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MTH107 - 5.0 rating“Trunkhill is the greatest math professor you can take”
STATS107 - 5.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
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Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
32%
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MTH
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(1)STATISTICS
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(2)STATS
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(5)MTH112
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(15)FINITE
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4.0
MTH240
3.5
MTH130
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STAT100
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Reviews (128)
good guy
Mr. Trunkhill was an excellent teacher, offered plenty of work time and was very lenient. Probably one of the best math courses I've ever taken. Thanks, Mr. Trunkhill.
Made stats class so easy to get through, he was very thorough and clear in his teaching
Mr. Trunkhill is awesome! I only took his course online, but he still managed to be very knowledgeable about the material and very responsive to and available for any student questions. The course project showed math is more than numbers too.
Mr Trunkhill is easily the best Math teacher I have ever had, he took a very difficult subject in Calculus and made it very clear and simple.
This was the best math class I have ever taken. Mr Trunkhill is awesome!!
I never thought I would pass a class with decent grades until I took Mr. Trunkhill. Math is very challenging for me but he knows how to break down equations for anyone to understand. Math was a barrier but because of his outstanding teaching, I was able to conquer my fears and take another MTH class
Totally awesome class and he explained everything thoroughly. Funny guy too.
For anyone who has trouble with math, take his class. He's got a sense of humor and is very fun. His class wasn't boring at all and was he made it easy to understand the material
He is an awesome guy! I stink at math, but I got an A in his class. Very thourough and great with examples. Very compassionate about his job!
Trunkhill is so good at getting the people who are bad at math to pass his class!!!
I just plain hate math, but, he made this class alright.
Trunkhill is awesome, I wish I would have had him in high school. He really takes time to make sure that you can understand the material.
He is an awesome teacher. I reccommend him to EVERYONE who has to take a class that he is teaching!
He is an awesome teacher! I reccomend him to ANYONE who has to take a math class. You can tell he loves what he does and really cares about his students. Bill is a great guy.
I never fully realized how good of a teacher Trunkhill was until I transfered to a different school. If I had to send out 3 thank you cards when I graduate he would surely get one.
I really enjoyed this class! He's very very helpful and good at breaking things down and making sure you understand what's going on. Exams are challenging yet fair, they never ever test something that you have not covered. I never felt uneasy about aproaching him.
Very helpful, makes it easy to understand, makes learning Trig fun (YAY). Exams were ok, just study. Everything on the exams were covered, nothing tricky or nothing pops out of nowhere on the exam.
This man is a excellent teacher. Take interest and you will do well.
Best teacher I've ever had hands down. He cares so much about his students and really wants them to understand the material. I've had a lot of good teachers in the past but he takes the cake :-)
Fantastic teacher! Explains things very clearly, spends extra time in areas he thinks some students may have a harder time with. Always very helpful, well organized and happy to answer questions. I would love to take more math classes from him.
Good teacher, explains things really well. For a math teacher he has a good sense of humor too, which is refreshing. He isn't afraid to make subtle jokes about his colluges and higher ups as well as share some funny personal stories. He doesn't really follow the book, and creates his own worksheet packets, but you'll learn the same material.
As far as the ability to teach, this man is the greatest I have seen, EVER! Can actually predict where students will have issues, very strong understanding of what he teaches. The man's classes are so good they fill up real quick. A legendary teacher.
I hate any kind of math! Lets just say I'm really not gifted in that department. But I will tell you this much he is by far one of the most understanding teachers I may have ever had. He loves what he does and is willing to do what it takes to help every student pass as long as you show the effort!
I took his business calculus class, and surprisingly it wasnt that bad. He is expremely helpful and is an awesome teacher. He is always open to questions and will do anything to make sure you understand what he's teaching. I would highly recommend him.
Trunkhill did what 3 other instructors couldn't do for me before him. He taught me how to understand Trigonometry. He even explained concepts difficult for me to grasp after class. A+ instructor.
