3.2

Bao-Chi Nguyen

Mathematics - Mt. San Antonio College

3.2
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
51%
Would Retake
133
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.2
Clarity

51%

Would Retake

133

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
133 total ratings

5

48

4

23

3

11

2

18

1

33

What Students Say

Goes through a lesson VERY fast

MATH51 - 1.0 rating

This "professor" is extremely discouraging to students

MATH180 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 66 grades
Most common grades:
A (34)
A+ (11)
Not sure yet (8)
Grade Distribution
A(45)B(6)C(3)D(9)F(3)A-/B+(6)
Based on 85 reported grades
A: 34
A+: 11
Not sure yet: 8
B: 6
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (32)
Lecture heavy (30)
Lots of homework (25)
Test heavy (23)
Caring (19)
Skip class? You won't pass. (18)
Accessible outside class (13)
Respected (12)
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Ratings by Course

42336

5.0

(1)

MATH71X

4.5

(2)

MATH181

4.3

(18)

505171

4.0

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MATH140

4.0

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Difficulty by Course

MATH290

5.0

MAT71X

4.3

42336

4.0

MMATH

4.0

MATH150

4.0

Reviews (131)
3.0
2.0
MATH140
Jun 10, 2011

Doesn't know how to teach. Basically, you have to teach yourself and get outside help from either the MARC or tutor. Lots of homework and tests are neither hard nor easy.

5.0
2.0
MATH140
Jun 13, 2011

Baochi is one of the best professor I have ever seen. We should hand in the homework every class in order to let you keep on concentrating this class. I really like this teaching methord. Also, she is very nice when you ask questions. Very easy exam if you study hard about your study guide. This MIT PhD is really good.

4.0
2.0
MATH61
Aug 13, 2011

Gives extra credit, study guides. Flexible.

4.0
4.0
MATH51
Oct 25, 2011

Dr. Nguyen tries very hard to help her students. The students who did not do well in her class didn't attend regularly, didn't do the homework, or didn't see her during her office hours for help.

3.0
4.0
MMATH
Nov 26, 2011

this has and langurage barrier she hard to understand and stay away from her at all cost.

4.0
2.0
MATH50
Jan 9, 2012

She is hard to understand sometimes, but she knows what she is talking about. She gives plenty of extra credit, but there's also lots of homework.

4.0
1.0
MATH280
Jun 10, 2012

BaoChi is a sweet & young lady, which surprised me for a Math Calculus class. She is much easier than other professors I have ever taken for calculus. She prepares lecture notes for each section, and they are very helpful! EC are given. People say she has thick accent, but the accent is very comprehensive for Asian students. Got >95% for all exams!

2.0
4.0
MATH280
Jun 15, 2012

She's really sweet, but wants to get down to business. Her logic is "This is 280" I'm not going over anything you may have forgot you should know it. Goes by material really quickly (for me at least, I'm sure others were fine). Quizzes every lecture pretty much based on homework, and the long test and the final based on problems from lecture notes.

2.0
3.0
MATH150
Jun 18, 2012

I like math, but oh my goodness this was the worst class ever. Really hard to understand her, makes constant mistakes, and when you ask her to explain something she doesn't explain it thoroughly. Like some things she explained could have been explained easier but she made everything so complicated.

2.0
4.0
MAT71X
Jul 2, 2012

I am really upset with this professor! She was not helpful when I visited during office hours and would not explain how to do the labs that were required. She gets confused a lot during her lecture, do not take her.

2.0
3.0
MATH51
Dec 11, 2012

Sweet woman but not the easiest. She tries her best to explain the information but she goes fast so if you need more time to understand something I highly recommend visiting the MARC. Overall, if you really put in the effort you shouldn't have a problem in the class.

2.0
4.0
MATH180
Dec 12, 2012

I've never struggled in a math class before..until this class. Math is my favorite subject but I had to reconsider that many times throughout the semester. She goes way too fast, doesn't explain properly, and most of the time she never finishes the examples. She's a nice lady though and is fun to talk to.

4.0
2.0
MATH180
Jun 28, 2013

Easy class. Quiz questions are taken directly from the homework and she repeats questions on tests. A lot of extra credit. A little bit of an accent, but very friendly and helpful overall.

