3.2

Hoang-Quyen Nguyen

Mathematics - California State University Fullerton

3.2
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
43%
Would Retake
119
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.0
Clarity

43%

Would Retake

119

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What Students Say

Now I still taking her math135

MATH115 - 5.0 rating

wants to save students money, she really cares

MATH135 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

44%

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Not sure yet: 14
A: 9
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A-: 8
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Lots of homework (24)
Test heavy (23)
Tough grader (18)
Lecture heavy (17)
Skip class? You won't pass. (10)
Participation matters (10)
Caring (8)
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Reviews (119)
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MATH115
Jan 31, 2003

Lot's of work, but pretty easy. Attendance is important.

3.0
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MATH
Aug 20, 2003

No Comments

3.0
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MATH115
Nov 20, 2003

She is helpful but her accent makes it hard to understand her. She is very anal on homework and attendance. After 5 absents. you can no longer get the 30pts extra credit.

2.0
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MATH115
Nov 21, 2003

accent sucks. It was a hard class, but math is hard for me. if you do all the work and get at least a c on the tests you will get a b. I wouldnt take this class ever again!!

2.0
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MATH110
Apr 28, 2004

I hate this teacher more than any other teacher Ive ever had. I cant understand one thing she says because of her accent. She never reviews homework, and is too anal about attendance. Grr. STAY AWAY FROM HER AND HER SISTER!

3.0
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MATH115
May 1, 2004

Semi-easy/hard, you must attend lectures, do the homework for sure...it is the only way you will learn the material...fair on tests gives partial credit

3.0
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MATH115
Jun 7, 2004

The class is pretty easy itself. Just do the work that's assigned and take notes and you'll pass. She has an accent so its hard to understand her sometimes. Anal about leaving early tho.

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MATH110
Jul 31, 2004

WHERE DO THEY FIND THESE KIND OF TEACHERS!? SHE DID NOT SPEAK CLEAR ENGLISH WHAT SO EVER!!! WHEN YOU GO IN FOR HELP, SHE WILL JUST TELL YOU TO "PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS," EVEN IF YOU HAVE BEEN TO EVERY SINGLE CLASS! GET OUT ASAP!

4.0
2.0
MATH115
Aug 1, 2004

Go to Class!! and do the Homework!

4.0
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MATH40
Oct 7, 2004

I think she is hilarious. She is very nice and isn't mean at all. I don't know what these people are saying about her being bad. She makes i easy to understand her class i think.

4.0
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MATH40
Dec 16, 2004

I noticed that a majority of the comments weren't very positive. 1st of all, I just gotta say that for having this class @ 7:00AM in the morning, it isn't bad! True she has an accent, but it wasn't THAT difficult to understand her! 2nd of all, she is really nice & tries to help you when you need it.

5.0
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MATH40
Jan 9, 2005

this class is super easy, just go to class and do your homework. She is a bit unlcear at times, but she does her best to make it work.

3.0
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MATH115
May 3, 2005

It's the class that sucks, not the teacher. The tests are much harder than the homework and study guides. The teacher has an accent, but is still much easier to understand than other teachers with accents. She actually goes too slow sometimes. Would recommend this teacher over others.

3.0
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MATH115
May 23, 2005

Math sucks period but take this teacher over the others. If you want to slack, don't take her. She really tries to help out because she knows we're all stupid.

5.0
1.0
MATH40
Jul 10, 2005

very easy class. No need to buy the book either, just go to class and take notes. No homework and tests and quizzes come straight from notes.

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MATH115
Jul 17, 2005

maybe its my soft spot for nice little asian ladies, but i liked her. this prof was a lot better than other math profs out there. the notes are basically the test. do your homework. i was getting an A, didnt do the homework, ended with a C+. shes willing to help

3.0
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MATH115
Grade: A
Jul 26, 2005

This class was easy for me. I got an A. It was harder for others; if you are not good at math it won't be easy for you, obviously. It wasn't too hard to understand her. The homework is straightforward and she answers questions before you have to turn it in. The tests are harder than the study guide, so that sucks. But she gives partial credit.

