2.4

Bahram Foroughi

Mathematics - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2.4
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
31%
Would Retake
165
Reviews
2.4
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
2.4
Helpful
2.3
Clarity

31%

Would Retake

165

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS

MA111 - 1.0 rating

Very bad he kept winking at me in class and telling me to meet him in his office hours

MA112 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

95%

Textbook Required

78%

Grade Predictor

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95% confidence
Based on 18 grades
Most common grades:
C (5)
A (3)
A+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(2)C(8)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 21 reported grades
C: 5
A: 3
A+: 2
C+: 2
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (11)
Tough Grader (8)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Gives good feedback (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (3)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (3)
TEST HEAVY (3)
Clear grading criteria (2)
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Ratings by Course

MA01

5.0

(1)

MA101

4.0

(1)

MA140

3.5

(2)

MA111112

3.4

(7)

MATH112

3.0

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Difficulty by Course

ADVISOR

5.0

SHIT

5.0

MA211

5.0

MATH

5.0

MAT112

5.0

Reviews (165)
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MA111
Nov 22, 2002

No Comments

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5.0
ADVISOR
Nov 23, 2002

No Comments

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MA111
Dec 5, 2002

No Comments

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3.0
MA112
Feb 26, 2003

Don't show up late

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3.0
MA112
Mar 5, 2003

Good teacher, has a stong accent though.

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MA111
Mar 7, 2003

Do the homework. It makes up a lot of your grade. His tests can be tough, they require an in depth knowledge about stuff he sometimes doesnt review in class.

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MA111
Mar 18, 2003

DONT TAKE THIS GUY

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MA111
Mar 19, 2003

No Comments

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3.0
MA111112
Mar 24, 2003

Nice guy and willing to help, but most of his tests do not coincide with the class lectures.

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MA111
Mar 25, 2003

Send this guy back to Greece...I'd rather slide down a razor blade into a pool of lemon juice before I hear this guy speak another word! WORST TEACHER EVER!

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MA112
Mar 27, 2003

No Comments

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4.0
MA111
Apr 3, 2003

No Comments

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MA111
Apr 8, 2003

words cannot explain..... :(

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MA111
Apr 8, 2003

Waste of time...im spending all this money for this school to actually learn the material. what was taught during class, didnt match the test material...save yourselves!!

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MA111
Apr 10, 2003

take him for a math class, i dare you. you will regret it. i really don't like him.

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5.0
MA111
Apr 10, 2003

Hes the most horrible teacher ever....dont even go near the building if hes in it

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MA140
Apr 11, 2003

Ok i do not know where these people who don't like him get these ideas.anyways he is a nice man who helps you out a lot do not miss classes if posible don't mis anny if you are 3-5 points from a higher grade he usually gives them to you if you came alway.

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MA111
Apr 16, 2003

If you take him...don't miss class...tests do not coincide with material in homework

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MA111
Apr 23, 2003

He is a really good teacher, and clear. However, as everibody sayd his test are not what you get as homework or class. You just need to study. DO NOT MISS CLASS

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MA111
Sep 24, 2003

Half the time, he even got the questions wrong. Didn't explain things very well. Tests were not on homework material.

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MA101
Oct 6, 2003

You gotta pay attention to him to learn from him, but the with his way of saying things you will remember. His accent is hard to understand, and he is funny.

2.0
3.0
MA140
Oct 28, 2003

Took his class last year. Correct test questions for him. what does that show?

5.0
2.0
MA111
Oct 31, 2003

Very good teacher. Going to class is a must. Paying attention is a must. When you do that, the class is a breeze. He is always willing to help and even gives his home e-mail address away! He is very funny and explains everything is great detail. Thank you

5.0
1.0
MA111
Nov 7, 2003

He's funny and "dances" for us in class. He goes over some of the homework in class, so that means few problems for us.

5.0
1.0
MA111
Nov 13, 2003

I think he's a great teacher and I'm taking him next semester for MA 112.

1.0
4.0
MA111
Nov 13, 2003

Hard to understand professor. Tests are multiple choice so it leaves no room for partial credit. Makes you use MY Math Lab as a quiz grade which is as bad of a program as he is a professor.

