Pat LaVallo - Mission College

Professor: Pat LaVallo

Department: TBD

College: Mission College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH002
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Genuinely cares about his students and teaching. Is a practical person and accepts the usage of modern technology in his lectures and exams, but the questions are more difficult so it's useless if you don't conceptually understand what you're doing. Make sure you bring a charged laptop to exams so you don't spend all your time doing algebra.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH002
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would not recommend this class to be taken over summer without a strong algebra foundation. The lectures are held 4 times a week and can be upwards to 4.5 hours with homework. Lavallo teaches by doing example problems but does not fully break down concepts in structured lesson plans which did not work for me. He is very passionate about teaching.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH19
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

During his lectures, he does homework problems and emphasizes on important formulas. There is only one midterm and one final. When I had him, the tests were take home and had to submit them in single PDFs. The grade has more emphasis on homework. If you do better on the final, then that score replaces the midterm. You may be put in a group.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CAL1
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Homework isn't due til the end of the semester & unlimited, lets you use outside resources on tests, lecture heavy but most of the time you teach yourself. He depends on Desmos a lot, make sure you know how to use it. Has unlimited amount of tries for Practice Test which count towards the grade. Take advantage of the unlimited chances! he sells egg

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH002
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is great. He explains everything carefully. He gives you a lot of homework and difficult tests in his class. He allows you using a website like Demos during the tests. But you need to study hard to pass the class.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH002
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

If you have already taken a great top notch precal and trig class and already know the material. This is the perfect prof for you. I came in knowing basic algebra, I studied for inumurable hours, dozens of all nighters and got lousy scores. Literally barely passed. The experience of working so hard and knowing Lavallo was worth it for me though.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH4B
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His class is hard but he gives a very generous curve at the end of the semester. I had an SI (Supplemental Instructor) in the class. There were one hour SI sessions before each class to prepare for midterms. I scored decent of the first one and almost perfect on the second one. He gave a lot of homework and assigned to graph on Desmos.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PRE-CALC
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He uses a lot of tech like desmos and wolfram alpha to explain the lecture. Lecture is heavy just pay attention and take note. He allows you to use desmos and such during the test but beware test can be tougher then expected.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH4A
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

If u r a math/physics major worth taking. He goes in depth with physics related topics. 4a was 2 midterms and final, final was curved and replaced lowest midterm and if u show effort, u will get the grade u want. Sometimes extra credit on final/in class. He has notes for u to use. very friendly and open to questions.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: STATS10
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lavallo is the best math teacher I've ever had. I probably would have stopped at an Associates Degree if it wasn't for him.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: STATS10
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

As long as you do the hw and show up to class and go to him for help, you will pass. Show that you are trying and you'll be fine. I hate stats and tried taking it with 2 other instructors before Lavallo, but failed miserably.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATHC101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Math teachers are important Math is important as much as we hate it Pat is a phenomenal teacher If you hate math or have trouble with math take him He will help you understand and prevail I appreciate his help and honesty. Hes a amazing teacher I have been trying to pass math for over 10 years now He has help me prevail

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH4B
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

i took him for STATS .He is very knowledgeable, he wants to see his student succeed , he will help out with anything you need and also will come in if needed for extra help. Do his homework , show up for his class and your pass.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 3A3B4C
• 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:

Definitely!

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH4B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Lectures fast paced but he'll help you a lot in office hours. Tests are hard but he curves hella. Homework tedious but not difficult mostly. 4C with him is a little easier: less homework but tests have definitions and proofs etc. Appreciates motivated students; go to office hours to prove that you are one. Very eccentric; a nice person

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH4C
• 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 did not learn anything from him. What I learned is from MyMathLab. In Math4c (Linear Algebra), I have learned about matrix which is not really hard if you know the technique; however, Lavallo did make it harder with lots of definition and true/false question. Once again, believe me, don's take his class. (faithful advice from ASIAN GUY)

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH12
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's nice, u just have 2 try. Its college math so you have 2 study The best way to pass: Always have his notes printed b4 hand, it's easier to keep up with his fast pace lectures which r mainly for his Worksheets. Lots of time 4 hw so use it to learn, Use symbolab! tests r based on mml. + he bumps up ur grade! Desmos-free graphing cal, learn 2 use

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH004C
• 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:

For someone with a lot of time on their hands and little stress/responsibilities, I think he would be a great prof. Its hard to memorize definitions with a lot of other stress on the mind. I got an A on the scantron/calculations and F on the definitions. It seems unfair that one could get a C for not being able to regurgitate the text.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH004C
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Extremely knowledgeable & passionate about math, although not always in his office during office hours. Tends to be late every class. Tough grader especially with definitions for linear algebra. Have to give EXACT definitions or he marks everything wrong, it's all or nothing. Really have to do LOTS of reading and studying ON YOUR OWN to pass.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH903
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Lavallo is a great teacher, he is always accessible for students when they need help. I would definitely take him again!