4.4

Biju Varghese

Mathematics - DePaul University

4.4
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
96%
Would Retake
142
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4.4
Quality
2.4
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

96%

Would Retake

142

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What Students Say

She posts all of the notes online and explains every step in class

MAT136 - 3.0 rating

If you hate math take her, not only was the class easy, but I actually learned

MAT136 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

22%

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Caring (17)
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LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Gives good feedback (7)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Amazing lectures (5)
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Reviews (142)
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ELALG
Oct 22, 2003

We can not understand a word you are saying...that is why everyone walks out in the middle of class.

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WRC204
Dec 3, 2003

Well...i couldnt understand her for the life of me. She would focus on very obscure, easy things and totally fly through the things we needed most help on. She would get angry if we couldnt understand her or made an honest mistake.

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MATH
Dec 15, 2003

not a bad teacher actually very helpful if you take the time to ask and pay attention. math is never exciting, but she did provide study guides with problems and answers for both the mid-term and final that was very useful. just pay attention.

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WRC
Dec 31, 2003

She was not understandable at times.. at all.. and class could be very boring. Attendance was taken by a sign-in sheet that was passed around. Although, she was boring she was pretty helpful. The reviews for midterms and finals were extremely handy.

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WRC204
Feb 4, 2004

if you have a hard time understanding foriegn accents then don't take this class. If you don't have trouble with that. Then you'll see she really is a great teacher and is very helpful!

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MATH
Feb 27, 2004

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MATH
Mar 4, 2004

she is very difficult to understand, and doesnt explain the material very clearly..

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MATH130
Mar 8, 2004

shes kinda nice. kinda helpful. kinda hard to understand. shes an ok teacher. her tests are extremely thorough! beware!

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MAT130
Mar 9, 2004

She is a really nice lady but it is hard to understand her accent at first. Eventually it grows on you. All around a good math teacher.

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MAT130
Mar 18, 2004

She didn't understand some of the questions the students asked, although some of the questions were due to students trying to use other methods. Hard to understand but willing to work with students.

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MAT130
Jun 21, 2004

Shes difficult to understand but tries extremly hard. She gives you three extremely comprehensive and thorough tests and collects homework. If you do the homework the tests are a joke. She also curves and helps you outside of class. Overall good teacher.

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MATH130
Dec 7, 2004

She has an accent but is still a good teacher. Pay attention and you'll do fine.

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WRC101
Jan 3, 2005

She is hard to understand at first, but overall a great teacher. She explains everything and gives you everything you need for the tests and quizes, though homework counts it just helps your grade. I would recomend her highly. Plus her final is extremly easy!!!

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MAT130
Jan 27, 2005

good class, good teacher, a little hard to understand her at first but you get the hang of it, do the homework and tests are easy, easy to get a good grade

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MAT101
Feb 28, 2005

great teacher

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MAT101
Mar 7, 2005

MUST TAKE HER! extremely easy and helpful! nice lady, but has an accent--you get used to it after awhile. explains everything really well & clearly step by step. goes over everything on test, just like the hw problems. 4 test, 1 mid, 1 final and short hw's. only 3 absences available. overall,great!

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MAT101
Mar 17, 2005

she is very difficult to understand, and doesnt explain the material very clearly..

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MAT101
Mar 20, 2005

very easy and helpful. not that hard to understand, its just an accent. you'll get over it.

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MAT101
Grade: A+
Mar 27, 2005

Easy. She goes by everything SO slow though- so if you are good at math, prepare to be BORED! Very nice lady. HMWK is a breeze! tests are alright.

4.0
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MATH
Apr 28, 2005

Her class is really easy. She teaches very slowly so its really boring, but its math so you can't expect too much. The homework takes a whopping five minutes to do. She's very nice, but her english could be better

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MAT101
May 4, 2005

My High school junoir math class was 10 times harder than this class. I liked her style of teaching. She made it super simple and taught us like we were 8th graders. I would do the HW on the L or in the beginning of class, and tests were easy. just dont get too comfortable or your grade will slip

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BMS126
Jun 14, 2005

This professor was great. She was very helpful. There are only 4 tests and she gives you a review packet, which is basically the test only different numbers. Easy and she is very nice

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MAT101
Jun 15, 2005

I loved her; she is so sweet. If you don't understand the homework ask for help. She will help until it is crystal clear. I love her teaching style--very easy to catch on. Sometimes her accent makes her difficult to understand, but you'll at least get a B-, even if you suck at math.