2.0
5.0
MA111
Nov 14, 2003

Horrible Teacher! Tests do not coinside with what is learned in class! OVERALL HE SUCKS!!!

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MA112
Dec 9, 2003

Foroughi is rather stern, somewhat terse, and in my opinion, unfriendly. On the positive side, he is a highly experienced instructor (something like 30 years experience), and he teaches well. Just make damn sure you attend every class, and be EARLY!

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MA111
Dec 30, 2003

Although Foroughi is a brialliant Mathmatician, he doesn't know how to teach. His crude knowlege of the English language makes him hard to understand. He's tough, unforgiving, and rude to those who don't understand new concepts.

5.0
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MA112
Feb 5, 2004

He is a great teacher and will go that extra mile to help you out, as long as you attend class. go to class and pay attention and it will be easy

5.0
3.0
MA111
Feb 6, 2004

When I first started this class I was horrible at algerbra. I flunked the first test and after that I got two A's and two high B's to pull off a B. Foroughi challenges you and makes the class fun to attend. He's the easiest foriegn teacher to understand.

2.0
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MA111
Feb 9, 2004

He makes the class a lot harder than what it should be. I have a great Math back ground but sometimes he will confuse me. He can also be mean and bad humored.

5.0
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MA112
Mar 2, 2004

He is a very good teacher and he does his best to make sure everyone understands the subject matter. He is always willing to help you if you need it. He kind of simplifies math and relates it to everyday life so you can understand.

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MA111112
Mar 3, 2004

What can we say about Mr. Foroughi. Dont ever work for him. He likes to stab people in the back and takes pleasure in it. One of the worst I met at ERAU.

5.0
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MA112
Mar 3, 2004

i had him for ma111 and now i have him for ma112. if u put the effort, you will have no problem passing the class.

3.0
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MA111
Grade: C
Mar 4, 2004

I have hime now, His test are retarded, I havent passed one of his test yet, I turned in all of my homework and never missed a class but yet when it comes to the test, its nothing like what he teaches in class. I wouldnt take him if i were you, he sucks

1.0
5.0
MA111
Mar 10, 2004

**** THIS ****

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MA112
Mar 25, 2004

A very hard class. Does not understand the questions you ask him, and his lectures are unclear. I would not recommend him!!!

5.0
2.0
MA111112
Apr 5, 2004

I've had him for 2 math classes... and he's prob. the best math teacher i've had ever! his accent makes class a little funny as well. of course the class isn't super easy b/c it's calc, but he does his best to help everyone understand.

2.0
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MA112
Apr 5, 2004

His tests are harder than his examples. If you can get by his accent he isn't that hard. Take Lee, he is better.

5.0
2.0
MA111112
Apr 8, 2004

First off calc is not for retards. Since this school takes anyone you could get screwed and take a class that you're not ready for. If you know your stuff and study you'll do fine. HIS DOOR IS ALWAYS OPEN, HE EVEN GIVES HIS HOME NUMBER TO HELP YOU.

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SHIT
Apr 19, 2004

**** !

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MA111
May 1, 2004

He stabs people in the back. Says he is gonna help you and then he bails on you before the final. Don't take him.

5.0
2.0
MA111
Jul 31, 2004

If you ask him for a help, he will.

4.0
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MA111112
Sep 26, 2004

This class is not for people who don't like to come. Tests are based off examples in class. Pop quizes are given often but usually are easy. Often does not understand questions when you ask them.

2.0
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MA111
Oct 20, 2004

Worst math teacher I have ever had. Don't take him, the examples he does on the board are easy and not even close to the problems on the exams. He is one of the reasons I'm leaving Embry Riddle. Poor instruction.

5.0
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MA111
Nov 1, 2004

He isn't as bad as everyone says. In fact he is actually one of the better math teachers I've had. He offers lots of outside help and knows the material pretty well. At times he can be quite funny. The one thing I will say is that the directions on tests are a little hard to understand sometimes.

1.0
5.0
MA211
Nov 16, 2004

Worst math teacher I have ever had. Don't take him, the examples he does on the board are easy and not even close to the problems on the exams.

3.0
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MA111112
Nov 17, 2004

he's not so bad. attendance can make or break you. get to know the guy- hes funny and caring. straight forward with his teaching. It is a little hard, but he is willing to help when hes not teaching class. you'll be fine if youre not a slacker.

