Eric Matsuoka - Leeward Community College

Professor: Eric Matsuoka

Department: TBD

College: Leeward Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• 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:

Hands down the best instructor! He gives more than one chance on exams to get the highest grade possible and you can do a little extra work to earn exra exam attempts. His exams arent hard either because he lets you use some notes at testing center. Awesome all around

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• 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:

Professor Matsuoka's online Math 115 class made it easy for me to actually understand and perform better on tests. He allows a sheet of notes every quiz and an additional retry plus more if you do more forum replies. I got a B for the course as I am not great at Math but I'd take his class over any other class.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH242
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyed 242 online. Uses pearson; you have unlimited attempts at hw problems so there's no reason to get below 100%! Exams are just like the practice exams; usually 10 questions. Really easy if you do the prac exams because you get a cheat sheet . Show ur work and forum replies aren't bad either. It's graded on completeness rather than correctness.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Over 88 percent is A, but all the exam is doing by Pearson, so you cannot get partial credits of your works. In other words, if you put wrong number in the each box, then youll get miss point no matter how the questions are easy. Also, his final is take home open book, so I highly recommend you to go your tutor to help out if you want to get an A

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He used Pearson for his course, super easy. StatCrunch is big help, I suggest getting familiar with it. The semester project can be tricky, I would choose a topic that you are seriously interested in. Offers re-takes for the exams with addition post replies.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommend. Did not make learning statistics fun AT ALL. Professor does not reply to emails in a timely manner (within weeks) and provides very little information and no guideline for project to follow. Too many assignments and not much help given. Exam 1 was very difficult.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The are weekly homework assignments, quizzes, and forum-posts. Exams are straightforward. This online course utilizes a program called MyStatLab (accessible through Laulima). This program is where our Homework, Assignments, Tests, and other resources are located. If your ready to do the work, it is doable

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Matsuoka is a great choice for MATH 115. At first the class itself seems intimidating but majority of the assignments are through Pearson, an online website, and you have unlimited tries on most of the homework problems as long as you do it before the deadline. This class requires a simple forum post and reply once a week. Take his class!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took Mr. Matsuokas Stats class online for summer. His syllabus was very clear about what he expects of you and 88% & higher is an A. His exams weren't too tough they were similar to the homework problems on my math lab. There was one semester project, forum posts, homework, and exams. Really enjoyed his class! I recommend his online class :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH232
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took the whole Calculus I through IV gamut with Matsuoka. If he offers the class, and you need it for your major (hello, Engineering), take it with this great man! Memorable, often funny lectures, forgiving exam structure WITH RE-TAKES, and best of all, free candy for coming to class!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Enjoyed Professor Matsuoka's Math 111 and 112. Would take his class again. He gives 2 chances on exams and if you show up to class, you earn attendance stamps to trade in to take exams over for a better grade. He allows 1 cheat sheet to take all exams. A lot of projects but was easy to do. Online homework is a must and you need to keep up.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's great! By far one of the best professors I've had. He makes math really fun and his lectures are actually really interesting. It definitely helps to take notes in his classes and he is very clear about what will be on tests and quizzes. He explains the problems so you can understand and if you do your homework you'll be prepared for the tests.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Need business calculus? Not to fear Eric Matsuoka is here for you. He will explain everything in detail and make math fun, literally!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Will be taking professor Matsuoka again in the future!!! He's awesome and very knowledgeable! He pushes you to do your best. I didn't need much help in this class but when I did, he made it easy for me to understand. I finished this class within a month and a half I think.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very knowledgeable professor. Always willing to help you if you need it when he asks you. 5 quizzes and 4 exams total. You can take them whenever you want in the semester if it isn't past the due date and you're able to retry them all once everyday.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH203
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

In one word: EASY. You have until the end of the semester to do all your hw, exams, and quizzes. 3/4 highest exam scores taken (1 page cheat sheet allowed and exam questions always posted for practice), quizzes are difficult but can redo. Attendance only if you want stamps for exam retakes (10 stamps 1 retake). Funny, quirky guy.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: 232
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I took calc4 last semester from Matsuoka. Best math teacher to take calculus from!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Matsuoka actually cares about his student's and doesnt stand in front of the class reading the book. GREAT lectures AND you can redo your lowest tests. MAHALO!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH206
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I LOVE Mr. Matsuoka. He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. Hes a funny and knowledgeable guy. He presents course material in ways that are memorable. Be prepared for mymathlab. For everything. When taking exams, you get a whole folder paper sized cheat sheet that you can put anything on. That makes calculus 201749401x easier. He's gooood.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH115
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Matsuoka is very helpful as long as you approach him. The exams are not that bad because we can bring cheat sheet. The project is what makes the class a little bit challenging and you really need to be on top of it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH203
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

At first he seems super intimidating, but he's actually a great teacher. He was one of the best teachers I've had at LCC. I thought MATH 203 would be my hardest class, but I ended up with an A. Attendance isn't mandatory, but he's a great teacher and with be more than willing to explain things.