Peter Haberman - Portland Community College, Portland, OR

Professor: Peter Haberman

Department: Mathematics

College: Portland Community College, Portland, OR

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I dont understand people on here saying he responds to questions rudely or insufficiently. I probably annoyed the hell out of him from sending long emails asking questions about math, and he always gave me long and thorough answers. He made me actually like math, too. I didn't do great in his class but thats my own fault. His notes are bomb, too.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst math professor/strictest grader that I've ever had. He is distracted by everything and he bunny trails every single class period. Takes an hour to teach a topic that should take 10 mins. Google taught me more in two hours than he has taught me this entire term. Homework feedback is degrading VERY unhelpful.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He breaks concepts down in a way that helps a student like me (who has trouble) understand things. He constantly reiterates things so students understand thoroughly. He is super eccentric and talks about strange things at times, like a stereotypical higher level math teacher. But I honestly thought this was funny and made the class less boring.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took his online class, If you want to teach yourself an entire math course this is the class for you. Very little homework, Very little instruction, tests are huge! So if that's how you work great! Also I found he took points off of problems for very small things even when I would get the answer right.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Maybe he's better in person, but his online course is awful. There are no lecture videos, no outside materials, nothing other than the textbook and a supplemental packet that contradicts the book, you're just teaching yourself. Leaves constant condescending remarks on turned in work. YouTube is better, take this with a different teacher!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took his online class. The material was barely covered and discussed, and the comments he'd leave on worksheets were rude and patronizing. I learned more from searching on Google than I did from his class. Sometimes the way of solving or formatting a problem that he'd explain would get me docked points as being wrong. Avoid this teacher.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Haberman is a good professor. You don't need to show up in class often and No quizzes in class. Only graded worksheet and finish it at home. He'll always be there when you have any questions. But, you have to prepare pretty well for 3 exams in a whole term.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Haberman is a great teacher! He truly cares about his students. I took his class online and felt that it was really difficult. He invited me to his office hours and he spent an incredible amount of time with me making sure I understood the content. Such an amazing professor and a really good person.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is really good teacher!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This guy is great! I checked the reviews for his class on rate my professor before taking the course, and some of the remarks made me nervous. However, they've proven to be not true. Tests are totally fair and not hard as long as you show up and pay attention. His lectures are great, and he presents concepts with a passion for the subject.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MTH251
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Haberman was a great professor. He is a really excited and energetic person, especially about math. Talks a little fast but will always help you if you ask. Most of the work you do isn't checked or graded, but the weekly labs and exams are modeled off the problems. A little picky on syntax. You decide how much work you need to get the A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH 112
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Feedback is rude and condescending, makes you feel stupid even when you get the right answer. I was told I used the word "or" wrong

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very personable and excited about math. However, in class, he elaborates on tangents that do not exactly assist in understanding, and by the time you have lost focus, he brings the lecture back to his point. I am good with math, but could not follow his information at all. He grades very hard on his tests. I got more information from the net.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MTH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy is so enthusiastic about math. A little odd at first but very funny and personable. He is so excited to help you it is almost too much, will talk about math or dogs indefinitely. In terms of lectures he is pretty good, both theory & example problems. IMO his syntax grading standards are not very clear though, & grades suffer.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

OK, maybe he isn't a social wizard, but he will teach you--you need to work though. Once you get to know his MO you will advance in your understanding of math process. This guy expects you to work-there is no room for lazy. You will leave class well prepared. However, you should be prepared for his rabbit trails and juvenile humor. Just study, OK?

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Strict at grading. Need to really learn/memorize the concepts to do well on the tests. Quick at responding to questions. He comes across as rude, but I don't think it is intentional. Great at leaving feedback to help you learn for future math classes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I learned better from the book then from his lecture notes. Really need to know/memorize the concepts. He does not provide study guides. Definitely need to do all the homework and then some to really learn the material for the tests. Strict on grading.If you want an easy A don't take him, but if you want to really learn the concepts he is good.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. DO NOT TAKE! Rude, calls you stupid in front of the class. Literally. I'm taking him right now, and am getting a good grade, but that is because I already know this stuff. He write way too much, and takes off points for not reason. Worst teacher I've ever had. DO NOT TAKE!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I think people underrate this professor. For the first time in my life, I was able to get a B in a math class (as I have ALWAYS gotten Cs in math courses). He is VERY clear and helpful when needed. He takes his time when teaching, which I think people don't like, but it benefited me and he is exactly the teacher I needed.