2.3

David Tseng

Mathematics - Miami Dade College (all)

2.3
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
38%
Would Retake
137
Reviews
2.3
Quality
3.7
Difficulty
2.5
Helpful
2.2
Clarity

38%

Would Retake

137

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Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

I teach myself the material

MAC1105 - 2.0 rating

Unfortunately, David Tseng, in my opinion, wasn't the best in doing so

MAC1105 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

63%

Textbook Required

38%

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A: 12
A+: 6
B+: 6
F: 5
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Tough Grader (8)
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Reviews (137)
2.0
5.0
MAC1147
Dec 14, 2006

This Professor is the worst profesor i have ever taken! i passed his class with a C! and i struggled alot! had to find a private tutor! he doesnt explain and doesnt care about students! bad bad teacher! gives lots of xtra credit! nice person! but as a teacher he is not good! DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS UNLESS U R LIKE REALLY REALLY SUPER DUPER SMART!

4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Oct 5, 2006

Hey well this teacher might not be for you... but if you feel that you want to learn very little but get like and A or B in the class then take him.

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MAC1105
Dec 19, 2006

His teching is bad and his accent very strong. You won't learn anything because he is very confusing. You have to correct his errors all the time and make sure he writes the right grade on his paper.You get extra credit with homework. Is easy to get A if you study and practice the book. His test are the same on the review package.

5.0
1.0
MGF1106
Jan 23, 2007

Prof. Tseng is quite a character. Whether your a straight A study or about to flunk college, this is your man. Easy,easy,easy! Overall nice guy and always gives reviews which are almost identical to the actual exam. He also gives extra credit homework assignments and etc. If you don't pass with an A,you should seriously consider medical assistance.

3.0
1.0
MGF1106
Jan 23, 2007

Dr. Tseng is the best teacher to take at Dade if your GPA sucks! Easy going, gives reviews, extra credit homework, what more do you want!!!! Take him or you'll regret it. Take him, trust me!!!!

4.0
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MAT1024
Mar 21, 2007

this is a really good teacher. he gives extra credit on the hw. he is really helpful. you should take him.

4.0
1.0
MGF1106
Mar 7, 2007

good guy. hard to understand, but very funny. always gives reviews and extra credit 10pts on the exams for having done the hw for that section. really do your hw though, because he will not give you pts if you just copy from the book. study on your own though and get tutoring if your not good at math. if you have a good bases, you'll be fine!

5.0
1.0
MAC2312
Apr 26, 2007

Prof. Tseng , is THE BEST, he makes the test just like the homework so no suprises, and he is always giving out handouts and extra material to help you understand the topics better, he also gives a lot of extra credit and is very nice to his students, he cares about your progress in the course.

2.0
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MAC1105
Apr 22, 2007

He is very unclear and he is always in a hurry to teach each section. If you're not a brain in math then I recommend you not to take this teacher.

3.0
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MAC1105
Nov 2, 2007

He is very difficult to understand. The good thing about this course is that you recieve 10 pts extra credit for your test if you do the hw. You will not pass the class unless you spend about an hour on each section. I dropped the class because I can not understand how he teaches. He does not know hot to explain how he gets from point A to point B.

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
May 2, 2007

He's a nice guy, but if you're into learning this is not ur teacher. He knows a lot, but he doesn't know how to say it. If u r not into self-learning, take some other teacher.

3.0
4.0
MAC2312
Dec 7, 2007

Funny cool teacher BUT does not know how to teach. Gives 10 ext points on exam if do HW. Exams are multiple choice..at the end of every class i did not learn anything new...i spent practically 5 hours everyday getting tutored to make up for his teaching...MAINLY INDEPENDENT STUDY...if your not willing to really do the work on your own DO NOT TAKE.

1.0
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MAC1105
Nov 30, 2007

horrible.. do not get this professor he might add 10 point extra for hw but u cant understand anything.. i'll be lucky if i finish with a C

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Jan 3, 2008

"the worst teacher ever" Don't take him...You barely understand him...

4.0
1.0
MAC1105
May 5, 2008

pretty easy class... tries to help students and really cares about them... gives plenty of opportunities..however, the few times i attended the class, his lectures were somewhat confusing.

1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Mar 29, 2008

not a good teacher for math. i took this class thinking we'd have a different professor but it was him. hard to understand and doesn't give enough examples. on tests only 2 people pass. so many people have dropped that there's only 5 left...have to get a tutor to learn better.

