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Wears the same thing every day. I think he's a robot. Usually doesn't seem to know what he's doing. Just follows examples out of the book.
the guy does wear the same thing everyday. white long sleeve shirt, blue vest, and khakis. his class is manageable if you do the hw and understand the material which sometimes he wont go over in class but still expect you to know. take if you want.
Only 1 person got an A. Several POP QUIZZES which = 20% of final grade. No calculator during exams -Doesn't know how to use a TI-83. Poor explanation on diff concepts. Yes same clothes daily but who cares - Totally frustrating experience.
He does not know what he is doing. When a student has a question about a problem many times he will ask someone in the class to answer because he doesn't know how to do the problem himself.
The guy tries, but that didn't help me much. I essentially had to teach the math to myself.
I have to admit that he can be somewhat difficult to understand. However, if you talk to him during his office hours, you'll find that whatever problems you may be having will work out. If you are not a math person by nature, this may not be the class f
Reminds me of the cartoon Doug, but overall was a bad teacher, does not explain when you ask questions, tells you to come during office hours, I have work! But if you show up and pay attention it makes it a heck of a lot easier too. Tests are so so. Boring
This guy is a joke. When it comes to asking questions in class, DONT!!!! He might go as far as explaining 15% of your question, then blows the rest off for you to figure out on your own. He has no personality and makes your math experience as unfitting as possible. Take my advice, SWIM AWAY!!!!!
Worst teacher I've ever had. Unfair and unclear. Doesn't explain anything. Had to teach myself everything. He's also strict on attendance even though it's not even worth being in class.
Ok the deal with Ito is that he is sooooo smart he has trouble dumbing down the concepts to students. Hes a frigging nuclear physics researcher on the side! This guy is way up there, but he needs to relate the material to his students better and explain things more clearly. Tough class with him.
Ron Ito is an good teacher if you get can understand his teaching methods, i hav him twice and the second time i understood him alot better, you just have to open your mind and really listen to him, if you dont like math, i wouldn't take him.
He does wear the same thing everyday! You can't have more than one problem on the homework that you need help with, he acts like there is no time. Don't forget to staple your homework it is very important. He is very anal; his way or the highway!!
his class was so boring. he is a very anal person, must do things his way or you'll have trouble. easy class if you know the stuff or you read on your own.
Calculus is a nightmare with him! There are many intelligent people out there that should NOT TEACH and he is one of those! Also, I learned the hard way that he is not flexible with attendence for anything! Don't come to class during the roll or later or it will count for 1/2 of an absence!
I haven't even finished the semester w/this prof., but i can already tell he is bad. We are already on section 3.5 while all the other classes are on section 1.5 He's obviously moving WAY TOO FAST!He doesnt explain things and dances around the answer!
He's too smart to teach. He neglects the fact that we are trying to LEARN. He moves too fast and doesn't answer questions unless you go to his office hours.
This guy is a bad teacher. He could care less if you learn anything. He just goes throught he motions and if you fail - oh well. He absolutely sucks. He is bad. Stay out of his class you will fail. He is horrible and he ... get the point? I did not have a choice in being in his class - he was forced upon me - bad! Should be fired.
Thankfully I already know how to solve all of the problems in Math 60, because if I didnt, I would never understand his reasoning. I should have been placed in 110. Anyway, you must show work the way he teaches you to show it. You can only miss 3 days. Doesnt answer questions fully. HE DOES DANCE AROUND THE ANSWER!! Very anal. I would avoid.
I got stuck having Ito because the instructor I signed up for got sick a week before the fall semester, and took the semester off, and Ito took over. Ron Ito is terrible. He doesn't care about his students. He is very unhelpful. And he never changes, he wears the same white shirt and vest everyday. If you get Ito, you will pay the price.
Hmm..I've read the other reviews and I dont see a problem with this guy! He is adorable! He constantly asking if anyone needs help, he takes all the time you need at the board, he is one of the best math instructors I have had at Palomar.
dont be scared off by the other postings, this teacher is helpful and smart. I thought he was great.
He's probably one of the most thorough teachers for Mathematics and explains things very well... Especially for people who have a hard time with some concepts.
Who cares what he wears? Teaching is definately not his thing! Why is Palomar paying him to proctor a self-taught course? I hope he finds his niche and thrives.
