Helpful, genuine, and Great shirt stapling skills.

one of my fav teachers

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Funny man, good teacher. Go Gizmo!

Killer 2002 exam...nothing like past test or examples done in class

Excellent!

Has changed teaching for the better since 1200 comments. Doing a great job.

Tests/Final 2002 were easy. He just needs to rant a little less.

This guy loves math... he wants to challenge you but ultimately wants you to do well. I'd say he keeps improving as a professor, especially in clarity. And his rants are always a source of amu****t.

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lectures very well, creates difficult tests

great teacher!...made calulus easier...and his rants help to break up the class (essential when you have 2 1/2 hours of straight calculus

I think he is good overall, but some things need to be explained a little more.

Gismondi is a smooth **** with attitude and ego to spare.

had for both math 1200 and 1210. barely passed calc 1, and didnt pass calc 2. hes funny but filling in the blanks isnt the best way to learn at all. odd style, tells stories which are good for break

GIZZER ROCKS!

Great Prof! Makes math interesting (never thought that could be possible) and easy to understand. Funny stories makes the classes easier to get through too.

Funny prof, can get really slow and dry. I like that he knows that he's a nerd and math isn't fun. Fair tests and quizzes.

Makes calculus interesting... Seems to have issues with pets/animals.

gismo, you are SO spaztastic!

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yo guy..this guy is hype!!! really cool...liked him a lot! great teacher!

i liked him . . . but can't say much about the mark i got . . . wasn't his fault i was stupid though

A really good prof - fair for tests and quizes (wish he had written the exam). The animal stories make class more fun though they are unfortunate.

Very entertaining prof, great stories! Prepared us well for quizzes and midterms and an overall good prof

he is the cutest man i have ever seen in my life!!!!! i want to keep him as a pet

We Looooooove you Steve!!! So cute and adorable, an awesome guy......helped me for an hour on his day off.

This guy is amazing!!!! Super helpful and willing to teach. Loves his job I'd have to say. A wonderful teacher and person

too funny. i love/hate how he gets distracted (bad) and tells us funny stories (good). i'd go to his lecs but they are too early for me!

Awesome teacher, made the material easy and fun to learn. Obviously loves his job, and is very open to answering questions if there is any.

hottest man ever!! sooooooooooo adorable!! love class cause he was soo super sexy!!

He is great...Best math teacher I have had since...EVER!!! Those stories made his class even better...Now if I can only wake up for his lectures...

Seriously he was so good, he explained everything really well. Plus he organized SLG's for people and he was extremely approachable. He made calculus fun because he had great stories that were funny. PLUS HE IS SO HOT! seriously so cute!

He's a really good prof, however i don't recommend taking calc for an hour & a half classes at 8:30, so hard to stay awake and consciously listen to & learn. He did a pretty good job at keeping people interested though, the stories really helped sometimes. Won't forget Roli's morning salad, so funny

He's such a sweetheart, and always willing to help out, and VERY open to answering questions from students.

his examples make sense and he's just so darn cute

This guy is hilarious - he made it easier to get up for 8:30 calculus! Gives lots of hints for test material and actually wants students to do well!

Really likes the programming stuff for some reason. I find he is really difficult to follow during lectures. He is a decent prof because he tries his best to involve the class. Not a bad guy, he just isn't working for me

In love with Maple and programming in it, I think he might be a paid advertiser for it. Wants students to learn and is nice, but sometimes gets to complicated with theory and loses me. Tests get much harder as they go I found, but he does his best.

His tests are pretty much a give away. Make sure you ace them. His exam is open book, and it will be the hardest exam you've ever written. I don't understand what he was thinking. I don't think anybody finished nor understood, because there was barely anything you've done before. Good luck

Good guy. Loves math, and is so pasionate about it. I've had 3 gismo classes, and his finals are consistent.... by that i mean IMPOSSIBLE.

Really nice guy, and not a bad prof. The tests weren't TOO bad, but the exam was pure torture. Ridiculously long, seriously impossible to finish in 2 hours. So much for my good mark in this class.