1.0
5.0
MAT0020
Sep 2, 2008

Well I walked into the class knowing i wasn't probablly going to understand him a little but when i got to class i didnt understand him at all! i dropped his class as soon as possible.!! so i advise you do the same. he doesnt know how to explain and when asked to do another example he avoids doing them.

3.0
3.0
MAC1114
May 13, 2008

ok... he's a funny guy.. but a bad teacher.. he knows his stuff.. but does a horrible job explaining!!! on the first day kids were correcting him.. n it was like he was askin us if he was right.. not recommended unless u wanna laugh..

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Sep 2, 2008

Horrible teacher. Very first day of class he messed up a simple linear equation board example twice, something I had mastered back in 9th grade. Can't understand him because of his accent. Wanted to strangle myself on the first day. Honestly, if you can't solve a simple linear equation on the first try, you have no business teaching.

3.0
3.0
MATH020
Sep 22, 2008

he teaches alright but he messes up a lot and is not to clear of what he says so its really up to you

3.0
3.0
MAT0020
Oct 12, 2008

He can teach,and he is a good teacher he gives extra credit and also extra credit only if you ask him to help him type some things up in his computer he does screw up sometimes but he is funny

2.0
5.0
MATH1105
Jan 7, 2009

He is a horrible teacher! i would never recommend this teacher. His test are no where near as easy as the problems he gives you. to make matters worse you can not even understand him what so ever!

4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Feb 28, 2009

He is a nice guy. He tries to help and encourages students to ask questions. He does have a little difficulty pinpointing what the questions are pertaining to, but he will eventually figure it out. He talks fairly quickly, but he repeats things a number of times. Homework is not mandatory. Take him if you feel confident in your math skills.

2.0
5.0
MAC1114
Mar 4, 2009

The guy is a nice person, but I didn't understand a word he said. I drop the class becuase on the first 2 test I fail the class and I did not feel bad becuase the highest grade was a 50. so or he is bad at teaching or the class is really hard

3.0
5.0
MAT0020
Apr 2, 2009

He is a Good man.. if u can understand him. Sometimes he confuses you he offers to help u . I won't take his class again.

2.0
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MAC1114
Apr 29, 2009

intelligent person BUT he cant teach. Spent way too much time on this class studying since I learned very little in class. his lack of teaching made the course hard but If you cant teach yourself without the help of a professor than you can pass this class but If you truly want to learn from a good professor I do not recommend him

3.0
5.0
MAT0024
Apr 29, 2009

Mr.Suzuki Man is Cool person but you really can't understand him. He trys tho, also i dont recommend eatin in this class he will ask you for some Yea he will...He doesn't change he sweater lol. But in the end he will try to pass you and provide u with some help.

3.0
3.0
MAT0020
Apr 29, 2009

Class was very difficult. the man teaches as if he thinks everyone in the class knows what he's talking about. for a complicated subject like math, don't take this teacher.

1.0
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MAC1114
Jun 10, 2009

he goes really fast with each chapter and do not know how to teach. he tries to help students but there is no way to understand him. you need to study by yourself from the book and from his practice test in order to have good grades.

2.0
5.0
MAC1114
Jun 3, 2009

I fell sorry for the guy and of course myself (I had to drop). He is a good guy but a very bad teacher. Not clear and teaches waayy fast. You have to memorize all the formulas since on his multiple choice test, graphing calculator or fomulas are not allowed. More than half the class dropped. Make your own conclusion and good luck.

5.0
2.0
MAC2233
Jun 17, 2009

If you really like Math, you should take it. the test is quite hard,but with review. Three of my friend pass final with A. but you need to study.great teacher.but need to study a lot. worth it. this is a high level math class.if you dont study well,you will die soon

2.0
5.0
MAC1114
Jun 18, 2009

Alright to raise my credibility i will start by saying i am a good student, willing to do homework and i also study hard for tests...especially math. I have never failed or had to drop out of anything. This class was the first class and still do this day only class i have had to drop. The tests are super hard....

