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“Professor Vo is the BEST math teacher Ive ever had”
MATH40 - 5.0 rating“Professor Vo is a great math instructor”
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Expectations set early on - and helpful. Also, he's good looking =)
The only way I passed this class was by ignoring him and learning straight from the book. He's a very fair grader but doesn't always explain the concept very well.
I took this guys class last summer and thought he was great. He's very interested in seeing that his students do well and does what he can to help you through. He's one of my fav. professors ever. Also, this guy is smokin' hot
Great instructor; he knows his math but sometimes he could get edgy when you ask him questions during lectures. His test are not as bad unless you didn't do your studying. Mr. Vo is pretty good looking for an instructor ;)
i had this guy in h.s., he teaches @ mercy. he's really nice and he's the only math teacher that ever made math something 2 look 4ward to.
Pros: His teaching style consisted of lectures, stories, and wild scenarios. He will also work with you if you do not understand something covered in class. Cons: I wish my other teachers were more like this one!
I was dreading math as I hadn't taken it since 1989, but he made it easy to understand and an interesting class. He moves quite quickly so you need to keep up and do the homework. His exams are straight from the homework assignments. I loved him as an instructor!
Very good. All he cares about is math. He relates everything in the world to math. Ex: He thinks the comic "x-men" should be "men-x." What a nerd. Though, I feel that's an ideal quality for a math teach to possess. Very excited about math. Always saying, "this is really cool,right." Very thourough. Wants you understand. Homework. Easy short exams.
i never had an A in a math class until mr. vo and im not a math person, i hate math and dread math class, but i had an A THE WHOLE YEAR, his corny jokes keep you awake and he really wants his students to succeed but it can sometimes be hard to understand him because of his accent, but its cute hes also very good looking if i must say so=]
Good teacher but terrible accent.....he begins to explain a problem one way and then right in the middle stops and explain it another way....also his phone ranged alot during lecture. I got a C after I dropped 4 weeks prior without coming to class!!!hummmmm
He's young and very enthusiastic about math. You can ask him anything you are confused about and he will explain it from every angle. I took him a year ago and he is still one of my favorite teacher. He is very involved with students.
he's a good teacher ..i dont like math ..but he helped me a lot .
4 letters. EASY. And if you cannot understand b/c of the accent; read the book. Easy A+ if you know which equations he wants you to use.
Exams are extremely easy b/c questions are taken straight out of HW. But his lecture is somewhat less helpful: his explanation is sometimes superficial.
HE IS A GREEAAATT TEACHER. i LOVE HIM. HE TEACHES MATH IN A WAY THAT YOU UNDERSTAND. HIS ACCENT IS NOT A PROBLEM AT ALL!!! I UNDERSTAND HIM CLEARLY. HE IS VERY COOL AND VERY GOOD LOOKING. TAKE HIS CLASS YOU WON'T REGRET
Mr. Vo is really nice, but he speeds through his lectures, & because he covers alot, he doesn't always stop for questions. I'm kind of bad at math so I'm pretty lost right now. I also have a hard time understanding him because of the accent.
I always had trouble with math until I took Alegebra with Mr. Vo He is an excellent teacher. Fun and motivating. I would highly recommend him.
easy, but not helpful. he doesn't know how to explian the problems. he just read the book and copy the formulas. not reconmended if u wanna do good in statistics.
Tests do not reflect lectures or homework. He states that tests will reflect one week material but instead they are cumulative. He also does not throughly explain problems in class. Saying we already know how to do it, he glosses over what is necessary. How do we know it if he never teaches it?
TAKE HIM! I have had many problems with bad math teachers, he is great. Attend not required, but he expects you to know the lecture and you MUST for the tests. Tests usually 10 questions, easy grader. He makes math FUN, very very high energy. If you have ever had trouble with Math, take him. He has an accent, but not strong.
take him ..you will learn a lot from his class and he's always prepare to answer students questions..
He is a very helpful teacher. He actually cared if I passed or failed his class. I'd highly recommend him to anyone that is having trouble with Math. He explains things throughly.
very nice considerate reasonable teacher,,happy to passed his class and math 840 itself,take him his very good.
He is a very helpful. I highly recommend him to anyone that is having trouble with Math. He explains things throughly and he really wants all his students to pass. It's very important you show up to all his classes and exams.
Enjoyable teacher. I'm not the best in math, but was able to get by. Lots of homework, but if u do it, then your grade will be better. He is funny & u can tell he enjoys teaching. Always willing to help & answer questions on h.w @ the start of class. If u do the H.W, u will do well on the tests.
