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āProfessor Barnett is an awesome personā
MATH183 - 5.0 ratingāloved his class so much i'm taking him again for my next math classā
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Tests are incredibly difficult in relation to homework assignments(HW does not suffice). Painstakingly meticulous with not only current math course, but also includes everything you wish you never had to cover again (and not necessary) from prior courses.
I like him a lot. He was very organized and helpful. If you did the homework you did very well on his tests. The tests were covering everything, but the final was easy.
Really tough teacher....but definitely a great teacher
OH Man
Goes over some stuff in class, and then gives homework that is completely different from what you went over in class. I thought you were supposed to be taught things in college, not have to teach yourself everything.
Very hard but very helpful. Definetely not an easy class. Homework doesn't help at all with the tests. You have to go to extreme measures to pass this class with a C.
he thinks that you know everything while you know nothing
He is very smart, but not a great teacher, goes too fast. does not give enght test. each test has many , many topics. miss one question lose 15 to 20 point. he is heplful and kind. but not easy. if you know this stuff, OK, if not plan on spending a lot of time laerning on your own.
Teacher is always willing to answer questions however,the tests are difficult because they cover too much material for only having one hour to take them.
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Tough teacher
Never think of taking a class with him. Very tough he gives equations that he never showed us how to solve them, just so he can fail everyone
He was a cool teacher
Mr.Barnett will help you to solve a problem but he will always want you to give an effort on it. grading he is very hard. teaching the material, he is really good. if you review the notes and handouts you will pass with an A if you are an A student
when i took the course about 12 students out of 32 were left at the end of the semester-all but 2 students had a C at the time of the final- examples in class are very difficult and are explained badly - problems on tests are very difficult and not at all like homework or class examples - prof. not seeming to care that students were failing
good strict well organized teacher, i learned alot
I took this professor a few years back, and I must say that I really really d math after taking this course. Not only did he assume you knew everything, but he made everything difficult. Test were hard and I had no clue what to study. Highly not recommended!!!!!!
Very Good Teacher!! Very organized. If you want to learn math take him. I recommend him for all my friends.
he is very simpl and a good explanation
highly recommended
He is like a robot! He knows math well, but does not know how to teach it. A question from the class throws him off his 'routine'. He belittles also. I got an A, but I still do not recommend him...My hair fell out from stressing! Too many assignments. Points are taken off if you are late. Very anal!
This teacher is extremly difficult to keep up with and he does not teach the material well
He knows math well, but when he explains it is like he is talking to himself. he gives homework everyday and takes them the next day and he checks them and gives a grade on them. i dont recomand he is very hard.
a great teacher but is very tough and gives tooooo much homework.
Very bad teacher. Knows the material like the back of his hand but he doesnt understand that students taking calculus are taking it to learn it. He thinks everybody has taken calculus and has been teaching it for 13 years just like he has. I dont recommend this teacher. I wish somebody could've told me the same when I picked the class.
His class was very strict and structured. I recommend his class if you are going farther in math. You will know the material if you do well in his class. I was extremely prepared for Pre Calculus after taking his class. He knows the material well and is very thorough. I would take him again.
He is VERY HARD!!! I got B+ but my husband almost devorced me, because i was studing from morning to evening 7 days a week! His tests are hard and very different from homework and class assignements! I only recommend him for those who go further in math!!!
he is really hard , the test is so so hard I took the higher clas in math after him and I got A, because it wasnt hard as him.
this guy is a mf doesn't know how to teach and he goes real fast. he should leave and teach where he came from.
he really hard but nice. he also teaches to fast and many students dont learn that fast. he doesnt show step by step. so if your are not very smart in math do not take him, no offense barnett.
The Greatest math teacher on the face of earth - those who complain are cry babies who don't study and who are ignorant. I wish Mr. Barnett teaches all the math courses up to the Ph.D level. I probably stay in school until I finish my Ph.D with him, seriously. He is extremely respectful, friendly, clear, and helpful. He should get a noble prize
GREAT, GREAT, GREAT!!! All of the other students who have complained, ****ed and whined are whining for a reason! They are not willing nor able to do the work and be dedicated enough to put the effort into being a successful student. I wish people would stop pointing a finger at Mr. Barnett and look a little harder at themselves.
dont mis class or your screwed b/c everyday he covers something new.not hard but not easy... YOU NEEED TO STUDY FOR THOSE TESTS! no quizes which SUCKS!you dont really need the book unless u want to use it to sudy for test.
