John Towers - MiraCosta College (all)

Professor: John Towers

Department: TBD

College: MiraCosta College (all)

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH126
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Towers is going to be a professor with legendary status! This guy gives you the WIIFM of doing math which is why teachers should teach. Unfortunately he is retiring.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Towers is a great professor that cares about his students and always reminds them what will be on the exams. He is also extremely fair with his grading and is very straightforward with the lectures. Just be sure to take notes, that is your study guide for the exams.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very good instructor: Prof. Towers makes calculus interesting, and he explains the concepts very well in-depth. There is a lot of homework in the class, so paying attention in class is crucial.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a cool dude, he goes to work with his shorts and sandals but knows how to explain math in the best way possible. There for you if he needs help, I would definitely take him again. The reason I got a C is because I didn't work as much, but it's a pretty straight forward class

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH126
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Such a awesome teacher! Answers every question you may have and has office hours before the class period. The notes you take in class sometimes are the exact problems on the test! He is very funny and has a laid back personality. I wish he taught all the other math classes I need!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• 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:

Good guy but very confusing. Go to the tutors, or use Chegg. He teaches in a very specific way.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CALC150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Towers is a nice guy. One too many tests, and a little strict on the grading, but otherwise that, good professor. Very helpful during office hours and good sense of humor. "Downstairs, you have this function". "Increasing and decreasing land". Those are some samples of his humor. Towers, you are the man!!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Towers is awesome. Compared to other Math teachers, he's very thorough, and he'll give you exactly what you need to understand. Plus, he lets you practice during class time. Take him if you can!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH126
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Funny Helpful Clear Awesome :)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: 1942
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Towers is one of my favorite teachers at MiraCosta, he really does want his students to succeed, and you get that vibe right away. His test are pretty much similar to his lecture notes, an are pretty straight forward. If I had to sell my soul to take him for Calc 2 I would, but unfortunately can't since he doesn't. Anyways, take him!!!!!!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• 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:

Best math teacher I have ever had. He explains everything crystal clear, and test is based solely on his notes. Only thing is his class is curved to where a 92% is an A. I'm looking back now that I'm in Calc II with an awful instructor and wish I had him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH160
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good professor but I am worried about the next math- like other raters. I was able to get a good grade but only because of his direct teaching ways. Not sure I will duplicate in higher math. A student was getting a B but didn't know 2 out of 6 trig functions, simplifying, nor meaning of reciprocal. How the B you ask? Towers

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Go to class- write notes and study the examples he gives you. Wish I wouldn't have so much on my plate and sure I would've gotten an A with his teaching style.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Like him as a person but not as a prof. would not recommend any of his math courses unless you only need Calc I(to get a good grade) and no other math following. I am planning on taking Calc I again just to make sure I will be fine since I am taking Calc II, III and Linear. Make sure to study his lecture examples and really nothing else

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Read the other post on not being prepared for Calc II and I agree. Got an A but- this prof. teaches you how to take his tests more than he teaches Calc. 1 student was also getting an A but seemed she was only able to solve problems from his notes and not other calc Q's, yet other students seemed weren't getting an A. Do hmwk & practice b4 Calc II.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Study his notes

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Big on notation and if you have the right problem set up will give max. 1/2 pts. Credit if wrong answer. All his tests are based on notes- seems like people can get away with passing or Acing by knowing his notes and not the actual material. Not the best if you plan on going to a top tier school that gives calc and physics assessments.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CALCI
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

A 92%+, B 82+, C72+; if you average a 92 on all exams with a 5% from hmwk you could get a B if you score <90% on final (do the math). He is clear on lectures but I took him for Calc I and then was not fully prepared for Calc II based on the Calc I teaching style. All calc requires lots of time in. I got an A in II and an A in precalc but B here

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Good choice for Calculus. Very straight forward teaching style. He teaches you the material and then tests you on exactly what he went over. He gets to every class early to answer questions and you get the impression that he genuinely wants his students to do well.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very helpful. Have to put the time in for a great grade. Even if you get A on all exams, your final will ultimately determine your grade since it is 15%. and will include the hardest part of the whole course. Homework is 5%