Nice guy, good teacher.

VERY HELPFUL. GREAT TEACHER

Best math teacher I've had. Very helpful

very good teach, but very difficult. if you want to learn the subject and be prepared for later math courses take this teacher.

Tough class,eat your wheaties b4 you show up. The good part about is that he lightens up alot when everyone drops. If you're a half-ass student, beware, he'll screen you right out his class.

He's a good teacher, but sometimes he can be intimidating and difficult to approach. he's a really nice guy though. i recomend him if you're going to go onto higher level math courses.

intimidating somewhat difficult, but to compare to other teachers he's a real good teacher. Especially if you plan on going to a higher level of math, he's the one you want, clear, and funny. learn plenty

GREAT TEACHER! EXPLAINS THINGS VERY WELL.

Davis is a great teacher! If you need to take higher math classes, he really prepares you. But if you really want to succeed in his class you will NEED the Math Lab and a study group to help you. When you pass his class you feel like you really earned it.

I thought the project assignments were very hard, but I went to the lab and studied with some tutors and classmates and got an A on every test. He is very approachable and I felt that I talked to him more than any other teacher that I've ever had.

I took summer class so it was fast paced, but not so fast that I couldn't keep up. Very clear and precise style of teaching. You will learn whether you want to or not.

He is the best teacher I have ever taken. Some students who are not good at math don't like him, but students who are good at math really like him. His teaching style is very precise, and he is very good at math. I trust him at all.

If you need math for your major, take his class, otherwise, don't take his class.

Very good teacher and nice to look at as well!

Kinda funny but not. He's one of the only math teachers that actually make you understand the "why" question. Who would have thought...

cool teacher, but goes really fast. I hated the projects, but got A's on the tests.

Great class, he is a great person! Funny, genuienly nice and helpful. If you need the class on your record for insurance or something he won't even drop you.

The best teacher I have ever had!

He's a good teacher but the problem is that he gears his class toward students that are already proficient in math. He moves too quickly for students that don't have a good grasp of math to get one from him in class.

Excellent teacher-BUT this is not an easy"A".You MUST do homework & study. Very helpful, great office/lab hrs. Does not miss class & is rarely late! Tests ARE modeled after homework.Take him if you want to be fully prepared for Calculus!

One of the best math teachers at Grossmont! You "Get more for your money" when you take his class. Homework is a must and you may even need the math lab, but tests are modeled after homework and class work so they are not that hard.

I dropped his class after the frst day because I didn't need to take it after all. The dude is hillarious! The way he talkes...IF YOU HAVE HIM YOU'LL KNOW WHAT I MEAN!

davis is a very good teacher. he explains things so you can understand them- but his class is not easy. he makes sure you know your stuff. he's nice too.

Really good teacher. He is open to questions and involves his students. He is hard cause you really have to understand the application and why things work the way they do. Funny and keeps your attention. Cares about his students. Take him if you can!!!!

very helpful prof.& probably the best 1 i've had in grossmont.he gives a lot of hw q's which can get bugging 4 people,but if u do them u'll surely pass this class with an 'A'.he drops ur lowest mid-term score,which makes it even better.all the tests come from the hw assigned.so do the hw people!!!!!

He's a good teacher, and he covers everything on the tests. If you study and do your homework you will pass. If you don't like doing homework don't take his class because you will not pass unless you're a math wizz.

He's one of the best college professors you can get. He goes over any problems you have in class and is at the study lab or his office often. I recommend him, however you should note that he doesn't collect homework.

He is the best teacher I have ever had. People who are lazy should not take him cause they can't understand his lecture. Davis is good for serious students. Lazy students should take other teachers to keep GPA high.

Very helpful and involve with students. Shortcoming is that he goes through material fast and doesn't explain very well. He gives a lot of homeworks. And he will collect the homework and compare with the test grade, so if you claim you did all the homework but get a bad exam grade, he will get you.

