I absolutely loved Prof Tokorchek, he was truly an inspiration for me and one of the best professors I have had at USC. He does move quickly in lectures, but explains material thoroughly and is readily available in office hours. If I could take another class with him I 3000% would.

Paul is a solid teacher. The examples that he writes in class are very similar to the ones that are on exams. If you have any questions during the lecture, he always explains his thought process and tries his best to explain it to you.

Super nice guy and very helpful/smart professor. Calc 3 was definitely a challenge but he explained the material really well and made it as easy as he could (still hard tho). Tests were difficulty but he gave more partial credit than I was expecting.

Paul is a pretty good teacher and is very helpful if you have any questions about the material. This class wasn't easy but he is very accessible outside of class. Only complaint I would have is sometimes he explains things too quickly.

I LOVED this prof! He was a great Calc 1 teacher, and really knew what he was explaining; he was able to explain all topics very thoroughly and was receptive to questions, giving comprehensive answers. While there was a decent amount of work it was super manageable, especially since he is super approachable for office hours and outside class.

As someone who has always found calculus to be very difficult, I thought Paul did a very good job of explaining tough concepts. While the class is fast-paced and demanding, his teaching really is strong. He is kind, witty and very approachable. He will always answer your questions and is patient if you are struggling. Be prepared to put in work.

I found calc 3 to be really difficult, but Paul was an amazing professor. Every lecture felt short (unlike when professors are boring and 50 minutes take forever). The class was definitely fast paced and a lot of work, but that's expected of a calc class. He explained things very well and draws a mean 3D shape.

Class was pretty straightforward and Paul did a good job teaching. However, most of the difficulty comes from the proof-heavy exams and weekly projects. The weekly homeworks and quiz were fairly manageable.

Not a hard grader, can assign a lot of homework but its doable. 2 midterms and a final. Beware he is kind of tough on curving grades; believes students don't deserve them if they haven't put an effort so he may or may not curve the grade at the end. Doesn't curve midterms but drops 2 lowest quiz grades. It's really up to the student to put effort.

I enjoyed taking this class with Dr. Tokorcheck. His lectures were pretty good (as far as math lectures go) and he is very responsive to his students' questions and explaining difficult concepts. This is a difficult class, and I think this is a good prof to take if you really want to understand the material (rather than just to get a good grade).

Paul is a great professor. His class is hard, but I think that's really just because of the content. He does a great job teaching the material, mostly because he's good at gauging when to slow down and explain a concept more thoroughly. There's a lot of homework, but you'll leave this class knowing math. Guarantee it.

This professor does a good job of conveying difficult concepts. He is very strict about moving through the material required and harder than the other Math 118 professor but if you want to learn the most then you should take him. If you just want a good grade then he is probably not for you.

He is a great professor. His class is the best for 125. He does a great job teaching the material and is always available to help.

I previously took Calculus and did well, but if this is your first time taking a Calculus class, the pace will seem very quick. Quizzes and projects are very easy, since he goes over what to know in the lecture right before. Pretty easy if you go to class.

Prof. Tokorcheck explains some confusing concepts very well and responds aptly to students' struggles. As long as you do the homework and study efficiently, a B+ or higher is definitely achievable. Note: if a midterm/final was particularly hard (D or F average) yet there are a few students who still did well, there will be only a minimal curve.

MATH 226 is a very hard class, whoever you take it from. Unlike some other professors, he goes over ALL the material that will be on the final and explains it so that if you do the homework and use office hours when you have to you can do well in the class. Weekly projects add work but help boost grade and learn material.

He is a nice person, but pretty hard teacher. His lectures may be overwhelming at first, but if you pay close attention in class, you will realize that he knows the material incredibly well. Ask questions! Group projects every week and quizzes every week. He is a tough grader and has hard tests. Prepares you very well for final exam. Thumbs up!

Paul is a great professor, who does a great job introducing concepts and applying them to relevant examples you will find in the problem sets. Pau has a low rating because he makes you work hard and truly understand the concepts. Some people are just salty about that... If you want a teacher who will actually teach calculus, Paul's your man.

While linear algebra was extremely difficult for me, this professor made me excited to come to class. Out of all of my math professors from USC, he was the best lecturer and seemed to genuinely care about each student. While the projects are definitely more work than other professors, they help you understand the material.