He is a really good teacher. He is watching our eyes during the class to know if we understand or not. He has a passion of teaching math, and He gives funny examples which helps understanding of idea of each chapter. if you do your homework and follow his guide you will get 'A'.
hands down the best math teacher ive had in MY LIFE. He explains everything amazingly well. He gives homework but doesnt grade based on if the answer r correct or not, just checks to see if its done. For the exams hell go over everything and allows notes.PLUS he is very leanient and if u miss a few assignments wont mark u down. EASY A
He is a pretty chill instructor. He tries to be funny, but sometimes fails at it (which is funny). He relates a lot of things to Vietnam and talks a lot about beer in examples, but its entertaining. Overall, he is a great instructor.
Mr. Vo is awesome but sometimes I can't guess his mood. He looks mad sometimes and then he's happy. Class grading is fair and he grades tests on curves if the class didn't perform so well or offers a chance to make up the test. Clarity can suffer sometimes but study and you'll get the point. High recommend him.
Great instructor.... tries and usually does make math interesting. Very easy to talk to and very helpful, he will keep going until you get it with no judgments. He is AWESOME!! If you have to take Algebra and you doooo I advise taking his class.
The teacher goes around too much to explain one thing and it can get us confused. NOT receptive for questions at all. Not clear!!!
He uses great real world examples, which help students understand the concepts. Sometimes, he is hard to understand, but if you ask him questions, then he clears up any confusion. He does push lectures hard sometimes, but that's more the school curriculum's fault. There's too much to cover. I would take him for all my Math if I could!
omg!!! hes H-O-T!!!! Sometimes its hard to understand him because he has a heavy accent. Tests are pretty much self explanatory. You either know it or you dont. If you do the homework, you got it made.
Mehh. You have to follow his lecture carefully in order to understand because he jumps around sometimes. It's math, so you either know it or you don't. Not taking him again.
I enrolled in his class last semester. He's cute but his lectures makes my eyes drowsy and hard to stay awake. He also has a strong accent which is sometimes hard to understand the lecture and he explains in too much details. I get average grades. Overall he's a fair teacher.
He's a good professor, and interested in helping students succeed. His accent can be a little challenging at times. We had one extremely challenging test that the whole class did poorly on. He allowed us to make corrections to regain up to half of our missed points. Challenging, but generous in opportunities to improve your grade.
Great teacher. You'll need to work hard though.
danny vo, yes or no! vo is kind, a good teacher, and truly wants to help you learn but his accent does obstruct his teaching. algebra has always been VERY difficult for me and i have a weak background in math. vo tries to be understanding and patient. i passed because he uses hw problems on tests, gives partial points and gives you credit for hw.
He is a great teacher, he teaches with a passion! Can tell he really care about his students and he explains things very clearly. I was never a math person but because of him, I am very interested in math now. Too bad he's not teaching any calculus classes next semester. Great teacher. Complaining about his accent is totally unwarranted.
I got a C as the grade on his Math 840 Class. Reason of what because i think the grading system is not fair so he lower everything by 5% ex(A = 85-95%) Teacher has a clear most of the time
His class is so easy...All the sample problems are from the book. The tests are not hard at all. Just be prepare to figure out the problems yourself because sometimes he doesn't explain very well. But, overall, he is pretty fair and nice:)
Although Vo has an accent, his theories were self-explanatory on the board, he's understanding, funny, and very thorough with his teachings. I highly recommend this teacher, but attendance, taking notes, and doing the homework is the key to succeeding this class.
BROKEN English is putting it lightly. I couldn't understand a word. Good thing I already knew Algebra or else I would have failed. He knows his math, but he talks fast and you will probably catch every third word with perfect hearing. If you pick him, good luck on self learning.
Math made easy, with one on one help if needed. Best experience with any math teacher, and most interesting lectures I have ever attended.
Professor Vo is a good math teacher. He goes through things slowly but dislikes when students don't understand concepts meant to be learned in prereq classes. Wears tight clothes. Likes to shout ," YES OR NO?" at his students. Thick accent but not impossible to understand.
Professor Vo is a great math instructor. I love this class because he does have sense of humor and he explains the lecture very very well. He gave out examples to every problem, tying to the real world problems. He also knows where particular problem comes from and why we solved it the way we did. Love his class, and he is an easy instructor. :-)
This class was amazing, I will truly miss it. Danny Vo is a great instructor. The material at first was plain, but he covers it from start to end. Sometimes he will even tell you story's relating to it. Show up to class and he will tell you what is on the exams. Homework was odds so you can "check your work". Drops your lowest test score.
