3.2

Constantin Arne

Mathematics - Broward College (all campuses)

3.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
50%
Would Retake
86
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

50%

Would Retake

86

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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86 total ratings

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What Students Say

Do not, and I repeat do not take him for anything

MAT0024 - 1.0 rating

Thick accent hard to understand

MAT1033 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B+

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
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B+ (3)
A (3)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(5)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 15 reported grades
B: 5
B+: 3
A: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
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MAT0012
Jul 2, 2007

No Comments

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MAT0012
Aug 17, 2007

He is a good one. He help students a lot. He does not pass you but he helps you pass. He knows what he is teaching. He is kind of cool

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MATH0012
Aug 21, 2007

I don't who said this professor was good because he is not. He is the worse ever. I do not recommend anyone to take his class. He is rude and he does not know how to teach.

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MAT0012
Aug 23, 2007

I finally found a math teacher to help me understand math

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MAT0012
Sep 9, 2007

ALL THE GOOD COMENTS THAT YOU SEE IS PROBABLY FROM THE PROFESSOR HIMSELF BECAUSE I DONT THINK A STUDENT WOULD HAVE ANYTHING POSITIVE TO SAY ABOUT HIM. HE IS THE WORSE EVER, DO NOT TAKE HIM.

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MAT0012
Sep 14, 2007

I got a C but it was me. He gave points for attendance; he gave extra credit; he gave take home tests; he replaced lowest grades with better; he gave points for homework; he answered all questions

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MAT0012
Sep 15, 2007

I can tell he is a nice teacher. Before the final more than half of the students passed. He helped students a lot. He is always available to students

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MAT0012
Sep 15, 2007

I am taking a class now with the teacher. The semester just started. No No No, he is not the guy some people described before me. He is a nice guy. We need 501 points to pass he already gave us 75 free points for attendance and homework. He gives extra credit and my first test was really fair.Do not pass does not mean teacher's fault

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MAT0012
Sep 24, 2007

auful, does not now how to teach, wont give you good grades, very confusing.

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MAT0012
Sep 24, 2007

if you are wiling to havethe worse time of your life and don't want to pass your class, YES this is the teacher you want other wise run for your life.

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MATH0012
Sep 28, 2007

I think this professor is writing positive comments about himself because he does not explain things correctly and if you ask for help he thinks you should know the answer. It's not about just passing the class it's about gaining knowlege. If you want to learn and PASS math do not take him.

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MAT0012
Oct 3, 2007

This teacher is really helful. Points for attendance, points for homework, take-home exam, extra credit. A lot of exercises on board.

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MAT0012
Oct 22, 2007

He helped a lot. He practiced a lot. He answered all questions. He knows what he is doing. I have no problem to recommend him to any body

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MAT0012
Nov 2, 2007

Professor Arne is a good professor. One of his good quality is that he is really patient. He wants everybody to pass. He gives us a lot of possibilities. A lot of extra credit.

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MAT0012
Nov 11, 2007

A lot of extra credit. Attendence not mandatory: good for me, working. I like him. I will take him for any math class he teaches.

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MAT0012
Nov 19, 2007

He cannot be better. His accent is not really a problem.

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MAT0012
Nov 23, 2007

His exam is 100 percent the same as his review (just different numbers)

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MAT0012
Dec 11, 2007

Nice guy, I only showed up for half the classes and got an A+ but math is my subject, I was hungover during the placement test. He is the lab head so if you ever need anything he is easy to find and will help you. He has a heavy accent so listen close and he messes up and erases alot. Doesn take attendance but lab is a must. Id recommend him :-)

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MAT0012
Dec 19, 2007

I recommend him to every body. He is easy, attendance is not mandatory. He gives extra credit a lot. His accent is not a problem.

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MAT0012
Jan 11, 2008

He is a nice guy and a good teacher. I did not like the fact that the homework was on the computer. I really did not like that.

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MAT1101
Jul 4, 2008

Very strict with all policies such as attendance,tardies and lab hours. Requieres 2 hours of lab per week and he did not allow for me to make up an hour that i missed. States" I will give no extra points to helpyou pass" You better work youre butt off to pass his class.