5.0
3.0
115
Aug 22, 2005

very nice and very helpful. buy the book and the class notes. study alot, get an A. she does the best she can with how hard the class is.

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Feb 7, 2006

@ first I was worried b/c of her accent, but she is super smart & really good @ what she does.She is willing 2 help u ALL the time. I went 2 practically all her office hrs & she literally will spend the time helping u w/ the HW. She really is interested in those that put forth effort and will put forth her best to help you. I thought she was great.

5.0
1.0
MATH30
Jan 11, 2007

very sweet, goood teacher, she really tries hard and lets you take breaks to talk. I loved her

5.0
1.0
MATH30A
Jan 18, 2007

Easy class especially for those who are not good at math. Do hw to practice and finish her study guides. Her study guides are like her tests. So finish the guides in class and if u have any questions dont hesitate to ask she's always willing to help you. She sweet and pretty funny. Also attend class because u never know when there will be a quiz.

5.0
3.0
MATH135
Apr 30, 2007

sweet, helpful teacher. but she moves at an accelerated pace compared to other calc classes. her tests span 2 chapters whereas other classes only get tested on 1. studying her reviews before tests definitely pay off.

5.0
2.0
MATH040
Aug 29, 2007

She is one of the BEST teachers here! She is so freaken funny and because she wants you to TRULY understand the course she doesnt BS like other math teachers with stupid rules and stuff. She shows you the short cuts and easier way to understand math. SHE RULES!!

5.0
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MATH110
Dec 8, 2007

I LOVE HER! she is so incredibly funny! the only thing that kind of bothered me is that sometimes she taught information too fast, but over all she taught very well. I would highly recommend taking her class!!

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Dec 9, 2007

If you are having trouble, go to her office hours. She is very helpful and so nice. I don't care for math but she really helped me get through it. You should really take her class.

4.0
4.0
MATH71
Dec 18, 2007

Very good teacher, well-liked, effective. I screwed up my grade but she did what she could to help me -- all my fault I blew it. I would take her class again (in fact, I'll have to!)

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Dec 7, 2008

She is very funny and nice. She tries really hard to get you to understand math. Just do homework and go to class and study review sheet. I got an A in her class J. She also has a younger brother who is around 25 years old who?s really cute. I really wanted to date him but never got the nerve to ask her for his contact L

5.0
2.0
MATH40
Dec 10, 2008

She is the best math teacher Ive ever had. She's hilarious!!! She wants all the students to do well, so she doesnt make it hard for you to understand-she shows you the shortcuts, so its really easy. She also jokes around with you in class alot to try to make it fun. SHE KICKS A**!!!!

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Jan 13, 2009

Gr8 teacher! She follows her syllabus, which lists out which lesson u'll learn each day, and when u'll be taking quizzes and exams; so u'll never be wondering what u'll be doing in class prior to going. Attendance is very important not only for quizzes and exams, but also for chapter lessons because she lectures almost every day. Cool&super nice!!!

2.0
3.0
MATH110
Jan 14, 2009

I had her for Math 30A and she was great! I took her for Math 110 and she went to fast during her lectures and her teaching was a little confusing. My tutor made the subject easier compared to her teaching. She doesnt give enough time to finish tests and quizzes. She expects common sense when she's the one that's unclear. She has poor office hrs.

2.0
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MATH110
Dec 11, 2009

Professor Nguyen's class was very difficult. She is hard to understand because of her accent and if you are an English major you won't like her grammar usage when she is lecturing. She goes way too fast in her lectures and doesn't explain things very clearly. She grades quizzes/exams thoughtfully, but I'd take another professor.