Nice, smart, and funny guy, but the class is ridiculously hard. I have been good at math my whole life and I barely got a C. I was thinking about majoring in math until I took this class. Be very prepared to do a LOT of studying.

Steve is a good teacher, but he lectures/writes examples hella fast. Make sure you keep up w/homework. If you do all homework (in a timely fashion) and memorize proofs, it's very possible to get an A. Doesn't try to trick you on tests.

davis is agreat teacher but u need to keep up with the home work thats what math is all about to keep up with the home work or u wont do good on all of them but after all he is a good teacher,easy tests and fun class.

a tough teacher, but you leave feeling confident about math. makes you think for yourself, which is very important in math. "Get more for your money!" Take him, for he is the more qualified teacher on campus, and his class is fun!

davis is a wonderful teacher, willing to take time to explain concepts, and show you how/why things work and their application in the "real world." he deffinatly takes an active interest in his students. highly recommended.

He's a really great teacher. Funny too. Always willing to help students out. Very thorough about reviewing any questions. The class isn't a breaze, but he's more than willing to help anyone with a problem. I definitely recommend him. I slacked a bit during the semester but still was able to bring my grade up to a B. He's cool about letting you make up tests if you call him before hand. Just don't take advantage of him being a nice guy b/c he's not dumb. Have fun!!

Steve was my first math teacher after being out of school for over 30 years. He taught me the basics of algebra which led me to comlete my degree in mathematicsa few years later. A C in his class is worth more than an A in other math classes. I now teach math myself but Steve was the inspiration that allowed me to get there.

math can be difficult but not when you take his class! he is very helpful and will answer any questions that you have-even questions on how to use your calculator. If you keep up with the homework his tests are a breeze. you definitely will enjoy his class!

This is the first class I've taken in 10 years. Steve's class is challenging but well worth it. He is helpful, courteous and puts math in the real world perspective. Do the homework, get an A!

one of the best teachers i've had

Professor Davis likes to make fun jokes and references to society. He gives lectures and goes over homework problems but he does it fast. He assigns a lot of problems out of the textbook. The projects and the exams are tough. Very hard to get an A on the exams but can be managable if you really put a lot of effort into it.

Great teacher, one of my favorite to date. Brings a lot of energy to a possibly boring topic and keeps interest high. Gives a lot for your money.

I thought he was funny, fair, and interested in the success of his students.

Very helpful guy and looks in the best interest of the students. U use your textbook a lot for class and homework. Remember to study for all the tests because they are simple as long as u understand the material. Ask questions and do the homework.

Davis was a great teacher, lots of fun, gives good breaks during long class. relates everything to the world, he really knows how to make things interesting, more of a life class than a math class. Good amounts of homework, but it helps on the tests. Excellent teacher overall, highly recommended.

One of those teachers who actually wants you to pass. He has this kind of unique way of teaching. Makes his own quizzes and tests. Relates a lot of problems to the real world, which helps. DO THE HOMEWORK! There is no better advice for you than that except to ATTEND ALL CLASSES and PAY ATTENTION! He wants you to do as well as you're willing to.

Great Teacher!! Loved how he related real world events to the math that he is teaching. Make sure that if you are not already good at math, take smaller courses before you enroll in his class. He teaches as if you know the small things already, which is great because you learn a lot more about the harder things that way. I Definitely recommend him.

I loved his tests: he does 8/10 of it being homework and the rest from class examples. He also likes to make noises while teaching. kinda weird

A 5 cred calc class will always be hard. He moves fast because of the amount of material that must be covered. Even so, if you ask questions he will always answer them with respect. Sometimes he does stray- not much -. all in all, ask questions; do homework and you'll get a good grasp of the subject. He's not amazing but you'll learn calc.

