4.5

Thomas Dillon

Mathematics - Houston Community College (all campuses)

4.5
Quality
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Would Retake
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Would Retake

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He is very intelligent

MATH1314 - 5.0 rating

Professor Dillon really cares about his students

ALG1314 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

75%

Textbook Required

91%

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Reviews (135)
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MATH1325
Jan 19, 2005

Nice guy; I'm sure he's very smart; but a lousy teacher. Calculus w/Applications is a business class and he was an engineer. He never followed a lesson plan and was always jumping from one idea to another. Unless you know Calculus already, do not take him.

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STAT
Dec 22, 2005

this teacher is horrible! he doesnt have a clear lesson plan, he's very jumpy while explaining a concept. if you ask him a question, he trys to explain it, he ends up confusing you rather than clearing up your concerns. and he doesnt drop a student, even if you request him to, rather, he gives you an F for the semester!

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STAT
Jan 9, 2006

MR. DILLON IS A VERY EASY PROFESSOR. HE WILL HELP YOU ONE ON ONE IF YOU HAVE ANY PROBLEM. YOU HAVE AN ADVANTAGE TO GET AN EASY A JUST AS LONG AS YOU GO TO CLASS AND LEARN YOUR MATERIAL. THAT IS WITH EVERY OTHER CLASS. IF YOU WANT TO LEARN AND GET AN A TAKE MR. DILLON.

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STATISTICS
Jan 6, 2006

Difficult subject matter made easy. Dillon had a flexible grading policy that encouraged students to work outside the classroom on projects and materials that enhanced the experience.

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MATH1342
Jan 11, 2006

Explains things very well, assigned homework is not overwhelming and helps alot.

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MATH1302
Jan 11, 2006

Great teacher who really cares about what he does. He has a passion for math and tries to explain concepts in a way that everyone will understand and relate to..he is more interested in you understanding the problems then anything. Probably the best math teacher I've ever had.

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ALG1
Jan 11, 2006

helpful in the classroom, fast paced but will review for the confused, Uses grading scheme to benefit thoes who study the material but need not waste time on repetitive homework, so u can focus on your needs..I nearly failed the final exam, if not for teaching style would have failed altogether, passed w/ B overall ..

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ALG1
Jan 11, 2006

Great teacher who ensured that the students understood the subject matter by encouraging participation in class and always showing a willingness to teach one on one. Taught in ways made easier for everyone to comprehend the different material covered in class.

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MATH1342
Jan 11, 2006

I considered him an IDEAL professor. He explains the topic clearly & makes a comparison. He makes the effort to finish all the chapters inspite of Katrina & Rita. He takes the time to explain materials which are not clear.

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MATHALG
Jan 11, 2006

Explains material well, he assigns HW, but I think if he didn't I probably wouldn't do HW. I believe I ended up getting an A or B. Overall I would recommend!!!

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MATH1324
Jan 11, 2006

Enjoyed the class - learned a lot.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Jan 11, 2006

Exceptional instructor. Explains the material thoroughly and reviews with the student on an individual level as necessary. Mr. Dillon is the reason I passed College Algebra, after several tries. Would highly recommend taking HIS course over any other instructor.

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STATISTICS
Jan 11, 2006

the textbook is your best friend for this class, because he base the lectures on it, assigned (lots of) homework with it, and use very similar book problems on the tests.overall, good teacher and easy class.

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Jan 11, 2006

Mr. Dillon is a great professor. I took the 10 week summer session & it was fast paced but he still took time to answer questions & give reviews. Tests are not too hard but you do have to study and do your homework. He knows his stuff and for college algebra he is definitely the one to take.

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MATH1324
Jan 12, 2006

I would recommend this class and also be prepared to do HW because you get lots and lots of this which helps during exams since some of the Qs comes from the HW.

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BUSCAL
Jan 13, 2006

Professor Dillon was a wonderful Teacher. Math is not my best subject, but his class made it intresting and I actually learned. Professor Dillon is really dedicated to makeing sure his students leave his class, not only with a good grade, but a better apreciation for math.

