Very good teacher. Extremely interested in his students, and their level of success. Calc2 isn't easy, but he taught it very well. Went well out of his way many times to help students do well (reviews, rewards, etc). His English is easy to understand. Highly recommended for a difficult course like calculus.

Professor Savkar is an excellent teacher. I had him for Calc 2 and he was extremely clear on what was to be done and how it should be done. He was willing to spend extra time with you if you needed help, held reviews before every exam, printed out full review packets, and all around was a rewarding professor. He's the best professor for calc 2

HEY! Here are some tips: 1. KNOW your unit circle 2. Pay attention when he says something is very important! Don't get distracted by his t-shirts 3. KNOW your unit circle. He once said, "To pass my exams, it is like sitting on the couch watching a football game" and this is very true.

Such a great professor!! He really wants his students to understand the material. Is very helpful and very accessible both in and out of class. Makes math interesting and understandable!

I used to hate math class, but he really changed that. I would definitely attend lecture, and take notes. He does an excellent job of explaining topics and relating them to everyday life. He has no problem spending extra time on a topic, so don't be afraid to ask questions. His tests aren't too hard, but PRACTICE the problems! Go to exam reviews :)

Dr. Savkar is quite personable, nice, and actually cares if you understand what is going on. He is extremely fair as to what he expects of you. As long as you attend the lectures and do the homework you'll be fine. The online homework is much harder than the exams. Do the review since he often uses questions directly from them on the tests.

uses the phrase, "having said that..." a lot

Prof. Savkar explains everything very clearly and really wants every student to understand what is going on, don't be afraid to ask questions, tests are easy because he prepares you well and some test questions come right from the review sheets! I definitely recommend taking any math class with him.

Great Professor. Trys very hard to help you understand and gives plenty of examples, very reasonable when it comes to work and his choice of test questions. And hes pretty funny too.

Very nice guy and knows what he was talking about, but kind of hard to understand him from time to time. He is also very tempermental, so when he has a bad day you will know and feel his wrath. He also makes you write down EVERYTHING only after he is done writing and explaining it and will yell if he sees anyone copying down...kind of annoying.

my favorite professor. he will explain until you understand everything, and he really he wants to help his students. he has a good sense of humor, and he gives you short breaks during long lectures.

Great prof, will work with you until you understand the material. He gives plenty of opportunity to keep your grade up, and his accent is awesome!

Excellent professor

His accent is hard to understand at first, but he goes through many examples before the exam. He goes pretty fast so he can leave two lectures for review sessions before the exams, come prepared with questions and he will do it for the whole class. They are extremely helpful. I highly recommend him!

Awesome professor, really knows what he is talking about. Sometimes I don't understand something when I'm looking over it at home and he has a great way of explaining it. Encourages asking questions in class, and if you attend review sessions, he goes over SO MUCH! I strongly encourage taking him for calc!

Great teacher. really cares about his students. for the most part is extremely nice, but has moments when "he was up til 3 in the morning grading" that are bad. heavy accent but realizes it. Go to class for clicker participation. Exams are very easy if you go over what he "has done in the class". Seems like a nice guy.

Great professor! Honestly, math has always been my most challenging subject, but I was required to take Finite Math for my major. Savkar was the best math teacher I ever had! he reviewed each concept until we had them down and he was always available by email and for out of class help! if you have the option choose him!

attend classes and actually do the web assign, re-do class examples

The classes he teaches are difficult but he is a great guy and really wants his students to succeed. I recommend him to anyone and everyone.

He's a very nice guy and cares a lot about how he teaches and his students. That said, he can be a bit unclear sometimes, but the exams aren't overly difficult anyway. Overall I'd recommend him.

one of the best math professors i have ever had. really good at explaining, really wants his students to learn and actually understand the material. HIGHLY recommended.

I used to hate math ever since middle school, but Calc 2 is currently my favorite subject. Savkar is a fantastic professor, he makes calc very applicable and interesting, and he is very interactive and involved with his students' learning. He's so funny too. Love it.

I took 1071 last semester but ended up dropping it because I was failing and the teacher wasn't even a professor, he was a grad student. So I re-took it over the summer with Savkar and it was so much easier and better quality. Savkar will go to any length to make sure you understand the math. He's a real cool guy.