BEST TEACHER IS THE WORLD. He is very smart and really makes math fun. He applies all the concepts to really life. He wants his students to succeed and does a great job at doing so. I really didnt like math much in HS but Mr Trunkhill made it so enjoyable. I would take calc forever if he was the teacher. Its to bad he wasnt my teacher in HS.
BEST TEACHER EVER! Like every else has said, great sence of humor. Always tells stories that are really interesting and passes the time. most importantly, he relates all the class work to real life situations so its easy to understand. I wish he tought other subjects..
I agree with everyone, AWESOME TEACHER!! I took his stats class thinking maybe I would be decent at that becasue I suck at all other types of math..he is really great at explaining material and will do ANYTHING to help you understand! He is really nice and funny, very relatable and concerned about his students! He is really cute too! You MUST go to
Took him for Trig and Stats. I love this guy! He's such an amazing teacher. You actually understand math when its coming out of his mouth. Seriously. He's smart, clear, a fun guy to talk to, and ...what else is there to say. He's the best teacher I have EVER had....EVER!
Best teacher at Waubonsee I have had for math. He really knows what he is talking about, and makes it easy to understand.
Mr. Trunkhill is the man. No homework to turn in or mandatory attendance. He explains the material so well if you're on a budget for books no need for one because he's just that good. Never did I think trig would be this fun.
By far he is the best math teacher ive ever had,his funny and is really helpful when your struggling in class. I would def recommend this instructor.
Took this class online. Loved it. Very encouraging teacher. Presented each new lesson simply and effectively. He answered email questions promptly, eliminating any confusion. As an engineering student, I worried halfway through I wasn't learning enough. But reviewing the text I saw how many probs i could solve. I wasn't used to learning that easy.
I thought this class was going to suck but he explained the material very well. he is the BEST math teacher i have EVER had! take him if u can!
Had him for stats. Wish there were more points in the course, but did an amazing job teaching with no surprises on any tests. Fun guy and keeps class interesting.
Probobly one of the best math teachers he explains things very clearly and makes sure that there is no confusion. He is very funny and extremely helpful if you are worried about taking a math class take Trunkhill he explains everything clearly...amazing teacher!!
It's true! He is definitely the best teacher!! He knows math and really knows how to teach!! He will make sure you understand what you are learning! You never turn in homework only challenge problems that are done in class and he gives you the answer to make sure you are doing right! I love his stories! He is the best teacher ever!
great teacher, makes class fun
Mr. Trunkhill is a really fun teacher. He tells funny stories and makes class extremely easygoing. It was fun to learn trig with him and will definetly look for his name when i take calculus 3
MR. TRUNKHILL IS AMAZING. He is so kind, and understanding and easy going. The calc concepts should have been confusing, but somehow he explains it and it is just crystal clear! He is such a smart man, and a truly wonderful teacher. I wish I could take him for every math class. He could make rocket science easy to understand. :)
Best math teacher I have ever had. Show up to class and do the homework (even though it's not collected) and you will receive a decent grade. He explains everything perfectly. Can't go wrong with Trunkhill! He tells funny stories during class to.
Awesome teacher! Enjoyed going to class and he always had funny stories to tell. He is a great teacher and is always willing to help out students! Would recommend taking this teacher!
Took this class Spring of 2010 as a prereq for my pharmacy doctorate program. Learned so much so easily and now am helping all my struggling classmates with my notes and homework from the talented Mr. Trunkhill in an upper level statistics course. If Waubonsee doesn't tenure this teacher they are nuts.
Best teacher at Waubonsee in my opinion. Trunkhill is the nicest professor you could have, as well as being funny, helpful, and very clear with what you need to do to do well in his class.
Hands down the absolute best teacher at Waubonsee! He is helpful and understanding. Trunkhill takes the time to make difficult concepts clear to understand and easy to learn. He also tells funny stories during class (: If he teaches the math class you need I would highly recommend taking him without a doubt.