Ito can definitely be intimidating and a bit unclear in the way he articulates, but he is thorough and fair, and will give you individual help if you take the initiative to seek it out. He definitely knows what he's talking about, and has a good sense of humor when his students aren't rude to him. Just don't be a jerk to him and its all good!
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Professor is unorganized. He has been teaching for years and does not have good notes for his course. Consistantly erases his board because of errors and ruins your own notes. Class total score is a hundred points. Miss one on your exam and that is one point off your grade. You will pass with a C if you can teach yourself calculus. Poor quali
He insults his students during the class lecture. His attendance policy is absurd and inflexible, car accident, small children he doesn't care. He won't tolorate 'disruptions' i.e. tardys which are a 1/2 absence, each student can have 4 per semester.
Ron is a nice guy. All HW is due the day of each test, tests are pretty basic, only 100 possible points in class. Four 15 point exams, 20 point final and 20 points worth of HW. Sounds hard but his test cover the basic ideas.
Though I do not know my grade it looks like I will get an A.What I find to be substandard about this Professor is his grading methods.On exams there are 15 problems with each problem worth 1% of your FINAL GRADE.Each problem you either get 0% 1/2% or 1%.If you make a simple mistake,that does not reflect your knowledge of the material, you get 1/2%.
PROFESSOR ITO IS VERY,VERY SMART.HE KNOWS HIS MATH.HE EXPECTS ONLY THE BEST FROM HIS STUDENTS AND HE GIVES BACK THE BEST.SOME STUDENTS DON'T TRY HARD ENOUGH AND SOME DON'T REALIZE THEIR POTENTIAL AND THAT'S WHY THEY DON'T HAVE ANYTHING NICE TO SAY.ITO IS AN EXCELLENT PROF AND HE CARES THAT HIS STUDENTS SHOULD THRIVE AND BE THE BEST THEY CAN BE.
Ito is the smartest and best professors I've ever had.He explains concepts thoroughly and is very concise.He articulates well and gives great examples.A truly intelligent professional who wants his students to succeed.I would recommend professor ito to other students.As long as you listen and take the class seriously one will not fail.
Professor Ito is a true master in his field. He respects his students and wants us to succeed. His teaching style is quite impressive in that he is very organized, clear and precise, and is well prepared to answer any question we might have. Intelligent math professor..looks young and not intimidating @ all. I give him an A++.
Mr. Ito is a very knowlegeable professor. He knows the material very well. He exudes confidence in his teaching style. I recommend Mr. Ito to other students...very helpful and caring.
Ok I'm a math major and this guy made me hate math. He is the worst at teaching upper level math. He'll seriouly answer that he's not sure time after time. His grading policy dooms you to fail too!! PLEASE AVOID!! oh and he has NO office hours
Nice likeable professor. Can't teach.
He is rude. You cant ask him a "what if" example because he will say "but thats not whats on the board"-very literal. VERY DIFFICULT TO UNDERSTAND. he doesnt like to FINISH examples. HE HATES DISRUPTIONS. He does go over questions at the beginning of class, which makes it easier to understant. he cant teach. Nice guy though.
I would not recommend Ron Ito for any math class. He?s impatient to the point of arrogance. He?s not compassionate; doesn?t care if you learn. He actually embarrasses students for asking questions. No syllabus- he provides test dates & homework is assigned each class. No extra credit available. Clearly math comes easy for him-teaching doesn?t.
professor ito very knowledgeable. He is an excellent asset to the educational system.
sooo easy!! don't understand why everyone dislikes him....awesome teacher really helps you out and lets you out early almost every class only 3 or 4 tests with barely 10 questions
I'm currently taking Mr. Ito's class and I have to say he is a terrible professor. I would not reccommend him to anyone. He goes way to fast. Each class you're learning new material and he doesn't seem to care if you uderstood the material given the night before. You are basically teaching yourself in this class at 100 mph.
Very unhelpful for students who don't understand material. Can seem rude or arrogant when students ask for help during class. The only "office hours" offered is if class is ended early. Suitable instructor for students who have a better understanding of material.
Professor Ron Ito is extremely intelligent. He cares about his students and he wants us to succeed. He is clear and precise. Explains the material well and is very organized. Some students have potential but don't try hard enough. Professor Ito is willing to help those who help themselves. He's a young professor who thrives for excellence.
