Jim Wolford - Clark College

Professor: Jim Wolford

Department: TBD

College: Clark College

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Usually I can do well in math but I actually didn't think I was going to pass this class. You have a test every week pretty much, and he knocks you off a lot of points for no reason. If you don't show up and study then goodluck.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH090
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher I've ever had. Goes through "lectures" as fast as possible to meet personal goals. Straight up laughs in your face when you ask for help or questions. Very demeaning and has no respect for his students. I've never hated looking and listening to someone so much, he disgusts me. Run!!!!!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good sense of humor, most of the time, yet his overall approach is very apathetic and he is regularly demeaning. For example, i didn't do well on a recent exam, and after I turned it in, he quickly inspected it with a very condescending look on his face, snarled, as if he just sucked a lemon. Sadly, this is typical. He is generally condescending.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH095
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

All classes I have taken I have gotten A's. Which means I WAS a 4.0 student until I took this Class. To be honest if you are good at math then this class is for you. He is a fun teacher BUT there is a lot of course material to pack in. He CAN be very helpful, he CAN be a tough grader but I have found if you show your work the credit will be given.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH095
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I would never take this instructor again. He's awful. Avoid at all costs

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH105
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Wolfords' technique in teaching is not the greatest. He was taking college courses himself, and trying to pass his classes. I had a hard time getting help and his tests were hard. Although he has a good sense of humor, it didn't help my grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH095
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lots of homework. He doesn't grade it, just checks that something was done. Teach yourself from the book (or youtube), and consider his lectures a bonus. It helps to practice via homework, but I don't learn much from the man himself. Take responsibility for your own learning and shift your expectations in this class, and you wont be let down.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH89
• 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:

Nice guy, but overall was horrible at teaching. Some of the concepts, you have to teach yourself. He gets distracted easily, and often times what you learn in class isn't even on the test! I would not take his class again.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH095
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This was my first class of the day and definitely woke me up! Jim makes math fun with his sense of humor, homework is long but worth it, no attendance but I would definitely go. Always answers your questions and makes sure you know the material. I hear he is a tough grader but he makes clear what's on the tests and what to study. he's great!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 089
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I came into this class thinking the test and hw would not be a super hard and long but the test were not easy and the way he grades them were Ludacris almost as if he is setting his students up for failure especially the ones struggling, he had a sarcastic almost rude sense of humor, would never recommend his class just horrible.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: 7158
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Don't take this class unless there are no other options. His lectures are all over the place and very confusing. He does not explain the steps in a problem he just writes them on the board. I already have a basic understanding of the concepts but I leave the class more confused than when I got there. Only helpful days are the days before tests.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH111
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I initially liked his class. Thought he was quirky but I liked his teaching style. Homework was easy and he takes his time helping students understand the material. Then I got tested. Tests were ridiculously hard. Small concepts he went through once were tested and large concepts were skipped. Made it impossible to study for. Would not recommend.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Like his style of teaching. Tries to be funny. Really good at going through the steps. Will go through any homework question in class. Takes his time. I would suggest to do extra study for the tests. Tricky and tough.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Quirky guy, but is really good at explaining trig concepts. Likes to put tricky questions on the tests, read very carefully. For example, he swapped CSC and SEC blanks on one test and if you just filled it out the normal pattern it was wrong. Double check instructions. Also has a fascination with using staplers correctly.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Great teacher. His style of teaching was entertaining enough to break up the monotony of a 2:30 minute math class. Types of questions on the tests were emphasized in his lectures. Tests graded fairly. Homework was every other odd for all sections. Overall great teacher and very fair

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH095
• 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 loved him as a teacher! Dorky and loves math, and good at teaching it. He answers all questions until there are none left, very patient. He makes it very obvious what kinds of questions will be on the tests, and there are no quizzes! Tests are nice and short and simple. Laid back and helpful!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

VERY unhelpful... does not give much assistance, works way to quickly, horrible and describing how he works through a problem and is all over the place in a lecture. Doing the homework helps but he is of no use. The only useful lecture days are when he covers test material the day before. Do not take this teacher if you have a choice.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MTH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worse professor i have ever had ! i would not recomend any one taking his class

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH090
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This instructor bounces around through the chapters and its very hard to comprehend because of this. Even an honor student had to withdraw. He is a bit eccentric and sarcastic but really its just how he sets up this class, he bounces around and its very confusing. I will not take another class with him.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH103
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Jim's lectures are good and his tests are fairly short (8-10 questions) and easy. Do the assigned homework problems and go to every lecture and you'll pass.