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MAC2311H - 5.0 rating“Boris is an amazing professor, I would take him again in a heart beat”
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Reviews (102)
This was a self-paced class.. you get to take the tests up to 3 times each..very rewarding..he is very helpful and gives great insight..I would highly recommend taking his class
good teacher and very nice guy and he's the teacher who does the extra step for you
I highly suggest you take him! hes great at teaching and yes he does know his stuff. he will go the xtra mile to help! You will never see him upset. VERY cool guy on and off campus. if you really want to learn somthing, Pro. Nguyen is your best shot!
Nguyen is a great professor who is always willing to help out any student who is having trouble in the class.
Incredible teacher! He makes math interesting. Don't get me wrong, I like math as much as the next guy, but he actually made it INTERESTING, which is a big thing. He helps you in any way he can, and I plan to take him again in Pre-Calc!
Don't get me wrong, i love math, but he sometime makes me hate math. For the quizzes he only give you like about 10 minutes for 20 questions. and sometime what he teaches are not what he put on the testes, and sometime he doesn't even let you know when there is going to be a test.. but he then try to give you other ways of passing the class.
awesome teacher!! the best math teacher i have ever had! he is very helpful and will help you bring your test score up, the only bad thing is he is so good alot of people want his help during his office hours so he can be hard to get alot of one on one but when he does it is worth it!
In the words of Tony The Tiger, "He's GREAAT!" Highly recomended!!!!!! (Note 6 exclamation points)
To be honest hes a horrible teacher! He speaks really fast and has this thicke french accent that doesnt help. He gives u a test EVERY WEEK and your grade is based only your test grades because the homework doesnt count and he doesnt give any packets or nothing like that. IF U ARE A GOOD TEST taker i would reccomend him but if u are not then dont t
Only take this guy if you want to learn Math. If you want to get an A and not know anything, take somebody else. If you need math in other courses, or plan on going forward in engineering, computers, science, physics - get in this class and do the work. If you want to waste your time, go someplace else.
Alright teacher. Loves his students and wants to make sure that everyone completely understands the material. Open to questions and doesn't mind when he's corrected. Would choose him again for further math classes.
really nice professor, although the class is pretty challenging....have one 15 minute quiz everyweek, not an easy class, but not that hard either.....u will learn a lot.
The class was very challenging, but Prof. Nguyen wants you to pass and do well, so if you truely want to do well in the class he will help you in class, his office, or even the math lab. He does not grade homework, so it is important that you do the assignments and not blow them off. He has a hillarious sense of humor and tries to keep class fun!
he is a great prof. moves pretty quick. give quizes often. funny guy. very willing to help his students. do the homework along with the notes, it will help you learn the material.
Mr. Nguyen is a good teacher. I like the ways and methods of his teaching styles very simple and easy to understand. He moves kind of wickly but he is extremly helpful,always and willing to work with students before or after class. In his class, I never have to do any homework still, it is good to do it. Great guy I would highly recomemded.
He is great. I really enjoyed all his classes. I will take calc with him! he cares about your grade and the class has a tutor on it. Easy A if you study, do homework (which he does not check), and if you have interest on this class! TAKE HIM!!
EXecellent teacher, eager to help students learn and pass. Funny guy to if you understand his sence of humor.
His is the coolest, Vietnamese Frenchman that you will ever meet. He will figure out ways to explain it so that you understand. If you still don't get it, GO TO HIS OFFICE!! He has study sessions that go on for hours and are so much fun!! PHENOMINAL PROFESSOR!! His name is also Dung Ngyuen.
My College Algebra Professor. He is probably the best Math Teacher I ever had, and I am succeeding much more in math because of it. He's also a great person.
Best math professor I've ever had. Recommended 100%
DON'T TAKE HIM. he is disorganized, doesn't know good enough the material and yet he teaches it. TEST of 10 questions 10 pts each NO multiple choices (not just answer with numbers but with words and don't mispell he thinks he is an english teacher too). he thinks everybody knows calc. so he doesn't explain good enough how to do something.
