He's a good prof but wasn't for me, most of the time, I was lost

A pretty good professor, a lot of homework and you have to be in charge of teaching yourself a lot of the topics because it isn't in detail during lectures most of the time. The practice tests are exactly like the tests though so they are moderately easy to study for.

Probably one of the best teachers you will get at UCSB! His slides are very thorough and easy to understand, and he posts them on canvas along with videos explaining them. Gives practice exams for midterms and final that are almost EXACTLY like the actual thing. He is super funny and very approachable, highly recommend him for math!

I don't understand why Peter Garfield isn't a 5/5! We had easy homework assignments three times a week that had unlimited attempts. Before midterms and the final, he gave us four practice exams that had the same content as the real test with different numbers. I made sure I knew how to solve all of those problems and never missed a single point.

I love Peter! He really cares about the students and his grading policy is great as you are guaranteed a B is you show that you made an effort in the class. Loved how the practice exams are nearly exactly the same as the actual midterms and final. Super funny and kind-hearted and tries to teach in a way that is easy to understand.

34A was pretty easy bc the practice exams are exactly like the real exams and he lets you have a cheat sheet. Peter is a funny guy but he moves incredibly fast during lectures and they aren't that helpful. HW is weird bc the last half of the problems are not relevant to what we're learning.

I love Peter!! He is such a genuine teacher that cares about the success of his students! The class has lots of homework that is pointless and has no correlation with the exams. In order to do well on his exams, take the practice exam and memorize it religiously as its similar to the actual exam.

I love professor Garfield! He's very funny and genuinely cares about his students. He doesn't quite explain some topics but you can easily get answers from your TA. Also, most of the homework is MEANINGLESS and doesn't cover test questions at all. You're better off focusing on the practice tests that he posts bc those are 100% on the tests.

My king. Only complaint is that he takes a while to grade and the homework isn't really what we learn in lecture.

I loved Peter a lot! His lectures are engaging and give you everything you need to know for the homework and exams. The exams are the exact same as the practice exams, and you're also allowed to have a notecard, making midterms and final a breeze. There's a quiz each week but it's super easy if you pay attention in section.

Class is very manageable, he is very lenient with grades, lectures are pretty fast paced, lots of homework, weekly quizzes, 3 midterms, 1 final. Post practice exams similar to actual exams. Went to office hours and CLAS throughout the quarter and finished with an A.

Class was very well laid out, quizzes once a week, three midterms, and homework after every lecture. If you go to class and spam the practice midterms you can do very well in the class. The practice midterms are exactly like the real deal which made studying a lot easier.

I was scared to do Math 34A coming into UCSB but Professor Garfield makes it so much more bearable. We have homework three times a week and quizzes every section. The homework is lowk harder than what we learn in in class. His midterms and finals are exactly like his practice exams so make sure to utilize those. Overall not a bad class.

Peter is the most genuine professor Ive had, he really cares about getting to know and check in with his students. I will say his homework is extremely more difficult that what he teaches in lecture (most homework material wasn't even in tests), but if you take studying practice midterms and writing notecard seriously you will be fine in the class.

Three midterms and quizzes every week in section. The practice exams are EXACTLY like the actual tests, so do those and make a good notecard and you'll do fine. Homework is kind of unrelated to the material so...do with that what you will. Iclicker but no geolocation so you don't have to go to lecture (which is too fastpaced to be helpful anyway).

Peter is a great teacher, super laid back but the lectures are very fast and he has a clicker. 3 attendances are dropped, 2 weekly quizzes are dropped. 3 midterms and a final and 3 homework a week. The homework is not important to learn so you can search it up but make sure you focus on the practice tests and you'll do fine.

I wouldn't recommend if you're a hands on learner, lectures are fast paced and can be confusing since not all the steps are shown. Lots of hw (3 a week) along with a weekly quiz during section and 3 midterms with a final exam. You have to do a lot of practicing outside of lecture and would recommend outside help if math isn't your strong suit.

if you do the practice midrerms/final its so easy; every test is exactly like the practice. attendance is not mandatory because he doesn't geofence the iclicker so you can do it from home. lectures are not super helpful but the weekly sections are.

Peter is a great guy, but he isn't really the best teacher. The main reason I did okay was b/c I had a phenomenal TA and I learned a lot from her. If you don't get a good TA, there's a chance you'll be teaching yourself some things. Tests are easy as long as you do the practice tests and make a good note card and the homework is very manageable.

Great math professor. Makes great conversation as well as a great/honest lecturer. There is homework (obviously its math) and 2 midterms. Everything you need is in the lectures. TAs are very helpful as well. Overall a really great class.

Professor Garfield was very nice and he did a good job at teaching. He does iClicker it pays off in the end if you go to almost all lectures because if he notices good effort (just good attendance and do all HW) he boosts any grade from C-B- to a B. Didn't go to class last 3 weeks and still passed final with a B, all tests are like practice exams

Very good lectures, also posted online if you can't make it. Tests are not very hard. Very friendly and funny guy.

Peter was one of the best math professors I've ever had. He is fully aware that most of his students won't need to know calculus for their majors. Tests are exactly like the practice exams and he post at least 3 practice exams each test. Notecards allowed for every test even the final. gives in class reviews.

The grading criteria for the class was clear, midterms are exactly like the practice midterms uploaded. Taught in a way that was useful for me to understand.