4.8

Scott Silberman

Psychology - Chandler-Gilbert Community College

4.8
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
98%
Would Retake
144
Reviews
4.8
Quality
2.1
Difficulty
4.8
Helpful
4.9
Clarity

98%

Would Retake

144

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Great professor and gives helpful lessons in class

PSY90AB - 5.0 rating

I praise Jesus for him

PSY101 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

86%

Textbook Required

64%

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95% confidence
Based on 49 grades
Most common grades:
A (22)
A+ (15)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(37)B(3)C(3)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(6)
Based on 50 reported grades
A: 22
A+: 15
A-: 3
B: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (22)
Gives good feedback (18)
Respected (12)
Clear grading criteria (11)
Amazing lectures (10)
Accessible outside class (9)
Inspirational (6)
Caring (5)
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Ratings by Course

PSYCHOLOGY

5.0

(1)

PSY266

5.0

(13)

A

5.0

(1)

PSYCH266

5.0

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PSYSECT

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

PSYCHOLOGY101

5.0

ABNORMALPSY

3.0

101

2.5

PSY230

2.5

PSY260

2.3

Reviews (144)
5.0
2.0
PSY230
Apr 22, 2004

Wonderful teacher. Very animated voice. He keeps everything interesting and fun.Would take more classes from him!

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Jul 8, 2004

Very cool. Very nice. Very smart and Very cute!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Jun 19, 2005

He's a great teacher. His voice takes some getting used to (because he sounds like the Moviefone guy). He doesn't test on anything that he hasn't gone over in class. He makes sure you understand everything and always asks to make sure everyone knows what is going on. If you come to class and pay attention - easy A.

5.0
1.0
101
Aug 24, 2005

so far learned alot in to days well see what happends but also kept me intrested

1.0
5.0
PSYCHOLOGY101
Aug 30, 2005

Too monotone, couldn't grasp what was being said. I dropped and retook with Mrs. Ramos...awesome teacher

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PSYCHOLOGY
Sep 3, 2005

I think he is the best Psych teacher you can have at CGCC

5.0
1.0
PSY290
Sep 15, 2005

Excellent Teacher. Have had him for 3 semesters now, and is the last class I can take with him, and defiently bummed about it! Very Interesting and knows his material. He is a excellent Psychology Statistics teacher, dont take anyone else but him for this class. Just Wonderful all around! TAKE HIM!!!!! :)

5.0
3.0
PSY230
Sep 15, 2005

Made a very hard subject quite fun. Nice professor and very helpful too. I have had him for three classes and I don't understand how anyone wouldn't feel the same way.

5.0
2.0
PSY266
Sep 19, 2005

Excellent class and great instructor. He has a great voice and explains things well. Go to his office hours and he just might feed you too!

5.0
1.0
PSY230
Oct 12, 2005

I hate this class. The material is stuff we learned in middle school! The professor only makes it worse with his monotone voice and he constantly seems to be yelling. It actually hurts my ears. The class is easy, but boring for people with more than 2 brain cells.

5.0
2.0
A
Oct 17, 2005

Scott was one of THE BEST professors I have ever had. He was awesome!

5.0
2.0
PSY290
Nov 15, 2005

had scott for 3 classes...best teacher ever! so nice, funny, and and insightful. if you have a question just talk to him...or email...he gets back to you so quick as well. makes sometimes boring hard subjects interesting...and easy to understand

5.0
1.0
PSYCH266
Feb 2, 2006

Had him for Abnormal Psych... he has the voice of the moviefone guy :) He's a great teacher

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Jun 25, 2006

Awesome teacher. This was the only class I didn't fall asleep in. Silberman is helpful, fun, and he responds to emails quickly. Genuinely wants everyone to get an A.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Oct 23, 2006

Amazingly good teacher. Keeps your attention the entire class period. His tests are pretty easy. If you have the chance... have him as a teacher.... you wont be let down!!! :)

5.0
3.0
PSY230
Dec 20, 2006

Great professor. Cares about his students and explains things well. Very interesting storyteller too!

5.0
2.0
PSY266
Mar 24, 2007

Great teacher for Abnormal, knows the subject well. Enjoyed the class and his method of teaching.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jun 23, 2007

Great class. He is interestinga and funny. I think that you will like his teaching style. Very helpful too.

