4.0

Aleksandr Davydov

Mathematics - Kingsborough Community College

4.0
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
63%
Would Retake
88
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4.0
Quality
1.9
Difficulty
4.0
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

63%

Would Retake

88

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What Students Say

Which is unnfair actually

MAT15MAT16 - 1.0 rating

Please try to avoid taking him, he is dangerous to the students

MAT2100 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

29%

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Grade Distribution
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Based on 34 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 7
Not sure yet: 4
B-: 3
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Hilarious (8)
Caring (5)
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Reviews (88)
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MAT070
Grade: B-
Mar 3, 2004

A little to understand his accent... but he is a really good teacher. Will answer your questions, and repeat things until you understand.

5.0
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MATH9
Mar 3, 2004

Great professor. He prepares you for the departmental test. He's very helpful and he knows what he's talking about. Do everything he says and you'll pass that test.

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MAT9
Jul 25, 2004

If your Russian then you'll have no problem with his class. His biggest flaw is his insanly thick accent. He dosnt understand what your asking and you dont understand what he's saying. I wouldnt reccomend him.

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MAT9
Sep 25, 2004

He is a very dedicated professor. Cares about students and gives good grades. Explains the material in a way that's easy to understand. Makes sure that everybody understands the topic before moving on to another one..

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MATH9
Dec 23, 2004

He is a very dedicated professor. Cares about students and gives good grades. Explains the material in a way that's easy to understand.

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CP31
Jan 22, 2005

good professor one that knows his stuff backwards and fowards

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CP31
Feb 5, 2005

Very good teacher. Will answer on everything you ask. Loves students who do something in class. Gives a very clear review before every test.

5.0
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MATH914
Feb 10, 2005

If you need to take Math 9 or Math 14 please take it with Alexandr Davydov.This guy is so easy.All u have to do is participate in class and you'll get an A+. U can fail all ur tests during semester but if you pass the final and come to class every day and PARTICIPATE,u're not gonna get lower than B.

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MAT9
Feb 21, 2005

easy class, easy professor... result= easy A

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CP31
Mar 16, 2005

I don't know how you guys think, but I'm a programmer and I study Visual Basics on myself before hand, so I ask a lot of questions, well, he doesn't have any answer for me, and his accent is just ... And also he can't teach. He's an easy professor, I almost never attended class be I got an A+.

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CP31
Mar 19, 2005

A disgrace to the computer world.

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CP31
May 17, 2005

he is the worst teacher besides glazer that i ever had, he dicorage you and fight you to proof he is right! do not i repeat do not take this teacher......

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MAT9
Jul 3, 2005

VERY GREAT PROFESOR KNOWS HIS STUFF and GIVES GOOD GREADS

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MAT914
Jul 4, 2005

if you can pass his test you will get an A

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MAT9
Aug 30, 2005

he was a little difficult to understand because of his accent. The class was easy, and his tests do not count towards the grade only your final does. Participation helps a lot also in his class. He is overall a very nice guy.

3.0
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CP31
Nov 24, 2005

He is very easy professor but its hard to understand him due to his accent. He improved my understanding in this subject but not that much. Due to his accent, its hard to stay alert in class and we always have to read book for further understanding. He gives good grades very easy. He is also very helpful.

4.0
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MATH9
Dec 19, 2005

VERY NICE AND HELPFUL TEACHER. SOMETIMES HES A LITTLE HARD TO UNDERSTAND BUT HE WILL TRY TO HELP YOU UNDERSTAND AS BEST AS POSSIBLE. HIS TESTS DO NOTR COUNT ONLY THE FINAL DOES AND AS LONG AS YOU LISTEN IN HIS CLASS YOU WILL PASS THE FINAL. EASY A. HE ALSO HELPED ME A LOT IN UNDERTSTANDING MATH

5.0
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MATH14
Dec 21, 2005

Just be nice to him and polite. Show interest to his class.He a good teacher.Not a hard one....I really liked his class..

