Christopher Strinden - Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Professor: Christopher Strinden

Department: Mathematics

College: Pasadena City College, Pasadena, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He cares about his students and is a great motivator. He is very organized when it comes to lectures and homework. Must attend class. He provides the text book online for free but has you purchase an algebra book of your choice. He allows you to make up a portion of the test if you correct your mistakes. Never been good at math until this class :)

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CALC5A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

class is just brutal. Never I not understand math this much. He makes the class harder than it actual is and although he does explain the theories behind everything he does that more than actually teaching. Generous and nice guy overall though. Didnt drop with W when had the chance never know ur grades he dont use canvas

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH5A
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As a person who is just getting started with Calculus (sitting in with people who took AP Calculus in HS), this class is hard. The teacher doesn't give you formula until he proves the concept first. Even then, he doesn't tell you which formula to remember. When giving examples, he loves to say: (Let x equals to)-WELL, I DON'T CARE-(writes example)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH5A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Started the year ready to put in a lot of effort but this class is way too hard. For homework you get all 7-10 sections every chapter. The tests are unclear on instructions and even though theres only 10-15 questions, it takes the full 2 hours. Seems easy to follow along until you try to do it yourself and realize it doesn't actually make sense.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH5A
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Hes such a great professor. He does an incredible job of explaining the theory behind all the concepts convered in class. I understand everything on a deeper level than I had in any other math class. On top of that he gives study guides, extra credit, and does test corrections. A very fair and excellent professor.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Strinden made math so much more understandable for me, and my weakest subject in school is math. He helped to develop skills I couldnt grasp in high school, and Ill even go as far to say that hes helped me (minutely) love math.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: STAT050
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is my first year and Strinden is a great teacher. He explains everything down to the decimal and tells stories either related to the criteria or just for fun to be more engaged with the class. He's extremely helpful, kind, and funny. No teacher has ever leant me their own personal equipment just to help me succeed. Hope I get him again. :)

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly if you try you wont fail! Hes like the best teacher EVERRRR he might be kind of hard at times but trust hes the best hands down!!! If you dont give up he wont give up on you! Trust hes going to do his best to help you just like how he helped me and I suck at math like I really really suck at math, I hate math. But not with him:)

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: STAT050
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I highly recommend Strinden if you want to learn something beyond stats! He teaches you about life concepts, stat included & not. This man has been through a lot and if you genuinely try, he will work with you to help you pass. Seriously just do what he says and you'll be good. Doesn't grade hw but highly encouraged. Tests are everything.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING! Professor Strinden truly cares about his students. You also need to give respect to get it from him as well. He breaks things down so that anyone can understand and never makes you feel incompetent when you have questions or need help. He also provides extended office hours beyond the math departments required time!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STAT050
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is a really great guy. He is very passionate about what he does and really cares about his students. You really have to be on your stuff for his class. He does his best to make the class interesting telling stories that relate to the material.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Amazing lectures ! He really breaks it down for you. Doesn't judge anyones math abilities. No question is a dumb question in his class and he really makes you feel that way. Has a small temper. Gives ton of homework but is only 5% of your grade. For someone who is not good at math he has been the first math teacher I've ever had that I finally get

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

By far the best professor Ive ever had. Wants nothing but the best for his student and will do everything in his power to make sure you pass the class. If you fail then that is all on you. Need more professors like him

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH5C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's the best. Enough said.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CALC5A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you in any way struggle at math, don't take Strinden for calc. He expects you to follow high level math jargon and proofs from day one. The homework load is huge, and tests included material not discussed in class or even material from chapters not yet covered! I spent 25 hours/week outside of class teaching myself. He is a very fair grader tho

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Strinden is a good professor. He encourage students to ask questions every time he introduces something new and I guess that's what some of the bad reviews didn't do. There is a lot of homework and it requires time and effort (if you have a job beware) but is similar to the test. Overall, he helped me to understand concepts others couldn't.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: STAT50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WORST prof. i've ever had! his lectures were too lengthy & did unecessary steps. expected to read/take notes on sections he runs out of time on followed by a quiz. never knew what our grades were the whole semester. he assigned way too much homework. never answered emails. DONT TAKE HIM!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: STAT50
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great professor and hilarious if you take his morning lectures. he really cares about his students and really wants them to succeed. we used the book sometimes but he does things in his way which personally i liked his way better than learning from the book. use his study guides they are almost exactly like the exams

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STAT050
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Math is hard. There's no way to get around that, but he's a great teacher. He does a really good job of breaking things down and explaining why they are that way. He is stern if you don't play by his rules, but if you do he's really nice. He will answer any questions you have and will work with you. There's a lot of homework but it really helps you

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: STA50
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I dropped his stats class. Too confusing and difficult. Didn't break anything down properly. Expected you to be a math genius. He's not for those that are slow at math.