RON ITO IS SUCH A PRICK! Ive been in college 3 yrs & never been treated like a HS student as much as he treated us. He FLIPS if u r 1 min late! He FLIPS if he sees a cell. He will make u feel stupid for questions. I hope somebody slaps him one day. SUCH A PRICK.
he's a great teacher, very helpful, and dedicated.Math is not an easy subject for me but I received an A in his class. i still hate math though.
Professor Ito is super smart. He knows his math and he articulates well. You just have to listen to and understand his teaching style. Very professional in his demeanor. He is an excellent asset to the college. I earned an A in his class. Don't understand why some students don't like him. Those are the ones that are just lazy and don't even try.
Mr.Ito is the most wisest professors I know. He is a math genius. You just have to listen carefully and one can master math problems easily. He answers questions clearly and makes sure his students understand. He wants us to succeed and makes math a fun learning experience. He is an awesome asset to the college.
This guy is a joke. He makes kids feel dumb for asking questions and is very unclear when you ask him to show you how, he frequently stops in the middle saying "you should know the rest" go to the tutoring center and you'll be fine. Tests are easy.
Not only is he strict about the DUMBEST stuff but he treats you like you're a toddler! He expects you to be on his level for everything. He'll ask you to give him your problems then say "you should know this!" The only good this is he'll make you giggle at his blue vest & that he is EXACTLY like dr kuni from knocked up. He should teach high school!
Super smart math professor. Answers questions clearly and helps those students who are willing to learn. Takes time to listen to the students and explains lectures with full clarity. Exams are well written. Students need to appreciate a fine college professor like Mr. Ito. Cool guy and down to earth. Young looking and can pass as a student.
Professor Ito is an excellent teacher. He is clear, concise and eager to help students that are serious about their academics. His teaching style is very bottom line and his tests are easy. He is fair with his grading, even though his point system does not leave much room for error. I highly recommend him.
Coolest professor I know. His class is easy. Lectures are clear. Answers questions completely. Very bright and knowledgeable. Knows his stuff. Helps students who are having difficulty. Treats us like mature adults and not kids. Again, very cool professor. As long as you listen, you will pass!
Do NOT waste your time. This guy will flip if you are literally 2 minutes late. He makes you feel stupid, half the time he doesn't teach according to the book, and he teaches methods that aren't even in the text. I am a 3.7 GPA student and have, as said below, never been treated so much like a High School student. don't take it : )
This guy is the 2nd worst teacher I've ever had. Him and I have sorta had it out several times. He will treat you like you are stupid if you ask him a question although he tells you to not be afraid and ask. Don't ever be late by a minute, he'll also embarrass you as I've seen him do to other students. He's anxious and also teachers too fast...
Awesome professor!! Looks the part. He takes his teaching very seriously. Very helpful in answering questions. Takes time to help students understand material. Has confidence in us. Homework and exams are fair. Cool prof!
Very smart math teacher. Has a very dynamic and straight forward teaching style. Answers questions and is very helpful. Excellent asset to the college.
He is strict in what he wants out of his students. But he is very helpful. He has a great style of teaching and is very into his subject. His tests are very fair. If you do the homework and study a little you will pass the class. (College class you have to work a little now to get good grades)I would defiantly take him again for higher levels of ma
Awesome professor! Smart and you can tell he loves to teach. Wants his students to excel. Homework and tests are fair. Good class! Take Prof Ito!!!
This guy knows his stuff. He's very easy to understand, and he MAKES time to answer questions that you have, which is something you should take advantage of. His tests are very fair. This professor is very strict on tardiness, so don't be late. As long as your not a slacker, this class is very good. I really enjoyed his class. He knows his math!
This Professor is the worst math professor i have ever had! He is very strict which is good but he takes it too far! I love math and always have but I would dread having to go to his class. He would get made when students would ask questions and lecture for half the class about how we waste his time!
loved Mr. Ito one of the best teachers i've ever had. He makes math easy. Attendence is mandatory but its totally worth it.. Thanks Mr.Ito
Professor Ito is a math genius. Very helpful and knowledgeable. Answers questions and cares for his students to excel. Great asset to the college. Take his class -cool prof.
A very strict prof LITERALLY! Very anal about attendance, he counts how many people are in the class before and after. He explains things very well! But dont ever ask a question he will make you feel like your dumb! He is really strict on h/w and marks you down for alot of things on the test that is how i failed his class. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS!
