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“Really heavy accent can't understand him sometimes”
MATH1442 - 2.0 rating“This professor is hard to understand and he rushes”
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Professor Babu is about the student, and cares about our grades. He listens and responds to his students directly or personally. Professor Babu keeps his class' attention with humor and a straight face. He has an accent but after a few classes it goes away. Professor Babu cares deeply about his students grades I would take his class again!
He doesn't explain anything very well and makes you feel stupid if you still don't get it. Really heavy accent can't understand him sometimes. Lectures are too long with very few examples. Thinks the whole class is stupid if they bomb a test when he clearly doesn't explain anything well enough for them to understand. Not very helpful either.
This professor is hard to understand and he rushes. You will have to work very hard to understand the material if you're not good at math. Makes it uncomfortable to ask questions. He demotivates you to work, if the class doesn't do well on a test he makes you feel stupid. I would not recommended this professor.
My only compliment is that the amount of homework was completely reasonable. Not fluent in English, which makes statistics a LOT harder than it needs to be, esp. if English isn't your 1st language either. Reluctant to stop and explain things sometimes. Lots of "Right? Isn't it. Okay? So..." Not a bad guy though, has a sense of humor.
only reads off powerpoint goes too fast and by the first test you aren't gonna know anything
Combination of speaking fast and having an accent make it difficult to understand. No notes for tests is tough in pre cal. Test problems are worst case scenario type, usually unlike anything practiced or gone over.
Reluctance to repeat past lessons discourages students from asking questions. Does not explain lessons clear enough due to language barrier. Majority of my learning was done in the tutoring centers outside of class.
Easy. Homework after every class. Make the class interesting.
Just remember to do your homework and you should be ok. Reading the chapters will also help.
Professor is an amazing teacher. Some people have complained about his accent but it's really not that noticeable, and even if it was, he is such a brilliant teacher it wouldn't matter. He lives and breathes arithmetic and I'm really grateful to have had him as a teacher. I definitely recommend his classes.
If you are taking him for liberal art math find another professor. He makes the class difficult and assumes students should know the topics. It is a hard class and you have to work at home to understand. However, there are no homework but you better do all the exercises from the textbook if you want to pass the class.
Quite simply, he's a true professor in the sense that he doesn't believe education is a business. He believes it to. He finds it to be an integral part of a society and its people which is why he is so willing to help you understand the material. He does whatever it takes to assist and has a very compassionate attitude towards the student body.
Math 1414 is considered one of the hardest courses at Vista and rightly so. However, Mr. Babu makes it quite hard to learn. If you do not know something, he says you should have learned it in 0320. High schoolers beware of taking this class. His only motivational efforts was to say "50% of the students who take this class, FAIL!".
He's not good
If you are strong in math I would take. Math is my weakness, so I struggled. He teaches very fast and and moves on quickly. If you are struggling in math I wouldn't recommend. hw everyday and has pop quizzes. Test are okay if you study and understand material. No extra credit given. Overall poor teacher to me, also goes off topic for examples alot
He has a very thick accent and is hard to understand. Often goes off topic and moves along lessons fairy quickly. If you aren't good math I wouldn't take him, he teaches fast and isn't that great if you struggle in math.
Online class but he offers review sessions that are worth it. A lot of people do not go and miss out on extra credit and chance to get any questions answered.
I took this class online but I have taken 2 reviews with him in person. He's really funny and energetic and gives in depth explanations to help you understand the material. Some people mention his accent but I understood him just fine. The only reason I'm not taking him this summer is because of scheduling conflicts with work.
Tests on information that is not taught in class. Excuses are not tolerated, every class day is a different lesson, no review.
He moves extremely quickly through the material and can be impatient with questions or lack of understanding. He does not review, and expects you to have a strong grasp of the foundational concepts taught before this class. If you struggle with math, this is not the professor for you. He can be negative about American students work ethic.
You basically teach yourself. Doesn't explain thing, talks down to you. He spent too much time on easy things at start of semester, then tried to cram all the difficult stuff at the end. This meant he skipped large sections in notes cause there was no time, but still tested on it even though it was never actually covered and nobody understood it.
