3.2
Quality3.1
Difficulty20%
Would Retake155
Reviews20%
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“She's rude and can get nasty when you ask for help”
233 - 2.0 rating“So i took her for a few classes”
MAT301 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
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Reviews (154)
Good teacher. Spends have the class bs-ing the other half teaching
She embarasses you if you make mistakes and she teaches too fast.
The woman owns chickens! I know this. What does this have to do with math?
Very tough for lazy kids,but she spent extra hours&hours for reviews.
Yeah, agree with the chickens..but she helps you in any way possible for tests
Attend all classes! You'll learn math, patience,her family and get A definitely!
Need A? Take hers and attend all.She'll help you greatly.
Strange talking style, but very helpful.EASY A.
Great teaching style - hits it all home. Pay attention and TRY! Yay Farmwoman!!
Vey good
speaks too fast don't be absent. can make you feel stupid
GOOD PROFESSOR
goes too fast
If taking to finish core, not an easy A. Must go to every class.!
If you put in the effort she will ALWAYS help you! U learm to love her odd ways.
A real beautiful teacher that knows her stuff, take her away....
She's very understanding and fair, i luv her so much i took mat104 and mat111
good teacher is you are good at math, but will do all she can to help you
If you don't have to take her don't take her.
TALKS TO FAST MAKES YOU FELL BAD WHEN YOU MAKE A MISTAKE- STILL SHE'S NOT TO BAD
She is really bad. All she can do is yelling.
Easy A IF: take good notes...tests are easy be/c she tells EXACT format + quest.
Very helpful.EASY A.
too fast and doesn't give notes, test are hard
took all her classes, keep asking if unclear, learns about math & common sense
if you don't understand, just ask her. she will help you until you get it right.
Very nice lady, goes over test before.study 2 hrs>get over 90
Very energetic and nice teacher, her review is the same as the test
Very good teacher...you'll learn math, her family's cooking strategies...get A
She is perfect dont miss clases and listen to her only easy A
energetic...looks like sally field
yes, she's strange, but very nice and funny; just pay attention for an easy A
complains,teaches poorly,assumes you can do math as fast as she can,impatient
Best professor in Pace
Very Approachable, no nonsense type - funny and interesting!
She is alright....Miss a class, and you'l be lost like Alice
Overall fair teacher. Sidetracks sometimes.teaches well & expects u 2 know it al
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She is good if you pay attention and put some effort into it. Yankees fan!
Great professor! Makes math easy!! How could u not get an A?
you will understand and learn
she does not really teach, I know more about her family history than about math
talks too much about her family not math, nervous, why epolple say she is great&
She goes too fast and talks about things that don't coincide with math
I suck in math and manged to get A-. Just use her sample tests.
Good Teacher, explains well and answers Q's. Take her
best prof for math, explains well, funny, knows the subject and helps u out
She teaches a bit fast, but you will learn the material. She's the best teacher!
Decent teacher-Bad Teacher if you learn math slow-
Have to learn w/ this prof. Knows alot about math GR8 teacher, must know math!!
I dun no who thinks she is easy b/c she is NOT! Goes too fast, bad explanations
take her if no other prof. available
no curves review doesn't correspond tests irritable should be genius to pass
thinks her mission in life is to fail students class aver. 60 incredibly mean
Have review before the test, and the test is very similar to the review
Worst Math Class I Ever Took. Take Beran Instead
dunt miss classes, she can teach one whole chapter in one 2-hours class
If you know your stuff, she's an easy A. If you don't, study and you'll be fine.
Hardest, no curves, no make ups, tricky exams
goes fast, reviews are good, know the material and pass
Hardest prof. Unhelpful. No make ups, Exams not what expected & reviewed
STUDY! Go to class otherwise you will be lost
knows math, if u study u'll be aright,,she hates me and i hate her, we both knew
All I can recommend is 2 avoid her if u can, unless u r a good math student.
Very easy if you can handle speed learning. Reviews=Answers to test
Energetic, spunky and most of all, a fair grader. Take her if you wanna learn
The Best
write all questions during the reviews, same quest. on test just diff numbers
go to class and pay attention diuring reviews
Needs to teach the class how to solve the problem by giving notes and steps on the board. Relying on the book does not do any good. She needs to stop telling the classes about her son and Kiddy ****. Who CARES!
Good Professor. VERY TOUGH CLASS
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She is a really great person. Talks to us about social issues and about how the school needs to be changed. I support her in a cuny takeover lol make her the new president of this school. For math, she's ok. Just need to give notes and go slowly!
