ever had. Although he goes through lessons at a fast pace, he will slow down and go back if you need to. Definitely would recommend to anybody.

Great instructor. I have had him for other classes and would take him for more.

He is very helpful. He always makes sure that his students understand the material before moving on. He is always willing to help his students.

Dr McCombs is very helpful and willing to answer lots of questions. He gave us review sheets to prepare us for the exams. That is all I looked at when studying and I made an A on the exams, except the one where I did not look at his review sheet. I learned my lesson to study and practice problem. The homework on MML are not that easy.

Loves his K-state football. His teaching style is clear and he asks if anyone has questions. Tests are mc about 25-30 questions. No quizzes. Tests Grade. Over all I would take him again. Good Prof.

I really liked Professor McCombs and the way he taught. The tests were all multiple choice and fairly simple. He graded tests quickly and fairly. As long as you show up to class and do your homework you should do just fine. I would definitely take McCombs again.

Paul McCombs classes are soooo boring it's killing. Somehow he manages to keep the students from having little to no interaction but it doesn't seem intentional. Get beyond that and he explains EVERY PROBLEM in multiple ways so that you can understand. And attendance is not required except for test days. An amazing professor.

Gives study guides for every test. Come to class, do the study guides+ homework and you should do fine. Often shows multiple ways of solving a problem. In general, very laid back nice guy. A little quiet, sometimes writes small- would suggest sitting near front of room. Doesn't take attendance, but very easy to fall behind if you don't show up.

His class is easy. He's funny and helps everyone!

Good teacher and is there to help you if you need it. He constantly asks if there are any questions and makes sure to actually scan the room before moving on to more material. Only downside is there is a ton of homework and you better understand what you're doing for the tests.

Dr. McCombs is definitely one of the best mathematics professors at Rock Valley. Even though our course was accelerated, he took the time to thoroughly explain all of the information. I loved his dry humor and stories. I only took one of his classes, and yet he still remembered me. He would even say hi to me whenever I would see him in the hall.

I suck at math, always have. McCombs explains it in a way that I can understand more easily than other math teachers I've had. He's very detailed and clear, though he does talk very fast. We had no quizzes, just online homework and final and 5 in-class exams. Start homework early. It takes a while to finish. No extra credit, didn't curve grades.

He was an excellent professor. Really made an effort to relate to students and made sure they understood the material. He often went out of his way to offer extra help to students who were visibly struggling. Like you should, you will have to work for your grade. But if you don't pass, it's not from his lack of effort. You won't regret taking him.

I took his summer class. He explains things very well so there are no surprises on the tests. He makes math easy to understand and the tests aren't too hard. He's also occasionally funny, but mostly serious. He's a good choice if you want to learn something.

Great teacher. I have never understood math until now and got A's on almost every test. Does a lot of examples and makes sure you understand and are prepared for tests.

Dr. McCombs was great at explaining everything very clearly. Some students did not like him much, but I think they did not take very good notes. My notes when I looked back to study were so precise, I sometimes did not catch it all in class, he was fast, ut the notes I wrote from the board cleared up everything. Best teacher ever.

Professor McCombs is very funny and nice. Personally, his class was way too easy for me. I did not believe attendance was mandatory, but I know some people in my class did struggle. He is very open to questions and is reached easily through email and office hours.

great at explaining the material to help you understand it and apply it.

Overall, I liked Professor McCombs. I just did not like trig. He is quite amusing when he talks about his alma mater ("K-State"). Good lecturer. His homework is not too hard, however, you will definitely need to study quite a lot for the exams. He is a good option for a math professor at Rock Valley.

Dr. McCombs if a great teacher, I would definitely recommend taking his classes.

Hes a great professor, if I have the opportunity to take one of his classes again, I would. There is a lot of homework but you have a lot of time to do it!

Professor McCombs is a good teacher who is willing to help, so ask questions. However, he talks/writes quickly and is very quiet. I recommend sitting in the front. He lectures on a chapter and does lots of example problems. The tests are pretty easy and cover what was talked about. There is lots of homework, so keep up with it and you'll be fine.

Dr. McCombs is one of the best teacher I've ever had. His handwriting is not the best, but he literally writes them off of textbook so if you carry textbook, you are good to go. His class is test heavy though. There were 3 or 4 tests including final and one homework and that was it. If you have any questions, then ASK HIM. He is willing to help us.

Dr McCombs is a great lecturer. He explains every step, perhaps too much. He answers students questions and is respectful to the students. I think he is great. Some students do not like him, but they do not study and look at his awesome lecture notes.

Professor McCombs is a great math professor. He writes everything on the board but lectures are heavy. He is a kind professor but sometimes the study guides don't prepare you for the tests.

Great professor! Tests were not too and or too long. I earned a B in his class and he gave me an A when I went to look at my transcript for the class. Can't complain! Take him; you won't regret it.

McCombs is a super nice guy. His teaching style threw me off a bit as he talks without making eye contact to the class and scribbles examples so fast on the board you have a hard time keeping up. The homework is a bit time consuming and irrelevant to the tests. If you want to pass, study examples from notes and do the TEXTBOOK problems.

I loved professor McCombs! he does write fast on the board and is not an interesting lecturer, but that expected from a college algebra class. He is always willing to help out. My advice would be to learn how to use your graphing calculator early on and itll help you in the long run!

I had Prof. McCombs many years ago. I began college at age 15, & he was my first prof! He was so wonderful. I wasn't a fan of math, but he made it bearable. The important part, though, was who he was as a person. When I had to be hospitalized, he was so understanding and genuinely cared. I remember that more than any math problem. A top notch man.

I took a 16 week course in 4 weeks with him and he was a great professor. Always accessible outside of class and he cares about his students. A lot of homework but if you do it all youll do great! If I could have him teach all my math classes it would be amazing lol

Dr. McCombs is the best math professor I've had at rock valley. He is very understanding, and he will 100% help you if you ask for it. Excellent person and teacher.

I've had Dr. McCombs for College Algebra, Trig, and Calc at RVC. BEST PROFESSOR EVER.

He is a great teacher, I sometimes tend to struggle in math but this class wasnt too tough. You just have to make sure to stay up to date on homework & study for exams. He moves very quickly but does give you a lot of resources to use if you dont quite understand what is discussed in class.

Dr. McCombs. Amazing! I attended every class and took good notes. His examples, though fast, were very helpful to complete the homework and made exams understandable. He went through each step and answered all student questions. Very accessible in and out of class. If you are willing to do your part, Dr. McCombs is there to help you.

He moves very fast but is available for extra help if you need it. He's very kind and keeps you engaged through the whole class. He's very approachable and willing to work with you. Make sure you do all the homework and do the chapter review before the test; it helps immensely.

He goes really fast so you can't get distracted at all or you will get lost. It's important to ask him questions if your confused as well

Mr. McCombs was awesome! I took Math 115 over winterim and he did such a great job keeping us on track and motivated. It's math, so there are of course a lot of assignments but there's no way around that w/a math class. If he noticed you stalled, he reached out to check on you. He truly genuinely cares. I couldn't recommend him more.

Mr. McCombs was an amazing teacher. I liked his weekly emails explaining what was supposed to be done.He also detailed a day by day schedule and by the end of the week what was expected. I did the winter course and was considerate with the holidays.He was accesible and very caring! I would take his class for my next math course if he offered it. AA

Great professor, lots of homework, but you can keep taking it until you get 100 percent. helped my grade a lot.

Professor McCombs is pretty straightforward. Lots of homework, but it really helps your grade. Unstuck study and the textbook are great study tools. Overall, a solid math class.