4.0
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MATH110
Dec 18, 2009

although i could never understand what she was trying to say, but she is a good teacher overall. shes really funny and she brought us cookies on the final day, gotta give credit for that

3.0
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MATH125
Jan 9, 2010

Difficult to understand b/c of accent, but she's a really nice person. SOMETIMES helpful but you're better off just trying to teach yourself or getting a tutor. I've taken MATH125 before and she definitely grades easier than my last teacher. She's also very lenient with homework (I did 75%-80% of my hw most of the time and i still got an A on them)

5.0
2.0
MATH110
Jan 16, 2010

She is very sweet and funny. You can tell she loves the subject and tries very hard to get students interested in math. Just go to her office hours for help, and she will help! Her reviews and test preps are really helpful too. She grades fairly, and really tries to help the student get as many points as possible. I would take her class again!

5.0
2.0
MATH115
Oct 20, 2010

Don't give up on her because of her accent. You will definitely become used to it. She is very nice and funny. She loves her subject. We did not use the book but used the class notes. Dont buy the book. It was pretty easy and I'm bad at math!! We do 10 point quizzes every friday and she give out 5 extra credit points for the test reveiw sheet.

4.0
1.0
MATH115
Oct 27, 2010

GOOD PROFESSORS. NOT TOO HARD.

5.0
1.0
MATH115
Nov 14, 2010

Great teacher. WARNING: WILEYPLUS IS A MAJOR PAIN. THEY WILL ARBITRARILY CHANGE THE FORMAT ON YOU. When multiplying x by y, think you can put "xy"? Well, sometimes you can. Other times it has to be "x(y)", or "x*y", or even "(x)y". The point is, if you don't answer it the way they want you to, you'll get it wrong. Otherwise, the teacher is fine.

5.0
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MATH115
Jan 25, 2011

Great teacher! Super easy! Couple of quizes here and there, but the class was great! Some of her jokes are actually really funny! I would retake her anyday!

3.0
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MATH155
Dec 13, 2011

SUPER nice teacher! She is such a sweet heart. Her accent is a little tough but you'll get use to it. You have to go everyday if you miss a class you can screw yourself. Their are quizzes every friday. Quizzes are not bad if you study for them test are the same. If you study for the final it isn't that bad either.

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MATH115
Dec 15, 2011

I recommend you take this class. She's a great teacher and really wants you to get the best grade possible. It's important that you attend every class or else you miss a lot. Great teacher, take her class.

5.0
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MATH115
Jan 30, 2012

She is very nice and helpful. Go to her office hours before the quiz day will help you a lot. She gives out study guide and goes over them. Generous grader. Not an EASY A class but it is impossible to fail that class.

5.0
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MATH115
Jun 1, 2012

If you failed math 115, I recommened you take her. She is very nice and funny. She is also help you and is an easy grader.

5.0
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MATH115
Nov 28, 2012

She is such a sweet heart! She honestly tries to make sure that EVERYONE knows what is going on in the class and no one is left behind. The weekly quizzes are annoying, but they help with the tests. Homework isn't too bad.

5.0
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MATH115
Jan 17, 2013

GOOD professor! She is very nice and try her best to make class interesting. There are quizzes every Friday. Exams are difficult. She is constantly offering help, reminding students to go to her office hours.

4.0
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MATH115
Jul 3, 2013

Very sweet and helpful teacher! She will assume you understand the material if you don't say anything, so don't be afraid to ask questions during or after class. Definitely a lot of homework (online)and quizzes, but all the assignments definitely helped me for the test. She offers some extra credit during the semester if she sees people struggling.

5.0
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MATH115
Dec 18, 2013

She is such a sweeheart. She tried to be funny to make math fun. It's definitely a class you need to study for. She has weekly quizzes that if you study the notes and do all the homework you will do fine. Participating in class gives you a lot of brownie points and she gives extra credit every once in awhile for attendance.

5.0
1.0
MATH115
Jan 11, 2014

She gives weekly quizzes (either helps or drops your grade) and homework is online. The amount of homework is a decent amount, considering how much material is taught in the course. She's overall, a very caring, helpful teacher. Don't be afraid to ask questions if she goes too fast or if you don't understand! &GOTOCLASS - EC given for attendance

4.0
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MATH115
Jan 15, 2014

Weekly quizzes. Make sure to show up to class every day or you might get a little lost since she's very fast paced. Helpful if you go to office hrs she gives extra credit randomly if you attend class so I would suggest showing up. Overall pretty good, grades tough though

4.0
2.0
MATH115
Jan 23, 2014

She is a great teacher although her accent is hard to understand. It takes you sometime to adjust. Her tests are hard but logical. I you are a picky grammar person then I wouldn't recommend her class because you would be very frustrated. She genuinely wants us to pass so don't be afraid to ask her for help. Go to office hours!!!