I highly don't recommend him. He is a very hard teacher.he is the worst teacher ever in history since math history begain.
very hard and all the exams were totaly different from homework and class assignements! to fast with his teaching and he made me hate math so much and i even forgot whats 2+2=
Goes far too fast to follow, especially while trying to keep up with notes. Nearly always refuses to go over something again, even when most of the class is lost. Tests always seemed quite different and much harder than homework, despite him saying they were the same.
He teaches so fast! He is very excited about math, but teaches like everyone already knows the material. You will retain the material. Do not expect an A! You have to live and breathe Math if you want an A. Spent 3-6 hours a night studing and got a C. The online homework is key. All the test problems come from this. DO ALL SUGGESTED PROBLEMS!
before takin the class, i chkd his rating and was scared, but honestly hes great. i respect a few math teachers, and he is one of them, dont miss class the course is long, so he goes fast, but hes great, gives a lot of quizes which are easy if u study, and will help u soo much in the end.TOTTALLY RECOMENDED, i enjoyede his class, first time ever i
don't take this class. so bad in grading. don't wish even a C grade you work hard though
very hard, but all math is! mr. barnett is great and the best math teacher i have had yet! you will work hard and do lots of homework, but its worht it in the end.
i took this class in the spring.very hard & fast.there is a test and quiz every week.you cover new stuff everyday.homework everyday and you have to do the homework or you wont understand.i wanted to pull my hair out every night doin the homework and studing.i got so mad!the class started with 40 students & ended w/like 6 students that must tell u
Okay, I tend to see a theme with Mr. Barnett's ratings. The people in the lower math courses get pissed cause they're doing bad and rate him bad. The man knows what he is doing! If he can explain MATH 283 then he can teach 110/115. He can be fast but the tests are reasonable and the homework is challenging. Ignore the other comments, just take him!
And by the way, For any math class that he teaches, I insist that you do most or all of the suggested exercises! The man has an amazing knowledge of Linear Algebra and other concepts. Don't be alarmed with the other poor ratings...They are just confused MATH 080/110/115 students that don't know a good math professor when they see one!
Excellent teacher overall. He has an extremely sound grasp on all material that is covered. Lectures are extensive and very clear. He makes the most efficient use of class time possible. Do not fall behind in his course.
Gives you great notes, great grading scale, and great at explaining. Returns everything timely and neat.
he is great teacher and when he explain something he do it good..BUT his hw is way hard. he never gives the hw from the book..he just give u paper with 3 or 4 questions and u have to answer them after 2 class meeting ... HW is every day...BTW the HW paper he gives is way diff from the book problems.HARD Teacher i wouldn't recommend him to anyone
THIS GUY IS THE WORST MATH TEACHER EVERRRRR. he dosent care for his students. i asked him for help once because i did not get the sections at all and he wouldent even help me i hate this teacher with all my heart HE IS THE WORST plus he's not nice and he's like totaly in outer space when it comes to jokes
Good teacher, explains things very well for the most part, but you have to ask questions because sometimes he assumes students already know some things, retakin this course next semester because I'm getting a C in the class right now, not because the materials hard but because his test are. Wouldnt recomend him as a first choice but overall not bad
Prof. Barnett was a great teacher. His course requires a lot of commitment. I am not the best at math and I was nervous to take this class after reading the reviews. Most of the people who get bad grades in his class just didn't study. If you commit to learning the material you will be fine. This class prepares you very well for future math classes
WORST TEACHER EVERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR
This teacher is great at explaining things. I understood everything that he taught in class. The only thing that I can say bad about him is that his tests are extremely hard which is why I ended up with a c+ in the class. He goes out of his way to find hard problems for his tests. I didn't care though because this class doesn't transfer anyway.
Mr. Barnett is a highly organized and effective teacher. He greatly cares about the success of his students. Even though the pace is fast and at times very challenging, he provides real life math experience. It is essential to complete all assignments and attend all classes. Expect clear grading guidelines and knowing your exact grade (daily).