He is very familiar with every subject in the class and is very patient with helping

I enjoy showing up for class. I took it in high school so all i need is a review and that is what I'm getting. If you can't stand the heat then get out of the kitchen. I do have to agree though that he does skip a lot of things that are very helpul

The only problem for you is doing the homework. He's very funny and kinda fast, but it makes u not to fall asleep in class. His class is very exciting.Tests are based on what he teaches in class and what u do on homework. If u have time, do both odd and even problems in your text book, u will definitely get an A.;)

Mr. Davis is a great teacher. Some of the comments people post about his placing his feet on the desk or talking about house prices a lot is not true. He occasionally does incorporate the material into larger world topics but that is only helpful. Anyway, a good teacher, fast-paced but manageable. If you've taken calc in HS don't worry. DO HOMEWORK

Steve Davis is one of the best math teachers I have ever taken! He's very clear and his does examples in class that help with the homework. He's always willing to help and he gives a lot of extra credit. As long as you stick to the homework and ask questions you'll get an A!

Very helpful and very funny! I really enjoyed his lectures. Some people hate his sense of humor because they think he's going off topic, but he always brings it back to the material. He just makes things more interesting. He gives examples of math in the "real world" which is really helpful. Take Davis if you want to learn!

I don't know if the other reviewers are just going into Calculus expecting to get an A and not try, or expect professors to pass students regardless of how hard the student works, but this is Calculus. It is a challenging course and you have to put in the hard work to get a good grade. Steve is very helpful and answered all of my questions clearly.

He is one of the greatest math teachers I've seen. You really need to do your homework which in the end will help you in his class. He helps aloooooot too.

This was a summer class so it was quickly paced. Everything was right out of the book, but still not that easy. This class was not your typical math class with formulas and whatnot; more like a critical thinking class. He was a good teacher, really can't complain. Very strict grader so be thorough in your answers.

Mr.Davis is without a doubt the best teacher I've ever had. He teaches the material in an effective, easy-to-follow manner and makes class interesting with his witty sense of humor. He is an amazing professor with an infectious thirst for knowledge.

If you opened up a dictionary and looked up math teacher, Mr. Davis' face would show up. He is the most average teacher ever as weird as it sounds. Sure he is hard but its pre cal. Almost every question on the test is a problem you have seen before. I passed with an A because I read the book like the bible. one thing i hated were the projects..

Steve Davis is the best math teacher alive. Just do the homework assigned and read the text book and you'll do fine! The projects are a bit tedious, but may come in handy in the future as they do apply what you've learned in the class to real life situations. His tests are a bit challenging but just be calm and once again you'll do well. Good Luck!

Steve is a good teacher and a nice guy. He knows what he's doing and is generally helpful if you have questions. Sometimes he can make corny jokes or get a little off topic but I think it makes the class less boring. If you do the homework and show up for lecture you should be able to get a good grade in the class.

Steve is a great teacher. I had him for Calculus II and III. He did an amazing job fitting everything relevant into the course and was more than fair on homework and tests. Fair does not mean easy, but the world is not easy, so aspiring students should get used to that. This course was an enjoyable challenge.

Mr. Davis is awesome he links your learning to the real world and his ramble are very interesting. If you don't appreciate this the class isn't for you but if you're interested in background info and awesome explanations then Mr.Davis can help he's also very fair when it comes to grading

Loved his class. Lectures are not too fast or slow paced, and keep you interested. Shows up on time every day, never misses a day of lecture. Wants you to do well and makes you love math. Would take him again if I could. Highly recommended!

He is very nice and helpful. Just like every class, it takes determination and your own actions to help get the grade you deserve. Prof Davis is a great teacher to help on homework or concepts and really helps put these math concepts into action in real life, rather than feeling like you are mindlessly doing math problems from an equation

Calc 3 is much more difficult than I thought it would be. Professor Davis runs class at a quicker pace than I was used to, so it took some time to adjust. He spends class working out examples on the board and makes sure that you understand real-world application. Go to office hours and go to class. I'd definitely take him again.

Had Steve for calc 3. I really enjoyed his class and he has very helpful office hours. His tests are consistent with the homework and problems worked in class, so there aren't many surprises on the test. I did have to study a lot for the class however lecture wasn't enough for me to be comfortable on the test.

