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Reviews (108)
this professor is useless he goes all over the world to explan one math problem. Frist he shows us math from russia then math from africa. just teach from america. Then he has to tell his life story that he is from africa or france i dont care. He has a heavy accent that most people cant understand please avoid his class if you can.
okay..i never learned math properly because i always had horrible prof who didn't care. But paki..omg..he truly thought me the meaning of math and yea he might have a strong accent and come off as if he knows everything but in reality he is on his stuff when it comes to math..take him if your willing to go the extra mile. I got an A
PROF PAKI WAS A VERY GOOD PROF HE HELPED ME A LOT I HAD TAKEN THIS CLASS 2 TIMES BEFORE AND LOST INTEREST BUT WITH HIM I WAS ACTUALLY MOTIVATED TO COME TO CLASS AND LEARN. HE WAS VERY PATIENT AND EXPLAINED EVERYTHING TO US HE WAS ALWAYS THERE FOR TUTORING WHEN WE NEEDED HIM. HE IS A VERY GOOD PROF I STRONGLY RECOMMEND HIM.
He is an amazing teacher, He knows who I am. Did an amazing job this semester under the circumstances my class was in. MUST take him, he will help you the whole way through, gave my class hope. Thankful for an amazing guy. He did his job PERFECTLY.
WOW.. I've never been good nor had confidence in myself to do well in math.. After a ruff start with a different Professor, Professor Paki took over our class and I actually learned and started gaining confidence that I could do well in math. He explains everything and takes his time with his students. Wish I could have him next semester.
OMG MATH HAVE NEVER BEEN EASIER... I JUST WANT PROF. PAKI TO BE MY MATH PROF.. IN EVERY MATH CLASS :D HE'S THE BEST
Paki was a great professor. Came to class always prepared and with new techniques to help us understand new material. I was clueless about the basic math ( fractions, decimals ) But with the help of paki i passed the class. And he was also open to tutoring. I will miss him
IF I COULD PASSED MATH W. A GOOD GRADE.. HAHAHA I MEAN HE IS AWESOME, SO BAD HE CANNOT BE MY MATH PROF. IN ALL MY MATH CLASSES
Great professor! He teaches in a fun and simple way. He's easy to understand and is always willing to help you. I wish he could be my professor for my other math courses.
He was very helpful and wants his students to pass, he even gives tutoring before class to help students prepare!!! Thanks
Great teacher overall
Very helpful professor
professor was very understanding to questions, lenient with the homework and gave students extra time if needed and made sure most students passed both midterm and final and encouraged on additional studying, really helpful professor
The prof is helpful and funny. if you want to get an A you have to do all your work and if you dont understand you can ask him as many as you want.
Good Professor, learned a lot!!
Prof. Paki's love for teaching is a breath of fresh air. I've been in college for over 1 1/2 years, and he is by far my favorite prof at BMCC. Prof Paki makes success in Math possible. He won't settle for "I can't". His teaching style is truly amazing. I wish all my Prof had his attitude and outlook for teaching. 100% great Prof!
Prof Paki is terrible. He is very arrogant and more focused on his GPA than the students. He does not teach well and always suggest tutoring. His accent is very heavy and be speaks at a low volume. He is never prepared for class. The entire class feels as though they will fail. Please choose another prof.
Prof. Paki is horrible. Made me hate math. Should not be a math teacher.
Prof. Paki is useless. He is more concerned about himself and his own GPA than the student's. His accent is heavy, he refuses to raise his voice so you can hear and he calls upon students to teach his class. Choose another Professor.
This professor is an ego maniac. He doesn't explain anything and recently checked "Rate My Professor" DURING our midterm to show how great he is!
This Prof. is not helpful. He is absolutely uninterested in his students. He is constantly reiterating how good of a prof he is. He is unprepared for class and waste lots of time speaking about inappropriate topics that have nothing to do with what is being discussed. Dont use this Prof.
