2.7

Aryan Ashkani

Mathematics - Valencia College - East and West Campus

2.7
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
41%
Would Retake
137
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2.7
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
2.8
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2.5
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

DO NOT TAKE THIS LADY SAVE YOURSELF

MAC1105 - 1.0 rating

Doesn't give out any notes, everything is through MathXL

MAC1105 - 2.0 rating
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Online Classes

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Attendance Mandatory

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Textbook Required

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Reviews (137)
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MAT1033
Aug 26, 2003

SHE POSSESSES NO CLARITY. HER TEACHING METHOD IS NOT A COMMENDABLE METHOD.

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MAT0012
Sep 3, 2003

No Comments

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MAT1033C
Oct 16, 2003

She has horrible teaching methods. No clarity in her lessons. I felt instantly like I was thrown back to high school with her teaching. She is hard to understand and she will not slow down or attempt to speak clearly. Do NOT take her classes

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MAT1033
Nov 17, 2003

No Comments

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MAC1033C
Dec 3, 2003

ATTENTION, ATTENTION, DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS, I REPEAT, DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! NO ENGLISH! HER FAVORITE WORD IS THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER.

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MAT1033
Dec 5, 2003

This woman has very poor teaching skills and is demeaning to her studnts!!!!!

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MAT1033
Dec 15, 2003

Had me laughing all semester long. I was in tears I laughed so hard. Whenever she would say two thirds, it sounded like she was saying "two****s." Shes an okay teacher I guess. If you sign up though, get ready to laugh your a$$ off!!

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MAC1105
Dec 18, 2003

COLLEGE ALGEBRA, DO NOT TAKE HER!!!! SHE CANT TEACH WORTH ****. SHE SKIPS STEPS AND DOESNT LIKE TO EXPLAIN WORK IN DETAIL. TOO MUCH BY THE BOOK RATHER THAN MAKING SURE WE UNDERSTAND. TAKE SOMEBODY ELSE.. PLEASE!!!

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MAT1033
Jan 2, 2004

She is by far one of the worst teachers I' ve ever taken. Do not take her class. You won't be able to understand anything she'll say. She'll make you feel dumb if you don't understand the material.

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EAP1033
Jan 2, 2004

She needs to change her teaching style if wants to keep her job. She was incoherent. Don't take this class.

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MAT1033
Feb 17, 2004

She didn't expain anything. No one could really understand her either. Don't take her for this course

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MAT1033
Mar 4, 2004

This was by far the worst teacher I have ever had, please do not take her class! You cant understand a word she says and she does the problem as if you know how to do it, she DOES NOT TEACH! Find another teacher for that class or dont take it at all!

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MATH
Mar 7, 2004

Ohh my God!, What in the world!! HER FAVORITE WORD IS "THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT CHAPTER". You can't understand a word she's saying. She has horrible teaching methods. If you take her, you are a dumb a$$$. PAY ATTENTION, PLEASE!

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MAT1033
Mar 24, 2004

okay teacher. You'll giggle if she ever says two thirds, because it sounds like 2****s. Nice lady though, kinda difficult.

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MAC1105
Apr 3, 2004

If you take her class, make sure you are good at learning from the book...because chances are good that you won't understand her the majority of the time.

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MAT1105
Apr 8, 2004

This woman sucks! I can't stand her! She can not teach for nothing! The only people who take her class is because it's on accident!!!!!!!!!!I dislike!

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MAT1033
Apr 12, 2004

No Comments

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MAC1105
Apr 24, 2004

Very caring,her brain works like a computer. Nice!

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PRECLAC
May 11, 2004

I was overwhelmed in her class. take her class if you only have one class. her test is unclear. I am an (A) student in math, but I fail her class. be carfull!

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PRECALC
May 12, 2004

she goes so fast, and I was so overwelmed in her class. Although I am an A student in math, I failed it. Be carfull! you will learn nothing.

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MAT1033
May 16, 2004

I am gald I had her for this class. It was my second time taking this class and she made it easy to learn and understand math for me. I wish we had more math teachers like her.