5.0
4.0
PSY101
Jul 9, 2007

He really is a great teacher. Very informative and had loads of stories. The test covers both lecture and book. Great course, he has a dry sense of humor I thought

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Aug 6, 2007

I took him in the summer and loved every minute! He's funny, has great stories and sounds like Mr. Moviephone from Harkins. He's a great teacher and the tests are pretty easy.

5.0
1.0
PSYSECT
Sep 25, 2007

excellent teacher

5.0
5.0
PSY101
Oct 19, 2007

Great professor. He made me really interested in this stuff. You should take him if you can. You won't be sorry.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 5, 2007

HE IS A GOOD TEACHER. WOULD RECOMMEND HIM.

5.0
3.0
PSY260
Feb 27, 2008

Very funny guy! Makes class intersting!! (and he actually makes sense of things!)

5.0
4.0
PSY101
Mar 30, 2008

Great Professor. Easy to understand, funny, and very helpful.

5.0
1.0
PSY260
Mar 31, 2008

Scott is an amazing professor. Very clear and precise. With most of the classes he teaches he encourages students to use their notes/book during tests. With his statistics class, you dont even have to buy a book. Only thing you need is a $5 packet from the bookstore. I would encourage everyone to take at least one of his classes!

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Apr 8, 2008

He was an amazing teacher!! I loved his method of teaching! Just study and you'll do great! Plus he's hot!!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
May 26, 2008

Best instructor at Chandler-Gilbert college. If you need psy 101, take it from this instructor you won't regret it.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jun 21, 2008

He is a very good professor; interesting, funny, and a good story teller. He can be tough however, if you don't study or follow the rules in the syllabus. Overall, clearly one of the best at the college.

5.0
4.0
PSY230
Jul 2, 2008

He's very helpful and very interesting. You don't have to buy a huge book just a $5 packet. All of the tests are open book/notes, but when you attend class he helps make sense of everything.

5.0
3.0
PSY290
Aug 19, 2008

He is funny and interesting. The Cheap reading packet isn't in all of his classes. I should know because I took everything that he teaches. He can be tough but he is nice too and very concerned about your learning.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Oct 17, 2008

He makes the material interesting and verrry easy. Awesome teacher. I took Intro to Statistics from him as well.

5.0
1.0
PSY266
Oct 30, 2008

This is the third class I've taken from him and he's a really nice teacher. As long as you come to class and take notes, you'll get an A. There is almost no out of class work needed which was really nice.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Nov 11, 2008

Great instructor! Taking him for Psy101 and Abnormal Psy. next semester. Study, make it to class and stay awake and you'll do fine. Fair and fun.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Dec 2, 2008

He is a wonderful professor!

5.0
1.0
PSY266
Jan 16, 2009

Great teacher. Made class interesting, yet not too hard. Just write really good notes and study them straight down.

5.0
1.0
PSY266
Mar 3, 2009

He is the best professor I have ever had in psychology. If I had to take any more psych classes, I would take them with him!

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Mar 30, 2009

Best teacher ever. Very fair, kind, encouraging. Has a cool voice and makes coming to college fun, at least for his class! You'll never want to miss a day.

5.0
1.0
PSY266
May 8, 2009

great teacher! took him for abnormal psychology and he made class very interesting and easy to follow along. very fair and understanding.

3.0
3.0
PSY230
May 12, 2009

He is a good teacher, but two things really bothered me. He always showed up late for class and his tests are extrememly difficult and unnecessarily long. I did great in his class, but poorly on the tests. He likes to ask trick questions which was very frustrating.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Sep 26, 2009

This professor is awesome. He always shows up to class late and tries to laugh it off and make some excuse. Hes very straigh forward in his notes and tells you exactly what to study! He's funny and clear on what you need to know!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Oct 13, 2009

I have now taken three of Scott's classes (101, 230, 266) and he's an absolutely excellent teacher. Clear, opinionated, we're always out of class early, and his tests are a cinch as long as you listened. Uses the book but is completely unnecessary to buy one--he covers everything in notes. Just beware: he tells the same jokes every semester.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Nov 9, 2009

Great teacher

5.0
4.0
PSY290
Dec 19, 2009

What can I say. Unbelievably great! Any class he teaches a student should rearrange his or her schedule to be in his classes. There just is not enough room for all the positive adjectives!!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
May 7, 2010

I loved this class! Dr. Silberman was down to Earth and extremely helpful. He never tried to trick you, what he went over in class was on the test, so take notes. He made the topic interesting and fun. I'd recommend him to anybody!