Multi variable calculus is a difficult course no matter which professor you have. Tokorcheck does a good job of explaining each topic well. He gives good examples in class and the homework directly relates to the exams. There are two midterms (worth 10% each) and one final (worth 30%) and they are reasonable and consistent with his lectures.

Paul was a solid professor, but the class was difficult. People have said his tests are harder than the other professors for Calc 3, but I have no way to know if this is true. His lectures are helpful, but you definitely should go to SI reviews and do outside review and practice problems (I should have done more) if you want to get a good grade.

Had him for 229 and 245. Decent lecturer, obviously knows what he's talking about. HW and quizzes are annoying but help boost your grade. Tests are hard, but if you actually study and practice a couple problems you should be fine.

I had professor Tokorcheck for 118. SUCH a hard class for anyone taking it, but he's accessible outside of class, doesn't take attendance for lecture, and has projects/homeworks/weekly quizzes that help boost your grade. He explains concepts well and provides helpful practice, but it's very much a class where you get out of it what you put in.

I dont understand all these negative posts... Prof Tokorcheck is a wonderful professor, kind, patient, and always available if you need help. Will literally respond to email within the first five minutes of it being sent. Stays after class to help out those with questions. If you put in the EFFORT, as so few students do these days, you will do well

I had Tokorcheck for 118 during the summer. He's extremely knowledgeable and tried to make the class interesting and relevant for us. The class itself is not easy, but he was extremely open to questions and took the time to help outside of class. My friends had other professors in 118 and said it was a complete nightmare.

MATH118 is not an easy course, but honestly, I don't see how it can be taught better than he does. He writes down step-by-step solutions, always answers questions with clear explanations + he is funny too. There are simple homework due every lecture day and 2 discussions every week. Discussions are very helpful at preparing you for the exams.

Lectures are super helpfulhe screenshares his iPad with step-by-step work. Super open to questions. Discussion 2x a week are semi-helpful (only need to go to 16/24 for full credit). Tests (3 total) are lowk hard. Not super accessible for extra help, but fast at email-responding. Small online assignments. Overall manageable, he's a good prof!

Paul's an amazing math professor! He's very accessible by email and wants to make sure all of his students are comfortable in an online learning environment. Super chill guy, and explains stuff really well. His exam study guides are the best. Go to all the lectures and participate in discussions and you'll get an A

Paul is a solid choice for 125. Discussion wasn't really mandatory (your lowest 12/24 were dropped so you could attend half and be fine) but it definitely helps with test prep! Tests were pretty hard and I've taken calc before. He responds fast to emails and is super open to questions. Chill prof, does his best to make sure everyone understands.

Professor Tokorcheck is a solid choice for Math 118. The class is extremely difficult which is expected of a business calculus course. I wish he had regular office hour time slots, but he's easily accessible outside of class by email. Review the midterms, lectures, and discussions before the final. Also, don't ask him about a curve until end!

He's a nice guy who cares about teaching, but the class is for sure a hard one and (from what I've heard) one of, if not the, the hardest calculus teachers for this class. He wants you to actually understand the topics, but that means that his tests go a beyond the stuff covered in class so you have to connect a few extra dots for the answer

Professor Tokorcheck is really a nice guy! He's knowledgeable, patient and respectful. The course material is not easy because it's more abstract, focuses more on concepts than computation. If you want a good grade and study hard, you can get it!

Pretty average dude. The material is lowkey boring and he doesnt really do anything to engage the class. Homeworks are due at the end of every chapter and a pdf of the textbook can be found for free online.

Solid choice for math 118, he is pretty straight forward which I belive is good for a math teacher. Discussion sections were helpful but become optional at the end, tests were open notes during covid, very clutch

Professor Tokorcheck is very friendly and cares a lot about his students. His handwriting is impeccable and he is very meticulous with writing proofs. The assignments, lectures, and exams are challenging but enjoyable--more than other math courses I've had this year.

I thought he was very good for 290. Lectures are very important; there's no recording/notes posted, so go to class. Discussions were somewhat useful. The tests are pretty hard, but they're curved, and he definitely cares about his students. But if you're only looking for an upper div pre-req, I'd go for 430, that class is pretty easy.