5.0
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MAT900
Jan 12, 2007

AWESOME- be nice- show interest- do alot of class participation and get an easy A. very good teaching style, and i hate math but i loved his class

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MATH09
Feb 26, 2007

No Comments

5.0
1.0
MATH09
Feb 17, 2008

He gives a lot of practice for brain to chew on.

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MATD04D
Jun 4, 2008

I took him last semester. very helpful and understanding professor. very nice and helpfull

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MATH04
Sep 8, 2008

first time taking him..dont know if im gonna like it..BUT i know for sure u got to participate for that A..p.s.I hate math..

5.0
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MATH90
Oct 20, 2008

He very nice and easy to understand..math not my strongest subject so it still depend on urself..dont hestate to ask..he definitly will help

5.0
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MAT10
Feb 9, 2009

A very good professor with many extra credits. Take him. Highly recommend.

5.0
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MAT1103
Feb 20, 2009

He is the BEST,SIMPLY THE BEST.IF you know nothing about math take him but dont miss classes do the homework he gives and you will get an A.I had C before in math and got an a A+ with him,so you do the math.

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MATH1078
Jun 10, 2009

THE BEST professor. If you want to lesrn math you have to take this professor. If you ever had hard time with math he is the best " doctor" for it. take him.Do homeworks if you'll have questions he'll be happy to help you.

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MATH0900
Sep 25, 2009

Great Professor! Enjoyed this class. I didn't participate in doing board examples that would get you extra credit. But, I did ask lots of questions. I got an A in this course because the Professor knows how to explain the material.

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MATD04C
Dec 16, 2009

he is very good& nice teacher. if you have any question he will be glad to help & care for his student /do your homework for practice and you will be fine i got an A+ don't miss class it's college not high school

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MATHMAT9
Feb 21, 2010

He's very easy and sweet. All you got to do is pass the final with 25/40 questions minimum, good attendance, and participate and you'll get an A. I've got an A because all of the above. But every1 is different. If he picks on you, it means he want the students to be on the same page.

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MATH09
Feb 22, 2010

this guy is soooo funny. besides he is also very smart and a great teacher. highly recomended unless your lazy and useless.

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MATH02
Mar 19, 2010

he is funny and weird at the same time. his accent will make you laugh so hard, but overall he is a great teacher, explains nice and slowly and all you have to do is PASS the COMPASS exam, its that easy, I HOPE.

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MAT09
Jun 13, 2010

at first he looks weird but when u get to know him his the nicest math teacher i ever had has a lot of patient and the time just ask him he make everybody participate in class and trust me when u get to the board it might be intimidating but in the end u will remember overall nice teacher take him.

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MATH09
Dec 20, 2010

I loved him!!!! he's so funny a first u think he's a loony toon but then u start 2 understand him and laugh at his jokes. his class is very clear and he makes sure everyone understands the material. he only gives 3 tests and a final he doesnt try to trick you, everything is very straight forward. I strongly recomend taking his class

5.0
1.0
MAT9
Jan 11, 2012

the best math teacher ever make you participate whether you like it or not but trust me it is for your best you definitely remember that exercise. always there to help you, wants his student to do get a good grade, gives review practice that and you are good. thank you prof.

5.0
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MAT09
Feb 2, 2012

Amazing professor!! he's extremely helpful & funny!!!

5.0
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MAT9
Mar 12, 2012

HELPUL AND NICE!!!!!! PLEAS TAKE HIM. hes the best math professor, without a doubt <3

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MAT9
Sep 22, 2012

Pretty nice guy. However, his accent is a little difficult to understand at first, but after a while you get used to it. Overall pretty good professor. He will actually help you if you need it. I recommend taking him if you have the chance.

2.0
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MATH900
Oct 28, 2012

Hard to understand his methods

5.0
2.0
YA1
Dec 16, 2012

BEST math prof ever. is a good teacher and helpful when you need extra explanation!

3.0
3.0
MAT900
Jun 11, 2013

I took this prof for mat 9 and he was great.He has a thick accent, but if you pay attention you defintely understand what e is teaching. The final grade depends upon mainly how well you do in the final , you need to pass the final in order to pass the class. But he also considers two average of class test and participation. Participation is a must!