5.0
1.0
PSY266
May 14, 2010

Ive taken 3 classes with this professor and he is amazing! He is really down to earth and is easy to follow. He allows 6 absences until he drops you and his tests are super easy. He tells funny stories and is easy to get along with. No homework, so do well on the tests. Easy A to get in any class!

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jul 8, 2010

Scott Silberman is the epitome of what every teacher ought to be. He is very clear and very helpful. I enjoyed his class tremendously and recommend him as a professor to everyone. It's impossible to dislike this guy. If only he taught chemistry, math, and bio -then I'd be set for life.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Jul 17, 2010

Silberman is really down-to-earth. He basically writes down all of the notes on the board for you. All what you have to do is copy them down in the exact format he has. His tests are super EASY!! The questions are all based on the notes and what he talked during class. Furthermore, you'll know when a question will be in the test since he repeats th

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Jul 18, 2010

He is one of the best professors @ Chandler Gilbert. He is very caring about how you succeed and is willing to take his own time to help you. I highly recommend him to everyone.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jul 20, 2010

If you put out the effort, so will he. I enjoyed this class and didn't expect that. He is funny and knows psychology ver well. As a single mom about his age, I wouldn't mind meeting a guy like him! His class wasn't that easy but he is willing to help you learn. Take advantage of his willingness to help.

5.0
3.0
PSY260
Jan 15, 2011

I've taken 3 classes with Scott, I actually have rearranged my school and work schedules to be in his class, that's just how amazing he is! Write good notes and you'll be fine!

5.0
1.0
PSYCH101
May 20, 2011

take good notes and your set. very good class to take, loved him

5.0
1.0
PSY230
Jun 3, 2011

Awesome! He does sound like the Moviefone guy, but it keeps you awake.

5.0
1.0
PSY230
Jun 24, 2011

Awesome teacher! Makes a very difficult concept crystal clear. Best of all, he summarized a $200 book down to a packet of only what you need to know. Break everything down step by step. Keep good note and you will get an A. Wish I had other classes to take from him.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jul 1, 2011

Great teaching. Usd a lot of examples in the daily life to help you understand those hard terms. Sometimes the pace is a little too fast. Take all the notes and his words as much as you can in this funny and interesting class.

5.0
3.0
PSY230
Jul 3, 2011

I never thought that statistics could be funny or interesting but he makes it that way. Great class. I love this man!

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Jul 26, 2011

This class was actually quite interesting and informative. I like him alot and would recommend him to anyone.

4.0
3.0
PSY101
Aug 3, 2011

I took this class in the summer and am glad i did. Its the kind of class that you'd get burned out with if you took it in a regular semester. Its an easy A. His exams are nearly identical to the notes taken in class, so take good notes. I wouldnt even suggest getting the book unless you miss a day of class and have to brief yourself on the chapter

5.0
1.0
PSY290
Sep 17, 2011

Scott is by far my favorite teacher at CGCC, I revolve my schedule around his classes. If you need to take a psychology class take it with him!

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Nov 28, 2011

BEST CLASS EVER!!!! Try and make sure you get him as a teacher! Very fun, explains things well, make sure you take good notes and the test will be easy!! He is very funny, and tells stories!

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Dec 7, 2011

Very nice and helpful. His tests are fair but not that easy. He is one of the best at this college.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Dec 11, 2011

This was by far my favorite teacher at CGCC. He was so helpful! His class was easy as long as you took good notes and did the assignments. I bought the text book and didn't open it once, so as long as your in class I would highly recommend not getting the text book!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 14, 2011

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Scott Silberman. I probuably could have gotten an A if I would have read the book. He was so clear and funny it was hard not to pay total attention. He is so great!!!!

5.0
1.0
PSYCHPSY1
Dec 16, 2011

Dr. Silberman was an excellent teacher. Very easy going and always kept the class in order, all of our lessons where on schedule according to syllabus and he kept the class entertaining. Always answered emails, text messages and opened communication to anyone needing help. His teat and assignments were always easy to follow.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Mar 26, 2012

One of the only good quality teacher at CGCC. He is so nice and his lectures are actually entertaining and interesting. He cares about your success in the lass and the exams are easy. Take this class, you won't regret it.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Mar 29, 2012

He was about the only professor I had at CGCC that I liked. He was very informative and the class was fairly easy.

5.0
2.0
PSY266
Mar 30, 2012

Take this class you will love it. He is direct and to the point, he tells you everything you need to know for the tests. He teaches the way all teachers should in college!!