4 students in this math class passed the midterm due to the material not being taught. Classes are very unproductive. In the class after the midterm, we spent 1hr and 40 mins doing only 3 questions. He is not a good prof. He is always gloating about how great of a prof he is. How can that be when only 4 students passed the midterm? Use another prof
This professor doesn't teach. He doesn't seem to understand the material and tells students to go to the math lab when they actually want something taught. If you want to pass remedial, find a different professor.
My entire class is having problems with this prof. He makes us feel dumb if we have questions. I used to be confident about math stuff, but now, not so much. He's also crazy hard to understand because of his accent.
Prof. Paki is not a great prof. Anybody that does a job and has to convince students that he is the best clearly cannot be the best. He makes students teach the class and constantly recommends tutoring. Tutoring would be helpful and not compulsory if we were being taught in class. If you want to pass, find another prof.
Great Professor!!! God Him!
I failed the midterm exam because I did not study. Paki is really a great professor.
While you are writing your own ratings prof. Why don't u address the issue of u bringing up this very website during our midterm? The proof is in the pudding folks. That act alone speaks volumes about his integrity. As a great prof. U allow your skill to speak for itself. You don't bring it up during a midterm or ever!!!!
Paki is funny but useless. If nothing else, his accent is completely incomprehensible and he is completely unprepared for every class. Use another prof.
Not a good prof at all. Bad English, doesn't teach and very arrogant. Choose another prof.
The proffessor was flexible and so respectfull to students,he gave all materials with clarity and helpfull comments. I enjoyed math 104 class. p.s:textbook he gave are so usefull!
Very good proffessor! If you study you'll receive the A!The textbook he used are very helpfull! I liked this class
Professor Paki is a very good teacher. He will always take time with the students and answer any questions they may have. He usually stays after class a little while to help, and takes time to make sure you understand. Math has always been a tough subject for me, but I learned a lot from this class. I strongly suggest taking this course with Paki.
worst professor. if you ever want to pass math, find another professor who actually cares about helping uplift his students and not only about his GPA and the embarrassment you would cost him if you failed his class.
I never needed his help since I was the only passing in the class. I cannot say he was helpful because he wasn't I ended up helping, teaching, half of the class. He is rude and is not nice. Yes, he did help some students the one he likes. Most of the students were rude so he would get even more agitated and went bonkers. It was easy only for me.
This professor is not helpful at all. Don't waste your time or money.
Paki is the greatest professor.His teaching is challenging and entertaining. I strongly recommend him!
I have learned quite a lot in Prof.Paki class. Math is mysterious and beautiful, and there are many approaches to solve problems. Although the book has a lot of details about nursing procedures, you will focus highly on the mathematical content with Paki. You will be using proportions, conversions, dimensional analysis a lot but it gets easier
He's an alright professor. Nothing good to say , yet nothing bad either.
Paki's a drill sergeant. He'll take you where you need to go in the curriculum and then blow right past. My next level was all review because he'd already taught the material. He teaches math theory not memorization and uses east & west methods. He plays favorites on the basis of who's putting effort in. Caveat, can be very stubborn in his methods.
not good at all he pretends when the person in the room is evaluating him
Greatt Professor. you will be lucky to have him for math.
Terrible professor he acts like his helpful and fail to help his students instead he tell you to go to tutoring and don't explain the material! Save money and your time
Paki is a superior Mathematics intructor! I will miss his class. Mucho gracias Paki!
He's like a drill sergeant. However don't let that fool you, he's extremely helpful and caring. He makes you learn, could be stubborn but he means well. I failed his midterm but ace the final after that. I am very grateful with him. If I could take him again I would, although I better e in my p+q's :)
He is very difficult to understand at times. For the fall semester on Friday's only, the first 3 weeks there was no school. Too late to switch the class without a "W." Ya, no thanks - With that said... he is funny but be prepare to work backwards (LITERALLY). He said it was his way of getting us ready. Maybe he is right but want another professor..
PAKI is hilarious. he seriously wants you to pass, if you fail any exams he tellsyou to go to his office to correct it. If you are failing or missing any work he lets you complete it any time. Great professor only thing is that sometimes he expects you to know how to do things but then he helps you. TAKE HIM IF YOU R A PROCRASTINATOR
He is a great professor. Wants you to pass. Recommend him
Paki is a Good professor who dedicate his time for students. He pushes students to achieve success at the end of the day. His office is like a second class room always open for students who needs additional help.