Despite what others have said, Mr. Babu is an amazing professor. I think people are more upset with Math being hard more than anything. His accent doesn't interfere with his teachings, it's Math not English and he speaks perfect English. He is very smart, willing to help, and as long as you do the HW and don't miss class you will pass no problem.
Very motivational his subjects are a little challenging, but he doesn't give up on anyone and he pushes us to be better but on some subjects he skips steps which makes it difficult.
A great learning experience and he will show you the shortcuts you need. Mr. Babu expects you to do the homework because Math is about repetition. Expect University level teaching, he will prepare you for harder classes if you want to learn. Obviously I'm taking 0320 so math is not my forte. He made my 17 year school hiatus fun and engaging.
GREAT TEACHER, HE MAKES SURE YOU UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL . ASKS SEVERAL TIMES IF OU ARE GETTING IT . PREPARES YOU FOR THE EXAM AND QUIZZES.
WORST INSTRUCTOR PERIOD. Avoid at all costs, avoid the online class, avoid his face, avoid everything about him. Doesn't answer emails, doesn't answer on Canvas, doesn't explain anything. How he got a positive rating for anything is baffling. The end of his career will be a benefit to educations a whole. Wish I could rate lower than 1.
I am not sure why Professor Babu was given some negative feedback. He was great! Math is my worst subject and he took the time to help me despite the fact that I took his course online and not in person. I enjoyed the review sessions and extra credit he offered! I will take his class again.
This course was part of an accelerated college algebra class. If you don't know factoring polynomials, you might have difficulty. The class is 4 weeks long. His grading methods are a little strange, he doesn't check every problem on your HW, just 1-2 problems. he is a great teacher during lecture. The only negative is his grading methods.
Professor Babu gives very clear instruction and makes the work very easy to understand, but make sure you are paying attention to everything :) He is not very strict on attendance, he knows life happens, just warn him ahead of time. It wouldn't be a good idea to skip a math class anyway. I would recommend Prof. Babu :)
Mr. Babu always has a lot of energy in every class and is very explainitory. He is very good with making sure everyone understands what topic we are on and offers help on homework in class. The homework is extremely easy considering it's from the 1314 packet! I'd recommend this professor.
He is good at teaching, just difficult to understand how he wants problems solved.
Great professor
Great choice as professor! You won't regret it! Easy to learn and lectures are very easy to understand.
Sometimes difficult to understand, but this class is super easy
This professor is sometimes difficult to understand but it's an easy course.
He teaches okay but not the best.
Really great professor, really gives good lectures and is very helpful if someone is stuck on a question. He makes class fun at times with some jokes and respects the class.
Goes fast, needs to slow down for the students to take in information. Wish we could do maybe just Odds for Hw but he gives it us all of it. Its barring when we have 100 question hw. Would like to see more group work in the class. Barely adapts to the class of students. He can be funny and make jokes with a serious face so its funny.
My professor is very specific about the details of math and knows when and where most of us get stuck to a question, so he helps us understand why the math can be difficult and that's when he helps us out more to get through the math problem.
As long as you do the work, the class should be alright. it's a little of a challenge but stay on top of work and you'll pass!
Great at teaching math.
Lots of work but I managed, as for the test, I've taken 2 so far and there was only 1-5, so u could only miss one and pass it. although, solmetimes he will give you extra points for the test so it helps. He answered my questions when i had them. Sometimes he cant get to me b/c there r other students n short time
He is overall a good professor, if you do not understand something he will help you out if you ask. He has a thick accent but it is bearable and will get used to it. He teaches very well and I comprehend everything that he teaches. He is a tough grader so watch out about that.
Mr. Babu is a hilarious professor who cares about his students. He goes at an acceptable pace when teaching and constantly checks in with students to make sure everybody is understanding. If a student is having a problem he will gladly help the student to better understand. Homework is designed to help the student practice the material. 10/10.
Good pace
Will explain problems if you dont understand.
