Michael Zeller

School: Fullerton College
Department: Mathematics
Location: Fullerton, CA
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DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!! Attendance is mandatory because he either collects homework or gives quizzes each class meeting. He also expects you to show ALL of your work, even though he said numerous times that if you can do it in your head, it was okay. Because of that, I had points taken away for not showing work. Being in his class, made me feel stupid because he explained how to add and subtract like you were in elementary school. He offers no challenge and everything is pretty easy. When it comes to the final though, its hard and difficult. The questions are ridiculous and he doesn't help prepare you for it.
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He is so boring to teach the material. He grades hard on the exam and quizzes, and everyday there is a quiz or he collects your homework. Good Luck if you are going to take him. Grade Received: C+
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He was alright. He DEFINITELY knew his material, but he just made certain things seem harder than they were. Plus, he goes a little fast when doing calculations w/o explaining how he did it. He made TOO many mistakes when writing calulations on the board; we had to correct him SO MUCH. but other than all that, he was funny at times, even when he wasn't trying. his quizzes and exams aren't that hard as long as you do the homework and study. Paying attention is a MUST because he is not that interesting AT ALL. Grade Received: B+
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Omg....he is the best teacher at the math 105 level.....take him take him.....HE IS THE BEST....i loved his classs Grade Received: A
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Mr. Zeller is not as bad as those below me have written. The students who do not do well are those that forget that we are taking 16 weeks of Algebra in only 10 weeks (welcome to the quarter system). Math instructors do not have the time to clarify understanding of the material and must focus solely on getting through the material. If you do your homework, study on your own (yes, every night...welcome to a University), and go to the Math Student Help Center (MASH)or his office hours for help, you will do just fine...he gives out review questions that lead directly to the midterm...if you don't study and do your homework, don't expect to get a good grade. While he does lack ANY personality, he is very fair with his quizzes and offers plenty of extra credit to make up for stupid mistakes. Good luck. Grade Received: A
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I got a C- in this class....and you would prolly wonder why i give Mr. Zeller such a high opinion about him.....Well ill tell you straighforwardly that Mr. Zeller knows the material...not only that but unlike most Mat 105 professors...he takes the time to teach it carefully and throughouly to the students......the bad part about him is that he is very monotone, he never really faces the class when he talks, he can be rude at times and say things like "ok, you have to be quiet now because im about to teach" and "Your rustling yur papers alot and that is very disturbing, if it happens again I will ask you to laeve my class", and he grades pretty harshly in that partial points are not giving if you dont do the problem the way that he asks, even though i got a C- in the class....i still beleive he is a great professor becuase unlike so many mathh professors...he actually does teach and explain the material on the board...kinda like highschool...when the teachers explained everything......his class is not one that you shsould try to avoid, but rather if you want to learn and still come out with a great grade...i highly suggest him...plus he goes every and tells you review problems before every test....hes great, unlike so many! Grade Received: C-
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This teacher is horrible. He grades each and every step in your work. I was marked down because i didnt use parenthesies in one step of my work. He is not a very accurate grader, on each of my midterms I had to go up to him and ask him why he marked me down. After he couldnt find a reason he gave me the points I deserved. He is very anti-social. He faces the whiteboard durring the entire class. He makes even the simpliest calculations difficult. I practacly learned everything from the book. Let me give you a little glimpse of the first day of class. Zellerman "ok now can anyone give me the name of the left hand side of the equation? ... ... anyone? ... Its called the left hand side of the equation." Everyone started busting up because they thought it was a joke. But he turned around and said it wasnt funny. Worst teacher I have ever had. Grade Received: B-
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he is really slow but structured. but i really enjoyed him. he basically tells you whats on the quizes and midterms. he's a cool guy
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wow!!! worst teacher in the world. very slow and talks about being a genius too much. homework is assigned everyday and is graded out of 4 points. he marks off pts for not stapeling ure work ..haha.. im seriouse. also ure grade is based by his 3 quizzes 2 tests and final. final is very hard. he does prepare u for any test or quiz but is very dull and boring so u tend to not pay attention...also note taking is key in this class...u wanna know how boring he is? think mr. rogers without the neighborhood and on some type of medical suppliment...dont take him.... peace

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