Great teacher! super helpful, gives extra credit, homework level isn't too bad

Really great teacher, take him. REALLY fair on grading, smart/passionate. Overall good.

he is an amazing teacher. Very clear and fair when it comes to grading. It is easy to understand everything in his class.

Great professor! Really enjoys his subject, and is very willing to help. Fair grader, and gives extra credit. Definitely worth taking!

Nice person. Easy understand. Tests are not hard if you listen the classes.

LOVE THIS TEACHER. explains difficult concepts in a simple way. challenging quizzes and exams but isn't that the point, to challenge the students? he gives many opportunities for extra credit. will explain as many times you need until you understand the topic. don't take if you don't want to study.

Nice professor! Very helpful and exams are easy as long as you do the online homework.

He does a good job at explaining material clearly. Always available during office hours for help. Trig is a class that you have to study for, and is not a class for slackers. Mr. C is challenging to some degree but is good guy and extremely helpful. Looking forward to Calc with him next quarter!

BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!! He explains very clear and makes all cal things easier than I thought. As long as you do the online hw, you will be fine!

simply perfect

The only people that have a problem with him are those who want to pass without really studying the material. tests are difficult but challenging, if you understand the concept, it wouldn't be a big deal.

Calculus is a challenging class for most people. I think that Chavez did a good job overall. I received the most help one on one during his office hours. He was always very polite and helpful.

Good instructor. I learned a lot about trig. It was a challenging subject for me so I did all the on line and book homework. You need to work hard if you want a good grade. He is not a rubber stamp. I appreciated his clear lectures and willingness to help students after class.

calculus is not an easy subject Ricardo is an excellent instructor who's still finding his teaching groove Expect to do intense studying on your own he expects more than the book will teach you. So pay attention to lectures they frequently have information not in the book. If i could i would take his 152 class, best for highly motivated individuals

Chavez is probably one of the best math teachers I've ever had. He is always ready when he comes to class and has the lessons formatted in a way that made it very to comprehend the material while taking notes. He can be cranky at times, and could probably use a bit more sleep but can be fun and is available for help.

Mr. Chavez is an amazing teacher! I'm literally so upset that I can't take him for calc 2 since his classes are full! He creates his lectures in a student's perspective so that it will be clear for the student to come back to his or her notes and look at notes that make sense! He's a great teacher! Very helpful!

So far the best lecturer in Bellevue College! Calc 2 can be challenging for beginners, but Ricardo has done a very great to in explaining everything we need to know. Tests and exams are very reasonable if you studied well. You will learn A LOT if you participate in the class. If you wanna learn real math, be sure to take him!!!

Tests are tough. SELF STUDY IS ESSENTIAL. He is also rude and unwilling to help students who are late or does not attend class. I did all the homework and almost every questions on the textbook and was still taken aback by what is on his tests. I feel like he takes pride in making students' life miserable. He will ruin your GPA !

He knows the materials inside out. Very simple & straightforward. Not the type that comes up with fun problems to keep you awake during lecture. Won't put up with slackers. Can be rude and cranky at times but I don't give an eff. He doesn't either. Bottom line - Want an easy A? Avoid him at all costs. Want a real challenge? Count on this guy.

Very simple and clearcut grading. Explains the concepts very well in class. Homework is optional, and if you do it, you're more than set for the tests.

Be sure to attend and ask questions. Chavez is very friendly and nice when given the chance. His grading is fair and reasonable. Study for his second midterm heavily.

Professor Chavez has a great way of making difficult concepts seem very simple. He's always open to feedback and is overall a very good teacher and I enjoyed the quarter

Quality Calculus Three Professor. Go to class, review calculus 1&2, and you'll do excellent!

Expect to work for your grade! But he's humorous (sarcastic, which I enjoy) and very helpful. He simplifies difficult concepts. His tests are challenging but do the homework, participate in class, and ask questions, you'd be able to figure it out. and even if you don't get an A, he's an amazing inspirational instructor. Love Math because of him.

I normally dislike most of my math professors, however he has changed my outlook on math. He makes it fun and truly cares for his students. He shows true compassion and patience when helping his students with math! will definitely take him for all of my math classes and recommend him to anyone who has problems with math.