1.0
5.0
MAC1114
Jun 17, 2009

I would not recommend this professor to anyone. he does not know how to teach. his test are really hard and most of the class dropped this course. take another professor

1.0
5.0
MAT0020
Aug 27, 2009

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!! you will end up dropping, i only went to the class 4 times and the last time i had to walk out 10 mins into the class, it's SUPER hard and he goes really really fast and expects you to know the material as if you've been working on it your whole life, he tries to be funny.. but he's not =x

2.0
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MAC1114
Jun 18, 2009

continuing on from a previous comment. Though he offers two extra credit if he feels necessary, they dont help when you only get a third of the answers on the test right. I truly did put my best foot forward and still did not pass, and he did not care at all. To him i was just another failed student. He expects failure...thats my honest opinion

3.0
5.0
MAC1105
Sep 29, 2009

Not so great of a proffesor

1.0
3.0
MAC1105
Oct 14, 2009

he knows a lot but he doesn't how to teach if you take this class u gotta study by your self if you gonna passs this class

1.0
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MAC2311
Mar 7, 2010

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! Very hard to understand, he goes very very fast., I drooped the course. Very hard tests.

2.0
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MAT1033
Mar 31, 2010

He goes fast but if you can keep up you will be straight just watch out for some of his review packets because on one test he changed around the test completely compared to the review packet

4.0
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MATH1033
Mar 22, 2010

He's a great guy and a pretty good teacher he just has to slow down a bit other than that hes not so bad.

1.0
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MAC1114
Jun 16, 2010

I'm fairly good in math. This class was incredibly hard. I took it for 6 weeks. Not a good idea. He moves too fast. Most students did not understand him so they either dripped or just studied straight from the book. I honestly wouldnt recommend him. There is much better professors out there. Take them. He is a nice guy, but there are better teacher

2.0
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MAC1114
Jun 17, 2010

He's not a bad guy, but he honestly doesn't really care about his students' progress. I assume he expects failure amongst everyone. I am an exceptional student in math, but when I took his class, he seemed to just make everything much more complicated than it really was. I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER AT ALL. He will kill your aspirations.

2.0
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MAC1140
Jun 18, 2010

Not a bad person, but pretty bad teacher. He makes everything a lot more complicated than it really is. He's difficult to understand. Most everyone drops his class halfway through the term. I do not recommend this professor.

2.0
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MAC1140
Jul 9, 2010

As an honors student, this class was terrible. He belittles his student (comparing them to MIT. Very odd, overly complicated manner teaching. Took this as night class in 6 weeks. Shocked when he would keep us PAST the alloted time and taught the ENTIRE book in 6 weeks. Giving study guides is "cheating". I'll never take his class again!

1.0
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MAC1105
Oct 19, 2010

I suck at math. I, & alot of others had to drop his class. He teaches as if we already knew the info, not as if we were learning. He compares us to his higher math classes, and i dont think anyone got an A on any tests. My friend was in that class, & hes great at math and even he couldnt understand him. Dont waste your time.

2.0
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MAC1147
Nov 11, 2010

Funny guy, but his teaching method is not so easy to understand. One moment, he explains the problem; the next moment, he is somewhere at another problem. His expectation to everyone is : You know most of the things before taking this class!! Extremely quick teaching method. Do not take his class!!! You have been warned.

3.0
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MAC1105
Dec 23, 2010

I recommend students take a weekend 2 complete d fundamentals section (pre-algebra). It would B good 2 read up on the section ahead of the prof. He teaches quickly and mostly specific theory in each chapter. No need to buy MathLab w/him. Do HW up to "Practice It". Provides lots of office hours for extra help.

2.0
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MAC1140
Jun 23, 2011

This Guy Sucks At Teaching!!! Most of the class withdrew. He is not clear. Many times he got lost trying to solve example problems. I attended every class and I did not learn at all!!! This is the only college class i've ever failed.

5.0
2.0
MAC1147
Apr 30, 2011

I love this teacher. Now, in order to pass this class, you need time. If you have no time to study then don't bother taking the class. All his test are multiple choice. If you study hard then its easy to find the right answer. Study Study Study

2.0
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MAC1114
Oct 28, 2011

This professor definately knows what he is talking about, but is terrible at teaching the knowledge to students. He doesnt take classtime to explain students questions. Basically I had to take the textbook and teach myself the information with minimal help from the profesor. He also comapares US students to Asian students making us feel inferior

2.0
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MAC1114
Jul 10, 2012

He knows his stuff but is horrible at teaching it. He stands in front of the board while whizzing through what he writes on it and then asks if anyone has questions. No one says anything because the entire explanation wasn't clear. Nice man, but he just does not know how to teach.

2.0
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MAC2311
Dec 1, 2012

The material isn't too hard. He dumbs the test down, but you need to study (even if you're a genius). You'll never use the book in class nor for homework, but if you do independent studying you will need it, & the class consists mostly of this type of studying. Attendance's very important to know what's going on in class.