Good lectures but if you miss a day you can miss a lot of the possible answers or explanations that you may need to know for the test. Goes through all the problems and gives lots of examples step by step
He'll show you where you went wrong and how to fix it. Shows you ways to get the solution quicker.
This professor is very nice and funny. He is very helpful with any questions. His teaching is on point. You must work for your grade though!!
Honestly you just need to work for your grade it's not handed to you. Which is how it's supposed to be.
MRBabu is a teacher that gets the point across but ensures that everyone is able to understand the class materials as well Great teacher has some jokes that speed up the time Some times he talks loud
Easy to keep up with, you would have to try really hard to fail.
He's a good teacher....
Very respectful
This was the best math class I've ever taken in college because Mr. Babu did more than just lecture. During every class, we had time set apart to try problems on our own and with the people in our group. I've never experienced this in any other math class. This was helpful, especially because afterwords he would go around to see how we were doing.
Amazing math teacher, was really considerate of students and If we ever need help he told us to ask and hed help us. His lectures were very explained and always made sure the students understood what we were learning! Recommend this professor!
Good instructor, fun class
Mr. Babu is a wonderful professor who cares dearly about his students. He's passionate about math and he gets really excited to teach it! He has a great sense of humor but yet stern. He wants his student to excel and to persevere to the next level in math. He wants the best for everyone!
Mr. Babu has a great way of teaching the class and makes me feel more comfortable with learning. I have always been fearful of math, but Mr. Babu makes me eager to learn.
Hes fair.
Awesome professor
Talks too fast
He's very funny and ask if he's going to fast. Easy to learn if you come to class.
Good teacher, works with you, nice
He is very informative and he makes sure everyone understands the information before he moves on.
he's cool. and funny
He gives random analogies that aren't always applicable but are funny. It changes the tempo of the class briefly enough to regain focus.
Mr. Badu is a very good professor. His lectures are straight forward and he is always willing to help.
taking his flex 0100/1314 class. explains things well and asks if everyone understands after each problem. helpful
Very helpful towards this subject and knowledgeable about math 10/10 great teacher
I really liked Mr. babu class. He's a really nice guy and a great teacher! He makes sure everyone is on pace and if you have problems he would personally help you and explains everything so well.
Doesnt talk slow keeps you engage in the lesson
He's a good teacher, goes over the work and will help you catch up and understand what ever you don't get.
I'm not a student who loves math, but this specific class was easy to pass as long as you attended every class, paid attention and completed your homework. There is only a packet that is due within a few weeks and the lectures are informative and easy to follow. Awesome teacher and very funny!
Hes great at explaining step by step and really helps you understand difficult problems. Hes a great professor!!
Professor Babu has a well thought out curriculum. His class has been filled with knowledge and learning tools that I have found useful. He incorporates humor in his in person lessons reviews, which is always a nice surprise.
Good class to get you ready for the next level of Math. By use of textbook I am referring to the use of the online math lab. I HIGHLY recommend that you attend the in-class review session; good tips face-to-face that you don't get through the online materials.
Such a great sense of humor and really cares about your ability to solve all the problems. I'd happily take a course from him again if need be. There is a lot of homework but it's relatively easy if you pay attention to the lectures.
He goes through everything super fast and seems really annoyed when you stop to ask questions. He spent a very long time on all the basic things, then tried to cram all the more difficult things at the end and doesn't spend a lot of time explaining them. Be ready to spend a large chunk of time in the tutoring lab every day just to pass.
DO NOT TAKE HIM! VERY RUDE! HE GOES VERY FAST! GETS ANNOYED FOR EVERYTHING! ALWAYS SAYS RUDE COMMENTS ABOUT AMERICANS!
Those "GOOD" comments down there are not real, I feel like he wrote them! WORST!
He's okay, not bad but not the best, you still learn so that's all that matters.
Lots of unwarranted negative reviews. Professor Babu does make you work, but recognizes and rewards hard work. I asked (a ton) of dumb questions and never felt ostricized. He gladly explained everything I was uncertain of. I met with him several times during his office hours and never had difficulty scheduling a meeting. TAKE PROFESSOR BABU!
