Thomas Scardina - Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA

Professor: Thomas Scardina

Department: Mathematics

College: Golden West College, Huntington Beach, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUSCAL140
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Hes an average professor. His lectures only gives you a gist on how to do the homework. His tests aren't too hard because he gives a good study guide before each one. For homework its online and there are about 100-120 problems that you can do at your own pace over a month. quizzes are also online and you get 3 attempts.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Homework and quizzes were more useful than his lectures, has curved grading for them and ironically still doesn't help (Received a B from online hw/quizzes) (Sets you up for a loss) Tests do not reflect the Pearson online material or his lecture material each test is harder and caused me to fail I DO NOT recommend, your GPA will drop!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH185
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He drops one test so that helps you pass the class. I took him for calculus 1 and 2 and he offers great material to help you pass the class. He may not teach that great but the class is easy if you put in some work.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CAL140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is very hard to understand at often times. Tests are sometimes not straight forward. Do not take him as a professor at all.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: BUSCAL140
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He literally goes through the material so quickly, its ridiculous to keep up. More then half the class dropped the class after the first test. Long homework assignments, tough tests, terrible lectures. Skip this teacher if you want to pass

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: BUSCAL140
• 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:

Great teacher. Show up, ask question and do your homework. You'll do great! I hated math before but pass this class with an A+. He's there to help you! Would def recommend him to anyone. Don't know why people are so harsh on him here. :)

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Phenomenal teacher. Truly passionate about math and helping others. He challenged me to do my best, to show up, participate, and pushed me for excellence. I found Mr. Scardina to potentially be my favorite professor at GWC. He really prepared me for the future. SHOW UP, WORK HARD, ASK QUESTIONS, APPLY Yourself-you will pass. he loves to help too

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATHG140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is clear sometimes, then other times makes no sense at all. Doesnt seem to care that he assigns too much work like a quiz, homework, and test all being due the same day. Condescending when answering questions and his practice tests have errors just about every time.. I'm a straight A student and this class is too much. Prepare to teach yourself

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: G140
• 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:

If you want to PASS don't take this class, you'll regret it the second the drop deadline for a W passes. - Doesn't teach anything in class and doesn't go over any homework problems- 3 chances to take each quiz and the tests are horrible, but honestly if he just did some ACTUAL TEACHING we'd be able to get through it. Just don't do it.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• 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:

This teacher is a joke. We were doing a review for an exam in class, which isn't much of a review I might add, and some guy pointed out that the answer guide had a wrong answer on it. (This was one of many wrong answers on the key) Scardina literally started shaking he was so mad, and said "Whoopty-Do" We have been studying wrong answers for a week

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: G140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The only thing Scardina actually spends time teaching thoroughly, is how he used to solve problems when he was in college (B.C.) era. AKA (Before Calculators). After explaining it on the board, he will tell the class you wont be using this method. (everyone was taking notes on it). He is THAT professor that has to show the class how smart he is.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUSCAL140
• 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:

I have considered rating a professor before, but I HAD to make an account for this one. He is by far the worst teacher I have ever had. Not only are his lectures all over the place, but he doesn't explain ANYTHING. He has a hard time lecturing(standingtalking), so he always ends class early. Nothing he does prepares you for the exams. Don't bother

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BUSCAL140
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

They pulled this poor man out of retirement to teach this class. I'm really good at math, but if a professor doesn't break things down for me forget it. He's very brief with his lectures. Quiz's are more like tests. Reviews for exams are not very helpful. Now I have to retake this class at another campus because he's the only that teaches it GW.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: G140
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Awful. Didn't explain things clearly. Went on long rants about easy subjects, and skimmed over difficult formulas. He was clearly uninterested in being there. He told our class he had been retired and they asked him to come out of retirement to teach this course. Was often rude to the students in class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATHG140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Scardina was great. He was patient with me and he always stayed after class to answer individual questions from the students. Although he doesn't require attendance, I wouldn't miss a class or you could easily fall behind.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I'm going keep this as honest and precise as possible to give you guys an idea of this professor. Okay so I'm currently enrolled in his math 140. He uses my math lab. 10 quizzes and 4 homework assignments online. He has 3 tests, drops lowest, and a final. Just show up take notes and you will pass. You always do get out early. Not a hard teacher.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The worst teacher I have ever taken. As if Calculus isn't already a hard subject, he goes through each problem quickly just to sit down or leave class early. Reviews in class are POINTLESS and his tests are harder than review and HW. Do yourself a favor and AVOID TAKING HIM!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst teacher I have ever had. He rushes the lectures to get out early, he barely goes over a formula's structure and doesn't even explain how to use it. The homework and quiz problems are different then what he talks about in class. Only class I have ever dropped and it's because the teacher can't teach.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH185
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

His tests are hard for this class. Make sure you know ALL the concepts! He is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. He does not trick you (the final is super hard) but wants you to be able to solve the entire problem using what you learned in class. Minimal hw, easy grading (extremely lenient), funny guy. I loved him!! :)

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I think professor Scardina is very nice and explains concepts really well. You just have to attend lecture and actually pay attention. Do the homework and really understand the concepts because tests are tricky. Half of the test is MC and the other half is written. Many exercises resemble the practice exam. Very nice professor. :)