Really smart guy, he really has that "math" state of mind, that only a few people really have. Not the best professor (his notes are written for those who clearly understand what is going on) but he tries his best with explaining things when you need extra help. Good guy :)

Gismondi rocks! His exam was long - but didn't anyone notice? He gave the question number (in the text) at the beginning of each question AND the answers were in the textbook. It was an open book exam. I don't get it. I don't think most people did the homework!

I agree with the note below. The exam questions were omework questions.

I got 96. The tests were a joke. He even put one of the text examples as a question on test3! I didn't need a solutions manual - answers were in the back of the book. The exam was hard - but I aced it! Good course. Good prof.

all 5's, nothing else to say

Until the final I almost thought about switching to a math major... but dropping almost 30% because of a final can change your mind quickly. Another case of a Prof teaching to easy of a course for their skill set.

what a joker! this prof is alotta fun to learn from... i enjoyed his lectures, although i hate math!

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Very funny prof, made calculus interesting, tells really great and funny stories to entertain the class. Best math prof ever!

Very good teacher, and tells great stories that keep the class interesting.

hilarious!!! manages to keep an otherwise boring class amusing

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i love him, he makes me laugh aswell as helps me with my math.

A really good prof! I didn't think i was possible to make a math class so enjoyable. Also able to keep to engaged through the whole lecture.

Great Prof! My favorit! hes awesome!

He was a very enjoyable prof who kept you interested in every lecture. Very easy to get off topic and rambled a bit but overall a great experience in his class.

Funny little man. I enjoyed his class a lot. The tests pretty much cover the exact same material as the class, sometimes questions are taken directly from the hmwk. He broke up the tediously long 1.5 hr classes with some stories and jokes. Kept me awake!

Makes a class that is difficult and boring for most of us a bit more bearable. Does his best to break the tedium with amusing stories, and never will I forget the morning salad. Extremely helpful and friendly.

STEVEN GISMONDI! is the maN! best math teacher i have ever had in my life!!! gottta love this man

prof gismondi actually made me want to go to class! he made the lectures enjoyable, the tests were more than fair, and he always had office hours if you needed extra help. i love this man!!

Only teacher to get a round of applause and cheering just before the exam. 'nuf said. P.S. ask him to tell the class the cat in the freezer story! :)

one of my favourite professors

Good MATH prof. Funny jokes - makes otherwise boring material - at least minimally interesting. Talks a lot - fair assessments and lots of material.

Excellent Prof!

Greatest prof ever!!!

Santa Claus IS HOT!!!

Great Prof!! Also probably the shortest prof you'll see on campus, and has the best stories :)

love, unreal prof

Great prof! Made a boring calculus class pretty interesting. Fairly easy midterms, as he had several samples posted online and took exact questions from each midterm.

Gismondi is a great guy, knows his stuff and knows how to laugh. loved math and cares about his students. a classic Guelph meme.

Love Gismo! Yes, he is proof and theory heavy, but thats what this level of calculus requires and those who get lost in his lectures, I'd argue he doesnt have your full attention in the first place. Furthermore, he really has a passion for what he teaches... and for stories to make you lol.

Gismondi is very funny and his stories are hilarious. He clearly is passionate about theoretical math which is why he focuses on it in class. Go to his review sessions! He basically shows you how to do every question on his tests and exams. As long as you pay attention in class and make sure you understand the material you will do fine.

Such a great prof! The class was super easy especially if you had taken calc in grade 12. The tutorials are really helpful and if you can get your hands on old tests/quizzes you are totally set. He is funny and always happy to help.

Great prof, go to lectures and review sessions and you'll have no problems :)

I had no interest in Calculus, but he made is bearable/slightly interesting. I did surprisingly well in the course...but only because of his extra help sessions before the midterms and final. He really wants everyone to succeed. Overall outstanding prof!

He is one of the BEST PROFS EVER! I had no interest in math until I took his course... Ya, he talks about life lessons and how much he loves math but I enjoyed hearing his stories... so I guess it depends on the person.. PLUS he is very helpful (GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS!)