3.0
4.0
MATH180
Grade: B
Feb 19, 2014

she is a fair grader! gives out practice exams which are very similar to the exams!quizzes are from hw. took 180 over the winter intersession- she was very fast, but if you work hard youll be fine.

3.0
5.0
MATH180
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
Feb 20, 2014

She will teach you Calculus not as a means for a grade, but as a means to prepare you for later courses. She teaches from the perspective of someone who intuitively understand math; results in a lost crowd. When she grades, she's attentive to detail -- nonetheless, she's fair. She has her Ph.D from MIT. She's not the easiest.

4.0
3.0
MATH285
Grade: B+
Jun 9, 2014

I would pretty much recommend her for anything but Math 285. Math 285 is VERY conceptual, and she has a hard time explaining concepts that are not that hard. So sometimes, I had to figure out things on my own when we go over examples. But she does tests fairly straightforward. And I would like say that I'm pretty decent at math.

3.0
2.0
MATH285
Grade: B
Jun 19, 2014

This was her first time teaching 285, so it was a struggle. She had a hard time explaining easy concepts and focused way too much on computation. Quizzes & HW ~20% of the grade. Exams were straightforward. The final was kind of crazy. She's a fair grader. Not sure I'd take her again though because she focused A LOT on calculation & not on concept.

4.0
3.0
MATH71X
Jan 17, 2015

Excellent professor. Waits to make sure everyone understands the lecture, and answers questions clearly. Homework every lecture, but is not overwhelming at all. 3 Exams and 1 Final which are not hard because she hands you a study guide for each exam. Some pop quizzes, but the questions are all from the homework. Available for office hours Take her!

4.0
3.0
505171
Jan 25, 2015

I took her for three classes and i thought she was amazing. Funny and caring. If you dont pass its because you didnt put the effort. You have to be in class everyday and be attentive. Math isnt my strongest subject but i passed all three classes. Extra help might be needed but like i said, it all depends on your effort.

5.0
4.0
42336
May 12, 2015

She is truly a fantastic teacher. She truly cares for her students but makes you work for your grade. As long as you complete the Hw, the tests will be cake. I recommend taking this professor; she actually has changed my mind about math. I now like math possibly might love it.

5.0
1.0
MATH181
Grade: A+
Jun 9, 2015

she's so nice hey, srsly, take her. forget frank or sholars plz, i have no idea those 4.0+ OVERALL QUALITY, and AVERAGE GRADE B+? since they teach lot math 71 something, no wonder they got high score here.

5.0
3.0
MAT71X
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2015

She is AMAZING! Take her math course. I absolutely hate math but she is definitely a great math professor. She makes sure all her students understand each problem/ concept before she moves on. She gives most credit during exams even if the problem is wrong. Make sure you do the HW/Lab! Show up to class and try. She is a great professor!

5.0
3.0
MATH180
Grade: A
Feb 18, 2016

Awesome instructor. Knows her stuff and definitely willing to help out in office hours or via appointment. If you put the work in your get a good grade.

1.0
5.0
MATH50
Jun 16, 2016
Wouldn't take again

regret taking her for math. she moves very quickly, tries to cram in 4 lessons or more if she has the chance. don't take her if you need more help in math.

1.0
4.0
MATH181
Sep 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Her lectures are just her reading through simple example questions, while making frequent mistakes. Doesn't bother to work through the complex problems during lecture. She is not a good 'teacher.' You will find that she didn't explain how to do a lot of the homework problems, but expects you to be able to do them.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
4.0
MATH181
Oct 16, 2016
Would take again

Quizes are exactly from homework. She gives extra credit for doing practice exam. Her lectures give a variety of problems, and some are even in the exam. Notes, are in packet form/pdf. She is great overall, slight accent, but mangeable. Calc 2 is extremely difficult. Be prepared.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
MATH51
Nov 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She would get annoyed if you asked questions about what were learning. Goes through a lesson VERY fast. Speaks too fast and won't slow down. Really wish I took a different teacher.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
5.0
MATH180
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Taken during winter intersession. She over complicates the work that is done in the course and as someone else mentioned, she teaches math from a perspective of someone who understands math intuitively. Because it is an intersession, perhaps she wasn't doing well because of the extremely fast pace that is required of her. She might be ok in reg sem

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MATH180
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2017
Would take again

First, everything she does in class will be on the exams. If you put in at least 8 hours of study each week the exams will be a breeze. She basically tells you everything that'll be on the exams. Second, she does talk real fast, but she does answer questions if you actually ask her. Easiest math professor I've had, and I took the Winter session.

