not a bad teacher at all

For his first year teaching he is a good professor. He is very willing to help with students and is very understanding. he is the best prof i have had at duquesne, which is alot to say since we have some good profs and i abhor math

For a first year teacher, he's pretty good. A little rough at first, probably nervous. I learned a lot in his class. Nice guy too.

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Pretty good teacher. Knows his stuff, although I hate when he refers to problems as "this guy" and "guy", but very cool. Explains stuff well, and always is prepared for class.

A pretty understanding teacher....cool guy.

He's a great teacher and explains things clearly. Althought some things he teaches are unclear, he's perfectly willing to meet students outside of class. He even knows how to deal with students who have "spastic colons".

Talks like hes nervous, but he's real cool. Great teacher, would be even better if he relaxed a little. tests are easy

very funny, i already knew calc I from hs, but had to take it again cuz of the stupid school, but he was one of my favorite teachers. very funny, and young..always a plus!

Good teacher. Knows what he's talkin about and takes the time to explain it to the class. Very helpful too. The Homework Q&A sessions he held definitely came in handy

Alex is great teacher and a great guy...he's always willing to help and tries his hardest to make sure everone understands the concepts

Woah he is hot

Alex is a great teacher, he explains things very well and he's nice to talk to. He can be very nervous sometimes and often his lectures are boring. Other than that though, he is very good,and his exams are not bad at all.

I never had Calc before and I got an A! Gives good examples of what to expect on exams.

He is a great teacher. You know exactly what to expect on tests. He let's you re-do some of the quizzes, and he goes over homework but doesn't collect it. Very fair teacher and very good for a young guy.

Very nice guy and because he is so young he relates easily to students. I could understand how someone who has NEVER had Calc before would struggle in his class. He can be boring and he gets real nervous in lecture but he is a great teacher. VERY HELPFUL

I think Alex is a great teacher. He seems to be a little bit nervous sometimes, but he tries really hard & goes above & beyond to help. He writes out the notes & usually the homework problem answers too. You can use notecards on exams. I really like his class a lot & I really liked him

Very easy. Always concerned about his students. Tends to repeat the word "right" a lot, but still is very dedicated.

Very good at explaning problems. Lets you use a notecard and sometimes a whole sheet of paper for the tests!! He is young so he can relate well to his students and teach in a way that they can understand. Also very attractive!

Discrte math teacher, real cool. nice guy, and he'll help you out alot. he takes off alot of points on assignments and test though.

I would say he was good looking, till he turned around and i saw his bald spot. He gets really scurred and the nervs are always runnin. easy class tho and a real ****.

TAKE HIM! By far the best mathematics teacher i have ever had, and he will work with you to get a good grade. Make no mistake he is the best choice for the course, much better than the other math profs i have seen

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love his helpfulness; he will always take time out of his day to help, nice to look at too

he is extremely nice and personable, his tests are not real hard nothing different from his examples in class. if u know what ur doing on the examples ur fine. I highly reccommend taking him for calc. i liked his class so much i taking him for calc II.

OH HE IS SO HOT!!! HE HAS A LITTLE BALDING PROBLEM THOUGH...but he's still nice to look at! :) He will definitely take the time to explain the problem. Take him :)

Best teacher ever. So hilarious and kind of clutzy.. he's cute! =) Very helpful and only wants the best for his students.. take him! Highly recommended.

We is so cute and he seems to be a little insecure but he is very helpful.He gets kind of nervous during class but he will help you so that you understand the material.He is a young guy,so he isnt hard to appoarch.But he has to be one of the best teachers on campus.He is an awesome guy overall and did I mention that he is a little CUTIE and SHY.:)

He is an awesome teacher. He really knows his stuff but is able to teach it without it being confusing. He takes his time to make sure everyone understands. His tests are pretty easy and he gives you practice tests and solutions to get you ready for the test. He's prob. the best math teacher ive ever had! Take him if you ever have the chance!

loved him... he taught the material really well and was willing to meet with you outside of class if you needed extra help