I think Mr Paki is a great professor. I understood very thing he thaught me. He makes sure that he sloves every problem in all posible methods so that students can choose the one they feel confortable with.
Paki is a wonderful teacher. Hes always pushing his students to do their best the best way they can. He doesnt give up on us... and I thank him for everything he jas done for me
This is an updated review. He is hard to understand but a friendly guy. Get a separate tutor to help with your studies. Make sure to go over the review sheets over and over again. It may be difficult but keep putting hours in the tutoring department. Paki starts from the back of the book (but it's to give you more time for the end).
I had Paki for remedial math. It wasn't necessarily hard but he could be so rude. He made me cry twice. But he can also be nice. The class isn't hard. You need to do all your homework and maintain a 70 average on your tests and final to pass the class. It wasn't the worse class but if you can take the class with someone else, I would advise that.
He is a great teacher! he makes sure students understand how to solve a problem before moving on.
He is very helpful when yo show him that you are into the work and want to pass. Respect him he respects you and he is hilarious
This professor is so hard, if teachs you in a weird way and thing has to be his way! And I don't understand anything he is saying. He thinks he so good at math, but then again the students has no idea what he just teached us. I recomand you to get another professor don't waste your money and time.
Prof. Paki is very helpful to any student how ask for it, patient, sometimes rude if you are in his bad side. Has an accent but very understandable! Some students hate him for pointless reasons but that's because they are closed minded. He gives many multiple choice test, if you study you pass, also gives many options if you are not doing so well.
His teaching methods aren't helpful, I really want to pass this class but with this type of teaching, I have a feeling I'll be repeating this course again but with a better understanding professor
Helpful, but eccentric :) You can't be thin skin to survive. It is a noncredit class I passes
Paki has a terrible accent and all he does is lecture the class about stuff that has nothing to do with math.
Accent is super heavy and he's extremely unorganized. Expects you to know everything in math as if we all are mathematicians.
No help. Does not show up to his office hours. Grades papers incorrectly. I noticed he gave me no credit on an exam for a question but another student had the same answer I did but was given full credit for it. He would not give me the points I deserved for the exam . Forget about teaching . He had us all teach our selves the entire semester.
I'm having a great experience so far. I didn't know a question and he said "instead of saying you don't know THINK". And at first i was so upset because if i don't know, i don't know but then i took his advice and it felt good to figure it out for myself. And when i can't he's there to guide me and help me think like a mathematician.
I took paki for remedial 51 and 56 and this guy is amazing. Some people might say he's not a good professor but he's the best. he tells you straight up about the subject and what you need to know to pass. he believes that the remedials are a waste of time. if you need to pass the remedial that this prof. You'll pass and save money . NO TEXTBOOKS !
terrible professor. Constantly insulting students intelligence and reminds one that its a non-credit course. Never gave out a syllabus and teaches in a backwords order... save your time and money.
Prof paki's knowledge in mathematics is as deep as the abyss (Extra s because hes extra deep) and parallel to non. If you want to learn Mathematics in depth and with thoroughness, this is your guy. He truly shows you the beauty and elegance of the unfathomable science that is maths. If you stick with him, he will teach you the ways of the force.
i tool calculus 2 with professor paki and i had a wonderful experience in his class, very professional and respectful, knows his subject, brilliant professor, very inspirational, gives a lot of opportunies,he cares about his students, he is very interestion in making his students learn. he is very funny lol, he always made me feel very confortabl
Paki is a really nice professor. He makes it clear how the course is ran and that attendance is key for passing. There is homework (which he never collects) but there are a couple of tests. The class can be confusing at times but Paki ensures you pass. There is no textbook or online code needed to purchase for this class.
Worst experience . Handed us a packet of problems with no solutions . Expected us to know everything. Kept saying "math is a beautiful subject" No solid education received during the semester. Basically had to teach ourselves . Classes were vague , does not help with a good base for Calculus. It's a shame .
