Charles S. Johnson - Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA

Professor: Charles S. Johnson

Department: Mathematics

College: Los Angeles Valley College, Valley Glen, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH267
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took this class for Fall semester. This professor uses only his notes and cant answer to questions out of notes. He doesnt teach anything. If your major is math, just dont take it with him. This is the worst math professor in Valley College.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH267
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awful! I dont believe that he is a math professor. You probably can find another more knowledgeable professor. Dont spend your time on this class, he is really confusing.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Believe me or not he is the worst math teacher Ive had, ever . He cant teach you properly , Ill recommend my friends to find another professor .

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH259
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not a bad guy, but really confusing professor! If you already have a good grasp of the concepts or your good at teaching yourself, then no problem. But if your looking for a teacher that can help you better and easily understand math this is Not your guy.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes OK! I mean its math right? Drops two lowest test scores and is offers extra credit. Must go everyday or will get lost and keep up with Hw

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH259
• 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:

Probably the worst professor at LAVC. He takes the simplest of concepts and makes them impossible to understand, and creates his own symbols for terms in Math that he expects you to memorize after day 1.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH259
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

It's true that Prof Johnson can be pretty tough, but if you started the calculus pattern of classes you should expect to work hard. He helps in office hours, answers whatever and as many questions as you have in class, and curves the grade big time. At the end you feel you learned and ready for the upcoming courses.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH259
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are him reading his very substantive handouts, like a free book. Being in class tremendously helps you understand it. Do homework for your own sake. You can use old, cheap versions of the book. Tests are held days after the material is covered, and have extra credit, which is great. Grades are curved. He likes people who participate.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I hadn't taken a math class in 4 years before I enrolled in his class. I had to drop his class because I desperately needed a refresher course. Otherwise, I think I would have caught on. He is willing to meet with anyone after class and gives excellent guidance. Attendance is a must if you want to get good notes. Follows the syllabus exactly as is.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor for some students. For me, the class was very difficult, not because of the work but because of the way he teaches it. If you are an extremely quick learner this is the class for you. He uses very technical terms so I basically had to teach myself from the book as well as using the tutoring center.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's an excellent teacher for budding mathematicians but hard to understand for regular students. He's very technical in his teachings. He cares a lot about his students and is willing to answer questions. He sticks to the syllabus so you know what to expect.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a nice, sweet old man but it was the hardest math class. Serioulsy, I attended each class but still too confusing for me. If your not good at math, this class might not be right for you. I passed with a C only because he gives the opportunity to pass the class if you keep a class and homework journal, even if you fail his tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a really nice professor but in my opinion overcomplicates simple lectures by explaining too much. Had to use old notes from high school for most of the chapters. A very auditory professor, if you are a visual person like me, this is not the professor for you. A lot of homework is given so if you fall behind then good luck

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very kind and welcoming but he overcomplicates one of the easiest courses in my opinion. Had to drop the class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 266AND270
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Johnson is good professor. He confuses you a little with his own notation, but overall is great. Tests aren't too difficult, and he lets you have a note card. Sometimes he gives you practice exams to study, and he drops the lowest test score. He's a very generous grader and gives extra credit take home exam portion. Homework is not mandatory.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dude the symbols alone will confuse the hell out of you in his class. I have taken math 125 which is algebra 2 before and let me tell you it was nowhere near as difficult as Mr. Johnson had made it. Do yourself a favor and try to avoid taking it with him. Good luck if you do. Nice guy though

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Math 125 on the spring semester of 2014 with Professor Johnson. He loves math and he is always willing to help you if you are serious about class. His tests are tough, but if you do your homework and he sees potential of future learning you would not fail his class. If you struggle with the subject don't take it with him. I enjoy his lessons

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 125
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a really cool guy, but wow he makes everything very difficult.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: 2334
• 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:

Johnson is a very complex professor. If you have a hard time understanding math, take another professor. He throws out a couple tests, homework is not mandatory but you better do it to understand the material. He is very intelligent and his lectures than be confusing between a certain IQ range. If you take him and it's hard, go to the math lab.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: 1158
• 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:

Mr. Johnson is really difficult. He teaches math at a higher university level. He is very tough to pass unless your good with math and really put your 100 percent effort into it but I would avoid taking him. Very difficult.