Alejandro Saldivar - Grand Rapids Community College

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Alejandro Saldivar - Grand Rapids Community College

Professor: Alejandro Saldivar

Department: Mathematics

College: Grand Rapids Community College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MA131
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The class itself is very hard and there were quizzes every week, but if you study hard, ask questions, and do the homework you will be fine. I will say, more than half the class dropped by the end of the semester. But if you hold on and stick through it you will find that his personality will truly come out and he cares heavily about your grade.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MA250
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I had a really great time in his class, but you have to work for it. The class is very hard and you are only graded based on quizzes and the final exam. Since my class was online everything was open note, no time limit. Very fun and his lectures were helpful. While is teaching style works for me might not be the best for everyone.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MATH133
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I loved having professor Saldivar for precalc and calc,is method worked for me and I enjoyed the class. Explains everything, loves the subject, good at not making people feel stupid for questions. Very nice honestly, wish I could have had him for calc2.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MA134
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grades were based on test and quizzes. Test and quizzes are based off of the lecture (mostly doing examples) and HW; there would be hints to the answer too. There are extra credit in tests and quizzes which is probably the reason why I got an A in the class. He is a funny and nice teacher too, but I get nervous when I come to class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MA133
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Like many others have said, Prof. Saldivar is a tough grader. He does give partial credit on tests, however it is minimal. There is quite a bit of homework but if you do it all you will likely do fine in the class. Prof. Saldivar seems to care about his students and is clearly passionate about the subject.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MA134
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This professor is great at calc II, but he isn't the best at teaching. You get quizzes every other day, and the tests are just like the lectures. Study the lectures like you're going to be tested on it (they are). Also, no partial credit at all on test or quizzes. He has "projects" that you can just look up on YouTube and copy the whole thing.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MA133
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Saldivar is a good person, but a horrible professor for average students. He skipped the review chapter (fine). He also skipped the second chapter so we "know Calc is a hard class". He jumped straight into derivatives without any explanation of a tangent line. No calculators were allowed. We were quizzed every single day. Don't take him.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MA133
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:

This professor is an extremely tough grader. Although you do the homework it does not correlate to the test because the questions are too hard to do on the test because you are not allowed to use a scientific calculator. So although you may study and do the homework it does not help when taking test and quizs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MA133
Grade Received: D-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Great guy and definitely a mathematician to say the least. Grades extremely harshly and although you may fully understand the concept, due to the fact that you cannot use a graphing calculator and he makes the tests challenging, you may still not do well if you were not solid in all of your previous math courses. Do the hw every night to succeed!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CALC2
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

calc 2. I see many like him but I had a horrible experience. He grades extremely harshly for an already hard class, and he explained things poorly. He also didn't allow graphing calculators and made us do everything by hand, so a lot of long tediuous work unrelated the material, then you lose big points even if you learn what youre supposed to

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MA134
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Saldivar is a good professor, but definitely makes you work for your grade. This class was 5 credits and I was constantly studying and working on the assigned (but not graded) homework. The gradebook is comprised of mostly tests, with two small, easy projects scattered in. I went to each lecture and he covers so much and has a quiz every lecture.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MA103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Solid teacher, Mr. Saldivar is the man. Easy to pass as well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MA127
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Not too many tests but lots of quizzes. He is very sweet and always open to answering questions. He's always available during his office times and will willingly help you out whenever you may be struggling. Highly recommend this professor for math!

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MA127
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:

Im terrible at math and was terrified to take a math class. But, he is wonderful! Makes you work for your grade, but hes so eager to help you. Tests are basically the quizzes (youll have one every week) but EXC is built in and there are many opportunities to earn it. Study quizzes and do the homework, and ask questions! He loves answering them.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: CALC2
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You have to know a fair amount of calculus 1 before taking this class, but if you're struggling Professor Saldivar is more than happy to help you. On tests, he marks down lots of points for small things, but you can make up for it with the amount of extra credit he gives you. Everything on the tests is on the quizzes so make sure to study those.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MA133
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:

Do a lot of hw just for practice (most important for derivative unit) but most the test material comes from quizes and notes. He helps on quizes and tests if you come up and ask to check final your final answer. Learn how to not makes mistakes. He's awesome but be ready to work hard you can get an A no doubt, also make the math lab your new home.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MA133
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MA134
Grade Received: A+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

If you learn by examples, this class is a breeze. The amount of extra credit available is INSANE, and the tests are extremely predictable. Do all the homework, ask questions, and memorize how to do problems on the quiz and tests should be a piece of cake. Plus he gives you hints on all the tests that basically give you the answer.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MA9596
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Mr. Saldivar was by far one of the GREATEST professors I have ever had. I struggle with math, so I was very afraid to take this class b/c of what other people said about him. DON'T BELIEVE IT. Hes a GREAT professor. Homework is optional, never graded. DO IT! Practice makes perfect and really helps for quizzes and test! LOVED HOW HELPFUL HE WAS!

Rating # 20

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: Mandatory

Comment:

He is a fun teacher that does a fair job of explaining questions that people have. If you are doing bad at first don't worry there is a lot of opportunity for extra credit at the end. Homework is optional and is not graded. He rarely gives partial credit for problems so make sure to recheck your work. He was a lot of fun and I would recommend him.

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