4.2

Eric Agyekum

Mathematics - Vancouver Island University

4.2
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
89%
Would Retake
85
Reviews
4.2
Quality
2.7
Difficulty
4.3
Helpful
4.0
Clarity

89%

Would Retake

85

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

13

3

5

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1

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8

What Students Say

Eric's enthusiasm for mathematics and commitment to helping students succeed make him a fantastic teacher

MATH135 - 5.0 rating

I hate HATE math but his upbeat and happy personality was very calming

MATH161 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 16 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
A+ (4)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(0)C(5)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 18 reported grades
A: 4
A+: 4
B+: 2
C: 2
Common Tags
Caring (7)
Gives good feedback (5)
Hilarious (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Lots of homework (3)
Respected (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
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Reviews (85)
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3.0
MATH121
Feb 3, 2004

If you're calculus-impaired, this is the instructor for you. Friendly, very helpful, good sense of humour, knows his stuff and explains it really well. His classes were actually fun.

4.0
3.0
MATH191
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2004

Great guy, and really approachable. He made the classroom environment really possitive and condusive to learning. Plus he was just really nice and smiled all the time, brightens your day. ^_^

3.0
2.0
MATH191
Mar 27, 2004

it was the most boring class i ever had.

5.0
3.0
MATH122
Apr 1, 2004

Eric is awesome!!! He is always happy and willing to help you with your math questions. Very good teacher and funny too!

5.0
2.0
MATH
Apr 7, 2004

Awsome teacher! He really knows his material and he's VERY helpful!

5.0
2.0
MATH122
Apr 15, 2004

Eric, you rock!!!Eric is an awesome math instructor.He is always showed up to class with a smile and he was very patient with all the students.He always took the time to re-explain stuff that didnt make sense.I will miss his classes.

5.0
1.0
MATH151
Apr 18, 2004

Eric, you are the man !!!

5.0
1.0
EVERYTHING
Sep 16, 2004

He is my all-time favorite math teacher!!! One of the best math teacher at MUC!!! Highly recommanded!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH161
Grade: B+
Sep 25, 2004

the funny and nice math instuctor I had ever seem. we love ya

5.0
4.0
MATH
Sep 30, 2004

Fantastic! Malaspina should never let you get away! Thanks for everything Eric.

5.0
1.0
MATH131
Oct 6, 2004

Great teacher always willing to help! If you know what is in the notes its easy!

5.0
2.0
MATH131
Oct 13, 2004

Eric really takes the time to make sure that you understand.Always available for help.

5.0
3.0
MATH151
Oct 24, 2004

you the greatest

5.0
3.0
MATH
Nov 2, 2004

Simply the BEST of the BEST!!!!!!

1.0
1.0
MATH131
Nov 3, 2004

not fit for teaching math, needs to learn english first and then take some math courses, cuz he can't help with problems students help him

1.0
1.0
MATH131
Grade: A
Nov 3, 2004

Confuses you more than he helps you. No wonder nobody shows up for class

5.0
3.0
MATH131
Nov 15, 2004

Not only is Eric a good teacher, he brightens your day with his smile. Yes, he has a different accent but he speaks very good english.

4.0
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MATH131
Nov 21, 2004

those ratings are irrelevant, I have no problem understanding, he has an accent but he makes no grammatical mistakes whatsoever. This class is so simple that if you can't understand then you have issues, he spends half the class trying to re-explain the easiest concepts, most teachers wouldnt bother

5.0
3.0
MATH131
Nov 26, 2004

Great teaching style, fun class, clear content.

5.0
3.0
MATH131
Nov 30, 2004

Eric ROCKS! Will bend over backward to make sure you understand. Always encouraging and supportive. Mal-U is making a mistake by letting this prof get away!

5.0
3.0
MATH131
Dec 2, 2004

He is an amazing teacher and the whole class will be sad to see him go, as this is his last semester. And can we say fun!?! He explains the material so well that you can't help but understand it and enjoy it!

5.0
2.0
MATH131
Dec 10, 2004

Eric is an awesome teacher and it totally sucks that he is leaving...BRING BACK ERIC!!

5.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: A+
Jul 16, 2005

he is good teacher

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Nov 28, 2005

He is really helpful and always makes sure that EVERYONE in the class understands it before he moves on. The first half of the semester is all the hard stuff and then its just coasting from there. He includes the hard-to-remember formulas at the back of each test and reviews before the tests and quizs. Overall a great teacher.