This class was honestly so chill. Great recorded lectures. No quizzes, just take-home "labs" with a few problems. Both midterms were fair. As far as calculus goes, this was a pretty solid experience.

Among the few good USC math profs. Humble. Always willing to take questions, even if they challenge what he's teaching. Not afraid to teach interesting / difficult proofs. Lots of people whining, but sorry - he's not unreasonable. You get out what you put in. Take the bad reviews with a grain of salt, USC doesn't have a great pool of math majors.

Very considerate!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Calc III is not an easy course, but Prof. Tokorcheck's lectures definitely break down the content as easy as possible. Lot of work in terms of homework and exams are a good amount of cramming, but as far as professors go, Tokorcheck is about as great as it gets. Lectures are entertaining and always explain content well.

Calc 3 is hard, but Paul is a great professor. Lectures are engaging and well put together. Discussion sections are small problem sets that will help you understand concepts better if you go in person. Exams are brutal, LOTS of practice with past finals and textbook helps tons. Takes all questions and really cares to help you understand concepts.

Not a difficult class, but surprised by the lack of a curve.

In short: difficult course, great professor. Lectures are engaging; you can tell he is passionate and cares about students. Willing to help when questions are asked. Weekly homework with 2 labs per week (during discussion). Go to discussion sessions--it will help you understand ideas better. Exams are tough and the grading curve could be better.

Hands down, my favorite prof at USC so far. While the tests were generally more difficult, Prof. Tokorcheck's lectures always made sense, and he always took the time to answer people's questions. He is very kind and approachable, making learning Calc III an enjoyable experience.

GOAT of Calc III.

Hard class but wasn't impossible to do well in. No weekly quizzes. Professor always had time to answer questions. Overall the curve could've been better but a B was certainly feasible.

I had never taken anything proofs-related ever, but Paul made it manageable. Definitely a challenging class for someone who hasn't had such exposure. Always handed out sheets with notes before lectures, wrote great proofs and explained well. Tests definitely are tough, so make sure to understand each part perfectly, as partial credit can be picky.

Calc III is challenging, but Professor Tokorcheck's engaging lectures and willingness to help make it a rewarding experience. Utilize Unstuckstudy, practice past exams, and attend discussions for the best chance of success.

Genuinely the best lecturer I've ever had. He moves fast but explains things incredibly well and in a very intuitive way. Homework can take a really long time but is pretty doable. Midterms/final were made up of similar questions to the homeworks. If you have the chance to take him for any math class at USC I highly recommend doing so

Calc 3 is challenging. It is clear what is expected for you throughout the course. There are 2 midterms and a final. The only curve is at the end of the semester so that the average is a B-. If you fall behind it is very difficult to catch up. Paul is a good lecturer and an understanding grader. Attention to detail is very important in this class.

He is a good lecturer, but his lectures were very content heavy, so if you miss class you'll fall behind. Use past exams to study for the midterms and finals because he uses similar questions. Hws were kind of long and were due each friday and were graded on accuracy.

Allows in-person or Zoom attendance, records all lectures. Weekly quizzes tied to learning objectives which helped me study consistently. Midterms resembled quizzes and textbook problems. Very responsive and open to discussion, but lectures felt unstructured. Notes or application of theories/how could a theory be asked in an exam would've helped.

Awesome professor for Calc II! It's a hard class in general but he helps making it not that terrible! Definitely recommend! Classes are recorded and can be watched online, doesn't take attendance. Quizzes almost every week (10 total), 2 midterms and a final. Professor Tokorcheck cares about his students and is a great prof!!

Really good professor! Attendance isn't mandatory and he records all of his lectures and posts them. He really cares about students and always encourages questions. Calc 2 is tough, but his quizzes (every week) help you stay on track and prep well for midterms. Class is curved, and midterms/final have partial credit. I'd definitely take him again!

Tokorcheck was a solid prof. Lectures aren't mandatory, and you can essentially learn everything on your own. There are weekly quizzes that aren't too hard, and you have to meet LOs, which makes it easy to score. Midterms weren't too bad. The final was really hard, but it's curved so it's not too bad.

He is good at teaching math to someone who doesn't know much. He can explain clearly why he does each step, and the lectures and office hours are very helpful. Zero homework. You earn that part by mastery-based quizzes. Very accessible and friendly.