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MAT0012
Oct 3, 2008

I wouldnt recommend him because of the homework. The class is easy but he gives insane amount of HW

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MAT0012
Nov 1, 2008

DO NOT TAKE HIM! he gives too much homework and he's late to class everyday and complain's if we're late! and too many test/lab quizes/and his own quiz..hes very helpful but not easy on the labor

5.0
2.0
MAT0012
Nov 14, 2008

I recommend him to anyone who wants to learn. Not afraid of questions. Knows everthing related to math

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2.0
MAT0012
Nov 14, 2008

I had him this semester. I will take him again next semester for MAT 0024. I learned so much with him. He is the kind of teacher who wants everybody to learn. Extra credit for attendance. Extra credit for lab. He helps a lot to pass.

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MAT0012
Nov 15, 2008

He his a good guy. He cares about students. Very hepful. Always ask for questions. Works around to make sure every we all understand.

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MAT0024
Nov 18, 2008

never responded to emails or questions regarding work. had a hard time understanding him in result i withdrew from the class

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2.0
MAT0024
Nov 23, 2008

This is my second math course with him. I which I could find someone like him for my next math course. I recommend him to who want to learn. Not afraid of questions. Extra credit. If you try he will never let you down. Strict. Accent does not matter.

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MAT0012
May 13, 2009

The guy is just mean! He should have been a drill Srgt. not a professor. If you see him in lab run! He thinks he owns the place is very moody and not flexible at all. He only counts lab hrs done the days he chooses,makes the worst faces and tolerates nothing. Worst prof ever and terrible person. :( :( :(

2.0
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MAC1101
Jul 21, 2009

Do not take this professor! The test are not even similar to the homework and nothing even relates to the book. He gets angry if you answer a question in class wrong or even ask a question. He laughed at me when I asked for help on what to study for the test since nothing he gave us helped.

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MAC1105
Aug 12, 2009

I've read past reviews from prior to 2009 & it seemed like this guy was a decent professor. That is no longer the case. He was just horrible! offered little help. Kept telling us that we "wanted to fail, because we chose to take his class in the summer" Just horrible! tests are nothing like the reviews he gives you so don't even bother.

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MAT1033
Aug 15, 2009

Horrible professor, is not helpful at all, does not respond to email, even though I tried my best in class, and did all extra credit I still failed the class. He gives a quiz almost every class, and test are nothing like what we reviewed in class. If you want to pass don't take this professor

5.0
2.0
MAT1033
Aug 20, 2009

It is fair to say he is a good teacher. He gave us 10 quizzes and take the best 5. He allows us to retake failed tests if you do good in the next one. He said what will be in the test.

3.0
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MAC1101
Aug 23, 2009

I promise on everything that is living that you should not take this prof. even if it is a last option. He gives a ton of homework on a stupid website that you think is going to help you but then is not even on the tests or quizzes. He gives quizzes everyday and the tests are on nothing that he reviwed or showed you in class. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!!!!

5.0
2.0
MAC1105
Sep 28, 2009

I recommend him to everybody. It was my third time taking this class, I can tell he is different from all math teachers I had before

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MAT0024
Oct 20, 2009

HE is a very good math teacher, he knows his stuff and cares about his students. He is really a cool teacher.

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MAT0024
Nov 21, 2009

Horrible professor! Horrible english, makes you do these stupid mathzone excerises that dont even help. Didnt have time to take the class on campus. So I took him online and everytime I asked him a question he would tell me to go tp the lab. doesnt let you use calculator. If you want to fail, go ahead take him

5.0
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MAT0024
Dec 3, 2009

I like him a lot. This my third class with him. If you want to learn take him. Extra credit for attendance. Extra credit for doing work in the lab. He is a good teacher.

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MAT0024
Dec 20, 2009

One of the best Professors I've had in a while. Had him for an online class but he helped me as if I'd approached him after class. Tests aren't too hard, there's extra credit and he allows you to hand work in late for credit. He's agreat teacher, I recommend him!