He is VERY VERY picky in how you do the math problems. When asked a SIMPLE question only requiring a one word answer, yes or no, he will go off on a rant about why you shouldn't do this or why you should do that. It's very annoying. He does know the math material well, though. Just ridiculously picky and strict. Attendance is a must.
Super smart professor. Knows his material well and very strict with attendance. He is knowledgeable and well-versed. Very helpful and patient in explaining math problems. Highly recommend Prof Ito. Cool guy.
He is a very helpful and smart professor. Homework is quite long, but it is due until the day of each exam. There are 4 exams, and one final. I always did bad in math, but he makes it so easy. All you need to do is study the notes taken in every class, and do your homework. To pass your exams just study the notes, they're exactly alike (:
Terrible teacher. Trust me on this one - I showed up to class literally one minuet late, he didn't even get to the attendance and he marked me late. I spent 6-8 hours on the homework and when I went to turn in I asked for a paper clip and he told me if it wasn't stapled I get zero credit. Teaching method sucks, book helps more.
He was so boring and when anyone would ask the simplest question he would ramble on and make people feel kind of stupid. But, he is very well-educated on the subject (obviously)and the assignments are very clear. There is a lot of homework and he is very strict about attendance. Very serious guy.
Don't take this professor, just awful all around! Remember students would ask simple questions and this guy totally belittles them!
Avoid this teacher at all costs. He is the least helpful teacher I've ever taken. He's rude to students, and is unnecessarily hard in his grading. He gave out C's to students that would have a 4.0 otherwise. I normally excel in math, but his class is not set up for students to succeed. Take this teacher at your own risk!
If you ask a question, he'll spend 5-10 min explaining why he wont answer it, claiming that you should already know it. No one wanted to have to be the one to ask questions, because of how smug and mocking he was. 13 people took the final. 100 points in the entire semester in a fast paced class with no help and no room for error.
DO NOT TAKE This guy is not a teacher he is a as master. Assigns homework to be turned in the night of the exam. All comments of poor quality teaching are absolutley on track he flips out, spends too much time explaning to death an item. Don't ask him a question about the homework all he will tell you is see me privately after class. Worst EVER
He is a very strict teacher! He assigns 10 sections of homework which you have to turn in before each exam(4 exams plus the final) Attendance is MANDATORY & yes he can be a butt when it comes to answering questions. But the class isn't impossible the grading is not bad just do the homework and you will be rdy for the exam. YOU HAVE TO TRY TO PASS!
He is strict. Homework is reasonable. A lot but not too much. Test and exam not very difficult, but he is very detailing. He will take you 1/2 point for your small mistake. He said there is no extra score. But he give when he grade you.
Very very very strict and detail orientated. you wont last in you cant adjust to new high standers. dont try at all if you dont have the 6 hours a week for hw. if your up for a challenge go for it. i liked him just because he didn't like stupid kids. hardest simplest 4 units. dont take if your struggling woth math. where is the spellcheck on this
He's one of the best math teachers I've had. He is strict but it's simple like be on time to class and don't use your phone. He's really good at explaining math and paying attention to detail. I was really worried when I first entered his class because of these reviews but this class helped me actually understand math.
Don't do it if you value your GPA.
Mr. Ito is a strict teacher but he's very good at what he does and very professional. He's your instructor, not your friend so dont think you can fool around in his class and pass anyway. Dont take his class without brushing up on your basics, dont be late, dont ask stupid questions and dont take him if youre not serious.
avoid this class if you struggle with math. i didn't find him very helpful when it came to homework questions. he makes math difficult.
Honestly the reviews scared me when I took this class, but he really isn't a bad at all. Yeah, he is very strict with how he wants you to do certain problems, but he is very clear. As long as you do the homework and study the tests for the final you should do fine. Seriously he isn't that bad, not a too approachable guy, but he knows his stuff.
Very bad professor.
He is a terrible professor I've ever taken. When anyone would ask the simplest question he would ramble on and make people feel kind of stupid. He treats you like a High School student. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS.
He is a terrible professor I've ever taken. When anyone would ask the simplest question he would ramble on and make people feel kind of stupid.. DONT TAKE HIS CLASS.
He is a horrible professor. Don't take his class.
