Steven Black - Green River College

Professor: Steven Black

Department: Mathematics

College: Green River College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH151
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wouldnt say he is a terrible teacher but I could not comprehend any of the calculus. I know that a lot of people like him but I did not feel that way. He is a great person and Im sure his lectures were helpful to others, but not me.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is one of the most amazing instructors at GRC, I really enjoyed his class as he introduces the topics in a way that is easy to understand and inclusive of the students. Calculus is a tough subject in itself but it was made interesting and fun because of him.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH254
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is the best professor in GRC. His lecture is super clear! As long as you do homework by yourself, you will be fine on tests. I recommend going to math learning center to get help for homework. Tests are quite similar to the homework problems. Good luck!!!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• 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:

Lectures were easy to follow - Prof Black didn't use long powerpoint slides, and every step is given clarification. Homework was reasonable and we had time in class to ask questions about homework. Practice problems for exams were especially helpful.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH141
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Black is an amazing instructor. He goes in depth and enjoys having the class figure out concepts before he explains them. Attendance and participation are big, you won't pass if you skip. He only grades 5 problems from each homework, but he's also a very hard grader. He's too smart for his own good and he has high expectations.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Steve is the coolest math teacher in GRC. His way of teaching is relaxing, funny and understandable. There are lots of HW, but that helps you a lot. You shouldnt skip class. Exams are quite hard for the majority of students, but they seems easy, he likes adding challenging questions in exams for you to "conquer". btw I got 4.0, easily

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

study hard if you want a great grade

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH254
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I have completely no idea how he has such grading. He is probably the worst calculus professor I have ever had. He always tries to push students limits in understanding due to his wired organization. HE NEVER GIVES PRACTICE PROBLEM BEFORE EXAMS, AND HE DOES NOT UTILIZE THE WAMAP PROBLEM SYSTEM FOR STUDENTS TO PRACTICE.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

TAKE PROFESSOR BLACK IF YOU HAVE THE CHANCE. His lectures are amazing, he goes based off of the class feedback, very good at building up the concept and making sure that you understand where he is getting his numbers/equations. The homework requires out of the box thinking, but his grading is very clear. Tests are like the practice (almost exactly)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic teacher. Gives great presentations and presents detailed and neat notes. Homework is like the examples, and tests are like the homework. Come to class, take good notes, make you sure you understand the concept of every single hw problem before you turn it in and you will do GREAT. I would jump at the chance to take Prof Black again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Steven is such a good professor. He teach very clearly and give the homework for the practice. But when it turns out for the exam day, there is some problem that he havent teach in the class. He give the practice before the exam! You have to study from there because most of the test are from the practice also from the homework

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's a great teacher. The only problems I really had is his test are 75% of your grade which is pretty unrealistic. And some problems on the test are not taught in class. Other than that he's a good teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a very good teacher with a very clear lecture. He really wants all his students to pass. The practice hw is very similar to his test. He is also very big with being on time.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

TOverall his teaching style was good. The only thing is that his example in class isn't the same on the homework. The homework were hard and the grader is very picky! He had some quiz and the test were hard. The tests were hard to do and finish under an hour. I didn't have a final due to the snow so there were only 3 major test that was worth 75%.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall he wasn't a terrible teacher but I found it was very difficult to ask him clarifying questions as he would in a way make you feel kinda dumb. His lectures are pretty good but only take him if you generally keep up well with math because otherwise it's kinda hard to get help from him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Best math professor I ever had. He always answers questions and explores each topic in detail. His personality is very friendly, he is good at joking. Homework is small, and you dont need to use the textbook. The tasks in the tests are very similar to the trial versions. It is obvious that he loves his subject very much, lectures are interesting.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH152
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is overall the best teacher I've ever taken at Green River. He always makes sure you feel comfortable so you don't have to put yourself up with a lot of pressures and stress while going to class or doing exams. He has a great sense of humour and is very clear about every topic he teaches.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH153
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The best Professor in GRC, confirmed! He really puts efforts in his lecture, and is very clear in explaining concepts. Homework isn't much and is fairly easy, and accounts for (roughly) 45% of your grade. Tests are very similar to the homework; they go hand-in-hand basically. Review your homework carefully and you can breeze through the test!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH254
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Overall, Mr. Black is a great teacher. Don't bother asking questions about the homework during class because he is SUPER vague. He is much more helpful during his office hours. Make sure you are on time to class or he will most likely call you out in front of everyone as you walk in. I didn't even have the textbook for this class and did just fine.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH254
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Most people his exams are hard. But.. that is not true. Focus on HW. Then, easy 4.0