I have the worst experience ever. I took his class for pre-cat and teach nothing only know teach himself but not for a student. Week by week the most student dropped his class. All he keeps saying is "Math is beautiful" When student asks him a question only know yelling student without answering the question and skip. I will not recommend this teacher.
This is the worst professor ever. Teach nothing in class only know for himself act like nice but will never get help. Have havy accent. Ask question will not explain to student and skip it. Will not recommend this professor waste of money and time.
Horrible
I have never enjoyed school as much as I did during Winter Semester with Professor Paki. Professor is very inspirational and encourages students to work collaboratively. He doesn't teach 1+12, for those problems you need a textbook. He created working environment and encouraged students to work after class hours. I'm proud how much I have learned
recently took a winter semester, and my confusion and angst with his teaching style was due to my own lack of preparation. He reiterates that you MUST study in order to pass. If you're not good at math do not expect Paki to be the teacher to perfectly explain everything on the first try. Remember, the first step to enlightenment is confusion!!
This guy is funny and helps you alot if you need the help.
Beware he does not teach he only gave lecture first week of class. Expects you learn on your own if you ask him any questions he gets mad. He states if we want to be nurses its our responsibility to learn and read on our own. Doesnt go over any test , arrogant
Had to drop my summer school class mat 104 this is the worst math prof Ive been class. Does not teach all he does is walk in and give hand outs and expect you to do good in class hes a joke refuses to go over test in class dont take him
Took this professor over the summer. At first it seems hard and scary but all you have to do is work hard and stick it out. This professor pushes you to your greatest ability. He cares about your learning. My only problem was that the class was 4 weeks and that made it extra hard. We need more teachers like this that wants you to learn.
I like the way he taught. And i took Mat301
He's so knowledgeable, if you really want to learn something, take him! Especially Math majors!
The best profesor ever
BEWARE! If you want to get some knowledge of Calculus STAY AWAY from him! In case if you already took this class be ready to prepare yourself by youtube and google and lastly drop this class! Everybody knows him like a terrible professor! His explanation so complicated and yes,his is rude! He doesn't care do you understand the problem or don't.
You won't have any homework. You'll have just 100 pages of his book for practice that you wouldn't check are you right or not. And finally you won't have calculus knowledge,but you'll have an F.
This professor absolutely does not try to teach you, does not explain the material properly, gives a more complex program than it should be. He gives grades as he sees fit, if he doesnt like you, then dont be surprised that you got C, and someone with a lower level did B. Get ready to go to the tutor, watch YouTube and help you holy Google.
He is so tough , does not like anyone to ask questions .Also his accent is hard to understand . his class was the worst class that I had in my life . YOU SHOULD DO EVERYTHING BY YOURSELF I WILL NEVER TAKE HIM AGAIN . THE CLASS STARTED WITH AROUND 20 STUDENT 11 OF THEM DROPPED THE CLASS. VERY BAD TEACHER AND PERSON .
Hes a great professor that makes A lot of jokes and it very funny. I took his class over the summer and at first it was difficult but all you have to do is stay focus and do the work. Math is generally hard but he is such a genuine person he wants you to learn. Definitely take him he is a sweet gem.
He is a good professor, he helped a lot in the class. If you just answer even if you are not right that takes some points for the grading. Finals are easy.
You are going to have a 300 pages of Workbook, and it's mandatory to complete or you would be failed. I did all my work and I have an Average of 90 on blackboard, he ended up giving me an B, I called him on the phone and he was mad because he didn't care about it. ( how ridiculous and rude ?). He doesnt respect students at all.
This was a nightmare. The Prof does not explain and makes everything extremely confusing. I took him during the summer in-person session. In addition to the heavy workload, he decided to teach Calc 1 and 2 in 5 weeks! He failed 60% of the students, the rest got low grades. Avoid at all costs. He will destroy your GPA.
Professor Paki is great and funny. Though the class was super long he would stop and give jokes here and there to wake us up. He cares about his students just make sure to participate even if not right he'll give you points and notice you're trying. This class is hard so try not to miss days or even 10 minutes of teaching cause you'll end up lost.
