Paul Hess - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Paul Hess
Department: Mathematics
College: Grand Rapids Community College
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Lots of homework. It helps you understand the material, but he doesn't actually teach it. He uses an online math book and there is a different teacher that actually teaches you the material.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: MA131
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
3 tests count for 50% of total grade. Was worried but the practice tests are exactly the same as the actual tests. Fine workload with multiple attempts allowed on homework and quizzes. Uses Thinkwell instead of a textbook. Material is taught concisely and well. Prof was understanding through emails. Probably the best math class I've ever taken.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • 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:
I was really nervous to take college level math but everything was very straightforward. I never actually met him as I took the class online but through email and announcements he presented himself as very caring and understanding. I really appreciate his humanity and will take his classes in the future.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Prof. Hess isn't the one in the lesson videos but answers questions and provides extra resources if you EMAIL him. DO NOT USE BLACKBOARD. I am not great at math and going at my own pace online helped! Items due at the end of each week with the option to work ahead. (I finished on track with the suggested schedule, usually got a C-average in math.)
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: MA131
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you're not good at math and struggle with time management, then I would not recommend this course. Take it in person instead. I don't struggle with math that much so I managed to teach myself and understand the homework. He was responsive through email. Basically, know what you can handle.
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I don't really know how he is in person but he does communicate well through email. Make sure to not fall behind in the timeline that he gives you, otherwise it's pretty simple. That's coming from someone who is good at math though, but I still recommend if you want to take an online course.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: C+
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Prof Hess is super understanding. Just talk to him and he will do everything he can to help you out. TAKE THE PRACTICE TESTS ON THINKWELL- they are literally exact replicas of the tests. I'm terrible at math and this class was hard, but it was totally doable. I really liked online because I could go my own pace. I finished a week ahead of schedule!
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Hess is by a long shot, my favorite professor at GRCC. He's so nice and genuinely cares about his students. Several times i emailed him late at night with a question and he not only responded but helped me work through it. Best math grade I've ever had and never wanted to pull my hair out. HIGHLY RECOMMEND HIM!
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Professor Hess was amazing! I'm pretty good at math and his class was an easy A. He made assignments very clear and reiterated that there were multiple resources for people who needed help. Would definitely take him again and recommend him to everyone.
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Class was very organized and Professor Hess was very helpful. It's hard to take a math class online but this class was well laid out. Exams are graded quickly and you always know how you are doing.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: MA104
  • 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:
7wk online class. Finished in 2wks. Syllabus & expect. clear. Big encourager and responds quickly to emails. This was my first online class at GRCC. I took him for 3 more online Math classes including Calc I & Calc II. The rating below is also mine - it's for Math 110 - online. Take him!
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: MA8828
  • 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:
Online 7wk cram class. Syllabus & expectations crystal clear. Allowed to finish class early. I'm good at math, so this wasn't hard. Do HW. If you understand it, should get an A. He is helpful, responsive, and definitely an encourager! Probaby "hot" - not sure as I've only had for online classes (4). Hands off ladies. He's married. :)
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • 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:
This class has easy material, but was somewhat difficult for me due to it being online and learning from an online instructor, not the actual professor who is making the tests. I thought that on occasion it was conflicting on tests, or not right that we had to do things a specific way, when another way would work.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: MA104
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Online class - It is very clear what is expected of you and when assignments are due. The teacher is very involved in online discussions, and responds to emails very quickly. Feedback is fantastic - homework is graded instantly, quizzes are instant and tests are returned in less than a week (along with answer key / worked out problems).
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: MA104
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very great teacher! Extremely helpful and clearly understood. I took this class online. There was quite a bit to read through at the beginning but the class structure was easy to follow after you get into it.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: MA104
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Took it online, he was very helpful when I hit difficult spots, and was very encouraging.
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: MA133
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
A really great guy. He will go the extra mile for you if you do the same for him. Not the easiest but if a good professor.
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: MATH134
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Super, super, super helpful professor. Grades a little tough on tests, but that's math. Professor Hess really goes out of his way to help the students wrap their brians around calc. Very easy to approach with questions and very keen with mathematics.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Had him for an online class, made it somewhat more difficult, but he was helpful and quite lenient in grading. Saw a pic of him too. He's hot! Would've liked to sat in his class and looked at him! hee hee
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: MA110
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Mr. Hess is a very helpful instructor. However if you are a lecture person and like to see things on the board; this is not the best class for you. You and your classmates will be teaching the class with a handout to use as reference. It’s a very outgoing and fun class: you will be playing games and going to the computer lab for group projects.
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