This guy is THE most efficient prof.I have ever had.Anyone who doesn't appreciate having him for a prof.is a moron.Every time we took a test,the results were posted within hours,and he is always in his office if u need help.115 is a hard course,and he makes sure u know what u need to know to go on in math sucessfully.If u r here to learn,take him.
makes sure you have problem unsterstood well before moving on
I have never had a math teacher this dedicated before. I learned more in his class than I had for my entire high school career. I am definitely taking him again!!
He himself is a very good teacher, but i had him for only 50 minutes a day, and it was really hard to learn everything in such a short period of class time! so if you can get him for a longer time, i recommend him! dont buy a text book either, he shows it for the whole class!
this teacher is the worst ever. guys im serious don't come near him if you wanna take calculus. he is gonna make it hard. nobody got an A in the class. is that normal???? i don't think so. he doesn't help, his exams are hard and not expected and his grading is the worse ever. stay away from him if you wanna get an A.
dont ever take calc with him he is the worst teacher!
Be sure to study a lot. I am not the best at math, and I was able to get an A in his class. My secret was, hard work. Do the suggested problems he gives you, because they are generally the problems that pop-up on the tests and quizzes. He is an extremely efficient teacher, respectable, and straight to the point.
great,great,great teacher.he knows his stuff ,very well organized ,but it does seems that his math is his life.I definitly recommend him
Very nice guy and well organized. The only thing I did not like was the pace of his courseand the lack of flexibility in class. If you do not get something in class to bad he will only explain once more in the same exact manner as before leaving you still not understanding. Quizzes are ok but test are hard and LOTS of online hw. Tell you to do end
I won't say he is horrible....but I will say if you are not ready to move at a rediculously fast pace....and do MOUNDS of homework he isn't the guy for you. I think part of the problem is he is so genious in Math that he expects everyone else to be as well. His tests are TORTURE so be ready to STUDY!
He`s a Great teacher.very recommended and very helpful teacher.
Awful teacher. I read the bad review of this guy before taking the course but ignored them. Now I experienced for myself just how horrible he is. Very cut and dry, no help. Expects students to know everything and he is not lenient in the least bit. Started with a full class and only 3-4 students are still showing up.. What does this tell you?
He's such a great teacher. It is true that he is a little hard on grading, but if you do the suggested problems, you'll get an A. keep an eye on your hw average, because it makes a difference at the end. The best teacher I ever had.
He is one of the BEST math teachers that i have ever come across.he knows his stuff n can convey it to beginners.he is helpful,always reply to emails fast efficiently,really helpful..if u do not do well in his class then u have a problem!!Mr Barnett is a great teacher!! i would recommend him to everybody who is serious about their education
He is a great teacher. If a student does not pass it is his/her own fault. This man really knows math and he teaches it well. Although he's tough, you should never be surprised for test/quiz time, because he gives you suggestive problems to do. Also when you pass his class, you pass with confidence for the next level.
Mr.Barnett is a great teacher! he knows his math and can really teach it to the dumbest person..he explains the same thing in more than one way to ensure everybody gets it..very helpful n organized.do ur homework n suggested problems..n u will be fine!
Good teache:D
Heâ??s the best instructor, who educates concepts vividly and coherently,welcomes questioning,answers conveniently,examines moderately,grades supportively.He is a skill sharpener and mathematical professional. Lectures as an instructor, friend, assistant, as Scott Barnett who has attained the extreme positivity status an instructor could reach.
I love algebra. I hated him. He does not know how to teach. I felt bad for the people who are not good at algebra.
Mr. Barnett is a great teacher. He explains things in more than one way, so that you can understand it. He is always available during office hours to help you. His tests/quizzes can be a bit hard, but if you know the material and study, you should do fine. An A is attainable in his class as long as you are willing to put the time into the class.
Not a good teacher his explanations are just working out problems from the book. The last day before the final he posted the class averages for the exam and every single one was below 70%5 exams and he doesn't drop any 15 quizzes and he only drops 3 Doesn't care to help out honestly i recommend taking it with someone else more interested inthe sub.
