Good teacher. Cuts through all the nonsense and teaches your the easiest methods you need to know. Tests are extremely fair, and very fun class. Just make sure you don't get discouraged she likes to pick on people, but don't care, she makes it funny.

Excellent professor! Explains material very well. Reviews homework and tests. She's very fun, outgoing, and understanding. Tests are very fair. Highly recommended for Pre-Cal.

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She is a good professor, she is clear and the most important thing is she goes over homeworks and exams. She might have her bad days, but overall I think she is a really good professor. The tests she gives are very reasonable.

I really liked this professor. She doesn't use the book other than give you homework assignments. Shes demanding but fair and if you attend class, pay attention, do the homework and study, you'll do well in her class. Exams are easy if you study.

If you don't mind doing homework and being there every class, she's great. Always clarifies concepts, no matter how dumb the questions are and how many times you ask. she's sarcastic, but hey, if you're sensitive, just pick someone else.

She is a good professor, explains clearly and reviews hw. Her exams and grading are fair. She does have a few bad days and picks at ppl sometimes, but don't make it a big deal, everyone has bad days.

I must admit I've learned the most from her. She is sarcastic but hilarious most of the time. She's in a bad mood some of the days due to having to take care of her ill sister and mother. Don't let other idiots discourage you. She's great.

She is not as bad as ppl say, she is very clear. As long as you don't mind her bad days. I think overall she is good. Work hard and you will get great results in her class and you will learn in her class.

great,clear

even though i failed the class. i thought she was a good professor. i actually learned a lot from her. if you dont understand something. she'll go over it for you, until you get it.

enjoyable class

Professor Achrich is fabulous, I had to take math1030 during the summer and i switched into her class because i heard she was so good. Surprisingly i learned alot. I've always been a horrible math student(dropped out of 1030 my first year!), she explains things really really well. I was so excited t

She is very good as a teacher

she is so good as a teacher and she is very nice person.

She is condescending at times, but THE BEST math teacher I've ever had. She clearly explains everything and will teach you so well that calculus will be a breeze. I cannot recommend her highly enough if you want to learn. I wish that she taught calculus also.

Very MEAN. but teaches so that u can understand. her exams are just like the questions from class. DONT ASK ANY QUESTIONS or she'll yell at u in front of everyone. her teaching is very clear n her grading style is very fair. attendance n lateness isnt too strict, but u would want to go to her class. its hard to keep up if u miss some classes

I love this professor. She teaches you in the way where you'll never forget the material. She shows you her own style of solving certain equations, which was a huge help to me. Unlike other prof. who go only by the book. Her personality is what makes her fantastic. Don't get intimidated, she has a difficult life, so it's only her strength showing.

I think she is very good and very fair. If you do all the homework, you ll be fine. take her.

She is very good. It is too bad she does not teach any Calc. Take her, do all the homework, ask if you don't understand something, just ask her. Very recommended!!!!

I got an A........

I enjoyed the class. If you pay attention to the homework and the review, you should be able to pass the class.

Never gave this professor a rating after taking her class, but now that I've encountered two other mathematics professors..she is the best so far. I wish she teaches the courses advancing 2001, I'd be both learning and passing with flying colors. She seems intimidating in the beginning, but you'll learn she really cares for her students. Tough luv.

Took her during the summer, she is the best. I wish she taught 2206. I have not been in school for years and was scared of this class. Between working with her and the students after class i managed to pass. Very entertaining, don't take her snaps personal its all in fun.

Take her! She explains everything is plain english and helps so much. She might seem mean at times but she is a great professor. You must do your work as in any math class but your chances are much better with her. Learned a lot.

You need to pay attention to the homework and the review, especially for the final. Then she curves..

Awesome professor. Very efficient at explaining the problems. Plans her lessons very well. Kinda difficult exams, but that's good because the department final is not easy, and this class is good preparation for it. Don't avoid the homework. Plus she's cool, has a bit of an attitude but it's entertaining, not offensive.

Excellent professor! Makes the class easy, cuts out all the garbage (at least in summer school) that they teach you during the school year. The tests are extremely fair, she's funny (she'll pound the work into you head, but it's up to you to do your part as well.) i would trust her over ANY tutor at baruch.

Great prof take only her for pre cal, you won't regret it.

Her lectures are very clear.Her exams are not that hard...but look out for stupid mistakes and study. The final is very difficult, and she is probably your best bet to learn the material.Excellent!

Wow THE BEST.. I took barone the first session, and dropped him. Took her the second session and got an A in the course. Exams are very fair. She is just a pleasure to be around. She is funny too. Take her over every one else in the math department. Out of 100 prof's in the math dept. only 10 are good. And she is one of the ten.