I took his fast track course(lots of work)and i ended up with a B+ in the class all because of professor Ito. Ive never understood math so clearly until i took his class. His notes are very clear, and it follows the homework assignments exactly. If you skip class and homework assignments you wont pass. He is rude and makes you feel stupid tho.
Avoid at all costs
He likes things his way and if its not he will grade down. Tough grader and assigns plenty of homework. Overall he is pretty understandable and teaches well just very nit picky. Oh and don't be late, not even by a second or you will get half an absence.
Absolutely horrible. Avoid at all costs for College level Algebra. If you ask a homework question or a question about his lecture, instead of helping you he will just make you feel stupid in front of the whole class and sorry you even asked for help in the first place. Must follow his "way" on the test or its wrong. And his way is very complicated.
He is very rude to students who have questions. Every question wrong on the tests, homework, and final are a percentage 1% of your total grade. (100pts...100%) Homework is fine if you don't get behind but overall horrible class. His way of teaching is "my way or you will get it wrong..."
The Math side he is very clear, although at the end of the day it doesn't matter if you know the material inside and out he will mark the problem wrong (even if your answer is right) if you did not do it EXACTLY how he wrote it on the notes. Oh and if you miss ONE problem on a test that's 1% off overall grade. AVOID
Professor Ito is clear about what he expects. He is a tough grader and like students to perform the problems EXACTLY how he demonstrated. This is a tough teacher don't expect to pass with ease! Grade is out of 100 pts is is not scaled up on exams. 1 problem wrong 1% COST..
Highly recommend looking for an alternative professor.
Absolutely the worst professor Ive ever seen. He goes very quick, skipping and refuses to go over anything that he feels "is prior knowledge" or " Should already be known". It is his way or the highway, and unless you do everything the way he expects, you are wrong. Don't even bother asking, it will just turn into an irrevelent ramble y he is rght
Smart and humble professor. Very personable and down to earth. You can tell he loves teaching. Some people are intimidated by him but he really is a cool prof. If you listen and do all the assigned schoolwork you will pass. It's that easy. I recommend Prof Ito. Highly intelligent and friendly.
As long as you listen to the professor and completes assignments you will pass. Professor Ito is very smart. He can be very serious at work but he also is quite funny and approachable. You can tell he's loves teaching and enjoys it. He can be strict but he just expects the best from his students. Great professor with alot of patience.
He dosnt really explain he just does problems all class. Doesn't go exactly by the book but gives HW from the book. He's very hard to approach about HW and if you don't know what to do he says to go back or you should already know cus we already learned it. He's not very helpful. Not good for people who need step by step help.
He's good at explaining new material. However he's not very helpful when you ask questions. He will make you look and feel dumb in front of everyone when you only have good intentions. As for myself I don't really care about a professor's attitude but he is really discouraging. If you're the type to ask questions DON'T DO IT.
One of the best professors I've ever had. Very smart teacher but you have to put in the effort if you want a good grade. If you want to learn the material and are serious about college then take his class.
Entirely uninterested in helping students but very interested in exercising authority arbitrarily. Openly disdainful of students asking questions or requesting help.
Do the math the way he teaches it, pay attention in class, and don't ask questions on things he has already addressed. Prof. Ito is friendly and willing to give extra help privately after class.
This was an 8-week class over the summer. Great math teacher. He explains it well, and gives you partial credit when you make simple mistakes. The homework assignments, tests and final are worth 100 points. 100 points 100% in the class. No extra credit offered.
Professor Ito is a very no-nonsense, straightforward professor. He demands his students' respect. He's the best math teacher I've ever had, and he is willing to help you out - although I recommend not asking in front of the whole class. He only likes going over something once, so pay close attention, and do not ever be late.
Absolutely horrible teacher. Is rude when being asked a question and is an insanely tough grader. Avoid this professor!!!
Very clear with his explanations but a totally unsympathetic guy. There was a fire that prevented HIM from getting to class, and students went home after waiting for an hour(we emailed him w/o a response & talked to the office ladies). He still berated us for it. Good teacher but insufferable person. The class bonds over his unreasonableness.
Has a general disdain for teaching or his students. Be careful asking him questions in class, he puts on a wide eyed innocent face and says you can ask him anything but then is downright RUDE or belittling to the person asking the questions. "You should know that already" is a common answer. If you approach him privately he is way more receptive.