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PRECALC
May 23, 2004

great teacher!

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MAC1140
Jun 30, 2004

She does not explain well and is very brief. Very hard to understand. Tests are somewhat difficult. Homework is assigned and collected. She grades very harsh on tests and does not give partial credit. DON'T TAKE...YOU WILL GET LOST.

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0033C
Jun 30, 2004

she is a really nice lady. yes she does have an accent, but you can understand her . She is very helpful, just don't be a smart a** when asking her a question.

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MAC1140
Jul 13, 2004

Very nice person. But that won't help because in the whole semester I didn't understand any of the concepts she explained. She goes back between chapters and she gives and colects a lot of homework. DO NOT TAKE MATH WITH HER!!! SHE CAN NOT EXPLAIN!!!

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MAC1105
Jul 13, 2004

Worst professor every. She is not helpful at all and doesn't explain good at all. She moves way to fast and doesn't care that no one is getting it. Don't take her unless you know everything about Algebra already.

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PRECAL
Jul 27, 2004

She was a very helpful and considerate professor. If your looking for an easy A don't take her class. She knows her material, and you will learn as long as you do your homework. Go in with an open mind. Dont MEMORIZE MATH LEARN IT, this is not HIGHSCHOOL

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MAT1105
Jul 28, 2004

She is a great "teacher", if you don't understand something she offers to explain it during office hours. She really tries for her students and thats why I took her for College Algebra and Intermediate. Maybe some of the trouble is w/her accent

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PRECALC
Jul 31, 2004

She is a very nice person but that doesn't help when she is teaching. She is very uncooperative and her teaching style is down the drain. I mainly taught myself when I was in her class.

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PRECALC
Aug 25, 2004

She's nice, but I am not great in math, and to have a teacher that is not clear was not helpful. Just because she knows what she's taking about, doesn't mean others do. I tried, but it didn't work. Save yourself.

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ALGEBRA
Oct 6, 2004

Her test reviews and actual tests look nothing alike.

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MATH00024
Oct 18, 2004

No Comments

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INTERMATH
Nov 22, 2004

She is a good teacher and knows what she is talking about. Her test are hard and rearrange to where you have to learn the material and not memorize it. Not an easy class, only take it if you want to learn, she will help you with any problem you have. Very nice lady.

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MAT1033
Nov 28, 2004

She does not explain the concepts. She also does not cover everything in the chapter. You are responsible for learning some things on your own. Her method of teaching is to do one of the homework problems. I am an "A" student but am struggling and having to self-teach in this class.

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MAT1033C
Nov 30, 2004

Very hard to understand. Not helpful at all. Gives you a lot of homework and no other help.

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MAC1033
Dec 2, 2004

NEVER TAKE HER!!!!!!!!!

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MAT1033
Dec 13, 2004

She can barely speak english, and cant teach...although she is very knowledgable in math...she has got a problem with her teaching style, which is lEARN IT YOURSELF!!!!

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INTERALGEBRA
Dec 15, 2004

She is a very nice sweet lady. She just terrible at expaning things.English is like her second language. She expects you to understand the math by math terms.

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MAT1033
Dec 21, 2004

Extremely nice and polite lady. Her teaching techniques are difficult to understand and follow. I am also an A student who pulled a C in her class by the skin of my teeth. I self taught as well and was very happy to have completed the class.

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MAC1105
Feb 1, 2005

DO NOT TAKE HER! Spread the word, tell your friends!

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INTCOLALG
Feb 21, 2005

Ashkani is by far the best math teacher I've ever had. I used to do poorly in math and I didn't understand the concepts. Her class has been my favorite for two semesters and I understand almost everything. I highly recommend any of her courses.

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ALGEBRA
Apr 18, 2005

I enjoy this class and she helps me with everything I need help with and she is very willing and understanding. Jut keep up with homework and study like any other class and you will do fine. She is deffinately willing and helpful!

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Apr 23, 2005

This professor is excellent this is the second math class I have taken with her! She is always willing to answer your questions and even stay late if necessary! Very smart and nice!