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FINITEMATH
Jan 25, 2006

Mr Dillon was a very helpful proffessor through out the coarse of the semester. He will give extra time and length to any problems that were required. Outstanding way of grading and very friendly. I would recommend this instructor to everybody..... Full Thumbs Up from me

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MATH1342
May 9, 2006

Makes a complicated subject easier to understand. Works with the students to understand the material. Great teacher!

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MATH1342
May 15, 2006

I very good teacher. He explained math in such a way that I was able to understand. I am glad that he was selected to teach this class.

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MATH1314
May 16, 2006

Experienced. Knows and loves Math. Doesn't mind explaining material. Great attitude. Would recommend to other peers.

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MATH1314
Jun 19, 2006

Mr. Dillion is an awesome teacher. He is very helpful and understanding. He works with his students over and over until they understand the material covered. I would definitely recommend him to others. Also you do have to work hard as well.

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MATH308
Dec 10, 2006

Professor Dillon makes math class seem soo easy ... and his teaching techniques are amazing... he is also the best math teacher i have ever had :) :) :)

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INTROTOSTAT
Jun 21, 2006

Great Prof! Knows the material backwards and forwards, and does an excellent job explaining it! Highly recommend for anyone seriously looking to learn USEFUL and APPLICABLE knowledge about mathmatics and statistics.

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MATH0308
Dec 14, 2006

Mr Dillion is very helpful, detail and patience with his students. I enjoyed the class session very well.

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MATH1342
Dec 19, 2006

Prof Dillon is a fine teacher. He exhibits clarity of understanding for the subject, and explains it succinctly yet thoroughly. His tests are reasonable , yet lengthy. I never realized how long 10 problems could take to complete. He is structured yet offers adequate flexibility in helping students be successful. Thanks so much Prof Dillon.

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MATH0308
Dec 14, 2006

He is a very interesting professor. He is absolutely the person to take if you really want to learn Math. Mr. Dillon is also willing to help in anyway he can because he really wants u to pass. He's the best

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STATSMATH
Dec 19, 2006

Very conscientious. Was a pleasure to take his course.

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MATH0308
Dec 20, 2006

Mr. Dillon is conscientous about his work. He wants to see his students do well.

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STAT1342
Dec 28, 2006

He is very good at including all students in solving and working out problems with formulas that appear very confusing. His handouts for class and tests make it less stressful and easier to get a good grade and learn to apply statistics in everyday situations.

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MATH0308
Jan 3, 2007

he is very nice and cool

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MATH1432
Jan 7, 2007

Your class inspired me to do my best. I was discouraged at first, but with your lectures and teachings, I felt as if I could master all the concepts of statistics, which I eventually did.

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MATH2412
May 5, 2007

Mr. Dillon is an exciting teacher to learn from. He is very helpful to the students. He is very thorough, which helps us understand better.I really enjoyed his class. I would definitely recommend that if anyone is looking to take a math course see if Mr. Dillon is teaching. He really help his students on tests as well.I enjoyed learning this year.

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MATH2412
May 8, 2007

I think you should let students do some exercises in class. It is more effective than you just say every thing in class. You can let students do some exercises after you show them some examples. Or maybe you let students read the whole chapter at home, and you just teach about the main thing. Therefore, students'll have more time to do exercises.

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MATH1316
May 9, 2007

I haven't taken a math class in over 5 years and found this class difficult. He went too fast for me to follow, and I relied on the textbook to learn the concepts. However, HE definitely knows his stuff, and his English is good, too...very important quality in a teacher!

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MATH2412
May 9, 2007

He is very practical and patient

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MATH1316
May 10, 2007

This guy is great, he explains every single question with great clarity. I believe Tom is one of the best math teachers. He's cool, lay-back with students, and really responsible.

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MATH1316
May 14, 2007

He's Awesome!! He's very detailed and exlpains everything and will not move on until everyone understands. I hadn't taken a Math class in 10 years and I passed with a B. He's the best Math teacher/instructor that I've ever had.

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MATH2413
May 14, 2007

He is A Great Teacher ... Try To Take Him You Will See....