BAD TEACHER. if you want to pass this class you have to go to his crowded office every single day. A LOT OF QUIZES. TAKES POINTS OFF for every stupid thing. inconsistent on grading. HE IS NOT CLEAR WHILE TEACHING. hard teacher
Calculus is not an easy subject but makes it almost easy. He is willing to help any student who shows a desire to learn and improve. She has a funny sense of humor and provides numerous office hours for additional help. You get quiz and activity grades in case your not the best tester. If u must take Bus. Cal I suggest him
Professor Nguyen really cares about his students passing as long as they care. He has a lot on his schedule so if your not at his office during office hours don't expect any help. He's not an easy professor but realize the class isn't just for any person to pass. Bottom line is, if you don't put the time in any class then you won't pass.
Great teacher! His class was loads of fun finding the integral of everything. Don't listen to this guy under me. He was not a hard guy! Do the HW and you will Pass!
OH MY LORD!!! THIS CLASS WAS A NIGHTMARE! HE IS DISORGANIZED, NEVER RESPOND TO EMAIL, TAKES TOO LONG EXPLAINING ONE SIMPLE PROBLEM AND NEVER HAD ENUFF TIME TO EXPLAIN THE HARD STUFF!!HE WAS REDICULOUS!! WHO EVER TAKES HIM, GOOD LUCK CUZ I GUARANTEE U THAT UR GPA WILL NEVER BE THE SAME AGAIN!!
The worse teacher ever, it ruin my GPA
WARNING WARNING WARNING DO NOT TAKE HIM
Take hiimmmmm...he's the best...if i had anymore math classes 2 take i'd definitely try 2 get him...
TAKE THIS GUY. He explains things good and if you forget something in an old class, he will go over it really quick. People that give him bad ratings must not come to class or is stupid in general.
Professor Nguyen is one of the best math professors I've had. He is very helpful and teaches the material well. He went a little fast at the end but all together, it was an entertaining and great class! Take him!
He's a very nice teacher, but he is very meticulous when it comes to showing work. His pass rate is not high so keeping an a in his class is very difficult
Professor was great, I don't know what the bad comments are about. I can hold my own in math, though I am not a math whiz. I thought he was easy to understand and funny. He made the class enjoyable. I am trying to get into Calc I with him if I can!
Professor Nugyen is really cool. If you want to do well he will make sure you do well. Quizzes and homework are problems just like, if not EXACT problems from the homework he assigns. Do the homework over and over until you understand it, the homework isnt really overwhelming. The tests arent easy if you dont do the homework.
Boris is AWESOME! Go to his office if you need help, he's awesome with giving clues on what you need to know! He makes learning fun and if you do the homework you'll get A's on ALL the quizzes and tests. Homework is key and it's not overwhelming!
Very helpful teacher. He is willing to work as hard as you are. Not an easy class, plan to study hard and do a lot of homework but he is willing to do what it takes to help you succeed.
He is an amazing teacher who really cares how you do in class. I had him for college algebra and he teaches you new techniques for solving problems. Make sure you pay attention and do the practice homework. his office is always open if you need help and he makes the class fun and enjoyable! if you want to do well in math take Boris' class!
Professor Nguyen is the best teacher Ive ever had. He's very open to help and he enjoys helping. He will go out of his way to explain you things. Just go to class, take notes and ask questions.Go to his office always and as often as you can. If you put the time and effort, this class should be no problem. Highly recommended!!!
AWESOME teacher!! Can not say enough good things about him. Extremely helpful, nice, funny, really does care if you are doing well in the class. Takes the time to explain everything you have problems with and doesn't make you feel stupid. Great Guy! Even better teacher! Highly HIGHLY recommended. Hands down best teacher I have EVER had!!!!
HE IS A GREAT TEACHER! He is a very helpful teacher. H.w. isn't graded but it helps you practice. Quizzes are pretty simple, tests are a lil bit harder but he prepares you enough. The only thing i wish he would do is give a test review instead of giving the concepts on the test. But he is an awesome teacher regardless!
His lectures and quizzes never matched his exam! Unless you are really good in math and understand the underlying concepts of math, you will NOT earn an A, and will barely pass the course if you study hard! I aced all quzzes, but barely passed exams even after feeling comfortable with the material. Not recommended if you do not conceptualize math!
I would recommend Boris to anyone who has a passion for math. A passing interest will probably lead to failure. He is very helpful and makes himself available as much as possible outside of class to provide help. Take advantage of his office hours because he'll give you some great practice material that is likely to appear on the tests.
He is the best math professor in Valencia after Vogel. He explains problems crystal clear, and unlike many crazy math professors, he speaks slowly and shows you how to approach problems step by step. Very organized and neat. His tests are straight from homework. Plus, he is very nice person and very respectful, and he is French ;) I got an A!