At first I thought he was sorta nuts, but he makes it very clear how much he cares for his students and he will not proceed in lecture unless everyone understands the material. Great guy, one of my favorite professors.

Good guy, definitely cares about you and way better than Conrad. Its kinda hard to understand him at first but you get used to it real fast. There are a lot of things about Calc II that suck but most of that he had no control over. Exams were hard but reasonable and lecture was good. Make sure you have a good TA though, they are key.

Great teacher! He can be a little unclear sometimes during lecture, but he more than makes up for it with how much he goes above and beyond to help his students. He answers lots of questions in class and is the only Calc II prof. to hold review sessions before exams. Grading is fair. I'm terrible at math but managed to get an A.

This professor is just amazing. He keeps the class entertained with moving around and his humor. By far the only professor that could keep me up during class and wake me up. He goes over many things over lecture and he is open to any questions regarding the material and he is more than happy to answer them. It honestly seems that he enjoys teaching

Great calc II professor ever!Really helpful, exams are fairly easy, and teaches awesome! one of my favorite professor!

Really a great teacher. He engages the class during the lecture which makes learning a lot easier. Exams are pretty difficult, but if you just do the Practice Exams and homework online, you should be fine.

Great Professor. Funny guy - makes lectures fun. Calc 2 is hard, yes, but he's a good teacher. Even if you don't do stellar, you'll have fun with him. WebAssign sucked, but so would turning in homework... Helpful review sessions. He has an accent but you get used to it. Overall good class. I survived. Q center is there for you if you need it.

Best professor ever!!!

He was probably the best math teacher I've ever had. I took both Math 1131 and 1132 instructed by Amit Savkar. I got A on both of these classes. In the beginning of the class, he clearly emphasizes that students MUST have the basic foundation skills (algebra and trig) in order to do well in Calculus. TAKE HIS CLASS; YOU'LL LEARN A LOT FROM HIM.

I concur with the comment below mine; he warned to his students that they will struggling in Calculus class if they don't have the fundamental algebra skills. The class was moderately hard, but I managed to get an A. I strongly recommend taking this class.

One of the few professors I've had who legitimately enjoys teaching. Exams (especially the final) were difficult, but he offered review packets that really helped you prepare. Homework & online quizzes are due twice a week, & weekly quizzes given by the TA. I took Calc I & II with him and did well in both. Very highly recommend his class.

Pretty good professor. I had the 8am lecture, so learning was tough then. Can be a bit hostile at times like before exams when he's stressed and even yelled at our class once for cheating on homeworks. :o Overall though, he has good intentions and wants his students to do well. Be prepared to work hard as it's a tough class!

Proffesor Savkar was a great teacher. He was very clear in class, and provided many things for students to succeed, as long as you put the effort in. I put in good amount of effort and I got an A. He makes test material very and is easy to follow. He gives you a review sheet, and if you can do all of it, you are guaranteed at least a B. Take it!

Amit is by far the best math teacheri have had my entire life, possibly even the best teacher for any subject. He is very clear in how to solve problems and rearrange equations. I came into the class with no prior pre-calculus experience, he taught me the unit circle and trig functions in 15 minutes, and I completely understood them in that time.

Before I transfer to BC next semester, I really want to spend some time addressing some positive aspects about Amit Savkar. He really prepared students for weekly quizzes, Exams,etc. Definitely take his class; you'll learn a lot.

Savkar is awesome. Class was pretty tough itself, but Savkar is such an easy going, funny guy you'll feel totally comfortable asking him questions, even in a lecture of 300 kids. I also went to office hours a lot, and it helped a ton. He really does care about his students, so show him you're putting in an effort because it'll pay off.

He's really nice and very helpful. He is always willing to slow down the pace and explain things one step at a time which is really nice. Made a really difficult subject more enjoyable.

fantastic professor. goes out of his way to make sure students understand every aspect of a topic. really loves when students ask 'why' and is passionate about his work. he's personable and gets a few laughs out of the class each day. the class itself is difficult and online homework can be a pain at first but overall just a great guy.