Yes, the course content is complex and he can be…eccentric at times, however he is MORE than willing to spend hours on end helping you understand. His final exam was more than fair and he ensured that if you had done the work, you'd be well prepared. Profs that genuinely care about their students are few and far between, Gismondi is a real gem!

Funniest prof I've ever had. Explains things thoroughly to ensure you actually understand the concepts, not just memorize the steps. Attend class and buy the notes and you'll be fine.

Really helpful during office hours! Tells stories during the lecture, but still manages to teach you everything you need to know for the testsexam.

GIsmondi is a good prof. He really cares about his students and wants them to do well. He can be a bit scattered at times and isn't always the most clear when explaining concepts but he is very nice and will do everything he can to help you understand. He also has great stories which help make the class a bit better

Def my favourite prof. His writing may be illegible at best but he's absolutely hilarious and more than willing to give you help or clarify things. He posts sample quizzes and tests that are nearly identical to the quizzestests so you always know exactly what you're going into. Also, he'll drop your term test marks if you do better on the final!

Not the clearest prof but a very sweet person. The course is also really easy so its not a big deal that there was the occasional unclear lesson.

Super friendly and sweet. He truly wants everyone to be successful. Didn't find him tricky at all. Loved the testing setup. If you memorized the mocks, you never had to go to class really and you'd still pass. Only complaint is that he does ramble and get off track a bit, but it's charming and doesn't do much harm. Wish more profs were like him.

Overall this prof was very helpful and approachable. Always willing to explain concepts that students had trouble with and really want all students to succeed. Is willing to help in any way possible. Some lectures were a little confusing and this course requires a lot of practice and questions, but the course was enjoyable!

In this class you get the textbookworkbook and you go through it filling in the blanks. He might be a little confusing but he kept me interested in the subject. The quizzes are copies of the practice ones posted, just numbers changed. He taught the class in a way that kept me engaged most of the time, his stories are great.

Loved him as a prof. By far my favourite of the semester. Yeah he'd get off topic and flustered and get into funny stories but he was so quirky and hilarious. If you actually go to class, follow along, and do the homework you should be good. Tests and quizzes are almost identical to practice ones.

He is really funny and clearly genuinely cares about students. If you took calculus in grade 12, you will do fine in this class. He seems very willing to help students. You do notes and learn concepts together in class and he goes over concepts with you. I found it easy to follow and understand most concepts immediately during class.

He can ramble a bit and be somewhat unclear, but is approachable and sets 6 hours a week for office time for you to go and talk to him if you need something. As well he's a large advocate for student learning groups and is really a good person, even if he is a bit scatterbrained.

Such a sweet professor!!

Gismondi is an amazing prof! Very kind, he really does want his students to do well and he sets up many times to meet with him. I struggle in math and I did not dread going to his lectures.

Such a nice guy. Talks a lot in lectures about unrelated things but gets through the content on time. Tries to make it as interesting as possible and his stories are usually pretty funny. Make sure to keep on top of homework otherwise it's hard to catch up for tests. I would've failed the class if he didn't bump everyone's final marks by 2%.

He sets up the course for everyone to succeed. He is very much for the students. Very easy and simple class. Just do the homework, DON'T procrastinate and his class is easy. Only 2 tests and if you do better on the final the tests don't count. He tends to go off on tangents not about math, but it makes the lectures more fun to listen to.

Amazing prof! You can tell he really loves math and tries to share his love to help you understand. He is extremely considerate when it comes to re-grading term tests, which makes students' jobs less stressful.

I've had Gismondi for two courses now and he is one of the greatest teachers I've ever had. He not only teaches the course material, but gives the gift of knowledge of all his students. He is visibly passionate about mathematics and teaching. He's the kind of teacher you never forget, even long after you forget the course.

A sweet, funny professor who would never refuse a question.

He's a very funny professor but sometimes he tends to get off topic. He goes too slow for students who have taken calculus in high school but too fast for ones who haven't. Speeds through integration so I needed to watch a youtube video to understand.