1.0
5.0
MA111
Nov 19, 2004

Difficult tests. Average class grade is around a 65%. A fair amount of homework that doesn't help your grade, but will hurt it badly if you don't do all of it. Gives quizes when he thinks the class doesn't want to be there or doesn't understand a concept.Attendance is mandatory every day. Sound fun?

1.0
5.0
MA111
Nov 22, 2004

had to audit this guy was terrible

5.0
2.0
MA112
Dec 10, 2004

I think he was the best math teacher I have ever had. He is helpful and will bend over backwards to ensure understanding. all you have to do is go to class, do your HW and you'll be fine. Come on guys, this is College, it's not supposed to be a breeze! Great math teacher!

1.0
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MA112
Dec 12, 2004

Never ever ever ever ever take this guy, he is bad in explaining. Makes math harder than it is, he picks messed up ways of explaining problems, confusion that’s what I say when he explains. DONT TAKE HIM.

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MA112
Jan 18, 2005

made the material very clear. homework helped grade. expected a C got a B.

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MA112
Jan 18, 2005

Sux, hard and could be mean at times, not fair, to him if you can't do math you can't go anywhere in aviation.

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MA111
Jan 27, 2005

This teacher was a horrible teacher, who i believe didn't really care about his students. His tests do not cover the items gone over in classes. I will nenver take this teacher again and i would advise others not to take him either.

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MA111
Feb 24, 2005

This man is the most awful professor I have ever encountered! He has no idea how to convey the info and there is a terrible language barrier issue. I am a 4.0 student that has now destoyed my GPA because of his class. The material is easy but, he makes it harder than it has to be. What a jerk!

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MA111
Feb 24, 2005

Worst teacher I have ever had, but a mere morsel in my chocolate chip cookie of learning. Do not sign up for his class. Learning easy material should not be as hard as he makes he it out to be.

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MA112
Feb 27, 2005

I knew the most in the entire class but he gave me a C. When it comes time to fill out the teacher survey papers pay attention and you will see that he himself actually turns in his own papers, which is against school policy. Screw him that way. Thanks

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MA111
Apr 4, 2005

No Comments

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3.0
MA112
Apr 12, 2005

He will help you if you are having trouble. However, multiple choice tests for Calc is not the nicest thing. But as long as you do your HW and study for the test you should get a C/B. His accent does make it hard to understand the material. If i had the choice again, I wouldn't take him.

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MA111
Apr 17, 2005

Dosn't teach much stay away

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MA112
Apr 30, 2005

Difficult class, even if you pay attention. Did this stuff back in HS but he totally teaches it a different way. Seems to get mad if you don't understand him. He can speak english but sometimes very difficult to understand.

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MA111
May 1, 2005

Insanely hard teacher. Makes everything 20x harder than it needs to be. A bit off the wall at times and sometimes you can't understand him but he's not as bad as other teacher's accents. Would not recommend taking.

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MA112
May 12, 2005

No Comments

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MA111
Jun 28, 2005

Summer A class. Was worried because I heard he was very hard. VERY easy. No homework, though he gave single question quizes almost daily. If math doesn't come natural to you, go over your notes a lot. Tests were all multiple choice. If you get stuck at any time, GET HELP. He moves almost too fast to follow and makes lots of mistakes.

1.0
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MATH
Jun 29, 2005

Complete moron. its hard to understand what he is sayin as well as what he is writing. plus, being from some other country (unknown) he looks down on the students

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MA111
Jul 6, 2005

I was scared by all the bad reviews but he exceeded my expecetations. His tests were tough but fair. I learned a lot in his class.

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MA111
Jul 13, 2005

I thought this was going to be a really hard class but not really. He does yell alot but its just part of his accent I think. Tests were very fair. His reviews were helpful and he made himself available if you needed help. Yeah, I'd take him again.

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MA112
Sep 7, 2005

BAD! ANGRY MAN!

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MAT112
Oct 3, 2005

STAY AWAY!! HE SUX!! WON'T HELP YOU AND YOU COULDN'T UNDERSTAND HIM IF HE DID!!