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MAT1033C
May 18, 2005

OK...I KNOW YOU HAVE TO STUDY IN ORDER TO PASS BUT WHAT HAPPENS WHEN U HAVE NO IDEA WHAT TO STUDY AND WHEN THE TEST COMES ARE STUCK LIKE CHUCK ? I KNOW YOU FAIL ! STAY AWAY PEOPLE IF THERE IS A SHREAD OF SANITY WITHIN YOU STAY AWAY !

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COLLEGEALG
Jun 15, 2005

if you can't work with a teacher who repeats herself then you shouldn't take this class. she will try her best to help you but she usually misses steps which confuses the issue. also if you can't understand teachers with strong accents then she isn't the right one for you

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Jul 7, 2005

I enjoyed having a professor that laid it on the line but had a sense of humor how often do you see that in a math teacher! I am not going to say the class wasn't difficult you need to study and do your homework. the more you put in the more you will get out of it

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Aug 31, 2005

Super easy teacher! A little loud and strong accent, but not a problem. Her test are SUPER easy and she can help but sometimes (because of accent) can be hard to understand. Just pay attention to her, ad you'll get it.

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DONTREMEMBER
Oct 4, 2005

No Comments

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MATH
Oct 19, 2005

No Comments

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MAT1033
Nov 21, 2005

Very unclear and unorganized. It's one thing to get a failing grade, but it's another for almost the whole class too. Then it becomes a professor issue, not a student. She doesn't offer help, tells you to go to tutoring center....what the ****? Aren't you the professor?

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ALGEBRA
Dec 16, 2005

Four words to remember: Don't take this professor! You are going to regret it at the end.

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MAC1140
Feb 13, 2006

Great teacher!

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INTALGEBRA
Apr 19, 2006

Nice teacher. Does not spoon feed you! Expects you to understand concepts not just memorization of ideas. Doesn't go over the chapters-does problems on the board and then goes over some problems for homework. So if you need to review the chapter for help, it is hard to follow-you never looked at it in class. She does help if you ask. ASK HER!

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PRECALC
May 5, 2006

When one student is failing it's the students problem, when the whole class is failing then it's the professors problem. In my case it was the whole class. I tend to enjoy math but in her class it was impossible. She goes over too many concepts in one class period and her tests are very hard (only 10 questions). If you can, find a different prof.

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MAC1105
May 7, 2006

Don't take this teacher. Very unclear, unorganized, never knew what to study. Whole class was lost and failing. Class was like Survivor because every week more people dropped. When I dropped there were only 10 students left. Next semester I took the same class from G. Acosta online. I enjoyed it, learned a lot and got an A, so the problem wasn't me

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MAC1105
May 10, 2006

You can hardly understand this teacher-I dropped this class barely passing, then retook it with another,and made an A!!!!! Change your schedule if you can

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MAC1105
May 30, 2006

This teacher is very difficult to understand due to her thick accent. I'm very good at math normally, but she made simple concepts difficult to understand. If I hadn't almost died that semester I'm sure she would've failed me. You should avoid her at all costs, and warn your friends not to take her either!

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PRECALCULUS
Jun 1, 2006

there's a dumb project, you can do it the night before and get a B. She messes up some lectures because she teaches the same thing to her pre-algebra class. (its the same material according to her) her reveiws do not reflect the tests at all. best thing to do is to cram the homework on the 3 by 5 card. 4 grades (3 tests and the dumb project)

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PRECALC
Jun 7, 2006

Appearently I have an uncommon view of this proffesor, but I think she does a pretty good job. It is a hard coarse but she tries to make sure that you understand the material rather then just know it

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COLLEGEALG
Jun 14, 2006

Very unorganized!! Her accent if hard to understand. I had no clue what to study for the test, no study guides, everything was very confusing! Safe yourself the money!!

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PRECALC
Jun 25, 2006

She is one of the best teacher I have had in mathematics and many say the same, but I guess the ones that have not done well post comments for her. She is a very smart, and caring professor, makes sure that you really understand the subject before she moves on. If you want to learn math, take her class.