SHes GRRREEEAAAT Take her and only her. Its to bad she doesn't teach math2205. Other wise we would all be taking her.

I could not see taking this class with anyone other than her. The departmental final is hard, but she teaches you everything you need to know (final is 1/3 of your grade). Sure there are always people who fail, but pay attention in class and it's really not bad. Most importantly, her grading is very verrryy fair. A+

Do not listen to the negative comments below. This professor is totally great. I had her this summer and she was extremely helpful. I actually became interested in precal b/c of her. She is a tough cookie, but in a good way. Not where she wants you to fail. She knows her precal inside and out. I would recommend anyone to take her.

Do not listen to the negative comments below. This professor is totally great. I had her this summer and she was extremely helpful. I actually became interested in precal b/c of her. She is a tough cookie, but in a good way. Not where she wants you to fail. She knows her precal inside and out. I would recommend anyone to take her.

I took her class in summer semester.You have to study every day if you take her class and there ilot of self study,if you're lazy-you'll never pass.I worked very hard and i got my highest grade-the only in class.She has no sense of humour and hates questions about the material but the quality of her work is great,the level is pretty high.Challenge

I hated math before professor Ackrish. She is one of the only good math professors at baruch and anyone having trouble in math should def take her she is how i passed!

Prof. Ackrish is very clear and explains the material better than any math professor I've ever had. I took Calculus in high school and didn't understand a THING. Her class was much better. It was still challenging, but she challenges you so you'll do well on the final. I got an A but I worked for it. The book is basically worthless.

she great!!!! chose her if u want to pass pre-cal dont listen to the rubbish those students say obviously the dont know the concepts of God help those who help themselves

Best professor for math. Scared us in the beginning with the rules. But she;s very nice lady, just don't ask stupid questions from the 5th grade math. Her explanations is sooo good, fair tests and grading. Hate math, but enjoyed every single lesson with her. She will try her best, so you will pass her class. :))))

Prof. Ackrish is fantastic. I like math but was really scared--she explained things clearly and helped us to understand. The book is worthless in terms of learning, but she answers all questions and will meet you out of class. I got an A (yes, I worked very hard for it) and I credit her for it. She will get you through the class!

Prof. Ackrish is an angel on Earth. If it had not been for her, I would have NEVER passed pre-cal. You're a fool to listen to any of these negative comments and not take her. She't the absolute best professor at Baruch. She was extremely helpful and I am so grateful I can now move on with my life after passing her Pre-Cal.

best professor. Made pre-cal understandable. Very helpful professor and a great teacher. All of her exams are very fair. Attendance is a must, especially if taken during the summer. I highly recommend her for anyone who has to take this course.

You gotta love this woman. She's a tough cookie but it's because she takes pride in her work and after 30 years she knows why people fail math classes.she is tough to keep up with-moves fast.i just copied everything down and looked at it later.but it saves you from having to reread everything in the textbook.don't talk in class-she'll eat you alive

Wow. Took her in the summer and that was tough. She made a 4 week intensive math course easy to understand and absorb. Great teaching methodologies for a tough course.

She is a bit condescending at times if u ask a stupid question but she is REALLY good. Her explanations are thorough and her class exams were fair. I could tell that she really wanted my class to pass especially cuz we took it in the summertime. Wish I could haver her again but she teaches mostly at night i think. loved her cuz I passed!!

She is a wonderful person and fantastic teacher. I suck at math but she explains very well. She can be hard but if u go to class and study, u will do good. She is extremelly fair and can be really funny. I highly recommend her especialy for those who are scared of math but are willing to study. I didn't even need a tutor or the book! Book is useles

She was one of the best professors I ever had regarding math. I strongly reccomend to take her class. Just make sure you do your homeworks and pay attention to her explanations.

Great Professor, i enjoy Calculus with her.

Pre Cal great professor and i took her in the summer with another class. Best professor in baruch.

great teacher. really breaks down the math. really wants you to pass. everything is fair and shes there to help if you need her sometimes its hard for her to answer so nicley wen u have a question but its not too bad. shes real funny when she makes mistakes . fun enjoyable and effective class. also answers emails with grades. i like

I have had two good math teachers in my entire life. One taught Math B in high school. The other is Prof. Ackrish. Able to explain precal in a way you can understand, remember and use! She treated us like humans and showed what more math teachers need to show: PATIENCE! She was always willing to review any concepts we had trouble with.

She is a great professor, is really easy to understand, and makes math so much more bearable by relating it to real life and simplifying everything. I definitely recommend her.