Just easy going and laid back. His exams are more than fair and the class is pretty easy. His downfall is he can be really moody sometimes but it's an easy class. You get exactly what you put into it.

Excellent professor. A little hard to understand sometimes, but he is always looking to answer questions. Exams are difficult but he prepares you well for them if you attend the lectures.

Savkar is one of those professors who genuinely cares about his students. He gets upset when students do poorly. I did bad on an exam and went to talk to him, and he was more upset about my grade than I was. Not the best lecturer, but passionate about math and wants his students to do well. Awesome guy overall.

Fantastic

Fantastic. Very helpful and willing to answer questions. Made calc 2 relatively easy to understand. Sometimes tries to do too much and gets confusing, but those are the questions that are extremely difficult that do not show up on the exam. Takes a few days to get used to his accent. Great professor.

He teaches well and wants to help, wants his students to succeed. Just pay attention and do the practice tests and you'll be fine.

Good teacher, people often confuse him being mean, with him wanting his students to do well. He makes the 1132 tests, so he knows what to teach in class. I'd recommend him over any other Calc 2 prof.

Literally the best professor I've ever had. Had him in Calc 1131 and requested him again for calc 1132. I hated math before I had him as a teacher but I look forward to going to his lectures. Cares about students doing well more than anything. Genuinely sad I can't take any more classes with him.

Really great professor. I had him for Calc 1131, and requested him again for 1132. He is very good at what he does, and he has a very high interest in his students. He tries to make sure that each and every person understands that material before moving on, and he stresses what is important. Highly recommended.

He can be a little intimidating because he sometimes gets angry in class. He especially wants students to know their algebra, do their homework, come prepared, and review his notes in between classes. He sometimes explains things in a way that is clear and at other times can be a little confusing, but overall is very helpful in and out of class.

Very helpful, accent was hard for the first week but easy to get use to. Not easy class, but actually teaches you math. Very fair and understanding teacher. You have a problem go and talk to him, he will help you! Recommend (plus he makes calc II tests)

Definitely one of the best professors i've had at uconn. He really cares about his students to the point where he extends office hours for the entire day before a test. calc 2 is a hard class, but i highly doubt any other teacher could make it easier. I strongly recommend him for any class

This class has a lot of difficult subject material but I really feel that this professor does a good job at teaching it. He is extremely helpful in office hours and wants students to do well. He has a good upbeat personality that helps make class more enjoyable than expected.

I find calc to be difficult, but Savkar does a really great job making things clear and understandable. He posts the notes online and is always willing to help out his students. He can be a little intimidating, but he really just wants you to do well. Do the homework, go to lecture, and you can do well! Really!

Calculus simply never made any sense to me and I don't think it ever will. That being said Savkar made the whole experience somewhat more bearable, he truly wants his students to succeed and he does his utmost best to present the material in a way this his class will understand. My only complaint is that he moves through material very quickly.

Professor Savkar seems like an intimidating person, but in reality he wants to see his students do well. Going in for help during office hours, attending lecture, and taking advantage of the exam reviews will ensure you never get lower than a B on any exam. Exams are a little tricky, but not if you go to lecture and pick up on hints he gives.

Calc 2 is a very hard class but he helps to make it easier. It's still very difficult and he tends to spend half the class yelling at you. Otherwise not a bad guy.

Dr. Savkar is very clear and cares deeply about the understanding his students have of the subject. He may seem intimidating but really his unique sense of humor may be misinterpreted. If you want to do well in Calculus and you go to UConn, this guy should be your number one choice. And know your algebra!!!

Savkar is such a great professor. Even though Calculus 2 is pretty difficult, he definitely pushed me to do better in the class. He may seem intimidating, but he really is a nice guy. He just wants his students to reach their potential. Go to review sessions and make sure to do practice exams! One of my favorite professors at UConn!

The man is awesome. Makes calculus as easy as its gonna get. Cares about his students and keeps you interested

His videos are long and boring, but occasionally helpful. He yelled at students and TA's a lot right before the exam and it created a stressful enviroment

Amit Savkar is the most passionate math professor I have ever met. He makes any level as Math as easy as he possibly can. He assigns extra work occassionally, but it helps you better understand and leads to better exam grades. If I could have him every semester, I would in a heartbeat.