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MATH130
Oct 20, 2005

omg me and my girl would chant BIJU WE LOVE U! She is an absolute doll, she wants her students to suceed and if you take notes and do your homework you will! I hated math with a passion until i took this class, she took the mystery out of it for me!!

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MAT101
Mar 20, 2006

She takes her time to really explain problems. She'll take you step by step thru each problem. I learned a lot in this class and math is pretty difficult for me to understand. She was a very nice, patient instructor who did not give 50 million problems for homework.

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MAT
May 6, 2006

She super awesome, very kind, and will always help, provided good and clear explanations, wonderful teacher, take her, she is the best!

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BMS126
Nov 20, 2006

Extremely helpful teacher..will make time for you outside the class whenever you need to. Will teach it until you understand it...Very nice lady overall. If you do the work you will get a good grade!! Take her if you have a chance

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BMS126
Nov 28, 2006

She is helpful explain everything really well does not give like 100 of math problems per night! she give like between 5-12 questions per night! very easy going teacher, tests r exactly the same as the study guide she gives you, just with different numbers! she is awesome!!!!!! def should take her she is easy going! and niceeeee =)

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BMS126
Dec 5, 2006

Biju was the most helpful professor I have ever encountered at DePaul. She did everything in her power to make it easy for us. I have no idea how there were individuals who were still failing her class. She gave us all the test reviews, answers, and later we even received the tests and test answers as a review for the Midterm and Final. By the way,

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BMA126
Dec 11, 2006

This is the second time i have take this class and i have to say now i know why i need to know calc....best math teacher i have had here at depaul. 4 chapter tests a mid term and a final and she grades the homework. Very easy and lots of opportunity for points. Take her if you can.

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BMS156
Dec 10, 2007

Professor Varghese did a great job in teaching 4 chapters of material in only 10 weeks. She offered tons of help and made great note packets to study from. At times she seemed overwhelmed, but she rewards attendance and good effort. Highly recommended!

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BMS126
Jan 3, 2008

Birju is by far the best Math Prof. at DePaul. It's not that she cares what people think of her its just that she shows that she genuinely cares. She says that if you try your best and work hard she will go out of her way to help you succeed. Do take her and you'll be glad that you did. She gives you all the tools you need to get an A.

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BMS126
Feb 14, 2008

She is a wonderful lady. Although her accent is a little hard to understand once in a while, she knows how to teach. She does example after example (which can sometimes be tedious), but it's very helpful for students who struggled in the class. Her tests are also based on her study guides, which are based on the homework. I recommend this professor

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BUS126
Mar 12, 2008

Good review packets for exams. Not a lot of hmwk problems but hmwk is graded. 4 exams, midterm, final, hmwk and attendance make up grade. Great teacher if you need extra help always willing to do what she can

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BMS126
Mar 18, 2008

AWESOME!!! 4 tests, midterm and final. May sound like alot of work but she is not difficult at all. Tests are exaclty like hw and review packets! Best math teacher at Depaul!! Take her, especially if you are not good at math. She will help you alot!

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BMS126
Mar 31, 2008

honestly i cannot say enough good things about Biju. The BEST math teacher i have ever had. 4 tests, midterm and a final, sounds like a lot but she will be crystal clear on what you need to study. Review packet is AWSOME! I recommend her 100%. Take her, Biju is AWSOME!

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BMS126
May 7, 2008

I LOVE BIJU!! TAKE HER..SHE CARES ABOUT HER STUDENTS :)

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BMS126
Jan 4, 2009

awesssssssssssssssmmme prof. helps students whenever they need help and she tries to help them out till they get the stuff...TAKE HER you would not regret it at allllllll

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BMS126
Mar 25, 2009

Professor Varghese is a great math teacher. Math is so boring and she realizes that. Her handouts are amazing, her tests are very reasonable and she is VERY available for help. It's a tricky course and I didn't do well the first half (my fault obviously) but she saw my improvement and helped me out a lot. She reciprocates if you show you care!

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BMS126
Apr 1, 2009

I LOVE LOVE BIJUE, ok i am horrible at math got a c in pre calc got a c in calc 1 and ended up with a B in calc 2 which is suppose to be the hardest of those 2, she is a REALLY GOOD TEACHER if ur bad at math and hate it TAKE HER u will easily pass a 60% is a C and a 75% is a B she truly wants all of her students to succeed such a nice lady

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FYSM101
Oct 9, 2009

She was my very first professor at DePaul and I loved her. She goes through the material very thoroughly and goes above and beyond with helping you if you need it. She is a very, very sweet woman as long as you don't goof off in class. I definitely recommend her to everyone, especially if math isn't your best subject. What a wonderful prof.!

