Daniel Cunningham - Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI

Professor: Daniel Cunningham

Department: Mathematics

College: Kalamazoo Valley Community College, Kalamazoo, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Just read the book at the end of each chapter and it shows you how to do every problem on your calculator. Funny Guy and if you do well in his class he really likes you.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was by far one of the worst professors I have ever had. I spent a lot of time in the learning center because I had to teach myself everything. He has no respect for his students, in other words, he does not give a damn if you are struggling or if you need help. If you can, take this class with literally anyone but him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good person, but as a teacher not the best. He is unable to explain problems in detail, or step by step in order for the students to fully understand. His wording in class does not match the way things are asked on the tests or on homework. Class notes are not detailed enough to help with homework. He is very vague. Students self-teach.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very difficult for me to pass this class, not being one that is good with math. He does a good job of explaining things in class, and a lot of the test questions come directly from homework and notes, so make sure that you have both to look over before the test. Do well on the tests and do all of the homework, because that is your whole grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH216
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. C is really cool. Pay attention/go to class, and you'll get a good grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH158
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst math teacher I've ever experienced. No matter how good you are or how high your GPA this teacher will definitely bring your GPA down.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH158
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr Cunningham is a good teacher. He tries to make everyone feel comfortable and will answer your questions. It is obvious that he really enjoys teaching. His academics standards are higher than some teachers but his tests are fair. I would take him for another class.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Cunningham was very funny and made my 8am class worth going to. Some people think he's confusing because he teaches differently from what the book says but his style is "easier". Grades homework on accuracy. Doesnt give partial credit. Definitely a cool teacher!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Gives multiple chances for students to ask questions if they are uncertain during class. Has a light-hearted, joking personality. Made waking up for an 8am math class enjoyable.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Regardless of what anyone else says, Mr. Cunningham is an excellent professor! He does not hand over a good grade like many other professors do and because of this a lot of students dislike him and post awful things on this site. Mr. Cunningham upholds a standard above the average community college professor and I admire him for that.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Cunningham was thee absolute worst professor I've ever had. He doesn't care about student success at all. He is not willing to help & is too lazy to actually do the problems, just throws random numbers and tell people how he did it. Took the notes he gave us to the math center and they couldn't help us because his notes didn't make sense.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Though Mr. C had a fun personality, engaged the class, and taught the material quite well, his grading system sets you up for failure. Partial credit was not given on homework questions, even if you have work shown. Also, 60% of the final grade was based off of 5 test scores throughout the semester, which is unfortunate for bad test takers.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH216
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! He is a horrible instructor. I am a 4.0 student and i barely slid by with a 3.0 in his class. he thinks he is funny but he is NOT funny. His tests are way harder than what he teaches. Forget about partial credit for any problem. by the end of the of the semester a third had dropped because they were failing. He is rude too

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dan is a good professor. Many students attribute their lack of success to be a result of his instructing method, which is far from the truth. If you show up to class, take notes, and do your homework, you will do well. If you want to ensure a 4.0 than consider reading the book's chapter prior to the lecture.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH158
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I've never submitted a review before because I assume if you put forth the effort you can do well. His grading technique is absurd, making it near impossible to do well. Even with a strong understanding of subject matter and being a confident test taker expect to receive 10% (at least) lower on any test you take. Out of 30 people, only a few passed

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH158
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was terrible. If I hadn't just finished AP Calculus in high school, I would've had no clue what he was talking about. He grades homework on correctness, and tests are 7-12 questions long. It's nearly impossible to get an A, and I've never gotten below a 90 in any math class, ever. Comparable to landing in a field of cacti.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He does not put a single second extra effort forth, if the scheduled time is up hes already headed down the road.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. C is not willing to give you any extra help before class, after class, or any other time for that matter. Also asking him for help in class is just a waste for the following reasons: 1.) He rarely understands the question, let alone how to answer it. 2.) He doesn't actually do the problem and show you the steps. He does the BARE MINIMUM!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH216
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very bad teacher, do not take his class because more than likely you will fail. He doesn't collect any of the homework and he is not helpful. He grades hard and he teaches you nothing. He fails so many people its ridiculous. Don't take him, take somebody else!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH216
• 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:

People will say he is fun to talk to and his class is enjoyable- this may be true but in the end you need to put forth ALOT more effort than necessary in order to pass his class. He doesn't know the material well, he is not helpful, and because of his teaching I've seen so many students have to drop or fail his class. Do not take his class.