Would 100% recommend this professor! He made me love math and really got down to how math works and foundations of math. Compared to just how well you solve a problem. He grades on how hard you work in the class and not based if the answer is correct! Great detailed lectures. Kind hearted professor and he loves what he does and it shows! -Carolyn
This professor is great, he always encourages us to join college and stay in college. He Always understand how life is hard out side college and gave us more chances to submit our assignments. I am so proud of being his student for spring semester 2022.
Paki was is the best professor I have ever had in my life! He cares and teaches you the material. Not just paperwork. If you are scared of math, take his class. I will be taking Cal 2 with him as well and will avoid taking math with anyone else. Trust me, if you want to learn math and get a good grade, go with Paki!
Professor Paki is a very nice professor. Show up, participate in class and do the work, you have nothing to worry about. He is very communicative and makes the class fun. Always interacts with students which is very important. Overall one of the best classes I took at BMCC
Professor Paki goes above and beyond to help his students understand and learn mathematics. So much so, that if you don't understand a math problem, he'll be willing to stay after class to help and guide you to understand calculus. I recommend Professor Paki to students who are serious about learning and challenging themselves for a better future.
Professor Paki is the best math teacher, If you do your work on the right time, and be in class in time, he will give extra credits, I really enjoy being in this class and I will be in next semester with the same professor in calculus 1 class.
Although there is a lot of homework, i didn't mind it at all. He is very understanding and helps you out whenever you need it. His lectures were fun and he always made it less boring with his jokes. Definitely one of the best math professors at bmcc who actually care about his students and isn't eager to fail them over the smallest mistakes.
Professor Paki has been an incredible teacher to me this semester. I am a BMCC student transferring to a four-year college next year, and after taking his MAT 301 class, I feel very prepared. Be sure to do the work that is expected of you. He is tough but cares for his students and wishes for them to succeed. Thank you, Professor Paki!
He is a great teacher but he gives lots of homework. As long as you do your homework on time he will never fail you.
This was a tough class, I did eventually have to get help from an outside tutor but paki is a good teacher he just has a unique teaching style that not everyone will understand. I enjoyed his class, he is so funny. He is a fair grader as well.
Prof Paki is great! He wants students to understand concepts in prep for future courses. I took Mat 206.5 & Mat 301 with him. These are HARD classes regardless of the teacher. Took Saturday class (long hours) but he jokes & makes class fun. Also, he's encouraging. DO the h/w - ask questions - watch the videos - participate in class & you will pass!
no teaching in class only work on problem. i probaby will fail the class, because of the final. There is no other chances. Only final. no one like his class.
Paki is the best math professor ever! He is a genius and knows his stuff very well. In the beginning, he may sound a bit confusing, but that's because he really wants you to understand math, not just learn it and forget it. For people who really want to learn math, Paki is your best choice. He also really cares about his students.
Professor Paki made me succeed in his class, and he cared for the whole class. Professor Paki will show you the way, and guide you when you are stuck. Study and you will do well.
Professor Paki is a caring instructor who really wants his students to learn. The class is challenging but manageable with the right mindset. Unstuck ai and other study aids can be helpful supplements to Paki's great lectures and engaging teaching style.
SIR IS NOT HElpful at all bery mean and rude
He is rude and ridiculous! The first day with new students his attitude makes me shocked ! No manner, you can't ask any question to him. he said he is the king in the jangle, where is that I'm not sure! I think, most of the professor never forget that they are intelligent but the forget they working for students!???? I like to drop his class.
Do not take him. He is rude and disrespectful. All the students in my class had to confront him on how he teaches because he does not teach at all. He also expects us to know limits and derivatives on the 1st week and have our 50 page hw set done within 4 days. He continues to downgrade you when you ask questions and gets annoyed when you do.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
94%
Textbook Required
65%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.51 avg changeRatings by Course
MAT111
5.0
(1)MAT010
5.0
(1)A051
5.0
(1)MAT9A5
5.0
(1)MAT008
5.0
(2)Difficulty by Course
302
5.0
1015
5.0
MATH089
5.0
MATHO41
5.0
MAT104
5.0