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FYSM101
Oct 28, 2009

I took this class over the summer.She is a very sweet lady. just make sure to not goof off during her lecture. she also helps clarify on material, until you understand it!! I RECOMMEND TAKING HER!!

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MAT101
Nov 12, 2009

Professor was a nice lady. She did a good job of explaining concepts. Sometimes it becomes hard to understand her. I would recommend taking her.

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MATH130
Jan 15, 2010

She was GREAT. Clear, cares about students, goes over all examples, her homework was online which was a great learning tool because it helped you learn from your mistakes. Gave extra time to finish exam. Didn't trick you. If you do all the homework and come to class you are destined to get at least a B. I usually am critical of prof but luv her

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MAT137
Jan 29, 2010

Biju Varghese is simply a professor who has discovered and mastered the art of teaching Calculus. She made the material sound simple and interesting. She was willing to help ANYONE, ANYTIME regardless how simple is the question. If it is possible, I will take her in all math-related classes. Seriously take her class.

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MAT136
Mar 16, 2010

She's the best math teacher I have ever had. All you have to do is; go to class do the homework and whatever you don't understand, hop on the elevator and ask her after class. If you do this you will get an A in the class.

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MAT136
Apr 23, 2010

Her accent is not bad at all. She goes through problems repetitively which sounds bad, but it helps so much, and it also helps that her quizzes and tests are nearly the same as the problems she does in class, step-by-step. Let me repeat, step-by-step.If you could tolerate this review, you will tolerate her. Awesome teacher, She rocks in a suit

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MAT130
May 6, 2010

Nice teacher, lots of hw, helps with understanding the material. Even if you ace the hw which is worth points if u bomb the final and midterm ur grade is screwed. Only thing I didn't like was her tests were only 25 questions but she make a study guide of 80 different kinds of problems from each section so u don't know what's on the test. too broad

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BMS126
May 8, 2010

Amazing professor. Genuinely cares about her students and is very helpful. Carefully explains for all to understand.

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MAT136
Jun 14, 2010

By far the best math instructor I have had at DePaul. She is very open to class questions and posts helpful notes online. She assigns homework after every class, but they do not take much time. She gives 4 chapter tests, a midterm and a final. Study for the exams, follow her notes and you'll do well.

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MAT135
Dec 30, 2010

Prof. Varghese is a great teacher! She really cares about her students. Tests were not hard at all and she gives the answers to all the homework problems before the test so you can make sure you understand them. I am taking her again for 136. I highly recommend her!

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MAT135
Jan 9, 2011

Might be better than some other calc professors but still not that great. Homework grades should be easy 100s but the tests were pretty hard, even if you study. I think she might have curved at the end, but still not an easy class.

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MATH136
Oct 19, 2011

very helpful professor, very easy class. highly recommended

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MAT136
Oct 24, 2011

This class isnt as easy as everyone claims. Her tests are all pretty hard, including the midterm. If you struggle with math, pay extra attention and study hard.

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MAT136
Oct 24, 2011

Varghese makes this class easy. She knows what she's talking about and can also teach it. If you're taking this class with a friend, don't. She is very strict about talking. Attendance and homework are mandatory. Doing the homework helps! Her tests are easy. She wants to help you. The grade you get on any assignment is the grade you deserve.

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MAT135
Nov 16, 2011

Best math teacher I have ever had! Go in to see her, she loves to help and will love that you are trying in her class. I am awful at math and got an A in the class. Take her, she's great!

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MAT130
Jan 12, 2012

She is a good math teacher. Very helpful, and she genuinely cares about students receiving good grades. She has an accent, but it's not unbearable. There are many other math professors at DePaul with worse accents and she is much better than most. Don't slack off, pay attention, ask for help if need be, and you will do great.

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MAT136
Feb 7, 2012

Very strict but a GREAT professor! If your going to goof around she will yell at you, but she is the best math professor I have had at depaul! She explains everything so great and makes sure you understand. I definitely recommend her!

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MAT135
Sep 5, 2012

The best math teacher I have ever had, ever. She is so helpful and wants students to really learn the material. I dreaded taking both business calculus classes and after taking one with her, it was a BREEZE. the material is hard, but she is the BEST professor to teach it.