Best math teacher I've had in a long time. Resparked my interest in math. He definitely loves what he does, and has a passion for math. He explains everything so well and will answer any seemingly silly questions you might have. Tests and fair, just do your homework!
hard tests, with no reviews for tests, soooo much hw, you will spend so much time doing hw. Dont take him!
HARD TESTS! No one can pass the tests. No study guide before the exam so you never know what's going to be on it. Take only if you are a math wiz.
Opens his office to any student who needs extra help and also organizes time outside of class for students to meet. His tests are fair(not difficult but not easy). It would be more helpful if he focused more on homework and test problems rather than proofs because the serve no purpose on most tests. Overall he is an awesome Professor and person.
Prof Nguyen is the best. Even though his tests can be harder than others, he is the most student focused professor I've ever had. If you want to succeed in the class he will give you beyond enough help to do so. Office hours, group study, prompt grades, etc....awesome guy!
Very good professor. Extremely helpful, nice and has great sense of humor! His tests are not easy, and he does not give much time. Like we had only 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete 12-15 problems. Be ready for his tests, he may include the material from Calculus I. His quizzes are easy. The professor very easy-going. TAKE HIM BUT READY TO STUDY!
AMAZING!!! This is the definition of what a teacher should be. He cares if his students learn and will spend all of lecture going over homework questions if need be. He is hilarious and easy going. Tests are extremely fair and very similar to the homework. A bit stringent in terms of extra credit, but hey it's not really necessary if you do the hw.
Boris is definitely one of the best professors at Valencia. He definitely cares about his students and will work around with you if you have any situations. Class-wise he is very thorough with his material. You definitely should not assume that you'll be a master of the material with just his lecture. Definitely you're gonna work for your grade.
He is such a great professor and is legitimately concerned with every student. He certainly helps you do well with very clear and concise lectures. His tests are not super easy, but with proper studying, getting an A in the course should not be a problem. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs to take this course.
I don't think there is a better professor to teach calculus. it is a hard course but he always does his best to make sure you understand the topic.
Nice person and good professor. Go ahead and take him. He likes to joke so his class was never boring, and he explains the material in a simple way. Tests were easy!
Great teacher, made me fall in love with math again.
Professor Nguyen is freakin' excellent people! Clear and encouraging in class! Even more so during office hours! Tests mostly consist of what is discussed during class. Take some time to study and you should do well! This professor wants you to succeed!
Boris is an amazing professor, I would take him again in a heart beat. I really enjoyed his class and his colorful humor. He's very helpful, usually has plenty of students during office hours. Gives you example problems to do during office hours, which help with tests and quizzes. Take him for any math course, you won't regret it!
Professor Nguyen is a great teacher! I learned so much! If you want an A do all the homework problems (which are optional and not collected) and go over his class examples after every class. He has office hours you can attend and he is very happy to help! He explains calculus very well and would take him again. Highly Recommended!!!
Professor Nguyen has been one of the best professors I have ever had! He gives you amazing feedback and tries his best to help you succeed in class. Make sure you do the homework assigned as well as the examples questions in lesson because it will make a huge difference.
Prof Nguyen is the best! Do the homework, read a little, and go to his office hours!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Put in the effort and you will receive the grade that you deserved. Simply a great teacher and would love to take again in a heart beat. funny guy too so you won't be bored in class. super helpful in class or in the office.
Definitely a professor who enjoys math and teaching, he teaches you the concepts and explains using the textbook. Fun professor to have. It is by no means an easy class, so homework is recommended. Would take him for calc 3 and D.E. when he has requested to teach the class.
Class was too easy. He gave out too much extra credit.
If you want an A in this class, pay attention, make sure to read through the notes before the tests, and do the homework problems (optional). The tests or quizzes are very similar to the notes.
Mr. Nguyen is definitely one of my favorite professors of my college career so far. He genuinely cares and is easily accessible outside of class. He takes the time to get to know you as a person and his lectures are concise, informative, and engaging. If you put in the effort to learn the material you will get an A.