Mr. Babu is a great professor. To sum it all up, he is very respectful, a fair grader, engaging, intelligent obviously, and accessible outside of class and responds very quickly to emails. During lectures, he ALWAYS asks if we have questions before moving on. He has been one of my fav professors. TAKE HIM. Im glad I did. ASK Qs & BE PROACTIVE.
I took this professor last semester. He does talk fast but as students it's you're responsibility to let him know. He does provide students many opportunities to help you pass the class. However, when it comes to his tests/quizzes, the material he taught in his class may not look the same on the tests.
Great professor! Explains math in a way for everyone to understand. He was real funny and brightens your mood. He answers all your questions. Test are easy!
Mr. Babu is a GREAT professor! Explains math in a way for everyone to understand and will go in depth with any material you may not understand. He was real funny, test's are easy if you pay attention and do homework!
Great teacher and extremely smart. He knows what hes doing and teaches good. If you dont get something he will stay after class and help you out. If you do your work show up to class everyday and study study you should have no problem passing the class. Hes actually a really funny guy, his lectures are not boring! Would definitely recommended!
Awesome guy; hilarious, and motivating! He really cares about his students and does an excellent job. I know math is not for everyone so everybody's experience with its difficulty will be different, but if you apply yourself, you should have no problem. I especially recommend this 0410 course for anyone who hasn't touched a math problem in years.
This professor was amazing! He was caring and provided inspiration and motivation to help you achieve your goal. I had serious doubts about math during the eight week semester, but he gave me the confidence to do this class. I highly respect the fact that he will give you every opportunity to succeed, but you must do the work. Recommend this class
Chill
Ok, so DON'T be scared of the tags I wrote. He's pretty chill, and though there isn't really any extra credit that I can remember, he may let a high B become an A for your final score. He's very nice, and accessible outside of class (though may respond later than sooner). The class is VERY straightforward, but there is a LOT of homework and tests.
This is the WORST professor i have ever had. i took him for an online math class and we had over 25 assignments due with an extensive note taking on every assignment that was mandatory. DO NOT take this professor if you are taking other classes, he consumes all your time. I even reached out per email for help and he NEVER responded. TERRIBLE.
Mr. Babu was a fine instructor. His grading and expectations were clear, and did not waiver throughout the semester. There was a lot of work, but let's get real - this is Math. Math is a lot of work. Mr. Babu was quick to respond to emails, and when I was on campus for finals, he took the time to advise me on my go-forward math plan.
While I am not good at math, I did enjoy and learn from most of this course. I only really had issues with one of the sections. As it did not make sense as to why it is bieng taught in any course, not just this one.
you get back what you give in to this class. He sends materials out. Takes notes, and write down your assignments because you turn it in at the end of the semester for 5% of your grade. It's all online. Quizzes go off reviews. repetitive but you remember the material. Will take a few hours a week to complete assignments. Weekly tests. EASY A
The most strict professor I've ever had, treats his online class like a full-time job, if you're already employed 40 hours+ a week, don't sign up for his class. Granted the material is there to study, he will take up all your time with all the homework, quizzes, and discussions he assigns that contribute little to your total grade. He's test heavy
Mr. Babu is a decent professor, A lot of homework, yes but it does help you learn the material. I am not the best at math but managed to easily pass the class with an A. Provides extra credit for midterm/final. Worth taking if you need to take MATH 0410
Prof Babu repeatedly threatens to drop you for literally anything. Requires specific software not available to everyone, chrome book users beware.
Online class with no lectures or videos and just constant homework from the book/online website. You teach yourself and he offers no help.
Professor Babu definitely wrote all of the 5 star reviews on this page lol, he is terrible DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU ARE TAKING OTHER CLASSES OR WORK A LOT. He gives you a huge workload with no consideration that you have other classes or work. Barely helps if you have questions or concerns. I regret taking his class. Wouldnt recommend him.