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MAT135
Oct 16, 2012

I struggle with math, a lot. Professor Varghese is a wonderful teacher. Her tests are not meant to trick her students. If you do the homework, the tests are based right from it. She stresses a lot about doing the hw as a test, and if you do study that way, you definitely will pass! I'm taking Varghese for 136 and I'm not nervous whatsoever.

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M135
Nov 15, 2012

A great teacher and i struggle with math. Her grade scale works in your favor, ex: and 60 percent is a c-. If you dont pass the class you kinda deserve not to. She is strict and will call you out if your acting a little rude. Calc isnt easy but she makes it easier. The class is 2 tests (40%), hw plus attendence(20%) final plus mid term (40%).

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MAT136
Jan 16, 2013

Varghese was a good teacher. She answered all the questions and really cared. No surprises on the tests, it was all covered in class. If you paid attention in class and did your homework you barely need to study because youll get at least a B. Take her!

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MAT136
Feb 27, 2013

I had a pretty bad teacher for 135 and was worried I wouldn't be prepared for 136 and I was wrong! Varghese is a wonderful teacher who honestly wants you to succeed. Ask her questions if you're confused, she wants to help! Even though it's an 8:30am class, it's worth it. Just don't talk during her lecture, she takes that very seriously.

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MAT135
Mar 16, 2013

It is math so one has to work hard and do the work assigned. But ever did she assign overwhelming amounts. She is great and caring for every student. You put in the work and it will pay off. She is the best math professor I have ever had. She is the best and a must take!!

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MAT135
Mar 19, 2013

you cant get better than her. If you are looking for a calc 1 or calc 2 teacher, take her! Super nice, super easy. It is math so you are going to need to do work but i cant see how you'll find a better calc professor than her!

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MAT136
Jun 24, 2013

She is an AMAZING teacher. I failed this class twice before taking it with her and I have never more clearly understood Calculus II.. Her tests are just like the homework. And the homework is mandatory. So, do the homework and review it before the quizzes. No surprises on the midterm or final. She's strict, but she is awesome! Highly recommend!!

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MAT136
Grade: C
Nov 8, 2013

She is willing to help you because she really does want to make sure that alll of her students learn the material, but she also likes to have 15 minute long speeches about not interrupting her class. If you know nothing about calc, take her class because you will for sure learn, but if you like math, you might get bored.

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MAT135
Jan 28, 2014

She is very helpful and clear with each and every step you take with each problem. However you must attend class and especially DO THE HOMEWORK if you want to succeed in this class. She can be a bit slow and tedious at times, but she's a great teacher for it.

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MAT135
Feb 5, 2014

Great professor. Just keep up with the homework and you shouldn't get lower than a B. She offers a lot of extra help and is very straightforward.

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MAT135
Feb 6, 2014

Incredibly strict and don't expect to get out of class the slightest bit early or on time for that matter. She uses every minute and her accent is pretty hard to understand. For tests she doesn't give a review packet she just works out the homework, stay away if you prefer test/exam review sheets. Overall I would stay away from her.

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MAT135
Feb 12, 2014

I would recommend her to anyone. She went over the material slowly so it was easy to keep up. Her midterm and final are exactly like the review packets she posts, so if you look over them enough you're guaranteed an A. She always gives a couple extra credit questions on tests.

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MAT135
Feb 24, 2014

Professor Varghese is an AMAZING math teacher! She explains everything very clearly and is very friendly! The tests are exactly the material that she covers in class! No surprises! She sometimes also gives some extra credit problems at the end of the tests. Overall, I HIGHLY recommend her! Hands down the best Math Professor at DePaul.

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MAT136
Mar 21, 2014

Professor Varghese was honestly the greatest math teacher ever! Although her accent can be hard to understand she does her best and you get used to it. She is extremely helpful, tests are straight forward, and she gives you reviews before every test. Going from a poor MAT 135 teacher to her was amazing! I wish she tought 137!

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MAT136
Grade: A
May 6, 2014

She is a very passionate and caring professor, something you don't find often. She genuinely wants everyone to ace her class and takes time to help everyone get there. She will require effort from you but that is necessary if you wish to learn math. I strongly suggest her over another math teacher, she is also grades based on participation

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MAT136
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
May 7, 2014

she's good take her.

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MAT136
Jun 5, 2014

Best math teacher ever! Unfortunately she doesn't teach 137. Take her if you can!