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MATH1325
Aug 13, 2007

Professor Dillon is a great instructor however calculus is extremely hard. Professor Dillon does everything he can to help and make sure you succeed...just don't give up and you will pass!

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MATH1325
Aug 15, 2007

Mr. Dillon is very cool. An excellent teacher who wants you to "get it," someway, somehow..lol. I enjoyed the class, however, his raw testing method was very different for me...no multiple choice questions!! I thought I was going to die. Overall, instruction was good and he is very helpful.

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MATH1325
Aug 18, 2007

Best math instructor, helpful loving and understanding. if you want to learn math and make an "A" you found the right teacher.

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MATH1325
Aug 15, 2007

He is a very professional and committed professor. We can learn a lot from his classes, but it requires dedication and attendance.

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MATH1325
Aug 18, 2007

I enjoyed Mr. Dillon's class this summer very much. I learned a lot as well. He is a great instructor, he really knows mathematics. He is very dedicated to teaching you and to help you learn the material. Calculus is not an easy course itself but Mr. Dillon really helps you understand it to succeed in the class. Overall he is a great instructor. J.

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CALC1325
Aug 19, 2007

I've had Mr. Dillon for Statistics and Business Calc. I am NOT a math person in the LEAST. Mr. Dillon is extremely enthusiastic about math and cares about his student's understanding of the subject. You might not get his first explanation, but he is more than happy to do what it takes for you to understand. The rest is up to you.

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MATH1325
Aug 19, 2007

I took Business Calculus, and I enjoyed the class! Mr. Dillon is a very respectful, and very professional teacher; in my class, he never left anyone behind; he took the time to go over things most teachers just assume students already know! Very clear and excellent teaching!! Thanks Mr. Dillon!

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MATH1325
Aug 20, 2007

It was a pleasure attending Mr. Dillon's class. His passion about math is contagious, and his commitment touches many students. It would be great if he reaches out more to the ones who are ready for more challenge.

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MATH1325
Aug 20, 2007

He is a very very nice professor. He definitely knows his stuff!!!!

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MATH1325
Aug 20, 2007

Proff.Thomas Dillon is an incredible instructor. I've always been paranoid of Math but he instilled confidence and resilience in me.I remember him taking time after class explainig a problem on the floor after class hrs and never seemed to be in a hurry.Approachable with a dynamic style to solving problems.He believed in making us better and he did

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MATH1325
Aug 23, 2007

I was very pleased with my professor and would take another class from Mr. Dillon.

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MATH1325
Aug 24, 2007

Prof.Dillon is also an engineer so his analytical tendencies come out when he teaches concepts and sometimes he goes off tangent. However, he very much so believes in helping students and definitely know what he's talking about. He doesn't just leave his students out to hang dry.

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CLASSSECTION
Aug 25, 2007

he is good teacher,kind,gentle

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MATH1316
Oct 13, 2007

He's a great professor...extremely helpful and kind

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TRIG1316
Dec 8, 2007

If you're looking for a challenge, but not a hard ass professor; then you will do well to take his class. His style of teaching is not all friendly, but if you can adapt to it you should do ok. I will recommed Mr. Dillon to anyone who likes to be pushed and enjoys it aswell. This class is not for lazy people, so pack your brains and enjoy!

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MATH1316
Dec 9, 2007

Made a difficult subject seem easy and understandable. Generous in grading. Occasionally what was taught and what was on test was not the same, but the generous grading made up for it.

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MATH1342
Dec 8, 2007

He is a very good professor. He is very very helpful. His goal is for you to succeed in math. He makes learning math easy.

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MATH1316
Dec 9, 2007

he's cool. he really helps his students. . .

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TRIG1316
Dec 11, 2007

Great professor! Went out of his way to help students w/ make up exams, fair grader, & treated us with respect! The Homework was the standard coursecompass, & exams did not match homework. We spoke to him about that, & he was receptive & gave reviews that where similar to the exams

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MATH1312
Dec 15, 2007

Not a master at teaching. If your learning relies on a professor's teaching, ignore him. His teaching - confusing, time management - poor. However, he's a good friend-like professor, plenty of make-up exams,very lenient. Not ideal for getting an A,so you have to work hard. I don't know, but he gave me an impression of an amateur teacher. Sorry, Tom

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MATH1314
Dec 18, 2007

Hes a great teacher in all possible ways he was so understanding with my problems that i coudlnt believe it myslef....you can make easy grades but best is to make use of him.... stick to his schedule and ud be blessed..