1.0
5.0
PRECAL
Oct 18, 2005

HATE THE CLASS

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MA112
Grade: A+
Oct 21, 2005

He is a terrible teacher

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MA111
Oct 23, 2005

If you've taken pre-calc and AP Calc and did well, this class will be a piece of cake. If not, you will have a very hard time, mainly since his english is horrible and when he does examples on the board, he almost always writes something wrong in it which confuses you, and if you tell him that he wrote something wrong, he doesnt really care...

2.0
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MA111
Oct 25, 2005

No Comments

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MA112
Nov 1, 2005

what a horrible professor!

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3.0
MA111
Nov 10, 2005

Funny guy, but kind of hard to understand.

5.0
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MA112
Nov 15, 2005

Professor Foroughi is a great teacher. He's fairly easy if you just DO the homework - and i'm not too great at math. Sometimes he gives you points just for going to class. He's also available and willing to help outside of class. I'd say he's the best math teacher i've ever had...

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MA112
Dec 6, 2005

Ive been getting high A's for all of my exams, doing all the homework and I attended all classes. But im still getting a B. Whenever I went to his office to get some help, he told me that he was busy and made me go out...he always seemed to be pissed. I wouldnt recommend this guy

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MA111
Dec 12, 2005

Attended every class. done all the homework. tests are the worst, 10 questions, 10 points a question, get one wrong your down a letter grade on the test. can't understand the guy. the exam was the worst ever. he knows his stuff but can't teach, and i got all A's math, never below a 95% in hs. now my gpa is hurting, audit, get out if u have him.

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MA111
Dec 15, 2005

BAD....cant teach

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MA111
Dec 19, 2005

NEEDS TO LEARN ENGLISH BEFORE TEACHING MATH...HE WOULD NEVER TALK TO YOU IF HE SCREWED UP YOUR GRADES, ALWAYS MADE U COME TO HIS OFFICE...WORST MATH TEACHER I HAVE EVER EVER EVER EVER HAD

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MA111
Mar 27, 2006

HORRRRRRRRRRRIBLE

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MA111
Apr 13, 2006

Horrible teacher. He needs to learn the english language before teaching. He is very arrogant to students how politely ask for help, and looks down upon those who don't understand the material the instant he explains it. Find another professor, your GPA will thank you.

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MA112
Apr 14, 2006

this guy is a ****ing disCRACE!! i**** you not, i got mostly all a's and b's in math till this prick.. can BARELY understand him, picks on kids no joke, NO one on one meeting, he's a ****, as you can see, NO one likes him, THINKS he's funny, tests are stupid as hell, disorganized, hires DUMBER ppl to grade his students hw.. **** YOU FOROUGHI

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MA111112
Apr 28, 2006

He's a very smart man but can't teach. He doesn't explain things properly and his homework is mind-boggling. His tests are horribly difficult - almost as if designed to fail you. Thank God I audited his class before it was too late. GET COLLINS! Trust me... avoid Forougi at all costs or your GPA will be decimated...

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MA111
Apr 30, 2006

Wow where can I start? Well if your on here then you know how expensive classes are here at Riddle. So I say that to say this.. Dont waste your money on a mono-tone below average professor that doesn't speak english that well. Many people warned me about him before I came to the class, but of course i had problems with my registration so whatever.

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MA112
May 10, 2006

Extremely clear and thorough with his teaching, but man is this guy anal. Most the class didn't show up or do homework, probably because there is a lot of it, but he lectures on life responsiblities ore than he teaches. His accent isn't a problem. His attitude may be if you don't like crabby old men.

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MA112
Aug 21, 2006

No Comments

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MA111
Aug 30, 2006

HORRIBLE TEACHER!!! VERY ARROGANT!! STAY AWAY!! YOUR GPA WILL THANK YOU!!!

5.0
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MA01
Oct 31, 2006

He's a good teacher, got through calculus easy with him

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MATH112
Nov 18, 2006

Class is very tough and if he makes a mistake you must make sure he knows...exams are 10 questions and he grades very hard...quiz almost everyday and comes up with the dumbest jokes...

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MA112
Nov 28, 2006

very sarcastic....tries to be funny way to hard....says the phrases "in this particular case" and "Happy Hour" on average 100 times per class....does not teach very well...tests are somewhat hard

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MA112
Dec 3, 2006

If you want to pass I ADVISE

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MA111
Dec 7, 2006

Bad teacher. Never been good at math, this guy certainly didnt help.