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CALC136
Sep 5, 2014

Amazing! There are no words up there to describe how wonderful and helpful she is. She is one of those teachersthat you will remember to the rest of your life. Highly recommend. Math with her is a piece of cake. She is THE BEST .if you have any problem just talk to her. Love her.

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MAT136
Oct 6, 2014

She is amazing! She will not move on until absolutely everyone in class understands what she's going over. She is very fair and always offers help to anyone that is struggling. If you have the chance take her, so great that I'm writing this review before the class is even over!

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MAT136
Oct 15, 2014

She takes time to explain problems thoroughly and often asks if students have questions and tries to clarify things and explain things in different ways. Also makes herself easily available for office hours and her tests are very straight forward, and never significantly harder than anything discussed in class.

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MAT136
Nov 26, 2014

If you hate math and aren't good at it TAKE HER!! She made math super easy and she will make absolutely sure that everyone understands the content before she moves on. Take her if you want to succeed!

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MAT136
Grade: A+
Dec 2, 2014

Best Business Calc. teacher there is. The tests are pretty easy if you pay attention in class. She always has an extra credit problem at the end of each test. I ended up getting a 105% in her class because of it.

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MAT136
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2014

She truly wants her students to succeed. Gives EC on each test at the end and they're super easy. She is a lovely lady that does her absolute best to make sure her students know the content. She made math enjoyable and super easy to understand with her review guides and class notes that she posts online for each chapter.

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MAT136
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2014

She was sent from the math gods. If you hate math take her, not only was the class easy, but I actually learned. She made calculus easy with her review guides and she posts all of her class notes! I'd probably take another math class as an elective just to be taught by her again, and she's a nice person don't be afraid to ask her for help!!

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MAT136
Jan 23, 2015

By far the best math teach I have ever had! She understand that not everyone has the same math background so she explains every problem to the last detail. She even provides you with the notes so that you can just pay attention during class. As long as you do your part, this class is an easy A.

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MAT136
Grade: B
Mar 19, 2015

Loved her. she can be hard to understand due to her accent but she is a great professor. She helps students after class and she also post lecture notes online. You must buy the book and be prepared for homework. Do the homework and study you should get at least a B. I would take her again. Highly Recommend

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MAT136
Grade: A-
Mar 20, 2015

In my opinion she is the best math professor at DePaul. Very helpful and engages the class. Provides you with all the necessary resources to get at least a B in the class. She is the reason why math is no longer my worst subject.

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MAT136
Mar 24, 2015

She posts all of the notes online and explains every step in class. The class is a drag though and she gives lots of lectures on when to speak and pay attention in her class. Annoying

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MAT136
Grade: B-
Mar 31, 2015

I hated Math before I took professor Varghese, she makes the class simple and easy. as long as you pay attention ask questions and do the homework, there is no chance you will fail. Also on every test she gives extra credit which helps in a big way.

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MAT135
Grade: C
Nov 24, 2015

Honestly, I hate math, didn't try in this class so that is why I am getting the grade I am getting (C), she tells you what is on the 2 test and both midterm and final, gives excellent review sheets. go and put forth the effort and its not that bad. Shell show up a bit late here and there and takes attendance

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MAT135
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2015

First, she teaches extremely quickly and fits a lot into her lessons. Second, she is very understanding and if you talk to her after class or show any interest, she will help you out if your grade is suffering. Lastly, she is VERY hard to understand at times and is ALWAYS late to class (who's complaining though). Tests are EXACT copies of the hw.

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MAT135
Grade: A
Feb 8, 2016

I am not a math person but she was AMAZING. accent was not a problem at all if you pay attention. I would advise sitting in the front though. she goes over every step of every problem and will help with any questions. If you are not good with math and are looking to succeed TAKE HER. don't get the book. all homework is on mylabsplus

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MAT136
Feb 13, 2016

You will never find another professor that cares about you more than Biju. She's an amazing professor who truly wants the best for her students. It is clear that she has a motherly instinct when it comes to her students' success. Take her if you hate math, because she will make you fall in love with it.

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MAT136
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2016

She is an amazing professor! She takes her time explaining all of the material and makes sure you are not just memorizing the content but actually learning it. She genuinely cares about her students and their learning . I would definitely recommend taking her course. She is also always available outside of class for extra help if you need

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MAT136
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2016

Biju is the best professor ever! She explains everything very well and she really wants everyone to do well in her class. TAKE HER CLASS!!!!!!!