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MATH0012
Feb 23, 2010

Do not take this guy...

4.0
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MAT0024
May 4, 2010

This professor makes math EASY! He is a great teacher and is very patient! He requires you to do your homework and show the work in a binder, which was very helpful for me since it made me practice the work. He has a strong French accent, but it dosn't take long to get used too. Im definately taking this teacher for my next math class!

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MAT0024
May 11, 2010

Stay away from this professor. He does not respond to emails, even when you are required to do orientation or be dropped. His online orientation is 4 hours of confusion. I just signed up for his online MAT0024 class, and this will be the 1st class I have withdrawn from. Simply put, he makes the course MUCH harder than what it needs to be. RUN FAST!

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MAT0024
May 13, 2010

What a jerk. I took his class online. He makes you do this 3 hour online class orientation, which is the most unorganized, confounding thing ever. I missed one step in this, and was dropped from the class the first week. Will not respond to emails. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS.

2.0
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MAC1105
Jun 21, 2010

AVOID IF YOU CAN! You pay $80 for MyMathLab just to do Homework. Quizzes are on Blackboard. If you don't do HW, quizzes are 0. I didn't get 1 homework done in time and I couldn't complete any more HW's. He wouldn't tell me how to ask for an extension. He didn't respond for a week. More HW's missed... more 0's on quizzes. Had to W/D. WASTE OF MONEY!

3.0
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MATH0033
Aug 19, 2010

After my first week or two of this class, I thought I would really like it but I was wrong. I hate to bring up a professor personality but he speaks to the student in a very condescending tone and he is flat out rude. I honestly couldn't believe this guy could be a professor, so unprofessional. If no one was asking questions he would go off "How mu

5.0
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MGF1106
Dec 10, 2010

I see all these bad comments and i dont know why. He is a really fair teacher. You just have to attand class and do the homework! 6 tests, couple of small quizes, no final or midterm! I think he is good and i had worse teacher than him! :) Oh and trust me im not that good in math and i got an A! :)))

5.0
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MGF1106
Dec 11, 2010

He is a cool guy. Dressed professionally. Know very well what he is doing. Not afraid of questions. Provide practice tests.

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MAT0024
Dec 11, 2010

Take him. He help me a lot with my online class. Respond to all my emails. Use live classroom to help us understand difficult topics. Very calm. Always find the best explanation for you

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MAT0024
Jan 5, 2011

I took this class online. For an online Math class it was pretty easy. He's a great teacher! He's very clear from the beginning of whats expected throughout the semester and as long as you follow that, it's an easy A.

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MAT0024
Mar 26, 2011

Why these people are teaching, heavy accent, rude, and unprofessional. Do not, and I repeat do not take him for anything.

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MAT1
Apr 14, 2011

Took him for two classes extremely easy and helpful a lot of homework but I can truly Say for once in my life I learned test are right from notes gives a great review dont miss and you'll get an A on the test. He has an accent but you will get used to it. He dumbs Everything down for those who are bad at math love him!

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MAC2311
Jun 26, 2011

no comment thats how bad he is

4.0
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MAC2311
Jul 20, 2011

Good teacher. Gave everyone a lot of chances and ability to raise their grades through extra credit. Only con is that you are punished for algebra mistakes, even though he makes some as well.

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MAT1033
Oct 22, 2011

WORST TEACHER EVER. He does not know the steps to some prboblems, taught an entire lesson wrong and then realizes AFTER class. Asks students to pull out their calculators and tell him what the ans should be but does NOT allow calculators on the test. Thick accent hard to understand!

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MAC1105
May 4, 2012

A very good teacher. Has a light personality that adapts nicely with the class. His accent is a little heavy, but you get used to it in a couple days. The homework assignments are relatively easy, and his teaching style is very understandable. This quizzes/tests are exactly as the lessons. I would easily recommend him to anyone. :)

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MAC1140
May 7, 2012

MAC1140 - he is really good. He gives extra credit he's really helpful. He's also in charge of LRC so he's always there to help. I have his book in like new condition. Email if interested [email protected]

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STA2023
Aug 8, 2012

Teaches what you need to learn. Very simple and not confusing. If you are confused he will take the time to explain and if he sees you do not understand he will tell you to see him after class or the math lab.