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MAC1105
Aug 17, 2006

she is an awsome teacher, she has a thick accient, but she tries her best to make her students understand what she mean and what she wants to say. she is very helpfull, do your homework and pay attention and take notes in class beleive me u'll be fine. I've took her twice and got "A" in my both classes. Good luck

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MAT1105
Sep 30, 2006

This was by far the worst teacher ever! Never take her. Her lectures were very obscure and you could not understand her teaching styles!!!

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MAT0024
Oct 11, 2006

She is a great teacher just cause her acsent is thick she makes sure her students understand what she is trying to say. I also think she is funny and easy going!!!!!!!! She is one of the best math teachers valencia has to offer.

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MAT1033
Nov 8, 2006

I had previously taken Intermediate Algebra and gotten a D, this semester not only am I getting an A, but I am helping other students.

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MAC1033
Nov 13, 2006

This is my first math class that i really understood how things worked out with math problems. Eventhough she has a accent, it does not matter becasue she tries her best to help you understand.

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MAC1033
Dec 15, 2006

She speaks just like Borat, but she's easily understandable. She makes everything very clear and encourages students to ask questions. Ashkani likes to see students work hard, and that comes into play during grading. Only the tests are graded, so take her if you're a good test-taker. Attendance is not mandatory but VERY beneficial!

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MAT1033
Jan 8, 2007

good teacher but the way she talks really takes ur enthusiasm away. but aslong as u pay attention closely you'll be ok

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MAT1033
Feb 27, 2007

she's a grat teacher, you have to put your effort in evry assignment that she gives, class particiapation is mandatory because it makes the class much easier, you have to liste to her 99.9% of the time or you'll get lost, and the book is A MUST!!!!!!!!

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MAT1030
Aug 11, 2007

not to hard extremely forgiving

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MAT1001
Oct 29, 2007

This professor is terrible. I never dropped a class until I had her for Algebra. I couldn't do the work due my inability to understand anything she said, and then when I would ask for clarification she would refuse. I ended up taking the class online through another institution and transfer the credit. Avoid her!

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MAC1105
Nov 4, 2007

Yes she has an accent but its nothing you can't deal with. She knows her stuff and is really helpful. I got an A so its possible. Don't let her accent discourage you.

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MATMAT
Dec 6, 2007

she wa nice ,but I couldn't understand a word that can out of her mouth she was late to class so we had to sit out side and wait 15min it sucked ihad to drop her.I didnt want my GPA to go down because she could speak english!!! If you can teach your self them be my guess and take her. But if you want to learn and pass without stress dont take her!!

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MAC1105
Dec 10, 2007

i recommend to take someone else

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MAC1105
Dec 10, 2007

ok, she is not a very good instructor. she tries to teach well, but overall does not do a good job. She is too smart to teach this math. she gets mad and raises her voice if oyu ask too many questions. She does not grade homework, but assigns it. her tests are nothing like the study guides or homework assignments.She sits to teach the class.

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MAT1033
Dec 16, 2007

Good teacher but not the best. She tried her hardest to make sure it understandable though. Grades is mainly based off tests, labs, and mini quizzes (she make sure you understand before giving them). She doesn't grade homework but she still expect you to do them because after a while if u ask questions about the simpliest problem,she blow a gaskin

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MAT1033
Apr 30, 2008

im not good at math at all and i actually thought i was gona fail the class but i kept studyin andi passed with a c. she is helpful and her tests are a big part of your grade. she tries to help by stayin after class. do the 2 labs b/c she wont let u make it up. at the end, they help u with ur grade.make sure u pay attention

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MAT1033
Jun 10, 2008

She's a good teacher, its just kinda hard to understand her at times. She's really helpful when it comes to not understanding the material. more than willing to help after class if needed.

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MAT1033
Aug 26, 2008

okay teacher! as others said she has an accent. passed all her test with a c or b. when i recieved my final i had a "D" i emailed her several times and no response because she had gone to vacation for the summer. Now i need to retake the class!

