Dean Pietromonaco - Folsom Lake College

Professor: Dean Pietromonaco

Department: Mathematics

College: Folsom Lake College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the best teachers I have had. I have never gotten more then a D taking math in high school, but the way that he teaches makes it very easy for you to understand the material. I ended up getting an A in his class because of his teaching style. He also has a great sense of humor, which made all the lectures not so boring.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you have struggled with math in the past this might be the guy for you. He's very good at explaining math in a way that really makes sense. I'm not much of a math guy but in his class I feel like I can do pretty well at it.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Hes an amazing teacher. He really cares about his studnets and trys really hard to make sure everyone understands everything and that they arent just memorizing formulas. Uses real life examples to make the subject easier. makes a lot of jokes and talks about real wolrd peoblems a lot which i find interesting. really strict about attendance tho

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

The funniest teacher I've taken. Literally could be a stand up comedian. Super chill, teaches math AMAZING!! seriously first A I've ever had in a math class. Focuses on purpose and meaning, helps you not to simply memorize things but truly learn. Easy tests! Show up, pay attention, and enjoy his humor. Hands down recommend him over any math teacher

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH402
• 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:

So this year was strange. We had to miss about 2 weeks worth of classes because he had plans, vacations ect. so it made it very difficult to keep up with the curriculum we were already behind on. But, besides from that, he is a funny dude and really does a good job of enforcing new material with real world examples. Good for visual learners

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH402
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

With our class, the majority of the student in the class dropped due to his ability to teach the material. He does not let the student in the class read the book in class unless he tells them to do so. In addition, he strays off topic continuously.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great teacher, he breaks his class up with stories and jokes, and just make the 2 hour long class easier to take. Do not have your phone out, he wont take it from you but he might asked you to leave. You write a lot of notes and do quite a bit of homework, both in book and online.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

What an absolute legend. Of all the college courses I took, he is by far the greatest professor I have had. He respects students, lectures clear and to the point and gives example. He is hilarious and often goes off track telling us a personal story which is totally fine as math gets boring. Just show up, study and you'll do fine. 100% recommend.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH402
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Although calc 3 is a tough class, Dean made it bearable and enjoyable with his humor and high spirits. His lectures were always insightful and helpful in understanding the material. Homework isn't mandatory, but you WILL pass if you do the work. Pop quizzes come often, so study. Dean's class is awesome, especially if you enjoy higher level math.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is probably one of the best math teachers at Folsom Lake. He is great at helping you understand, I have probably learned more in this class then Math 20 & 30 combined and I am actually retaining the info. He is great! Only regret is taking a hybrid class. Online homework is much different then the test/written homework.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

unclear teaching. tests are not consistent with homework. definitely do not recommend.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Super awesome professor, his teaching style is great and very clear. He also has a super likeable personality that makes the class even more enjoyable.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• 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:

if you're bad at math don't take the hybrid class!! he is an amazing teacher, makes math fun and easy. by far the best math teacher I've ever had. lots of pop quizzes, attendance is mandatory.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• 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:

IM SUPER HORRIBLE at math and he breaks down everything for you to be able to really understand the material and not just memorize and slide by. Hes hilarious and keeps you focused, ive never had a math class feel SHORT BEFORE. The class time flies by.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

One of the best techers I've ever had. Prof Dean is very passionate and has an effective approach to help you understand the material. Read the textbook, do the hw and come to class prepared (quizzes). Put in the work and you'll do fine.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• 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:

Best math teacher I've ever had. Makes problems understandable by explaining them as real life situations or objects & tells hilarious stories. If you keep up the pace by reading the lessons and doing the homework (the chapter/s homework is turned in when you take that chapter/s exam) you'll do well on the in class quizzes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Doesn't give too much homework, only gives homework on what he feels is important. Will work with you until you understand the material. Very good math teacher, he gives you the how and the why. Also jokes and tells stories in order to keep the class interesting. Also has great credentials. Will definitely take any class he is teaching.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Best math teacher ever

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• 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:

Professor is very nice and off topic at times, but overall I would highly recommend. He will make sure that everyone understands and go over the material if there is any confusion. he makes his lectures as relate-able as can be by using doughnuts or beer as examples making the class interesting. He is a strict teacher, but good quality.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This Professor is a nice, hilarious guy. But his teaching methods are not for me. He teaches to "understand" before teaching you the rule. Which means he teaches all sorts of shortcuts which I have an extremely hard time in math, I need to be taught simply, and straight to the point. The program and textbook XYZ Homework, is absolutely horrible!