This class was really fun. I came into the class liking math and I left loving it. Mr. Davis makes the material fun and interesting by explaining real world applications of it. Class moves fast and it is a lot of work, but if you put in the time and show up you will leave with the tools you need for Calculus 1.

He's a very well-rounded teacher depending on how you interpret his teaching style. He really breaks down word problems for you and always makes sure you are able to connect the dots for every new concept you learn, also very funny and always has extra-credit opportunities. Active participation helps out A LOT! Don't be afraid to be wrong! Trust me

I think that Professor Davis gives you all the tools you need to succeed. Many people struggled with this class, but I feel like many of them hadn't put in the work to build over their weaknesses. This class is cumulative in nature, and understanding your homework is the key. Know your algebra, know your calculus, and DO YOUR HOMEWORK.

Great teacher! Loved this class a lot. Yeah I had to do a lot of practice problems and he gives homework which is optional. Basically its just 4 tests. He connects everything you learn to real world things, like surfing. Super chill surfer teacher. Take him! Davis has office hours to answer your questions. So nice! and helpful.

Great on feedback tells you what you did wrong so you do better next time around. Group work is done and participation is vital, each group is assigned a homework problem and one person from each group presents their problem. Overall class is difficult but in a good way, if you do your part, homework, you can get a great grade.

First Off: Calc2 is hard, be prepared. Honestly if you didn't pass Calc1 with an A or B don't bother with Calc2. -VERY easy to get help -Lectures are clear -Not the best at time management -Unless your really smart, you have to do ALL the homework to pass -Overall: Great attitude towards his class and students, but you have to put in the work

Professor Davis is a very nice guy and very approachable. But as a teacher he often moves very fast which is expected as Math 176 is a very fast paced class. My best advice is to stay on top of the homework(there is a lot) and if you are working while taking this class make sure it is your only hard class as it is very time-consuming.

Hands down the best math instructor I have ever had. I had a math phobia until I took Mr. Davis' math class, now I actually like math. He is a fair professor who takes his time to teach his students. He also takes the time to learn his students names. Showing up to class is a must if you want to pass. Do the work he says to and you'll do great.

Mr. Davis is someone I would prefer to have as a teacher again. He clearly likes his job which is a big deal. He is also clearly rooting for every student, as long as they take the class seriously. Sometimes homework can be a bit heavy but I don't know how much of that is his doing, or if the school requires a certain criteria.

Really great teacher, helpful and caring with personal problems.

I hated math because I thought I was bad at it until I took Steves class. Lots of homework but necessary for practice. If you put forth the effort hell go the extra mile to help you. Take Steves class and youll get more for your money at Grossmont College.

TAKE DAVIS FOR CALC3 IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE. He's about as easy as it'll get for that class; all the quizzes are guaranteed taken from the notes, which he allows you to use during quizzes. Also the exams are word for word hw questions and the final is non-cumulative.

Overall Steve is as fair as can be. He is straight to the point and wont give you any curve balls. My best recommendation is to do the homework over and over. Great teacher and would totally take again.

Best professor Ive ever had in math. Easy tests, even the homework questions are harder. Offers many chances for extra credits.

Quizes every class meeting. Great professor.

This is math for people who like puzzles. It's all about figuring out how to solve the problem, and then rewriting it neatly to turn in something finished-looking. Googling a formula is a sure way to get a bad grade. Most of the class is one big group project, which got very frustrating for me. This class helped give me carpal tunnel.

Steve really cares about his students and is always available if you don't understand something. His tests are exactly what's on the homework and packets. This class isn't an easy A, you have to work for it but I can definitely say I came out of this class with a better understanding of pre-cal. Pay attention, take notes, do your hw and your set.

