James Smart - Tallahassee Community College

Professor: James Smart

Department: TBD

College: Tallahassee Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAC1114
• 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:

Okay, so precalc is hard! if math is NOT your strongest subject do not take this course online or hybrid (that goes fro all profs.) anyways, Prof. Smart is very intelligent, but he is a fast paced instructor. Do NOT hesitate to go to his office hours. Tests are a little tough, but study the homework and pretests because they prepare you well!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAC1114
• 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:

Took the time to hold online sessions since we were an online class but it was hard to grasp the material since the book he had online did not match the book from the TCC bookstore. Spent most of my time goggling or on Youtube. Tests are 60% of the grade. Be prepared. 10xs harder than the homework and does not give partial credit.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smart is VERY nice and smart, but he can't teach. He would respond to our questions by saying "It's obvious." He would use the solutions manual when trying to help with hw questions. He had questions on his tests that he couldn't answer (did not penalize you, but you lost all that time). Very hard exams. Likes "tricky" problems.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MAC1140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT take Precalc with this professor. He is all over the place with teaching. Might as well have taken an online class because I learned the material from Youtube. DO NOT RECOMMEND!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Need a slow and clear walk through for College Algebra? Don't take him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Smart is great at math that's obvious, but if your not quite a fast learner when it comes to math I would stay away from taking him. As a teacher should, he makes you think. And that's about the only positive thing I took from my experience Prof. Smart. He's more for advanced students who's done every math class under the sun.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Took his Calc 2 class as a freshman straight out of high school. Was intimidated by this class but he made it so simple. He explains everything and does examples, I take notes, and have a quiz mostly every Friday. Only had three tests before the final, lets you retake one, and he understands missed quizzes or days. Never saw him in a bad mood ever.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAC2312
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Smart has a great character, but not that of a teacher. Teaches straight from the book, suggests you do book work along with the online homework. The tests are nothing like the notes, so studying the notes is better off if they are cumulative of your entire math career. Super nice guy, will offer help, but super tough professor.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT1105
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

NOT HELPFUL AT ALL!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I do not recommend this professor. His expectations are extremely high and unrealistic. When visiting during his office hours to receive extra help, he puts you down and discourages you.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STA2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

When I actually attended the class I did great. (the beginning) He teaches you on calculator so make sure you have one.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I had him for Calc I. He is an amazing mathematics professor. His notes are organized and easy to understand. You can pass this class and be fully prepared for Calc II with this professor. Obviously this is a difficult course, but you will pass if you go to every class and complete all the work assigned or suggested for you to do.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing Teacher. You need to study everyday to pass, but you WILL know the material by the end

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MAC2311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If you're taking him for Calc next semester i'm sure he'll do better. It was his first time teaching Calc and our class was struggling and so did he, but we saw his progression near the END of the semester... Guess our luck wasn't good. He does know the material inside out and willing to help you, although his tests and final are extremely hard.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: STA0029
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great teacher...kmow his math and really puts in an effort to make sure that you understand the material. Great sense of humor, nice disposition and very soft spoken. Best math teacher ever. If you need a one on one teacher, this is your guy.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is one of the rudest teachers I have ever had. He was very unclear and DOES NOT TEACH. All he does for the duration of the semester is give you a worksheet and tell you to do it. NOT WORTH THE COST OF THE CLASS.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Not normally a fan of algebra, or any math, but he does a really good job of teaching. Really excited and absolutely loves his subject, and he makes sure you understand Why the math works, not a "here's your formula, just shut up and do it until it's memorized" teacher.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MAC2114
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Homework and textbook are the keys to success. He says the homework problems are extra credit, but they are more than that; some of the problems appear on the test. The regular homework is online. Math, in general, demands a lot of studying so there really is no easiness (especially at this level). Put in the work, you will pass.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: STA2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This was a very challenging class and the Professor was very Willingly to give out extra points to boost up your grade providing you earn them while attending his class. The material is extremely difficult if you are not a Math Whiz. The Learning Commons was a blessing;spent countless hours there each week just to pass this class.It was worth it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: STAT2023
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This class is difficult to say the least and unless you are prepared to live at the learning commons to get help to pass the course... Then run and don't take this course unless you have to as a requirement...