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MA111
Dec 7, 2006

hes a funny guy, and pretty nice but he is not a great math teacher...sometimes he tries to rush and goes to fast and then makes alot of mistakes which confuse students. but he is not a bad guy.

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MA111
Dec 13, 2006

Stay away

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MATH111
Dec 19, 2006

No Comments

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MA111
Jan 1, 2007

This guy is the worst teacher EVER!!!!! The man can't teach to save his life.......he doesn't explain his work, he was never in his office during his office hours, his tests are anal, and his final was horrid!!! STAY AWAY FROM FOROUGHI!!!!! Take Stacey Badran if you can; if not go for Jan Collins instead. Just stay away from Foroughi at all costs!

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MA111
Jan 22, 2007

Good teacher, and funny accent. Always talks about happy hour or the Ocean Deck, but other than that gets the material across fairly quickly. There is no quiet/dead time in the class and you need to DO YOUR HOMEWORK to succeed. Come prepared and you will pass with flying colors!

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MA111
Apr 8, 2007

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MA111
Apr 12, 2007

Simply awful. This guy can't teach to save his life. Thinks he is funny but in reality is just a big toolbag. i once asked him for help on a problem and he told me to look in the book. True story.

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MA111
Apr 16, 2007

Great teacher...trys to make math interesting.

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MA111
Aug 21, 2007

Horrible....STAY AWAY INCOMING FRESHMAN!!!!!

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MA112
Oct 22, 2007

i dont know what all these guys are talking about, probably dont know**** about maths. He's a great guy, explains really well and tests are very easy and striaghtforward. If you are like the others and suck in math, then the problem is you and not the professor, don't blame him just because you suck. he's a really good professor.

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MA112
Nov 16, 2007

Math is def not my favorite subject, but this guy didnt make it any easier. he does sound alot like Borat, which is kinda amusing, but his teaching methods are confusing b/c he actually makes mistakes in class, and 9/10 times the students have to stop and point them out. his tests are pretty hard & he grades harshly. avoid unless ur good at calc!

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MA111
Jan 7, 2008

Foroughi SSSSSSSSUUUUUUUUUUUUCCCCCCCKKKKKKKKKSSSSSSSS. Arrogant prof. Couldn't explain how to add 2+2. Plenty of better options to take for MA111.

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MA111
Mar 24, 2008

He explains everything step by step.

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MA112
Mar 26, 2008

Came across as an "ok" professor in the beginning, but then he got really arrogant; he thinks he's the world but hes not. He claims he'll do anything to help u, but I went in and asked for a little clarification on something and he said he wouldn't help me...thats just not right. Messes up all the time and blames class. Avoid if at all possible!

3.0
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MA111
Nov 17, 2008

This guy is "ok" at best. The best part about his class is that he sounds like Borat!

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MA111
Nov 7, 2009

Foroughi is often misunderstood. Many people don't like him. The people who are ok with math will enjoy him, the ones who suck at math dont. There's no grey area. His mistakes are very small errors, nothing to get confused about. He likes to keep the class entertained, or awake at least. Tests are debatable...if you study, you'll do fine.

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MA112
Nov 16, 2009

Was a good math teacher, explains things slowly which makes it easy to understand. He also does a lot of examples/homework probles. Tests were fairly easy scored B avg with little studying. Funny DRY sense of humor. Overall good teacher.

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MA112
Dec 6, 2009

This professor is the worst math teacher in the building. He doesn't explain things at all and actually does problems wrong just to show you what you shouldn't do, then never does it right! Avoid this teacher if at all possible. NEVER LET'S YOU USE GRAPHING CALCULATORS......every other teacher does. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!

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MA111
Feb 13, 2010

does not know how to teach. does not let students use graphing calculators. managed to write the Unit Circle on the board, and teach it to the class, Upside down and backwards! Do not take Foroughi if you are colorblind, uses millions of colors to explain a simple problem on the board. He does make funny jokes to keep the class entertained.

3.0
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MA111
Apr 15, 2010

His class is dry and boring and you will want to fall asleep. The main thing that really blows is he doesn't give partial credit on test which can kill you. He also grades homework which is not the point of homework, its a learning tool, not something to make you fail. I wouldnt take him if I forced too!

