Reviews of professor Christian Ballam

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Ballam was one of the worst professors I have ever had. He is extremely sensitive and doesnt know social cues. If he makes up his mind on something that is the only way to do it. Tries to be funny but isnt. He wants to relate to students but cant and is dull to listen to. Im sure he is a great person outside of class but I would not recommend.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Ballam's classes are lecture-heavy and it's difficult to understand the material he teaches. The tests are unnecessarily difficult. He forces you to work in groups with people you don't know and creates tension. He doesn't respond to email almost ever, and if he does, it's a week later. He tends to be rude and doesn't understand social cues.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
I have had the opportunity to have Professor Ballam twice last year. I had him for both Stats and Pre-calc. When you got a test back he was more than happy to talk to you about what you did wrong. During lecture, he was able to explain the concepts in a way that makes sense.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He thinks hes a good teacher when he isnt and walks on this pride like a monkey at the zoo. Talks like he has flower pollen up his nose and lowkey very rude when asking questions for clarity. Not accommodating at all and makes you work under his schedule no matter the situation.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
He tried to be nice in his own way and understanding. He likes to argue with the book and other materials he gives to students. Ballam teaches his way of statistics even if it is not the general consensus.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
He is a great guy to talk to. I've talked with Professor Ballam about video games. He's really chill, but his teaching style was not good. His grading style denies you the variability to observe your grade until it is too late to change anything.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Mr. Ballam is genuinely nice, one I could vibe with outside of class, but he manages to turn pre-calculus I into ancient Greek. He moves very fast sometimes, gives very ambiguous and confusing instructions on assignments and tests, and always manages to find something wrong with your work. Would not recommend his class but he's a good caring guy.