Jim Franklin - Valencia College - East and West Campus, Orlando, FL

Professor: Jim Franklin

Department: Mathematics

College: Valencia College - East and West Campus, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took him for college algebra and had to withdraw because of how much of a horrible professor he was. The tests were not much of what he teaches in class and him teaching is basically him making his students feel dumb. Homework is not graded, only has about 4 tests which are all extremely hard for no reason. Do not take him.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As an aerospace engineering major and a lover of math, there is no way I can be successful in this class. All you get is four tests. He over-complicates his lectures and gets upset when his students can't replicate his work. He makes fun of and discourages students in his class with actions that of a child including syllabic talking and mumbling.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You can learn from his lectures, but they're far more confusing than necessary. Over-covers simple topics but spends no time on the complicated stuff and expects you to get them without actual teaching. Also, he's rude; avoid asking questions, he'll answer with sarcasm and treat you like you're stupid. Not sarcastic if you ask outside of class tho.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAP2302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are concise, his proofs are straightforward, and he encourages his students to do well. He's available during office hours and welcomes you. He expects you to know material from prior courses but will refresh you if you're rusty. All tests are posted online weeks before they occur along with plenty of supplemental material!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

People who like math wont pass his class. He makes students feel silly for asking questions. He will hurriedly cover a complex example and expect students to replicate it perfectly. Tests include extra credit but dont count on getting it. Dull lectures. Withdrew from class after second test. Took Calc 2 with different professor and received an A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

this professor does not help his class, he won't announce tests, respond to emails in case your sick and need to take a test at the testinc center, lecture is very unclear, no projector, no powerpoints, no webassign, no extra credit everything from the book like 4 tests. includes problems not in the book. idk why he teaches there

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof Franklin is an incredibly polarized professor. Students either love or hate him. If you're a STEM major with a genuine love and intuition for math, then I highly recommend taking Franklin for the learning opportunity. The exams come from either homework, examples in class, or the basic knowledge quizzes. He does give extra credit on tests.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CALC2
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He will stop and start telling a joke in the middle of the class, the syllabus are not updated. he does not use blackboard but has a specific website with the problems he wants you to do from the textbook in order to turn them in physically. will not announce test dates, respond to emails or let you take a test in the testing center if sick.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAC2313
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor. If you pay attention during lectures, take note, and do the homework he assigns, you will pass the class with an A. His class is interesting! He is funny. He clearly explains all the topics in ways that make it easy to understand. He pushes you to do better. The tests are based on homework.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CALC2311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I WOULD NOT take him unless you are extremely good at math. I received an A in both trigonometry and precalculus and ended up dropping this calc class because it was the most awful thing to sit through. He's a bit mean and is not a good teacher. The tests are nothing like the homework. His class is boring and definitely not a learning environment.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Literally worst professor ever! He is super mean and not helpful at all. I almost cried a couple times because he just that mean. He didn't follow the book and taught things from Calc 3 that not even the tutors could help me with. out the 28 students that started only 13 remained at the end of the final

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAC2313
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love him.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAP2302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Franklin for calc 2 in the summer of 2015, and then calc 3 and DE in the fall. He prepared me for UF's pure mathematics program and is a passionate mathematician who taught an intuitive understanding of the material. Take him if you like math and actually want to learn the subject. Best prof. I've ever had. The tests are from the HW, fyi

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I love professor Frankin. I recommend all the engineer majors to take him. He may be a little tough but you will learn alot from his class. Tests are not that hard. Just do all your Homework and even more problems online, and don't fall behind. NO CALCULATOR. You do not need it. Taking him for calc 2 right now.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He lectures all over the place, spending hours on exceptions to the rule, leaving you scratching your head, like what? He also teaches directly out of the book, meaning he uses the math lingo and doesn't simplify it. I dropped the class, for my mental health, so that I didn't have to hear du/dx for the 8 millionth time in 3 weeks. Had an A, argh!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this guy during a summer semester. A waste of time and plenty of other resources out there where you can learn the material far better. And I'm not talking khan academy either. Expect a quiz for every class even before tests. A hard professor for an easy course. Unnecessary. Don't be fooled by other comments here, he's no comedian.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAP2302
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He is tough, but if you do the homework he assigns and pay attention during lectures, you will pass the class with an A. His lectures are great, he clearly explains all the topics in ways that make it easy to understand. Do the homework, even though it isn't required. Tests are based mostly off homework.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: TRI1114
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you dont show up to class you will fail. If you dont do homework you will fail. If you dont study like crazy you will fail. HOWEVER if you do all of this things I guarantee you will pass the class and MASTER the math at the same time. His tests arent hard at all, just dont fall behind. Definitely taking him for Calc 1-3 and DiffEq.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A lot of hw and a lot of expectation which can be expected. He's definitely one of the hardest profs I've taken. Does give partial credit. 13 quizzes, Pop quizzes. drops 3 quizzes and 4 tests, 1 final, the final's grade replaces the lowest test grade if higher. Says that the tests are based on HW, I didn't really see that.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Franklin will only talk to those who want to be taught mathematics. If you're in a STEM field, get used to having a ton of workload! Prof Franklin assigns a lot of non-credited homework, but problems on exams are from HW. If you're okay with self-studying & prefer a more causal grading system, take Franklin. I think half the class failed....