Carl Droms - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Professor: Carl Droms

Department: Mathematics

College: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His lectures were boring and often confusing and unclear, didn't offer a lot of help..however, his tests were fair-straight from the lectures, and he's an easy grader. Class isn't mandatory either..would probably recommend, just go to class, take good notes, and you should be okay.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, Droms is not that bad at all. I never took calc in high school....I didn't do a single homework problem after the first test and I was able to get a B+. He curves his tests and is willing to help you if you need it!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him! I'm good at math but I failed miserably in this class. I'm retaking it in the Fall with someone else. He's awful at explaining things, and you basically have to teach yourself.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH107
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Literally the worst professor I've ever had. Shows absolutely no interest in his students and his grading scale is nonexistent! he grades based on how he feels so definitely DO NOT take his class. oh and he wears the same clothes everyday, not a joke.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the worst professors/teachers ive ever encountered. His notes are garbage he doesnt explain the material in depth and hes a bore. he doesnt keep the class interested.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

i worked very hard in ths class. If you did not take calc in high school you are screwed. He was very rude to me when i asked for help. I received and F and will be retaking it in the fall

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH245
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was incredibly hard. I love math and was interested in the subject, but really struggled in this class. Apparently, that's somewhat par for math 245 in general, but I believe Droms made it harder than it had to be. Take someone else if you can!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worked my butt off in this class and pulling a C- hopefully. Did all the hw, went to all the classes, studied, and went to math center but still not doing well. If you've never taken calc do not take him

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely horrible teacher. If you already understand calculus, you'll be fine. If, like me, you need to be taught math, TAKE ANOTHER TEACHER! He does not teach, he just talks. Tests are extremely difficult and are often structured in ways not seen during class. I literally spent over 100 hours in the math center and came out with a C. Avoid him!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Droms is really means well, but sometimes I think his smarts get to him. Sometimes it was more helpful to go to the Math Center for help instead of office hours so that it could be explained in terms I understood. Having AB Calc senior year in high school really helped. Overall, his class is easy if you stay on top of things.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

EASY CLASS! Extremely boring class. But you honestly never have to go. Tests are easy. He grades easy. Do the "assigned" that he posts on blackboard. If you have a general understanding you will get a A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I think this was his first time teaching Math 103... He never gave us a syllabus or told us exactly what to expect our test lay-outs to be. His personal notes for class are written out on the back of recycled paper and he wears the same pants every day...but there's no attendance policy. DON'T BUY THE TEXTBOOK!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class was very difficult. The man is a genius, so he can't fathom that there are people that don't understand calculus. Miraculously came out with an A-, but I had to work my butt off for it.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

okay, everyone is bashing droms but he's NOT THAT BAD! I took calculus in h.s. and got a 1 on the AP test, took his class and got an A. You'll have to work, but its definately possible to get an A/B if you haven't taken calc before

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not a structured class at all. Tests aren't that hard...class is very boring...but he will help you if you ask.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

take this class if you don't need to be spoonfed and like doing work on your own. You don't need to go to class, just make sure you keep up in the homework. Everything you need to know is in the book. I got an A and I've never taken calc before

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy.. Class is kind of boring and he writes everything that he says on the board. He is very easy grader and his test are very easy if you have taken calc before. I rarely went to class. If you ask him for help he is more then willing to offer it. He is really passionate about what he teaches. Only take if you have taken calc before!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a genius who will laugh at your questions, because he can't figure out why you don't understand calculus already. Show up to class, his tests are a breeze if you can do it his way... it's difficult to learn calculus from a book. I haven't done homework all semester and I have a B. And his grades are completely arbitrary non-cumulative letters.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CALC205
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Haha Droms is a riot. Don't be intimidated by all the frowny faces on this site--he is a horrribleee teacher, but the class isn't that hard. I'm not really mad that I got him, because even though he is awful, you only have to go to class maybe once a week, and just stay on top of the homework. 2 tests and a final, I got A's on both tests so far

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH237
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Droms is a very interesting teacher. He is a genious and really nerdy. People routinely skip or sleep in his class even though there were only 15 people in the class. The tests are almost impossible but his grading system is somewhat arbitrary and not based on points so somehow you can get 2 out of 7 and get a C-. Got by w/o any homework