One word for him...Sizzling!:) He was very helpful inside the classroom and out. He will take the time to work with you if you just ask him. For my first year here, I would have to say he was the best teacher I've had so far. Take him, he's easy to approach and funny in his own little way. Did I mention cute? ;)

great teacher very easy calc one i only showed up for tests and got an A. calc 2 as expected is harder to begin with once again i barely ever showed up for class and was still able to get a B without getting notes but my interest in math is above normal and b sure to say hi to his mom at options

i'm terrible at math and he is very good at helping you in AND outside of class if you just ask. very approachable. explains the lessons thoroughly. i would recommend him to good and bad math students. just DON'T talk while hes talking...if you do you'll find out why

One of the best teachers at Duquesne

good educator

do the homework, pay some attention, go to class, and youll guaranteed an A. he makes class entertaining and fast, great professor!!!

Great teacher for students who are taking a first proof-writing course. Paraphrases proofs well. Very straightforward and reasonable guy. Sometimes looks uneasy in front of a class, but overall a great math teacher.

There aren't any clocks in the back of the room, he just stares at the back ceiling. He likes to take smoke breaks, hates when you talk while he's talking, says 'hold-it' and 'entity' A LOT. Kinda easy on the eyes until you see the bald spot. HELLO, ROGAINE? He's a great teacher for the most part, didn't use the book, did 5HIT LOAD OF EXAMPLES!

He's awesome! I hated math before him, and came out loving it! It's not a joke of a class, but go to class (it's entertaining bc he's chill), practice a few problems, and ASK QUESTIONS!! he favors ppl who participate, but it's worth it. Take him!!

Easy, weekly quizzes are grade boosters, exams are very very reasonable, don't bother with the homework unless he tells you he's going to collect it. Gave a few weekly quizzes that would ask what your favorite part of thanksgiving were etc. Very approachable, able to clarify any questions.

Great Teacher. If you haven't had a pre-calc or calc class take his class. He is easy to learn from!

best math teacher i have ever had. he is a really cool guy. if you pay attention in class you will do fine. he makes every lesson simple and uses a lot of examples. he gives 20 point quizez once a week that are easy and the tests are never that hard. take this class if u have to take a math class!

He is an easy profesor. The only thing is he takes half credit off if you have a mistake. The answer can be right and he will still take points off. If you took calc in high school this is an easy A. Take this class for an elective if you have the option.

I was so relieved to have Lipecky for a prof. I have always hated math and was dreading Calc, but he always gave really thorough explanations and made sure everyone understood everything. Also, his quizzes are pretty easy and his exams aren't awful. Try to go to class, and pay attention to the problems he focuses on...you'll be golden

He is awesome! Really easy, i didn't study and got an A+...explains everything...def take his class!

He was AWESOME! Great teacher, explained everything really well, and any Hw problems you don't understand, he'll do on the board. Also, he gives you practice exams before each test that prepare you really well.

best teacher at duquesne, if you go to class and pay attention you will do well i promise. lipecky is the man. easy A

One of the best math teachers I've ever had and one of the best professors I've ever had in any subject. Makes everything easy to understand, makes sure everyone learns the material, and all of his quizzes let you pick what problems you do and same thing on the exams. Definitely take this professor if you have the chance. Easy A

Professor Lipecky has to be one of the greatest math teachers I have ever had. I nearly failed pre-calculus in high school, and ended up with an A in calculus because of his ability to teach. He is very clear and willing to help. I recommend everyone attempt to get into one of his courses.

Great Professor. Explains every lesson crystal clear and is always willing to answer questions. Exams are derived straight from the Practice Exams. Take his class.

Professor Lipecky is solid. Very fair and teaches well. I highly recommend him. Go to class and do the practice problems and quizzes and you should do well.

Had him 2nd semester for Calc (dont know if the section # is right) Lipecky is AWESOME. So chilled and an easy grader. His class can be a blow off but he still is a good teacher and does a good job teaching. i would recommend taking him if calc isnt your best subject. he does a good job explaining and teaching. if you are good at calc, take him.

He is the best !! take with him any class ..

He is the best ! the only thing is he take a lot of marks if you missed one question or 2. But overall, he is one of my best professors ever!

Lipecky is the best math professor you'll ever have! He makes calculus as easy as is humanly possible. Gives a quiz each week where you choose 2 out of 7 questions to answer. Exams are exactly like the quizzes and examples he does in class. Show up to class and follow along in his examples and you'll pass easily.