5.0
3.0
MATH151
Dec 10, 2005

Eric is a very positive and motivated professor. He always comes to class with a smile and has an exerted passion to teach. He covers the material punctually and strives to ensure all the students have learned the concepts. The class is prepeared well with its hw assignments, quizzes, and tests. I recommend him to all students.

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Dec 12, 2005

awsome teacher! makes the class fun, and explains everything as clearly as he can!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH111
Jan 17, 2006

AWESOME TEACHER!!!!!!!!! It was just wonderfull. HE explains everything very very clearly. If anyone has questions he's more than happy to answer them. If I had a chance to take his class again and again I WOULD!!!!!

5.0
1.0
MATH151
Feb 28, 2006

Eric is the best damned professor ive ever had. He made learning math so easy and fun. Anyone could pass his class!

2.0
4.0
MATH161
Mar 2, 2006

AWFUL, i couldnt understand a word he was saying. Tests are brutal, not enough time. I would never take him again.

5.0
3.0
MATH161
Apr 20, 2006

I am not sure what class the last person attended. Eric is the BEST Math teacher I have ever had.If this Prof cannot teach you Math then ...We makes the learning environment so friendly you can ask any question and not feel stupid. His Exams are similar to the practice tests. He teaches you to think and gets the class involved.

5.0
1.0
MATH161
Apr 21, 2006

Great teacher! Always comes to class with a smile on his face. Midterms and finals are exactly like the practice tests, so they're super easy if you take the time to do those. He likes telling jokes here and there.

5.0
1.0
MATH151
May 16, 2006

Very good teacher, interesting and funny. Provides every student with plenty of chances to pass. A+

1.0
5.0
MATH151
Jun 8, 2006

would be nice if what he said made sense instead of storytime

4.0
2.0
MATH131
Oct 6, 2006

very asy class for those who get math, but if you dont, it may be hard to follow with his accent. Very friendly and funny guy though

4.0
2.0
MA131
Nov 18, 2006

He makes a otherwise boring class fun and more intresting, his accent is a little hard to follow but you do get used to it. he is a great teacher considering I am horrible at math and I am getting a good mark so he must be doing somthing right. I would highly recommend him!

4.0
2.0
MATH131
Dec 11, 2006

I really liked him. I found him funny and interesting and it was one of my best classes. It was also fairly easy even without doing any homework

5.0
3.0
MATH121
May 14, 2007

Suuuper nice!! Always around for help and really wants you to do well

4.0
3.0
MATH111
Sep 19, 2007

Awww he's cute, he has a happy look about him. Now I'm horrible with math, and I always will be so nothing will change that, but I do like his teaching style and how he lays out his lessons. His accent might be hard to get past for some people, but It's not too bad. Oh he makes lots of silly mistakes when he's tired so watch out!

1.0
5.0
MATH131
Jan 26, 2008

difficult to follow

5.0
4.0
MATH111
Feb 12, 2008

Eric is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. I visited his office many times and he always had patience for my questions. He can go fast in class, but if you go to his office, you will succeed. Study all of the word problems for exams, and he uses some questions from the text, so read the book!!

1.0
5.0
MATH161
Apr 5, 2008

Very hard to understand. Gotta take Math 12 advanced right before taking it. hes fast and his accent is sometimes hard to understand.If you are ok at math and haven't takin it in a while, you will not do well in his class. When I took it, not many people did better than a C average.

5.0
3.0
MATH161
May 15, 2008

One of the best Profs at MalU. His course is the only Math Course I have taken that I can see myself using. He uses a lot of real life examples. Be prepared to think.

5.0
3.0
MATH161
May 29, 2008

Sometimes a little hard to understand, but otherwise an amazing prof! I'm pretty bad at math, but he made it easy and actually interesting! Prepares you really well for exams, and exams aren't too tough so long as you study! I highly recommend taking a course from him.

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Sep 27, 2008

Best math class ever! he made things clear and hes quizes and tests are faily easy if you actaully go to class and do your hw. He is extremely warm and helpful. Best math profs!!

4.0
2.0
MATH161
Nov 27, 2008

Keeps class interesting, Good jokes, accent may be a little hard to understand for some. Fair teacher, overall good class.

3.0
2.0
MATH131
Apr 14, 2009

nice dude, but it took a long time for me to understand his teaching method... i had to go over and over again all the things he taught, just so i could implement them!