Professor Ron Ito isn't all THAT bad.. you can tell he enjoys his job, he loves teaching math and he's good at it. The only thing that I don't like is that you can't ask him questions! If you do, he'll usually make you feel stupid, and he never actually answers your question. He'll help you up to a certain point, and then make you do it yourself.
NEVER SKIP CLASS. The material and his teaching style wasn't difficult, just the harshness of his grading system was what made the class so much more stressful. Not the worst, but not the best. As long as you show up and do the work, you'll pass without worry.
His class is tough and he may not be the most approachable teacher. However, I did learn a lot and I like his way of teaching. He's very straight to the point. No surprises on the test. It's always based on his lectures. So, if you do the homework and study the notes, you should be able to pass the class. don't take him if you want an "easy A".
Professor Ito is cool. He is very intelligent and expects the best from his students. Yes, he is strict. But, as long as you listen in class and do homework you will pass. Some students are just plain lazy and don't listen to the professor that is why they do not pass. He answers questions and does not make you feel dumb. He is respectful.
I dropped him after the third class. He still hasn't posted a syllabus and went on a 10 minute shame rant for someone asking when the first exam is. He shames you when you ask questions like we should already know everything. Don't plan on missing any classes because he will not email note or homework. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!
Professor Ito is a cool and down to earth prof. He does not make you feel intimidated he is very humble and approachable as long as you listen in class are on time and do the assigned homework you will pass his class I recommend Professor Ito 100%. You can tell he loves to teach and he wants his students to excel he is a really cool professor.
This guy shouldnt be teaching and he shouldnt be around children. If you dont understand something he humiliates you in front of the class rather than actually explain the problem. He also walks around the room with a stick up his butt, his horrid attitude is compensation for his inferiority complex.
Everything after the first 3 chapters of class was self taught utilizing YouTube. Any individual who asked a question was surely to be condescended upon. If you made multiple errors when completing a problem he will tell you about the first error and tell you to figure the rest out on your own. The material is made harder than it needs to be. Dont!
He was not a nice professor. He has anger issues . And is not helful to anyone in general. He stares at people like a creep.
Had Ron twice for 110 & 115. Purposely chose 115 with him as prof. Great teacher and really only will have a problem if you're not tough. He's there to teach, and if you pay attention and do your work, he teaches well. Doesn't tolerate stupid questions, so make sure you listen. Don't procrastinate, do ALL hw, study, show up, & you'll be just fine.
Don't take his class! He was extremely rude when I tried to discuss my exam with him, he wouldn't sign my drop/withdrawal slip, and he was incredibly impatient with a different student in class whose first language wasn't English. I took a FW from this class and received an A grade when I took it the following semester with a different professor.
A complete waste of a human being. I've taken classes from professors that have awful reviews and have managed to power through no problem. this guy is the worst person I have ever had the misfortune of interacting with. Please save yourself and do not take any class from this man. No help at all even during the COVID outbreak.
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I took his calc 2 class after not taking a math class for 6 years and got an A. He's an excellent professor to take if you really wanna work hard and learn, his tests are heavily based on his lectures so study those like gospel. Also, he's way more reasonable than I expected him to be based on his reviews here. Just be a good student.
Bruh just go to his class, take notes, copy his examples, and call it a day. Gives partial credit for most problems. If you get a whole question wrong it's because you didn't take notes on his examples which his tests are heavily reliant on.
this guy is sped lmao. teaches so poorly. KICK THIS GUY OUT FR.
took this guy in the summer. Tons and tons of homework. Did most of the hw, skipped a few problems. Exam 1 & 2 were ok, got passing score. But Exam 3, it was hell, chose the hardest problems from the book and never went over these problem in the notes. This guy is extremely hard on exams, and I'm an overachiever. I'm hoping to pass with a C now
Do not recommend taking calc 3 in 6 weeks. There is 4 tests and a final each with 15 questions worth 15 points and 4 homework assignments. The amount of work was absurd and difficult to master in such a short amount of time. This is my first B I have gotten thus far. Gives partial credit on almost every question not correct. Very unclear grading.
Took 6 week online calc 3 class from him. 3 hour lectures were boring, but they are recorded and he gives you the lecture notes. Exams were nothing insane, as long as you have good notes and did the homework you should be fine. He also gives partial credit on most problems so there should be no issue passing the class. He does give lots of homework
He's great, I love his teaching style, though it may not be for everyone, as he can be a bit blunt. 10/10.