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MATH1316
Jan 8, 2008

Very good teacher, I was a little nervous at first about Trig but his teaching style was clear and somewhat simplified the subject. But remember you are in Trig, so he could only do so much. Lenient grader. Does get off schedule from time to time, but it's only to help the students. If he feels the class is not ready for an exam he may postpone it.

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MATH0312
Jan 18, 2008

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MATH1342
Jan 30, 2008

really understanding and helpful instructor he's really dedicatd to his teaching and students

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MATH0308
Feb 4, 2008

VERY FAST. DOES NOT SLOW DOWN YOU MUST BE RIGHT OUT OF HIGH SCHOOL AND KNOW YOUR MATH.

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MATH0308
May 9, 2008

HE'S TOO FAST! HE DOESN'T CARE WHETHER YOU GET IT OR NOT. IF YOU'RE WEAK IN MATH DON'T TAKE HIM.

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MATH1304
May 14, 2008

He was very informative. I had no idea how I was going to do in this class when it started, but he made it interesting and made sure that the subject matter was explained in such a way that it was easy to understand. I was very pleased with his teaching style and his sincere interest in us really learning the subject matter.

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MAHT0308
May 20, 2008

very helpfull and clear to understand

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MATH1314
Jun 1, 2008

Intelligent and well spoken. Not the easiest professor, but I'm in college to learn. I took him for Statistics and he made it as interesting as one can, which is highly neccessary when you are taking a class at 8 o'clock in the night.

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MATH0308
Aug 9, 2008

One of the very few teachers that absolutely loves what he teaches,wich is a must if one is to be good at their jobs.If only all teachers had this kind of passion! Two thumbs up professor Dillon !

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MATH0306
Aug 18, 2008

Mr. Dillon follows the book so if you do your homework, this class is extremely easy.

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MATH0312
Dec 13, 2008

Very helpful professor. He try his hardest to explain a question to make sure you understand, correspondingly, sometimes, slow down the progress of entire class (cannot blame on him). You can choose not to attend classes, but you will missed a lot of materials. Not easy A class, yet he create your interest in Math. RECOMENDED!

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MATH0308
Dec 12, 2008

MR. D was Heaven sent! I was nervous about math after being out of school for over 20 years but his passion for his teaching made me a better student. I left his class with a better understanding and more confidence in math. I will try to take his class for future math classes and if he's teaching them.

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MATHS1314
Dec 16, 2008

Great teacher! will definitely recommend him. He likes teaching maths and knows what he the subject. Creates a wonderful environment for learning and is very helpful. I enjoyed the class a lot.

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MATH1314
Jan 5, 2009

He was nice :] he takes time out to teach you. Definetly recommend him!

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MATH1314
May 17, 2009

He is a great and knowledgeable prof in Math. He is quick repond in email either. If you have any issue, email him and you will get a feedback in the same day. Moreover, If you follow what he teaches in class, you'll be fine. If you want to get knowledge in Math, I highly recommend him.

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MATH1314
May 28, 2009

Very helpful. Takes time to explain problems to you. Very understandable about personal problems and funny.

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MATH1314
Jun 1, 2009

Mr Dillon is a good teacher. He is very helpful, however you have to work hard to pass his class. His class is fun anc challenging you must stay focus, do your assignments and homework and you will succeed. I will recommend Mr Dillon anytime. Remember success does not come by wishing but by hard work and a sound mind.

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MATH1324
Sep 15, 2009

Thomas dillon is really fun but he not really good at finite 1324. he confused everybody in my class rite now.and he not give multiple choice.thats crazy.u have to solve the problem by hand.i cant get my refund back becuz its too late to drop class.but money can't stop me to drop.i need s.o good.if u want to take finte 1324 please dont take him.