5.0
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MA112
Jun 18, 2010

Very good teacher. If you don't like math you probably won't like him. But he teached everything in depth and cares a lot about his students

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5.0
MA111
Jun 28, 2010

Terrible teacher. Rude, annoying, and hard to understand. Do yourself a favor and DO NOT take this guy.

2.0
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MA111
Jul 13, 2010

AVOID HIM. Terrible professor. Unclear in both his teaching and his voice, a lot of homework, pop quizzes, difficult tests. He's hard to communicate with. There are much better choices.

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MA111
Aug 1, 2010

In class he starts off teaching a lesson by using only examples. Needs to explain what we were doing first or the formula he was demonstrating first. So many examples & never gets to the point. Many times didn't even finish the examples so I'm left with a notepad full of numbers with no answers! Not very clear in class with how to solve the problem

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3.0
MA111
Aug 1, 2010

Starts off teaching lesson by using only examples. Needs to explain what we doing 1st. Many times didn't finish examples so I'm left with notepad full of no's with no answers! Not clear with how to solve problems. Confusing teaching style. On the up side, you're welcome to get help in his office to clear up what you couldn't understand in class!

1.0
5.0
MATHMATH
Nov 12, 2010

Wow.... every other comment is 100% true. Terrible at teaching and speaking English....Mean as heck too....

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MA112
Dec 17, 2010

Do you like confusing lectures? Do like sweating bullets during difficult and tricky exams? Do you really enjoy watching your GPA get shot down in flames? Well then this is the professor for you!

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MA111
Dec 17, 2010

Good Professor.Sometimes hard to understand. As long as u follow along, take notes, and do the homework the class won't be very difficult. Very approachable. Very helpful if you have questions.

5.0
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MA112
Dec 24, 2010

I LOVED this class and i hate math. Foroughi is the best math teacher I have ever had. he not only tells stories of "happy hour" but has funny life stories. He treats his students as his own children. and his teaching was very clear and his door was always open. very helpful guy. and funny. TAKE HIS CLASS!

1.0
5.0
MA112
Feb 18, 2011

Do not take him.

1.0
5.0
MA111
Mar 10, 2011

Got a 96 in MA 006. Math has always been an easy subject for me. Got into Foroughi's class and was amazed at how bad of an instructor he is. It's not that he has trouble TEACHING the concept, its that he GRADES HOMEWORK and he does not review all the sections on the test. IF YOU READ THIS AND TAKE HIM, YOU DESERVE WHAT YOU GET.

2.0
5.0
MA112
Apr 14, 2011

Probably the worst math teacher i've ever had. I've never had a problem with math before, until this class. I will get 100% on homework and then fail his tests! he is always mixing up his words and numbers and doing problems wrong. unless you are EXTREMELY good at calculus already, do not take him!

3.0
5.0
MA111
Nov 5, 2011

Unless you are amazing at calculus THIS WILL BE A REALLY HARD CLASS!!!. Sometimes very hard to understand. Expect to make full usage of the tutor labs!! THIS GUY IS ROUGH!!!!

1.0
5.0
MA112
Dec 7, 2011

Not a good teacher. Doesn't explain things. Very rude to students. Gets angry to students. Just say no.

4.0
1.0
MA112
Apr 8, 2012

If you are not good at math or don't love math I wouldn't recommend him. I am good at math and I thought he was a great teacher but i can understand how you would get lost in his class. Great professor and very funny. If your phone rings during class you have to bring cookies to next class for everyone.

2.0
3.0
MA112
May 17, 2012

He's not a bad teacher, but he deviates a lot from what he's supposed to be teaching. It's not an easy class to get through with him if you do not have prior math experience. Avoid him if you are not good at math. Attendance is mandatory, homework is graded, if your phone rings in class you gotta bring cookies.

3.0
5.0
MA112
Oct 24, 2012

Very very difficult class, went from fantastic, easy to understand teachers to him. Is extremely strict on grading and how everything must be done. Went from getting 103 on test in ma111 to 60 in 112. WOULD NOT RECCOMEND TO ANYONE.

