One of the best teachers i've ever had. Clear in explination and logical deduction. His conclusions are sound and his attitude is that which he wants the students to focus on the subject as opposed to getting all the notes down right. However, deff. not for those without a serious interest in math and advanced knowledge.

What ever math he learned, it doesnt have anything to do with math 5a, because he has no idea what is going on in class. You can teach urself better by flat out reading the book. CLAS is a must.

Can't teach. Half the class would get confused and walk out during lecture. Very easy tests, but NO partial credit so make sure not to misplace a negative sign or it will be 0/9 for one of the exam's 3 problems. go to CLAS and take him for easy tests, not to really understand the mathematics

The only thing you will get from lecture is the phrases "Do you understang" and "Do you get me", neither which the class can answer with a yes. His lectures are so confusing that he doesnt even know what is going on. Oh and doesnt believe in partial credit, which was awesome when there are only 3 questions on the test.

His tests are not hard, but he cant teach. He taught so fast and not in order. Even he is very willing to teach, but might confuse students.

This was the worst Class I took while at UCSB. This horrible professor left me with very little understanding of the subject that came back to haunt me in later undergraduate class and later Graduate work at another University. Worst professor EVER!!!!!!

He's one of the world's famous mathematicians. He's a super teacher, and always willing to answer your questions and help you learn.

ppl said he was a hard teacher, but he ended up not being bad at all. his lectures r good, does plenty of examples, and his tests r just like his old ones

A nice man but a bad teacher. Trying to make his final easier, he messed everything.

one of the best math professors i've had in college, they're hard to come by here at UCSB. definitely knew his stuff and tried to help you figure things out.

HARD class... definitely not one that you take for fun. ponce will help you as much as he can if you go to his office hours but lecture is very unclear because he goes at such a rapid pace. good luck if you take this course... you'll need it

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