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Easton, Robert

Cumulative GPA: 3.78/4.00 with 23 evaluations
Presents Material Clearly: 3.87
Recognizes Student Difficulties: 3.78

Mathematics Department, Cal Poly, SLO
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MATH 142 Freshman Grade Earned: A Elective 11:07 pm, Mar 20, 2013 Report Evaluation		WOW professor Easton was easily the best math teacher i have ever had! There really are no negatives to the class other than the subject (if you aren't good at math) but Rob is really helpful if you are having any struggles. Pros: -Excellent at conveying material and articulating complicated concepts, clear chalkboard writing which makes notes easier -Very approachable and super nice (always brought in donuts for review days) -Super helpful at office hours, I went about once a week to review the material covered during the week. He'll give you hints and tell you what you need to know for the quizzes and tests if you ask -Weekly quizzes which keep you sharp for the midterm/final -No homework collected/graded (but you still need to do it if you want to do well in his class) His tests are definitely not easy but are fair, he doesn't try to make your life hell and tells you when you don't need to know something for the test which makes studying easier. Take good notes, do the homework and visit his office every so often and there's no way you can't get at least a B

MATH 142 Freshman Grade Earned: C Required (Support) 9:17 pm, Mar 20, 2013 Report Evaluation		First of all, I would like to say that I only received a C because I rarely did the homework and skipped a few classes. If you actually do homework and go to class, you should be able to do well in his class without a problem. Professor Easton is a very fun and knowledgeable professor. He is one of the few people I know that can write very fast, yet very legibly. By doing so, he is able to do many examples and cover a substantial amount of material in class. He is probably the only instructor I know that uses the word "weirdo" and makes sad faces with the dots of two question marks as as eyes, which makes his lectures more entertaining. Despite having his class at 8 in the morning for four days a week, I've never fallen asleep in this class. That definitely says something. Did I mention that he brings snacks such as donuts, cookies for our review days before tests? If you're still having any second thoughts about whether to take him or not, let me tell you one last thing: he offers a "pass the final, pass the class" deal. Take him. You won't regret it.

MATH 241 Sophomore Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 8:39 am, Dec 10, 2012 Report Evaluation		I and Rob for calculus one and four, and he is without a doubt the best math teacher I have ever had. His lectures are clear and entertaining, he let's you leave early on quiz days, and he has the best review days of any class I've ever had. During his review he will give you a concise recap of literally everything that you need to know for the test, and if you ask him if a specific type of problem will be on the test he will almost always tell you the EXACT problem on the test. I wish Rob taught all of my classes. Also a boss at croquet.

MATH 142 Freshman Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 8:01 pm, Nov 28, 2012 Report Evaluation		robert easton ROBBED my heart. . .hes an amazing, handsome, smart, nerdy, hot, attractive professor that dedicates a lot of his time to his students. his notes are very clear, decent amount of homework, his quizzes are easy and his test are okay. his office hours are very helpful. i went to his office hours almost everyday when i had his class, now even though hes not my professor i still go and he still helps me! he makes me understand the material with his super powers! if you want to learn and love math take easton! his smile will melt your heart and your brain will suddenly love math and easton lol hoping to become mrs.Easton ;)

MATH 241 Sophomore Grade Earned: C Required (Support) 4:41 pm, Oct 11, 2012 Report Evaluation		Cons: First midterm was exponentially harder than the preceding quizzes and homework. On tests he adds in overly complex exponents and equations that makes the problems unrecognizable. Pros: No homework due, very nice guy, very clear lecturer. Overall: Don't take him for MATH 241 (Multivariable Calculus). I presume he is a better teacher for easier math classes.

MATH 142 Sophomore Grade Earned: A Required (Support) 11:33 pm, Jun 10, 2012 Report Evaluation		I don't usually write reviews, but Rob is awesome. If you are deciding between him and another highly rated math professors, go with Rob. Not only is he a good teacher, but he is nice, fair, and always keeps the classroom lively with jokes. He isn't your typical awkward math professor at Poly, he's actually a normal person (crazy!). He is so helpful in office hours and accommodating if you need to meet with him another time. He doesn't throw huge curve balls on the tests. If you do the homework and make sure you understand it, you will be fine. He tends to give hints about the tests and quizzes during office hours. Do not be afraid to go to office hours, even with just a small question. Also, he brings 50 bags of candy on review day before midterms and the final! A reason in itself to take his class.

