Mark Rinker - Diablo Valley College

Professor: Mark Rinker

Department: TBD

College: Diablo Valley College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH194
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As usual for math classes, there is quite a bit of homework. But Rinker makes his class so enjoyable with his humor and teaching. I honestly deserved a B, but hes very lenient with partial credit. One advice I would give is to take a picture of your hw before turning it in for study material, he takes a while to give things back.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH192
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely stellar Professor- I highly recommend his summer course. He allowed us to have small cheat sheets for exam which really helped take some of the pressure off trying to learn Calculus in a couple weeks. Pay attention to any in class examples and the homework problems!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH191
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor and Easy Class! He will make sure everyone pass the exams.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH191
• 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:

Just trust me and take the man already

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH191
• 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:

I love Dr. Rinker so much because not only is he the nicest math prof in the department, hes the only one that REALLY CARES!!!!!! Dont even worry about the tests because theyre easy and the hw is basically the test and trust me when i say t a k e h i m. Also dont be mean to him because he doesnt deserve it and he really tries, hes a PhD man

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH191
• 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:

BEST DVC MATH PROFESSOR IN THE ENTIRE DEPARTMENT EVEERRRRR. Hes the sweetest nicest and most easy grader ever. His partial credit will make u pass every exam!!!! The hw is simple and a lot of exam problems come from there. Dont be mean to him because he doesnt deserve it and hes just such a kind man. He cares so much about his class. Love him

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH90
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He reminds me of the cartoon big bear in the blue house cause of his jolly precious personality LOL in a great way! He's sooooo laxed and patient, he's a nerd who enjoys what he does. I felt in good hands and HIGHLYYYYYY RECCOMEND !

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH192
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Taking Calc 1 over the summer was actually enjoyable with professor Rinker. He is super mellow and likes to have class participation. The homework wasn't anything crazy. I would love to take him for Calc 3 if he's in the schedule. TAKE HIM, VERY NICE PROFESSOR.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Wrinker is definitely one of the easier math teachers. Take him if you have a hard time in stats. He is straight forward and is perfect for anyone who wants to pass the class with a breeze.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH192
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Rinker is a really nice person. Even I was not interested in math, after his class, I realized the beauty of mathematics. Thanks a lot! Highly recommended him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Rinker is one of the easiest professors I have had in my college years so far. He is very caring and gives a great amount of partial credit. Easy A. Great professor for all those psych majors needing statistics.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH192
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Doc Rinker is a nice guy. Gives clear instructions and honestly wishes the best for his students. Very open to questions, don't hesitate to ask as it will pay off in the end. If you do the homework, ask questions, and do the review questions, you'll be fine. Not hard to get an A if you just put in some effort. Really mellow and easy going class.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: STAT142
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor so nice and caring I will definitely recommend his classe .

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• 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:

Very nice teacher tests are easy if you know the material. If you know alittle of the material o test and show some type of work showing you know a little you can probably get a C bcuz of all the partial credit her gives. Not alot of hw

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof Rinker is very caring and wants to make sure his students understand the material well. He makes understanding statistics simple and easy. Highly recommend. He is funny too.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH193
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took Dr. Rinker for calc 2 in the summer. Not a very easy class but he is very generous with partial credit on tests (make sure to show work, even if it's not correct). 3 tests, 1 midterm, and a final. BEWARE of the midterm as it is the hardest test of the semester. Lots of hw (not online, doesn't really check), lots of extra credit opportunities.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• 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:

EASY 6-week Summer. 1 Test ea. Thurs starting 2nd week. HW is Every Other Odd. 6-9 problems per section. Get familiar with TI-84 Plus calculator when doing HW to make tests easier. Most Test-Qs are from in-class examples, not book. Some Test-Qs repeated on next test. Stop complaining he's 15 mins-1 Hr late every day. Be thankful it's less lecture.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

3 exams + Final - no quizzes; Extra credit Q's on each exam; I stat project. He's an easy A as long as you read notes, get to know how to use your graphing calculator for answers. Really wants u to pass. Although, he's a little vague while teaching and can cancel quite a few classes. Take him to get an A and GPA boost, not to learn stats properly.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Do your homework, and his exams are so easy to handle.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH142
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is sweet and the class is simple, but he really sucks at teaching