5.0
2.0
PSY260
May 24, 2012

Organized. Clear communicator. Interesting lecture. If you go to class and take notes, you will do well. If you don't, it will be more of a struggle. I highly recommend taking his class.

5.0
1.0
PSY290
Sep 4, 2012

I have had Scott as a professor for PSY101, PSY266, PSY267, and currently am in his PSY290 class. He is an extremely helpful teacher and is very thorough on the material. He makes class the class book himself so it is cheaper and has exactly what you need to know in the book. I strongly recommend him for any first timers in Psych & Psych Majors.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Nov 30, 2012

Great teacher, and hilarious. He keeps your attention well, and makes sure that you know what you need to know for the tests. Just show up and take a little notes, and you'll have a great grade. I really enjoyed coming to class.

5.0
1.0
PSY267
Dec 11, 2012

Awesome teacher! Easy class if you show up and pay attention. The exams are relatively easy and if you study, you should get at least a B in the class. Homework is worth a lot of points and is mandatory if you want a good grade but it is very simple and takes no time at all. Good class, good teacher, would recommend!

5.0
4.0
PSY267
Jan 8, 2013

I didn't think this class was that easy but he is cool, helpful and knows his stuff well. Great class.

4.0
2.0
PSY101
Apr 21, 2013

Interesting speaker. Hes good. Very little homework. I would definitely take him again.

5.0
1.0
PSY290
Apr 22, 2013

Silberman is an amazing professor! I've taken three psychology classes with him now. He knows the information very well and always has a personal example to help you better understand everything. I would recommend taking him for any psychology class.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
May 2, 2013

Great teacher! He knows a lot, and gives personal examples for different concepts.

5.0
2.0
PSY266
May 9, 2013

LOVE THIS TEACHER!!!! He is super great and keeps the class super fun. I usually hate paying attention in class but I could not help but WANT to learn. Tests are easy and he tells you exactly what you need to know.

5.0
3.0
PSY290
May 15, 2013

Dr. Silberman is by far one of the best teachers at Chandler- Gilbert. He knows his stuff, and he just gets right to the point. Not to mention adds a little dry humor and stories (which are very funny btw) to the mix. I found through this class that I actually like research! He is a great teacher and I highly recommend him.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Jun 28, 2013

Took his Summer class. As long you take good notes you don't need a book. He always has a story to tell that gives an example. the only reason I finished with a B was I didn't feel like doing the case study. Great teacher lots of knowledge, easy going

5.0
4.0
PSY230
Jun 29, 2013

He is a great teacher. Highly recommended. I've been at CGCC for the last 3 years and he has been my favorite so far.

5.0
2.0
PSY230
Jun 30, 2013

This is my second class with Prof. Silberman and he again manages to teach a difficult class to the point where any one can understand, we used a reading packet that coast less than $10 and he makes students understand the language of Stats

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Nov 7, 2013

I loved his class! Very interesting material, got me thinking about majoring in psychology. Scott is hilarious and always clarifies any questions you may have. Doesn't give much homework, just be sure to take notes for the quizes and you'll be fine! Definitely recommend taking his class to anyone

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Dec 26, 2013

Scott is just great, didn't use the textbook all year, I could have save $200 but oh well :/ he's very organized and clear about what's going to be on the tests and the tests are easy if you pay the slightest bit of attention. I was in a hybrid class but everything you needed to know he went over the one day we met a week.

5.0
2.0
PSY267
Jan 7, 2014

This is one of the best teachers you could get. If you need help, he will talk to you before a test and go over the materials which helped me a ton. He is always very clear and makes class interesting and fun. He knows his stuff and you can really learn something from him. He is the best teacher I have had at CGCC.

5.0
3.0
ABNORMALPSY
Mar 17, 2014

Excellent Instructor

5.0
2.0
PSY267
Mar 31, 2014

Great teacher! He is very interesting and full of a ton of stories because he actually works in the field. I took this class once a week and as long as you show up and highlight the parts of the reading packet that he specifically talks about, then you will do great!!

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A-
Mar 31, 2014

He is such a great professor to have, highly recommend him. his stories really help you remember the material and he has a genuine care for his students. both interesting and not a waste of time!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: C
May 20, 2014

He's a good teacher, you don't need the textbook unless you want to follow along with him. He's very clear and keeps up to date with grading assignments. I recommend taking his class.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: B
Jun 15, 2014

Silberman is a great teacher! Highly recommend if you are taking psychology. He keeps his lectures entertaining with stories that are helpful. Homework is easy and you won't have to stress about it. He teaches effectively and class is productive.

