Gary Grohs - Elgin Community College

Professor: Gary Grohs

Department: TBD

College: Elgin Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very hard teacher, not easy to follow and most students end up dropping his class. Refers a lot to Math 98 a lot, so if you didn't take Math 98 it's that much harder.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hes very strict about little things that most other teachers dont worry about such as not going to the bathroom during his lectures. He will probably do one example of a problem and then leave the rest to you, so I found myself relying on MyMath Lab and the tutors to teach me the material. Not a good pick if you dont feel like teaching yourself.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Made mathematical concepts that I used to know more confusing and made newer concepts even more confusing. He sarcastically answers questions, brings a dark energy to the room and overall just not a good teacher. Although hes accessible for extra help, hes just not someone that can help you unless youre a somewhat gifted math student.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1112
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was horrible at teaching, if you had a question about a subject, he would make you feel like an idiot and never really answered the question. He wasnt helpful with his lectures and went through material pretty quickly. The homework load was too much and difficult to do when youre confused on the subject. He never replied any emails I sent him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1112
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great dad jokes! Spent most of my time in the torturing center to fully understand concepts, but if you are a quick learner it will be easy. Kinda sarcastic with answering your questions, come off rude, but he gives good feed back after test and quizzes. He is a teacher you want to take if you are considering science based jobs, dont if not.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MTH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a very smart professor, he knows his stuff but he's not the best at explaining. He moves very fast and often finishes his lessons after 20 minutes but, he does take time during class to go over any questions we have. He also welcomes us to go visit him during his office hours to get extra help.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH98
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He's rude and degrading to students. He's dismissed health issues students have mentioned that haven't been able to receive disability services and has called other students out for being anorexic due to how skinny they are and if you're quiet in his class he has said "Don't you ever speak?"

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MTH098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

The absolute worse professor at ECC. He doesnt teach at all. Everything is done online and the homework is UNREAL. Ridiculous how this man is teaching since all he does in class is hw problems and you watch videos on my MathLab to learn everything on your own. Hybrid class was the hardest thing Ive done I ended up withdrawing.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He doesnt teach you anything

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not an easy teacher but knows his stuff and gives clear expectations.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am an A student and I am struggling to keep a B in this class. The amount of homework is insane! It is nearly impossible to have a job and take another class while taking this class. His lectures are NOT thorough AT ALL. It's become so bad, I try to block him out so I can avoid getting confused. Just don't take this class. Please.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Isnt the best. Barely teachers the criteria needed to learn and moves on to a different section too fast, heavy homework, lots of quizzes and tests. Dont recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Take his class if you want to go home and teach yourself 80% of the material. He rarely ever helps someone when they have a question

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MTH098
• 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:

Withdrew because I couldnt keep up with all the homework. It was ALOT. So dont slack off on the homework not even for one day. Stay ahead of it actually. Youll grind the homework a bit for one day but itll be worth it to stay ahead. Aside from that hes a very fair professor. He gives you a lot of help on problems. Just be ready to study a lot

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Get real about your future and take classes to learn or live in a dream world, be a loser and work as a cashier at Walmart for the rest of your life.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

THIS PROFESSOR IS A NICE GUY BUT HIS CLASS IS VERY HARD. I STUDIED EVERYDAY, SEEK TUTORING EVERYDAY, AND I MET WITH MY STUDY GROUP EVERYDAY. WHAT YOU DO FOR HOMEWORK AND QUIZES, NOTHING IS SIMILAR ON THE EXAMS. CLASS STARTED WITH 28 STUDENTS, BY THE END OF THE SEMESTER IT WAS DOWN TO 9. HIS COURSE IS VERY VERY HARD. TEACHING STYLE SUCKS!!!!!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CALC1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Grohs is a very smart man who is passionate about what he teaches. His class takes up plenty of time outside of class, but if you do the homework assignments, study, and attend class, you should be able to do well on exams. Grohs is always willing to meet with you for his office hours and help you out if a problem is not clear. Don't miss class!!!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This teacher is awful. If you need help, don't bother asking because he doesn't help. He even kicks out at least three students per semester for just leaving class to use the bathroom. The homework load is unbelievably high, like five assignments per night. I've never once had a teacher that gives out this much. Be prepared to be working until 3AM.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH110
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very smart, very lenient, makes it very easy to pass College Algebra. I often talk to him before class and give him feedback on if we're ready for any quizzes and he has always given us more time to learn the material. He is very friendly and will work with you to help you pass! He makes it very east to pass if you just show up and do the homework!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH098
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Tried to get notes when i had to go out of town and he didn't even respond. I didn't end up passing his class by one percent and i asked If it was possible to open up the homework while i was out of town so i wouldn't get behind and he said the whole class had to agree on it.