Jude Socrates - Pasadena City College

Professor: Jude Socrates

Department: Mathematics

College: Pasadena City College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH10
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He is probably the most knowledgable math professor avil at PCC yet his MATH 10 guys U have been WARNED! If you are not enthusiastic about math, AVOID HIM AT ALL COST! WE ENGINEERING DON T NEED LINEAR! WE SIMPLY DON T CARE This is from someone who had a 4.0 in the honors program.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH10
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the most knowledgeable math professor on campus! The Linear Algebra material is hard but he is NOT a tough grader! If you spend your time to read the textbook and pay attention in class, you will learn so much and get an A in his class easily! He does GIVE exact test problem out on exam review before exams! write on the board to earn EC!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH131
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I had Mr. Socrates for his math class long time ago, very kind and makes you think outside the box. Also a guy that cares for students. A very intellectual professor that talks like a nerd and has an accent like Frieza from Dragon Ball Z and Mayuri from Bleach. He taught me how to use the calculator since I am an old fashioned person. Thank you!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 5C
• 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:

Amazing lecture, most caring and knowledgeable professor in the campus. Lectures are clear and easy to follow. Highly recommend Dr. Socrates for any math class. He is the best.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH5B
• 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:

His lectures and hw are very organized and fit together perfectly. It's so much easier to follow along. He also can be quite the character so class can be more enjoyable. There's in class group work with practice q's for the test. Study guide based off of hw is given before tests and are very good previews for the actual test. One of the best atPCC

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH5B
• 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:

Hes by far the best math professor at PCC! Lectures are very clear. He rarely makes mistakes, knows exactly what hes doing (not a lot of professors actually know!), and can teach in a way that its easy to understand. Hes very organized, smart, and caring. A lenient and fast grader. He gives out study guides before tests and tests were like hw.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH10H
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Lectures are really interesting, and tests correspond to what is on the review/homework.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH5C
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

5C is not easy, but not as hard as 5B. Socrates made it easy to understand concepts for the tests. Questions on the tests are very similar to the group work and the homework, so if you do the homework, you will be fine. Even though he doesn't give a grade for the homework, you should still do it because he does collected it after each test.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH10H
• 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:

Lectures are very clear. Very willing to help (in and out of class), makes sure you understand what he's talking about; genuinely cares. Lets you know which hw questions to review for exams. Just overall awesome.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor. Pay attention and do the homework and you'll easily get an A.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH5C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will learn a lot in his class. Homework does not count for grades, but you ought to finish it to do well in exams. This class is not as easy as 5A and 5B, but this professor is fantastic!!! Take him!!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH5C
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A good professor that will teach you the material however you must do the hw he assigns if you want to do well. Tests are pretty much hw questions. Not that hard of a class. Understanding is key for a class like this. Grade is based on group work and tests. Does offer little EC, but do not rely on it

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH5B
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Socrates makes you work for your grade. He makes his own homework questions but at least it's similar to the test questions. On tests you can get full credit as long as you do all the steps correctly. His HW really makes you think about what you've learned. At the end of the day you'll actually feel like you've learned something.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH5A5B5C10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took math path of 5A 5B 5C and 10 with Socrates and got 4 A. Math is not easy for most of us but I have to say he is the best !!!!! Professor always explain everything very well and make sure you understand the concepts. Hope I can take 55 with him but he doesn't teach it...... Take him, put efforts into it and you will not regret!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH10
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took Socrates' Math 10 in Winter 2017. It was an intense 6 weeks. He is a knowledgeable professor and very approachable. His grade allocation were 5 exams-60%, groupwork -10%, and a final-30%. The way to succeed in his class is through the reading. Pay special attention to the review problems before the exams; the questions are nearly identical.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is always there to help you, so don't be shy. I took math10 in winter semester, and it was a little bit rush, so I planned to power on your brain. It went well so far. He usually don't give extra credit to students, but since there is a valentine day in winter, and he accidentally included a #for next test. It became our valentine's gift. DO IT

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH10
• 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 an amazing teacher and by far the best Math 10 teacher at PCC. He wrote the textbook and he loves to teach Linear Algebra. The homework (Honors set in particular) can be challenging, but he is always there to help. He is also very lenient with grading and tells you which problems will be on the test.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: 5A5B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for math path,but dropped 5B since it was difficult. As long as you understand the homework (especially the hard problems), you should do well on the tests. Other than taking notes, there is group work and a review day. Take him if you're actually interested in calculus and the concepts.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH10
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He knows his thing, and he explains very, very well. He's nice and really does care about his students. Exams are not very easy, but he gives you review problems that are similar to whats going to appear on the tests. Textbook written by himself! TAKE HIM. I've had many good professors, BUT HE'S HANDS DOWN THE BEST. Wish I'd taken him all the way.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CALC5B
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class during the Summer and it was challenging. Passing the class is possible as long as you study and ask questions. He explains his lessons thoroughly and if you don't understand he will try his best to get you to understand the problem. The tests are based on the things you learn in class so it's not a surprise. Make sure to study.