5.0
5.0
PSY101
Grade: B
Jun 30, 2014

Great class and great instructor. I wasn't expecting to like it or to learn so much.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2014

This guy is amazing!! A major reason why I am not majoring in Psychology. Once I had him for a professor I made sure I took all the classes I could with him. Never uses the book. All the information that is on the exams is talked about in the lectures. He is a little awkward but super funny and very easy to relate to!

5.0
1.0
PSY90AB
Oct 7, 2014

Great professor and gives helpful lessons in class. Likes to share a lot of stories so be prepared LOL. All around very nice and funny. Makes class fun! Also, the textbook he uses is like a $5 packet which gives you every detail of his lessons!

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 20, 2014

Clear, simple, focused lessons. Entertaining as well. He uses a lot of personal examples and stories. Good amount of textbook, lecture, videos, and other references. Super easy. Sometimes it hard to know what to focus on for exams but overall a great class and teacher.

3.0
4.0
101
Dec 25, 2014

I don't really recommend him unless you are a fast learner he runs through his lectures like everyone understands him. YOU HAVE TO READ THE BOOK YOUR SELF AND STUDY A LOT. His test are REALLY CONFUSING and over 60 questions each so if you aren't good at remembering a lot of things at once I don't recommend him.

5.0
1.0
PSY266PSY267
Grade: A-
May 10, 2015

If you need a PSY course, Dr. Silberman is the only one to take! He does his very best to make sure the information covered is clear and easy to remember. The tests are a little daunting, and he always requires an end of semester project, but if you pay attention you'll pass no problem. The textbooks are fun and usually cheap too!

4.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 28, 2015

Scott is so funny. He's kind of quirky, but he's really good at his subject and teaching. I took a hybrid class where we only met once a week, so we had homework every week, but it's only two questions about what you covered in the lecture. TAKE GOOD NOTES!! Tests are based off of what is covered in lectures.

5.0
2.0
PSY266
Grade: A+
Oct 7, 2015

I love this teacher! I recommend him to anyone taking 290 or 267. He has been working in the field for over 25 years and has been teaching for about as long as well. Loves to teach, has great stories, and genuinely cares about your success. Study what he writes on the board and you'll do fine on tests.

5.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: C+
Oct 14, 2015

Great teacher, MUST STUDY AND STUDY HARD! lots of information to remember but he does not blindside you. gives you plenty of time to complete assignments just need to study a ton, my mistake on the test.

5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2015

This professor is awesome!

4.0
2.0
PSY267
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2016

Great teacher! He genuienly cares about his students and will try to help you out as much as possible. As long as you take notes on what he writes you should do fine on his tests.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 13, 2016

Very funny and great with his lectures. You can tell he knows what he's talking about. Hybrid class was great, class once a week and tests were not too hard.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Jul 20, 2016
Would take again

To start with Dr. Silberman is a great professor, very energetic and a bit goofy. His grading is very straight forward. He is also very fair. If you pay attention in class and study every now and then you will do fine in his class.

5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Oct 20, 2016
Would take again

This teacher's amazing. He makes it obvious he wants students to succeed and he does a great job with lectures and making sure people understand the material. He's really funny, too. The textbooks are recommended but not really mandatory, and he tries to pick ones that aren't too expensive.

Respected
Caring
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 2, 2016
Would take again

He is awesome. He makes me want to go to class, and the way he teaches keeps you invested. He makes you feel welcome and is willing to help you in any way to be successful. He gives you plenty of time to work on assignments and to study for exams as well. You won't regret taking this class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Nov 12, 2016
Would take again

He's a great professor! He tells short stories and jokes to help you understand the lectures better. Very simple, show up for the notes, do online assignments and you will do good on exams and overall in the class! Definitely recommend taking this professor

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY266PSY267
Nov 29, 2016
Would take again

I would recommend Scott's classes to anyone! He is super funny and engaging. Take good notes and listen to things he repeats, you will do fine on the tests! He has a ton of experience and tells lots of stories.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Very awesome teacher! His lectures are interesting and funny. All you need to do is show up and study for tests to get an A. The only homework is to answer 2 questions a week online. This is by far my favorite class. He makes it very easy to understand. I would highly recommend this teacher!