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MATH0312
Oct 7, 2009

GOOD TEACHER.

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MATH1324
Dec 9, 2009

I took Finite twice with other profs & was not successful. Im not going to say his class is "easy", but nothing in life is easy. He is a WONDERFUL professor! Very understanding, willing to help, uses book so u can go home&study his lectures from the book.FOCUS, study outside of class & communicate to him! He actually made me like math, kinda haha:)

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MATH1324
Dec 12, 2009

Friendly teacher,always understanding

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MATH1324
Dec 15, 2009

I do not dislike this man but unfortunately he is not great at teaching. Impatient(he expects you to be unrealistically fast at learning),rude(demeaning),he is ALWAYS 10 mins late to class and will keep class 10 mins late as a result but he does provide an efficient review for tests. I busted my a$$ and made a B and am normally an A student.

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MATH1324
Dec 16, 2009

I must say if you do your work and study for your tests you will do will. The only thing I can say is that the usage of the book is crazy and to be quite honest the book for this class was not that great. Prof. Dillon relies too much on the book so if there is a complaint will be the book. He was helpful to a certain extent. Not an easy A class

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MATH1324
Dec 23, 2009

I enjoyed Prof. Dillon class. Make sure you do your homework and keep up with him. He uses the book a lot. Maybe the book needs to be changed because I had to use outside sources to learn the material.

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MATH1324
Dec 23, 2009

He is a great professor. I took him for Finite math this past semester, didn't study as hard as i should of and pulled out with a C. He is very understanding of personal problems and responds to emails quickly and efficiently. Great professor wish he taught pre-calc. Recommended to all students.

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MATH1324
Dec 23, 2009

Professor is the best teacher around. Always ready to help. A little boring, but math is. Little late to class so that's really cool. Tests are easy, u have to be in class everytime unless u are really smart and know this stuff. Gives points on test for work done even if the answers wrong. :) GOOD PROFESSOR.

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STAT2301
Dec 23, 2009

You don't need the text book to learn. His lectures are great!

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MATH1342
Dec 24, 2009

Thomas was very encouraging and enthusiastic about his teaching. I really enjoyed his class and I learned a lot from him.

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MATH1342
Dec 24, 2009

Pros: He enjoys teaching and will truly try to help you with any problem you have until it is solved. This is rare in college. Cons: He uses too many examples on easy stuff and on occasion skipped over vital links to understand a problem. This is common with math professors. Overall, I would recommend him, but you have to work for your grade.

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MATH1324
Dec 24, 2009

Best Professor of math that I ever had. I extremely recomend it.

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MATH1314
Jan 13, 2010

He's a nice teacher. I didn't buy the book and still did well in the class. Pay attention and take good notes.

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MATH1324
Jan 14, 2010

GOOD TEACHER.EASY A

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MATH1325
Mar 25, 2010

not easy at all. don't recommend to students who want to finish class early, sometimes he makes you feel sleepy

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MATH1324
May 12, 2010

Simply the best prof. in Maths. He has all the qualities of teaching; understand, fair,and respect. The mode of teaching is second to none and make students to participate in class. I think he should be taking upper level math and i'm sure it will be priceless to both students and HCC. You get more than your money worth in this class. Good mentor.

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CALCAL
Jun 5, 2010

Mr. Dillion is an oustanding teacher who really cares about students. He gives great illustrations and examples to help students understand. I'm not great in math, but understood calculus better than ever under his instruction. You won't regret it- enroll now!

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MATH1325
Jun 20, 2010

He is Cool if you can mannage math. he teaches the way you want and ask if you have any questions. always there to help. I would recommend him to everyone.

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MATHCALC
Jun 20, 2010

awesome overall. wanted us to learn and made everything cyrstal clear. i would take him for all my math classes if i could

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MATH1324
Jun 21, 2010

The Best Teacher i have ever had. At first I was scared because i heard from my friends that class is very hard, and the teacher you got made this class complicated for students. but this is not true. very helpful, motivate students to learn and make work easier, so students get more interest. i recommend this teacher for sure. he is piece of cake

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MATH1314
Jun 21, 2010

Math isn't my favorite subject to begin with. I was a bit overwhelmed..my mistake in taking a one day a week 3 hour class which sort of burnt me out. However he explains any problem you don't understand. Overall he is very reasonable. Just be sure to attend class and be consistent with your hw.