MATH 206 Junior Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 1:50 am, Apr 11, 2012 Report Evaluation		By far my most favorite professor at poly. He's the youngest associative professor in the math department but he knows his shit. Really quirky and entertaining and gets down to the point when teaching and tells you exactly what you should study before midterms and whatnot. He's also really approachable and helpful in office hours. And he's hot, just had to throw that in there hahahaha. Take him if you can! I learned a lot from this class and I definitely hope to take him again in the future. OH and for the general run through for his class, well at least for the quarter I took him.. it's basicaly 20%quizzes (which are weekly), no homework, 2 midterms that are 25%each, and the final is 35%. He doesn't replace any scores but if you do better on your final than your midterms, he puts more weight on your final exam score. he basically tries to get you the highest grade possible that you deserve.



MATH 143 Sophomore Grade Earned: B Required (Support) 11:47 pm, Mar 26, 2012 Report Evaluation		one of the best math classes Iv'e had

MATH 143 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 5:32 pm, Mar 26, 2012 Report Evaluation		I've had a lot of great calculus teachers, but Robert Easton is by far the best I've ever had. His lectures are well organized, and he explains all of the concepts very well at an appropriate pace. He doesn't collect homework, but you are strongly advised to keep up so you can do well on the quizzes and tests. He is a fair grader and gives out appropriate partial credit when it's due. As for the difficulty of the class, the test problems for the most part are fairly basic, and if you can do all of the homework problems without looking at the solutions, most of the test problems will seem easy. He doesn't throw any major curveballs designed to trick you; in fact, before each midterm and the final, he takes the time to review exactly which concepts will be emphasized, and he will even go as far as to flat out tell you what you don't need to study for the tests. In addition, if a problem involves a very complicated solution or integral (such as arc length), all he asks is that you write out the required integral, and he specifically tells you not to simplify. I've heard many students complain about calculus 3 being the hardest and most frustrating math class they've had to take, but Easton makes the subject very approachable. Though he covers the subject in great depth, he's lighthearted and energetic which made the class a lot of fun as well. He's honestly the only professor I've had where I couldn't think of a single bad thing about his class or style of teaching. If you're passionate about math and want to learn as much as possible, this class is for you. Conversely, if you just want to scrape by or just hate math, his tests aren't overly demanding and if you get at least a C on the final, he will give you at least a C in the class, no matter how poorly you've done on the rest of the midterms. If you can fit Easton into your schedule, I'd recommend his class to anybody

MATH 143 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Support) 6:49 am, Mar 21, 2012 Report Evaluation		I absolutely adored Professor Easton! He is definitely my favorite math professor ever and in the top five of favorite educators. He presents the material clearly and concisely and tells you exactly what he expects of you, what you need to know and what you'll be tested on. He assigns a fair bit of homework (which is never turned in (but do it if you want to learn the material)). He is funny and really makes the lectures interesting and the time just flash by. It's only his second quarter at Poly, so I am astonished about how amazing he is already. He can only get better with time. I completely and absolutely recommend taking him.

MATH 206 Sophomore Grade Earned: B Required (Support) 2:42 pm, Mar 15, 2012 Report Evaluation		The best math teacher I have taken at Cal Poly by far!! Rob's lectures are extremely clear. Although the material is sometimes very dry, Rob makes up for it with his quirky and positive personality. Quiz problems are almost identical to those in lecture, and test problems are basically reworked homework problems. If you choose not to do any of the homework (it's not required) like I did, make sure you do and understand every review problem he gives you for the tests and you will do fine (I got a B). Great class, no extra fluff, straight to the point, learned a lot. Amazing teacher!!

MATH 143 Freshman Grade Earned: N/A Required (Support) 4:36 pm, Mar 9, 2012 Report Evaluation		Very good professor and he is very helpful in office hours. Also he doesn't put abstract topics on his tests and basically outlines what is going to be on his tests the class before. Also no homework!

MATH 143 Freshman Grade Earned: B Required (Support) 2:55 pm, Mar 9, 2012 Report Evaluation		Amazing guy super enthusiastic and focused on LEARNING not teaching. Great in office hours and makes sure that we get the key points of the class not the complex details. He has quizzes most Fridays that weren't hard but helpful. The midterms weren't a winch but not out of this world hard. And he adjusts the final so that if you pass you pass the course and if you do well it becomes worth more the better you did. Highly recomend and will always look for his name first for any future math classes.



MATH 141 Freshman Grade Earned: B Required (Major) 12:21 pm, Feb 27, 2012 Report Evaluation		Easton is new, but he really made coming into calculus at college a much easier experience. I have never taken calc or precalc, so already I felt behind going into Calc I. He is the nicest professor I have ever met, totally personable, doesn't have the "doctor" chip on his shoulder, and really knows the material. He has optional homework, which I rarely did (explaining my B grade in his class). Weekly quizzes happen on friday, and are structured much like the homework questions. These quizzes are very straightforward and not meant to trick you or confuse you. Two midterms and a final compose the majority of your grade, and just like the quizzes they are very straightforward, not tricky or confusing in any way. Go in for his office hours if you have any questions, he was usually free for one on one help whenever I went in and was enormously helpful. If you ever have the option of taking his math class, I suggest you do so.