Professor Babu was the worst experience with a professor I have had. He is not graceful does not care to put the student first and only is concerned about Math- not teaching MAth. Maybe would do better with a higher level of teaching rather than introductory MAth. Dont take this course if you have a full-time job or a family to tend to.
Professor clearly tried his best. However, the course is very difficult and he is hard to understand. He also struggles at making students feel like they're heard when questions are rather than making them feel stupid for having a question.
Final exam was worth 40% of the final grade. I had a steady B+ throughout the whole course but then failed my final exam due to test anxiety and therefore failed the whole class. If you are not strong at math and have any kind of testing anxiety do not take this class. Now I have to retake it again in the fall, this time with a different professor.
Do not take this unless youre good at math. He barely responded to emails. He would never help me with questions I had for anything in general and was always vague. and i could barely understand anything he would explain. Not good.
He's not bad, but it takes a bit to understand his lectures. Most of the time I had to refer to other sources in order to understand the topics we are studying. I wouldn't take his class if you already have a difficult time with math.
I took him as a flex online class and it was miserable!!! His lectures are so bad and he's constantly telling us to ask questions but he makes fun of you when you do. I had to learn all of the material through the "help me solve this" feature on the homeworks. Wouldn't recommend taking him especially as a flex class.
This was the worst professor I have ever had. He is not clear on the required work for the class and he requires you to use a website that is not available to everyone. He is very rude to students that ask questions when they are confused about the material and has even yelled at students in class when they ask for help. DO NOT take his class!
Professor Babu gives really good feedback and can help you a lot if you don't understand the material. There is a lot of homework but it's to better you and help you on the midterm and final. Pay attention, do your homework, and study and you will be fine.
This was one of the worst professors I've ever had by far. The class was easy given the subject. But I would not recommend him to anyone. His class is so confusing and told us to download and use other sites and software just to finish things like homework and not one of us used the textbook at all. Do not take this class with this professor.
I have no doubt that Mr. Babu is a good teacher, and the fault lies with myself alone. I havent done a math class since high school and the material was very difficult for me to learn and understand. The other students seem to be receptive to his lectures, so I'm going to withdraw and take the prerequisite math class. Overall grade is test heavy.
This is the worst professor Ive ever had. He is not clear on directions and when you ask for clarification he just repeats his original directions. So much homework but does nothing towards your grade. Hes ridiculous about his proctoring, for the final you are to place your phone where he can somehow see you, your desk, and your computer screen
AVOID HIS ONLINE CLASS LIKE THE PLAGUE! Responds to emails late, the final exam is worth 40% of your grade; meanwhile the assignments are worth close to nothing (regardless of how tedious and time-consuming they are to complete). You can do well most of the semester and do mediocre on the final or even the other exams and BOOM, say goodbye to an A!
DO NOOOOTTT TAKE HIM!!!! I'm currently in the middle of his online class and he gives endless amounts of homework that doesn't put a dent in your grade. You can do great on all of the homework and discussions but as soon as you get a low quiz or exam grade you are failing dramatically. The notes don't match the videos he puts out for you either.
He is very impatient! He does not know how to explain things and he makes you work for it. He will give you loads of homework and assignments. I have a 3 inch binder and 1 inch full of assignments.
We used ALEKS, and every time something messed up he told me to call customer service, which is fair, but every time I called the customer service it would always be something that he was doing wrong. Other than that the class was fine.
He is a stickler for everything. The math lab will be your best friend if you have this professor.
Not a good teacher. He isnt a nice teacher. Hard to understand. Dont take his class, you better off taking someone else.
Dont take him. Would not recommend.
Dont take his class. Take someone else.
Prof. Babu gives 10 points of extra credit for every exam if you participate in the exam review and the online review. He provides valuable face time and works through any issues with any problems you have until you understand. I can genuinely say that I learned a lot. It's only three students out of 27 participated. You have to do the work.
I think that he has grown as a professor from past experiences. Does grade heavy on testing but if you do the work in the class you will pass the test.
