Excellent teacher, funny and interesting, makes math a matter of thinking and systematic experiment, not memorization. You can spend over 24 hours on an exam, not finish two of the problems, and still get an A, if you show you've tried and thought.

He's a good prof if you're a math major b/c he concentrates on deriving calc functions and not actually learning calc. Overall, he wants you to learn the materials rather than learning short cuts (formulas). Nice guy though.

nice guy....but his tests are hard as $hit. I took the class as a refresher and got D.....first time I took the class I got an A

Concentrates on teaching you how to think and derive formulas, not just memorizing. A few more example problems might have been useful. Tests are extremely difficult, but he's usually good with the partial credit if you make a good attempt.

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hard teacher for diff eq, get julie raye

You want to learn math? Take him. But make sure you are ready to work. I mean work hard. One more thing, do not hesitate to ask for his help. His door is always open and will give you all the help you need.

Ghidewon is a very caring, interested, and fascinating person and teacher. He wants everyone to think in new ways and grow academically. Be prepared to work and be open to getting help ... also be respectful of teacher and fellow students ...

truly remarkable, patient, thorough, and encouraging prof -- i learned SO much. he was amazing.

Absolutely the best teacher I've ever had! He is patient, kind and extremely knowledgable. He is always ready to help students when they come to him with questions and he has no problem working with them one on one to make sure they understand what he's teaching. I highly recommend taking him!

If you want an easy class, dont take him. If you want to be able to retain the information afterwards, take him. He cares about you knowing the info after you leave the class. He makes you think rather than just giving an answer to you. Final was hard but open book. He loves mathematics and it show.

Very helpfull and the smartest teacher I have had at VCU. Take him only if you want to learn. Not a easy teacher

He has high standards and expects alot from the students. Definately not a class you can blow off and therefore you learn more than you had expected. Hindsight: I would take his class all over again!

Very demanding and makes very hard tests, but is very willing to explain and provide help outside of class.

Ghidewon is exceptionally intelligent and knowledgeable. He is one of my favorite professors. Most of his detractors either can't get past his accent, or don't like to be challenged. If this describes you, don't take his classes.

Very demanding. Expects students to learn all material in text despite not having enough class time to teach everything. Tests consist of hardest problems in books. Typically half the class withdraws, and a heavy curve is required to pass students (max 70%

This is the professor you take if you love mathematics. If you don't you are going to have a hard time. Either way, he is very helpful.

Yes, Ghidewon has high expectations, but he is extremely helpful! He is very intelligent, is passionate about Mathematics, and you will learn A LOT from him. Don't miss his lectures, look over your notes, and be sure to read the textbook even if he doesn't cover it in class. Ghidewon is a wonderful prof. and enjoys helping students! Very possib

Ghidewon, as he prefers to be called, is a brilliant man. There is much to be learned from his wisdom. Although he requires hard work, the reward of a strong understanding of the material is worth it. I hope I get to take another class with him.

The man is brilliant and extremely helpful. The class demands a LOT but honestly, i came out of it extremely prepared for any later courses that demanded the usage of a proramming language. Make sure to ask him for help!!! He's extremely willing to sit down with you and work things out with you until YOU understand. I HIGHLY recommend him

Helpful and inspiring!

Enthusiasm doesn't describe Ghidewon. He not only knows math, he loves it, which rubs off on you and by the end of Math 200, I wanted to attend every single class. Take him, you will have fun for once in a Math class.

Very very hard teacher. He wants you to learn, and you will learn. He sticks to the book and by sticks I mean the book is law. There is no curve, except 5 points. The inclass tests are hard, and the take home tests are loooonnggg. Except to use Maple or Matlab, alot. Very good guy though, hard to understand. It's fun to listen to his stories

very helpful during office hours.wants the students to succeed. Mostly you will need to be able to learn stuff and read the book on your own though... office hours were more helpful than class.

Ghidewon is very helpful and is a great professor. He knows his math and Maple. When this semester started I didn't particularly enjoy math and I dislike programing but now I have a better disposition to both.