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MATH1325
Jun 21, 2010

Despite the topic being challenging, the professor was able to make it crystal clear and very interesting. Lessons were dynamic and fun. I needed this class as my finance master pre-req. So, no more undergrad math classes for me. If I needed to, I would definetely want Mr. Dillon as my teacher again.

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MATH1324
Jun 21, 2010

he is a great and helpful instrocture i ever had.he always would help you to understand the material and never make fun of u.i recommend this teacher to everyone that goes to college

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MATH1324
Jun 21, 2010

AWOSOME.A LIL SERIES BUT HELPFULL.FOCUS ON UR MATHLAB AND U READY TO GET AN A

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MATH1325
Jun 23, 2010

He is a very good, helpful,comfortable, and impartial instructor. His method of teaching is very easy and understandable. He gives test questions that cover the chapters and question types, which are tought in the classes. I heartily recommend this intructor to all of you for math courses.

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MATH1324
Jun 28, 2010

Extremely helpful. Works with all his students and gives you more than a fair chance to make a passing grade. So grateful for his interest in teaching. Will definitly take him for my next math class.

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MATH1314
Aug 15, 2010

good teacher for mathmetacians but for lamens students have a hard time depending on the subject of keeping up.

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MATH1314
Aug 26, 2010

He is great professor

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MATH1314
Aug 26, 2010

Very fair and helpful. He wants his students to really get the material.

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MATH1314
Aug 26, 2010

I haven't been in a math class for years, so I was a little behind others in the class. I thought this class was really good. The summer class is harder because you have less time in class and more time out of class. Which if your not self disapplined to sit down and study, it might be harder for you. Tom was fair and cared about his class.

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MATHSUMM
Aug 27, 2010

His class is great and very helpful.

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MATH1314
Oct 15, 2010

Very good professor. If you're like me that ask how is math going to help us? or when am I going to use this? then take his class. He will relate what you do in class to real life scenarios. I took his class in the summer and got an "A" without a book because it's too expensive, although i do recommend it.

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MATH1314
Dec 21, 2010

This is one of the best professor I've ever seen, he took his time to make sure you understand the material. Extremely helpful, if any student fail his class, they need to check that student out, because you can never pass maths anywhere else. That's how helpful he was, in making sure you get it.

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MATH1314
Dec 24, 2010

if you were fail this class, i'm sure you are the best unlucky and bad student in the world

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MATH1314
Jan 12, 2011

he makes a lot of mistakes while in class

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MATH1314
Jan 18, 2011

As an international student with limited English understanding, he made things very clear to me.Thanks a lot!

4.0
2.0
MATH0312
May 18, 2011

The best professor i ever had, I love the way he explains the problems, I never likes math before but with him I had changed my mind..I recommend him to anyone who wants to succeed in math

4.0
2.0
MATH0312
May 23, 2011

He was alright, just an interesting character though.

5.0
2.0
MATH0312
May 24, 2011

He's a nice guy, I like his teaching method. I would recommend him in a heart beat.

5.0
2.0
MATH0312
May 24, 2011

He is a nice guy. I like his teaching method. Best math professor I ever had. He will make sure you understand math. I would recommend him in a heart beat!

5.0
1.0
MATH1314
Aug 9, 2011

Wonderful professor, his class was very easy. I really recommend him if you want to pass this class.

5.0
2.0
MATH1314
Aug 11, 2011

Professor Dillon was enthusiastic about math and very knowledgable. He was concerned about us knowing the material. Good math teacher!

5.0
2.0
MATH1314
Aug 16, 2011

Very good teacher. He gives all students every opportunity to be successful. If you fail this class it's because you did not try or pay attention. Do the work and go to class and you will pass.