He is pretty easy to understand. Gets mad easily if you don't know the answer, however he teaches very well and if you do all the assignments and homework you will do fine in the class.

Dr. Savkar is very enthusiastic and gives entertaining lectures. He truly cares about his students, and he loves being asked questions. He does have an accent but it is easily understandable. Very nice guy with a great sense of humor. Only complaint is that he often spends too much time at the start of class discussing various issues and events.

Good guy, 'Nough said.

Savkar is a GREAT professor! took his online class with discussion once a week. He is very straight forward, and his tests have no surprises. if you pay attention and do your work there is no reason why you should get a bad grade! Good professor,interesting class.

This class with Savkar was very easy. Did not even buy the "required" text and ended up with an A for the semester. I had 2 discussions and 2 videos to watch each week, with 2-3 online homeworks to complete. Overall, easy class, easy concepts, great teacher.

Like many others I took this class in high school. Therefore, it was a general refresher by taking this class. Amit was very lively at 8 am but cares about his students very much always solving individual problems, most often with technical problems. He will often rant about things other than the material. Don't need book, just need WebAssign.

Overall quite easy.

I had Dr. Savkar as both my Calculus 1 and my Calculus 2 professor, and both semesters I greatly enjoyed taking his class. He truly cares about his students succeeding, and even in a large lecture hall he takes the time to answer individual questions. He is always energetic in class, and he is funny sometimes so class is hardly even dull.

He is one of the rare professors that really cares about his student's success. He and his TAs are a fantastic resource and everything was made very clear. Exams are very fair. Online homework can be tedious but it's a good grade booster.

really nice guy. truly care about students' success

Best professor at UConn (and I got a C for final grade). Gives great example and help. Doesn't skip over steps. You will definitely learn Calculus as long as you show up to class. Would take any class he has to offer, he's that good. Only negative for this course is some test questions come from left field. Expect one or two like that.

Savkar is a legend. I had his class at 8am and he somehow manages to keep everyone in good spirits. Good professor, particularly if you're a visual learner because he loves to explain things by drawing graphs. Definitely don't hesitate to go to his office hours if you have a question.

A little eccentric, but good at doing examples and really cares about students. Tests were tough, but there was not too much work.

Prof. Savkar is awesome! He really makes sure that the students understand the material and goes over everything clearly. He does not give extra credit, but his grading is very fair. If you did not do so well on an exam, Savkar dedicates time just to help students with extra office hours. His review sessions were so helpful for the exams too!

The first 90% of the semester was great and he was an awesome professor. The tests were reasonable (2 mid terms) and he was very lenient at the end to give more credit for webassign hw and attendance. However, immediately after evaluations, he became a major hard ass. The final was insanely difficult in comparison. I was disappointed at the end.

He was nice. I personally had trouble following, but that is because I am bad at math.

Hard subject -clear what is on the exams - explains topics very clearly and really wants everyone to understand the concepts - weekly quizzes that are relatively easy - two web assigns per week - as long as you study, you should do fine

A lot of people might disagree, but I actually really enjoyed Amit's class. I won't lie, he is very strict and can seem mean. But at the end of the day he really wants you to learn. You have to have a thick skin if you want to talk to him.

Calculus II is a hard course overall, and you must put in the time to see the results in this class. Savkar does a great job during lecture of hitting the main points of the sections that has to get covered and also puts up supplemental videos and notes online which are good review for quizzes and tests. However, he has a very standoffish attitude.

He has an accent but it NEVER got in the way of my understanding. He was very straightforward. Homework is online and there will be lots of it. I definitely think he is one of the best professors for this course. Uses iclickers to count towards participation.

He's a great professor! I would highly recommend taking him for any math courses that he is teaching. I have him for calc 1 (1131Q) this semester and picked him for calc 2 next semester as well. He is very clear in his explanations and has useful powerpoints that he posts online. The exam questions are more than fair.