So I came into his math class passing my high school Algebra 2 class with a D+, and I and I thought I'd never understand algebra or math ever. This man changed that. He clears up issues and answers any math related questions. Be respectful and do the homework, and this class will be an easy A. He HATES CELLPHONES. Highly recommend taking him.

Mr. Chavez is a great teacher. While he goes through material quickly and it takes some work to keep up with his lectures, he is always willing to go back and clarify. The saddest time of the quarter was when we had a substitute teacher for a few days.

I thought it was easy to get an A in his class if you show up and attempt to learn the concepts. If you are a visual learner you will like him. He is quirky but a decent professor. Would take him again.

I had Mr. Chavez for math 098 and he was so enjoyable! Math lectures are boring no matter what, but he really made them interesting. Its a very fast paced class and he gets picky on attendance, so skipping isn't really an option. There's homework almost every night, but he is a very generous grader so you can earn 100 for just trying.

By far, the best math teacher I have ever had! I took him for math 098 and he was amazing! There are weekly that you take the first 20 minutes, then after you do corrections with your classmates to get some credit back. DO THE HOMEWORK. He drops the 3 lowest homework scores which is why he does not except late work.

Really love his job. Great at explaining everything in more than one way. Make sure you do the homework and keep up with the online and it will be hard not to pass. His exams are solo and then peer corrected for partial credit. He wants you to pass. A great professor!

Ricardo is the greatest teacher I like in BC. His lecture is easy-understanding if you prepare for the class before. Homework is needed to be well done, if you cannot figure out the details of the homework, then you probably will miss some points in quiz or exam. And extra credits are a lot, you can save your score by those credits.

Professor Chavez rocks! Even though math 98 in summer quarter is fast paced, he made sure that we had the material down pat. I loved his teaching style, which was dynamic with lots of visual aids. Although I hate math, I was able to retain the material and get an A+. He was also very accommodating of my disability (DRC students take note) Amazing!!

Its really on you to show up and pay attention as well as do the work. He doesn't care if you late or don't show up. Homework is graded on completion which is a plus, he gives good feedback on your homework as to what you did wrong but if you tried you'll get 100% overall he's a sarcastic chill teacher. Teaching style is straight up and blunt

So glad I had Professor Chavez as my first calc teacher. Everything he said made perfect sense. He uses a combination of graphs and equations to explain concepts on the board and is happy to clarify things if you get confused at any point during the lecture. Doesn't grade on attendance but you won't pass if you miss the bomb lectures.

His teaching style may not be the best but if you do some outside work before or after class, then you would do Okay. His grading policies are nice. He is understanding and helps you with the web assign problems too. In the last month he extended the web assign dates to the end of the quarter which gave a lot of time to work on the problems.

Good lectures, very clear, shows all work in explanations. Optional online hw with 15 tries so you can get a guaranteed 20% of your grade as an A too. Almost too lax on hw to learn it but that just leaves it up to students to find problems to do and make sure they've got it.

Professor ricardo is wonderful and really like teaching math take him and make sure to put in the effort. Also, he can sometimes be rude if you ask to many questions so just ask after class!

Best math professor at BC! Explains things in an easy to understand and intuitive way, rather than in confusing math jargon. Goes through lots of examples and gives great feedback to help you improve on homework. He can be a little blunt, but only if you are not putting in effort.

Worth it

His way of teaching math is just the best. He explains things clearly with examples. and what he is teaching is what is going to be in a quiz or test. i would recommend him if you want a teacher who can explain things clearly where you can understand and not rush.

Quirky--think stereotypical engineer. Seemed uncomfortable/intimidated by us, especially in the beginning. Can be a little rude at times, but give him respect and he'll make your classroom experience enjoyable. He's full of interesting facts that even I find interesting, and I don't even like math. Very methodical teacher.

This was the first time he taught MATH107 and he was literally throwing A's at us, every exam or quiz was either open book or take home quiz. If you're consistently late to class he won't like you, and the same if you don't show up. Probably the easiest class I'll ever take in college

By far the easiest math teacher yet. he knows his stuff. easy A. one down side is he does get frustrated when you ask math questions below the level you are at or if you consistently interrupt his lecture to ask math questions you should ll ready know how to do. but offers plenty of office hours for questions before and after class.