2.0
3.0
112MA
Feb 5, 2013

He is pretty good for 111, but for 112 it is a nightmare. He will teach you about oranges, but test you on apples if that makes sense.

5.0
3.0
MA112
Nov 4, 2013

I think Foroughi was a good math teacher. I came into his class nervous cause i had taken a year off of math but he reviews every subject before going into the harder stuff. he understands you want an A and will do what he can to make it happen. I even had him at 8AM and still like him and he makes some funny jokes!

5.0
1.0
MA112
Grade: A+
Nov 24, 2013

This professor was probably one of the easiest on campus. He had questions on the test that were on the homework assignments, plus his accent was hilarious. He pronounced the quotient rule as kosher and you have celebrations not test.

3.0
2.0
MA112
Jan 9, 2014

Contrary to popular opinion, Foroughi is a good professor. He may be hard to understand but he teaches the material thoroughly. Tests (at least in my class) were only 10 questions. If you review the example problems he does in class, tests are a breeze. Make sure you attend class, take notes and pay attention. You'll get a high B or an A.

3.0
4.0
MA112
Feb 27, 2014

Very hard teacher. Homework every week. He is very nice when you go to your office hours but overall not a good teacher. I would not recommend taking him!

2.0
4.0
MA112
Jun 11, 2014

his man is terrible! Always assumes the students do nothing but drink. dont bother with homework. Ask him a question and makes you answer it which isnt any help.

2.0
4.0
MA112
Oct 27, 2014

Get ready to have a rough semester. Highly recommend tutor lab. Assumes you already know everything about math. Fast paced. Not a bad teacher if you took calc 1 previously, as you will understand the material already.

4.0
4.0
MA111
Nov 8, 2014

Foroughi is the man! He will make you laugh with his dry sense of humor. He understands that not everyone is a master at math, and therefore offers his help to anyone that asks for it. Very good teacher, easy to talk to, class is an enjoyable experience. He shows you the easiest way to understand the material. Would highly reccommend!

3.0
4.0
MA111
Nov 10, 2014

Foroughi's teaching style, in MA 111 at least, isn't too bad. He attempts to make it easy and clear enough for us to understand. Just make sure you don't use your phone during his class or he'll flip! Do your homeworks, study, and just show up, and you should do fine.

2.0
4.0
MA111
Grade: C+
Jan 7, 2015

He's just a pain in the ass. I liked him, he was funny, but a horrible teacher. He does questions on the board and then puts totally different ones on the test. He doesn't help either.

1.0
5.0
MA112
Mar 11, 2015

Seriously the worst professor at this school in the math department. I went to every class but 2 and my grade became very low very fast. The homework assignments don't count for much. Got 90's on all homework assignments but low test grades and i was forced to drop. Very mean. Will not work with you if you are not on his good side. very bias.

3.0
2.0
MA111
Apr 29, 2015

Foroughi is hilarious on his good days, but has had several bad days when he went on tantrums. We did have some bad students, but his responses were unprofessional at times. Attendance matters to an extent, but if you know what you're doing you can get away with a few absences. Personally, I'd take him again.

3.0
3.0
MA111
Grade: C
May 20, 2015

Foroughi has a very simple way of teaching his class. Grading is straight forward but the only downside is the tests. Tests are not a lot of questions so that means each question is worth a lot of points. If you do not know one or two concepts from the chapters covered prior to the test, expect below a 80 on that test. I would take him again.

5.0
2.0
MA112
Grade: A
Oct 29, 2015

Granted the class can be more on the tough side, but thats the point of college... not just to party. He was always willing to help people when they come and talk to him, and contrary to what people say 'ypu ask a question and he makes you answer it (ITS NOT negative) its a positive, he encourages the students to look harder and push for an answer!

3.0
5.0
MA112
Grade: C
Dec 7, 2015

Save yourself the time and trouble. Do not take this professor.

5.0
3.0
MA111
Grade: C+
Jan 13, 2016

What to say about Foroughi? The first day of class he says you won't forget Foroughi and it's true. He's the most difficult teacher I've ever had, but fair and I'm more confident of my math skills than ever before.

3.0
4.0
MA112
Grade: A
Feb 18, 2016

Honestly Foroughi is a great guy but he can be very hard and doesn't care. He makes jokes sometimes in class to try and ease the tension. If you skip class or decide not to do the homework, you are asking for a F. He gives ALOT of homework so be prepared for that.