5.0
1.0
MAT09CALC2
Jun 24, 2013

THE BEST math Professor in college :) highly recommended. Attendance is very important in his class.

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MATH9
Nov 1, 2013

Amazed to see he has a good rating. If you took HS algebra he's ok. But as an adult with no algebra, I not only found him unhelpful, but downright rude.He can be funny but often his humor pokes fun at peoples errors. If you ask a ? he says its kindergarten! & you are left w/no answer. I saw a woman faint in class Found out later she had a stroke.

5.0
1.0
MAT9
Dec 10, 2013

Take him if you good at math and you will enjoy his class. Attendance is very important.

3.0
1.0
MATH1500
Dec 13, 2013

if u r a student with lack of math fundamentals from HS then he isn't the right professor for u. otherwise u will do well if u do the homework and participate in class. 3 exams a final and dropping the lower score but careful cz he may skip a test and wont count it in in the grade so u need to do well in the tests and final. BE ON TIME.

5.0
1.0
CALC2
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2014

The best professor!!! take him. highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
MATH09
Mar 3, 2014

Simply the BEST

4.0
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MATH9
Jun 6, 2014

Prof Davydov is simply the best prof in my opinion. He explains materials in a right manner. Moreover, he has a heavy accent but clearly understandably. The most important thing in his class is that you gotta do well in his tests, and participate in everyday class work and your A+ is guaranteed.

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MAT15MAT16
Jun 10, 2014

You have to be fully aware of the fundamentals so if math isn't your best subject..take it with someone else. Make sure the 1st two test to do excellent; he make skip the 3rd one and most important the final exam is the whole grade and participate in class is mandatory to earn that A. I took him for both cal 1&2. Do the homework and class work.

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M9
Grade: A+
Jun 19, 2014

Very good professor. If you come to class and do homework its practically guaranteed A

5.0
2.0
M9
Aug 31, 2014

Very good professor. He is funny and intelligent. He is somewhat helpful in class and you gotta do the homework to understand everything which helps a lot. Good thing if he sees you are trying he will give you good grade. Participation is a must in his class show that you are interested and trying, it will pay off

5.0
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MATH9
Dec 15, 2014

I received an A+ as long as you participate in class and always go up to the board and just do what he asks you will pass. Also the test he gives are all multiple choice and easy so just study what he gives you and pass the final

3.0
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MAT1516
Grade: A-
Jan 4, 2015

He writes on the board. So take his notes. His exams are from these notes. Gives reviews. But he is a heck of a tough grader. Make sure you practice a lot. I m glad I m done with cal for good. 3 exams and a final. The final matters more than anything else. Participate!! it is mandatory. I had him for both cal

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MATHS09
Jun 11, 2015

He is awesome.

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MATH09
Aug 18, 2015

I didn't love math before this class. Professor Davydov taught me to love it. He is very clear and understandable. If you present constantly in his class, you would have extra credits. I highly recommend him.

5.0
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MAT09
Grade: A
Jan 2, 2016

Extremely helpful and give you enough chances to pass the class.

5.0
2.0
MAT09
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2016
Would take again

The Best professor and easy A

5.0
1.0
MAT09
Grade: A+
Jun 28, 2016
Would take again

very good professor. cares about you and wants you to pass. he writes on the board a lot so take notes, participate, and study. easy A

5.0
4.0
MAT900
Aug 10, 2016
Would take again

really hilarious old guy; works slowly on the board but will not repeat past examples. homework is not collected. dont sleep in class and dont use your phone and you will not get on his bad side. understanding person in general.

5.0
3.0
CALC1
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2016
Would take again

Very good professor. He explains really slow, repeating all information few times. But it works - most of the students get the information after second-third repeating. He always asks if we have questions, stays after class for 5 min to answer the questions. I will take him again

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
MAT9
Dec 13, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He can be hilarious and wants the math problems to be done in a certain way. Sometimes he makes math problems more difficult to understand. Study your textbooks and try Khan Academy to supplement what you don't understand. He is not good at explaining when you ask him a question, he simply repeats what he says then "What don't you get?" Good luck!