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MAT135
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2016

If I had her for all of my subjects, I clearly would have been an astronaut. She is the best of the best.

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MAT136
Grade: A
May 5, 2016

Varghese is an amazing teacher. I learned more with her in 1 class of review than I did the entire quarter before that. Her lectures are very clear and if you have a question she is great at showing you until you understand. She wants everyone to succeed and tests are exactly what she says they will be. There are no surprises. Definitely take her.

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MAT136
Grade: A+
May 10, 2016

The best mathematics professor I've had to date! Clearly explains what you must know and how it applies to the real business world. She deeply cares about the success of her students and makes sure you get the message before hand. If I needed Calc III, and she taught it, I would register. She made me like math for the first time since 8th grade.

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MAT136
Grade: B+
Jun 21, 2016
Would take again

Excellent teacher, genuinely cares about students and is always willing to help. I would definitely take her again.

5.0
3.0
MAT130
Sep 8, 2016
Would take again

She explains every single detail as possible. She cares about students and if they got the class. Assignments are exactly what she says in class, but you'll have lots of homework.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
MAT135
Nov 4, 2016
Would take again

Professor Varghese is better than most of the math professors. She takes attendance, provides notes for each sections, and re opens MyLabPlus hw when needed. My only problem was that during class she would just go over the notes and not provide any additional examples and problems for better understanding.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MAT135
Dec 1, 2016
Would take again

Professor Varghese is a pretty great teacher. Be ready to do a lot of online homework, study her notes that she posts online, and if ATTEND CLASS. If you don't go, you won't pass. My only problem was that she didn't give us more problems in class and just based lectures off the notes she gave us. If you're having trouble, see her!

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
MAT130
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2017
Would take again

If you have to take any math class and she pops up as a possible instructor, take her immediately. She genuinely cares about how you do in the course. She structures her lectures in a way that nothing will be confusing on homework, tests, and quizzes. Has a little accent but nothing too heavy.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT136
Grade: A+
Mar 1, 2017
Would take again

Professor Varghese is one of the best professors I've had. Math was never my strongest concept but Professor Varghese helped me understand the materials and pass. Her notes are well structured and thorough. She also won't grade on any concept that wasn't in the notes. I took her for both MAT135 and MAT136.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
4.0
MAT136
Mar 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I would not recommend this professor if you are not willing to put in hours and hours of work into understanding the material. She has very strict rules and makes the class a lot more difficult than it has to be. The professor speaks in a heavy accent so it is hard to understand. She does not have a flexible schedule to meet after class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MATH136
Mar 30, 2017
Would take again

THE BEST Math professor I've ever had! Took her for pre-calc,MAT 135/136 and I've never been more confident in saying that math is not difficult if you practice and have a professor like Varghese. She works with you and makes sure you understand concepts. She even extended her office hours to students who werent available during her scheduled hours

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT135
Apr 10, 2017
Would take again

Ms. Varghese is one of the best teachers at DePaul. I enjoyed her Mat 135 & 136 classes. Ms. Varghese gives 100% of her time and energy to all of her students everyday. She breaks down all of her material clearly and will work with any student who needs addition help during and after class hours. I highly recommend taking Ms. Varghese class.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
Caring
4.0
4.0
MAT136
Grade: A-
Jul 10, 2017
Would take again

She is hard but teaches very well. Her tests are all basically written. But I must say, she really knows how to teach the subject great. Just beware of written tests, no multiple choice. The homework wasn't too overwhelming, and she gives everyone more than one due date chance to get them done. She wants you to succeed.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAT136
Oct 11, 2017
Would take again

Professor Varghese is amazing, I wish she taught every class at DePaul. Lecture during class, all homework done on my math lab. 4 tests weighted equally in which the problems come straight from the homework, just different numbers. TAKE HER if you want an A!

Respected
5.0
3.0
MAT135
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

I'm terrible at math and I currently sit at almost an A! She is an AMAZING professor.. She takes the time to answer questions and she translates the heavy material very easy for us to understand. Her tests are exactly the homework which is what is important to her too because she thinks it's important to only test on what she teaches. No tricks!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MAT135
Grade: B-
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

Professor Varghese is one of the best math instructors I have ever had at any institution. She tells you numerous times throughout the quarter that she is there for you, and that your success matters to her. She will do anything to help her students understand the topic. Take Varghese if you have the option!