1.0
4.0
MATH180
Apr 18, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This "professor" is extremely discouraging to students. She ridicules students after exams for wrong answers which can be very discouraging when you are just learning. Her averages for both 180 classes are low, which shows that the problem is with her and not the students. She should NOT be teaching lower math classes.

Tough Grader
1.0
5.0
MATH180
Apr 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Extremely discouraging proffesor that does not care about her student actually learning, she goes too fast as if this is all stuff we should know already and then acts shocked when the classes average is low. She laughs at students mistakes after every exam when the students are there, if I wasn't scared for my grade I would report her to the dean

5.0
1.0
MATH180
Grade: A
Jul 22, 2017
Would take again

Hand down the best professor for math. People messed up the first exam. The second exam, she copied and pasted exactly words from words from the study guide. Very easy grader. Quizzes are from homeworks. Exams have no trick questions. Will point out the questions which will be on the exams during lectures. Just be attentive and get an easy A.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
2.0
4.0
MAT71X
Jan 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

SO much homework. Tests weekly. Make sure you study and understand the material, because no one else in class will remember what she taught the week before.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests are tough
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MATH180
Grade: B+
Jan 11, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She does not know how to slow down. I'm pretty sure every lecture she says "right?" "got it?" "any questions?" and pauses for a millisecond then moves on. You really have to shout to get her to stop and go through something . She assigns homework extremely harshly. She can be hard to understand if you're not good with a heavy asian accent.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH180
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2018
Would take again

I think she is a good professor, she will ask you if fast. Practice before the exam must write and ask her.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
MATH180
Jan 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She gives you harder problems on the exams. While lecture and notes are a lot easier.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MATH181
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2018
Would take again

Do the practice exam, which is similar to the real one. Some say she talks too fast, but I think she is too slow.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH181
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2018
Would take again

Great Professor. Took her for math 181 and will be taking her for math 280. All you need to do to get an A in the class is to attend class, pay attention and do your homework. Her test questions comes from homework and lecture problems. She gives detailed study guides every tests. She is hard if you are lazy, like a good professor should be.

Gives good feedback
Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
MATH180
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2018
Would take again

I kinda like this professor. She is quite nice. She dropped the lowest quiz and test, which is awesome. Calculus is not an easy subject, so please don't just blame the teacher for all the challenges you encountered. You always need to put in some efforts.

Gives good feedback
Respected
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
5.0
MATH280
Grade: B
Dec 24, 2018
Would take again

solid professor, but multi variable itself is very hard concept to grasp. lots of hw. study practice exams and lecture examples. class moves very fast so if you dont keep up, you will get left behind. really nice professor and always available during office hours

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
4.0
MATH180
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 14, 2019
Would take again

I never took pre-calc, Baochi is fantastic, it's very true that she has a lot of homework, but it's winter term so it's faster than usual. She is NOT mean or condescending, our class asks seemingly stupid questions and she stops to answer every person, she will willingly stop and explain, YOU NEED TO ASK. accent not thick. DO H.W AND PRAC. EXAM

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
2.0
5.0
MATH71
Jun 20, 2019
Wouldn't take again

The first few weeks of this class was okay. A lot of notes and somewhat easy hw. There are 4 exams in this class which were Exam 1, 2, & 3 and then on top of that the final exam. Honestly she could have just made Exam 3 our last test but no she had to add a final for the whole damn 16 weeks of everything that we learned in class lol.

Test heavy
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
3.0
4.0
MATH180
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I switched teachers on the first day because she is anal about electronics. I don't understand why they would care about nondisruptive electronics for note-taking and accessing the Ebook.

Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MATH180
Jul 12, 2019
Would take again

Calc in 6 weeks is tough and theres a lot of homework (very tedious) but shes a great instructor. She has to speed through lecture because theres a lot to cover. Shes super nice and is willing to answer questions if there are any. Truly cares about her students and wants us to succeed. Book is required for HW.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MATH71X
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2019
Would take again

Bao-Chi is very, very good. She'll provide all the notes to you digitally, so you don't have to worry about taking notes and can just focus on learning, there's lots of HW, but it'll prepare you for the tests. She'll also replace your lowest test (of 3) with your final score if it's higher. Have to ask questions! But she's kind and will listen!