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MAC2311
Oct 15, 2012

Knowledgeable but not always clear because of his French accent. He gives plenty of extra credit. One flaw htat he has is that he is no math whiz. He needs to break the work down near its simplest from to solve (Good or Bad depending on your learning style). Overall he is very helpful teacher that is concern about the productivity of his students.

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MAC1105
Nov 27, 2012

he is really helpful and easy. all his quizes are online and you take them at home. all the tests are in the computer lab, and everything is multiple choice, he gives a lot of extra credit, and helps out a lot i also had him for MAC1114 and its just the same. if you don't pass any of his classes then there's something wrong with you

3.0
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MAC2311
Nov 29, 2012

quizes were cake, but his test do not simulate reality...least numerable test had 20 questions..... lots of extra credit but that doesnt matter when most the class drops bcuz their test grades are too sub-par to contend for even a B..this guy sucks

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STA2023
Dec 18, 2012

If you take the online class, be prepared to teach yourself statistics, right out of the book. That being said, Prof is generally responsive. Lots of HW to practice, quizzes are relatvly easy, tests follow info learned from quizzes. If you have the discipline to learn solo, this is a good route.

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STA2023
Mar 14, 2013

Do not take this professor online. He is not helpful at all and will not try to better explain the book. He only repeats the examples that are already in the book. Not a good professor to take online

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STAT2023
Jul 11, 2013

unresponsive

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STAT2023
Aug 8, 2013

If you take the online class, be prepared to teach yourself statistics, right out of the book. He will not respond to any question you have ever. All 4 exams are on campus but they are similar to the problems that are given with your homework and quizzes. Take this class if you can teach yourself.

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MAC1105
Dec 19, 2013

His tests are very simple, he'll take the exercises from the book. Just pay attention to what he says in class.

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MAC1005
Jan 5, 2014

math is the subject im worse in and i went into college algebra not knowing a thing. as long as you pay attention and do the homework the quizzes and tests wont be so hard

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MAC1105
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 19, 2014

He was rather rude the 1st day of class. He has 2 hrs of mandatory lab time outside of the 4 hrs already spent in his class a week. And if you finish the assignment early. Tough luck, you have to sit there for the full 2 hrs anyway. Who has 2 additional hrs outside class time?! HW is timed! HW?! That's insane. I've never heard of that anywhere!

3.0
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MAC2233
Grade: B+
Jun 20, 2014

Very helpful professor but his lectures will be nothing like his tests. Study the online quizzes and get help from the math tutors. He goes over his lectures rather slowly so his class will speed up towards the end.

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MAT1105
Aug 2, 2014

This is one of those professors you learn to love. He's very strict, has a dry humor, and is very professional. Don't use your phone in class. Show respect and receive respect. The beg. can seem scary but he is a very thorough and knowledgeable prof and is always there to help. The lab hrs help a great deal keeping on track. Take him to learn!

5.0
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MAC1105
Grade: B
Sep 7, 2014

He's a good prof and lectures very well. Class is very easy because the quizzes, tests, and hw are practically the same questions. Only issue is the mandatory lab hours. It's pointless doing 2 hours when you understand the material. Other than that, he's good if you respect him.

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MAC1105
Sep 17, 2014

He knows how to teach very well but one thing he''s horrible at is managing a class no calculators he mentioned it the day of the test after using it during homework homework is time and cant be reviewed. He has pointless work like ungraded homework that''s not reviewed or check in the class.

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MAC1105
Grade: A+
May 1, 2015

He is a good professor; he ensures that you get what he is talking about. He has graded and ungraded homework, but if you do the ungraded homework, the graded homework and tests become really easy. The worst part about this class is the mandatory labs; 2 hours per week is a waste of time. You don't learn much from it.