He is the hardest math teacher I have ever had. This class requires much practice and study. If you really want to learn the application and want a challenge take him, if you're looking for an easy A find somebody else. He is willing to explain all concepts. If you are determined enough you could get an A, like me!!

Did Dr. Ghidewon teach you anything about serving a dictator? He is an expert on that as he has been silencing dissent in defense of the Eritrean Dictator, Isaias Afewerki. He has been doing that for years and years now. Dr. Ghidewon does his service to the dictator here in the United States of America, the land of the free. All you have to do

BEST MATH TEACHER

First of all, he loves math. And he wants you to love math. He's a pretty good teacher and will explain things if you need to, but he does move a bit fast. However his teaching style and random stories are pretty amusing. If you want an easy A avoid him, but he's not a bad guy nor teacher.

As long as you understand his lectures and do homework, exams should be piece of cake. Do your online homewoke. Many questions on the exam are from homework. Really.

The subject can be tough, but he explain the subject very well. He is very clear in his teaching. He is really helpful and he will teach you whenever you need help. You will do fine in tests as long as you do and understand the homework.

He's hard but you will learn a lot. He is a nice guy and generally cares about students learning. People consider him to be a bad professor, but that's because he is trying to actually teach you something; he's not going to just give you the answer. Respect him and listen to what he's telling you, and above all, want to learn the subject.

Dr. Ghidewon is a very helpful teacher. He loves teaching and he loves math. He has high standards for his students. He teaches well so he expects a lot from his students too. Even after the class he really got out of his way to help me succed in my college work. A real TEACHER. If you really want to learn math, you are in the right place!

Great teacher, very good at explaining linear algebra. If anything wasn't clear I just went to his office hours or grabbed him after class. Only cracked the textbook to do homework, which didn't take too long to do anyway. No reason you can't get an A if you understand the material.

The comments I see here are ridiculous. Great teacher, better ability to speak than myself (born in US) or anyone else I know here. Has the ability to inspire and explain subjects well. I can only imagine the limited abilities of those who wrote these reviews. If you are responsible and care to learn, Ghidewon is a great teacher and role model.

Ghidewon is simply the best mathematics professor of all time. If you care about your GPA, don't take his class. If you have an insatiable urge to learn mathematics, you're stupid to not take a class with this mathematician. He's spectacular.

He is very good teacher.

Not the easiest teacher and he makes the course more difficult than necessary. However, you do learn a lot out of the course and he is always willing to help if you ask.

This dude is the man. I honestly don't understand the complaints on here. To be clear, 201 with him is hard. He cares so intensely about not only the material, but that YOU learn the material. Unfortunately its almost a fault of his, as he cares more about that than your grades. But his grading scale (60 for a C, 75 is a B) makes life easier

An intelligent with high IQ interesting Professor. Pay attention to every single details and there is a lot to learn from him.

Professor was very fair, not overly difficult. I enjoyed the class and would happily take one with him again. Was always available to review problems/homework/tests, if you put in the work you'll do fine. Can be picky grading but I think that's reasonable in a course like MATH 300. Explains things well, easy to understand.

Not that bad, as long as you actually went to class he went through everything we would eventually see on the test. And while most of the grade was based on tests, the homework gave a nice boost. Cool guy as well.

He is a super cool dude. That being said, this dude is one of the harshest graders I have ever had. That also being said, a 60 is a c, a 75 is a b, and a 90 is an a, so if you try and show up, you can all but guarantee yourself a c. Very difficult class if you want an a, but show up you will definitely pass.

Thank you!!

I'll be honest everybody hates on Ghidewon, but professory giddy is unirionically the best math professor I have ever had. Yes, the class is difficult, but if you just do what he tells you to do, the questions on his exams and tests are pretty similar. Funny guy, and in my opinion, makes the lectures interesting and fun. Love prof giddy

Had Ghidewon for two classes. He expects u to want to be there (he can tell if u dont)!!!!! When he lectures, write down what he's saying, not only what's on the slide. Test heavy but hides old exam questions under files on Canvas. Reading the textbook is encouraged but u do not have to if u go to class and actually listen. Hes wise and hilarious.