W Lloyd Davis - College of San Mateo

Professor: W Lloyd Davis

Department: Mathematics

College: College of San Mateo

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

During his lectures, he would start talking about a concept and then drift off into a different topic for 5 minutes that was unnecessary. There have also been multiple instances that he taught a whole concept wrong so I had to rely on extra help from online. Yet, Mr. Davis loves math so he is sometimes helpful when you ask questions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Davis is an excellent teacher. If you are willing to put in the time and effort, he will reward you. His grading rubric is fair. I noticed those who did well did hw prior to lecture and asked questions. Those that did not score well fell behind and had trouble keeping up.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

There is a lot of material to cover. I got confident at the start of the course and found myself drowning and gasping for air the remaining of the semester. Don't be afraid to ask for help he will gracefully lend you a hand. Great teacher if you take advantage of his office hours.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Davis knows his math. I liked his class because you can turn in ur homework anytime. He says like two days after, but really anytime. His Test and quiz are easy. he helps anyone anytime if you ask him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH222
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he is an ok teacher. his lectures are hard to follow unless you know the material before hand and they are very boring. i ended up teaching the entire class to myself by doing the hw. pretty much every student had a hard time. his average quiz grades for the entire class were C,D,F's. as a student you must be proactive and study hard yourself.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Davis was not for me. He was very good about homework questions, but we always ran out of time before he finished the lecture. He lets you turn in homework anytime before the semester ends and there is a quiz every week. He's really nice, but I didn't appreciate his teaching style. He did crack a few jokes which most kids didn't get because of his dry humor, so you have to be listening.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher! Very helpful, clearly explains material in lectures, keeps everyone up to date on quizzes & exams. Kinda quirky, but good sense of humor & wicked smart. Attendance isn't mandatory but you definitely should go or you'll miss out on the info. As long as you come to class, take notes, do the HW & learn the material you'll do fine.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Davis is extremely dedicated to his students. He is really patient and compassionate-he never gives up on you. Brings out the best out of you. A really wise professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Not a good teacher at all would not recomend taking his class has no control over students and doesnt show how to fully do the problem

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH253
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Yikes! Spends most of the class going over the proof instead of example problems. Who really cares about the proof? Quizzes often so attendance required, but at least he curves the exams. Like others said, he does mumble, so he can be hard to understand at times...overall I would not recommend this teacher.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Pretty funny teacher. Does talk about random stuff but he definitely knows his stuff. Was extremely helpful when you go to his office. Explains math well.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH270
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. Summer sessions are a bit long and he tends to ramble, but he realizes this and addresses what must be addressed. He can be a little hard to understand at times but you just have to pay attention more. His comments on hw sheets are extremely helpful, assuming you do it. Scores fairly and often generously.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH252
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

If you want a professor that knows his math, Davis is the one to take. He is extremely helpful and knows how to explain things clearly. I like math teachers that do problems repeatedly on the board because I personally learn through repetition. Overall, if you study a lot, you will pass the class with a C or better. Very hard to fail.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I didn't learn anything in this class, becuase he mumbles a lot and he spends about 1/2 the class on 1 problem. He confused me often, becuase he was explaining something to 1 person, but contridicting himself from the 1st time. My reccomendation is not to take him!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i had him for math 251. he was incredibly nice and helpful. in class, he didn't simplify things enough so you couldn't really understand everything, but when i asked questions in the math lab he was very patient and explained things very clearly. he would spend 20 min. of a 50 min. class going over one problem, though, and that cut into class time.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

do not take this teacher...you can barely understand what hes talking about he just writes on the board and talks to himself...he knows his math but he just cant teach...also a boring teacher...if you get bored easily dont take him..........

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor. He teaches at a fast pace but as long as you keep up with the hmwrk,which is extra credit,you will be fine. We had quizes everyday during the summer about 3-6 problems, so you need to keep up w/hmwrk.3-4 hour exams 15-20 q's.They are not to bad because he does review. It would be hard to fail his class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the only REAL professors at CSM. He's great, take his class. Very easy going but you still have to learn the information. He teaches extremely well.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is amazing. A GREAT teacher. I failed this class prior to retaking it with him, this time I got a B. His directions are so clear, he curves grades and is reasonable. I love him! Sweet guy, too.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH110
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Easy teacher. You don't have to turn in homework until the day of the final. He doesn't really teach you the steps on the board so you're basically on your own. His test are reasonable. Just study the night before a test and you're good.