James Castro - California State University - Northridge

Professor: James Castro

Department: TBD

College: California State University - Northridge

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH262
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Castro is an outstanding teacher. I took him for online classes and he always answered questions and went above and beyond for his students. Linear algebra nisna difficult class but professor Castro does his up most best to help

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH262
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Expect lots of self-studying! Youtube videos help! He gives reviews and past tests, which I find are most helpful for the tests and final. Pay attention to the examples in class! (Especially those he says will show up again!) GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS, YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT! Overall, very clear and straightforward professor! Would take him again!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far, the best math professor I've taken to date. He has unending patience, cares to make sure everyone understands the material, is extremely approachable, and offers a huge extra credit opportunity for those who participate. If you're looking for the perfect math professor, you've found him.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: M150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Castro is an amazing professor. He is very approachable, patient, and wants his students to succeed. His lectures are very clear and he always checks to see if everyone understands the material before moving forward. Would recommend him for any math course. If you pay attention in class and aren't afraid to ask for help you should be able to pass.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

show up, take notes, and study the examples he give in class you will get an A. his lectures are super clear and organized. i wish all the Calc professors are like him.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I highly suggest that you send in your proofs to him. He even tells students the first day to send them in because they can be quite challenging and the class is basically proof based. He is good with accommodating to your schedule if you can not make his office hours. Homework will be assigned from the textbook.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Castro is a fantastic math teacher. He is very clear and concise when it comes to explaining how the problem is solved and even offers multiple short cuts to make solving the problem easier to complete. In class textbook use, and all the homework is on XYZ. He provides multiple practice tests and reviews, study and you will pass.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Castro is such a chill and friendly guy. His lectures are good and he is very patient with people's questions. The tests are pretty straight-forward and he gives plenty of time to complete them.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Showing up for this class is extremely important. The homework assignments are similar to whats on the actual test which is really helpful, and does a good job preparing you for the final.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Castro made me love math! Hes incredible and he made math easy to understand. Would totally take him again if I could!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH262
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

James Castro is a gem. If you want the secret to get an 'A' in this class YOU MUST DO ALL THE HOMEWORK ; YOU MUST GO TO ATLEAST 1 OFFICE HOUR EACH WEEK TO GET PROOFS*CHECKED. ; YOU MUST STUDY THE PRACTICE TESTS/PROBLEMS. Do that get an A. PROOFS ARE SOOOOO IMPORTANT. You MUST!!!!! go and check if you are doing the HMWK problems correctly

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I am taking him for calc 1. He lectures very well! Answers all your questions, sometimes he conplicates his answer but he will always clarify more if you need it. He gave us study guides. He does give LOTS of homework from the textbook. Does not grade on a curve, takes attendance, gives you options at the end to bump your grade. Highly reccommend!

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH262
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Do not take him for linear algebra. I repeat do not take him for linear algebra . He is a good calc professor but he is horrible at teaching linear and he is a hard grader . Most of his linear students fail .

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Having taken Calculus in high school, this class really refreshed my memory on certain topics. Lectures so good that he answers your questions before you even answer them.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Castro is amazing and so helpful. Go to his office hours ask him anything you would want. He was able to teach the material in a month a half comparing to the fall material it takes the professor to finish it in a longer time. I traveled and missed 3 days and I was able to pass the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH250
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is an amazing Professor. He made calc 3 easier than what I expected. His tests are more tricky then difficult, so make sure you study whatever he specifically tells you to go over before an exam. Highly recommend him for any math class at CSUN

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING PROFESSOR! I think his way of teaching is at a perfect pace for everyone to keep up. Do not take if you hope to miss class, do not take if you hate turning in homework, and do not take if you have the bladder of a squirrel. He dislikes when people leave the classroom. It's rude! But overall Great professor! RECOMMENDED!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great Professor and really wants all his students to excel. Although, he does get mad when students leave to go to the restroom which is a bit nit-picky on his part but it's because the door makes a disrupting loud slam. I would recommend his class because he really takes his time to teach and he makes it very simple.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is a great Professor. Although, he does get mad when students leave to go to the restroom. I would recommend this course because he really takes his time to teach and he makes it very simple.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH102
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Needs to get rid of no bathroom rule. This is not high school.