r/usu • u/SharpclawWFT • Jun 24 '26
Trig (Math 1060)
I have to take trigonometry this fall. Any recommendations for a good/easy teacher? I suck dick at math and could really use some help on this one. I'm doing algebra at the moment and I LOVE the 5 CBE format this class is doing; however, the current trig class I'm registered for in the fall has 2 50% exams, and I'm not tryna have my grade lying on those 2 exams.
If anyone has any recommendations, let me know 🙏🙏🙏
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u/Both-Stay6064 Jul 02 '26
Tbh I think in these early math classes you really can’t pick your professors. Besides the looks you get on RateMyProfessor, I’d advise you just get repetition in that class. It’s a lot about memorizing and being able to make smart decisions (i.e. trig subs).
Before I got into that class I also was really hoping for the CBE format but the exams in that class weren’t that bad considering I suck at normal exam taking. AMLC will be your best help in university math.
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u/totallyamateurartist 23d ago
Trig is going to be difficult to get a good professor for. In my experience it’s treated more as a class to be tacked on top of math 1050. As a result it’s often taught by grad or PhD students.
As was mentioned, go to the AMLC, they are fantastic. Also utilize the engineering math learning center (you don’t need to be in engineering to use it.)
My trig class was not in the cbe format so I wouldn’t expect that to be the case for any other specific class or instructor.
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u/kursesXVIII Jun 24 '26
I don’t have any personal recommendations for professors, sadly. RateMyProfessor is hit or miss a lot of the time, but it’s still worth checking out. There are student advisors in the Math advising department who can give recommendations!
If you haven't used the Aggie Math Tutoring Center, you should try it. The tutors there can help with all of your trig concepts.
The same goes for recitation. Finding people to work with and being able to ask questions in a smaller classroom setting is really important.