Very good teach, sometimes goes off course but it helps when u have it for 2 hours. Will def be taking her for mat 111. pay attention when she reviews.
Pay attention you will definitely learn something. She's always available for tutoring. Go to tutoring with her it will make a difference. Her tests are straightforward and if you pay attention in her review sessions you can pass her tests.
Take Balsam...she has a better personality.
The best
Maddddddd fast but shes very helpful, and always available during her office hours. Do the review and u ace the test.
One Word: nightmare
she does not explain anything and only talks about her family and her commute to school.
i dropped this class cus shes so horrible, rolled her eyes at me and made me feel like a moron, she doesnt explain anything, just goes on and on about her perfect son and her commute here, shes not the only one who has to deal with ppl on the train
Not bad of a teacher; yes, she is fast, and sometimes doesn't really explain things too much; but i swear, her test reviews are exactly what't gonig to be on the test. Overall, she's a pretty good teacher.
Absolute nightmare. Take Miller instead: you'll get a better attidude and more out of the course.
Why are people so concerned that she talks about stuff besides the book? I would rather have a professor get off subject for awhile then lecturing the entire time. She teaches exactly what is on the exams. Study the review and you will get an A.
THIS IS BY FAR THE WORST CLASS IVE EVER TAKEN. SHES RUDE,FAST WITH MATERIAL, AND DOESNT MAKE YOU FEEL COMFORTABLE ENOUGH TO BE IN HER CLASS. DONT EVER TAKE HER. I WOULD RATHER NOT LEARN THEN TAKE HER CLASS AGAIN. ABSOLUTE NIGHTMARE.
Very good prof. Not difficult if you can keep up. she goes very fast. Also a very nice person
Horrible..what a psycho.
A good prof. granted she may be rude at times but don't take it personal. Go to her office hrs & ask for help. She's willing to help & explains things better. This will help you pass the class. Do your hw & attend review sessions & you'll be fine.
NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! NO! Taiani + Students = Disaster. She should come with a BioHazard sign attached to her. Don't operate heavy machinery while in her class.
Thanks to her, my GPA went below a 3.5. Take Miller instead...I had him for 117 and 111; better attidude and teaching style.
goes very fast hard to catch up. do the homework! you'll do fine. explains well but it's hard ot catch up. NO curves!!!partial credit, tests are descent. She is math-obessed.
I wanted to give people some advice if they are even thinking about taking Mat 132 with her... DON'T. She is very rude, treats people like they are stupid and makes you feel bad when you ask her a question. She only gives two tests and one final(no curves
Teaches exactly what you need to know to do well on exams. Very clear, a little fast but will slow down if something is not understood.
do not take her!so rude,thinks that no one can do math like her, thinks she is a human calculator! goes so fast if 1 person doesnt get it,ur on ur own!constantly goes off topic on her family and things we dont care about.if u have her you r in for a shock
first of all she is rude and if u ask a question she'll tell u that you should have learned that in the first grade doesn't explain well goes way too fast the only good thing is that her review is the test just with the numbers changed
She is so mean period! She gets mad when you dont understand, how can the students understand when she teaches so fast and unclear. Very hard on grading and hard tests.
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Her nickname should be SATAN.... This woman is so ruthless that she made one of the hottest girls in school cry. I was very upset about that.
I CAN TELL SHE'S MORE READY WITH HER SMART*** COMMENTS THAN TEACHING REMINDS ME OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS WHO THINK STUDENTS ARE WORTHLESS. MATH IS EASY AND ILL SHOW HER WITH MY TEST GRADES, SHE SHOULD STOP WHINING AND RETIRE
Oh my god people....stay away at all costs..she needs to leave Pace NOW...NEVER TAKE HER...i repeat NEVER TAKE HER
She is a really good teacher, but she goes fast at times. If you do the homework (which she doesn't check) you will do fine. This class is a self-motivated class. You need to study outside of class to do well. She is very helpful and will explain things that you do not understand.
This professor is not a bad teacher at all. She's actually pretty good. She's an interesting, funny lady. She does go really fast tho. If you can keep up with the speed you should def take her. She is fair and gives many practice tests before the tests (that dont count for a grade).