He shouldn't be teaching math, or if he is he should change the way he does it. He can be really rude to students too. You can't have an off day because lectures are not posted and he's very lecture-heavy with no slideshows. But, I can see how his style would fit others.
Literally just bad at his job. I sure hope you can learn through osmosis, because he spends 1/5 of the time taking attendance and then another 1/5 of the time correcting his own mistakes. If you have another option, take it.
I like his teaching style, but not him. His lectures are organized and he makes what he wants from you very clear. He does not allow any electronics in class and provides no resources if you miss a lecture. Can be extremely irritable, wasting 20 minutes lecturing the class if someone is tardy. You'll learn, but it won't be pleasant.
He is very clear about what he is looking for in exams and teaches by the textbook. While that may work for some, like me (barely), he should not be a professor. He has no office hours and is very bad at explaining problems during lecture and review days, which are no help. You need a study group, YouTube, and to READ THE TEXTBOOK to do well.
I understand how other people may view Professor Ito as rude, but I think he is more blunt than anything. His tone can sound harsh but he really is willing to answer any/all questions and clarify the content either during lecture, after class, or through email. No surprise questions on tests either, I enjoyed his class.
1/5 the time he is making mistakes on the board, 1/5 time spent fixing it, 2/5 just speaking on examples, 1/5 teaching unessesary styles to finish the work. exams are killer, and gl with hrw it is super time consuming (summer 2024)
As someone who loves learning and math and grasps material very well, do not take this professor. I took a "hybrid" math class and he used that as an excuse to not teach. We were expected to complete homework packets and learn on our own (no videos or slides provided). In class, he was extremely condescending and did not address questions.
Ron's class is a mixed bag - lectures can be dry, but he gives partial credit and the workload is manageable. I found unstuck ai super helpful for test prep alongside the textbook. Overall, not too bad if you stay on top of the material.
As someone who had usually always had an A in my math classes, leaving the class with a D was surprising to me. I admit that I did struggle a little, but this professor was such a tough grader. I would get an answer completely correct, yet he would still mark it wrong because I didn't use the exact formula or something. IMO, I don't recommend this.
100% the worst professor I've ever had. His class is designed for students to fail or C, with almost no one with an A. He's disrespectful and passive-aggressive. Grades are based on 95 points, with tests and homework heavily impacting scores. He doesn't cover all material in class but includes it on tests. If you want a good GPA, avoid his class
I echo similar sentiments towards this professor as other reviews. Someone may be like me where I had no other choice but to take this professor. If you want to succeed, you have to dedicate many hours a week to problems beyond the homework and be sure to know EXACTLY how the professor wants for a problem. Be sure to have good algebra skills too.
Math has always been my game, but Prof. Ito overcomplicates the material and often seems clueless about the lesson himself. The grading system is brutal. 15-point final in a 95-point course, little chance of recovery if you don't do well initially. No dedicated time for office hours. Avoid at all costs.
Good professor but difficult material. Took discrete Math he was knowledgeable but did mess up like a few times. Homework is basically free points just do it, 4 exams 1 final 15 questions gives partial credit, show up to class at least 5-10 minutes before doesn't like tardiness. Good professor overall not so bad as the negative reviews make it seem
Material would be easier to digest if ito's ego didn't overflow. Passive-Aggressive, not afraid to call you out in front of the class, and extremely picky/particular on answers, student explinations, and tardiness. Less than 100 possible points to earn across hw/exams, so 1 bad grade can end your semester. Avoid unless necessary.
Great professor, pretty strict; doesn't allow any electronics out in class. lectures are comprehensive and he gives great examples and explains things thoroughly. homework is graded on completion. Available before and after class for questions, and is very patient. I ask a lot of questions, and although he would be blunt, he would explain it well.
If you already struggle with math BEWARE! This professor is one of the worst math teachers I have ever had. He is condescending and treats you like youre dumb if you dont know something. He will call u out in front of everyone in class (Nevr happened to me but very unprofessional) Assigns 30-70 problems for evry unit. Aprox 2-3 units per class
Professor Ito is one of the greatest professors I ever had. He's a bit disorganized, but he knows his material, and he's very approachable for any question and concern. Homework is a lot but necessary points. 4 homework packets, 4 exams plus a comprehensive final. Don't underestimate his exams and don't be late and use any device during his lecture
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