Amazing instructor! Explains material very clear, however some topics are a little bit hard to understand at first sight. All you need is to do your homework for every class so you won't be left behind. He has a very cute accent and makes students build very good associations in their heads. ADVISE: DON'T TAKE MATH IN SUMMER IF IT'S YOUR MAJOR!
Wonderful teacher that praise our hardwork and helpful all the way through our class. he makes this class so fun and enjoyable as we keep laughing the whole time in class. Math can be fun with him
Professor Vo is the only math professor i have taken that i don't struggle to fall asleep during his lectures. By far my favorite Math teacher on campus. He doesn't mess around though, so if you don't keep up on homework, you are going to get lost quickly. He is so funny and odd and full of energy, its addicting.
Mr. Vo is a great teacher, I think he can explain things in the best way to let you understand the problems. Not much homework, and beside the course, Mr. Vo is a kind and funny person, and he has charisma to me.
Great teacher, he is really helpful and I would love to take him again for math 60. Before starting the lecture of the day he helps you with homework questions. All the hard lectures he relates them to real life story's so you can have a better understanding.
I'm not sure sure about the others, but this is the dream professor! He breaks the material into doable pieces that makes you understand the homework problems. Tests are homework-based so just do it on a regular basis. Super helpful for my CS major since the major itself is hard. Also he is super handsome, cute and simply an eye candy! Love him! :)
Easy to get A!
Danny is my favorite Math instructor! Take him!!! Super clear, understanding, delivers complicated concepts in a talented way, clear grading. Do your homework - don't skip it - and you'll do perfectly fine. Sad that he doesn't teach Calculus II in Summer 2016! :( I really hope to have him for Math 130 next Spring if they'll allow him to teach it.3
Very funny and explains things well. Gives real-life examples so we can have a better understanding of the material. For summer, homework is due at the start and in the middle of the week, so you have more time to do it which is very helpful, especially for those who need to go to work. Overall a great teacher and I highly recommend.
This professor explains mathematical concepts well and has some humor. He is not flexible in terms of deadline changes, which can be a good or bad thing depending your situation. Unfortunately, this professor isn't always open to questions and rushes his lectures sometimes, which may make his summer courses feel hectic. Overall he's a decent prof.
Mr. Vo is awesome! He was very humorous and used many different perspectives to explain a common concept. He didn't torture us with hard work but rather just made sure we understood the concept. Great class!
Took him for summer. Danny loves teaching. He assigns online homework, which can be challenging, but worth a lot. Also, he uses good real life examples to explains things and really wants you to understand it. Sometimes he didn't finish the entire problem and that pissed me off a little, but other than that he is a great instructor! Recommended.
His quiz is similar to your homework questions... make sure to study your home work , take note( especially those key formulas) and practice the concept... this class the not easy for lazy students.
It's not my first semester with professor Vo and every time I take him, the professor just proves his patience with the students, great attitude towards the subject and demonstrates positive mood! MATH110B was the class I struggled most. It was insanely hard, but professor Vo will relief some pressure. It's also easy to make an appointment w/him!
Horrible math teacher, doesn't give students a chance to speak when they are in need for help, and too much math homework
This instructor is amazing! Friendly, passionate about the subject, approachable and always willing to answer any questions his students have. I have no idea why doesn't have 5.0 rating! He is the best guy to take for Math! WebAssign is mandatory and there's a lot of problems, so just take time and do them. Test are based on the homework and easy!
Great instructor! Best to have 110B done at a good grade!
great instructor !!!
Best way to get 110B done!
I personally had a VERY hard time understanding his "stories" that were very abstract and did not use math language. Even my tutors barely understood his notes. He is a nice person though and very fair. If you're naturally good at math you'll probably do well. But if you are the type of learner that needs things explained clearly, he's not the one.
Danny is absolutely amazing. He is super cute and loves teaching. Fair tests and many chances on getting your homework right. Take him 100%. Show up to class on time and be respectful. I wish he taught all math classes. LOVE him.
Professor Vo is the BEST math teacher Ive ever had. He makes sure everyone in class is following along and if you're lost he will take the time to teach you unlike so many other teachers who just run through the course without caring if all of the students are understanding. 10 question exams, no textbook needed or online hw.
