Russel Sherif - Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA

Professor: Russel Sherif

Department: Mathematics

College: Whatcom Community College, Bellingham, WA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

russel is amazing! ive hated math forever, and now i finally enjoy it, because i understand it. he goes through each topic very thoroughly and is considerate to students. definitely will be taking him again for other math classes!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Russel is a great math teacher. His lectures are methodical, he lays out his criteria very clearly, and he makes sure to go through each new subject thoroughly. Homework he advises is important to stay on top of for understand the material, but it is not required to turn in. He uses the textbook homework material to lay out exam problems.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took Precalculus I online, so I was mostly teaching myself. He doesn't record his own lectures, but rather posts videos from YouTube for you to watch. They do a good job of covering everything, but I often had to find more on my own, which was frustrating. His quizzes are a very easy, and the midterm and final were also a breeze. Easy class.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best Professor I've had, very helpful and caring. his lectures are very clear and understandable.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• 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:

Russel is the frickin bomb. He has no qualms about being direct in what he expects from the class, but is extremely organized in his setting up of the board, teaching style, consistency. He is extremely helpful during tests, seems to grade generously if he can see how hard you're trying. Make effort, he will go beyond for you!!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Practice and graded quizzes each week. One midterm and final which are almost identical to the practice midterm/final he gives. Textbook helps a lot with understanding the material. Overall, great class and fairly easy.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Russel is amazing at teaching math. He keeps it simple, clear, and he's incredibly thorough. He makes concepts super easy to understand. He only grades tests, which he makes really good practice tests for, so everything is predictable. Highly recommend!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Sheriff is a great teacher. He is very easy going with students. If you have any problems, just email him and everything will be solved. The review papers are always the same as the final and midterm exams. Just make sure that you catch up with the lesson and everything turn out very well.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best math teacher ever! Im so sad I won't be having him again next quarter. His teaching style is so clear, and easy to understand. He gives out practice tests that are identical to the real tests (there are 4 and they're 100% of your grade) Overall just a genuine, kind person as well. Always available for help. Take his class!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took this class online, pretty easy and standard stuff. 1 practice quiz and 1 timed quiz a week. You get to communicate with your class through forums. I would take again. this class made learning and understanding math 10x easier. You can buy the textbook, but personally I didn't need it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He loves teach, awesome class, thanks for everything

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH099
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I usually struggle in math, but did well in Sheriffs class. His lectures are easy to understand, and he knows what math anxiety/test anxiety is like and tries to reduce that by not surprising you on the tests. Also he kind of reminds me of bill nye the science guy. In a good way.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His lectures are interesting and engaging. If anyone struggles with math take a class with Russ. He will make sure you understand foundation concepts before moving on. On one test that was taking me over the test time he allowed me to stay as long as I needed even though he had a meeting. I have over 100% in the class b/c of the extra credit

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Russ is amazing! He is so good at explaining math concepts, I was never confused during lecture. I failed Math 98 when I took it last quarter online (no lectures and not help, do not recommend) but with Russ it was like a whole other class. Take him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very underrated. He teaches so well. He makes everything so simple and easy to learn. Will definitely take his class again.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Russel was without a doubt the best professor I've had. Extremely thorough. You know what to expect from every exam. He changed the math game for me.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best Algebra teacher ever!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Russel knows math, and knows how to explain it so that you will understand. Lectures are simple, homework is not overwhelming.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

LOVE LOVE LOVE!! If you have the chance, TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. Math has never been my strong suit but he made it so simple and enjoyable! He gave good explanation if you didn't understand, and his lectures were so precise and he is amazing at explaining. Take this professor!!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH98
• 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:

Amazing teacher! Explains things well and grades easy too. Doesn't go quickly while explaining and helps students when needed.