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MAT1033
Sep 26, 2008

I really enjoyed this professor. She has an accent but speaks slowly enough that you can understand her. I'm not a math brain, and I got a B on her class. Her tests are most of your grade, do the two labs, it really helps! xtra credit 4 going 2 the tutors, n has a tutor in class. She has a great attitude! n is easy to understand:)

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MATH1332
Oct 13, 2008

She is an amazing, wonderful, cool teacher!!! Da best for me.... She is fun, easy and helps a lot!!! Her work is easy... I find it lots of fun not just because i am good in math but also because of the teacher is good, really is good. Her work is easy just do it n always do the labs she gives, this semester we have 6 mini labs which are really ea

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MAT1033
Nov 10, 2008

I took this class for no reason cuz some stupid girl told me i had to take it and it was my first semester at valencia but i found the class really easy and i would have time to finish my hw in class. Most of the material you should already know from high school, and yes she does have an accent.

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MAC1140
Dec 17, 2008

It was difficult to understand her especially if you're doing Pre-Calc, you need clarity. Doesn't reply to e-mails. Nice lady. She tries, but that doesn't help my GPA. It was pretty confusing overall.

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MAC1140
Apr 26, 2009

Worst teacher ever. Impossible to pass. Dont take her. And dont listen to the people here cause i did and took her class and it was honestly a big joke. I regret taking this class.

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MAT1033
May 2, 2009

She was a very good professor I am actually taking her again for summer for college algebra. She understands what she is teaching and knows how to explain it. You must do the homework and there is only 3 tests and final so do well on the tests and labs. I would totally recommend her.

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PRECADNO
May 29, 2009

I thought she was a good teacher. She tried very hard to be clear and to make sure everybody understood. Her project killed my chance of getting an A but as long as you work together on the group project and don't procrastinate you'll be fine. She will help you if you need it. She is a very nice lady. She tries to prepare you for future course

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MAT1033
Jun 25, 2009

ONE OF THE BEST PROF. I'VE HAD.....TOOK DURING THE SUMMER.....DIDNT BUY THE BOOK....HAS SO MANY EXAMPLES AND A LOT OF GROUP ACTIVITIES IN CLASS AND REVIEWS A LOT BEFORE TEST... 3 TEST 2 LABS AND 1 FINAL.....GOTTA 100 ON THE FINAL AND AN "A" IN THE CLASS.... I REPEAT I NEVER BOUGHT THE BOOK......WILL TAKE FOR MAC 1105 IN THE FALL......CLARITY WAS OK

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MAC1105
Oct 15, 2009

I am currently taking her class and the WHOLE ENTIRE CLASS is Failing!! She is not hard to understand but her test are not the same as the homework, even people close to her tell you not to take her class!! Choose Someone else!! Stay Away from this professor. something is terribly wrong when the whole class is failing!!

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MAT1033
Oct 20, 2009

DON'T BUY THE BOOK! She gives plenty of examples, labs are exactly like the tests. Anyone who says she's difficult must be going to class & sleeping. Go to class, listen to her lecture, do the labs & you'll get an A. Easy as that. She even lets you use a 3x5 index card on tests, come on people...oh and her accent isn't THAT bad.

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MATT1033
Oct 28, 2009

math is not my subject but she is very knowledgable super nice and really wants her students to pass. always ask questions she wants you to. take her !

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MA1033
Oct 31, 2009

she is not helpful at all.. she expects everyone to understand the few examples she gives. she explains the problems in very difficult ways instead of using easier versions.. i DO NOT RECOMMEND TO ANYONE!!

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AAAMAC
Oct 31, 2009

This is quite possibly the worst prof. I've ever had. She is very difficult to understand and on top of that she speeds through everything. She does not explain any of the examples well and just expects her students to know everything. Would highly advise not taking her class under no circumstances.

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MAT1033
Apr 26, 2010

Professor Ashkani is a very professional i9nstructor, she wants you to learn the material and will do anything to help you do so. i hate math and i got a 97% A+, i highly recommend her. 3 tests & one final which multiple choice and erases lowest grade

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MAC1003
May 4, 2010

This class was easy. She is very nice and very helpful. This class is an easy A as long as you come to class, pay attention, and do the labs.