I suck at math and he actually got me to understand it.He is very helpful and just all around awesome.He is not your normal serious math teacher.He is very fun!If you don't understand math, he is a MUST!!
Best teacher at WCC, he helps when you need it and explains problems very well. He also has a lot of funny stories to tell and they aren't boring at all. The class was pretty tough but Trunkhill was awesome.
in my life never knew i could actually understand any subject that has to do with calculations, but mr trunkhill proved me wrong and made it so simple and easy for me. Thank you and once again thank you for your patience and kind minded heart. words will be enough to thank you, but God will surely reward you for being there for your student.
Best teacher at WCC by far. I wish he taught many more courses here but oh well.
great teacher, best math teacher ive had so far. funny and extremely helpful. definitely recommend. best math teacher at WCC by far.
By far, he is the best math professor I think I've had. Took him online for trig, I'm IN his calc1 class right now, and next semester, I'll be in his stats. He walks you through using baby steps, homework is never due, but make sure you don't miss his class because he basically throws points at you for coming. You'd be silly not to take his class!
I took Statistics. I've always proclaimed to be math iliterate. Well, Mr. Trunkhill was such a fascinating teacher i Love math now. He really breaks down the work and makes it understandable. you must show up to class - if you miss one lesson you miss the fundamentals for the next.
Very good teacher, easy to understand. He makes something as insane as Statistics seem really easy and even includes real life examples. TAKE HIM!!
Mr Trunkhill is one of the best teachers at Waubonsee. He's just so positive and friendly it's hard not to like him. He made difficult trig so concepts easy to understand, and his tests are challenging without being overly hard. Plus, he's got tons of interesting stories.
Trunkhill is my favorite teacher Ive had in college. Even if your bad at math, he will make it clear to you! He presents the material in a way for EVERYONE to learn - regardless of your skill level. Always availbable for help during office hours. I would recommennd him to ANYONE taking math. Homework is optional, come to class for easy points
Trunkhill was professor for multiple calculus classes and differential equations. Favorite teacher throughout entire undergrad and grad degrees, hands down.
Mr Trunkhill is an awesome teacher! He's always willing to help but you shouldn't even need it. His class lectures are so clear and comprehendable. Homework is never due and some people can get away without even doing it as his classes explain everything so well. 80% of your grade is from the 4 tests while the other 20% from in class problems
We are only 4 weeks in to the semester and this professor is already my all time favorite. Math is not my best subject and he makes it so easy to understand that I actually like math now. HIGHLY reccommend this teacher!
I LOVED HIM! He was such a great teacher. He is extremely helpful and nice and tells funny stories to keep class interesting. He doesn't grade homework. I had his class at 8 am and I'm not a morning person but his class was definitely bare able. Probably my favorite professor highly recommend him!
Before taking this class I was nearly traumatized to take calculus because I never really liked math. Taking Prof. Trunkhill was one of the best decisions I have made so far in college. He explains difficult concepts in ways that anyone could understand. Seriously the BEST math professor anyone could ever have!!! I wish he was teaching calc 2!!!
Best math teacher ever!!!! This guy knows how to teach. The passion he has for teaching is amazing! He really knows how to make math fun. He has a lot of pride in seeing his students do well. Just an outstanding professor!
Trunkhill is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Math is not my best subject, but he makes it so easy. He is very smart and so sweet. All of his stories are so funny. He keeps the class entertaining, but we learn at the same time. He also gives daily challenge problems worth points, which is helpful. I highly recommend taking him.
This teacher is AMAZING!!!!!! I've had him for almost a whole semester and I LOVE THE CLASS!! if you can definitely take your math with him!!
This guy is the best math teacher I have every taken!!His teaching style is unreal and he is very helpful if you need it. I got an A+ in his class b/c he taught so well. Take good notes and listen in his class and you will do very well.
I haven't taken a math class in 10 years and Trunkhill was great! He makes math so much fun. He is by far the best math teacher I have ever taken!! His teaching style is unreal. If you take good notes and listen you'll get an A no problem.