4.0
3.0
MA112
Aug 22, 2016
Would take again

Professor Foroughi is funny but still explains the material really clearly during the lectures. He does some of the problems, makes sure everyone understands, and even gives real life examples to further make the content understandable. I would take him again because he actually makes math lectures interesting!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
MA111
Grade: D
Aug 26, 2016
Would take again

It's math. You either get the right answer or you don't. I am just not good at classroom math for whatever reason. Show up to class, go to tutoring, do the homework and go see him at his office if you don't understand. He will explain anything again. I guess he can seem intimidating, but go and ask for help. You be be glad you did. I was.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MA111
Grade: C-
Nov 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is bad at teaching... just writes examples on the board

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MA111
Grade: C
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Pretty tough grader and tough overall. If you can take another professor, I would. Very tough tests and will argue with you in class. kinda have to do it his way

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MA111
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Worst teacher I've taken so far at this school, teaches you more about the course you are going to take after MA111 then the actual course you are taking. Makes his tests the night before and doesn't go over test material one bit. Went to class every day and spent hours in the tutoring lab. Don't waste your time or money taking this awful professor

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MA111
Grade: C
Jan 11, 2017
Would take again

He's a take no disrespect professor and very knowledgeable. He isn't one to allow students to be disrespectful. Excellent professor

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
MA111
Jan 20, 2017
Would take again

This professor is old school, and does not use MyLab. He is strict, expects you in class and to do home work, which is 30% of your grade. If you show the effort, use the tutors (sign in), he is known for raising your final grade a point or more. He is usually available for help early morning even those it is not advertised on syllabus.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MA112
Grade: A
Feb 21, 2017
Would take again

Professor Foroughi teaches all the material you need to know. Make sure to do the homework. If you have any issues, he is available in office hours and wants to see students succeed.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
3.0
3.0
MA111
Grade: B+
Apr 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's very old school. That's not bad though. He explains good, pay attention and take notes. You might be scared of asking something in class because of his look. If you have any question go to the tutor lab better. He's available in office hours and is not rude but not the nicest. Tries to be funny sometimes. Has a VERY strict No phones policy.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MA111
Dec 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do yourself a favor and like he says, "run for happy hour" if you see his name on your schedule and DO NOT TAKE Foroughi. He is old schooled and a tough grader, tons of homework and overall not a very good teacher. The only thing going for him and what kept me going was his funny attitude and jokes.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
MA111
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Awful. In short, he does not prepare students for exams or offer review afterwards. He lies to, ridicules, and disrespects students at every opportunity. His average scores (before he doctored them) were consistently in the low 60s. I have never seen a more unprofessional or rude professor before. DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
2.0
3.0
MA112
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Don't question him or he will spend 20 minutes putting you down in front of the whole class. Assigns 15-30 problems of homework almost every class and only grades five of those problems. Lectures can be hard to understand and doesn't grade tests consistently. However, does provide textbook and rounds final grade up to 2.1% up. Wouldn't recommend.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
1.0
4.0
MA111
Dec 19, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If in math thou is ass... and decides to take this class... you shall not pass! Let me explain He does problems by himself on the board / has very few tests (3) / grades homework awfully (only 5 random problems out of the 20 or more assigned) / grades on attendance (mandatory) / belittling (material is below him), you'll be teaching yourself

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests? Not many
1.0
5.0
112MA
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

only three tests last day to drop is tomorrow and only had one grade so far. homework everyday and zero feedback on it just x and points off out of 5 so make five total mistakes on 15-20 questions you get a zero for a grade. ask for help and he says i just showed you if i do it again ill be late for happy hour

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
MA111
Grade: B
Apr 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do NOT take this professor. You'll show up to class and he just stands there staring at kids, but doesn't say any type of 'How are you" or "good morning". He claims he doesn't get paid enough to care about grading homework properly. He is rude, sarcastic, and unfortunately Professor Foroughi is just a very unhappy man. Students deserve better.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MA112
Grade: D
May 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very bad he kept winking at me in class and telling me to meet him in his office hours. I went once and stormed out crying

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
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Textbook Required

78%

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