I could say a lot about this teacher, as he was the first math teacher to make me really want to aspire for more. Although he can be a bit standoffish, and a little harsh when you admit you don't understand something (or that you used a ti89 to check your definite integral). He is passionate, but genuinely cares that in the end you understand it.

Hands down one of the best professors you will ever have. He can seem kind of standoffish during his lectures, however never take anything he says to heart. He is tough on his students because he truly cares about their success. Let me give you an incite of how to get an A in this class...3 words: KNOW YOUR ALGEBRA!!

Very smart and helpful prof. You'll get used to his accent. The subject is hard but if you put the work in and listen to him you'll be fine.

The class goes smoothly and everything gets explained clearly. If you don't understand some method, his office hours are plenty and explaining mathematical problems is his second nature.

I loved this professor so much! I was a little bit nervous that his accent would end up confusing me, but you get used to it very quickly! He explains things very easily and gives great examples. He's really funny and wants everyone to do well! He had the best exam grades out of all of the Calc 1 professors so I highly recommend him!

One of the few professors that strongly cares about your success. He is just as amazing of a teacher as he is a professor. I would strongly recommend him. Beware as he does make his classes challenging but in no way does he try to "weed" people out.

The material Savkar taught was straightforward. As long as you take notes in class and do the online homework and quizzes and prepare for the tests, you should do well. Savkar makes it clear to his students that he wants to do everything he can to allow them to succeed. He makes sure you are well prepared for exams.

Good professor, very intelligent. Occasionally has issues helping the average class member understand, but nevertheless tries to make sure everyone understands. He takes pride in his students performances.

Amit taught Calc2 to me freshman year. At first his accent was hard to get by, but he provides you with so many resources. Exams are not too bad if you did the homeworks. Nevertheless, this was the lowest grade I received in college, and my class size cut in half by the end of the year.

One of the best calc professors I have ever had. He made the material make sense even after I took a break from mathematics classes. When I had a personal problem, he was very caring and helped me construct a new schedule so I could still succeed and learn. I have almost never understood math more clearly. Lots of feedback. Discussion important.

Amit Savkar was one if the best professors I have ever had. He really cares about the students and wants them to succeed. GO TO OFFICE hours, it will pay off.

He's one of the best professors that I've had. I had him for calc 2 my freshman year and it was a massive lecture, but he still did everything in his power to help kids understand and always encouraged people to go to his office hours when they didn't understand. If you actually need to know how to do calculus, I'd recommend taking a class with him

Amit really cares about his students success in and out of the classroom. I was in his office everyday and sometimes didn't understand simple concepts but he worked with me to make sure I left his office getting all of my questions answered, the best professor I have ever had at UConn. If his name comes up on any class list take the class with him!

Savkar is a wonderful professor who really cares about his students. He is approachable in and out of class and explains things well. Accent is rough but you'll get used to it. Great guy!

Dr. Savkar is a fabulous educator and truely works to ensure your success. He has a delightful sense of humor and is engaging in lecture. He is always willing to help his student in and out of class. He is very understanding and very knowledgeable in his field. Truely a great professor and human being, I was honored to take his class. 1 of the BEST

Hands-down the best math professor I've ever had. I struggled with calculus in high school but Savkar made me really understand it. Bases his office hours around his students and will not let you leave without making sure you understand the material. Gave me points back on exams when the TAs wouldn't. Take calc with him! Go to class for iClicker.

Took calc in HS so the online class wasn't an issue. If you are taking calc for the first time and you're not an eagle in math take the course in person. If you take in online tho you can get help from the TAs or the professor himself.

Savkar is a great professor; however, an online math class in general comes with its issues. I would've struggled if I hadn't already taken AP calc in high school, so I'd recommend taking this class with an in-person lecture if you don't have any prior knowledge. Go to office hours for help on the worksheets! They're graded for accuracy.

You get so much homework in this class; I spent almost all of my time studying for this class and went to office hours every week. Amit is great at teaching and he goes really in depth, but the material he gives us for homework does not exactly reflect the exams. Be sure to go to TA office hours if you're struggling; they help alot.

If you go to ask for help, he does a great job explaining it so it is easy to understand. Make sure to go in there understanding algebra, cuz he will wrack on you about it. If you make careless mistakes like I do, the test can make or break you since there is only 15 questions on them. There is other stuff to balance out your grade tho.

