Ronald Anderson - Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA

Professor: Ronald Anderson

Department: Mathematics

College: Saddleback College, Mission Viejo, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you dont have TIME to study or you are very BAD at math do not take him. People get overwhelmed because he only grades with test and gives little extra credit with homework. Most Math instructors on campus, if not all, grade like that at 253+. Himself, he is a good teacher and a cool guy, He likes yo make silly jokes on class which are funny.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• 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:

Great teacher. All homework is extra credit. He spends about an hour at the begining of class going over homework questions. 5 tests and he drops the worst score. Answers any questions clearly. Great teacher.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH25311915
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

As someone who isn't great at math, I have had other professors that are more compassionate than him. Mr Anderson gives no partial credit for math homework and tests, homework is only worth 10 percent of your grade and each test is only 10 questions and multiple choice. If you think you can pass without partial credit, then be my quest. do not take

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I've ever had. Tests are exactly like the homework and only 10-15 questions each, with the lowest score dropped. The professor goes over all homework questions as many times as you need and never turns down a question. H/w is a significant amount of extra credit and he is willing to work with your grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's funny & caring but lectures are wayyyyyyyy tooooo fasttt!!!!! Essentially, if you take this class you better take a tutor session as well. HW is extra credit, but it gets tough. I took it twice, withdrew the last time because I wasnt able to get my grade up after a certain point in the class. two tips: GO TO A TUTOR, DO THE HW.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He does care for his students and is a really cool, funny guy, but his class is very hard. I would recommend taking his class if you are confident in your math skills because as the semester goes on, the homework gets very hard and the tests do as well. He drops your lowest test score and the hw is extra credit but just very challenging overall.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Worst instructor ever had. Does not go section by section slowly but passes along the sections too quickly when going over our hw. Don't take!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH251253
• 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:

Anderson is overall a pretty rad professor. HW and class is not mandatory but HW is extra credit. Class is 4 sections, 200 questions for EC HW, 4 exams 15 questions each, and drops the lowest grade on both . He has lecture notes available to purchase and spends the first 30 minutes of class going over problems from the homework.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Anderson is a really nice guy. He seems to care about his students and doesn't make you come to class. His tests are all 10-15 questions and they are hard! If you are reviewing this material I would recommend him, if you need to be taught it I would take someone else.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Anderson is the best teacher in mathematics . I recommend his class to everyone who wants to learn math . Amazing lecture notes and assignments will help you to get an A in his class . He helps you understand math .

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

It has been 20 years since been out of school and math is not my strong suit but this teacher really helps you understand and helps walk you thru problems so you can understand. All his homework is extra credit , so if you do all the homework you can do good in the class. Tests are not long but if you don't go to class or do homework you will fail.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Currently in Math 2, and have to say that Math 253 with Anderson was hands down one of the most difficult classes I have taken. After passing his class, every math class after that felt like a breeze. Not sure if its the class or the teacher, but don't feel like a failure if this class is extremely difficult for you. I showed up to all classes too.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would only recommend him if you are good at math. There is a lot of homework although the homework is extra credit it is very difficult. When it comes to the test there are only 5 test and they are extremely hard.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

5 Sections, 5 Sets of Homework, 5 Tests. Homework sections are 200 problems, and is completely EXTRA CREDIT. 3 of the tests are 15 problems, 2 of them are 10 problems, and he drops the lowest score for your final grade. You don't need to buy an expensive math book, because you buy the homework and notes instead. Much cheaper. He's hilarious! LOL

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He has his own Notes and Homework so don't buy the textbook. Homework is extra credit but do it, otherwise your entire grade is based on 4 tests and he drops your lowest test. this class will be hard if you don't show up or ask questions. I got about 80-90% in the homework and 60-70% on the tests and passed with a C. doable, but you have to work4it

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm very good at math, I love it, but Mr. Anderson changed that. Worst math professor I've ever had. His tests are Scantron forms, he talks very fast and you won't understand anything unless you study the entire lesson by yourself. Give yourself a favor and don't pick his class. i learned this the hard way

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH251253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dry, almost unintelligible lectures. Means well, does in fact care about students and holds office hours. But don't be fooled by the fact that tests are multiple choice, they are not easy.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's awesome, and really cares about students understanding math. Has his own packet of notes and assignments - buy both of them, not the textbook. Homework is extra credit (200 questions due 4 times), and you'll need it. I averaged 60% on the tests, but my homework average was 96% and I ended up with a C. Take his class!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ALG251
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mumbles, talks to fast, no text book, uses he own 100 pg homework & 100 pg practice problem worksheets &lecture notes ($60), 200 problems before every test, 4 tests, 1 final on scantron. Spent 4-6 hrs+/wk in tutoring. Adds advanced questions to see if you are paying attention. Got an A+ in pre-algebra, had to drop this class. Need new Teacher

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you think you have a grasp on algebraic basics then maybe you should take him, but if not, I wouldn't recommend it. He moves way too quickly and it's almost impossible to understand. Homework is extra credit (200 questions per chapter). Everything is multiple choice (including tests but tests are HARD). Didn't pass twice. Not the class for me.