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MAC1105
Grade: B+
Jul 19, 2015

SO MUCH WORK but it is essential to build the building blocks before continuing onto Calc or statistics. Take his class and you will learn a lot! He is ALWAYS in the math lab if you ever need help. I would recommend him to anyone taking college algebra.

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MAC1105
Grade: A-
Aug 2, 2015

Professor Arne is a great professor, in my opinion. As long as you study and get your assignments done, you'll pass the class. He is always available to help with any questions you have!

3.0
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MAC1105
Grade: B
Aug 10, 2015

The book isn't mandatory. I'm horrible at math and I thought he was a great professor. He's kind of strict but he's good at what he does. Offers a lot of extra credit. You'll only fail if you don't try.

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MAC1105
Sep 22, 2015

For MAC1105, I had to go to the math Lab in the library and find 2 hours to waste there and do an assignment. This is every week. For people who have a busy schedule, beware. Other than that, he's a helpful teacher, although sometimes unclear. He's not a strict teacher and attendance isn't mandatory.

3.0
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MAC1105
Grade: C
Dec 7, 2015

This guy will help you but you have to work hard and pay attention and talk to him of course. i wouldn't recommend this Professor he is the head of the department so he is hard and he will make you go to the math lab for 5 hours if you do not have an average of 80% DO NOT TAKE HIM!

4.0
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MAC1101
Grade: B
Dec 14, 2015

Arne is a great teacher if you let him do his thing. Attendance is mandatory and he is very strict in his class. His lectures are very clear, all you have to do is write what he writes on the board. He requires that you go to the math lab to do your homework/quizzes. Homework isn't graded. The quizzes are worth 40% but you can get help in the lab.

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MAC1105
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2015

I took Professor Arne for college algebra, and I'll be honest, I had to really work for it. I'm not a math genius, so it was tough, but I did my best in his class compared to others in the past. You must keep an 80% average in the class or you have to have 5 hours in the math lab, plus for each test, there are three quizzes you must take on campus.

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MAC1105
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2016
Would take again

Mr. Arne was a tough Professor, however, he gives quite a bit of extra credit. He also really cares about his students and wants them to do well overall. You'll pass his class once you put in the work.

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MAC1105
Grade: A
Oct 22, 2016
Wouldn't take again

The day I started this class was the day I started using my college algebra textbook, Don't rely on Professor to give you notes because that's only part of it, just take notes directly from the textbook examples and you will surely pass, and he gives extra credit now and then.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
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MAC1105
Oct 28, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst professor I ever had. People sometimes make mistakes. Even he makes some mistakes. But if you make one, he will make you feel the stupidest person while he is okay with his own mistakes. Don't take his class. No respect for students

4.0
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MAC1105
Grade: A
Apr 12, 2017
Would take again

I actually like Arne's class. He has an accent but you can pass that. He will give examples and if you do your HW and tell what you had a problem he will teach it to the class. Just ask questions and don't play around because he can be serious. His quizzes and tests are multiple choices. Just go to study in the math lab and do the reviews.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
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3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Jul 10, 2017
Would take again

Teaches you everything clearly, you can ask as many questions as you want. Basically the perfect class. I'm just a little mad at him for not having another math class I can take.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
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5.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Jul 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

The problem with this guy is communication. He is really hard to understand, but that does happen in any college, but it seems that he is unaware of this and get frustrated if one of the students do not understand something. I tried my best to stay out of his way if I didn't understand something ask the mathlab.

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

92% confidence
Based on 14 grades
Most common grades:
B (5)
B+ (3)
A (3)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(5)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(4)
Based on 15 reported grades
B: 5
B+: 3
A: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
Common Tags
Amazing lectures (2)
Get ready to read (1)
Participation matters (1)
Skip class? You won't pass. (1)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (1)
EXTRA CREDIT (1)
Hilarious (1)
Caring (1)
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MGF1106

5.0

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MAT1

5.0

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MAT1101

4.0

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MAC1140

4.0

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MAC1005

4.0

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Difficulty by Course

MATH0012

5.0

MAT1101

4.0

MAT1033

4.0

MATH0033

4.0

MAC2233

4.0

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