Participation matters
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MAT09
Grade: A-
Jun 9, 2017
Would take again

Loved him. Had him for the spring semester. He is really clear on the work he gives to the students and gives them confidence on passing.

Respected
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5.0
1.0
MAT900
Grade: A+
Jun 9, 2017
Would take again

Professor Davydov very intelligent person and excellent educator! I consider myself lucky to had him. He explains material very well, that you can pass your final test without any problems. Take him and you will not regret. Best professor in KBCC!!!

5.0
2.0
MAT09
Grade: A+
Jun 15, 2017
Would take again

He's great at what he does and answers any question you have with a smile on his face. He is funny and cares about his students. If you take notes, participate and do your homework you will pass. If you do well on the exams you will probably receive and A+. Take him and you will not regret! Best math professor ever!!!

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Participation matters
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4.0
2.0
MATH9
Grade: A-
Aug 3, 2017
Would take again

Great professor, very straight forward, a lot of homework but it prepared us for the finals, strict on certain things but very cool otherwise.... I've learned a great lot this summer and was very pleased in the end

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
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MAT15MAT16
Grade: B
Nov 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He wants you to participate and come early he cares for that more than his midterms. I get 100 in 2 midterms and 95 in the third and 88 in the final he gave me a B. This is becuase I never participate and was always late to class. Which is unnfair actually. That was for Calculas 2, Make sure you participate guys really.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
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MAT2100
Grade: A
Nov 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This Russian professor has anger management issues, especially when you ask him a question about the material. There was a time when he was almost on the verge of hitting me. I tried telling the department about him, but they don't care. Please try to avoid taking him, he is dangerous to the students. Nobody reports him because they don't care.

4.0
1.0
MAT09
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

if you just want to get an A then take him. He does has anger issue problems, so don't bother asking him questions because he'll just get mad and insult you. but the GOOD THING is he only counts final. He goes over the review which is same thing in final. So just study the review and youll do good. but dont bother asking him jus watch on youtube.

Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
1.0
MAT09
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

You don't need to buy the textbook, just get from library. he doesnt collect homework he just gives them. don't ask him questions or participate to do the questions on the board because if you do wrong he'll insult you in front of the entire class. but its an EASY A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
3.0
1.0
MAT09
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2017
Wouldn't take again

he says he counts all the tests but he doesnt he lowkey only counts the final exam and he goes over the review for the final which is the same in final. i failed all his class tests but passed the final and got an A. but do attend the class that whats only matters. and dont ask him questions or even raise your hand he'll insult the living out of u

Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
3.0
MAT09
Mar 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

If you're NOT a STEM major (meaning math isn't your strongest subject) DO NOTtake his MAT 9 class. I myself am not a STEM major and found his teaching style bad. He goes fast and other students that also wrote a review will agree with me that don't bother asking him questions. He thinks everything he teaches is easy and calls it &quot;kindergarten work

5.0
2.0
MAT09
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2018
Would take again

he is funny and irritable, he might insult you for ridiculous reasons. he is clear as well but doesn't do a recap so try to not be absent. he counts only the final which you will be fully prepared to get an A.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
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5.0
MAT1600
Grade: C
Jun 14, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Just horrible. Tests are different from the review. If you are not sure about the fundamentals dont take him. He yells every time and doesnt explain anything saying you should know this from previous course. Horrible

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
1.0
MAT15MAT16
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2018
Would take again

A lot of people dont like him, but honestly any question you ask , he will always try to answer them, one of the best

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MAT09
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2020
Would take again

just the best professor. you just need to show up. take him!!!!!!!!!

