PORTER M J
It's math- it's not going to be the most interesting class ever. But, Professor Porter is very accomodating and understanding. He posts lecture videos so you can review confusing lessons. Tests are much easier than practice tests and homework. He seems like a really good guy.
Having taken him for 2A/2B last year, 4B was one of his more ok quarters. However, he's still a legendary prof who's well respected. Weekly HWs, 2 midterms+final (doing well on final replaces your lower midterm score) and he curves generously. Skewed diff. rating cuz 4A last year (w/ Morrison) was terrible so 4B was hard for me. I recommend Porter!
Pretty mid lecturer(just boringly writes examples on the board). homework, midterms and finals all pretty fair. The only issue is the course had big pacing issues, it started off very easy but had huge chunk of material in last 2 weeks. Also he assigned homework for the thanksgiving week and the final week which was really annoying.
Grading was fair and the curve was generous at the end of the class. Just make sure to stay on top of your homework and the lectures as it can pile up. I had never taken any calculus prior to this class, but it was still manageable for me.
Two midterms and a final which are not too bad. Posts clear notes for students to review and understand the concepts better. If you understand the notes and do the practice problems, the tests are not going to be too bad. Pretty good professor.
Professor Porter is amazing - he really wants you to succeed. Stay on top of the homework, use unstuckstudy ai for study prep, and you'll ace this class. Lectures are super helpful, and he's very accommodating.
Matt literally just mumbles to himself and doesn't teach. He uses examples but doesn't really explain how to do them. I've given up going to class and just went to CLAS because it was so much more helpful. He always cancels class and is always "under the weather". Just do the homework, study the review problems really hard and you will pass.
One of the best Professors that I've had so far. He is very caring and clearly explains what is going to be on the exams. Do all the HW's and you will be able to get a good grade in the class.
This is the greatest math teacher to ever exist. He deserves everything he has ever wanted, everything his heart desires. He wants you to succeed so badly and gives you every opportunity to do so. If you fail it is quite literally on you. Do your homework and have a good note card for the test, you will get a 100% I can guarantee it.
amazing came thru in the end to cancel our final and extended all homework, understands students really well
Porter was extremely accommodating to his students, adjusting the grading scale when needed. Grades were based on weekly webwork homework, 2 exams, and one final. The workload was very manageable and he had frequent office hours if you had any questions. Lectures were very informative. He had a very dry humor which made class interesting and fun.
Love Porter! Had him for Math 34A and now Math 34B. For both classes, he adjusted the syllabus so that homework is weighed more than the exams. Not only that, but he also gives students an extra point boost in their overall grade. No doubt, he is the best professor I've had through out my first year in college.