Garry Johns - Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Professor: Garry Johns

Department: Mathematics

College: Saginaw Valley State University, University Center, MI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH132B
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The way he grades quizzes/HW is on a 5 point scale so if you do them you will get a 5/5 for getting above an 80%. He lets you use a "cheat sheet" on the tests. Though he is a good teacher the class is not easy.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH162
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the hardest class I've ever taken. He went over the material really fast in class. However, he does answer homework problems and explain things more thoroughly if you ask. Test and quizzes are fairly difficult, so be sure to study and go to tutoring. He's a super nice guy and gave extra credit, but you have to work for it. Good luck!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH132A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Professor Johns online and the videos to watch are terribly boring and annoying. Also you have timed quizzes and its usually about 15 questions for half an hour. His exams are fairly long too.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Youll think hes a good proffessor til you take his exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you've taken a high school calc class before and done well, you'll be fine in Prof John's class. Otherwise, avoid it. His lectures are unnecessarily fast bc he ends class a half hour early to check hw. He often forgets to teach sections that are in the hw, and tests aren't like hw so studying is tough. Very nice guy, but the class is DIFFICULT.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

First test i took i got the worst grade ive ever gotten on a test, he gave 10 points of rework but it didnt bump me up enought to keep my 4.0 gpa. The professor will not give any hints as to what to actually expect on the test but the key is to do most every problem in every section of the book and Study hard. Take somone better if possible

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH132A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the most difficult class i had ever, he does jot helpful , i told him i am international but he does not care i did not recommend anyone to talk class with him

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH132A
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not helpful at all. He is the worst professor I have ever seen. He is not explained materials well, he said that the quiz will be based on suggested homework and mystatlab which is the mandatory online HW, then nothing comes from them. He makes tricky questions

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH082
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you're like me, I completely suck at math. I took his hybrid class and he was always there for me. The textbook in included in the online course and it is easy to follow. He's very kind and his class made me realize that I do math better online than I do in lecture. He's a great man. Take him.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Johns is a very nice teacher and explains things well. He allows you to have a page that you can make up for the last test & final. Good math teacher BUT this class is still challenging so don't expect it too be a breeze.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This is the third class that I have taken with Johns and he is by far one of my favorite teachers at SVSU. Yes you do have to actually try and do the work but if you do, you will do well. He is extremely helpful when you speak up and ask questions.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH132B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

As far as helpfulness and being approachable Johns is second to no other math instructor Ive had before. I'm not sure my grade yet but I did very well considering it was summer and was taking 8 credits. The people who struggled tended to have a lower math level, although algebra might get you in something higher will help very much. Great Prof.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH132A
• 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:

Do all the homework! But then again it didn't really help. He doesn't explain how he got the answer. He also mixes sections and chapter around in the middle of class. He doesn't teach math, he writes it all down then moves on.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH132A
• 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:

I thought Professor Johns was a very good professor. I have never liked math, and I was kind of intimidated going into this class because so many people say it is so difficult. If you do the homework and ask questions, you will do just fine!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great math teacher! I wish I could take him again for my next class. He's very clear, but his tests can be wicked hard. Study like a beast and you might be okay, it is possible to come out with a good grade. He's also very helpful and will answer all of your questions.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH132A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although his tests were hard, if you go to every class, he teaches the material

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH132A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I feel like Professor Johns could be a really good teacher, I just don't understand his lectures. He draws conclusions without explaining them and often uses the same the variable for different things. Sometimes I think that I understand, but then I get the quiz and I have no idea where to even start. Definitely do all the homework + ask for help.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH132A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I though that Professor Johns was a great teacher. He used interesting examples (at least as interesting as statistics can get) and was actually really funny. There were chances for extra credit and there were also extra points on the test. Homework was not mandatory, but was helpful. Overall, he was a great professor! Would take him again.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH161
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the better math profs at SVSU. Grades and tries to give you as many points as possible on tests, unlike many of the SV math profs i've experienced. Office help is great too, explains things very well in class and in office hours.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not impressed with his teaching. Most of the time I felt as though I could have read the book and learned just as much. Exams are difficult with weird wordings and he assigns homework problems for each section but will only grade you on one of them so you only get about 2 points for 10 problems. Not a fan of this teacher I wouldn't take him again!