He's very nice and gives alot of quizzes so you can boost your grade if you do poorly on a test.

He is the best prof. ever ! He is sooooo helpful and knows what he's doing. He knows how to teach and willing to help everyone. He has his own way to put the info in your brain for good. I wish if I could take 116 with him!

I found his class very boring and spent most my time on my phone. His quizzes are easy and He gives you plenty to study online for the exams, which are usually easy. Had a very poor background in math and Found his class to be easy. Just hard to pay attention to at times.

One of the better math classes I have had. Lectures can be boring if you have had calc before, but can still be helpful refresher. Quizzes are very easy and there is plenty of test prep posted online.

Awesome professor, and awesome guy. He's one of the best teacher's I've had at Duquesne. I'm not a big fan of math at all, but Lipecky made me enjoy it. Great all around guy. Easy to talk to, encouraging, and wants his students to do well. He made sure we knew exactly what would be on our quizzes and exams so nothing came as a surprise.

This guy is the man. Totally loved his class. He never puts information that you haven't gone over in class on the exam or quizzes. Definitely wants everybody to do well in his class. Don't buy the book, definitely not necessary. Just show up and pay attention to his examples and you will be fine. Strongly encourage taking his class. he's great

Man, he's a great teacher. He explains things really well in class, but he's in his office if you have questions. If you need a calc class and he is available, take him. Also, you'll notice he loves bananas. Some people think it's funny, but haters gonna hate. Did you know just one banana has about half a gram of potassium? Respect.

he is one of the best professors in Duquesne. he will help you whenever you need help. you might not really understand everything he says in class, and something the lecture is so boring. but his quizzes are the easiest. i highly recommend him TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN.

This professor is one of the best professors I have ever had in college and in my lifetime. He knows his material and makes sure you know it before he moves on. The quizzes are easy and set you up perfectly for his exams. Take him if you can, you wont regret it. Plus hes a sports guy and easy to talk to.

AMAZING!!! I'm not naturally a person who 'gets' math, but Lipecky made it so easy! He really caters his lessons to fit his student's needs. He's a stickler about showing up on time, but overall a wonderful professor.

If you have the option to take him as your teacher do it, it is a simple decision. He puts up old test and quizzes which are almost identical to the ones you take in class. Easy class, good teacher.

Alex Lipecky is a fantastic calc teacher. If you go to glass, and pay attention 50% of the time, you will understand it and it will be a breeze. He has weekly quizzes but they are simple if you payed attention in class the day before. He gives out so many easy points, its impossible not to pass unless you just don't go to class.

He's likely to help whenever you need help. And his class is easy to pass if you show up and do homework. He will tell you clear when the tests and exams are. He even let you make up if you didn't get a satisfied grade.

Prof. Lipecky is great! He genuinely enjoys teaching and makes class bearable. If you've already taken calc this class will be a breeze! He gives lots of points for in class assignments and his weekly quizzes are usually a pretty easy way to rack up points. He really provides you with everything you need to succeed and is always willing to help.

Loves his job and he is a good prof. for the most part. He gets really picky about small things on the tests. Lots of take home tests. In class tests are a breeze if you show up to class. Take notes and you'll be good. One thing: he will NEVER let you out of class early. He would tell us the same thing over and over to take up last 10 min of class

Show up to class and ask questions. For calc 1, he is a great teacher. If you need help, he is a great guy so going to his office hours is no big deal at all. As long as you get help when you need it, which he is MORE than willing to help, then you will be fine.

Great teacher. Tough if you haven't taken calc before but his weekly quizzes more than make up for some grades. One thing I like is that he drops your lowest test grade and replaces it with your grade on the final if it's better. Recommend.

Really good teacher. I recommend taking him if you can. Took Calc in high school and didn't do well, but did really well in his class. He can be confusing at times when explaining a question, but for the weekly quizzes you just need to study the old quizzes and test on blackboard and you will get an A. You do not need the book.

I hate math and was dreading calculus but Professor Lipecky was awesome!! He never assigns homework but he gives you sooo much practice to help you prepare for quizzes and exams that have similar problems on them. He keeps the class as interesting as he can and really wants the students to understand it all. Great class, great teacher.