I agree completely with the last person. Pretty good teacher. Her practice tests really help and she goes through them with the class. I guess she does go a little fast though. Her stories can be interesting and funny, and they often come outta nowhere.
this lady definitely will remind you of one of your aunts...shes small and funny, and shes actually a good teacher..shell stop and help you if your having trouble but if you dont speak up, shes continues on qickly
People...do not listen to these math 104 people..DO NOT TAKE HER AT ALLL...im telling u ull regret it. She might be ok for 104...but for 111...shes HELLLL....STAY AWAY PEOPLE...shes been teaching for like 25 years...she needs to be retired or fired!!!
She's not that bad, she's funny and she actually makes math a lil fun.
shes horrible...way to fast.. her tests are unclear...do not get yourself into this mess.
She's a decent professor. Classes aren't intense, but if you don't pay attention or skip classes, you'll get lost. She's presents the material clearly, but some complain she moves on too quickly.
I don't know how she conducts her 104 classes but for mat 111, she's a horrible professor. She's constantly ****ing about how the class doesn't know anything. She's rude and condescending.
She's a good teacher. She goes fast and she picks on everyone to answer questions. Gets aggrevated easily though.
nice prof. but can go too quickly when going over problems. just do the homework and study the sample problems and you'll do fine. *Note: studying from the textbook and your notes are not the same as studying the sample problems that are on the test.
the easiness of this class depends on your mathmatical backround, if you sucked in algebra you have to work harder, and shell get a little annoyed at you. All you jave to do to get an a is pay attention and DONT SKIP classes. Go to the reviews (they are basically the test) Shes a good teacher
She is annoying as all hell. Although funny, her voice will drive you up a wall. You definitely do not want to sit anywhere near here. If you learn or like to move fast, then she is for you. If Math is not your subject, look for someone else. Trust me on this.
I'M A MATH MAJOR AND HAVE SEEN MY SHARE OF BAD PROFESSORS, BUT SHE IS BY FAR THE WORST. HER VOICE WILL DRIVE YOU CRAZY. SHE IS VERY ANNIMATED, BUT IN A BAD WAY. EXPECT RUDENESS IF YOU NEED EXTRA HELP OUTSIDE OF THE CLASS. SHE IS EXTREMELY UNCLEAR, AND JUMPS FROM SUBJECT TO SUBJECT. OVERALL TRY NOT T
Sometimes the class can drive you crazy, but she gives you a sample copy of the test, which is basically the test with a few numbers changed, so its pretty easy. Its just the work in between that will drive you crazy
ok if you are a fast learner she will be good for you, she is a very funny teacher, talks a lot, but I dropped her class cause she was to fast for me. she expects you to remember everything from Highschool. Her test, you have to study and do the HW... gives a lot of hw.Just study she is very fair.
Sometimes you come across teachers that don't want you to pass. Prof. Taini is a good teacher; can be fast at times, but overall she offers plenty help it only depends if you take it or not
I like her. She keeps things simple and the tests are never hard. It just annoying sometimes because she does the math so fast and it just loses everyone.
she is mentaly disturbed like most of the professors at pace. Stay away very far away. She has multiple personalities and faces. You dont know what to expect from one day to another. very bad teacher, should focus more on teaching rather than talking.
Horrible.
Not worth risking a GPA for. She should stick to mat104. She goes too fast. Do not take her !!!
She goes really fast and it may be tough to follow through, but she does offer help and make-up tests if you don't do well the first time. I did horribly on 2 tests, but well on the other 2, and was able to pass with a B+. That was far above my expectations. She gives additional credit if she sees improvement.
Dont listen to previous ratings. Very very very good professor! fair grader, you dont have to come to class or labs, just come on tests, but the only problem is that you won't be able to do good on tests without labs and classes lol
I absolutely loved her! She is a little crazy and moves at a fast pace, but she is very helpful and attends to all of your needs. She is flexible with the four exams that she gives, and you can take them when it is convenient for you. Provides great reviews for each test that are almost exaclty the same as the exams themselves. Wonderful professor!
She totally rocks. If you don't understand something she will see it in your face and help you out. She wont move on until everyone understands so if you don't speak out it's your fault. You don't have to go to class, but hey do I even need to say it? I hope I have her again, she's a sweetheart.
She is so bloody brilliant! her classes were wicked , absolutly loved it , her peer leader marina was great too , but too bad she graduates this year , well she is fast , but nice , will help wenu go to her , she grades extremely fair , all and all , she rocks!
My advisor at Pace (graduated 10 yrs ago); Expects students (especially math majors) to know their stuff. Very willing to help any student. Go to class, pay attention, and do the work. Is that too much to ask?