Professor Chavez is great at explaining the material and provides ample practice in class. He assigns minimal homework and grades on completion. He is very helpful in class and responds to emails quickly. Make sure you study with the text book because the homework is not enough practice to master the skills for class. He also doesn't curve tests.

Ricardo is a great guy. His lectures are very straight forward and easy to understand. If you pay attention and take notes and do practice problems you will get at least a B. His tests are very very difficult. If you study for the test you are still going to fail.

He really nice, he always available in his office hours to helps you. His lectures in class are easy for you to understand but his tests not. However, he will gives you a lot of online homework, which can help you practice problems that may include in the tests. So, you just need to do those homework and you will be fine.

I hate math, but I took him during summer quarter, and I thoroughly enjoyed my experience. Many say that he's rude, but I think he's just disrespected. Going out of my way to show him respect, though it didn't impact my grade as far as I can tell, went far in making my experience much more enjoyable than other people's. I hope to take him again!

Ricardo was one of my favorite teachers, people give him a very bad rap. He was raised in a different generation, so what most people find disrespectful about him, he probably finds normal. You can tell he's nervous sometimes, so just try to make him feel comfortable, and he will reciprocate! I took him for MATH099 and got over 100% in the class.

Ricardo is a great teacher! Go to class and listen to his lectures otherwise you might not understand the content. His tests are hard but he always curves them and if you study you will be okay. He grades homework pretty hard but gives an extra 5% if you work on it with a partner. It's a pretty hard class but Ricardo makes it fun.

What an amazing teacher! Ricardo did an excellent job of explaining the material in a way that was understandable and relatable to the real world. Attendance is not required, but he is a lot harder on you if you are not engaged during the class. Show up, do the homework, be engaged and you will do very well. Very caring and willing to help out.

His lectures are easy to follow. He really loves math and it shows more if you, as a student, show interest and curiosity. He makes use of MathLab for quizzes which you can take 3 times, and the highest score will be retained. His exams are fair in difficulty. You get 100 for doing enough items in homework, and he leaves useful notes on your paper.

Something new was learned everyday- If i missed one or two classes i had no idea what was going on Teacher was nice, sometimes was rude

Professor Chavez is a bit all over the place sometimes, but I think its because he's so busy he never sleeps, let alone has time to be organized. Math 099 was an easy class, and he taught it very well. He was very clear about expectations and made the class not too difficult to pass. 3 tests + final and all quizzes are online. Hw only takes 10 mins

Mr. Chavez is a very unique and blunt teacher although in my opinion his in class time was well spent and I had a good time taking this class. I was always entertained and felt prepared for all test. Overall with Mr. Chaves just show up, do your work, pay attention and you should do great.

Chavez is a good teacher. His 99 class sounds way better than the calc classes. Several HW assignments a week graded on completion and not too hard, quizzes on MyMathLab with three attempts. Two in-class tests pretty hard plus college final. Lectures are easy to take notes on but easy to fall behind if you miss a day. I feel like I learned a lot.

Mr. Chavezs Math 98 class was only graded on how many topics you complete throughout the quarter. He gave no mandatory homework and your grade in the class was based off of tests. If you missed a question in the tests he would just roll it over to your next test and he gives you many chances to improve your grade. He also has captivating lectures

He adapted speeds to fit the class which while slow, helped me prepare for the weekly test on Friday so that I would not have to study outside of class. He also gave opportunities each week to redo specific questions missed as well as make up tests in general. He provided many examples when lecturing that appear on test. His class is an EASY A.

Mr Chavez is a fantastic teacher, and I would highly recommend taking him if you have the opportunity. However, he only teaches in person, and if you take his class online it's actually taught by a 'replacement instructor', so be careful. Classes were every day, and a test was every week, but you were allowed a 'cheat sheet' and able to retake it.

Chavez is a fantastic teacher. There are lectures every day that you absolutely have to attend otherwise you'll miss something and fall behind, but he always makes time after class if you have questions or need to catch up. He recently changed his teaching style, and if you're trying to decide which prof to take, pick him, you won't regret it.