MATH 141 Freshman Grade Earned: C Required (Support) 1:39 pm, Feb 23, 2012 Report Evaluation		Easton is amazing! i had him for his first quarter at cal poly, and he was always so enthusiastic! he seemed happy all the time, and i had him for 9AM. he doesn't collect hw, but would always start class by asking if we had problems with any of the hw problems he assigns. i really like him because he asked us what the best time was for him to have office hours with the time that he was free. I took calc 1 with no prior experience and didn't do homework but managed to get a C. Overall, he did a fantastic job for his first quarter

MATH 341 Junior Grade Earned: A Required (Major) 6:44 pm, Feb 14, 2012 Report Evaluation		Rob is solid. He's one of those math teachers that, the moment he starts talking, you know he's incredibly smart, yet he's not a pretentious dick about it, nor is he socially awkward and unable to convey concepts. Down to earth, good lecturer, fair tests...take him every chance that you can.

MATH 141 Freshman Grade Earned: B Required (Support) 9:52 pm, Jan 7, 2012 Report Evaluation		He is definitely one of my favorite math teachers. He is funny and it's pretty easy to get a good grade in the class as long as you try &at the same time you learn a lot.

MATH 341 Junior Grade Earned: A Elective 3:59 pm, Dec 12, 2011 Report Evaluation		To describe this class in one word: pleasant. This class did not stress me out and class was thuroughly enjoyable. This being his first quarter the proff taught largely with textbook examples but was relaxed and humerous which helped the class atmosphere significantly. To put the icing on the cake my classmates were funny and nice. For information on the course work/midterms/final etc. you can see the course website, assuming it stays up: http://calpoly-math341-fall11.wikidot.com/. Practice midterms and finals were hugely helpful. The homework is not mandatory and neither is attendence. Even though I am not usually a fan of going to class, I attended most days and was even on time sometimes.

MATH 141 Freshman Grade Earned: N/A Required (Major) 2:11 pm, Dec 8, 2011 Report Evaluation		This guy give a liter of content and a gallon of insight. He's no Van Lingen, but like Kaul, he's a f**kin' man-child.



MATH 341 Senior Grade Earned: N/A Elective 5:10 pm, Dec 5, 2011 Report Evaluation		This was his first quarter at Cal Poly and I think he did a great job. The lecture was sometimes a little fast and some of the material was not on the exams, (basically all the proofs) so the class was more computational than proof based. He does keep the lecture very entertaining and I love the history of Math that he gives as background info, and he is funny and I enjoyed going to class every time. Seems like he is still getting the rough edges polished up with teaching, but all-in-all it was a much better experience than I would expect from someone's first quarter at Poly. Take Easton if you have the chance and you will not regret it.

MATH 141 Freshman Grade Earned: A Required (Support) 10:13 pm, Nov 15, 2011 Report Evaluation		He is absolutely great! One of the most helpful people I know. He has weekly quizzes, doesn't collect homework (but has no problem taking up class time to go over it), and is extremely helpful if you are stumbling. He is young and new so he has this energy about him that shows he loves what he does. He presents the material in a fashion that is very easy to comprehend and is very flexible with office hours so don't be afraid to talk to him. I will be looking for his name for each calculus class I take after this!

MATH 341 Junior Grade Earned: N/A Required (Major) 6:36 pm, Nov 7, 2011 Report Evaluation		I do not think that he is the best teacher but he does make every class enjoyable. He is regularly telling jokes that entertain the class, but the way he presents material is sometimes confusing. I love the class but I am confused in it more often than not. He gives homework that is much harder than the quizzes (once a week) and the midterms (two per quarter). The homework is never collected, so if you have trouble on a problem or two it is not a big deal. The proofs he does in class tend to be very informal and hard to understand. Overall, he is a great person, but he is not a great teacher yet.

MATH 341 Senior Grade Earned: N/A Required (Major) 4:09 pm, Oct 24, 2011 Report Evaluation		He is the newest math professor so I wanted to leave this evaluation before the quarter is over because this guy is awesome. He doesn't collect HW and has weekly quizes, but it works out ok. I hate tests and I have a 100 percent in this class. He is very helpful in office hours and very approachable. I think hes funny, so class is entertaining. Great professor. i think he will become one of the best math professors.

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