Good teacher, all business, very helpful, can be a bit moody at times, will insult a class member./

HOLY COW! She is the only professor in which I passed MATH and was able to actually do well in math... I've failed pre-calc 3 times, took 2160 before with no success and coming into this class, and while studying before every exam, I PASSED and only with a "D" but a B!!!!!! :) She's groovy, just get your studying done.

Math class was not easy but definitely more useful that calculus and easier. A math I would use later in life

If math is your weak subject (if you are in 1030 it probably is) I would NOT suggest taking this in the summer. It is reallllly intense. She is a great professor, but goes really fast. The test was hard and the final was even harder. But the test did somewhat prepare you pretty well for the final. Not sure why the math department likes confusingus!

For summer she goes by the topic fast.Her tests was hard and the final was harder. Her policy is if u score a 93+ on the Final you will get an A.I could not even get an 80 on any of her 3 tests because her intention was to confuse the hell out you.I ended with an A in the class. The HW and Mymathlab does help.and YOU WILL NEED TO STUDY ON YOUR OWN.

Her lectures are great. HW and her tests are easy. Final (departmental) was really hard. Study hard and ask good questions. Half the class failed. If you study hard you can get an A.

Professor Ackrish is apt at explaining mathematical concepts. This course is far more intriguing than any other math course that I've taken thus far. On the continuum of difficulty and feasibility, I'd say that this class was right in the middle. She is a fair professor who doesn't belittle her students or treat anyone disparately. I recommend her.

For us, mathematically challenged who cannot stomach Calculus, Professor Ackrish and MTH 2160 is a godsend. I find her explanations clear, the tests' difficulty is reasonable and the course is somewhat related to the real world situations. Definitely not an easy A but neither a failing grade.

She's a great professor. Highly recommended.. Fair grader :)

Far Far easier than taking calculus! As a BBA student I didnt have to do calculus so I took this instead. You can apply this class to real world concepts. The test are more or less easy if you actually studied. There are 3 tests plus the final which is cumulative.

easy class if you really work your butt off. she's a DOLL!!!!!!! funny, keeps you entertained, but best of all.... you actually learn and UNDERSTAND the material!!! take it from someone who FAILED math twice before, she's math's gift to students!!! looveeee

Shes's helpful, funny, and the class was easy. I don't any of my classmates failed the class. I actually learned. She assigns homework but doesn't collect it. The class was easy.

On of the best professors at Baruch. She makes math interesting and tries her best to her everyone understand the concepts.

I really like this professor, She explain a lot and if somebody confuse she'll go over. I took her class on summer and I feel so much comfortable and ended up with C, she will help you. One of my best professor in Baruch. You have to study hard her exams was easy but final department is much harder, but if you study you will be fine.

Good professor... Wasn't bad for my first experience I'm a summer session. The course is very intense.. Studying is a must. I got a b-.. Math is definitely not my subject. She is helpful.. Only thing unfair is that she cut off time from the exams. She treated the course as if it were a regular semester. Only downfall.

She is absolutely amazing! Math has never been my strong suit, but she makes it interesting and makes sure you understand. If you ask, she will keep going over it until it sinks in. There is a lot of homework to be done, but it only better prepares you for her difficult tests. Compared to her exams, the department final was a breeze!

great prof. I suck at math, first time getting an A. highly recommend. gives tons of E.C. and 5 mins to look at notes during each exam. 3 exams, 1 final. dont buy textbook- only need review Qs in the back, so borrow from library and make copies of the back of each chapter (like 4 pages) Highly recommend!

Take her class. She is super clear on everything. Lots of work, but if you put in the effort you will get results. I'm not great at math, actually I'm pretty bad, but after taking her class things sunk in. Love her, Baruch's math Goddess.

Best math class of my life! I've always struggled with math but Ackrish made sure to make the material clear. A lot of extra credit and gives 5 minute study breaks during tests, 15 on the final! Take her!

I really respect this professor. She is kind, smart, and interesting. I truly loved this math class and keep telling my classmates how much I will miss it. :)

Great Professor.

Prof. Ackrish is one of the only professors that I can actually learn from in class. Her teaching method helps you remember the material so you won't have to teach yourself everything. Studying is required but her tests are very fair. If you have the chance to take her, do so. She is definitely the best math professor at Baruch.

She is a decent teacher for 2003, does a lot of problems in class. But she didn't really prepare us for the final. My biggest advice is do the practice finals ahead of time and get the wording down for the word problems. I took this class in the summer so the pace was faster and the final's difficulty could change. Algebra is a must!!!!!!

Professor Ackrish is the best math professor I've ever had. Her notes are clear and way easier to understand than the textbook info. If you don't do the homework & skip class often, you will not do well on her exams. Most of the questions are very similar to class/HW practice questions. Take clear/concise notes, pay attention and you'll do fine.

