Reviews of professor Arie Gonzalez

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof. Stern is a great professor for 132. His lectures are straightforward and quick to the point, going through many examples of the current topic. He always answers questions with logical and thorough explanations. I personally never reached out after class, however I have heard he is very accessible through emails or dropping by his office.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Please just take calc 1. Do not take this class. Extremely exam heavy and will cause you pain. Save yourself the energy and take calc 1. If you think you need pre calc to do good in calc 1, you don't. 3 exams are 75% of your grade. Do not take this class unless you really have to.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Honestly the work is easy if you know what you're doing but the professor is absolutely no help. You have to teach yourself the course if you want to do well. Attendance is mandatory and he doesn't post the lectures. Exams are 80% of your grade and the review for the exams aren't much help since he only shows the answer and not how to get it.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
If your learning style is a more passive style, I believe he is a very good teacher for you. However, if your more of an active learner, I found it more beneficial to skip class, learn material by myself and attend office hours to clear up confusion. He is extremely helpful during office hours, and provides resources that other calc professors dont

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Prof Stern is a good choice for calc 2. His lectures are filled with information but you have to follow along or you'll be left behind. Luckily, if you do fall behind he is very helpful and will make an effort to know you if you go to his office hours.