5.0
2.0
MATH131
Jun 22, 2009

Eric is pretty helpful and exam is fairly easy and kept surprise into min. for people who are not good at math, i would suggest you ask questions..

5.0
5.0
MATH151
Jan 5, 2010

Eric is a great teacher. He knows the material, he gives good lectures. The course was a bit of a shock having not taken Principles Math 12 - but I made it through. It's important to get all his lectures, don't get behind, do the homework and write all the tests. I learnt a lot more than I thought I ever would in math!

5.0
4.0
MATH161
Jan 7, 2010

He is a very nice man and a great teacher. Even though I despise math, he made it enjoyable. Highly recommend him.

4.0
3.0
MATH161
Feb 4, 2010

I really enjoyed Eric as a prof. I have absolutely no interest in math or statistics but Eric has a very jovial personality and helped to make the subject more tolerable.

5.0
3.0
MATH161
Apr 9, 2010

Eric makes math fun, enjoyed taking his class. Wish he taight more than just math.

5.0
2.0
MATH151
May 21, 2010

Great professor. Attend class, do the homework, and get an A.

5.0
1.0
MATH111
Sep 12, 2010

Best Math Prof evveerr!

5.0
1.0
MATH135
Jan 6, 2011

It was the easiest class and I attended because I wanted to not because I had to. Eric is a funny guy and will explain things over and over again if you don't get it. Extremely nice guy!

5.0
1.0
MATH161
Dec 3, 2011

He's funny and helpful.

3.0
4.0
MATH161
Dec 6, 2011

He goes through the lectures FAST and it's difficult to understand his accent.

1.0
5.0
MATH161
Dec 20, 2011

Very Bad teacher not very helpful, and not willing let you do extra stud to help you pass. I went to every class, did all the homework, and even got a tutor and I still failed. Told me I should try more problems. Useless and hard to understand.

5.0
2.0
MATH161
Dec 29, 2011

I was so scared of Math until I took his class. Easy to get a good grade but you have to work for it. Very funny.

4.0
1.0
MATH161
Sep 27, 2012

Good Teacher so far, but i do agree that he wont help you earn that extra percent you need. Apart from that he knows what he is teaching and is always energetic and in a good mood for every class

5.0
1.0
MATH151
May 23, 2013

Great prof! Who thought math teachers could be entertaining? Eric is. And he is very clear and likes to answer questions.

1.0
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161
Grade: C+
Nov 16, 2013

i do not do well with accents. could not understand him.

5.0
3.0
MATH181
Dec 7, 2013

Eric is Great! lectures are engaging and clear. He really cares for the success of his students. If you do the HW, you'll pass with flying colours.

5.0
2.0
MATH151
Jan 8, 2014

I've always hated math, but Eric has made it a bearable subject for me. Lectures are easy to understand, and his personality is great! Super nice guy, he is always full of energy. He makes it very clear what will be on the test, and is pretty generous with part-marks. Even if you hate math, I am sure that you will enjoy the class!

5.0
2.0
MATH151
Jan 31, 2014

I only did the in-clas examples and never did the homework. Still got an A-. He's a very nice guy! Best math teacher I've ever had.

5.0
2.0
MATH161
Mar 13, 2014

Very helpful! I hate HATE math but his upbeat and happy personality was very calming.

5.0
2.0
MATH135
Apr 27, 2014

Eric's enthusiasm for mathematics and commitment to helping students succeed make him a fantastic teacher. Even if you struggle with math, Eric will put a smile on your face each and every class with his words of encouragement and good sense of humour. Go ahead, take his course. You will be glad you did!

4.0
4.0
MATH161
Aug 26, 2015

Stats classes are bound to be miserable but Eric was a good professor. Helpful and knew his material well. The class was fast paced though so try not miss even one lecture.

5.0
4.0
MATH151
Jan 3, 2017
Would take again

Eric is always more than willing to help you any time he can, he's very passionate and just wants his students to succeed. Always smiling, and tries to make his lectures interesting

Caring
4.0
2.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Feb 2, 2017
Would take again

Great teacher. Felt good to be in his classes and looked forward to them.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
STAT1201
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2017
Would take again

Eric is an amazing human being! His dedication to help his students does not go unnoticed. He grades exams and assignments in a timely manner and ensures he is professional with his students every step of the way. Take Eric if you can!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH121
Jun 27, 2018
Would take again

Eric was a great professor!! I struggled to learn calculus but Eric really brought all the concepts to light and made class enjoyable and easy to sit through with all the jokes he would make. 10/10 would take again!!!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
MATH121
Grade: C
Aug 4, 2018
Would take again