She's amazing at teaching everything. She's the chair. Fair Grader. Extremely helpful if you ask.
The best teacher for this course! She tries to teach us math that will be used in our everyday lives - I don't like math, but she makes the subject as enjoyable as possible - plus, most of the students are really slow, so she goes over everything several times. Also - doesn't take attendence, so you can just show up for the review and the quizes.
She is an excellenct professor. It was math that I had learned years ago. She is easy if u do some hw but pay attention to her test reviews. you can not fail if you go to class.
Nice woman, kind of a scatterbrain. Because of personal problems I had to drop the class and she assured me it was not too late to withdraw, unfortunately she was completely wrong and I failed. Retook the class w/ Prof Advani and immediately understood the material. It was like night and day. Nice woman but not for me.
She was extremely helpful and taught the class very well. She explained everything clearly and made sure everyone understood the material. She gives homework but never checks so its optional to do. I HIGHLY recommend taking her class.
Her tests come straight from the review sheets. Good professor, just pay attention and do the h.w and you will be fine.
She clearly has mood swings. Sometimes she is nice but there are times she can be a psycho! Once in a while, she has an attitude problem.
She does not know how to deal with complaints. She will go crazy even with only one little complaint. She also has an attitude problem.
She made me feel uncomfortable. She also made me feel bad. She needs to retire!
I love her!!!! You must take her if you have a math class with her. She is so passionate about math, its crazy sometimes. She does make you work though, with hw assignments every week. but she is flexible and always available to help. she makes you learn. TAKE HER
In general ok teacher. can be rude w/o knowing it. goes extremely fast, so not for those who like to repeat things for more than 2 lectures. hws are killer, prob bc she teaches so fast. tests are ok. great flexibility w/ hw due dates though. will always be eating something in class, digresses easily.
Really nice professor !
really helpful, extremely fast kinda made me think alot faster now. understanding, if you have a problems talk to her about it... overal pretty good if you want to learn take her!
Taiani is very self absorbed. She is also very pushy.
She made us feel like her grading policies were ok during the beginning of the semester but in reality its just a confusion. She's rude and can get nasty when you ask for help. Her lectures are confusing and she often gets off topic and starts saying random useless things. If you're a math major, you're stuck with her for many classes, sorry.
She makes you work for your grade and does not give any handouts, but she only does this because she wants students to fully understand the material and actually learn, unlike most Pace classes. I did very bad on my first exam and she was very fair with me and gave me a chance to still pass the class as long as I showed her improvement by the final
Very nice lady. Always want to help you get good grade. She is also a very easy grader
So i took her for a few classes. She is fair I just didnt work well with her style of teaching. Shes very much about theory. She likes going over every theory and doesnt do as much examples. Thats why I think her classes were so hard for me. Kinda wish I would have gone to Pleasantville. I really tried hard in her class but I never did that well
She teaches way too fast and expects you to know the answer as soon as she writes the problem on the board.
One of the best math teachers I've ever had
Taiani is the type of professor that will do one problem incredibly fast and expect you to get the whole chapter. She is incredibly condescending if you admit that you dont understand the material. Her exams are difficult, please study as much as you can. I advise you to NOT take her if you struggle with math in general. Good luck.
Dr. Taiani is not the easiest professor, but she is fair, and caring. If you dont' find her helpful, you probably didn't study.
Professor Taiani was horrible. Shes incredibly rude to students who ask a question, will yell at you and call you dumb if you dont understand what she says, and at the end of the day, doesnt know how to explain the problems well. Her tests are ridiculous and dont correlate with her practice problems in class. STEER CLEAR OF HER!!!
You can tell Taiani is very passionate about math and has been teaching a long time. However, due to her experience, she sees everything as easy and goes through problems very quickly. She looks down upon those who do not understand the material as fast as her, and will openly yell at you in class if you ask a question that seems dumb to her.
Taiani is a very anxious and rushed professor. Don't bother asking any questions because she'll belittle you for not knowing the answer and go on about how easy this is. You won't be able to keep up with the material as her teaching is useless, so you'll resort to spending numerous hours outside of class along with extra tutoring every week.
The lectures were usually very confusing. Almost everyone failed this class.
Taiani is a smart person but terrible professor. She rushes through material and expects you to know everything as soon as she writes it on board. She moves quickly in class and gets an attitude or rolls her eyes if you don't understand. Her grading policy is confusing and subjective so your grade may suffer if she doesn't like you. AVOID.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
33%
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Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B-
Grade Distribution
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Rating Trend
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5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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