Worst teacher on the planet. The homework and tests are extremely difficult to complete in the time provided. I am a math whiz and even I found it be complex and difficult to complete. Would not recommend him to anyone who does not already know all the material.
Great instructor in my opinion. Uses multiple examples and is willing to spend extra time on a concept when needed. Great at holding students accountable. Tests were fair and homework was sufficient. Would recommend this instructor to those that want to learn.
hes not a bad teacher, but he acts like we are rushed for time. his test are to far apart so by the time we take the test for a chapter we already learned half of another which can get confusing at times. i would not tell a friend to take him
Very loud in class, doesn't seem to slow down no matter what. Right before the test, basically barraged the class with stuff about a new chapter, felt like I was being yelled at more than taught. Interrupted during tests as well.
Very willing to help and works 1 on 1 if needed. Moves really fast, so missing a class is like missing a chapter. Drops two quizzes and counts final as one low test grade if its higher that that test. Must have a hw grade of 80% though. Reopens 5 hw assignments if missed. Very methodical & wants to make sure you understand. I would recommend!
If youre willing to learn take him. His tests and quizzes come right out of the text book.He will give "suggested problems" at the end of each section DO THEM! theyre literally your test and your quiz. He pules problmes from there and just changes the numbers a bit. But its precalc its not easy, so always be there!!!
He was a really nice guy. He's really awesome in his office and you should take advantage of his hours if you need help. He answers questions in class and will help with homework questions. Do your homework and study hard. Also do suggested problems
BAD Teacher, Class started out with 32 students now there is 11 students left in the class, Hes teaches way to fast and leave students behind. Luckly he allowed me to drop the class. I completed all homework and took all notes. With lots of time and work I got a D-, BEWARE
Bad teacher, Teaches way too fast.My math lab has me clocked in at over 112 hours of usage time and i still did poorly in the class. TRUST ME DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!! Over 50 percent of the class dropped.
made me hate math more then i already did.Teaches at a fast speed and is not very clear, steps and expects us to all know it after 1 class.His test cover too much material and are much harder then the homework, Test are also way to far apart.
Honestly he's a great teacher for students who want to learn Math. If you don't understand a topic he will explain it in more than one way to help you. He is the kind of teacher that if you just study your notes and don't do practice problems you will hate, but if you practice at least 3 times a week his class will be that A/B on your transcript
Bad teacher... Way to fast, runs through material way too fast. Would not recommend him. Did a retake in his class for a test scored lower so he took my lower score.
DO NOT TAKE HIM! Sooo many students dropped this class, He teaches way to fast and way too much at once. Trust me i got a B- in the class but i have always been a A+ math student! STAY AWAY
Do not take this professor his teaching style is very bad and talks and explains so fast that you will not understand what is he saying. So many homework that is due in one day. I do not recommend him for anyone please don't take him such a bad professor. worst professor I ever had.
very bad I thought he's going to be a good professor at the beginning but not really and so hard and no help.
I hated math because of this professor. very beddddd
i was late everyday and he never said a word about it. he just gives a lecture and the homework is online. 4 tests and he gives good reviews. great teacher.
He teaches fast but lays everything out so you can understand IF you're paying attention. He does examples from the book most class. Miss something? Ask and he'll take time to explain it to you. Lots of homework, but if you've taken notes and listened, you'll be good to go. Attendance not mandatory but miss a day and you'll have to catch up.
never goes off topic from lectures. if your late or you have to walk out, he doesn't mind. everything is clear and he will let you drop very late in the semester if you have to. best math teacher at the whole school
loved his class so much i'm taking him again for my next math class. would recommend him to all of my friends!!!!
He is the BEST!
THIS IS Professor is one of the toughest teachers i've ever seen !! first off, he's so much fast in giving his lectures!! if you don't catch up with him you will be his guest at his office the whole semester, he doesn't Grade fairly too!! I wouldn't recommend this Teacher to anyone!! save time and money!
Professor Barnett is an awesome person. I had gorgeous experience with his class because he is so helpful with students and his teaching is perfect for gaining real knowledge in math. Truly, I wish if all my professors like him!!
don't ever take this class if u wanna pass cal 2!!!