5.0
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MAC2312
Apr 16, 2013

Great professor. I found him to be very intelligent and thorough. The only fault I see is that sometimes he can go too fast. Overall, Great professor and very helpful.

2.0
3.0
MAC2311
Dec 19, 2012

This guy,what in the world?? He never really teaches you things he just jumps right into it. He gave us study guides to study for the tests and going over them is all he does in class. But theres only one or two questions per type of problem but like 80 problems. Even tutors had a hard time helping me. He also flip flops on his teaching methods.

1.0
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MAC1105
Apr 29, 2013

He is a terrible teacher, you will not learn anything from him. I don't recommend him to anyone that needs to take time to understand the material.

2.0
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MAC1114
Jun 25, 2013

Unless you want to spend a lot of time teaching yourself trig, pick a different professor. David Tseng is a terrible teacher. He moves very quickly and is not good at explaining. He overcomplicates almost every problem and makes a lot of mistakes while solving them which just leads to even more confusion. Save yourself a headache. Don't take him.

1.0
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MAC1105
Oct 15, 2013

HONESTLY THE WORST PROFESSOR IVE HAD. SINCE HE IS USED TO TEACHING SAT OR CAL HE EXPECTS YOU TO KNOW EVERYTHING. HE SKIPS A LOT OF STUFF!

3.0
4.0
MAC1140
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 17, 2013

His class is hard.He knows a lot of math but he doesnt teach too good.He gives u numbers of tutors so they can help u to do better in his class but his way to teach is intimidating, its like FOLLOW ME IF U CAN. If u are really good and like math then take him but if dont RUN AWAYY! But He is a good person :)

1.0
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MAC1105
Oct 30, 2013

HORRIBLE TEACHER!! I love math. I want to major in accounting this teacher made me have second thoughts about going into math. He uses the textbook for reference but he makes up his own questions and test every time. He doesn't explain what he's doing or how he got certain numbers. Also horrible at explaining anything.

1.0
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MAC1147
Dec 2, 2013

Horrible teacher! Let me save you the time and money, DONT TAKE HIM! Yea nice person, but you're not in school for that reason. Does not explain well, rushes through material. Compares Asian students to American students. Gives Math Competition problems as examples. He is the first professor I've failed with in college. DONT TAKE HIM!

2.0
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1147
Dec 14, 2013

Horrible Teacher.

2.0
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MAT1033
Jan 9, 2014

Not a very good teacher to pick. Has a hard accent to understand (Chinese). Goes through everything very quickly and during class has no interaction with students. On the bright side he is a very nice guy

1.0
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MAC1147
May 18, 2014

Avoid taking this professor. He doesn't explain the material well, takes complicated approaches, rushes through the class, and still manages to fall behind on the syllabus. He dismisses the class 30 mins early(it was a 2 hour class), which makes it feel like I'm not getting what I payed for.

5.0
2.0
MATH1033
Grade: A
Jul 1, 2014

He is really nice and helpful. His class was really interesting for me. If you like math take him if you don't like to study don't! I loved his class!

2.0
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MAC1105
Sep 27, 2014

Professor Tseng is knowledgeable at his craft but lacks teaching abilities. I teach myself the material. Class lectures are for attendance purposes. Professor Tseng does not explain the material and tends to go 100 mph through the exercises.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Sep 3, 2014

Math needs to be clearly explain in order to be understood. Unfortunately, David Tseng, in my opinion, wasn't the best in doing so. His priority, as I felt, was to make us feel dumb compared to Asians. On the other hand, I believe he is knowledgable, but that's not enough to teach! A good professor means, mostly, knowing how to reach the student.

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Oct 17, 2014

This guy might be old but he know the topic like the back of his hand. Sure, he might not be all that clear because of his accent, but he will gladly repeat himself if you asked him. He's a fun guy and the tests are basically the study guides :). There's actual proof that those that skip his class perform worse on the tests, though.

1.0
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MAC2312
Nov 9, 2014

Do not take this professor he is horrible. I am not sure I will be able to pass with him. He doesnt teach at all in class, all he does is competition exercises on the board. I study for the test all the weekend and go to the math lab every other day and still I am not passing. He teaches from other books, no explain, in test similar just 10x hard.

1.0
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MAC2312
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 22, 2014

This is the hardest professor I have ever taken in my life. I am studying for my next test right now and he gave us 3 different books. This is crazy. He is very hard. Do not take him. I have seen people get 12100 and 20100 in his tests. Tests usually include questions from other higher level classes.

