Tom Worthington - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Tom Worthington
Department: Mathematics
College: Grand Rapids Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Worthington's class was not as difficult as I had thought it would be. For taking 2 years off of math between high school and college, I got a B in the class with putting in minimal effort. His quizzes are similar to the homework, and if you do the homework (which is optional), you should have no problem passing this class.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I really enjoyed having him as a professor. He loved for you to use different programs on your calculator, instead of doing it by hand. He did not really care if you did your homework, he used it as a learning tool. He does time his tests, but before you even take the test he reviews everything and they are the same questions with different #s
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MA108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is very straight forward. He shows you how to do the problems on your calculator and thats what he expects you to do. I hate math and I didn't think it was that hard. He is a good teacher. Just pay attention and do what is expected of you.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MA108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Quite possibly my least favorite teacher at GRCC that I've had so far. Need another 15 minutes to finish up some problems? Too bad - he times quizzes and tests strictly. Lectures are pretty boring and hard to follow as well. This is a teacher for people who like self-teaching. For a good math teacher, I recommend Yansak or Baragar instead.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He was literally the worst professor I have ever had! If you need help forget it, go to the math lab. Then if you do not have thick skin dont take him, he will call you out in class and make you feel very unintelligent. On the final day he has you calculate your grade and says whether you should take the exam or just drop, in front of everyone.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MA108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible teacher! I have spent the entire semester teaching myself the math and how to do it from the answers he gives. He is unwilling to help and doesn't teach at all. He is also constantly late to class. DO NOT TAKE HIM
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
tough class no matter who you have. He only uses the calulator, nothing by hand which is cool. u dont have to show your work, just the answer. I'm good at math so it was faitly easy for me. He doesn't explain much, just gives u the answer. He basically puts the quiz and test examples before the test which is really helpful.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MATH108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you're taking this class as review or just for fun then yeah it's super easy, but as soon as you stumble upon something you haven't learned before then you're kind of screwed. He explains things just enough to trigger your memory, but not enough to teach it.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If your not wanting to use your calculator alot then don't take him. I had him for 108 and 110 in the same semester and in both he only showed how to do the problems not explain why. He shows you lots of shortcuts for problems on calcultors and only cares about finial answers and has a nice grading scale. If you struggle in math DON"T take him.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MA108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is such a horrible teacher. He needs to retire. Save yourself the hassle and just do not take his class. Find another professor!
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MA108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
His classes are for the people that get math and do not need much guidance.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MA107
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Worst math teacher ever! If you get confused he will not help you, his only solution is "Go to the Math Lab". His name should be Calculator Cripple because thats all you use the entire class, nothing is done by hand it seems.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MA107
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He is not a teacher for those who struggle. I currently have this sad excuse for a teacher and he will not help you learn. He picks on those he knows struggle and announces to the whole class when you did a bad job on a quiz or test. He looks for 3 people to understand then he says ok moving on. He is a jerk. Our class size went from 28 to about 13
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MA108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I had him for Tri and I got an A. He's the type of teacher for students who get math-I love math. He is one of my favorite teacher's here. If you take notes, and do the home, then you should be okay. Just show up for class!!!
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
It isn't the teacher that sucks, the course is difficult. I will say that he doesn't always completely clarify some things he teaches, but if I spend 5 minutes in the Math Lab it is all explained. He really isn't that bad.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MATH108
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
THE WORST TEACHER IN THE COLLEGE
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MA107
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I am a deans list student I asked Tom for help in repeating calculator functions & he mocked me in class, he didn't write anything on the board & I wasn't the only one w/ trouble I emailed him asking for help & he dropped me from the class saying my 3 kids kept me too busy I got an A in the same class with Nancy Forest that same semester, go figure
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
avoid at all cost
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
He doesnt teach the class. He spends the whole time showing off his abilities to do the problems correctly. and you better get on his good side, because he definitely has his favorites. he also tells my class that were not as good/smart as other classes.
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MA107
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Horrible teacher! When a student would ask a question he would snap back at them and look at them like they were stupid and wasting his time for not knowing. Didn't explain anything. When a student tried to help another he would yell at them for talking and threaten to kick them out
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