Professor: Tab Livingston
Department: Mathematics
College: Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: MATH030
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: No
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Took him Freshman year and his textbook really helped me to understand the topic. He leaves the gaps in his textbook which he creates himself and will go over all aspects of the textbook bar a few problems and I believe this helped me get the A.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: MATH140
- 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. I failed Geometry three times in High School. His class definitely instilled a stronger work ethic in me. Don't expect him to spoon feed you everything. You have to work for your A. Make sure you have a good grip on Algebra. Understand the fundamentals; do and understand every homework problem. Gives a generous curve.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: MATH140
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I took his Business Calc class, and it was my favorite math class I had ever taken. The "textbook" is basically a stack of lecture notes, and he tailored them around how he teaches. He walks you through every problem, shows all the steps, and is always available to answer questions before, during, and after class. You won't regret taking his class.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: MATH140
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Great professor! Although his book is expensive, I appreciate the work that was put into it for our lecture notes. He will help you if you have trouble with anything, so dont hesitate to ask questions. The class wasnt too hard, just takes effort. I definitely recommend taking him!
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: MATH030
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He is such an interactive teacher, if you don't understand something, he is more than happy to go over it. He gives a decent amount of homework, enough to allow for you to retain the information. The only downside is that he writes the textbook and it is mandatory that you purchase it. It cost me about 90 bucks
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: MATH010
- Grade Received: B+
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
the way he grades is self explanatory. You NEED the textbook he makes himself. How he teaches is straight up but he can honestly be very rude and make you feel dumb for having a question. But if you put in the work, his class is an easy A.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: MATH120
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Really great math teacher. Would recommend to anyone! You won't regret it.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: MATH120
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Hes pretty awesome he does personal curves depending if you have perfect attendance or not. I would recommend him. Even though his textbooks are expensive.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: A120
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 5.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
You have to bring the textbook, which he wrote, to every class meeting. He gives way too much homework per night. The exams are hard, and he'll expect you to remember stuff from previous math courses.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: MAT120
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
A very good and conscientious instructor. Requires a book and graphing calculator. Which isn't a big deal because if you plan on continuing math education you will need a good graphing calculator. His book is around $100.00 and very easy to follow. Would 100% take his class again. Do what he says and you'll pass.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: A120
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
First of all, an expensive textbook and calculator will be required for any college math class. Duh. I appreciated that he took the time to make a customized Trig textbook for us, it was easy to follow along and look back at for homework. He explains things very well, is a fair grader & offers easy extra credit, over all an amazing math professor!
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: A120
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
he request a 100 dollars book written by him and if you buy that book he gives extra credit i dont like that.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: MATH010
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Livingston is overall nice and easy. The only thing is that sometimes when giving lectures he won't write out specific steps and when working out practice examples we go from basic problems to much more complex ones without much mathematical explanation. But he is overall great for those who struggle with math
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: MATH030
- Grade Received: WD
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doesnt take the time after class to go over stuff with you because hes worried to get to his next class. He counts tardiness as absences which doesnt make any sense. Even if youre not absent just your tardiness counts as absences which later causes you to be dropped.
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: MATHA120
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
By far the best teacher at occ. I had him for a120 and a170. His lectures are golden and explains the material very well. He also accepts everyone who waitlisted the class.
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: MATH030
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Math is my weakest subject. At first, I was frustrated by the repetitive trial and error it took to correctly finish his homework. Soon I realized that by simply doing the tedious homework problems, I was finally able to learn! This man emphasizes business practices , such as promptness- don't be late. Only take him if you're serious about school.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: TRIG120
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Amazing lectures! He cares about his students and makes sure you understand the material best math professor I've had so far. Attendance matters for the notes because you have to fill it in. But if you can get the notes from someone else you'll be fine. Homework all in workbook so purchase the workbook. Not an easy A but manageable if you study.
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: MATH030
- Grade Received: A+
- Overall Rating: 4.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Great professor. Gives examples of math problems in real life scenarios so it helps students understand the problems. I took him for inter. algebra and look forward to take him for calc!
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: MATH030
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Doc is a great teacher. He honestly loves his job.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: MATH030
- Grade Received: B
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
He gives out 2 homework assignments every lecture. Everything is based in his lecture notes. Very good professor, would absolutely take again.
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