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT135
Grade: A-
Dec 1, 2017
Would take again

Do. The. Homework. The tests are taken strait from the online homework. There are four tests. She has notes on D2L for what she is going to lecture about that you print and bring to class so you dont have to write anything in a notebook. You can use these notes to study for tests as well. She is very helpful for students who are not good at math.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
4.0
MAT135
Grade: A-
Mar 6, 2018
Would take again

She's the best math teacher I've ever had. The grade you get is the grade you earn, & you have to work for it and prove you know the material. She is strict and doesn't allow phones to be out, which I like because it puts all the focus on the lectures. She writes her own notes which are really good and go perfectly with what she teaches. Take her!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAT136
Grade: A
Mar 10, 2018
Would take again

Best teacher I have had. She sincerely cares about her students and their grades and will give you all you need to do well in this class. She writes out all the notes for you and as long as you put in the effort you will get an A. Material can be tough but she grades tests very fairly. You just need online access to MyLabsPlus, never used the book

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAT136
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2018
Would take again

Wonderful teacher. Homework is all online and you get unlimited tries. It is the easiest class I've taken, especially for a math class. Take her if you want to truly understand calculus and receive an A. You would have to try to not get a good grade, and there is extra credit on every test.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
CALC136
Mar 27, 2018
Would take again

She is a GREAT TEACHER!! All the homework is online but its easy to understand if you pay attention in class. This class was one of the best classes I have taken at DePaul. I was struggling with the material in the beginning however once I started going to her office hours she was patient and explained everything to me. She truly cares.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAT136
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2018
Would take again

Math has always been my weakest subject but she explained MAT 135 and MAT 136 in a way that was easily understandable. You HAVE to do the test reviews because they are exactly what's on the test. Practicing the reviews and HW made me pass. She takes her time and explains the best way to understand. Take her seriously and you'll pass like I did!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT135
Grade: B+
Apr 23, 2018
Would take again

One of the best I've ever taken. She offers extra help and is more than willing to work with you. She knows it's a tough subject but really cares about making sure you know the material. Very highly recommended.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
MAT136
Grade: A+
May 28, 2018
Would take again

One of the best professors at DePaul. Makes the material so easy to understand. All you have to do is show up in class, do the homework online and will end up with an A for sure. There's 3 tests, a midterm, final and homework but she tells you exactly what you need to know. Would definitely recommend.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MAT135
Jun 9, 2018
Would take again

Best teacher at DePaul. She provides everything you need to know in her notes.

5.0
2.0
MAT136
Jun 9, 2018
Would take again

Best Professor at DePaul. She makes the class very manageable by providing every student with detailed notes that guide you on the homework and tests.

5.0
2.0
MATH136
Grade: A+
Jul 30, 2018
Would take again

She was an AMAZING professor!!! i actually was on her waitlist and begged her to enroll me in her course. She makes sure you understand the material and i have NOTHING bad to say about her. I always felt very prepared when it came to the tests and quizzes. Make sure you show up, do the homework, and respect her during class and you will easily pass

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT136
Oct 20, 2018
Would take again

Very nice, very down to earth, always willing to spend time after class to help you. All homework is online and fairly easy. All her lecture notes are in packets that you can print off her D2L page. Easily one of the best Calc professors at DePaul. Highly recommend.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
1.0
MAT135
Oct 30, 2018
Would take again

Very easy to understand and follow, writes problems out on the board instead of just lecturing. Homework is all online, no textbook. If you show up to class, do the online homework, and pay attention then youll easily pass the class. Shes always available outside but she doesnt take messing around in her class. Shell call you out. TAKE HER THO

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
MAT136
Grade: A+
Nov 7, 2018
Would take again

Biju truly cares about her students and will give you the tools to succeed in her class if you look for help when you need it.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
MAT136
Nov 19, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Easy to understand and writes everything out and is posted online. If you miss a class, it wont be the end of the world. There are four exams for in the course. Keep in mind even if you get the right answer she will still take off points for not showing work. Harsh grader.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAT135
Grade: B+
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

Best math professor I have ever had. Cares about her students and their grades. Writes the problems out on the board and explains everything. Gives you notes packets to follow along and all of the homework is online. Four exams and they are all straight from the online reviews. Highly suggest if you want to learn and get a good grade.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MAT136
Grade: A+
Mar 16, 2019
Would take again