He is by far, my favorite professor. I'm at a university now taking calc 3 and oh man do I miss him. I wish he was my math professor for every class. Clear, straight to the point, and exams cover everything he teaches. He's perfect and I'm in love with him.
This is easily the best math teacher I've ever had. His near perfect score on here is no accident. The hottness rating on the other hand... lol hes like 50. Super cool dude, nice, and fantastic lecturer.
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Prof. Trunkhill makes math fun and easy. His lectures are very clear and he has a great attitude and I always look forward to going to his class. Very funny guy and very helpful. Any classes he's available for I would take in a heartbeat.
Awesome professor! I had him for Calc 1, and absolutely loved the class. Even the other students who did not enjoy math, enjoyed his class. He related the information in an easy, understandable manner and related it to real life situations constantly. The best calculus professor I've had yet!
One of my favorite teachers ever. He is always ready for your questions and is very encouraging and detailed in his explanations. He's super funny and is full of awesome stories. He is obviously thrilled about math and made me like it too! I would take any subject he teaches!
Trunkhill is the best math teacher I have EVER had. If I could take this man as my math teacher for every course at wawa god knows I would. His tests are very fair and so is his homework. You're allowed to use a note card and a calculator for his exams. He made calc one the easiest classes I have taken. He's absolutely amazing.
I have always struggled in math, this was the first class I have taken that made sense. As long as you show up, take good notes, and try you WILL get at least a C.
Trunkhill is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. He thoroughly explains the concepts in his lecture and gives lots of assignments for practice. I expected Calculus I to be very hard, but Trunkhill did such a great job explaining that I understood everything. SHOW YOUR WORK on the tests and he will be generous with partial credit.
Wow, Trunkhill is the #1 mathematics Professor at Waubonsee for a REASON! He is absolutely amazing! He teaches exactly what you need to know, clearly how to do it, and that's it! He does not have an ego, his tests are exactly what you learned in class and on the HW. Math is not intimidating. He is amazing, the real deal, take only him, he's #1!!
Professor Trunkhill is my favorite teacher
By far the best math teacher I've ever had. I will take his classes for every math credit that I require. Do not miss class or you can easily fall behind. This is not his fault, it is just the nature of math courses. Highly recommend him, especially if you enjoy math to any amount.
Trunkhill is the best math teacher at Waubonsee ! I really recommend anyone to take his class if possible. He will help you out with anything if you ask him. Taking math with him has really made everyone understand math, even if one hates it. I seriously do believe that he enlightens his students and has been one of the best teachers I've taken
best teacher at waubonsee. He teaches math where it is understandable. He's always there if you need him in his office, and he will give you all of his time up just to help you. His classes usually fill up on the first day, so make sure you register on time. DO NOT take another teacher.
Professor Trunkhill is by far the best math professor I've ever had. He's always there to explain things to you so that anyone can understand. I took off some points because his exams aren't always very clear especially the general knowledge questions. I found stats to be very easy. I only wished he would have rounded my grade to an A (1.5% away).
BEST MATH TEACHER EVER!!! Trunkhill is amazing at explaining topics in a simple straight-forward way. No over-explaining, which makes things easy to understand. He is highly respected by students, and always makes the tests fair(maybe a little too fair). His classes fill up fast, so make sure to register on the first day!!! Second day is all full.
He is the BEST Math Professor at Waubonsee. THe best one.
I took this class at 7:35am and he managed to keep me awake. His lectures are very clear, and he is so passionate about what he teaches. Throughout his lectures he throws in some of his real life stories, which keeps the class interesting.
If you are one of those students who really hates school/bad at math/give less of a crap about lectures, SIGN UP for this class. Mr. T doesn't require you to buy the textbooks cause they are too expensive (thank god), he always has funny stories (ask about the rockets), and makes math SO MUCH EASIER to learn. literally the best class at this school
I've always had terrible experiences with math classes in the past. Professor Trunkhill was my very first math teacher that I've ever had, that actually made me UNDERSTAND what I was doing. He's SUPER clear, and will repeat things that are confusing at first. Not only all of these things, but he's hilarious as well. Definitely reccommend!