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Silberman was honestly one of the most easiest teachers I've ever had. But that isn't all that matters, he really knows his stuff. Every lecture we had he would make skeleton notes which basically contain everything you'll know for future exams, just study the skeleton notes and theres no reason why you shouldn't get an A.

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

Very nice, very funny. Just pay attention and don't talk and you'll be fine.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSY266
Grade: A+
Apr 26, 2017
Would take again

Scott is an awesome teacher. I took him for abnormal psych. He typically tells you what you need to know for each test, and throughout the semester there are 10 online assignments which are very easy. He will also curve his tests, usually adding back 1-2 points each time. Fantastic teacher who is very funny and very passionate about his subject!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: B
Jul 29, 2017
Would take again

Although I didn't learn a whole lot from his class he was a fantastic teacher who made the class interesting. It wasn't a dreadful class and as long as you did decent on the tests you would pass the class.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
PSY290
Dec 11, 2017
Would take again

pretty casual class, lectures every day kinda boring but an easy A.

Tests? Not many
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Silberman is funny and the lectures are never boring. He gives out notes every class and if you just study those you can get As on the tests. If you miss a class he is available for help. He gives feedback on most assignments and puts grades in almost immediately. Great class to take, you don't even need the textbook.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Would take again
5.0
3.0
PSY290
Grade: A
May 7, 2018
Would take again

He knows whats important to learn and leaves it at that. Everything has a purpose so its clear & concise. If you show up and follow along, you get all of the points. Tests arent hard. He prepares you for the paper every step of the way and is accessible for help. Gives class time to write the paper. Dont have to do very much outside of class

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY90AB
May 19, 2018
Would take again

Easy class! Dr. Silberman is a funny prof. I made the mistake on not making time to study for exams. Lectures and labs are super easy. Show up, do your work and you'll easily pass.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
PSY266
Grade: A+
May 21, 2018
Would take again

As long as you go to class you can easily get an A! Dr. Silberman is very funny and his lectures are easy to pay attention to. He basically tells you everything that is going to be on the exams an the final is open book. The assignments are easy. Great class.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Sep 13, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Silberman is a wonderful instructor. He clearly knows his stuff, and he actually communicates it to his students in a way that can be remembered. His voice inflections are really funny, so I tended to listed well, haha. He also gives good feedback when needed. I plan on taking more of his courses.

Respected
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
3.0
PSY290AB
Grade: A-
Nov 25, 2018
Would take again

He was good, kind of boring he reads from the book twice in a row. Simple class just meet his deadlines and if you participate and don't use your phone in class he'll go easy on your test grades.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

He is a very easy teacher and I do not mean that you will not learn anything. There are no surprises, he tells you from the beginning what you need to do to pass. I praise Jesus for him.

Hilarious
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2018
Would take again

Professor Silberman is a great, funny, and dedicated teacher. You should make it a priority to get to class, he's a fair grader. Do the work and study and you will do well in his class. I'm taking another Psych with him next semester because he left a great impression.

Inspirational
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PSY101
Jun 26, 2019
Would take again

Man this dude had me weak all the time

Hilarious
Test heavy
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Nov 7, 2019
Would take again

This class was super easy. Easy long as you show up. The test are the exact same as the study guide. There is only about 15 minutes of homework a week

Clear grading criteria
Caring
So many papers
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 2, 2020
Would take again

He is absolutely the best teacher at CGCC. He is so funny

Accessible outside class
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY290
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2020
Would take again

He makes everything clear from start to finish. Goes over the test the morning of the test. Funny, simple, and straightforward with no guessing. Do the work and you will pass. Focuses on not stressing students out.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jun 26, 2020
Would take again

I took this class online due to COVID-19, Scott made the classes, quizzes, and exams structured and easy to maneuver through. He makes notes for students to use while following along in his YouTube lectures and PowerPoints. Everything he talked about in these lectures showed up on his quizzes/exams which made studying very easy.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2020
Would take again

Prof Silberman is the first professor I have taken the time to rate but I cannot say enough positive things about this class and professor! His class is so clearly structured, he grades super fast/gives clear feedback, his lectures and notes are easy to follow and study, and really cares about his students. I wish he could teach all my classes!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Mar 28, 2021
Would take again

His class was super fun and easy! Professor Silberman was a very fun teacher to be learning from and he likes to relate new information to things people might have experienced before. His explanations are very simple and easy to remember. I would look no further when picking your psych teacher! Hes amazing!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Graded by few things
2.0
2.0
PSY290
Grade: C-
May 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Silberman was an alright professor. He is easy but very monotone and boring. At the end of the semester i started doing bad due to mental health reasons and when my brother got into a bad car accident he refused to give me an hour extension. He does not care for students.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
5.0
2.0
PSY290
Grade: A
May 24, 2021
Would take again

Professor Silberman is a great teacher. The course goes along with a course handout and Silberman creates lectures for each section so it was easy to understand, which it was. If you pay attention to the lecture, you'll do fine on the quizzes. There's also a lab along with a quiz each week that's pretty easy.