I passed calculus 121 after failing it the first time thanks to Eric. Thats a hell of an accomplishment in itself considering how lost I was the first time. His problems are well explained and his humor breaks up the monotony of lecture. One of the best in the math faculty! Although I got I C It felt deserved and I was proud of it.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: C
May 8, 2019
Would take again

Eric made math not only bearable but also enjoyable. His lectures were thoughtful and helpful, he is very approachable and understanding. I couldn't come to class due to illness once and he made a point of asking how I was feeling when I returned. Very understanding as I couldn't attend the first week of classes.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
3.0
4.0
MATH111
Grade: C-
Dec 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Eric cares about both his topics and his students, but if you are not naturally good at math you may struggle to keep up with the course content. He does, however, give straightforward exams and doesn't like trick questions, so he is good for people who don't test well.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH111
Grade: C-
Jan 7, 2020
Would take again

Eric is a great prof, but If you aren't naturally good at math you will struggle. He teaches to the top end of the class, so a solid base of knowledge is important beforehand. His tests are always very straightforward, and within the topics he outlines. NOTE: he often puts example questions on tests, as well as questions from the textbook.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH151
Apr 4, 2020
Would take again

Eric enjoys teaching and is kind. I enjoyed his jokes. The class was fast pace but if committed to doing the work assigned, you will do well. His exams were clear and fair. He provides practice test questions & was available for questions/help outside of class. He does have a thick accent but I was able to understand him after a couple classes.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH135
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2020
Would take again

Eric is one of the best profs I ever had at VIU. He makes math approachable and possible to understand. Instead of rushing over key concepts, Eric makes sure the entire class understands everything before moving on. Lots of opportunities are given to the class to practice before the test. There are no tricks or surprises. Definitely choose Eric.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
MATH254
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 21, 2020
Would take again

Amazing teacher in person but NOT for online classes. I gave my full attention and time & studied my butt off only to barely pass the WebAssign tests because there were WAYY too many questions for the time limit. I knew all the answers but simply couldn't answer in time. I even brought this up to him and he didn't do anything. Had to drop sadly.

Respected
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH111
Dec 14, 2021
Would take again

One of the best professors I have had. His lectures are easy to follow and he will make sure you grasp the concept before moving on by engaging with the class.

Respected
Inspirational
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH254
Sep 27, 2024
Would take again

I was dreading stats based off what others had said about the class. Eric makes each lecture an absolute delight; he is always excited to be there and you can tell that he cares about you as a person not just as a number. He breaks up the heavier content with lots of examples and tells jokes to keep you interested. I leave each class with a smile.

Amazing lectures
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
MATH121
Grade: A+
Mar 12, 2025
Would take again

Made learning Calc 1 very easy and enjoyable! His slides were easy to follow and super good at answering questions during office hours! Also just a funny guy in general.

5.0
3.0
MATH181
Grade: B+
Mar 12, 2025
Would take again

Extremely caring and will take the time with you to make sure you understand things

Caring
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
1.0
3.0
MATH131
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 13, 2025

Eric seems like a nice guy and would be a great professor to have in person, but do not take his online classes. His writing can be illegible at times and he rushes through topics.

5.0
4.0
MATH181
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2025
Would take again

A genuinely happy individual. Cares about the students and the material. Made an otherwise boring/difficult class enjoyable and engaging

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH254
Grade: A-
Dec 25, 2025
Would take again

Very funny guy, course pacing was rushed at times but doing the homework problems makes all the difference. Lab portion and assignments are great for boosting your grade, a rare luxury in any math course.

Lots of homework
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

88%

Textbook Required

80%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 16 grades
Most common grades:
A (4)
A+ (4)
B+ (2)
Grade Distribution
A(8)B(0)C(5)D(2)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 18 reported grades
A: 4
A+: 4
B+: 2
C: 2
Common Tags
Caring (7)
Gives good feedback (5)
Hilarious (4)
Clear grading criteria (4)
Lots of homework (3)
Respected (3)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.20 avg change
Dec
Sep
Mar
May
Nov
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

MATH122

5.0

(2)

MATH

5.0

(3)

EVERYTHING

5.0

(1)

MATH135

5.0

(3)

MATH181

5.0

(3)
+10 more courses
Difficulty by Course

161

5.0

MATH181

3.3

MATH254

3.3

MATH

3.0

STAT1201

3.0

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