Didn't take Calc in HS and ended up taking math 1131 online. It's not ridiculously hard, but definitely requires a lot of attention. Has a pretty large workload with usually 2 webassign WS per unit and one weekly worksheet of everything. If you struggle at all it is pretty essential to go to the TA or Q center, they saved my life a lot.

Professor Savkar is a great guy, and is very helpful to students. He genuinely cares about everyone's success. That doesn't change the fact that online math is a terrible choice anyways. Unless you've taken calc in highschool or are really good at time management, I would not take an online math class. Lectures are long and you need to plan it out.

Teaches the concepts very well and gives a good amount of homework. About 2/3 WebAssigns, 1 worksheet (often very time consuming) and quiz (2-4 questions testing previous weeks material) every week. If you do all your work then you are set up for success. 3 Exams taken on Webex (You don't need to turn on your mic or Webcam!)

Prof. Savkar's lectures are very easy to follow and understand, although they were online. He is also always willing to help you if you go to his office hours or review sessions before exams which was very helpful. Can be passive aggressive but I thought it was pretty funny.

Professor Savkars online lectures honestly substitute very well for the textbook. He explains the concepts very well and provides example problems that reinforce understanding. Calculus 1 requires a decent amount of work though, so make sure you have the time to work on it in your schedule, especially if youve never taken a calculus class before.

Dr. Savkar is one of the best professors for math, especially calculus. His lectures are clearly taught and he goes over MANY examples to prepare for exams. He also hosts exam review sessions to help students and is very accessible outside of class. He is also funny and respects his students. Homework is easy and as long as you study, you will pass

He is an amazing teacher, he really goes out of his way to give what his students need. This includes reviews on weekends.

I personally had a great experience in his Math 1131Q class. I believe that he explained majority of the topics well and I truly believed that he wanted all of us to succeed. He will go out of his way to help better explain anything so long as you advocate for yourself. I will say that I took AP Calc in high school, so that helped a lot as well.

Truly not enough good words for Professor Savkar. Can seem passive aggressive, but you'll understand he is the MOST caring professor, genuinely cares about your success. Made Calc easy to understand; if you can, DEF go to his C3 session, extended office hour, and exam reviews. Grading is very distributed, so one bad test won't be end of the world.

Overall a good professor, just unfortunate that the lecture was at 8am so I did not go after september. I will say, it was annoying that he chose to NOT respond to the SI that the other calc professors have, as I learned most of the material through her slides. He has a video for each section that you are learning which were a good resource.

He is the most caring professor I have ever had, great at teaching!

I was a bit hesitant to take his course over the summer due to his reviews, but after taking the course, I am extremely glad I took it with him. He is extremely understanding during a summer course, and offered many types of extra help that was easily accessible. He also offered a lot of extra credit and opportunities to improve.

One of the best teachers I've had so far. Really obvious he wants people to understand and doesn't make you feel dumb for asking questions. He has weekly math help meetings and brings coffee and cookies.

Lectures don't feel heavy and the class is easy to follow, though they're all at 8am. He reviews material thoroughly and is very available after class. Exams are based directly on what he goes over, he gives a lot of extra credit opportunities and actually listens to student feedback.

Super good lectures! Had at 8am which sucked, but he would regularly cheer up the class to be ready for the morning. Didn't care much for attendance as far as I know, but attendance DOES help. He regularly checks in with the class to see where we're feeling good or bad, and will go over a problem five times if you need it. 11/10, would take again.

i did not have him as a professor but went to him for an SI session and in the Q center. SOOOO HELPFUL!!!! actually cares and walks through problems as many times as needed. He encourages you to ask questions and will explain in detail and in different ways untill you fully understand.

Nice guy. Quizzes are really easy. If you need help, he will always be there for you. Also funny.

I'm not a math person, but I thought Savkar did a great job teaching the class. There's weekly quizzes so pick your discussion time wisely. Savkar cares a lot about his students and wants everyone to succeed. Go to class and go to office hours if you need extra help. Super nice professor and I recommend if you're intimidated by the class.