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A1114
May 29, 2010

The teacher is very confusing and uses the paper over the lancer way of teaching that is really hard to follow and she keeps on moving the papers that confuses the student on where she left up with the problems and doesnt really teach the proper way.

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MAC1105
Jun 8, 2010

She only gives nine to ten questions per test. It is just as easy to get an A in this class as it is to fail it. She does have an accent and it sometimes gets in the way of her teaching. You MUST tell her to go slowly and explain things, otherwise she will leave you in a cloud of dust. I do not recommend taking her class.

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MAT1105
Oct 30, 2010

She is quite possibly the one of the worst prof. I've ever had. She is very difficult to understand, she speeds through everything and she also expects her students to know everything. She doesn't use the textbook but expects students to use it for homework which she doesn't ever grade or check for. I honestly don't recommend her.

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MATC1033
Nov 3, 2010

Drop now if you don't you will fail later....she is horrible..you can only pass if you speak Russian...there are only 3 tests and she does not grade any homework so grade your self....she is never there to help.

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MAT1033
Dec 15, 2010

VERY thick Russian accent! and extremely fast teaching! her tests consist of only 10 questions and the final is only 15. thats where i go wrong personally. no graded hw except for 3 labs. Personally, i dreaded seeing my self fail her class. i took her twice :(

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MAC1140
Dec 21, 2010

Her class is extremely hard and she makes a lot of mistakes during explaining. If someone finds the mistake, then she gets mad at the rest of the class. She says "only one person is listening to me, what rest of you are doing?" That's annoying. I will never take a class with her.

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MAC1140
Apr 27, 2011

This teacher is TERRIBLE!!!!! Do not ever take her class! The overall grade consists of three tests and one project and a final! The tests are only like 10 questions long and the final only 15! I failed every test and I studied! DO NOT TAKE THE CLASS!!!!!!!

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MAC1105
Apr 29, 2011

For the most part i enjoyed this class..so i will note just few things. #1 She is Iranian.not Russian.i see alot of the people who took her class got to know her...#2 You MUST attend her class on a regular basis and DO YOUR HOMEWORK..if not then yes you will fail. she allows index cards for tests and she goes over material until most everyonehas it

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MAC1140
May 4, 2011

Worst Teacher at Valencia Community College. Does not know how to teach and just sit at her desk and mumbles. Claims she knows what she's talking about but yet always makes a ton of mistakes.

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MAC1140
May 4, 2011

She expects you to do the homework and ask questions before she starts a new chapter. i learned more in this class than any other math class. the class is hard if you do not attend the class or not doing homewoks

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MAC1150
Apr 25, 2012

I am surprised with these comments. She is a hard teacher, but she is an awsome teacher. She explains everythig many times.Just do homeworks, and you will be fine.

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MAC1140
May 22, 2012

I have had her for College Algebra, and PreCalculus. She's the best! You learn in her classes. She helps you, and makes the learning interestingly fun! Her class is great and she is AWESOMEEE!!!

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MAC1105
May 23, 2012

This is not a hard teacher, she is very clear and breaks down what you dont understand AS LONG AS YOU ASK QUESTIONS. like the rest of us, she cant read minds. also DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!!! I like the way the class is conducted, she has a slight accent but easy to understand. very charming. I got an A, but you have to study!!

2.0
4.0
MAC1105
May 31, 2012

Your grade is all on the 4 tests she gives you. Her teaching method is awful. She doesnt give study guides, but she does let you use an index card for the tests. The final was NOTHING like the study guide she finally gave us. Her accent was a little annoying, especially at 7am. I got a C, which ruined my GPA. I recommend you don't take her.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Jun 5, 2012

She is one of the beat math teacher I have had so far. If you do not go to the class and on top of that do not do your homework, you better drop the class. You have to do your homework, and she allows students ask all the homework questions in the beginning of the class, I loved that. I enjoyed her class, she is an awesome teacher.