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
1.0
3.0
MATH71
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Shes honestly trash I had her for math 71 and all shes does is fly through lectures like chill we meet 3 days a week for 3 hours what are you rushing for she gets upset when you ask questions and you can burly understand her when she talks she teaches like we already know the material

Accessible outside class
Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH71
Grade: A
Nov 11, 2019
Would take again

She is a great professor. Makes sure everything is clear and everyone understands. You yourself have to let her know. Her notes are extremely clear and provides you with all class material. Very attentive and hilarious. So helpful and does group quizzes, lots of extra credit and wants you to succeed. She wont move on until everyone understands

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
MAT71X
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

To be honest she teaches very poor and talks WAY TOO fast at lessons and half the class dont even want to be in her class thats how bad she is Mt Sac should really check these reviews to see what teachers they should replace and she is 100% one of them that should be replace ASAP!

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
So many papers
1.0
5.0
MAT71X
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dont take this class I dont want you to suffer!

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH180
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever take Tamayo instead

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MAT71X
Grade: B
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Best math professor I had so far at mt sac. She prints out your the lectures, emails you every lectures we have, lets you email her questions and she responses right away, and always gives a lot of examples and goes around to help every student. If you dont pass its cause you dont ask for her help basically.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
1.0
5.0
MAT71X
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I'm not sure why everyone seems to like her. she is very scatter brained and unprofessional. plus she talks way too fast to understand what shes saying. and she talks to you like your a child. dont take her

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH180
Dec 6, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is one of those teachers that can not slow down talking in lectures and plus she assigns so much hw and quizzes every day and her Asian accent can be difficult to understand but overall she is a good person but her teaching needs some work

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MAT71X
Grade: D+
Dec 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She works way to fast and expects everyone to understand everything right away. The coReq part of the class is pointless. She has you do more 71 course work in the 7 part of class save ur time dont take her

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MAT71X
Feb 25, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Just dont :(

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MATH180
May 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Worst calc professor in every way she flies through lecture every day and laughs when she make mistakes

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MATH180
May 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Terrible professor period. When she teaches its like she doesnt know how to slow down its like she doesnt care about the students that need help. She gives decent amount of hw but thats it. She can be funny sometimes and sometimes she forgets things. Honestly shes just not a good teacher

Tough grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MATH290
May 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

BaoChi is the most garbage math professor you will ever see walk the campus of Mt Sac No Cap

1.0
5.0
MATH180
Jun 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dont take her class so she doesnt have one!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH150
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She spent most of lecture complaining about students who didn't show up to the scheduled zoom meetings. Races through lecture because of this, and then assumes it's okay because you should already know how to do it. Isn't the point of taking the class to learn this information though? Tests are proctored and final was too long for the time given.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MAT71X
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2020
Would take again

I do not every thing about math before I took this class, and my English is not perfect, but I have learn a lot via this class. She is really nice, and she accepts late homework. I do not know someone else, but she gave me a lot curve for each exam. Sometimes she delay to renewal canvas.

Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Jul 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Not a good professor. So much homework. Use chegg or slader for it. Really tough class. Does a good job at covering notes, but notes are nowhere near sufficient for the tests. Expects you to know absolutely everything you learned in 180 and 181. Do yourself a favor and take someone else like Tamayo or Childress.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
5.0
MATH71
Grade: D
Jul 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I took Baochi when COVID began and I took 3 other lecture classes and a lab, let's just say I passed all of them with As and this is the only class I did not. Baochi had trouble adjusting to online and was very unorganized, unreachable for days at a time, she went over about 2 or 3 problems from the hw, so you had to teach yourself, basically.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
MATH180
Grade: C
Sep 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She has zero trust for her students. While we were taking the test in her class she would yell at most of the students witch made it incredibly distracting when you are trying to focus on a exam with a very limited amount of time. Over all she is not a good teacher. When I asked her to clarify something she laughed at my question.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH180
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

For someone to speak very fast and difficult to decipher with a class of so many students was a horrible mistake. I love math like a game of puzzle, but this was no fun and games. Oh, one very important thing to remember, do not call her Mrs or even miss. If you don't call her Doctor, your up to an embarrassing surprise.

