Ray Watkins - Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA

Professor: Ray Watkins

Department: Mathematics

College: Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH3B
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Excellent instructor. Concise. Do your homework. He is brilliant and he is high bar.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH3A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is easy in the sense that he has practice exams and quizes online that are exactly the same as the ones he gives in class( same format different #'s). He also SCALES TESTS, and gives you 2% e.c. if you do the homework and turn it in on the day of the final. He has 2 exams that each are 25% of ur grade, and a quiz every day you meet in class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

really cool guy, multiple choice test make it much easier, but you still have to do the work or the tests will suck

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is the armpit of Saddleback. First day of school he tells the entire class "If you don't like Math you need an attitude adjustment". He goes way too fast on the board without explaining clearly, he writes way too small so you have to walk up to the board to see, & horrible tests that never include what he says is on them. AWFUL!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: STAT1020
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Funny, he'll help. But if you dont want too much work over summer. DONT TAKE HIM. I still passed with a B but thats because ... Im just smart? Anyway, dont.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH3A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is the best Math teacher to take if you have a hard time understanding math. He is patient with student's questions, he is extremely helpful when you don't understand. He lectures clearly and makes difficult problems easy to understand. An added bonus is that he grades extremely fair and usually uses the easier questions on tests and quizzes.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH3A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a great math professor. His teaching style very clear and concise. Also, his sense of humor and off-the-wall math-related anecdotes help make the class more interesting.

Rating # 8

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

don't take him or you'll regret it. he teaches in a weird way. and you have to read the book and self-teach if you want to learn. he knows the material but doesn't know how to teach it. he's funny sometimes but who cares? you want a comedy or a math class? you want to pass or fail?

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I suck at math and he really helped me. He is also funny and has good stories.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

at first he seems really nice and understanding but as the book gets into harder things he gets rude. did not like him at all, such a jerk

Rating # 11

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I suck at math and was scared to death to take this, but had to since I was a psychology major. He moved very fast, but was very clear. I worked hard, did all the homework, and studied. I got an "A" thanks to him. A good teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH3A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher. Tests are not too hard. Study the practice quizes and tests online, do the homework,and you will do fine. He does move fast, but its just cuz thers so much material. Does a good job of explaining material, so go o class and pay atention. Basiclly,you do ur job as a studentand hel do his job as a teacher

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CS4AJAVA
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher. Very enthusiastic about the subject. Very thorough.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

he is a truly great teacher. just show up with a good attitude and you'll do fine.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

nice guy. very helpful.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Loved everything about him!!! So funny and animated.. you'll actually end up loving algebra because this guy makes it exciting :) tests are decent and quizzes short

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he was really funny and kept the class awake

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH10STATS
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you do the work, and the extra credit, it's nearly impossible to fail the class. Use the homework, extra credit, labs, and daily quizzes to easily help pad your grade. Pay attention and don't miss a day. He tells silly jokes, but it's better than just lecture for a few hours. I did so-so on most of the tests and still passed his class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH3A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Enthusistic personality! Perfect Math teacher,clear,understandable, actually teaches, humorous, what you put in will reflect in your grade. Does touch on precalc topics. No surprises on tests. Great teacher!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH3A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great guy. Class is hard but most of that is just because of the material covered. Expects you to have very strong pre-calculus skills. Will help you whenever he can. Don't take him if you are more than one year removed from math 2.