Paul Casillas - Clark College

Professor: Paul Casillas

Department: TBD

College: Clark College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH124
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

There's a method to his madness. I learned so much from Paul over the three courses I took with him (MTH 122,123,124). It is not easy to get an amazing grade in here but I learned so much more in this class than I ever did in any other class. PAY ATTENTION TO HIS RULES/GRADING CRITERIA!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you're looking for an easy A, then I suggest taking a different professor. There's a lot of homework that doesn't count much towards your grade; it's the tests that are heavy weighted. Casillas is a great professor though. He's passionate about math, encouraging, knowledgeable and he always keeps the class interesting and engages his students.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH090
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Casillas is a great professor, very helpful with questions and very clear with his instructions 10/10

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH122
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Casilla's class is lecture heavy, and make sure that you're ready to do a lot of homework. However, his homework is almost all applicable. One of my greatest worries through this class was my grammar and syntax, as he'll dock points for using incorrect words (one hundredths vs one hundreds) and punctuation. Very invested/passionate about math

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH091
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely test heavy. Lots of homework that doesnt count toward much of your grade. You will get marked down for any grammar mistakes. Casillas is a stickler for notation in the work you do, even your scratch paper type stuff off to the side. Youll be marked down even if you give the right answer, ridiculous. I do NOT recommend.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH098099
• 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:

he is a great teacher, his canvas is very organized, he is accessible outside of class, although he gives a HUGE amount of homework, which counts for little to no points, and your grade all depends on the exams that you take. It was a very stressful class.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH123
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Almost your entire grade is based off of four exams and your final, with a small portion of your grade going to homework. Tests are graded very harshly with points taken off for grammar mistakes. Exams are much too long and twice he had to give everyone in the class extra credit points because no one was able to finish an entire page of the exam.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH122
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paul is the best professor I have ever had over the last three years at Clark. He is extremely thorough in his lectures, he's hilarious, and he gives extra points for turning things in a day early. If you show up and pay attention, and do the work, you will guaranteed get an A. I am excited to take more of his classes over the next few quarters!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH97
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paul is certainly not my favorite math instructor. He makes 'daily homework' due dates flexible, but it actually makes it very difficult to keep track of assignments (and forget about late work). Lesson plans are seriously confusing and this class could be so much more easy with a clearer curriculum. But I guess it could be worse.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH097
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Paul was an overall decent professor but the amount of work he required was very overwhelming. He never accepts any late work for any reason nor does he excuse any absences. Be prepared for a excessive amount of work and hard exams.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH097
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Paul assigns way too much homework. He can also be hard to approach. Overall, he is a good teacher.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is precise, funny, and extremely helpful. He cares very deeply that the future Elementary Teachers he trains, know math well. If you are looking for an easy class, or think because it "elementary math" that it will be easy, you will not make it. Know your algebra, study hard, you will succeed. I learned lots and will miss his class!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH122
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is seriously amazing! Don't sign up if you think "Math for Elementary School Teachers" is an easy A. If you're willing to work hard you will learn a lot, his lectures are engaging and interesting, he explains things very well. I've taken up to three of his classes now and I will miss them.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH000
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. He lays it all out for you. There is absolutely no question on what's expected. He is very available and easy to approach. If you put the effort in to go see him, he will do everything to help you. He's funny, has lots of great little stories. He is also no nonsense when need be. Always make sure you're phone is off!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH093
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paul is the best math teacher I have had so far! He will explain everything to you and if you still don't understand he has another way to explain it. He makes the material very relatable and takes lots of time to explain why something works and doesn't just expect you to believe it without an explanation.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH091
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

One of the best math instructors I have ever had. Really helpful and extremely smart. Would take again definitely.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH091
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you have anything come up, forget it your going to fail. No late work accepted, not even if you have emergency surgery. Even if you get the answers right on tests he will mark them wrong if your work is not "correct". Unless you know most of the material I suggest hiring a tutor your going to need it. Hopefully you know how to follow a fast pace

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Paul is a super funny, and overall nice guy. He is really helpful, but this class was the hardest one so far at Clark and I get all A's. The tests are challenging and much harder than the homework so study, study, study.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Paul is an exceptional teacher, but the course itself can be challenging. He made it clear he was there to help us, thoroughly answered questions in, and after, class, and did his best to prepare us for the exams. Study for the tests! The text is much easier than the exams so be sure you really know the concepts and don't be caught off guard!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took this class last quarter. For the first two weeks I thought I was not going to pass. If you need help I strongly suggest going into his office and getting help. Getting help caused me to pass the class. He is very passionate about math and is a great teacher.