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Jun 7, 2012

I see some prejudice comments here! "She has an annoying accent"?? Her accent is very charming, I wish I her accent, and I am a born Floridian and grew up here. She is an excellent professor. Take he classes, but do homework. Her class is one of the best classes for learning math,she covers the materials clearly and answers all the questions.

5.0
3.0
MAC1140
Jul 16, 2012

This professor is great in teaching and explaining information step by step. She always answers questions before she starts with a new section. She also gives a cool project. I enjoyed this class very much and I learned the material. I am in Calculus now and actually I having an easier time because of her class.

5.0
4.0
MAC1140
Nov 15, 2012

She is the best. She makes everything so easy!!! I love her class. Amazing professor!

2.0
3.0
MAT1033C
May 15, 2013

It not that difficult to take her class but if you slack like i did you will fail! you have to work.there is h.w in her class but she doesnt collect it! but its good practice.Her accent is strong but you can get through it. 4 Exams you can fail 2 and still be able to pass. Do your labs they WILL help!

2.0
4.0
MAT1033C
Nov 2, 2013

She's one of the most difficult math professors I've had in a long time. Her accent makes it hard to understand her and her tests are NOTHING like the study guides. I was lucky to pass her class! I got all my help from the tutor center because she also offers no help whatsoever. I've never failed a class in my life but I was terrified I would!

5.0
3.0
PRECAL
Dec 13, 2013

She is great. You have to do your homework in this class. She simplifies the conceps. She answers all the questions in the beginning of the class which was so helpful.She is funny and has a great personality.She encourages asking your questions all the time. Greatest teacher I have ever had, I recommend her. Fabulous professor!

4.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2013

Class is simple. College Algebra. Attendance is not mandatory, but she appreciates it. There is also homework, alos not mandatory, but you should obviously do it, because it WILL help you. There are four major test and the final, and she drops the lowest test score. She is friendly patient, understanding. Highly recommend.

4.0
2.0
PRECAL
Apr 23, 2014

Professor Ashkani is a really nice lady, and her class is not that hard if students attend every class and do all the homework. She does have a accent which does not bother me at all because she is not a english teacher, and she explains everything pretty clear.

1.0
5.0
MAT1105
Mar 22, 2015

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU WANT TO KEEP YOUR GPA UP. She teaches everything ridiculously easy them gives you a lab that doesn't even compare to what she taught you then the test is nothing like the lab or what she taught. I've always had an A in math but she does not know how to teach or make the tests like anything she teaches. Beware.

2.0
3.0
MAC1105
Jun 1, 2015

vary thick accent hard to understand. the vary first day she the class how you like to be taught and goes with what the marjority says. doesn't use blackboard, if you want your grade better ask. do the homeowrk and the labs (study guide) and you should be fine. the test are less than twenty question and are not multipule choice ecxept the final

4.0
3.0
1140
Grade: A
Jul 9, 2015

Professor Ashkani is an amazing professor. She explains the subject in detail, step by step. The lectures are similar to the homework. Her tests are somewhat difficult. If you do all the homework and reviews, it is not difficult to receive an A. She is there for you whenever you need help and very friendly. I had her for pre-calc and algebra.

2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Had her online. Doesn't give out any notes, everything is through MathXL. Tests (ONLY MIDTERM AND FINAL) are worth 60%! Quizzes are 20% and HW is 20%! This is a teach yourself if you can class. She takes a long time to respond to emails. This is class is for those that know the material before hand. If you don't, leave. No extra credit at all.