1.0
3.0
MATH71
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Rushes through lectures. Made mistakes during lectures that students had to point out. Most frustratingI'd be unable to solve a hw problem & email her asking for help only for her to respond saying it's because she made a typo. This happened 6 diff times. Each time she'd go without letting the class know there were typos. leaving students lost.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MATH71
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Rushes through chapters, so if you all fall behind in class prepare for rushed chapter lectures. Makes various mistakes during lectures in which student(s) point out almost to the end of the problem and she has to go redo it. Very hard to reach through email about HW qs, sometimes not writing back at all. No patience if you dont understand.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Jan 14, 2021
Would take again

One of the best teachers that I took. Most of the exams are from the lecture notes and sample exams. She is really smart, I have to say. If you are confused, please ask her a question.

Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
4.0
MATH71
Jan 16, 2021
Would take again

Bao Chi Nguyen is really nice. She cares about her students. If you don't understand just email her, she will help you out. Do all assignments, you will be fine. Her quiz and exam are pretty easy.

Caring
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MATH71
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2021
Would take again

Straightforward and helpful. Homework almost every night, BUT if you do it all, the test questions are almost identical. Explains everything super clearly in class and even accepts late homework. She's kind when you ask questions, she's also easily reachable during office hours, an example of what I wish every professor is like!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH280
Aug 24, 2021
Would take again

Some of the reviews are really unfair. Quarantine gives all of us a hard time. This class is difficult and you get lots of homework no matter who your professor is. Professor Nguyen is imperfect, but you can see her efforts. I had her as my professor for all my calculus classes, and I like her.

Respected
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH280
Dec 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

worst teacher I have ever had in my life, not exaggerating. If you can avoid taking her class, do it at all costs. She goes too fast without teaching anything and is extremely insufficient with her time. Always posting everything late and she makes so many mistakes that will cost you your own time.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
So many papers
5.0
2.0
MATH150
Grade: A+
Dec 21, 2021
Would take again

Her class is relatively easy as long as you go to class, do her homework and exam review. Her exam question and quizzes are similar to the exam review/ HW so yeah. Go to class if not, you have just made your life a miserable mess. If you do end up like me there is always the tutoring center at the library. Lastly, you don't have to buy textbooks.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH150
Grade: A
Feb 22, 2022
Would take again

Bao-chi is such a nice, sweet teacher who really loves her job and students. Her exams are very similar to the practice tests, homework, and class examples. If you have any questions she responds to emails with the question fully worked out and will help you solve it. She does teach really fast but her explanations are clear. Just review your stuff

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
MATH181
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 9, 2022

I think she was ok and honestly kinda annoying sometimes because she made a full semester feel like a half one. The main thing that I struggled with her is that she rushes SOO many of the lectures just to get them over with instead of trying to explain things clearly. I think I was able to understand calculus a lot more on YouTube than her.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lecture heavy
3.0
5.0
MATH180
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 25, 2022

She was OK. Went too fast with the lectures, and assigns a lot of homework but the exams are very difficult, and do not like homework or lectures. It's hard taking the class online and memorizing tons of math formulas and problem types. And on the exam, she watched everyone closely and yelled which made the test even more stressful.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH181
Grade: A+
Jul 9, 2022
Would take again

Professor Bao-Chi offers extra help after classes, and she curves the exam if students didn't do well. She will tell students what to expect on the exam, just make sure to understand the concepts and do the practice questions (extra practice on your own definitely help). You will pass the class.

Caring
Respected
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Explains easy concepts really well but she kinda overcomplicates the harder concepts which was stressful since the final consisted of those concepts and was worth 30% of our grade. She assigns a lot of homework, but thats usually unavoidable since this is a hard math course. Professor Nguyen is not perfect but you can see that she does care.

Lots of homework
Caring
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
MATH150
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 3, 2023

wouldnt recommend this teacher if u are someone who doesnt learn math quickly we would learn a completely different chapter each day and I never could master a topic because in class we only went over it once and notes are never allowed on the test which are a major part of ur grade She is a nice person very kind but always rushing and in a hurry

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH180
Jan 14, 2023

Test is hard

Test heavy
4.0
5.0
MATH180
Feb 15, 2023

Some professors want you to learn, and some just want you to pass this course. She is the former. It's too demanding and I'm not smart enough.