DONT TAKE HIM!!!! UNLESS YOU HAVE TAKEN THE COURSE OVERSEAS.
Amazing professor! I loved my experience with him. He is the best! make sure to take him, I took him for two classes in the same semester. Yes those two classes were very difficult but he was very helpful and respectful.
You have to watch the lecture videos, but if you email him questions he is quick to answer and is easy to understand. He doesn't give time limits for anything other than practice tests and the work load is reasonable. I personally hate math, it is my worst subject but I was able to pass his class with an A. A good choice for online learning.
The class itself is hard, but it's harder when the professor isn't as descriptive. Also if you need help or feel you won't do well in the class with in the first week or the first couple home works, I say speak up as soon as possible. Also, you can try to go to the math lab but the tutors are no help because there aren't any math 131 tutors.
Awesome Professor will help any way possible. Always at his office and encourages you to go. He loves when you have questions. I took him for differential equation it was hard but he was very helpful but you got to work for your grade
The best teacher I have ever had. He explains the material very well, loves to answer any questions even the stupid ones, with wonderful respect. There were 5 exams and the final exam, he replaced the lowest one, with the final. I loved his class and, I wish I can take him again.
15 HW assignments (NO LATES, or else ZEROS), participation points if you submit an answer to a exit ticket question before you leave a session, 4 exams, and a final exam. He would give a drop to one of the lowest exam scores if you get +75% of the overall HW and +75% of overall participation. Course itself is not easy, but he helps you with it alot
Great professor!! I would recommend taking him. I was very hesitant with taking him in the beginning but it was a risk I don't regret. He is an amazing professor and loves what he does!
Hes very nice and the work is super clear.
Don't do it. I regretted every moment of this class and everyone in it hated his lectures as well. Has to be the worst class I've taken at HFCC so far. -100000000
He explains very well. You get two homework worksheets a week
Don't take his class, promise if u take it u'll regret it for the rest of ur life.This class makes u miserable nd depressed nd no matter how hard u try nd work nd study u won't receive what u gave. Complicated, too much work, can't reach him outside of class. All good reviews r out of date, Confuses u more when u ask 4 help no feedback teach urself
Mr. Barnett was one of the calmest, nicest professors I've ever had. He has infinite patience and makes everything so easy. We did 2-3 projects, had homework due once a week & took abt 3-5 tests. He basically did the projects with us in class and the tests are what's on the study guide. The students who complained gave minimal effort.
Overall an amazing professor I highly recommend. I took discrete math with him and he was a tough grader but his lectures were the lectures I've ever had for any class. Extremely smart man and was quick to respond to emails and office hours. He is a tough grader but is clear in explanation. Be prepared to work hard for the A. I would take him again
This professor is very knowledgeable and respectful. All of his tests and quizzes are based on what he went over in class, nothing overly difficult or harder than problems done in class. Quizzes are easy if you take good notes. Tests the same. Final exam was problems from tests throughout the semester, and he lets you know that.
Professor Barnett has a specific teaching style. If you engage with it, the class works well. Use unstuck AI for study prep - it's a great complement to the textbook and lectures.
I took him in the summer of 2024. He was horrible to me. I had very bad test anxiety and this man made it so hard. I accidentally used the calculator on the no calculator portion and didn't realize so he ran to me like a psycho on a power trip and embarrassed me in front of the whole class. I cried the whole rest of the exam. GOES ON POWER TRIPS!!
It was one of the worst class that i ‘ve ever took he make sure that you get a bad grade never someone in my class everrr got 90 or over it's sooo badd DON'T TAKE ITTTT
He doesn't give any chances if you missed one class even if you were excused, he would give you a 0 on the assignment right away and he makes everything difficult even though there are simple ways to answer a lot of units and it reached to a point where I started forcing my self to go to class plus he would try to finish a whole unit in one class!
I would genuinely force myself to go there. He'll grade you down even for not adding a dollar sign. He won't reply to emails at all, I had to wait 4 days just to get a reply back. His tests are hard. Don't take this class and he missed 4 days at the end and would force a lot of stuff to be done in a single day and it got very annoying.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
86%
Textbook Required
93%
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