Don't buy the textbook for his calculus 1 class. If you do the supplements then you don't need it. Never even opened mine. Easy class if you have any idea of pre calc or calc.

Great at teaching Calc 1. Quizzes are given as a grade booster, and you don't need the textbook. He posts awesome examples of what to expect on quizzes and exams with all of the problem answers written out step by step. Also, posts old quizzes and exams for you to reference, and will go through the problems step by step with you.

You only have to do 2 problems on his quizzes, 3 exams, he drops lowest 3 quizzes. He goes over every lesson in detail with multiple different examples. His class is easy to get an A in if you come to class, take the notes, and study at a mid level effort. No need for textbook, he posts everything online.

Professor Lipecky was a great instructor. Before every class he gives his students a sheet that has the info and formulas you need. After every class he gives you several problems to practice. (Though they are not required I recommend you do some of them to review for tests and quizzes. He is great guy and really cares about his students!

Class can be boring and repetitive at times, but for those that are not strong at math, the repetition helps. He guides you through problems in class, and you get the exact same types of problems on the exam that he does in class. Has tons of office hours and is easily approachable. Overall a pretty easy class, did not have to do much to get an A!

If you have any experience in calc, this class was a refresher course, but it was appreciated. He explains things in depth, which can make lectures repetitive. He grades fairly and this semester he started doing 5 total exams with an optional final exam. BOUNDS of additional work and helpful practice problems on blackboard. Homework is optional

He is really helpful and explains concepts thoroughly. He puts up a large variety of practice problems on blackboard and has many office hours to help his students. He is easy to approach and ask for help and cares about the success of h is students. Great teacher.

Honestly, he is one of the best teachers/professors I have ever had. If you have the opportunity to take anyone of his classes, I would highly recommend doing so.

Professor Lipecky was the best professor i've ever had. He knows how to explain the material effectively and knows how to relate to students. Last semester, he made the final exam optional for those who don't have an A on the class, and would replace the final exam score with the lowest score you had. I really recommend taking calc with him.

Knows a lot about Calc. Does not grade homework but if you do not practice, you will fail.

He really conveys his knowledge for mathematics. He will work with you on any problem you want until you get it. Very smart and wise and just knows what he is doing. Do the problems outside of class so you can ask him questions in class. Only grades he uses are test grades, so stay on top of your material and you will be fine.

Alex is SO nice - he really tries to help his students and wants you to do well. He explains the material well and is super approachable. I have had him twice and I would take him again. The exams aren't super hard and he gives a lot of practice problems to help you prepare.

His class is pretty easy and you can tell he is really into math (maybe a little too much). He gives extra credit and his exams and quizzes are easy. If you understand math then do not waste your time studying. I have heard that he gets mad when you go to him for help and do not understand what he is saying. Pretty easy class.

Good teacher, grade is composed of only tests, but if even if you fail 2 of them you can still pass because his policy lets your final grade supersede the lowest test grade, so the final is worth 40% of the grade potentially. I would take him again, pleasant and fair teacher.

The best professor at Duquesne. He helps you understand calculus at great lengths. If you do not pass, then it is 100% on you. Do not take William Kirchner

If you had a calculus class in high school, this is basically a refresher course. Lectures are a few practice problems for the section and the homework he gives, he doesn't collect. There were only exams in his class, no quizzes. He is a nice teacher and helps you the best he can. He is easy to meet with after class to discuss any misunderstandings

He was a good instructor, very passionate about calc. He made himself very accessible outside of class and tried his best to help. I always struggles on his exams, which were the only thing that counted in the final grade. He's very big on the proper notation and I thought a little bit of a tough grader. If you struggle in calc GO to his office hrs

Professor Lipecky is the best math professor I have ever had. For international students, we need to do double work because we have the language obstacle. He is so clear in explaining. He gives extra credit. He doesn't grade the h.w giving, but make sure to do it so you can be familiar with the quizzes and exams. Not hard to get an A. Take him !!