Amazing prof, he definitely makes math a little more bearable. His lectures can be confusing at times, but if you ever need clarification he is 100% there for you. His assessments can be pretty tough, and his grading criteria is pretty cut throat, but if you stay on top of it and you're pretty good at math you should get a good grade.

Gizmo is an interesting prof! Very energetic but sometimes confusing and tends to get distracted easily. Crams a lot of information into 1 lecture.

I really love Gismondi because he sees the broader perspective, the bigger picture, maybe spiritual. Approachable as well. At times, he gets lost in thought but WILL TO COME BACK to reality! Efficient and interesting. GREAT for those easily distracted!!!!! The only problem is: at least once a lecture he will teach but not keep it in camera view.

Good prof, but he likes to go off on inspirational "tangents". Material isn't too hard. There's 2 written term tests where you can get part marks, and 3 online quizzes. Do the homework and you'll be fine. "Math problems are easier than life problems" Wise words of Steve Gismondi

Gismo is an absolute gem. Gives the best inspirational life lessons at the most random times during class. He made this class bearable, despite it still being difficult concepts to grasp. We had complex assignments bi-weekly, but if you work as a group and go to his office to ask questions, he'll basically give you all the answers.

Gismondi is hilarious and unbelievably positive all the time. He's easily distracted and has trouble pacing the work sometimes. Other than that, I found the class to be about what I expected. It's math, you're gonna have to put in time and do work. Term tests were kinda tough and the final was pretty easy. The key is to use prior tests as guides.

Great teacher, had a low 70 in high school calculus, and ended up with an 88 in this class.

Good prof. He frequently got off topic during lectures which made it hard to focus, but when he was on topic he had very clear explanations. One of the most caring profs I've had, and always willing to help. Gave easy quizzes that were mark boosters, and midterms/final were reasonable.

Gismondi is a gem. He makes a difficult course manageable and genuinely cares about the students he teaches. He is accessible outside lectures and is willing to help you understand any concept no matter the complexity. The midterms were fair especially with the practice midterms he releases (make sure you do these). The final is more difficult.

Very nice and funny guy but I did not like his lectures. He went off on tangents all the time which made it hard to focus. I found this class very difficult despite excelling in math in high school (95+). You definitely have to put in the work every week.

Love him. so nice, funny, and energetic his notes are amazing super neat and easy to follow! would recommend him to anyone but sit in the front row so you can really absorb all of his good energy.

I really liked Gismondi. He does tend to go on a lot of tangents, but I found that to be a nice brain break from calculus during the 80 min, 8:30 class in War Mem. He genuinely cares about his students and is just generally a really nice person. The course notes and lectures were easy to follow and there were lots of examples.

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A little scatter brained but very approachable!

Gismondi is a great prof. He's very nice, caring, and approachable. He's definitely passionate about the material he teaches, thus making it a better environment in the class. The content, however, is difficult so don't skip class and make sure to use the resources provided (SLG, TA etc). if you have any questions as him! He'll be glad to explain.

Math has never been my forte but this class was made for an easy pass and Gismondi made it fun and exiting while you took it. He's funny, smart and knowledgable great guy!

gismondi is such a gem! although he goes off on tangent quite often during lectures, it is a nice break from the 80 minutes of calculus that you have to go through. Super helpful and the class is set up for success. such a nice guy!

Gismondi is the best professor Ive had. This is my second time having him and he always shows up to class with a smile on his face ready to deliver a great lecture with amazing enthusiasm. He is so greatly respected by students and he is so caring and actually wants to get to know the class. His teaching makes the 8:30 am class so worth it!

Gismondi really cares about his students. He has lots of office hours to give students the opportunity to get help. If you go to him, hell tell you what you need to know and clarify anything youre having difficulty with.

Best prof

best prof I've had so far he is so sweet and helpful. he always makes himself available for an hour after lecture to sit and answer questions or even talk. he is very helpful and understanding, if you ever need to take calc try and get him he was nothing but amazing

Professor Gismondi is wonderful. I struggled with math but I somehow got through it because of the extra help he gave us. He's a professor who acts like a human being. He understands how hard the adjustment is from High School to University, and he's compassionate when your putting in the work. He's personable and makes math less intimidating.