He's a good teacher. I like him a lot more than the other professors here, and I'm going to take all of my math classes with him. The tests have weekly retakes and he helps you out if you're struggling with a topic.

He's a great prof. I would def take his class again.

He gives a exam every Friday, but if you get something wrong it will be on your next exam so you can try again. (if you keep getting it wrong its okay, it will keep being on your next test until you get it right)

All topics are relatively easy to understand, he slows down when the class is struggling. He has lots of office hours and has extra credit topics at the end. He allows a notecard for tests and homework is optional. He provides lots of examples similar to his test questions. His expectations are very clear, don't miss class, lectures aren't recorded

Lots of office hours. Slows down when the class is struggling. Great grading system. When you don't get a topic correct, you're gonna be tested on it the next week. Topics add up and you have a lot of attempts to get a question right. Optional final. Doing homework doesn't affect your grade

He does MBT (Mastery-Based Testing) every week with no required HW. Homework is assigned for studying, but its not for a grade. Questions are marked as different assignments in Canvas and have a grade of 0 out of 1, unless you get it right. Questions with 0 out 1 show up on future tests for retaking purposes. Started course with F, finished with A.

Prof. Chavez was available for study hall 4 hours total during the week. He doesn't grade hw but provides lots of resources and practice problems. He gave us a quiz via canvas once a week, and we had about 4 days to complete and two attempts. Exams have built in extra credit. If you fail this class your honestly just not making an effort.

changed grading syst from MBT, but still very fair, he wants everyone to succeed, grades fast and not super harsh, don't miss class, go to OH and ask questions, curves exams + offers a lot of EC, do the optional hw and worksheets he provides, almost weekly quizzes 5pts-2 attempts and 3 midterms w/ optional final that can only inc grade

Mr. Chavez is a great professor. Optional homework and final. His new grading system is amazing and his lectures are informing, but if you don't attend class, you can learn from the online textbook. I would take him for all of my math classes!

Very effective at teaching his subject, and has very reasonable expectations which he communicates clearly. His grading style is generous, allows for some second chances to get your grade higher, and has multiple extra credit opportunities. If you put in a little bit of effort you should easily get an A, and be well prepared for future classes.

Proffesor Chavez doesn't suffer fools lightly. If you're an overly sensitive person who can't handle a critical opinion from time to time, or don't want to work then don't take his class, otherwise, he is awesome. If you're easygoing, capable, & willing to put in any effort then you should be fine. He makes learning math easy.

If I could I would take Chavez over and over, math was never my favorite but he made sure I loved it! he's sweet, caring and really lends a hand. He made sure the class understood before moving on to the next thing! TAKE HIS CLASSES!

took him for 141,142 and 151, overall nice person, wants you to succeed- optional final can only inc grade and has a lot of OH, some EC. lectures everyday, practice a lot, ask q's. his tests can be hard and only 50min but it's not impossible to do good- 93 points for A (not %). make sure u know pre req things quizzes:~35pts 3 tests: 70pts, ~9pts EC

Professor Chavez gets a bad rep for being passive aggressive, but I personally found that he just wants his students to do well. Ask questions about the exam review so that you know what to expect on the exam. Homework is not mandatory though I did most of it anyways to help with my grade. Don't be afraid to ask questions he is a great teacher imo.

Professor Ricardo is a great guy. However, his class is Really challenging. There is no homeworks. His quizzes are hard. Always go to his study hall if you need help on his quizzes sometimes he even gives you answers. The tests are prolly the worst thing bout his class. (They are hard.) But try to do your best and avoid doing the optional final.

So easygoing and amazing. Also such a kind person. An awesome professor would love to take his class again. Attendance is not mandatory, homework isn't mandatory, and quizzes weren't mandatory. They were all considered extra credit and it was simultaneously the easiest-to-understand class and also the easiest class to get an A in.

Final is optional and you only take it if you didn't do well on your other midterms. Exams are relatively easy and reflect his lectures. GO TO LECTURES AND TAKE NOTES EVEN THOUGH THEY ARE OPTIONAL. My favorite math prof took him for both preclac/calc and he is a great prof. He does come off passive aggressive at times but honestly just ignore it.

literally so awesome, his lectures are amazing and his exams reflect them. Took him for 2 quarters and enjoyed every part. He actually enjoys math and you can tell. His grading style is impeccable and he even rounded my grade up a few percent just so I could get an A. Plan to take him again soon!