Great professor and she really cares about her students and their progress. I took her for both MAT135 and MAT136. Attendance is mandatory and a large portion of your grade so show up to class and pay attention and it's an easy A.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
4.0
2.0
MAT136
Grade: A+
Mar 21, 2019
Would take again

You can set yourself up to get an easy A in this class as long as you are diligent and actually put in the time and work. Overall, she was the best professor I had at DePaul who actually cares about her students and wants them to succeed. She prepares the notes for you to print ahead of time so you can follow along in the lectures-which is amazing.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAT136
Grade: B
Mar 31, 2019
Would take again

I learned so much in her class. She definitely knows how to teach and she makes sure everyone understands everything. Best professor I've had.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
MAT135
Grade: B+
Jun 28, 2019
Would take again

If you HATE math like I did. She will change you perception immediately within the first week! But, you MUST put in the work and utilize all the resources at DePaul (avoid outside resources). She WANTS you to come to her office hours, she knows this a hard class and most student fail it. She provides lecture notes that are extremely helpful!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
4.0
3.0
MAT135
Grade: A+
Jul 29, 2019
Would take again

Great professor! I had not done any math for about 5-6 years and took this class. She was available for extra help after every single class. There is a midterm, final, and a quiz (2) in between both. Homework is online, unlimited tries until it's due. Really cares about her students. Not an easy A+ but if you work for it, she will give it to you.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
4.0
MAT136
Feb 6, 2020
Would take again

Amazing Professor. Teaches math so well. She is very kind and wants everyone to succeed. She is accessible outside of class for help. Overall amazing teacher and best professor at DePaul

Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAT101
Feb 8, 2020
Would take again

Amazing Professor and even more amazing of a person! She deeply cares about her students.

5.0
4.0
MAT136
Grade: A
Mar 13, 2020
Would take again

I had her for Pre-calc, MAT135, & MAT136... She provides lecture notes & goes over them during class- which is obvs helpful. But you MUST put in the work & She WANTS you to come to her office hours, she knows this a hard class and most students fail it. (Hw was assigned through MyLabMath) Also, she's very caring- you just have to be respectful.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
5.0
2.0
MAT136
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2020
Would take again

Take her if you want an A. She probably wants you to get an A more than you do. Pay attention to her lectures and or sit in front and the A will come easy. So good at explaining things. Such a good teacher that makes sure you know the material. Accent made for slight learning curve at first but I got used to it quick. Gives extra credit on tests.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MAT135
Grade: A
Jun 4, 2020
Would take again

Professor Varghese is of the most caring, respectful professors I have ever had. She expects a lot from her students but is more than willing to help them at any time. At times she may be strict, but it is only for the success of her students. If you at all struggle with math, TAKE HER -- you will not be disappointed. She is amazing.

Lecture heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MAT136
Grade: A
Jul 17, 2020
Would take again

I had a tough time in calc 1 with a different professor but she made calc 2 as easy as possible. if you're good at this stuff her lectures might seem super slow, but if math isn't your strong suit, she is amazing at teaching. The tests are just like the reviews and she offers some extra credit.

5.0
4.0
MAT137
Grade: A-
Mar 29, 2021
Would take again

Professor Varghese is the best math professor at DePaul. Highly recommended

5.0
2.0
MAT130
Grade: B+
Nov 15, 2021
Would take again

If you struggle with math, take Prof Varghese's class!!! She is an amazing professor and wants everyone to succeed, best explainer of material I have had in my entire school career. If you don't understand, ask!!!! She will explain until you do. That being said, this prof expects class participation. Fav prof who makes it easy to succeed.

Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
2.0
MAT130
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 27, 2024
Would take again

Professor Varghese is a fantastic instructor. She makes math look easy. She is very professional and will use the entire class time to teach, answer questions, and solve math problems. She cares a lot about her students, sometimes even more than many students deserve. Take her class and you will do well if you put in the effort.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
4.0
4.0
MAT130
Grade: B+
Feb 7, 2025
Would take again

She puts an emphasis on the basics so you can understand how and why you are supposed to do the problems in that way. She is tough only if you don't actually try. She does her best to be understanding and help you. If you aren't understanding something go to her office hours she's really nice.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
1.0
MAT130
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2025
Would take again

I enjoyed having Professor Varghese for my MAT 130 class. She explains everything thoroughly and takes her time teaching everything, so it is understandable. Tests are just like the homework so if you practice, you will have no problem doing the in-class quizzes and tests. Would definitely take her again and highly recommend her to others.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Caring
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