Shane Smith - Santa Monica College

Professor: Shane Smith

Department: TBD

College: Santa Monica College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH07
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took AP Calculus in my high school but I got 4 in the sap exam, so I took the Calculus I with this professor. NEVER took again, his multiple choice worth same points with the short answer and if you got one multiple choice wrong, you will get a B. And he always talked with himself during his lecture. Please believe me, DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!!!!!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH07
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class with already having background knowledge of calc 1 and it was a little difficult. His grading policy is ridiculous because multiple choice is worth the same as short answer so if you get one wrong you're already at a B on the test. He does post old test which are extremely helpful. He isn't the worst but he isn't the best. Grind

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• 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:

He will do everything to help you pass, he truly cares. Do all the extra credit! there is a TON of hw so dont take him if you dont have time. It is a hard class is general but he gives everyone a chance. He posts old test to help study which is SUPERRRRR HELPFUL. i would take him again

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH20
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do the EXTRA CREDIT and the HW you will get an A

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH02
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

professor smith docent teach well in the class and the lectures are no great but his exams are so easy and so similar to the questions that he solves in the class and last year exams. home work is a lot but all other math 2 classes are same. In general its not that hard to get A.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH02
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He cares about his students a lot and does whatever he can to help. Good lectures, however he assigns a lot of homework. BUT he gives a lot of extra credit and curves the exams.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH07
• Grade Received: D-
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Avoid

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH07
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He stays after class and hosts what he likes to call math parties (aka he assigns extra credit that you can do in groups). His exams became a bit harder after switching to a different book (Stewart) this semester but the old Swokowski exams that he posts online are still good reviewers. Maybe not an easy A but a B should be fairly easy to achieve.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH2
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Smith's lectures are not the worst, not the best. He does an intro to each chapter, proofs and problems what will be on the homework. His tests are easy; mostly multiple choice with some written questions. There are four tests (one is drop able) and a final. Although, there is soooo much homework! Luckily he gives a lot of extra credit

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH7
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The exam was easy but the final was hard. I got all the exam good grades but I did not expect the final to be so hard. And his explanation is not good. He just wrote everything on the board. Be careful to choose this professor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAHT2
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Shane is absolutely terrible. He lacks communication and is very disorganized and has an unoriginal, untalented teaching style. He makes lots of mistakes and rambles quietly. Sadly, he may represent the quintessential community college professor. Do not take Mr. Shane's course. Even an A in his class is not worth the grind. look elsewhere.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH8
• 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:

I took this class over the Summer and my only regret was not being able to spend more time with Prof. Shane. His lectures are hilarious and comprehensive--his use of graphics and demonstrations really help convey the content. Expect homework, challenging exams, a lot of extra credit and a lot of jokes--when it comes to puns, he's quite the pundit.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH07
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fairly generous grading system but excessive homework. 4 tests and lowest score is dropped. Adds 2 percent extra credit on final grade for doing a problem assigned at the end of each class and even more is offered on tests. I suggest looking at his past tests, finals, and homework on his faculty page when deciding whether to take his class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH32
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By FAR the worst teacher I've ever had. He doesn't teach in any way shape or form. He literally talks to himself in class. His grading and the way he teaches are unclear. He should not be teaching. Do yourself a favor and do not take him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH07
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

My only W was this class because of how terrible this guy teaches! He just writes on the board, read what he writes out loud and does the problems himself. Worst teaching method, so what the tests are similar to the old ones if he doesn't teach? Too much homework, there are many better teachers. Smart man, Extremely terrible teacher!!!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH7
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not a hard grader. He tells you what should be written in the tests. He is funny and kind. Drop the lowest score of the tests. Tests in the past and homework are helpful. Do the work!! It is easy A!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH54
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took his course last some and it was the worst math class I have every taken. I'm generally good at math, but he made things confusing and I'm lucky I passed.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH07
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Always here for you. Very helpful. He makes the class become easy

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH07
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

His notes are from the book, take a pic of important stuff , just pay attention Read the text book for better understanding cus most of the time u just need a simple formula. His a good Prof though,makes alot of minor mistakes, test are so similar to his prev test which he has online, gives alot of Extra credit, Easy A if u do his Hw and prev test

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH7
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great professor! Gives lots of extra credit! Always there for you. Some students sign in and leave after the break. He is humorous and helpful. Tests are similar to the tests he gave in the past semesters. Tests are much more easier than homework. Four tests. The lowest grade of the tests is automatically dropped. Highly recommend!!