John Wilson - Southwestern College

Professor: John Wilson

Department: TBD

College: Southwestern College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH178
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

A cool and funny guy. He makes the class really relaxing. DOESN'T REQUIRE ATTENDANCE and GIVE TONS OF EXTRA CREDITS ( really easy to get) Take him! Easiest A ever!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH178
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He was really helpful explaining the problems. 4 set of homework which is not really stressful and you don't need the book. He is an easy grader too. I worked it out quite well last spring. ( Math was my nightmare during high school) Don;t get depressed by the first exams, he'll give extra credits to your work.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH45
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor was VERY intelligent. His tests are only 20 problems which makes it more difficult to get a higher grade. He does teach a little fast and there is some self teaching you might have to do. Take his class but it's kind of risky if you're barley learning the material.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH70
• 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:

Take him only if you already have a strong foundation in math.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH35
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Wilson should be a history teacher teaching the old ages. Class is simple & good for someone who can basically teach themselves. He can help but he's not the type to sit and thoroughly explain. HINT: He's a part-time teacher & teaches as if you already know what you're being taught. My advice, pick another if you truly want to learn math.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH60
• 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:

Goes over many problems straight from the book..will explain problems in detail..all the homework is extra credit which makes up for bad test scores...if you stay enrolled you will pass...tests are moderately easy... his isclass laid back...he's really funny and easy to ask him questions...i recomend this class to anyone.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH45
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Nice and funny guy, but it was hard to understand what he was teaching probably half the time. Had to do A LOT of independent study time to get an A. Very knowledgeable but has trouble "teaching" and having everyone understand the material. You must do all homework and have no more than 1-2 absences.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH45
• 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:

The tests are multiple choice. He does give extra credit. Do the homework. He is a great teacher.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH45
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

did say lots of joke wasnt really clear, felt i had to do alot of outside studt tutor and taught myself. hes jokes were funny the class not helpful

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MTH60
• 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:

A great math teacher. He shows you the different ways to solve the same problem allowing you to choose what works best for you. Never seems to mind when students ask for help and actually takes the time during lecture to make sure questions regarding the previous lesson are further explained. Tends to trail off into jokes or random stories though..

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH254
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took linear algebra (very abstract) from him. He didn't know how to explain the material; in fact he would often read out of the text! Very unorganized and unprepared, and shows processes for problem solving instead of theory (problematic in lin alg). Tests are easy but you have to teach yourself! Only plus is hell tell a joke everyday.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH45
• 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:

Pretty funny guy, keeps the classroom climate light, with jokes and stories(normally not Math related. The class itself seemed like I was teacching myself and if I didn't understand he was there to clarify, but didn't put the topic in easy to understand terms. Pretty easy homework and test as long as you understood the material. I would avoid!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• 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:

Nice guy, does his best with the jokes. He doesn't have prepared lessons but thats good because he teaches you how to go through the thinking process of how to solve each problem. Tests are short and easy if you get the gist of the material. He takes attendance unfortunately and you have to bring your textbook each day. I'd take him again though.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH45
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Cool guy. Layed back, breaks mundanity with a joke here and there. Basically, he will go over 2 sections a day, you do the odd problems on those sections, and he'll go over some review problems next class before going on to the next sect's. Make sure to ask him questions, as he tends to assume you understand well and keep going if you stay quiet.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH45
• 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:

Best math teacher at SWC. He has hilarious jokes and stories but teaches the math in the most understandable way. If you have any problem understanding, just ask. If you don't pass it's because you didn't ask questions. He also has the easiest format, he splits homework into 4 parts, and you turn it in when you do a test.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH251
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This guy knows what he's doing.If you can't keep up, ask him to slow down and he will repeat if necessary.Sports-fan, good jokes, nice-guy, what else do ya want?The typical class:first hour of lecture he reviews problems from HW, other hour he discusses next section/s and works out problems.Great teacher for engineering and science majors.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH254
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Funny guy. He knows his stuff, but when he teaches the material, it's dry. In lectures, he flies through pages then reads it out loud without any structured notes. Notes are basically even problems out of the book. He spends the 1st hour on homework, then lectures the next hour. Review homework in class to do well in tests. Final exam was tough.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH254
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

great teacher.. does like to tell jokes but it help keep the class entertained. his lectures reflect his tests. pretty easy. ACED this class in the summer. highly recommended if you are lazy to study.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH244
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I took his class last summer. He's a cool guy. Kind of messy, he jumps from different spots on the board so it gets kind of hard to follow. Willing to explain questions but sometimes doesn't really clarify the problem. Doesn't move on to next lesson until everyone says they understand. Especially with his "safari" hat and irrelevant stories, FUNNY.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr Wilson is extremely smart and loves teaching. Problem...He can't teach. Gets irritated when asked questions, but will try to explain. Unsuccessfully unfortunately. He is not the teacher to start college mathematics with. Also VERY tempermental. Blew up at one student during a class. Unacceptable