Tab Livingston - Orange Coast College

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Tab Livingston - Orange Coast College

Professor: Tab Livingston

Department: Mathematics

College: Orange Coast College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MATHA120
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This professor was ok. He was caring and helpful, but sometimes his teaching was hard to follow. The homework was also spot-checked. You did all the homework for the unit (maybe around 5 chapters), then during class, he told you what single chapter to upload, and you only had 10 minutes to do so.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH120
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

The class was tough, and sometimes he goes a little fast, but he is a very nice guy, and he does care. If you struggle with math I wouldn't take him, or prepare for a lot of work. I recommend participating in class and going to office hours.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: A170
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Avoid this instructor. Tab Livingston doesn't go out of the way to help you if you're serious. You're forced to buy his personal workbook that provides inadequate instructional information. Why the college allows this is baffling. Stories are inappropriate in Math when students need to learn about math. Internet issues hurt low-income individuals.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: A120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Doc is great at guiding you thru hard problems, he consistently answers questions, and he drops your lowest test score. His stories are amazing and timed well to break up the dense lectures. Internet issues will hurt you due to his narrow submission times. If you are a serious student and engage with him, he will go out of the way to help you.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MATH115
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Spends more time talking about himself than going over the subject. Comes off very cocky. Extremely fast paced & makes you feel like an idiot if you ask him about it. I honestly felt like I had to muster up the courage to ask questions. Overall, listening to his constant humble brags got super annoying when all I wanted was to learn the math.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MATH120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

In my opinion, Professor Livingston is excellent if you're looking to enhance your math skills. The only way you can really master math is by practice, so there is no surprise that the work will be a bit rigorous. He does make math easy and understandable. Though turning in HW online is a bit stressful, as you only have a 15 minute period to do so.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MATH115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Livingston was the worst math professor. SUPER INCONSIDERATE. He does not care about his students learning and/or their success. Requires you to buy an overpriced book that was NOT helpful at all. Forces you to keep your camera on for each class session when his was completely turned off! Overall I would NOT recommend him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MATH120
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

An average Zoom class will look like this. He selects usually 4 to 5 people to have their mics on. He shows us how to do it and gives us a few problems to do as a class. He then gives one to work on by ourselves. He's pretty good but, I wish he would more considerate when comes to submitting test and hw since there are tech issues that might come.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MATH115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Inconsiderate when it comes to turning in work and will not accept an exam if not submitted on times. People were crying during a zoom call bc they were having WiFi issues and didnt even let them turn it in because the assignment was locked and they couldnt turn it in.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MAT120
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

chill teacher, 3 exams in total worth 100 points each (he will drop your lowest test), 3 homework checks (worth 10 points each), and 1 notebook check worth 20 points. If you pay attention, you will pass. His textbook was quite pricey, but helpful; he takes some problems from the book and puts it into the test.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH120
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I have been out of school for 5 years and returning I took 120 with Prof. Livingston. I highly appreciate his algebra maintenance in the homework to prepare us for calc (which 5 years later is mostly lost to me!). If possible, I would take him for pre-calc and calc! There are 3 exams, 3 homework checks, and 1 extra credit hw. Lowest exam is dropped

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: A120
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Does not accept late work. If you have technology issues, avoid this class. Turning in assignments and exams are under a couple a minutes. Very inconsiderate with people who struggle turning in assignments.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MATH120
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He grades hw based on a check. Before each unit test he selects one section of hw that you submit, you arent told ahead of time which section it is. Once he tells you, you have about 15 minutes to upload or you get a zero, NO EXCEPTIONS. I will say that if you like slow thorough lectures, he is your teacher, but otherwise, I hate him.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MATH115
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He didnt give us any time to submit our assignments and was inconsiderate.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: A170
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Livingston is the best math professor Ive ever had. He teaches the material in a very clear way and always makes sure people are following the lecture. He uses a lot of real life examples which made the material easier for me to understand and appreciate why Id ever need to know it. Hes pretty funny and easy going. Definitely take him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MATH140
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Prof. Livingston was the third professor I took BusCalc with, so to say I was at my last straw with the subject is an understatement. His textbook (which he writes himself) and his lectures are what finally got me through this class! Great teacher, but get ready to work for that A! I highly recommend taking him for this subject, you won't regret it

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MATH030
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He charges over $100 for his "textbook", which is just a glorified binder. He doesn't stay after class to help students and expects you to show up before 8 am for help. Whenever I asked for help, he went way too fast and rushed me. I had to figure out how to use my Casio calculator on my own because he just couldn't use anything but a TI-84.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: A120
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Dr. Livingston is hilarious, his jokes are underappreciated in my opinion. I took him for A120 and im regretting not taking him for 170. Great teacher, easy to follow, good feedback, test are trickier than homework, could work on his handwriting XD. Pay attention and really make sure you understand ALL the homework and you'll do great!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MATH140
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Livingston cares and tries to help students out. No matter who you take, BusCalc is hard. You learn a brief overview of Calc 1,2,3 in one semester. He breaks things down in class & everything seems easy. friendly tip is to do the hw the day it's assigned no exceptions. At least start it or do a few problems. It makes a big huge difference.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MATH030
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Took this math class during intersession because I wanted to move up faster. Honestly, the professor is actually really chill and he has a good vibe. His teaching is relaxed and he doesn't make you feel dumb when you ask questions. He made Alegbra II really easy. I wish he was teaching pre-calculus because I would take him again if I could.

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