Adolph Harris - Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

Professor: Adolph Harris

Department: Mathematics

College: Sinclair Community College, Dayton, OH

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: CALC2270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He uses dry humor so be prepared. He grades better than he sounds (If you know what I mean). Rough around the edges but I learned a lot and he was great.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAT2180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

VERY slow teacher, takes over an hour to go over a single problem. Spends at least 30 mins every class talking about not wanting to waste time. Very rude, if students ask questions in class they are talked to like they are stupid. Tells students that the book is required to pass the class, students never use it in class (it is accessible online)

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CALC2270
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

It took a while to get used to Harris' style. If you take offense easily, do not take his class! If you don't mind being the butt of a joke every once and a while, and have a good sense of humor, then you'll love his class. His lecture is indeed slow, he goes through every detail (this can be a positive for some). Tests are very manageable.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAT1370
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His teaching methods are.... Different. He's not the worst teacher I've had, and you could fell embarrassed to ask a question, but will make sure you understand. Test are multiple choice, and his practice test are very similar to the test. Study those, do the homework, and you'll be fine.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAT2330
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Wastes a lot of time. Very boring and very disrespectful. If you ask a question, be prepared to be embarrassed. Treats students like they're stupid. Tests are easy, test study guides are sufficient to do well on the test. Summer course was multiple choice tests may differ for normal length course.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAT2270
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I thought he was a great teacher. Dry humor so if you don't understand it then you will be offended at every little thing. He will help if you need it. Just expect him to be kind of harsh about it. Grade. Is unclear of how webassign works. He just gives you it and expects done by the end of the semester so keep up on it.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAT1370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

he has a bad attitude every time he comes in the classroom. But the work is ok, he just stay on one problem for 30 minutes

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAT1370
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He rambles and rambles. Probably goes through 5 problems the whole class period. He gives tests 80% weight of the grade which is completely ridiculous. He randomly shouts and is very loud for no reason. Do not recommend this guy to anyone. I had to take it cause I was late to sign up.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT1370
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

WAY to slow and disrespectful, I have learned to dread math class. I used to love math.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1270
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He refuses to help anyone and criticizes those who have not had a math class in years. You better brush up on everything. I was told this was going to be a good math class since I haven't had one in 8 years and next thing I know he is showing Trig and Calc. I asked for assistance a few times during and after class, all he does is laugh at you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAT1580
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

My favorite teacher by far. Note taking is imperative, as a lot of things on Mymathlab you'll never see in class or on tests. Anything you take down as notes, expect to see on the exams. Show up, as he does give quizzes that count. Explains in a very clear manner. You'll work for your grade, but he's the best math teacher I've ever taken.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAT1370
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Mr. Harris is an interesting teacher. He is very good at teaching for people that take a long time to understand the math. However, if you are good at math avoid this class because he goes at an extremely slow pace; in a 2 hour class he would do on average 3 to 4 problems. Do the practice exams because his tests are exactly the same.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAT1580
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Lectures are long and often unrelated to the subjects. He goes off on tangents quite a bit. Just pay attention to ONLY the math examples he gives on the board. And as a side note: he will tell you to get the book because you'll need it. You don't need it!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1370
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This has been the worst teacher i have ever had, I have never take a Sinclair class until Adolph's class and I will not be coming back to save an extra buck. He is rude to his students and as we are taught in school how no question is a dumb one, well every question you ask he makes you feel dumb. He is very disrespectful. Do not take his class!!!!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: TRIGONOMETRY
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Worst teacher I have ever had in my career or experience at school. He's extremely rude. Tells students that they are dumb, lazy, and offers no real help, or insults you while he's helping. Horrible teacher by all accounts, I dropped because I couldn't stand being there. By the middle of the semester he was yelling at us and belittling us.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CALC2270
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

He seems weird and pointless at first, but if you find the humor, the lectures aren't too bad. However, you must show up to each class - there are pop quizzes and if you haven't seen calc before, you may just not be able to catch up. That being said, prepare to do a little bit of work on your own - his examples on the board are easy unlike the test

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CALCI
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mr Harris comes across as stern at first, but he's really just all down to business and makes effective use of his classroom time. His expectations are crystal clear and all of his coursework ties together well and will prepare you for his tests. Great instructor, tough material, but he's all business and gives you the tools to get it done.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CALC2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dry as a class comes. teaches soooo slow, its stupid. It was actually frustrating at times. Do Webassign as you go! He makes a big deal out of needing the book, however you don't need it at all. He's rude when asking questions and will make you feel dumb. His test are hard and no study guide. My first C in a math class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAT1570
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Late to almost every class. Does not actually teach the material, just does a couple of problems from the textbook each period. It's an easy class, but don't expect to actually learn anything.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUSINESSMATH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

he was not clear on what we were going to do and he told two weeks ahead of time when our final was then after everyone has made plans to work or other plans he changed it to a completely other day.