Respected
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAT1600
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2022
Would take again

There's not much to say he's one of the best and funniest professor in the school. He'll crack some jokes here and there that could be funny to some. Prepare to take three test and one final exam that are fairly easy if you attend class and do his homework. Only his final exam counts for your final grade and remember to participate for easy A or A+

Tough grader
Hilarious
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3.0
MAT1600
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2022
Would take again

I had the best time in his class made a couple of friends and loved every second of his teaching he made a lot of jokes which made it even better though there is not many professors that teach high level math courses there is no doubt in my mind he is one of the best his material was easy to understand and follow and I would take him again 100%.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
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2.0
4.0
MAT1600
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2022

The professor is quite knowledgeable however the way he explains the material is hard to understand because of his accent and on top of that his exams are not as simple as he makes it too be. You have to focus and alert in his class. The exams are him just evaluating you and your skill. In order to pass his class study hard for the final exam.Awful

4.0
4.0
MAT1600
Grade: B-
Aug 24, 2022
Would take again

Come to class, Listen, take notes, and that's it. Yes he has a Russian accent but it is not that bad. If you have questions he will answer them and help. Don't take the class if you are not ready for it he will not be the reason you failed. I got a well deserved B and if I studied more outside of class an A would have been possible. Good Professor.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAT1600
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2022
Would take again

This professor is good. Classes attendance and participation matter. He gives homework after each lecture which I found helpful for practicing and understanding the material better (he does not grade the homework). He does a good final exam review which is similar to the real exam.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
5.0
CALC2
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 26, 2023

I have no idea how he got such a high rating, never take him, you will have to do a lot of self-learning otherwise, you will never learn anything in his class. Worst professor ever!!!!

1.0
5.0
MAT1600
Grade: B-
Dec 14, 2023

WORST PROFESSOR EVER. DO NOT TAKE!! Very rude and aggressive. Test are hard and don't count. Only thing that counts is attendance and final! STAY AWAY. He deleted all the bad reviews! Looks good I got fooled by the rating.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAT1600
Grade: C
Dec 14, 2023

WORST PROFESSOR IN HISTORY. TAKE NOTHING!! Extremely unpleasant and aggressive. Tests are difficult and do not count. Attendance and final grades are the only things that matter! GET AWAY. He removed all of the negative feedback! Looks fine, I was duped by the rating.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MAT1600
Grade: Not sure yet
May 23, 2024
Would take again

Comments before mine were clearly smoking something. The professor is very helpful if you don't understand the material. The exams are easy and based off review sheets he gives out. No homework. Class is graded by exams and attendance. He is very strict with attendance so come every day. If you fail, its because you didn't put in the effort. 10/10

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAT1600
Grade: B
Jun 10, 2024
Would take again

Get on his good side by coming in everyday on time and making him laugh, Do not skip class or come in late because he will know, he is very strict with that. If he sees you try and give effort, he could curve your final grade. Final isn't hard and that is all that matters alongside attendance even if you fail the exams. Overall great Professor.

Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAT1600
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2024
Would take again

A WWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWW PROFESSOR!!!!!!!! SUCH AN EASY GRADER. THE ONLY THING THAT MATTERS FOR YOUR GRADE IS THE FINAL AND THE IT IS LIKE KINDERGARTEN.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MAT1600
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

This guy is really funny and has old man humour, so he's pretty pleasant to be around. His accent isn't too bad. He does seem to make things sound a lot easier than what they really are, especially considering that this is a Calc 2 class. He grades by 3 exams, Exam 1 & 2 get graded and 3 is more of a warning of the final. (Study Derivatives!)

Participation matters
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
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5.0
CALC2
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 13, 2025
Would take again

Great professor, but a very difficult class. You need to be able to work through problems that you've seen in pre-calc, trig, and culminate it altogether like you did in calc 1 since calc2 is a continuation of MAT 15. I wish I tried harder in his class.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Graded by few things
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

29%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 30 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
A+ (7)
Not sure yet (4)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(5)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 34 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 7
Not sure yet: 4
B-: 3
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Caring (5)
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MAT070

5.0

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5.0

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MAT914

5.0

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MATH14

5.0

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MATD04D

5.0

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4.0

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3.7

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3.3

MATH90

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3.0

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