1.0
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MAC2312
Dec 7, 2014

This is the worst professor I have taken in my life. The tests are hard, he starts eh lecture from the hardest examples to the esker ones which leaves you totally lost in class. Very unpredictable with the tests you never know where he is going to get the exercises from. He uses more than one book. Do not take him!

1.0
5.0
MAC2312
Nov 26, 2014

Whatever you do, don't take his class. I study every day and I am failing. He is the worst!

1.0
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MAC2312
Grade: C
Dec 16, 2014

This is a terrible professor. He does not teach the material at all. All he does is talk about competition students. His tests are extremely hard with questions from levels above yours. The worst mistake ever. !!!

1.0
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MAC1147
Sep 24, 2015

DO NOT TAKE HIM. Nice funny guy, only just too smart for his own good. He expects you to know everything ahead of time. His passing percentage is very low (10-15%) Unless you are a serious Mathlete you will have an extremely hard time with this professor. Speaks English but just doesn't know how to teach the material in a comprehensive way.

3.0
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MGF1106
Grade: C
Jun 30, 2015

Very little chance for extra credit, only test, all multiple choice and he drops the lowest grade. Try to avoid but if you have to take it its not impossible to pass. He sometimes makes mistakes while grading so watch out for that.

1.0
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MAC2333
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 30, 2015

There are those who can do and those who cant teach. This man can do but to be honest the man should never be in academia, the man can not teach at all. Unless you are a mathlete you geared to pure mathamatics you will not pass. If your like the other 99% drop out and find another teacher.

3.0
4.0
MAP2302
Grade: B-
Mar 21, 2016

He's a harsh grader! You really need to study for this class. I if you ask for help, he'll help you, super sweet and funny. Go to the tutoring as well. this professor wants you to do well, so if you annoy him enough (be nice though) he'll make sure you pass. helpful hit, he loves french fries!

5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A+
May 3, 2016

Students complain about professor but the true is that you have to study a lot because calculus classes are difficult,if you struggle to pass calculus 1 then re take it because it does not get any easier, dont blame him. He gives extra credit on every single test, he does detail reviews for every test and he does help a lot if you ask for help.

5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2016
Would take again

If you don't mind learning by yourself take this class. He will always provide a test review that is basically the test itself.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MAP2302
Grade: B-
Jul 20, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He is very very nice. Has an accent. Classes are boring and very hard.

1.0
5.0
MAC1147
Jan 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

not only he confused me and made me feel dumb, but he also made me doubt everything i know from before. keeps telling jokes and stories. he's funny but thats not why we are there. half of the lecture is jokes and stories the other half is hard fast paced math. he even sent the class an email saying to drop it if we weren't smart. not recommend him!

4.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: B+
Feb 21, 2017
Would take again

Very easy class teaches well but kinda fast. Makes mistakes sometimes but other than that he was a good professor gives you the exact test as a review just changed numbers, which makes the tests easy to pass the only thing that messed me up was the final. Would defiantly recommend.

Hilarious
1.0
4.0
MAT1033
Feb 13, 2017
Wouldn't take again

HE REALLY DOESN'T KNOW HOW TO TEACH . HE DOES EVERYTHING ON HIS MIND AN DON'T EXPLAIN IT

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MAT1033
Mar 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He really knows a lot about math but doesn't Know how to teach. Nice professor but you can't understand him because of his accent. This is the type of class that is self taught. He gives 5 tests and a final test. The final test makes up for the lowest grade on the first 5 tests. The only grades you get in this class are the tests.

Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MAC2233
Grade: D+
May 1, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is simply a study guide, does not teach anything. one exercise per concept is his method of teaching. You will have to learn how to do the exercises on your own time, outside of class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
MAT1033
Apr 8, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Currently taking this class, and he isn't a good teacher but he does try his best and gives loads of extra credit opportunity. Take this class only if you excel in studying by yourself as you will find it very difficult to learn in class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
MAC1147
Grade: B+
May 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is the sweetest guy ever, and tries to be funny, but this class is VERY difficult. It is a lot of material stuffed into one semester. There are 8 tests and a mandatory final. He gives out review packages that are very similar (sometimes identical) to the tests. I went to class and went to the math lab 3 times a week. He gives extra credit.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
3.0
5.0
MAC1114
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Prof Tseng, has a heavy accent, which makes 50% of what he says impossible to understand. He will teach subject of the 2nd exam before the first one has been taken( very confusing). There isn't whatsoever interaction between student teacher during the class. He will skim very fast thru the class content, without asking the class if they understood.

