Ross Folberg - Portland Community College

Professor: Ross Folberg

Department: TBD

College: Portland Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ross has a true passion for knowledge. Any student that actually aspires to understand math should take his class. He does teach fast but if you ask a question he is more than happy to make sure that you learn the material. Ross will give you his PERSONAL PHONE NUMBER. You can call or text him at any time with questions. Excellent instructor!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: 111MATH
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ross was a bit disorganized at times but he is a great instructor. He really knows how to break down complex concepts and is easily accessible outside of class. Do beware of the amount of HW he will assign, but just know its for your own learning. Def want to take him for higher level classes!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Mountains of homework and tons of using the textbook, but genuinely funny and caring individual willing to 100% help you outside of class. Will tangent a ton, and is really disorganized, but he tells you upfront what he expects from the students and the class. Can be hard to follow along with, but I found the class engaging and fun.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MTH111
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this professors class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ross is an absolutely disorganized mess of a teacher. Isnt clear about anything- lectures, grading, etc. Sets ridiculous expectations but clearly doesnt have any for himself. Goes off topic 90% of the class, very easy to get confused/fall behind. Math normally comes very easy to me, but not with this guy. Cannot stress enough to avoid his class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him!!!!Class is a lot of rambling and tangents about stuff that 'relates' to what we were 'being taught'. He hands out random papers and packets to fill out of stuff that he doesn't actually teach you. Online homework does not follow what is being taught in class. He is right tho, use your peers!!! I did all the work and struggled!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you want to pass your math class without understanding anything!!. TAKE HIM. he basically, wastes the class time talking about stuff that are not even on the test. He talked about things you don't need to know. For things you need to know you will study it on your own .

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Im not sure where all this bad feedback is coming from. I think he teaches a lot of prerequisite classes and people who dont want to take math are pumped through. Visit Ross in his office hours, and he will make any concept clear. Super passionate about his work.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MTH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Way too much homework and you wont learn anything IN class but beware of tests and quizzes. Class schedule is disorganized and unclear.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MTH111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sure he gets disorganized from time to time and we are always falling behind, but it is because he takes the time to make sure the class really understands the material. If we had gotten one more week, we would have been caught up. Most in depth math teacher I have ever had and I appreciate him for it.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ross is very disorganized and does NOT give clear instructions. He expects you to know a lot about the previous courses and expects you to be able to teach yourself on lessons he doesn't go over. His exam grading is extremely hard because one small mistake will cost a whole point. I would not take his class again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 111MATH
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dont take a class taught by him. Terrible professor. Shouldnt be teaching. Go to the tutoring center for help

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ross is a great person and he wants his students to succeed. The class is tough. If you want to get a good grade in his class, attend all classes, pay attention, and take good notes. Do the book homework, there is a lot but it will help you understand more. Don't bother with the Webwork. Is always available outside of class, can text him anytime.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ross is a great person but an absolute terrible professor. On the other hand he is very helpful out of class. His notes are a complete mess. You will definitely be either spending your time in the tutor center or teaching yourself the material.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had a 4.0 GPA until this class. It was week 9 and I requested to talk on the phone about whether or not I should take the final (I assumed I had an F), we hadn't received ANY work back (quizzes every class, ungraded). He said he lost the quizzes, and grades would be assigned based on your level of effort through the term. Do NOT take this class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 111MATH
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Ross is a super nice dude, but he honestly just isn't talented at all when it comes to teaching. There's lots of homework (Webwork being the worst) and he grades kinda hard. I had to try really really hard to get my C to pass. Love him as a person, strongly dislike him as a teacher. get on his good side too. pretty sure he curved me cuz he liked me

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT TAKE ANY OF HIS CLASSES. PERIOD. Ross is Hands down the WORST teacher I've ever had in my entire life. Late constantly, weeks to receive papers back. It took two weeks to receive a grade back on mid terms. Poor feedback. Lectures are completely scatterbrained and unorganized. He will constantly tell you hes just a "dopey guy", forget it

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MTH253
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He talks a great deal and doesn't give specific examples of the test questions. Mostly, when you go to see him, you look stupid cause you don't know the material instead of him just helping you get to the answer. There is no study guide or quizes, and never gives the homework or any material back to review.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MTH253
• 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:

Ross is a really nice guy, and genuinely cares about his students. He is also the worst math teacher I've had. Spent a lot of time telling stories and falling behind on material. Unprepared lectures, sloppy board work, and rigid grading. Weeks to return assignments, if ever. Makes constant references to MTH60, which he might be good at, not 253.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MTH60
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Horrible teacher. I don't care the history of math which he constantly talks about. I want to learn the actual math. He makes us go online and do math on the computer. WTF. Not how i was taught and others agree its a horrible way to learn math. Told our class its a dictatorship and its his way or the highway. I think he has a serious control issue