Prof. Martin is in fact and excellent math teacher. If u wanna understand vector calculus then u must take it with him, he made my life easy, as long as u attend his class and do all homework, you will be just fine.

Great teacher. As long as you show up for class and do the homework you will pass.

Take him , he is a great teacher, he drop the lowest grade , his tests are from his notes and homeworks. I liked the way he explained calc 277 ! highly recommended !

WE LIKE SPRINGS. Tests are not too difficult. Don't confuse yourself by studying all the hard things. Test questions gets gradually harder so study the simple ones. Take good notes and review them. Professor may not follow the textbook used time to time, but its practically the same. I would recommend.

Good teacher, but the material is super hard. He goes over stuff in class on the board, and does a lot of derivations, some problems. Only get graded on tests: 3 tests (25 pts), 1 final (50pts), drops one test. 5 problems ea, final has 8. They are really hard if you don't study or do homework. If you want an easy A, this isn't the class.

He explains concepts clearly, and gives copious examples. He doesn't want his students to memorize formulas, rather he wants them to understand concepts thoroughly; his tests reflect that line of thinking. Exams are not too hard, just tedious; he even says it himself. Just do the homework, if you feel it's necessary, otherwise, no extra work needed

He can seem to move a little slow at times, but is adept at teaching and made complex matrices seem simple to me, which in turn helped me understand quantum mechanics better.

He is smart and knowledgeable man, but his teaching style can sometimes be confusing, self-teaching will should be a part of your formula. The quizzes were challenging but doable, so is the final exam. He has office hours, which can be very helpful if used in time. There are 3 quizzes (1 is dropped) and the final which counts as 2 grades.

Very smart guy, 3 exams and 1 final (1 exam gets dropped) HW is discussed but not collected, engineering oriented, no calculators on tests, final is comprehensive, recommend doing ALL HW until proficient, loves talking about sinusoid&SAI, passionate about teaching, serious students only, if you pass you will be a genius among your peers.

He is by far the best math professor I've taken at NOVA. Amazing teacher. He explains what he is doing, makes sure everyone understands him. However, when a question is being asked, he is not very clear about explaining himself further. He is very helpful when you go to his office hours and he will definitely make sure you understand him!!

He makes a really good attempt to make math relatable by using real world examples, although I don't think most people got them. The tests are much easier than the homework, so do the homework and it will be a breeze.

He is pretty intelligent and is willing to help you if you have any question. That being said, I will not recommend taking Calc III with him. All your grade comes from the exams. He will drop one, but the final is 50% of your grade. You will lose percent points for trivial errors. Make enough of them, and you end up with a bad grade.

He's the funniest dude. May not seem like it the first few weeks but he opens up and tells awesome stories. Also explains reasoning behind concepts real well, but tests you mostly on application of said concepts. He gives a review VERY similar to the test the classes before the tests to tell you what to study. Not too hard if you come to class.

Lectures: Briefly reviews book chapter, expands with real world examples, relations to other fields, and multiple proofs. Very helpful ONLY IF you read the chapter. Hilarious stories. Office: Very helpful ONLY IF if you know exactly what you need. Grades: tests(25% each, 3 total, 1 dropped); final(50%, cumulative) partial credit Would reccomend

Provides very good examples of problems that were to be faced. Shows multiple ways to go about a problem.

He's a wonderful professor. Very simple class. 3 exams , one will be dropped. Be extra careful for the review class before each exam and you're good to go!

Brilliant teacher. Knows his stuff well enough to come up with complicated proofs off the top of his head, and can relate abstract concepts to real world applications. Grade is made up of four tests and four homework assignments.

Mr. Martin is a good guy. Formerly worked for NASA and can tell good stories. Had only 7 questions on each test! And 1 you can OMIT:0. Make sure you do your homework tho.

Professor Martin has a way of teaching the material so one can understand it easily. Pay attention in class and do the 6 hours of work outside of class a week and you'll be fine.

Good Math teacher in NOVA. I enjoy working with him, he deserves more than 3.3 rate. Easy A if you pay attention in class, take note. They will be all in your exams. Take him, you will not regret.

Pretty easygoing teacher. He looks just like Bruce Jenner before Caitlyn lol his tests aren't hard they're only 5-7 questions and one you can omit w/no calculator and you can leave after you finish. Hw was on MyMathLab and you can try again as many times as you need to get 100%. Take notes, they will be on all of your exams.

Take him, his tests are like quizzes 5-7 questions one you can omit on every test and drops the lowest grade, very lenient on grading, does mess up on a couple of problems while taking notes but easily fixes his mistakes if you tell him, also hw was on mymathlab and easy to learn using it online to prepare for the tests.

A very intelligent dude, but not an easy class/A. That being said, if you NEED to have a very solid understanding of math, this is your guy. You get 20% just for doing the h/w. Emphasizes theory and application over rote memorization. Very approachable outside of class; he will do whatever he can to help you succeed. Best math prof at Annandale.

He is a decent math professor to take at NOVA. I know not all students are gifted at math and he really tries to help the people who do not understand. His office is always open for people to come and ask questions.

I really enjoyed Professor Martin. He tells great stories. Lectures are spent solving problems and explaining concepts. He writes down everything from the lecture on paper and makes them available after class for students. 3 midterms and 1 final. Lowest midterm is dropped. Each midterm is 25%, 50% for final. Homework is assigned but not graded.