Regularly uses absurd metaphors which makes it easier for some but can be tiring if you just want to get through it. Willing to work with students who need help. you have to pay 40$ get access to hw since its online. 10 question tests. will let u use study worksheets he provides in class to help u w tests.
Danny has a great mindset for a professor. Hes hard working and clearly cares about his students and makes an effort to be helpful. Hes a good guy. However..... His style is not for everyone. He uses elaborate metaphors for everything which imo makes it a lot harder to understand. Just do the damn problem and explain the logic dont write a novel
1 of the best and affable profs @ CCSF. He explains lessons well. Do not be too shy to ask him for help regarding HW or topics, HE WILL HELP YOU!
HARD to survive even if u put lots of effort to study. Always asking 5 question in 50 minutes and I felt like we are in Math Olympics. No xtra credit. Unannounced test or announce 3 days ahead of test day. Not easy if u have other classes with him. Too many HW and not asking from HW instead he focus on deep detail like u r a graduate student .
Explains everything above and beyond and is willing to re-explain to anyone who doesn't understand. Really tries to make it understandable to "common folk".
In general, he's a generous grader. Lectures can be somewhat intense because each class is only 50 minutes. Tests are based on the homework and the homework is on WebAssign. He's very open to explaining homework problems on the board.
Good news: he doesn't leave you behind. Bad news: his class moves slowly, and we didn't finish all of the material. Had to rush at the end. Online hw was easy enough. Prof Vo LOVES math and will make you excited about it. Lectures are engaging, you won't fall asleep. No cheat sheets allowed, but he grades fairly and tests are like hw.
Professor Vo is a real gem. I strongly recommend him.
hmwk is mostly on webassign and test questions r similar to hmwk so do it. on tests expect 4 or 5 questions like webassign hmwk and 1 or 2 questions that r more difficult. gives good idea of wat will be on test. he dropped the 3rd test for us. Final is 25% of grade w/ 6 questions from prev tests. lectures arent the clearest so ask Q's. take him! GL
Danny Is a great instructor. He really wants to make sure you understand everything you need to know to pass the class. He starts his class out doing home work questions - where he will go over the math problem your having trouble with completely until you understand it. He is also very funny and creates visual stories to remember math formulas.
Professor Vo is a great teacher. Most of the homework is online. He really wants to make sure every student understand his lecture. The tests are easy as long as you pay attention on his lecture and study well. I definitely recommend to take his class. I've learn a lot from him.
Danny was a good teacher overall. Some days his lectures were confusing and hard to follow, but most days they were clear and straightforward. He lectures from the book, so sometimes it may seem like he is jumping around. Very passionate. Clear and generous grading criteria. Tests are homework questions so keep up with the homework.
Best lecturer I've seen in my life. Great combination of logic, analogies, control, and geeking out on cool problems. The man's intensity sets the air on fire. Though, you have to ask questions, in class or afterwards, to clarify confusions or he'll leave you miles behind in 2 days. Always draw the problems out.
Danny is the best Math teacher I've ever had. He is passionate about his job and he gives everything. I do totally recommend him. Thanks Danny
I can barely understand what he is saying, his English is really bad! it's very hard to understand his concepts via Zoom to add more to injury, his handwriting is not legible.
I thought I signed up for a MATH class and not a ESL Story Telling class? He tells really awful stories in broken English that has nothing to do with math. I found myself lost and zooming out during his boring lectures. Basically you're on your own and have to rely on the textbook to understand the subjects to do your hw. Awful teaching style.
Even if his English is not that good. Give him a chance. Danny is caring and respectful to my classmates. If there is any trouble with homework, he will go over with it. Since he recently used Zoom for class, it can be hard. Just give him time to understand it.
All of the hw is done through webassign. Danny is one of my favorite professors that I've had at City College. I never had an issue understanding his accent, and he always pours his heart into lectures. My only complaint would be that sometimes he'll over-lecture on a topic.
I took Danny for Math 46 in Fall 19 and I have learn so much from his class. I like how he uses story to explain math which make his class interesting. Even though he has an accent which most instructor at CCSF have, I can still understand what he is saying. Attendance is mandatory because he does take roll at the beginning of semester.
Danny cares about his students understanding the material because during class, he always ask does anybody have any questions. Make sure you understand his lecture because his test is just what he covered in class. You just need the book to look at examples and do more problems since the homework is online. I definitely, take his class again.
his lecture are really bad, i cant understand what he is saying.. he has too many technical difficulties and "bare with me" is something he says a lot. you are better off reading the textbook to understand the hw than his lecture, tick accent and hard to understand
Professor Danny Vo is incredible. He teach differently. He make sure that you understand the lesson and help you the best he can. If you're looking for a Math teacher DO NOT THINK TWICE choosing Mr Vo.