The best.

If you would like to work hard, and understand concepts in detail, you are with the right teacher. He's really helped me to get my level away higher. However, he's a hard grader instructor and all grading will counted for only exams and assignments, there's no grade taken for homework or even attending classes.

He really helped get me on the right track in math. Made me enjoy math again. Your only grades are your quizzes and tests, no homework. Not many resources other than textbook (Pearson, iykyk), but wonderful lectures. Take notes, you'll refer to them a lot. Very pleasant and passionate! Great at explaining, and no such thing as dumb questions.

He's super caring and wants to help.GO to office hrs for ANYTHING you're confused on because he will help you, even for quizzes.Lectures go a bit fast but there's lot of material to cover, so take good notes.I found optional pearson ?'s helpful for practice. Know how do exam study guide & ASK ?'s. This is my 2nd class w/him and I plan to take more!

Chavez is awesome & wants his students to succeed.He gives more ?'s on exams than u can do so u can focus on what u know!Final exam is optional but an absolute life-saver if you didn't do well on one of them.I had to sacrifice studying for the second exam and failed it to focus on a bio exam on the same day but got an A because of the final exam.

As someone who is not the most math-passionate, this class made me enjoy math. He has great lectures, and you can always ask questions, no matter how 'dumb' you may think they are. You won't have to know your peers (as there's not much collaboration), but making a friend(s) is nice, as they can help you with notes and concepts. 2nd class with him!!

He's a bit condescending sometimes but he's pretty real. Final exam system works great though.

Professor Chavez does everything he can to give you a good grade. His lectures are great and the final is just retaking any exam you didn't do well on. However, the exams are long and pretty hard- you are not expected to finish. Instead, there is a set 25 questions which dictate 100% and 15 extras on top of that where you can earn extra credit.

I can't overstate the benefits that Mr. Chavez offers his students. For the 142 class, the total points available are 105. 30 points come from quizzes and the rest from exams. If you're looking for a professor who is always ready to help with any issues and is passionate about teaching, Mr. Chavez could be a great fit for you.

He was good, lectured well and made sense. Was only graded on quizzes and exams so one wrong answer and your grade drops a lot.

4-6 quizzes a quarter on average. 3 exams a quarter with 3 extra points of credit, only need to get 65-70% of questions right on any given exam to receive a 100. Optional final, only take if you want to improve your prior exam grades. Not harsh at all, just put in the effort and he'll respect you.

I really liked his grading policies. Gave lots of extra credit and chances to make up points. The exams are very hard and you will need to study a lot on your own but if you have questions he takes time to explain them. He could be a little passive aggressive at times but overall a great professor.

I very much enjoyed him as a teacher! I understood him very clearly. Extremely easy if you go to class. I made the mistake of not going for a while and ended up not doing well on my second exam, so go to class!!!!

Attendance isn't mandatory but the lectures he gives are very helpful and are fairly easy to understand if you take notes. Tests aren't graded very harshly and partial credit is almost always given for wrong answers. Practice tests are hit or miss but generally are very helpful. Final allows you to basically retake ALL 3 previous exams.

In terms of grading policies- no better choice for math at BC. In terms of professors, his teaching style can be confusing and hard to follow. But u don't need to finish every question on tests for a 100, no HW, 2 attempts on untimed online quizzes, no-harm optional final. Sometimes mean lol. Show up everyday + try ur best, you'll earn his respect.

Really great prof, first class ever in BC and was really glad it was him. Clear and well-paced lectures, and the class environment was pretty good. Final can replace all test grades which was great, and can also do final for only 1st 2nd or 3rd test you already took so all grades can be brought up in the end.

His class isn't the easiest if you aren't the greatest at math, but as long as you work hard complete the optional online assignments, you should have a good time with his class. A quick tip for studying is to study for the review and the online homework but also his quizzes as well because he sometimes puts that stuff on his tests.

Great professor! Let's us use AI in quizzes, easy tests if you are good at math like me, and teaches very great! Bonus points for American First!!! Iykyk