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
PSY290
Grade: B+
Jun 20, 2021
Would take again

Mr. Silberman made my research methods class. The man teaches in a very unique but effective way, utilizing a packet that you as the student follow along with. Research methods can be quite boring however he has found a way to make it not boring. The final project is also a lot of work but the work is absolutely worth it. You will learn a lot.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Jul 20, 2021
Would take again

Probably my favorite professor I've had during my college career so far. He provides "skeleton notes" for you to add to and follow along during his lectures which was extremely helpful. As long as you listen and take notes during his lectures, you will pass the class. I purchased the required textbook for this course, but it was not used once.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Participation matters
5.0
3.0
PSY290
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2021
Would take again

Is this a class of a comedy show because it is great!! He makes the subject of research methods understandable while being hilarious. Also, he is a great teacher who cares about you. He has been accommodating to my situation and I am grateful.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
PSY90AB
Grade: A+
Dec 22, 2021
Would take again

He's such a great teacher! He's not a hard grader and he wants you to get the best grade possible! He is such a nice guy to talk to also and would highly recommend him!

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
PSY101
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Silberman is my favorite professor so far! He is hilarious in class and the assignments are really easy! I definitely recommend taking his class.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
PSY101
Grade: A
May 3, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Scott Silberman is a very responsible professor. Assignments and exams are always graded quickly. Psychology is a very difficult course, a lot of new words and concepts, but I learned it easily with the help of the skeleton notes and videos he provided. I highly recommend his class to you.

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
PSY290
Grade: A
May 18, 2022
Would take again

Hands down one of the best at CGCC! Do whatever you can to take PSY290 with professor Silberman - don't even look at other professors.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
PSY290AB
Grade: A+
May 9, 2023
Would take again

I think Professor Silberman is the only professor I've ever had who I can confidently give a 5-star rating. He's a fast grader and gives feedback almost immediately, all his assignments have clear instructions, and if you watch his videos of him going over the reading packet you are basically guaranteed to pass the quizzes and labs.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
PSY290
Grade: B+
Dec 15, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Scott is the best his class is very organized and not very busy work. Make Sure you read the packet and watch the videos if you want to do good on the exams. There was a final paper it was a little challenging but definitely will learn a lot and if you try you will get a good grade.

Hilarious
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY290AB
Grade: A
May 13, 2024
Would take again

If you're considering taking this class, you absolutely have to with Dr. S. He offers so much help and makes the final project less stressful by breaking it down into parts. YOU MUST GO TO CLASS. If you do, you'll get A's on the labs, quizzes and exams. He's the best, wish I could take another class with him!

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
PSY290
Grade: B+
Nov 18, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Silberman's class is well-organized and engaging. The lectures and course materials make the subject understandable. Using Unstuck study alongside the textbook and videos helped me excel in this class.

5.0
3.0
PSY101
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2024
Would take again

By far the BEST professor I've ever had, his work was difficult at times but he made this course so fun that working hard was easy, even more easy than a trip to the zoo!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
PSY290
Grade: A+
Feb 3, 2025
Would take again

AMAZING!!! Professor Silberman is an amazing professor with an amazing attitude towards students and education, he was taught me so much about psychology and I have honestly never had a better teacher and educator in all my years of school. He is always encouraging and will never ever bring you down. 10/10

Hilarious
Caring
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY266
Grade: A
Sep 16, 2025
Would take again

He is the most chill professor you will ever have. Somehow, you will remember what he teaches without having to do loads of homework.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Respected
5.0
1.0
PSY290AB
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2025
Would take again

Easy class with light workload, hilarious, actually learned something. Attendance is not entirely mandatory, but with how much fun his class is you'll want to come. Most assignments are also gone over in class, but they're never super time-intensive. Take any of his classes if you're a psych major at CGCC, trust.

Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
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