Professor Trunkhill is one of the best teachers I've ever had. He is hilarious, his lectures are clear and he makes difficult concepts easy to understand. He is super passionate about math which makes learning so much easier. Definitely would recommend taking him!
Professor Trunkhill was probably the best math teacher I have ever had. He explains everything clearly so you understand the material with ease. He is also hilarious and tells many funny stories. If you show up, understand the material; you'll pass
Best teacher ever!!!!
One of the best teachers at the school! His lectures are very entertaining. He explains concepts very clearly. There is a reason why his classes fill up fast! Take him - you won't regret it!
I loved professor Trunkhill. I would recommend taking him
HANDS DOWN THE BEST MATH TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD.
Trunks is by far the best math teacher I have ever had. I took AP Stats in highschool and a lot of it was way over my head, but those same concepts seemed as clear as day when he explained them! Doing your homework is important for this class! It can make or break your grade, and it's all pretty easy. Don't slack on it like I did!!!
Professor Trunkhill is the best math teacher I have ever had. I suck at math and this guy makes it make sense! Such a cool guy! Class is not boring! He makes Stats interesting and understandable. He is a smart guy and knows how to teach well. More math teachers should teach like him! The Best.
Trunkhill is literally THE BEST teacher ever. He teaches the material in a way that is easy to understand. He is very understanding. He wants you to succeed. He is hilarious and tells awesome stories that somehow relate to the lecture. He makes learning about Stats fun. If you're gonna take any math class and this guy teaches it, take it with him!!
Mr. Trunkhill is the greatest math professor you can take. He is super nice, helpful, and clear when teaching. His class is also interesting and fun. I've struggles with math for years and Mr. Trunkhill was amazing !
Mr. Trunkhill is hands down the best math teacher I have ever had! He teaches in a way that everything makes sense. Not only does he teach the material well, he also give real world examples that show how and when the math is used. He tells great stories during his lectures that somehow relate to the topics, but also are a refreshing break. 10/10!!
Trunkhill is very understanding and will help all those in need. I already knew all the topics covered in class very well but yet I still came to class. He explains topics very well and explains every step. He has a lot of funny stories that actually relate to the topic which keeps the class entertained. Definitely would recommend 1000%
I love him. He is an amazing teacher who cares about his students. Definitely deserves a raise. So nice. Funny.
ALOT of people like him but when you get to know him better you will realize he's not as nice as he initially seems. I really, honestly thought he was better than this.
Trunks is AMAZING. I might be a little biased since Im a math major, but hes the best math teacher Ive ever had! Incredible teaching style that keeps the entire class interested. He pauses during lecture to tell funny stories, and makes sure everyone understands the material. You wont regret taking him!
Mr Trunkhill is the best math teacher EVER. He loves his job and it shows. Everything he teaches has a real life example and he makes learning it so easy. I seriously fell in love with stats because of Trunkhill. Take him you won't regret it! He makes the class fun and always interesting.
He freaked out on me and a few other students for being late one day. It was really strange. He was alright as a teacher otherwise.
Loved his class Super easy and I am willing to take his 7am calc class next because he teaches math in a way that makes sense! He has so many stories to share and loves to talk. Uses book for homework. you'll want to show up for class so you don't get behind or miss his stories Easy to talk to so ask questions, allows notecard on tests. fair grader
Phenomenal teaching. Sets students up for success in future math courses as well as real-life applications.
I would recommend this professor, he gives a lot of example when teaching which is very helpful and very clear. instead of giving out study guide for the test he will exaplain and write it all down on the board. He also provide a sheet with all the formula use in the class all the homework are printed out and easy to access. hw & notes are helpful.