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Jul 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS LADY SAVE YOURSELF !!!!!!! she only has five grades which are all test does not let you make up the test or clear about what will be on the test she horrible and doesnt like to help at all. she gets annoyed with questions

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
MAC1140
Grade: A
May 20, 2020
Would take again

Took her online for Precalc and got an A bc she does bell curve. All work on MyMathLab but linked videos and steps are pretty easy to understand, if not, Khan academy, youtube, etc. You get unlim chances for homework by due date. Retakes on Quizzes and she gives you a print out of formulas, unit circle, etc for Midterm and final and index cards

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MAC2313
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Genuinely the worst teacher I've ever had. 3 tests and 7 quizzes are the only grades, virtually impossible to get a 100 on any. I don't even know what she sounds like bc it's online and she just assigns >20 hours of youtube videos from other ppl to watch every week. "Homework" is essentially nonexistent. May as well have just tested out.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: C+
Feb 22, 2022
Wouldn't take again

DOESN'T reply to emails no matter how many times you send her one. Been trying to get in contact with her for the last 3 weeks and I haven't gotten a response yet! DOESN'T teach anything. Have to watch YouTube videos over the lesson and she DOES NOT have anything in the grade book so you to be extremely vigilant for any changes that will happen.

1.0
4.0
MAC2313
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 13, 2022

Easily the worst Prof I've ever had. She has you learn almost all of the material on your own and tells you learn by watching her "lectures" which are just random YouTube videos she found that other people made. And the little teaching she does do is just broad bolded info she reads out of the textbook. You will not pass if you don't teach yourself

Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
May 1, 2023
Would take again

Professor Ashkani was such a sweetheart throughout the entire semester. She gave help at any time and is flexible with dates. This was a mixed mode class so our lectures/exams were in person but the quizzes were online. She gives optional homework used for extra credit and her exams are based on problems we did in class. Overall amazing professor.

Caring
Lecture heavy
1.0
2.0
MAC1105
Oct 23, 2023

I took her online class and she was awful. Everything was done through Pearson and she basically didn't exist outside of that. She does no grade updates, no check-ins, barely any reminders and nothing goes through Canvas. She didn't grade any assignments until I asked her to, two months after class start.

2.0
3.0
INTERALGEBRA
Grade: C+
Nov 7, 2023
Would take again

I took intermediate algebra mixed mode. Lab and tests are weighed the same, lab you can do at home exams are in class. If you understand the lab you will pass the test (they are very similar). Only 3 labs and 3 tests and then 3 homework assignments weighed at 5 points each. You need to pass the lab and the tests to pass her class.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
MAC2313
Grade: D+
Dec 11, 2023

The homework is extra credit and its a lot of homework. test is super heavy and she explain everything in the class while she is sitting writting everything in a piece of paper.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MAC1140
Grade: B
Jul 28, 2024
Would take again

Straightforward class, self taught, with a SURPLUS of HW that is sometimes impossible to get a 100 on. Class was through Pearson, and you have to access it yourself. I took during summer, the due dates were flexible with 3 quizzes and 2 exams. You can work ahead, there are no lectures only links to videos.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Nov 27, 2024
Would take again

This professor is hit-or-miss. While the lectures can be hard to follow, using unstuckstudy and the free textbook helped me stay on top of the material. Definitely do the homework!

1.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: D+
May 2, 2025

The course was relatively easy, however she is extremely messy with her grading and timing. She lacks basic communication skills and does the bare minimum to communicate with students (she doesn't get on her bad side; She gets rude). DO NOT depend on her grading. It'll drop 50% in a day due to her tardiness in grading. Pearson, No Honorlock.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
3.0
2.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: A+
Oct 8, 2025
Would take again

This professor was decent. She is not on top of responding to emails (a week response) and she basically is not present outside of Pearson. Pearson for this class does not use honorlock. The work is online and basically are easy 100's because she doesn't let you submit your Pearson assignment with anything below a 100%.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MAT1033C
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 16, 2025

She believe we dont have other classes or we dont work

Tough grader
So many papers
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: A-
Nov 27, 2025

Teacher had zero involvement in the class. All through pearson, i emailed a couple times and was told to contact support or tutoring. this class is learn on your own 100%. material sucks and she doesnt care at all.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
COLLEGEALGEBRA
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2025
Would take again

As others have stated, she's not really involved with the course, and everything is done on Pearson. You have to teach yourself the material, which worked out for me. It's not that bad if you complete all of the assignments.

Lots of homework
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