1.0
5.0
MATH180
Grade: F
Feb 16, 2023

This professor has no remorse for students nor does she want them to succeed. Belittles students by putting our errors on the projector and expresses disappointment in us after each exam. Ridiculously advanced questions after teaching the topic once. Super fast lecturer and impossible expectations. If math is not your strong suit, avoid her.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH180
Grade: D+
Feb 22, 2023

Horrible. Avoid at all costs.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
MATH150
Grade: F
Feb 24, 2023

WAY 2 FAST new chapter everyday and too much hw and since we go so fast I was not able to fully learn something before we were already moving on to another no notes allowed on the test so ur on your own for that I was surprised there were no notes allowed on identifying functions portion we were just meant to memorize like 12+ different identities.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
MATH150
Grade: F
Feb 24, 2023

She seems like a nice and funny person BUT when lecturing she goes WAY too fast she will say lmk if im going too fast but then rushes because were behind schedule so even if we tell her she too fast she says she must keep going. new chapter everyday so never fully learn the material and no notes allow on tests a lot of self studying and tutoring :(

Lots of homework
So many papers
Lecture heavy
2.0
5.0
MATH180
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 24, 2023

A highly demanding professor, she will give you the most difficult questions on the exam.

5.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Jun 9, 2023
Would take again

Prof Bao Chi deserves more credit than people give her here. Her lectures are organized and at a good pace. If you have questions, you can always ask her during her zoom office hours. Quizzes are mostly group based. She does not allow cheat sheets during exams, but as long as you master the quiz and in-class problems, you should be good.

Caring
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Jun 18, 2023
Would take again

Had a really great experience in her class this semester. She goes very fast in lecture but you're not expected to know things as in depth as she goes over. Practice exams are 5 points extra credit on the exam, grades generously on exams, and curves them as well. Go to the lectures, do the homework, and stay studious. Learned a lot from this class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH180
Grade: A+
Jul 7, 2023
Would take again

Professor Baochi is a very nice professor. If you participate in class, you will get extra credit. Go to class, and you will do fine. Her practice exam is enough to help you get a good score on her exams. If you do well in her class, she will give you recommendations for research and other opportunities.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH180
Grade: A+
Jul 24, 2023
Would take again

Friendly, patient. She will curve the worst exam grade. She also has practice exam for each exam expect final, but she will give the study guide for final. When you finished the practice exam, you will gain five extra credit for your exam. Pick her!

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
2.0
5.0
MATH180
Aug 3, 2023

I took math 180 with her and another professor. I don't recommend her, she lectures too quickly. And ruined my entire semester. So I chose to retake another prof's math class, but the other prf clearly taught much better than her. I easily understood the 180 and 181. She has high expectations for students.

4.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2023
Would take again

Cons: Lecture starts of easy for this class. When things started to get completed by the end of the sem, be prepared it will be hard and fast. Pro: Exams are similar like practice exams. Do those, they serve as extra credit for exams. Exams are curved by few points. Not for you if you don't like fast and concise explanation.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH280
Grade: A+
Jan 12, 2024
Would take again

Really nice professor, curve most of the exam, an easy A

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
2.0
5.0
MATH280
Jan 16, 2024

Never take again. don't recommend her.

5.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2024
Would take again

I loved this class and am glad that Prof. Nguyen instructed me. I feel like the lectures were clear, the pacing was good, and lots of curving + EC. Be skeptical because I love Calculus; if you're not strong in your foundations of Calculus, this class may be way more difficult. The biggest issue with the class is having to memorize formulas.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A-
Feb 12, 2024
Would take again

Very good professor.

Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH280
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 17, 2024
Would take again

Professor Baochi is very clear on teaching the basics of Calc 3. Normally hard to understand and tests can be hard. But will grade very generous and she offers extra credit for exams based on the practice test. Homework is off the textbook but even if not all problems are solved, still gives full credit.

EXTRA CREDIT
Gives good feedback
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH280
Grade: C
Jul 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Bao-Chi is very enthusiastic and passionate about teaching Calc 3. Offers extra credit practice problem for each test. Very generous grader and gives good

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
2.0
MATH280
Grade: C
Jul 28, 2024
Would take again

Professor Bao-Chi is very passionate and enthusiastic and passionate about teaching Calculus 3. She offers extra credit for every test. Tests are straightforward as long as you study. Very generous grader and gives good feedback. If you want to learn Calculus 3, I recommend you take her.