He's very passionate about Math. I really liked his class & he is a memorable teacher. His lectures are energetic & he's very down-to-Earth. He can seem a little strict but very understand. Just watch your attendance & try to be on-time to class. He goes over things in a way that draws your focus back to the subject. Exams are straightforward.
He is a very passionate and caring teacher. If you struggle with math and cannot comprehend how and why a particular formula works, he will give multiple examples, mathematically and even using real-world examples. He's very lenient regarding homework and tests, adding extra time for both. I recommend you take his class.
He re-explains math concepts using real life examples for those who don't immediately grasp the subject. He goes over topics multiple times so if repetition is the way you learn, take his class. You can tell he loves his job which makes lectures easier to sit through. Weekly to biweekly hw of about 50-100 Q's, 3 quizzes and a final. Genuinely helps
Very passionate about math, and really cares about the students. You get 3 exams and 1 final. The lectures are helpful, but this class is also learning from a textbook and completing homework from the textbook. If you struggle to learn from a textbook, this class may not be for you. There is no TA to help with homework, not the easiest class.
Great professor for my trigonometry/pre-calculus class. Danny went into great lengths to explain all of the concepts in his lectures, including many anecdotes. We had a textbook, but accessed it through Cengage, as well as the online homework. Overall, we 4 exams- no quizzes. Grades were not updated regularly on Canvas, so be sure to ask.
Danny is the best math teacher i had, he gives lots of hw because he wants students to learn the material and he goes back to the lesson and chapters and review them for students to make sure we all understand. He gives lots of hw almost 100 questions a week but his tests and final have like 6-10 questions. i wish he teach 110B and C.
Gives lots of opportunities to do well in the class. Exams/quizzes are all really easy as long as you pay attention. If you can do the HW you're more than ready for the exams. 'Legit' cheat sheets are allowed on all exams and the final is just questions from past exams. Pretty open to questions too. As long as you do the work you'll get an A.
I think most of these people who rated this professor here never took his class or were paid to give these ratings. he has a very thick Vietnamese accent, doesn't speak english well enough to communicate simple ideas, horrible lectures. Skims through almost everything and expects you to know it and doesn't give any chances to ask questions in class
He is an amazing professor, explains well and will always helps. It is easy to get an A if you regularly do the homework and do well on the tests. He will give you sample before tests and exams and the exam and all will be based on the sample. He will take 3 tests and will count best 2 with 1 final. Attendance is mandatory.
The Best! That's it!
Professor Vo is the sweetest professor I had so far. He is a genuine human being and is very approachable and caring. Yes his notes were messy but you get used to it and that's why it is really important to make clarifications and communicate with professor.
Danny is an engaging professor who breaks down complex concepts well. Attend class, do the homework, and utilize resources like the textbook and Unstuck ai - it'll make this course manageable and you'll likely earn a solid grade.
An amazing professor, I was worried that I would struggle in this math class considering it was a compression course of pre-calc and trig but Professor Vo made lectures so easy to understand. He uses a lot of stories to explain math concepts that would normally have intimidated or confused me.
I took this hybrid class in Fall 2024 after not doing much math for several years. Professor Vo made the material easy to understand, so I quickly adjusted! He tells a lot of anecdotes and analogies to help us visualize different mathematical relationships, which helped in Calc 1 unexpectedly. Exams are really easy if you prep a good cheat sheet!
Very cool guy and great professor. Cares about his students and wants them to succeed. Learned a ton. 10/10
This is my second class with Danny, and once again he did an amazing job. He has a genuine passion for math that comes through in his lectures and he strikes the perfect balance between expectation and practicality. If you put in the work, you will be well prepared for future classes. The Best!
Professor Vo is the best math teacher I've ever met in my life, he post sample tests and test solutions 2 weeks before the exam date and the exam are exactly like the sample, he's lectures are long and heavy but he would do hes best to make it fun and easy to understand. highly recommended
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
92%
Textbook Required
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Grade Predictor
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+0.38 avg changeRatings by Course
840
5.0
(1)INTALGEBRA
5.0
(1)ALGEB840
5.0
(1)CAL110B
5.0
(1)MATH98
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840
4.0
MATH1234
4.0
Trigonometry
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MATH110B
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