Professor Lipecky really enjoys math and wants you to understand and learn the material he is teaching. He provides excellent "helpful hints" for each chapter and puts a lot of time and effort into his class and syllabus. I'm glad he was my teacher to get through the required math core.

Favorite math teacher in Duquesne. He gives you a good bit of homework but all the exams and quizzes are questions DIRECTLY taken from the homework. Very accessible if you need help and and really wants his students to understand the material. As long as you do the homework and pay attention in class the result will show!

My second time taking prof Lipecky's class. HE IS THE BEST!!!! I'd take him over 1000 again. He cares about students and always willing to help! quizzes and exams are easy if you do the homework problems. Math is fun with Prof Lipecky!!!!

if you have taken calc in high school, then this class will be a breeze. i would show up to the lectures but usually do other homework. i spent very little time studying. his exams are pretty much the same as the prior quizzes so definitely study those. he loves to freak out over dumb stuff. did not even open my textbook. overall, an easy class.

Best professor at Duquesne. He is very understanding and helps you understand the material very well. Has lots of office hours where he gives very specific feedback and instruction. Answers emails fast. Very fair grader. He is also very enthusiastic.

His teaching style was very effective for this class. He gives handouts and then spends the entire class doing example problems with you, as well as detalied PDFs on the homework suggested problems. An amazing math professor.

If you have already taken Calc, his teaching style will take some getting used to. He suggests textbook problems, but also gives worksheets in class that in my opinion are much more helpful. Understand everything on the worksheets and the tests are easy! He will replace your lowest exam with the score you get on the final (if you do better).

Lipecky makes calculus so easy and actually fun. His quizzes are easy, sometimes his exams are a little hard but if you study from previous quizzes you'll do good. I have never enjoyed math so much!!

Mr. Lipecky went out of his way to help me with out of class things.

Teaches class as if you have never seen calculus before. Fairly easy quizzes, some even being take home. Exams were not bad at all as long as you reviewed his supplemental practice problems. I felt i understood calculus much better than I had in high school. Overall great professor and would definitely take again!

One of the best professors that I had.

Made me enjoy math again :)

Lipecky, is extremely organized and because of that it sets all of his students up to succeed. You will do great if you put forth a good effort, lipecky is going to do everything he can to help you if he knows you are trying your best ! Would highly recommend !

A fantastic professor if you use his office hours and very respectful if questions are asked in lecture. Very fair grader (all quizzes are pick-2-out-of-7 and sometimes free points will be given out). Very organized canvas site with problems to help you any time. A lot of responsibility is put on the student but doing homework you can easily pass.

You can tell that he is very passionate about math. 80% of your grade is based off exams, and 15% on quizzes, but he gives ample amount of resources to do well. The practice problems are sometimes on the quizzes, and the assignments given before the exams are almost the exact same. If you put in a little bit of effort, you'll do fine.

Professor Lipecky is honestly a really awesome professor. Even though the course is exam/quiz heavy, he would post so many practice problems online with the corresponding answer keys In addition to the exam/quizzes, he would give us opportunities to raise our grades through his ICAs.

Professor Lipecky is passionate about math and makes the class engaging. The workload is manageable if you stay on top of the homework. I found Unstuck ai and the free textbook very helpful for study prep.

Calc2 is a hard class in general but Professor Lipecky tries to make it easy. Offers great notes and as long as you study you will be fine. Class takes a lot of effort so don't think you can breeze by. Professor is very funny, offers lots of office hours, and genuinely cares about students. 10/10 professor would take again.

Very nice, explains in great detail, doesn't get upset often.

Professor Lipecky is a great professor! He genuinely wants you to understand everything you are learning. There is no homework that is graded but expect to do homework as it is very similar to questions on quizzes/exams. He is truly down to earth and is very approachable during office hours or class! Would 1000% take this class again.

Literal angel of a professor. If you catch onto math quickly you don't need to be in every single class. He goes a little slow through examples but I'm sure it helps people who need it. He genuinely cares about you understanding the material. Such a king. Literally just try in his class

Lipecky is a funny guy. He is an eclectic human being, wonderful teacher, kind, caring, goated. Go To Class, you need to go to class to do well, and if you are not, why are you even at school- weekly quizzes help segment the exam studying. Take him for calc 2!!!