Shawn Jackson - West Hills Community College

Professor: Shawn Jackson

Department: Mathematics

College: West Hills Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I recommend taking Jackson for Stats. Class relies on lecture so be there. He puts all class notes online (no mymath or textbook). Although homework can be hectic, he goes over a few ?s & usually extends due dates. Does study guides and allows a notecard for test. At the end, drops 1 test & 2 homeworks & last week of homework is extra credit. ����

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not a good math student and going into this class I thought I was going to fail or drop early. But nah, Jackson can be a little fast paced but he kind of dumbs it down and explains things step by step. Stats is a lot of steps so you just have to not skip steps to a problem. He is really helpful and makes it possible for you to past the test!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH015
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I came in with the expectation that this is a 5 unit 'intensive' prep course for calculus. Yeah, people dropped early on and even long after the census date, but Jackson did fine as a college instructor. He was always willing to help me during his Monday office hours too Like he said at the beginning: success requires 3 things "work, work, & work"

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH015
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Jackson is an amazing person and yes he does get off-topic a lot but that's not the problem. He gives a whole lot of homework. The tests are also hard and worth so much. After not doing too well on the first test, my grade dropped. I thought I could raise it up but I couldn't and I ended up dropping the class. I think he's just good at stats.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Sure, there were issues with disorganization, lecture pacing, and appearing stretched too thin at times.... However, Jackson is a considerate and charming professor who provides many resources(handcrafted notes/homework, Office hours, SI sessions) for student success. Show you care about your education and he will try his best to help you 3000.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH63
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

NEVER. AGAIN. Jackson is very, very disorganized and forgets what he is teaching. He would always forget how to do something and spend more than half of the class time looking through the textbook to try and teach himself how to do a math problem so he could "teach" us. I do not recommend. Cool guy, but not cut out for pre-calc/calc.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH15
• 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:

I've had a few math instructors at West Hills, Mr. Jackson is by far the best. He knows his stuff and promotes correcting him, asking questions, and just genuinely learning the subject. No MyMathLab BS, saves a ton of money. Posts all his in-class notes. Not that hard of a course and I suck at math, just study a little and remember specific rules.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy, he is lecture heavy and is willing to help out if asked. Study well and you will pass this class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class a few semesters ago so my review will be incomplete, but I do remember that the criteria was very clear on what I needed to get an A. He did offer tutoring sessions during his admin hours and I definitely needed them; I found some of the material hard, practice hw/practice problems/guides and utilize tutoring to get an A.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Jackson is a really nice guy that is willing to help students. He is also lenient. Stats is such a challenging subject within itself, he does his best to teach it in a way that is understandable for students. If you're taking this class definitely put in the work and time and you'll be fine. Visit his office hours!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't know how I feel about Mr. Jackson. He can make this class very hectic at times, he tends to assign much more work then he can grade which causes him to become stressed. He takes about an hour to go over one problem and he grades homework and tests very slow. But he is a very helpful and sweet teacher and is willing to help you if needed.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• 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:

He is SO nice and willing to help with any questions you may have. If you don't understand something he is willing to sit with you and go over it until you understand. He is really funny and makes class enjoyable. Take his class if you have the chance.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: STATS25
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

took me 3 tries to get out of stats with Mr. Jackson but he hung in there with me. tests are in clusters of 3 chapters no extra credit and literal grades by the book what you earn is what you get. he's not hard stats is hard! come to class and take notes and ask him if you need clarification.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a good professor. He says what he wants and gives a normal amount of homework for a math course. He goes over how to do a problem 1-2 times and thats it. He seems like a super stressed person and makes the class feel stressed as well. However I would retake his class again if I had the chance to.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The only class in my entire life I have almost failed and i consider myself to be good at math. Terrible class setup. Doesn't look at your tests, just checks if your online submission was correct. If it is not 100% correct or you miss one character it is wrong. Worst class experience I have ever had. You can tell by how many people drop his class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you have to take calc take Jackson. The class is doable just study hard and go to his office hours. He is willing to help and answer any questions you have. The tests are 10-14 questions long and he gives a study guide for each test. There are roughly 4-6 tests & 1-4 quizzes This class is going to require a lot of time but he is a good teacher.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• 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:

I took calculus with another teacher and it was horrible. So I was a bit nervous about Jackson but to my surprise I enjoyed the class. He is approachable and is always willing to help. Lecture can be a bit confusing sometimes so use your book and go to his office hours. The class is passable as long as you study and use the study guides he gives.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

When I asked for help I wasn't given much help. I asked for tutoring help outside of class and they thought the work was difficult. He went to the very last minute of lecture, PURE LECTURE, all night. Everyone around me was struggling as well and had the same problems as I did. I have to re-take and wait another semester to be able to transfer

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1A
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do all the homework and be sure to use the text book, the lectures will confuse you so the book is a necessity.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH25
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Jackson made this class easier to take. Math is my worse subject and I originally went to West Hills Coalinga but the teachers were horrible. So I decided to go to Lemoore. Teachers are way better! Jackson did a good job at explaining everything well. Made everything do-able. You did have to pay attention in class.