Great professor for MTH 2003, she teaches you all the shortcuts so you dont have to learn all the BS concepts. Her tests are fair, very similar to the questions done in class. When it comes to the final, make sure you know what theyre asking for in the questions. Other than that, shes amazing and if you pay attention and take good notes you'll pass

Professor Ackrish is a really good professor. It's pre-calculus so you need to do a lot of studying and practice on your own time or you will have trouble. I took it in the summer and she made such a hard course fly by and not be as painful as I expected it to be. Exams were fair and she gave extra credit

I took this class on summer and was a little hard because of the short time, but If you take her on a long term you would do great. she is clear with the material.

It's a weird "math" class. The professor is nice. We always got to leave 1015 minutes early because the material she is teaching isn't that hard to comprehend. Pretty easy materials. She gave us 3 tests and a final. Also, homework is optional, she never checked. You get one 5 minute break during the class where you can read your notes.

I like how she emphasizes important material. Study the textbook and pay attention in class. If you take the initiative it will impact your grade in a good way.

Great teacher. Had her for CSTM120 and MTH2160. She's only snappy/rude when students aren't paying attention (or she thinks you're talking to someone too much in class). Explains material well and will go over things if you need help

Prof Ackrish is a really passionate teacher who wants the best for her students. She is patient and always happy to answer any questions. She is also very big on second chances. I took 2160 and really loved it and would recommend the class to anyone who doesnt have to take calculus.

She is a good teacher but is a bit moody. You will learn well in her class but sometimes she will mistake your question as not paying attention or a certain comment as rude even if it is not. She does care about her students and wants you to do well. As long as you show you are trying and pay attention you will do well in her class.

Difficult class but she teaches it very well. Go to class and pay attention and you should be able to get the job done. Gives you the chance to make up points on exams.

Math isn't the easiest in general so don't expect an easy A but Prof Ackrish really does make it alot easier. She has a personality that just helps you learn a lot. There are times where she will get you to pay attention no matter what by making a scene and getting loud, insuring that you remember that moment and the information.

In old reviews they say she got annoyed and thought you weren't paying attention when you asked a question, nobody experienced that this semester and she was always willing to help out and explain things again. She wants you to succeed and makes sure you understand what she's teaching. She's awesome, finally understood this class thanks to her.

Prof. Ackrish was very helpful and striaght foward. She managed to break down specific points while staying on schedule to finish the course in time. Things were a little difficult while transferring from in person to online. But she was understanding and helpful about it

She's a pretty good teacher and I was able to understand all the material. Although, she did get quite impatient at times.. Beware, if you don't understand something or ask her to repeat herself, she might give a little attitude but she'll still explain. :))

Ellen Ackrish is a very nice professor, her classes are very well organized, she always explains each step of the calculation and asks for feedback in order to keep her class forward. Professor was happy to explain the stuff if someone lost. In addition, Mrs. Ackrish keeps good communication with students in tough situations.

Great proffesor

I'm not sure if the other reviews complaining about her having an "attitude" are from out of state-ers from the Midwest or something, but as a New Yorker I found her to be... a New Yorker. Straight to the point, no bull, if you're respectful to her she'll respect you, etc. I'm not in college to be coddled, I'm here to learn, & she was great at that

Prof Ackrish was very straight to the point and always was willing to help you if needed. She definitely wants her students to succeed in the class and because of that, has a tough love demeanor but is caring at the end. She also really prepared the class for the final exam.

I took this class in the summer and professor Ackrish was an excellent teacher, she really understands math and can explain to you concepts in a way that you understand. She is very patient with her students and the only times she got upset were when students weren't paying attention, I highly recommend this professor.

Professor Ackrish is a godsend. She cares about her students, and works with you to ensure you understand the material. Do yourself a favor and take her class.

Prof. Ellen Ackrish is super kind and elaborates topics great. 5 quiz, 2 exam, 1 final and homework is graded. If you like maths it should be smooth, attend classes.Quiz question are from what her worksheets and class discussions. The Mymathlab is kind of a rip off. whenever even used the book bought. She is super helpful for doubts & extra credit.

She is the sweetest person and goes over everything in detail. She can tell when students are confused. I would genuinely want her for all my math classes because she has been the only person who taught me math and it made sense. She's very encouraging When you try your best, and pulled me out of class just to tell me how good I did on a quiz.

Prof. Ackrish is a great teacher who really helps you grasp the material. While the course can be challenging, her clear explanations and willingness to help make it manageable. unstuck study was a game-changer for my study prep.