Professor Nguyen is one of the best instructors I have ever had. He truly cares about his students and the subject. He is funny and keeps lectures interesting and everyone engaged. Definitely not easy but if you put in the effort he will help you earn the grade you want. His notes can be a little disorganized but you get used to it. Just take him
Chill & accessible outside class, I think he is a good professor to learn math from. He truly cares about his students and would like his students to learn and succeed. D.E. was bearable with him, he kept it plain and simple and methodical just as how it should be. I highly recommend Prof. Nguyen.
Professor Boris is great I just wish I practiced more math for his class so I can pull off an A. His test are very straight forward however, do not expect any study guides, as webassign will be your study guide which is good and bad. There were pop quizzes, then the rest are on webassign. There is no HW but key to pass do the online questions on WA
Professor Nguyen's class was made up of 4 exams, a final which replaces your lowest test grade and online quizzes which should "cushion" your grade. If you pay attention in class, study from the quizzes, couple book problems, and notes until you understand the concept... you should earn an A. He is an AMAZING teacher, really funny and French.
He is the best professor I've ever taken in my whole life. If you are committed to actually learn I highly recommend taking him. The best way to pass the class is to go to his office everyday, he will personally help you clear any difficulty you are having in calc 2.
Professor Nguyen is a good professor when you can get a hold of him. He explains things clearly and is very good at honing in what you do not understand. But his texts can be difficult. His final he put stuff on there he told us would not be there. He is not very good at responding to emails and misses office hours without warning.
Test are fair. Optional hwk and detailed lecture notes. Very good explainer. My only complaint is the webassign quizzes can be annoying when you type a wrong number by mistake and ur quiz grade takes a drastic dip. You'll do well if you find time to do the optional hwk. Final replaces ur lowest test, may drop quizzes to boost ur grade. Not hard.
Great Professor. You will learn a lot as long as you don't skip class . You must listen and take notes. He explains the topic very well. You should try to do homework even if it's not graded. It is very helpful for your learning. The Professor cares for his students so do not hesitate to ask questions before class , in class, or office hours.
Professor Nguyen was the best professor I've ever had in my life. A 2 and a half hour math class sounds like torture but it was always great with him! He is passionate about what he's teaching and truly cares about his students' success. This is an extremely difficult class but professor Nguyen provides all the tools you need. 10/10
Honestly the best professor I've ever had... and I'm a student at UCF! He's very encouraging and seeks the best for all his students. He actually cares and is willing to help you if you put in the effort. Tests are hard no doubt, but it's calculus 2, almost expected.
This has to be the best professor at Valencia, no joke. If you actually ask him for help do so, he is very understanding, and willing to help no matter what. Calc 2 isn't easy, and many people will fail because they usually take Phys1 at the same time. Overall, grade heavy was on exams and quizzes online. Quizzes fairly okay, didnt relate to exams.
Professor Nguyen was an amazing professor! He is very clear in his lectures and provides great help and feedback when asked. He made the Calc. I topics easier to understand than I thought, and he really cares that all of his students do well and have their questions answered. He also handled the Coronavirus pandemic situation very well.
Professor Nguyen is the best math professors I have ever had!!! Lectures were recorded but I highly recommend to attend them since you will actually learn (he won't call on you). Take this class !
350 characters isnt enough to tell you how amazing Professor Nguyen is. I started out in Dev Math 1 and had a different Professor for every math class. Out of the 9 different math Professors Ive had, Nguyen is the best! He really reignited my enjoyment of math. You will learn so much from him. He truly cares about his students and their success.
Professor Nguyen is great. He genuinely cares about his students and teaches towards the grade; that is, he teaches exactly what he wants you to learn and explains how to get the best grade possible, and what he looks for when grading. He's super nice and fun to talk to. My class with him was the best class I've ever taken.
good professor
GREAT Professor to take the class seriously or not he will help you
I LOVE HIM!!!! He is so great, I got a B because I did not take the final! This class is hard but he is SO willing to help! Best prof ever!
One of the sweetest professors that I've ever had. I took calc 1 2 years before calc 2 and professor Nguyen did an amazing job at helping me catch up and now I feel very comfortable in the class. He really cares about his students and is very approachable. Strongly recommend this professor!!!
I LOVE PROFESSOR NGUYEN, the man is a King. I definitely struggle in the class but that's on me for not spending as much time as I should have. However, he understood where I came from and gave me extensions on quizzes. Super sweet and gives really good feedback. He also responds to emails fast, which is great.
Only graded tests and quizzes. Take that how you will. Recorded lectures are great. DE is a difficult course, but if you pay attention to lectures, take notes, and do the HW as practice, you will pass.
