Joseph Krause - Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA

Professor: Joseph Krause

Department: Mathematics

College: Cabrillo College, Aptos, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's tough but if you go to class and dedicate the time you can definitely pass. He knows what he's doing and really wants his students to succeed.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH12STATS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I started with remedial algebra and followed him all the way through to statistics, getting A's all the way. My inability to pass a math class before is something to take note of. This guy knows how to teach math. He is funny, approachable and repaired my math ptsd. Gotta do the homework. I recommend working in a study group to make it fun.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

J is so hilarious. Best teacher I ever had. He is the best, check out all these amazing reviews! Did I mention hes hilarious? Best teacher I ever had. He is so hilarious. Everybody thinks so.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH154
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Really mean and unfair grader.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I've never had a teacher that was so focused on his students success! This guy is amazing. He is respectful and treats students as adults. He assumes that we are here to learn and not trying to skip by. Immature students will get called out. Stay off your phone, stop chatting, pay attention. Good class if you do.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

J is honestly the best teacher I've had in my life. He genuinely wants to teach you, wants you to learn, and pass the class with a full understanding of what's going on. He's accessible outside of class and he's real with you, there's no sugarcoating or trick questions or anything. I've been horrible at math my whole life up until I took his class

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am NOT usually into math. I have never ENJOYED a math class before this guy, and I can honestly say I like this one. While attendance isn't mandatory, it is definitely important that you show up, esp because he does NOT use a textbook. J wants you to pass and gives many opportunities/tools to help you. If you put in the work, you'll pass.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

J is one of the best teachers that I have had. He is the first math teacher to help me actually understand and even filled the gaps in my knowledge. You will need to be academically mature and consistently go to class if you want to pass his class. He is willing to help those who show effort but don't try to B.S. him, he is too smart for that.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Krause is the best math professor I've ever had. I've never done well in any math course in my life and I passed with a high A. As long as you put in the work and pay attention (stay off your phone!) you will pass.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Krause is without a doubt the best math professor/teacher i've ever had. He actually cares about his students, and genuinely wants everyone to pass. Group quizzes, test corrections, and great lectures. Wish I could have him for calculus next semester.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is very experienced at what he teaches. Your math fundamentals will really be solid if you take his courses. I never really liked math but the way he incorporates real life examples with math makes it more interesting. Definitely one of the best professors in campus.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Jay over the Summer of last year and he was awesome. Very helpful and willing to go the extra mile for his students. He would take real life examples and connect them to math which is always nice as it can be miserable. He made it enjoyable. He also lets you take a full sheet of paper of notes for tests and did not make us buy a book.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH12STATS
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

J genuinely cares about his student's success and he teaches the material in a language that students can understand. Attendance and maturity are pertinent. He will call you out if you are disrupting class. He has a great sense of humor, his class is never boring. A student who is prepared to work hard will succeed in this course

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Krause was the worst teacher I've had at Cabrillo, I usually enjoy math but he made me despise this class. He constantly makes the same bad jokes, and will yell at you for whispering and using your calculator. He also grades terribly, he doesn't grade based on how well you know the content but how well you follow his little rules. Would not take!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You can do test corrections for half credit, it can bump you up a whole grade. ALL QUIZES ARE OPEN NOTES, OPEN PHONE, GROUP! He drops the lowest quiz. Doesn't collect homework. GOOD lecture, tells you what EVERY exam problem will have/ be how many points. He WANTS you to pass, just take notes, and dont slack off. Trust me, i hate math but he's gr8

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cool teacher BUT examples he shows you are totally different from the exams >:(

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH12STATS
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Caring, funny, and well thought out lectures. If you care, and put in the work, he will help you as best he can to pass.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Group quizzes, no textbook, allows test corrections, homework is optional, full page of notes on exams. While this may seem appealing at first, beware! This is from someone who studied 2 entire days before exams. His exams are written in a form you've never seen before, so you MUST know what the concept is in order to solve it. Great, but not 4 me.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I cannot recommend J Carl enough. He is a very well respected veteran teacher and it shows. J Carl is very funny and actually cares about the grades of his students. He makes an effort to talk to each one. He has great group activities and connects every lesson to the real world.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

J is a compassionate, straightforward individual. However, even if you take good notes & do your HW, you won't pass. The key is to understand his teaching & wording style. Study quizzes, class examples, exams from previous years, & attend his office hours. I struggled throughout, but he helped me with the projects & encouraged me not to drop out.