Need textbook and don't buy used. He wants you to succeed he post old midterm and USE them they are VERY helpful and very close to the one you will write. Must go to class but he makes lecture go by quickly because he's really nice and funny.

Super funny and nice but the hardest course ever!

MATH1080 - Overall a good introductory course. Lectures are pretty structured but can get messy. Textbook helps, mock exams are good practice. MATH2080 - A significantly harder course. Notes are all hand-written and a lot more messy than MATH1080. People switch programs because of this course. Attend lectures and take notes, and OFFICE HOURS HELP!

Great prof but hard course

the 1080 class is a joke in comparison to the 2080 class. With 1080 i went to maybe 3 lectures total, did basically no homework, and finished with 90. For math 2080 You absolutely need to go to class, and suplementary extra help is really worth it. This really felt like an intensive, university level math class. Good guy, very accesible.

Loved this professor. He was so funny and a really nice person. Honestly, I do not like math but the way he talked about it and visualized functions and derivatives really spiked my interests and inspired me to learn more. Highly recommend.

Super fun guy, makes lots of funny comments that make long lectures bearable. Although the lectures are pretty boring (I mean, it is calculus), he really does care about the content and always listens to students' comments.

Great guy

Cutest prof you will ever have and he always has funny stories that help to make long lectures more bearable. He has office hours after each class making him easily accessible and answers all questions. Labs are supper important as questions are taken from them for tests/exams. I highly recommend doing practice tests as many questions are identical

Gismondi is the, in my opinion, one of the kindest teachers at guelph. He really cares about you and wants everyone to succeed. He works through examples at a good speed but will stop at any point if you have any questions at all. Amazing teacher!

I really liked his way of teaching and he's one of my favourite profs at this university. The term tests are very similar to the ones he posts online and are focused on material from labs.

Gismondi was a great prof! He got off topic and distracted often during class time, but always finished the notes on schedule. He really screwed us over on the exam this past semester. But the midterm tests were very fair, and almost identical to the ones online. Best of luck, cant say Im sad that this class is over for good!

This is a great prof that made 830 lectures bearable for an hour and twenty minutes of calculus. The final was a curveball but Gismondi was a good prof. Make sure to follow along with the modules and stay on top of it because it goes quickly.

For all the profs of math1080, gismondi is definitely the best, but that doesn't change that the course is extremely difficult. His notes are very thorough and you can find him outside of class for help, but he teaches some concepts like he assumes everyone took grade 12 calc and has basic knowledge.

This review is for the online version of this course. The online lectures are recorded in case you miss them. He is accessible outside of class. The final exam is extremely difficult. Workload is not heavy.

STEVE ROCKS. gives great life advice, which means he can get carried away on tangents in lecture but its so fun. we had three online quizzes with unlimited attempts (encouraged to get 100%), two midterms and a final worth 43%. all open book, but final was very hard. it was his first year back in person, and im so glad i got to have him as my prof!

Amazing prof who cares about his students! Midterms were easy and he wants you to do well in the class.

Very fair assessments although last quiz is tricky with intervals but other than that all questions we fair game, 50% exam was a little scary but it was online .

Gigachad teacher, ez dubs

Gismondi makes this challenging math course bearable with his engaging lectures. Attendance is a must, as he doesn't post slides. The workload is manageable, and unstuck ai was a helpful study tool alongside the textbook.

I took Math 1080 online, best decision ever. Although very few grading opportunities, only 7 quizzes, a midterm and a final exam determined a final grade. All asynchronous, but not homework-heavy at all. If you took calculus in grade 12, just a review of it. All lessons are brought either by textbook or youtube videos. Very easy to navigate!

Great prof and so understanding. At the end of the semester I emailed him asking if I could redo a quiz and he allowed me another chance without hesitation. His lessons were short but they all had recommend homework from the textbook so you knew what to study. I think he had online hours but I never went. Also all tests and mid/exams are open book.