Professor Nguyen is a very valuable professor at Valencia. He teaches math in a way that seems more "old-school" or traditional, but truly he just has a very good understanding of the real nature and spirit of academia. It is also very invigorating when he shares his knowledge, as he is well-studied and knows the field of math, as well as arts.
Professor Nguyen was an amazing professor through my time I took him for Calculus II, his lectures can seem long at times and complicated when he would go through proofs of certain formulas however, most of the sections from within the textbook are so much easier to understand after his lectures. Very quick responder to messages and understanding
Prof Nguyen is the best! He is so kind, funny, and his teaching style is very interactive and easy to understand. When you need help he will help you and when you think his grading was unfair you can ask him to take another look at your tests. You need to study but its calc 2, what do you expect? He wants you to get an A. TAKE HIM! HE IS AMAZING!
Overall a great professor that is very caring. It is a hard class nonetheless but made easier by Professor Nguyen.
This professor is special, and while my grade is not what I would consider my ideal, it is not indicative of the respect I have for Professor Nguyen. Attending office hours is a pleasure, and never once did I feel I had asked a wrong or silly question. He truly cares for his students, and if you show dedication and respect, he will respond in kind.
I would definitely recommend Professor Nguyen. You're graded by 4 exams (including a cumulative final) and quizzes. Retakes are provided for the first 3 exams but not the final. Exams are a bit tough but doable, he provides a lot of partial credit when grading them. This Professor really wants you to pass this class. Study well and you will pass!
Prof. Nguyen is not only a great professor, he is a great person. He really wants his students to pass, quizzes and test are not easy but not ridiculous. He is super helpful in his office hours, he WANTS students to visit office hrs. If you don't choose Prof. Nguyen for any of his available classes you are making a mistake, take his class!!!!!
this man is the best human i know. he really cares. he also rounded me up to a c when i was close to failing.
Professor Nguyen is a caring and dedicated instructor. While the course can be challenging, his interactive teaching style and willingness to provide extra help make it manageable. Using resources like unstuck ai alongside the textbook proved very useful for my study prep.
Professor Nguyen is one of the kindest and most understanding professors Ive ever had. Apart from this, he does detailed lectures with tons of useful information. He responds very quickly, even when I had to pause work due to an emergency overseas. He gives credit even when you try on assignments. Would have loved to take future courses with him.
Cares a LOT about his students. He gives office hours after class and online so you can ask questions and practice. He is slow paced, but makes sure you are fully understanding the content without breaches. He will give you quizzes throughout the semester to see how you're doing and gives you amazing feedback. For tests: you get points for trying!
TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!!! He truly cares about his students and wants them to pass. His lectures are easy to understand and he is very accessible! He also does office hours which are very informative and he answers every question you may have. His feedback is also very good and he gives you points on exams for just trying!
Nguyen skips steps and makes so many mistakes when he lectures. He wastes too much time talking about himself. Uses expensive textbook and homework platform. Tests are very long.
All of his tests are based on the quizzes that he will give, the occasional practice test that he gives, and the lectures that he posts. Do the homework, watch the important part of the lectures (where he is actually doing questions), and do the quizzes and you will be fine. Gives partial credit extremely easily on tests, so always try to think.
Traditional math class with 3 test and a final, the final replaces the lowest test grade. Great professor overall and easy to access at all hours. Does not curve but grades leniently. Recommend him 100% will take him again if I can.
Made calc 2 seems way easier than calc 1. He truly cares that you learn and will do anything to help. His test are without cheat sheets but he makes them simple enough where you dont need them at all. ( gives lots of points for even trying) He wants you to succeed more than anyone!!! Please take him!
Incredible professor. He gives clear expectations for assessments and provides some of the best lectures I have seen. He clearly cares about his students and will go above and beyond to help you. If you simply watch his lectures and do the homework, not only will you pass this class, you will excel. Professor Nguyen makes this subject simple.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
36%
Textbook Required
50%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
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Rating Trend
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+0.44 avg changeRatings by Course
MATH1105
5.0
(1)MAT1033
5.0
(1)PRECAL
5.0
(1)COLLEGEALGEBRA
5.0
(1)ALGALG
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MAT1105
5.0
MAC2203
5.0
MAC016
4.0
MAC2232
4.0
MAC1114
4.0