Everything that appears on the test is on the homework and packages always ready to help out of the class if u didnt understand offer extra opportunities and helps you out with it

Professor Davis truly cares for his students. I came into pre-cal unsure if I'd succeed and when quarantine hit, I was even more worried. But he made the class very easy for us and had amazing lectures via zoom. All quizzes were just like the lectures and homework so show up to class. Exams were prepared for too. Just do the work and you'll be good

Awesome teacher! He is always so enthusiastic and lectures are every engaging. You can tell he really cares about students. He's also done a great job adjusting to online teaching during the pandemic. Do the homework, take good notes and you'll do well.

Professor Davis is a great teacher! I suggest you take him, just know that you will have to work for your grade and this class is NOT AN EASY A. He has weekly quizzes and they are not easy, but he does let you use all of your notes and calculator but it is still hard. Overall, he puts effort into his teaching and he gives a lot of extra credit.

I thought his class setup was well organized and thought out. He made you watch lecture videos before actual class time so he gave a lot of class time to just go over problems and any questions you have over homework. He is always willing to help and has plenty of office hours to ask questions. He gives a lot of extra credit opportunities.

Professor Davis was a great math teacher. He knows a lot about what he's teaching (PreCalc in this case). So if you're intrigued by math and want to actually learn something, take his class and work hard. He won't budge with quiz grades, he expects a certain answer and expects you to know that. There are LOTS of extra credit! Not a bad guy

Mr. Davis is one of my favorite professors so far. The requirement to write and submit notes on the video lectures may seem silly, but in the end it really forces students to contemplate and understand the concepts. Its not so much the material that Im impressed by, but the methods he uses to teach and inspire his students.

Best math professor out there! Do the homework, pay attention in class, do the extra credit, attend office hours, ASK QUESTIONS, and you'll be on your way to succeeding. He was a bit intimidating at first but he turned out to be very nice and willing to help students succeed. You'll have to work for your grade but that's expected for a math class.

Wow, professor Davis is the best math teacher I've ever had. There's really no way to fail this class unless you don't try at all. This is a MATH class, you'll have to use your brain to pass but that shouldn't be a deterrent. He gives SO much extra credit and is very helpful during student hours! He explains things very well and keeps class fun.

Professor Davis lecture videos made math seem easy by clearly explaining the problems, providing multiple ways of solving and suggesting shortcuts to solve the problems. The stepby-step illustration on problem solving helped me improve my math skills. Thank you professor Davis for your guidance, critique and open-door- policy during this course.

Different teaching style with the notes outside of class but he explains everything super well. Class is entirely spent on answering questions and tackling HW problems in teams. I thought this was extremely helpful but class can get a little hectic sometimes lol. Class may not work out for those with busy schedules. Your effort=grade in the class!

Grade is heavily based on how you do on tests. He takes the time to answer questions in class which I appreciate and he does care about student's learning. Also mr davis loves groupwork, so be prepared to work with others. To succeed it takes a lot of effort outside of the hw, lectures, and class.

Great instructor. Cares about his students and encourages them to ask questions. He has flipped class (lectures at home/homework in class w/help), which I enjoyed. Good amount of H.W. but plenty of opportunities to get help outside of class, he goes to study center to help after his class. Smart guy who seems to enjoy teaching and engaging class.

He assigns a LOT of work but all of it REALLY helps with the quizzes. If you have a busy schedule, do not take this class. It is very time-demanding but very worthwhile. It is one of the most rewarding classes I've taken in my college career.

Professor Davis has a unique approach, but if you engage with it, the class can be really rewarding. The workload is heavy, but the extra credit opportunities and his helpful guidance make it manageable. Definitely check out Unstuck AI - it's a great study tool alongside the textbook.

If you find it difficult to learn math, take Professor Davis. He might come with heavy loads of lectures and homework, but he will honestly make sure that you know how to solve every problem, he is also open to learn from his students. Don't take any other professor in Grossmont because let me tell you he is the best.

Mr. Davis was very inspiring and motivated me whenever I felt like I was falling behind or not understanding something. He is gracious when he grades exams and provides a day of review before each exam. All the lectures are at home on video and can take a lot of time. Class time is mostly spent on homework and he makes you work in groups every day.