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MAT1033
May 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Nice guy hard class, if you aren't the best in this specific subject don't take him. He has a heavy accent and tearhes math to fast, I showed up to every class and still didn't pass the class

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Sep 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Absolutely puts no effort to be a good professor. He is very lazy and unclear. You basically have to study at home and just come to class to take test.

Get ready to read
TEST HEAVY
3.0
2.0
MAT1033
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 9, 2017
Would take again

I have prof Tseng for math 1033 which is just algebra, if you know what you are doing and dont mind doing some self studying than his class will be alright for you. He does ask for feedback so if he goes to fast or if you dont understand him, than tell him. Other than that his tests are easy, he doesnt give homework and he is really funny and nice.

Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Oct 24, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I had him for a summer term and he moved along pretty fast, so if you miss a class its easy to drop behind or fail a test. Only graded exams.

Clear grading criteria
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: C
Dec 26, 2017
Would take again

This course is so slack but you have to be dedicated. Gives review packets which you do on your own time, or not, and he does the problems in class with you. No homework to be graded. Sometimes the test is the actual review packet. His teaching methods are odd but can easily be learned from Youtube. About 5 tests and 1 final. Easy to pass.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Grade: Rather not say
Jan 20, 2018
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR. He does not teach good. He has an accent and you will not understand him. He gives study guides that are identical to the test. But he makes the class harder than ever. He teaches one subject per class and expects you to know it right away. Do not take him at all, he is the worst professor

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
3.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: B
Mar 4, 2018
Wouldn't take again

he gives reviews for his tests that if you study, you'll pass. he gives 6 tests and a final. if the whole class does bad on an exam he'll let you do an "error report" and it'll give you 15% extra credit. but he's not the best teacher in my opinion, i was pretty lost half the time.

1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Apr 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Without a doubt the worst professor I've ever had in my life. Teaches way too fast to ever understand him, have fun studying and learning everything on your own if you ever want to pass his class. ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
2.0
4.0
MAC1147
Grade: A-
Apr 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Dear Professor, you are one intelligent man there's no doubt! But as students, we come knowing zero. Take the delicacy of introducing each chapter's purpose rather than jumping into the problems &showing tricks. As a teacher, being prepared is key! It's confusing when you're half way thorough the question and you mess up bc you havent reviewed.

EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MAC1147
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Run. This man is BRILLIANT, however, his teaching style is abhorrent. He rushes through material and introduces "tricks" before you have a chance to understand the material. He confuses the class often by making mistakes mid-explanation, and introduces the material as if the class already knows the topic. I wouldn't recommend this class to my enemy

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2018
Would take again

he always give back my test and some time we can write an error report to get extra points called post test l

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2018
Would take again

he provide the material in class which is exactly for test, if listen to the class and study notes ,you can get A easy !

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
MAC2312
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2018
Would take again

Professor knows his material very well and taught us many ways to solve problems. it would be unwise if you do not attend the class but study by yourself. pay attention to his review packages which will help you pass the class. if you want to get A ,then do his bonus problems for every test and get additional 10 points.

TEST HEAVY
4.0
2.0
MAT1033
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2018
Would take again

Professor provides a complete background for those who are weak in Math. if you pay attention to each class teaching, you will learn a lot from him. do practice review material and you can get A easy. he is a serious teacher which help you to improve your math a lot. but you need yo work hard a little bit .

Respected
1.0
3.0
MAC2313
Grade: A
Aug 28, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Professor Tseng isnt a good teacher. His accent is not his limiting factor in reaching his students it's his attitude and speediness to run through the material like he's bored and wants to leave. On multiple occasions he made mistakes while explaining concepts on the board. He doesn't make anyone passionate to learn the subject despite its beauty.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Grade: Incomplete
Dec 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He teaches but he doesn't know how to explain why you got that answer. There are 6 online and 6 in paper tests. The online tests are easy, but the 6 paper tests are very hard. He has a final exam that can replace one of your lowest tests or a test you missed.