While it's true that he's a good teacher I was disappointed to discover that unfortunately he isn't a very nice person. He once said to me, "Usually it's my class that puts people to sleep." Not a very humble attitude to have and frankly it's a little offensive like he thinks he's somehow more cognitive or more human than his students.
Professor Trunkhill is the best professor at Wabuonsee. I have always struggled when it comes to math and he made learning math so clear and understandable. He is willing to help his students. His lectures were hilarious. I enjoyed attending the lectures. I highly recommend taking Professor Trunkhill for a teacher.
Amazing teacher. I had him for stats and he made learning fun and easy.
such a great teacher! so funny and genuine. knows his material and teaches really well. 10/10
Trunkhill has by far been my favorite professor. Took precalc 2 and calculus with him and got an A in both
This is the second class Ive taken with Prof Trunkhill, and he is my favorite math teacher of all time. He makes things so easy to understand, and he does an awesome job of explaining how the stuff you learn is relevant in the real world. Hes really funny, tells great stories, and really prepares you well for Calc 2.
Best math teacher at the school. Is very skilled at what he does and explains things very quickly and effectively so that students can ask questions. He does tell stories though but they are related the class the show you how the concepts are used in real life.
I'm not a math person; I hate this subject and I'm horrible at it. But Trunkhill made the class fun and realistic. I enjoyed his class and learned so much from him about stats. He's very nice and caring and tries to get to know his students. Lectures are funny and homework is just like your tests.
No textbook needed, take notes in class
In my opinion Trunkhill is not a nice person. He's a bad professor and I don't recommend his class.
I really thought Trunkhill was better than this and I regret taking Trunkhill as my math professor. I'm transferring to a different college in search of a kinder math professor.
He was a bright spot during this pandemic semester. His all online class was extremely organized and clear, which I appreciated during the confusion of having 5 online formats that were not always the clearest. Each week includes 2 ten minute videos that show you clear ways to solve problems. Homework not graded. Great online teacher
Great professor. He is highly regarded as a great math teacher so that's why I took him.
Trunkhill is a great professor that offers you math help without making you feel stupid. I thought this class was fairly easy in comparison to literally every other math course that I have taken in the past. There are a lot of real life problems that you solve which made it easy for me to comprehend & maintain the material.
Best online math professor with clear expectations and great organization of the material.
I think out of all professors he is one of few who take into account your time. Lecture videos were very short and easy to understand. He made it easy and straight to the point how to solve problems that were on the exams/homework. Would highly recommend for MTH 130 online!
Best math teacher I've ever had. Does a really great job of explaining the "why" along with the "what". Assigns a respectable amount of homework and has a lot of helpful videos for if you get stuck. You can tell he actually cares about teaching people math and he knows what he's talking about.
Trunkhill is an awesome math teacher. Explains everything, gives real life examples, encourages students, and is humorous. He gives credit where credit is due. Even if you get a problem wrong on a test as long as he sees you tried he will give you credit. Awesome teacher all around and if youre taking math then take his class!
Took his Calc 1 class fully in person. Amazing teacher! Class lectures are example driven which were easy to follow. It also follows what's on the HW and tests. There's no quizzes and tests were take-home (he wanted it to be in-person but it couldn't work). Homework is not on Pearson and he provides the answers for the problems. Loved his class! :)
Best mathematics teacher I have ever had! 100% recommend him as a professor
Professor Trunkhill is very respectful of his students and does his best to help them out.
Trunkhill's teaching style may not be for everyone, but the free textbook and study sessions can be really helpful if you put in the effort. unstuck ai was a game-changer for me - it made prepping for tests a breeze.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
76%
Textbook Required
32%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.36 avg changeRatings by Course
MTH
5.0
(1)STATISTICS
5.0
(2)STATS
5.0
(5)MTH112
5.0
(15)FINITE
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
FINITE
4.0
MTH240
3.5
MTH130
3.3
STAT100
3.0
MTH211
2.5