5.0
4.0
ALG1314
Aug 16, 2011

Good teacher kept interest throughout class

4.0
2.0
MATH1314
Aug 24, 2011

He was cool, came in late a lot though, but he works a lot (works in Clear Lake then drives to Stafford for class). I personally found the class dull because I knew the information before hand so I played games on my phone and passed with a B. This was a 10 week course but it felt so long and dragged out because its 5 chapters in 10 weeks.

5.0
2.0
MATH2413
Aug 29, 2011

BEST PROFESSOR EVER. HELPFUL AND EASY IF YOU WANT TO PASS. JUST HAVE YOUR FULL ATTENTION IN CLASS AND TRUST ME YOU WILL DEFINITELY PASS. HE IS FUNNY, MAKES CLASS VERY INTERESTING AND YOU WILL NOT REGRET TASKING THIS PROFESSOR. I'M DRIVING ALL THE WAY FROM COLLEGE STATION TO TAKE THIS PROFESSOR SO IT GIVES YOU AN IDEA HOW BAD ASS HE IS.

4.0
1.0
MATH2413
Dec 22, 2011

Really good Professor, as a teacher and in person. Have makes ups for most test and clearly understands your priorities. Had skip one test due to student conference and he let me take a make test. I would totally recommend him for Calculus due to his clearity. His notes are electronic so they are available to student at any time they want it.

5.0
1.0
MATH2413
Jan 4, 2012

i took calculus by Tom. He is a really nice professor. teaching is clear. tests are very easy, gives chance to get some extra credits. but online assignment is hard for some excellent students who want more challenge. I got A+ from him. He relates your material to some carriers, very helpful. High recommend if u plan major in Engineering .

5.0
3.0
MATH1314
Jan 13, 2013

He is very intelligent. He knows what he teaches, which is different from most teachers. He was really eager to teach and tried hard to let students know what he was teaching. It is worthwhile taking his class if a student wants to learn algebra.

4.0
2.0
MATH1314
Jan 15, 2013

One of the best teachers I've had. He is very patient and understanding to your needs. he gives you the opportunity to make up missed test and gives constructive feedback if you are willing to learn and understand the material. If you take Math 1314, look up Prof. Tom Dillon, awesome dude!!

5.0
4.0
MATH1342
Dec 13, 2018
Would take again

Great professor!! Makes math so easy.

Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
3.0
4.0
MATH1342
Grade: A+
Jan 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took Professor Dillon for statistics. He mentioned it had been years since he had taught the subject so he would always get confused throughout the lecture. He came off rude many times throughout the semester to students, which I did not like. He assigned a project last minute without it being on the syllabus which was so frustrating!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH1325
May 25, 2019
Would take again

Thomas is a very good teacher. He encourage you to do good in the course and he takes care of your neeeds as a student . I recommend you to take class with him he would of work with you to pass his class.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
ALG1314
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2019
Would take again

Professor Dillon really cares about his students! Being a dual credit student, I was really nervous to start college but he made my experience better. He is an easy teacher who gives you partial credit and makes sure you understand every single step. I finished with an A on the class.I guarantee you will pass if you do his online homework!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ALG1314
Grade: A+
Aug 2, 2020
Would take again

Mr. Dillon is very knowledgeable in his field. He has made great use of technology to convey an accurate and intelligible lecture during COVID. If you are serious about your grade and it is reflective in your participation and attendance, you will be recognized and will pass. He genuinely cares if you care. Exam reviews provided. Great instructor.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH1314
Grade: A
Aug 18, 2020
Would take again

He was an amazing professor, always helpful and quick to answer emails. I would Definitely take him again.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
2.0
4.0
MATH1324
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He's late to class most of the time, rushed through lectures, & unresponsive via email & remindme. At one point he told the class verbatim, "we will not get through the material if I show you how to do this step by step" which begs the question, why am I paying for this class? Questions on the final did not reflect HW or exam reviews. Do not take.

4.0
4.0
MATH1324
Grade: B-
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

Definitely was a hard class if you did not attend his lectures. Some material that was in the final we did not review. The last few rests he did lockdown browser with webcam. Often late to class. Many students kept asking questions when they did not understand the material and towards the end everything felt rushed. Most grades are major exams.

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