3.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: A+
Jan 9, 2019
Would take again

You ultimately teach yourself, but if you do the online assignments respective to the in-class tests and study his Mimic Reviews youll be fine. I got a perfect score in 6/7 tests including the final w/o counting the bonuses, which are at least 3 per exam and boost your grade by 5% each. Preparing took me like 7 hours per test though.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
MAC1106
Jan 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

9 tests in total. He doesnt teach the material because its a lot he has to cover (algebra+precal). The lectures are basically an overview of what youre suppose to know on the exams. If youre a good test taker then I highly recommend. If youre not that good in math, then dont take him.

TEST HEAVY
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Oct 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Don't take this class. the professor, although a very intelligent person, does not teach the material properly and expects his students to understand automatically. Extremely frustrating, would never take again.

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: C
Oct 16, 2019
Would take again

First, let me start off by saying that Prof. Tseng doesn't even use a textbook. The grading scale is very confusing and you will not learning anything from his lectures. NOTHING AT ALL! I had to go to the tutoring lab after every class. The only good thing about taking this class is that the study guide is very similar to the exam.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
MAT1033
Grade: C-
Oct 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He has a very thick accent so you're already at a disadvantage trying to understand him. He does try to be funny and relatable which is appreciated but you're going to have to teach yourself the math. He does the whole problem himself and doesn't explain well as to how he got there.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAT1033
Grade: F
Nov 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

So many difficult tests. Didnt give you the opportunity of doing extra credit even if you have been all the time in classes. One time I came to talk to him and I told him that the class was being hard for me and he just told me to go tutoring. Didnt give any study guide to study. He think that we have the same knowledge that he does.

Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Dec 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He was a nice guy but it was not an easy class. I had the class once a week and one class was the review and the next class was the test. Hard to understand and does not teach the material, simply reviews it for the test. The only plus was the reviews were just like the tests, but you need to study on your own and definitely go to the math lab.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MGF1106
Grade: F
Jan 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

could not understand anything happening in the class. would forget to add/multiply/subtract ect. something and wouldnt notice till a student would call him out on it. didnt know whether to believe the teacher or the student. 10/10 would NEVER take again.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MGF1106
Grade: C
Jul 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Don't take this professor. You have to teach yourself. His lectures are confusing, fast, and not well done. He makes mistakes mid problem all the time. There are A LOT of hw assignments that contribute to your grade. Final is optional and he replaces your worst grade w it. Language barrier makes it more confusing as well. I barely passed. Reviews >

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAD2104
Grade: F
Apr 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Ridiculous teacher. Will give you an F because he is so utterly incompetent that he can not check his own emails. Do NOT take this professor.

Hilarious
1.0
3.0
MAT1033
Nov 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I fully do not recommend. He doesn't communicate and he's very disorganized. Never again would I take him.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: A-
Dec 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class you're gonna have to teach yourself. He gives his student a study guide with questions similar to the test and goes over that. Other than that you personally have to go through the book and learn. It's not hard class if listen and go over the assignment. The 25 homework (ranged from 4 - 10 questions) and 6 test (20 question) were online.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE professor. His assignments and tests are on Aleks, not on blackboard. He does not give any exceptions so if you miss a day on a test due to any personal problem like I had, he will not give you a chance. you miss it, you fail. You will have to teach yourself because his reviews are extremely hard to understand. unorganized and unprofession

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

Professor Tseng is one of the smartest individuals on this planet, but his way of teaching is unique. You cant show up to class expecting to be gifted an A, but if you work for it, he will reward you!

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
5.0
1.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Apr 22, 2021
Would take again

He was very helpful, I took his online course for algebra and there was only test and hw, no having to go in anywhere was nice since covid. He responded to my emails quickly and sent me test reviews too. I would take him. Easy A class.

Respected
Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2021
Would take again

the smartest guy on planet earth

Gives good feedback
Respected
Get ready to read
4.0
2.0
MAC1114
Grade: A
Oct 26, 2021
Would take again

Hes a good person, however, he goes fast on his lectures, U wont need to study a lot, you will just have to do all your homework and exams, which are through MyMathLab. You have the entire course for making up your work. He answers questions and will explain them through.

Respected
Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
MGF1106
Grade: A-
Oct 27, 2021
Would take again

If you're looking for a class where you essentially teach yourself the material, this is it. Expect to meet only one day a week even if you sign up for more. All the hw & tests are on mymathlab, non-proctored. No midterms/finals. Your grade will be based off hw & tests, both make up 50% of your grade.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: C+
Dec 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you're looking for a real professor to teach you the class, then you picked the wrong teacher. He doesn't care at all; he just gives you hw and tests. The only good thing is that We dont have final or midterm. His lectures are going over a review for the test. All I learned on this class was thanks to YouTube.