Professor Martin is a good teacher. He has three tests, and final exam. Students can drop the lowest test. The two tests are 50%, the final exam is 30%, homework is 20%. He wrote down steps about how to solve problems. If you follow him during the class, take notes and do homework, you will get a good score.

Very nice professor. Tests are medium in difficulty, and he is a fair grader. They're mostly from his lectures in class, homework helps but reviewing the notes will help more. He knows what he's doing and presents the concepts well. You won't regret taking him.

You can tell when people like to teach and actually care about students. This guy is just that. Don't get me wrong, you will still have to work for a grade. Expect him to do examples in class and tell you exactly what you need to do to pass. If you learn best by doing examples, take him.

Prof. Martin explains the material in great detail and he really wants to make sure that you understand it. He walks you through step by step each concept with simple examples. I learned tremendously a lot in this class and feel absolutely prepared for calc II. I wish every math teacher would be as thorough and caring as he is.

Do all the homework that he assigns. Even homework is not graded, it will help you in the test. If you cannot solve some of HW assignment, use the website Slader to help you out. Also, pay attention and take note during class. His lectures may be broad sometimes, but they are very interesting. If you really want to learn math, take him.

To be honest, this class was a little boring, but he was really caring. He responds to emails fast and gives good advice if you really show him that you care about the class. There were 3 exams(drop lowest), homework (used Pearson) and final. As long as you do your work, you should be able to pass with a good grade.

Professor Martin has many attributes that you want in a professor. He's clear in speech, a lenient grader, and he seems like he genuinely cares about his students and wants to see them succeed. Overall, I would recommend taking his class.

I like his clear, concise manner, and his thought-provoking teaching style. He is very organized and fully prepared for each class. His tests are fair, and he grades promptly. The transition to remote studying (because of COVID-19) was very smooth. Great professor!

I like his clear lectures, punctuality, and care about his students. Tests are fair. If you follow him, you can get a good grade. I'm surprised at below ratings. Tons of homework is not true. Even though I was taking 20 credits last semetster, I didn't think his homework was a lot. He also let us know good websites and information. Take him!

VERY TEST HEAVY. test 1: 100 test 2: 100 test 3: 100 final: 100 HW: 100 I got 95+ on everything except exam 3 I got a 55 & I'm getting a B. I had zoom classes so attendance is optional per NOVA rules; could be different if classes are in person. He's hard to follow so I taught myself which I don't mind. Strict grading policies. No extra credit.

Professor Martin is the best math professor I had at NOVA. His exams are from the hw problems and problems we did in class. He truly cares about his students and if you seek help, he will help you, you just need to reach out. I highly recommend taking him. His classes aren't easy A but if you put the effort, it's not impossible to get one.

Great professor really knows the material well. As long as you go to class and take notes you do well on the test. All of his tests are based on problems done in class.

I needed a professor who does not make attendance mandatory because I like teaching myself. Attendance is not mandatory but some problems on exams are from his lectures (if you ask people to share notes tho, you'll be fine). Gave out replica practice tests for the first two exams. Overall, does not make difficult test problems.

Professor Martin is great as he gives examples of math application. I like how he used python code to demonstrate the lectures. I think attendant and being on time in class are important that helps you follow his lectures and get ready for the exams. There are 3 exams and the lowest can be dropped, and 1 final exam.

Professor Robert Martin is one of the best professors who cares about students learning . He comes prepared everyday and on time .Every student in our class loves him . Of course you have to take notes and ask questions if there exist .you want A it takes some work .It is a higher math class. Mr Martin is the most I recommend without hesitation.

He is a good professor but beware as he can make typos on his handouts to students. Explains the topics very well, but can stutter a bit. He tells funny anecdotes and lighten up the mood. Drops lowest test grade and grades fairly. Overall a solid choice especially at NOVA.

He's a really good Calc3 teacher, I'm not sure about the other maths as I havent taken him for those, but for Calc3 he was excellent. He dropped 1 exam. His lectures were very concise and easy to understand. I would recommend watching "MessMath" playlist on YouTube in conjunction to his lectures as the videos posted there are very helpful as well.

He's a really nice guy, reminds you of a friendly suburban dad lol. sometimes dropped interesting lore about himself in the middle of class. If you take this class DO THE HOMEWORK AND STUDY HARD!!! Otherwise you will end up getting a bad grade. Also if you find yourself not doing well, reach out. He's willing to help!! GREAT study guides!

Professor Martin knows calculus (I have no complaints about that). He taught us some handy tricks to learn concepts (more useful than the textbook in some cases). But please be warned, he isn't there to make friends with students. If you have questions, you HAVE to interrupt him during class or use office hours (He is there as a resource only).

Professor Martin is a great Calc 3 teacher. His lectures are concise and easy to understand. unstuck ai and the 'MessMath' YouTube playlist were super helpful for exam prep along with the practice tests he provided.

Prof Martin has so much aura in a weird way, throughout his lectures he tells us stories and it seems like hes done literally everything and teaches calc 3 for fun.the class graded with only 3 things a final 40%, 3 tests (drop lowest score) 50%, and the HW 10%. His lectures are clear and HW is good indicator of the test. doesnt communicate well tho

Generally good prof. Lets students drop 1 test out of the three given over the semester. Final is worth 40%. Tests frequently cover questions done in class or have questions from sample tests in Canvas. Explained topics in detail.

Professor Martin is an experienced lecturer. He explores topics in great detail. He doesn't take attendance, so you don't have to go to the lectures. The lecture are very helpful for the test. There are similar concepts between the lectures and the exam, so it is a good idea to go the lecture.