Dave Whittlesey - Valencia College - East and West Campus

Professor: Dave Whittlesey

Department: TBD

College: Valencia College - East and West Campus

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• 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 was a great and funny teacher. He is also very helpful and would help you after class if you still didn't understand something. His lectures were long but were pretty good and he taught well. He made the class entertaining sometimes too which was really nice!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Unfortunately, I wasn't able to take his class in person due to COVID, but I could tell from his discussion posts and emails that he is a fun teacher. He did not give any help other than the textbook provided videos and assignments through MyLab, but since I am a math person it was not horribly difficult.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Almost all test are take home, dont let him trick you with the first test, he pranks you. Honestly he is not a bad guy, he is just insanely sarcastic and talks way to much. If you take him for a 3 hour class good luck. He moves so slow and you dont understand him, asks a question and he makes you feel stupid. If u have no choice, just take em.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Very cool guy, laid back and funny. Although, his lectures can be long and boring if you're already good at math. Super easy course load, his classes were lectures and homework was all online. Gives extra credit very often. Strict test grader. He's very intelligent and knows what he's talking about so don't try to argue about things!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

First time Ive taken math in years and was very nervous but his lectures were broken down so well and made so easy to understand. Hes extremely patient and very respectable. Plenty of extra credit was given and the homework is fairly manageable. Did not require textbook itself. Highly recommend for anyone taking College Mathematics.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to do the assignments and tests online, take notes and attend class and his lectures in order to pass. He allows re-takes for his online exams. He is willing to explain things very smoothly and makes his syllabus very clear. Overall, a very well respected professor who knows his job and what he's teaching to his students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Whittlesey is excellent. He explains clearly what is going to be on the assessments and homework, and really does a great job outlining his grading criteria. He isn't the best at returning emails, but he is a great professor that cares about his students and makes math really easy to understand.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MAT0024
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

The best math prof! Explains material so it is to be understood very easily. Only talks about relevant things. Sometimes says a funny joke. Homework is acceptable amount. Most test were take home. He will prepare you for everything on chapter tests as well as the finals. Gives room for extra credit points.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MAT0020
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's not very conversational, and he mostly just lectures. He teaches pretty well, and allows you take tests home. I passed his class so he's pretty good.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Whittlesey allows you to take test homes. HW isnt an Excessive amount, code needed. He carefully explains the material so that its clearly understood. There is no Midterm and the final is divided in 2 parts. He gives a study guide for the final. Extra credit is available. He gives you the tools to succeed. Easy class if you put in the work.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really awesome professor who cares about his students. He loves to help his students but you have to put it in the work and effort. Would love to take him as a professor again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Prof Whittlesey is an amazing math teacher, honestly one of the best I've ever had in all of my schooling. He teaches everything step by step and uses different colors to denote different steps in solving a problem. If you come to class and pay attention you'll pass with no problem. If you're lazy and don't bother showing up, you have no chance.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Highly recommend. He teaches step-by-step so little room for confusion. Attendance is mandatory. Online homework (MyMathLab) allows several attempts with practice questions. Tests are take home and/or online. He goes over what appears on the finals. Showing work on tests is very important!! Extra credit opportunities. No book needed.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have never been good at math but he broke things down into a simple form that I was able to comprehend. The online homework is easy and it is such a useful tool. Professor W and the online portion go very well with each other. I love that he has a system for missing class-3 free passes. He is very organized and I appreciate his use of colors.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

While I passed the class and learned a lot, his teaching style wasn't for me. Although I personally won't take him again, I do recommend his class if you are a visual learner as he gives multiple examples and works out homework problems for you. The tests are all take home; take this seriously!! Learn the material for the final as that test is not.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. W is great! I'm an older student who doesn't have lots of extra time. I appreciate his teaching style, use of colors, and many examples of how to do problems. He's a tough, but fair test grader and the tests are take home. He even loaned me the book because I didn't have financial aid. I failed with a different prof but not with him!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Whittlesey wants his students to pass his class. All his tests are take home so you literally have the ability to use any resource around you to get a 100% on the teat but you have to work for it. Come exam time, he wants you to prove that you know how to do the work, given his tests were take home. Overall pretty straight forward class!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MGF1106
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Whittlesey is great professor. All tests are take home expect the final. If you pay attention in class you should be able to pass. I've taken math 3 times prior to this class and failed. This class made me feel confident in maths. Professor Whittlesey is funny and is a great teacher.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He may come off as abrasive but he teaches so that you learn the material. If you are lazy and not willing to put in work, then he is not for you. All tests are take home except the final. If you just cheat on the tests you have no chance. The final is 30%, is in two parts, and you must score at least a 50% on it to pass the class.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MAC1105
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He is a great professor! I took him for College Algebra, he works at a steady pace and makes sure everyone understands what they are doing. All tests are take home and he gives lots of opportunity for bonus points. 10/10 recommend taking him for as many classes as you can!!