David Lowenkron - Palomar College

Professor: David Lowenkron

Department: TBD

College: Palomar College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH140CALC
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not too hard of a class if you do the hw and review old quizes for exams but if you dont his red pen will bleed on your paper! He really cares about his students and says to call him whenever you have trouble with the hw. Very animated professor who will make calc as fun as it can be and will straight tell you if the classes faces are concave down

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great professor!!! The class is challenging(its calc) but he goes into great detail and consistently refers back to the class to ask if they're lost. He comes off rude in the beginning but after the final drop date he's super sweet. He wants the people in his class serious about the course(also he has great sesame street impers's.).

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH140CALC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very nice yet serious professor. I have never had anyone care so much about teaching as he has. He will ask a lot from the students but he will give you a lot in return. Each day he assigns homework (only collects 4), but he always asks class if they have questions on it the next class period. Very fair, but fast towards the end!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CALC140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tons of extra credit. TAKE HIM!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I got a high B for the final but he got me an A for full attendence&working hard

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAT140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

HE IS THE BEST! He is very nice and he really wants you to succeed. He gave 26 pts extra credit for the second exam, and 30 pts for the third one. He dropped the lowest exam score and hw,quizzes score. You get 10/34 multiple choice questions right you get an A for the final. Easy A

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you miss days, you will definitely fall behind. He teaches really fast and it can be easy to fall behind. If you pay attention and take the class seriously, it should be easy to get an A. I would stay away if you have a short attention span.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH140CALC
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lowenkron is a great professor, he makes you work for it but he means well and truly cares about his students. I took calculus over the summer, and although I didnt get the grade I wanted I learned a great deal. Hes a very fast paced, smart person with a big heart! His class is pretty easy to pass, just do all the work!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• 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:

Lowenkron is a very rare professors who wants nothing else but for you to succeed in his class. He explains everysingle step he takes,in detail, which really helps you learn the material. The class is very heavy on HW and the tests are not easy. He does offer plenty of extra credit on his tests though (for 140) and I managed to pass with a 95%.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

He likes to explain why things in math are the way they are. And he wants to make sure you know the fundamentals. He's a good choice for a night/late afternoon class. Lectures are really long though. If you ask a question he will give you a LONG, concise answer. He's not easy but also definitely not hard. If you study a good amount, you will pass.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of extra credit in the beginning, not so much near the end. Clustered learning schedule; we had two tests in one week... He explains things very in-depth. If you've ever wondered about the 'why' of math things, he'll explain it to you. Previous math teachers just said 'do this and that, don't ask questions' but he'll make you understand WHY

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH60
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lowenkron is an excellent teacher. He is passionate about what he does and really wants you to learn. He is a no nonsense kind of teacher but that's because he takes he's job seriously. He moves at a fast pace but will always go over any problem you ask and makes himself available for questions or help you may need. Great teacher! I

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH135
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He spares no expense when answering your questions even if it's just about an algebra thing. He doesn't condescend. He's tough because he likes things done a certain way to ensure you know "the fundamentals". But we had 2 exams in 1 week because he spent an inordinate amount of time on Ch2. Good teacher, bad planner. Really stressful near the end.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I would have rated him higher because he was okay overall but sometimes he was just downright RUDE to some of my classmates. IT REALLY IRKED ME. It just seems like someone his age should have better manners towards his students. He sometimes became upset when people left the room, but HE was the one who let class run nearly 2 HOURS without a break.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a REALLY tough grader. God forbid you miss a 'the' or an 'an'. He doesn't even give partial credit for silly mistakes. He makes you suffer for it. I regret taking this class. Hindsight's 20/20.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Dont take him. Unorganized teaching style & bad time management. Class ends 15 mins LATE. Has a short temper w/ ppl who already know the subject. Tries to humiliate & berate them. S/B teaching HS. I dont know if he has an inside voice but if he does he certainly doesnt make use of it. He doesnt talk, he yells everything! Good thing Im a math wiz.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely the best math teacher I have ever had. He spares no detail when answering questions. And will answer your question very thoroughly regardless of the question. It can be about one specific step, and he will take the time to make sure you are not the only one benefiting.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAT140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Wow! So thankful for Professor Lowenkron. I took his class over summer as a repeat Calc student, & I have to stay his class was very enlightening! He spent way more time with fundamentals - making sure that we understood exactly HOW and WHY we were doing things. By the end of the course, I really feel like I grasped all concepts. He is truly great.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH140
• 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 his Calculus class this semester and I had him for pre-cal last semester. He was my best math teacher I have ever had. He explains things in such good detail it's impossible to miss the point unless you just don't give a f&*^. He also gives EXTRA credit on test which is unheard of and a multiple choice test. Take him and you won't regret it!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CALC140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Absolute best professor I have had in college. He really stresses all the fundamentals, and truly believes in the saying no child left behind. He will go back and repeat himself countless times until every person in the class understand what is happening before moving on to the next step of a problem.