4.0
3.0
MAT1033
Grade: B+
Dec 19, 2021
Would take again

This professor is hard but extremely fair and brutally honest. All assignments from day one were left open on connect math to the last day. There is basically one test every week or so per chapter. As long as you do all the homework and Test on time you will pass! Anytime I emailed also he responded back pretty fast. Im taking him for MAC1105!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAC1147
Apr 19, 2022
Wouldn't take again

His teaching style is horrible. grade consist of 50% HW 50% Test. Test are more difficult than any question seen on the HW. He is not good at teaching and is not tech savy. Dont take this professor unless you want to teach yourself

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
MGF1106
Grade: A+
Mar 18, 2022
Would take again

Profesor Tseng is awesome!! Definitely recommend taking his class. He is a great profesor and enjoyed his class policies. Make any arrangements needed to take this course!!

3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: F
Jul 28, 2022

The whole class is MyMathLab. He passes around an attendance sheet, that you can check off the last day of class, and does a fast review. He's not really teaching what you will be tested on. Out of 12 classes, we only had to be present for 6 of them. I was only able to get 40-50% on tests. If you can teach yourself, this class is for you.

Test heavy
2.0
5.0
MAC2312
Grade: A
Nov 28, 2022

Be prepared to self-study for hours on end. He has a strong accent so I spent more time trying to decipher his english than actually understanding the concept being explained. This resulted in me and most classmates to stop coming to class and rely on self-study. He does care about his students though, and is great with emails.

Clear grading criteria
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MAC1105
Grade: C+
Jul 14, 2023

The way he grades is annoying since it makes all the homework count for 50% of your overall grade. There is way too much homework for things that dont show up on tests and it is a huge time waster. Only take him if you can self study and are good at doing things on your own, the material provided is not helpful at all since he is not tech savvy.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2023
Would take again

Completely online class. Responded to emails shortly and made things clear. Exams are locked in a browser, but assignments were infinite tries. 4 exams in total.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
3.0
MAC2312
Grade: A
Sep 26, 2023
Would take again

He's very transparent about the grading: 50% exam averages, 50% homework averages. You have the entire semester and unlimited tries for the HW. Although lectures lack depth, he compensates with near-identical exam reviews. If you study those and do the homework, this class is a breeze. He's also super accessible for questions outside of class.

Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MAC2312
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 7, 2024
Would take again

Amazing professor! He goes beyond the standard curriculum, covers some higher level concepts and teaches different techniques to solve math problems and exercises. He provides review sheets for each test (5 in total no midterm nor final) that are almost like the test. I highly recommend him if you actually like math. Take advantage of the resources

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
3.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: A
Oct 31, 2023

Completely online class. Responded to emails shortly and made things clear. the 4 Exams are locked in a browser, but assignments were infinite tries. The exams were hard since homework questions weren't similar to exam questions. The assignments were all due at a certain date so you can go at your own pace or leave it all to last minute, up to you.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
MAC2312
Grade: Rather not say
Aug 31, 2024

I wouldn't call him a professor since he does not teach anything. His job is just being Pearson's customer service representative. He may as well just use windows narrator to read the power point presentation. I'm starting to believe teachers at MDC are just frauds.

4.0
2.0
MAC1105
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 23, 2024
Would take again

Tbh he is so sweet and always asks if we understand what he just finished teaching. he is a little slow with technology since this class was completely online but that's all. the assignments and tests are all on my math lab and for the homework you can try as many times as u want to get a good or 100% score I'd take him again!

2.0
4.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Nov 25, 2024

For my second semester at Miami Dade College, I had to take MAC 1105 (College Algebra) with Professor David Tseng, and in full honesty, he's not the best teacher when it comes to mathematics. This professor teaches very fast, and he doesn't make any sense. It's hard to understand how he does things, and he can't teach the material very well.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
MAC1105
Grade: B+
Nov 26, 2024
Would take again

Professor Tseng's MAC1105 is an online class with manageable difficulty. While the exams are challenging, the assignments offer unlimited tries. Unstuck study and the textbook are helpful study tools to ace this course.

3.0
2.0
MAC1114
Grade: B
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

Online class. The 2 exams were graded by AI on lockdown which was super nice but you still pay $10 . All Aleks hw is due by the end of the semester at your own pace. Each exam you have to take three tests for the same thing… one on canvas, on aleks, and then the actual exam. If you want to actually learn don't take this class.

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
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