EXTRA CREDIT
Inspirational
Respected
5.0
1.0
MATH181
Grade: A+
Nov 26, 2024
Would take again

She is a very good teacher with a good temper. She explains things very clearly and answers questions patiently. If you go to her office hours, you will get help.

5.0
3.0
MATH181
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2024
Would take again

Professor Baochi was an awesome professor in my opinion. Her lectures were straightforward and easy to understand, and exams weren't hard at all due to in class reviews. Quizzes are mostly group based with some being take home. The only hard thing in her class was definitely her final exam.Finally, she grades very generous and even curves exams.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MATH181
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

My final score is 97.11%. To get this score you need to take the course seriously, Professor Baochi will do her best to help you and she gives a lot of ec and group quizzes. She is a very kind person and will bring snacks to students. I don't understand why her score is low. She deserves to be treated better by everyone.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH181
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2024
Would take again

My final score is 97.11%. To get this score you need to take the course seriously, Professor Baochi will do her best to help you and she gives a lot of ec and group quizzes. She is a very kind person and will bring snacks to students. I don't understand why her score is so low. She deserves to be treated better by everyone.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
Caring
3.0
4.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2024

Dr. Nguyen is a kind and understanding professor. However, she often rushes through lectures and focuses more on concept derivations than applications. Her use of fill-in notes can feel passive. That said, she grades tests generously with curves and includes group quizzes and take-home quizzes, as well as frequent extra credit opportunities.

5.0
4.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2024
Would take again

She's an amazing professor and explains things very well. It's clear she has a great understanding of Math but she tends to lecture very fast. Very caring professor and easy to reach outside of class. If you spend the time doing the study guides and paying attention in lectures you'll know what to expect on the exam. Overall, would recommend.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 25, 2024
Would take again

Amazing prof. She lectures quickly but is clear and always answers questions if you need extra help both in and out of class. She's a lenient grader and you get a lot of partial credit. As long as you do the study guide, you will be mostly prepared for the test. She gives EC for doing the study guide and she curves.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH280
Jan 7, 2025

An extremely unpleasant setting is created by Baochi. She dismissed and didn't encourage me when I talked about my personal issues. Rather than showing empathy, she made stern remarks in response. Her inability to empathize made success challenging. If a respectful learning environment is important to you, I would not advise enrolling in her class.

Tough grader
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH181
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2025
Would take again

I'm not sure why Professor BaoChi only has a 3/5 star rating. She has all the qualities of an amazing professor: accessible in office hours, will always answer your questions, etc. She really wants the best for her students. Be prepared to put in the work! I'm not the best at calc, but with a lot of hard work, getting an A was very possible.

Caring
Lecture heavy
Accessible outside class
3.0
4.0
MATH180
Grade: B
Feb 2, 2025

Professor Nguyen is a tough grader, but her class is valuable. The lectures move quickly, so attendance is key. Practice exams and unstuckstudy help prep for the challenging tests. With effort, you can excel - just avoid this class if math isn't your forte.

5.0
3.0
MATH180
Grade: B+
Feb 5, 2025
Would take again

I like her teaching style and she catches your attention when doing lectures, she's very engaging. She's very patient and really cares about her students. I didn't think she would remember me from last sem but she did and she suggested for me to take her 181 as it's cheaper and easier compared to another uni and that's what I'm doing. She's great!

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH181
Grade: Not sure yet
May 3, 2025
Would take again

I love her. I feared calc 2 but she was what sheilded me from that fear. But on a serious note she is an amazing teacher! She teaches you many shortcuts and easier ways to do things which I absolutely admire! She's very caring and nice especially in her office hours. Which you should definitely utelize!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
MATH181
Grade: B
Jun 16, 2025
Would take again

made concepts easy to understand and is extremely clear on how to go about problems. do all extra credit options that are available, its worth it. She's a very caring professor and also allows group quizzes. Her exams are very similar to the problems in class, and she teaches shortcuts and different methods to solve them

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Jun 19, 2025
Would take again

One of the if not the best professor at Mt sac to take calc 3 with, very lenient grader and gives a lot of partial credit on exam if you just show your thought process. Curves reasonably on midterms and surprisingly also on the finals as well.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Jun 20, 2025
Would take again

I cried when I first started her class becuz it was a bit fast paced, BUT I am so glad I stayed and did not drop. She is a very lenient grader so if you get the concept, she will definitely notice your effort. I loved taking her class. Also, there is not much of HW but make sure you do those for yourself.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Jun 23, 2025
Would take again