Despite being a tough grader, the professor did an excellent job teaching us. We were repeatedly asked if we had any questions. Also, he provides Zoom meetings if we need help with exams or homework.
DO THE EXTRA CREDIT!
His class is very lecture heavy so be prepared to have a notebook and writing utensils every time you come to class, About 70% of the class is lecture but if you do the homework and participate you should pass the class since he offers tons of extra credit opportunities
Mr. Babu made Elementary Algebra super simple and tolerable. He is nice, understanding and has a very good teaching style in my opinion. He always explains things really well and teaches at a perfect pace. He gives A LOT of opportunities for extra credit. Mr. Babu is very patient and respectful when it comes to students asking questions. 10/10
He was very fast paced, somedays we would learn 3 different topics and next class have a quiz on it. I would deff take advantage of the extra credit for completing the exam review since that can possibly help you pass the class. He's very strict as well.
Mr. Babu is a good professor. Make sure you attend all the classes and you will be ok. He is always willing to help you with understanding the assignment or lectures for that day. All you have to do is ask. Make sure you make appointments with him if you need help. He truly does provide all the information you need to pass the class.
Amazing Professor. I loved his class, and he made it really easy to understand and be successful. If I have to take anymore math classes, I will only be signing up for Professor Babu. I highly recommend him.
The class does require you to spend a lot of time doing notes and homework but the professor has great notes and its easy to follow if you participate. Extra credit is helpful. Definitely helped me prepare for my current math course.
Prof Babu was AMAZING! He provides extra credit opportunities and conducts reviews for the exams to ensure that you understand what you're learning. He gives you all the tools you need to succeed, the rest is up to you. I would highly recommend his class, especially to anyone that isn't great at math, like me.
Mr. Babu was a great teacher who would give you ever chance to get the best grade possible. The lessons were well thought out and the reviews were great. If you ever had an issue with anything regarding the class ranging from questions about the class to questions about how to do a problem Mr. Babu is quick to respond and a thorough teacher.
Professor Babu was amazing. He truly wants everyone to succeed in this class. He answers any questions you have and makes sure you understand before moving on. The review sessions before exams were really helpful. Wonderful teacher. Highly recommend.
Just don't
If you want to cry, and not have a life then this is a class for you.
Hard class if you're not good w/math. Cried a lot. Required notes and they're not allowed on quizzes or exams. Lockdown browser for quizzes and exams, only 2 quizzes don't require it. Quiz and exam heavy for grading hw grade doesn't help if you fail quizzes. Extra credit is offered by Zoom meetings for reviews, hard to attend if you have work.
Professor Babu is great - really wants students to succeed. Lots of extra credit and review sessions. Used unstuck study for exam prep - really helpful alongside the free textbook.
Great professor.
He was a great professor. Im not that great at math but his lectures were understandable and if students didn't understand something he was eager to explain the concept more thoroughly and double checking if the student understood it. He encourages students to ask questions and offers extra student constantly throughout the course.
Babu does not want you to fail. As long as you pay attention in class and take notes (which he provides) you will do fine on quizzes/tests. There's usually plenty of time in class or after to ask him for questions and he is helpful in explaining math concepts. My high school math was bad, but now I can say I'm good at math and ready for 1414.
The professor assigned a lot of work, & I learned more from the tutoring lab than from him. He scheduled a couple of quizzes for Monday and Wednesday but had both on the same day & didn't seem to care. On the plus side, he offered extra credit for questions and assignments, which helped me pass with tutor support.
I had professor Babu for my fall semester 2024 and if could I would take this class again! though sometimes intimidating he truly wants you to learn the material! always make sure if there's any questions that need to be answered, and offers extra points on the exam if the exam review is completed! :) very experienced professor.
Unfortunately, I consider PearsonMathLab to be my instructor after completing this course. Due to it being an online class, I didn't expect much. But I can confidently say that Mr. Babu did not teach, instead he relied on our software and videos from the 90s to do that for him. Finally, he disregarded the blatant cheating on the final he proctored.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
91%
Textbook Required
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