She is the best teacher in the world! She is considerate, knowledgeable, and eloquent. I love her so much! She even brings snacks to students during class. She is so nice. I took her 181 and 280, and both got A. I hope all students who want to succeed and learn knowledge will take her class. She is an absolutely trustworthy and respectable teacher.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH181
Grade: A
Jun 24, 2025
Would take again

Bao Chi is a great professor. Calc 2 is crazy difficult, but she does what she can to make it better. The exams are very hard, but she gives a ton of partial credit and up to 5 EC for each exam. She has an accent that is sometimes hard to understand. There are also group quizzes, which for me sucked. The lowest gets dropped. Overall I recommend!

EXTRA CREDIT
Respected
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Oct 14, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nguyen was one of the kindest professors I ever had. She has lots of office hours and always looking to help students. If you try in this class, you will get an A.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
5.0
MATH181
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 2, 2025

I do not recommend, thank me later

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
4.0
MATH280
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2025

She rushes her lectures just like she has a race to win. She monitors her exams just like you're defusing a bomb and she's waiting for you to cut the wrong wire. The homework is a sick joke that steals entire days of your life. If I had one wish, I'd use a time machine to go back and DROP HER CLASS.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
MATH280
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 7, 2025

Baochi unfortunately goes through lecture so fast to where I am struggling to keep up which also makes learning harder in this class, Homework would typically be harder than in class examples and would take forever. She does offer a lot of partial credit on exams which I will give her that but other than that I would not reccomend her for calc 3.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nguyen was one of the nicest professors I have ever had. Yes her class can be challenging, but she wants you to succeed. Calc 3 is not the easiest class, but she gives extra credit and is always available to help.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
5.0
MATH181
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2025
Would take again

Calculus in general is a hard subject but I believe Bao-Chi doesn't deserves her low rating. I took her for calc 2 and had to study a lot to get my A but it's not her fault, calc isn't easy and you shouldn't blame that on the professor. She actually teaches well and is respectful to her students. Group quizzes once a week, three exams + final.

Respected
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MATH180
Grade: A
Dec 13, 2025
Would take again

Anyone can do well in the class if u really do the hw and show up to class. She curves very generously on exams and provides practice exams that are near identical to the actual exam. Quizzes are always group or take home.She is also helpful at office hours! When I missed pts on the exam it was because I just didn't study those topics well enough.

1.0
5.0
MATH280
Dec 14, 2025

I would rather jump off the Verrazzano than sit through another one of her lectures. Avoid her class at all costs.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH280
Dec 14, 2025

DO NOT TAKE HER. She is an absolute nightmare of a human being

Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH280
Dec 15, 2025

I noticed how she treats her favorites versus everyone else. The energy is different the way she talks, the way she checks outputs, and even the way she grades. I hated every second in her class

4.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Good professor and will not be extremely picky about whether you follow the sequence they teach about the solutions towards the problems.When you find something wrong in tests or quiz, you can reach out to the professor all the time. She is really nice and kind when student asks questions. And she offer extra credits and round up the grades.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 19, 2025
Would take again

She goes pretty fast but its manageable. Her quizzes are groups and are the exact questions from the hw. She gives a sample test a few weeks before the test, which is exactly the test but the numbers changed. She curves tests and her sample tests are 5 points ec. Her lectures get a little boring sometimes, but you can see she is very passionate.

EXTRA CREDIT
Caring
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH280
Dec 21, 2025

If you are reading this past the withdrawal date, I cannot save you. If not, RUN.

5.0
3.0
MATH280
Grade: A
Dec 30, 2025
Would take again

Math280 is not an easy class; many of the topics feel arbitrary. Baochi does quite a good job breaking them down with examples. She is super caring, relatable, easy to talk to outside of class, and even prefers students calling her by her first name. She has decent-sized exam curves and EC opportunities. However, be aware of typos in the questions.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
5.0
MATH181
Grade: A-
Dec 31, 2025
Would take again

She gives you many ex probelms for each lecture, so doing the hw isn't too bad.There was a weekly group quiz and sometimes take home quiz if we are behind.She gives practice exams that are pretty similar to our actual exams,so make sure you can actually do those. Doing the practice exam gives you extra credit to your exam score and she curves exams

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
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