3.0
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MATH115
Jan 29, 2014

Make sure you come to class everyday otherwise you will miss important information. She goes very fast so make sure you pay attention. There is a test every Friday that you can't make up. Her accent is a bit hard to understand. She ends up starting class early and finishing late. Overall I would not recommend her as I found her class really hard.

3.0
1.0
MATH115
Jul 23, 2014

Decent teacher if you paid attention in class. Sometimes you may not understand her or she goes too fast through the notes.

3.0
3.0
MATH115
Grade: C
Jan 8, 2015

She goes very fast through the lessons. Tests are very hard, nothing that we learned in class. Lessons are easy then when it comes to homework and tests its nothing we learned. weekly quizzes not too bad but its really easy for your grade to drop in this class. Would not recommend if you struggle with math

4.0
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115
Grade: B
Jan 14, 2015

She is funny and nice but she has a heavy accent. She went fast through notes so I would not skip class. Homework is all online and is really hard. You need to keep up with it. There are quizzes every Friday. The tests are so hard and they are not what you learn in class. You have to study really hard. Go to her office hours. She will help you alot

5.0
3.0
MATH115
Grade: B
Jan 4, 2016

Attendance is mandatory, you need to come to class every week. Weekly quizzes, midterms, final and a lot of homework. Homework is done online, it is very long and hard, but it definitely helps you for the tests! She is so sweet and ready to help you. If you have a question do not hesitate to go to her office hours!

5.0
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MATH115
Grade: A-
Jan 6, 2016

She is such a great professor! The class is tough, if you miss a day, you miss A LOT of information that is crucial for tests! I took a saturday class for 4 hours but she made it bearable by integrating stories into the lessons and giving small breaks. Her accent is not a problem at all! Overall, she is really sweet and wants you to pass!

4.0
2.0
MATH115
Grade: B+
Jan 16, 2016

You have to show up for each class session or you're going to do poorly in the class because you're going to miss a TON of information. I took her math 115 class on Fridays for 4 hours straight. Definitely a challenging class, especially, with the online wileyplus homework, but overall she's a good teacher and knows the information really well.

5.0
1.0
MATH115
Grade: A+
Aug 25, 2016
Would take again

she is a really good and kind teacher, give me a lot of sunshine when I was just a poor freshman, if you care about your grade, go to her office hour and talk with her, she gave a lot of extra credit than other . Now I still taking her math135. don't forget to do your homework, if you get low marks on the exam but do all homework, get C at least

Gives good feedback
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: A-
Oct 17, 2017
Would take again

Really hard class but just study and do the homework! The homework is really important and will help you a lot. Also, do the study guide, I didn't but it looked like it helped everyone else lol. Study and do hw, can't emphasize that enough

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A+
May 12, 2018
Would take again

she's amazing! does all her notes her self, provides study guides, and gets your test/quizzes back to you the next class meeting! she's really funny as well, she tries to share stories if she has the time. she FLIES through material and doesn't skip chapters or sections like other teachers do. she really cares though! go to office hours as well!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A
May 12, 2018
Would take again

really cares for students. she's a lenient grader and she knows it, but she is detail oriented and will dock points if you don't have correct notation! it does get difficult, but the notes and study guides are KEY to knowing how to navigate the exams!! study guides count as extra credit so do them because they really do help and it's a bonus.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A
May 12, 2018
Would take again

wants to save students money, she really cares. online homework is a pain because there are so many typos!! you DON'T need the book! save yourself the money. (you only need it if you're going to use it to look up typos in the homework) just buy the webassign pass, it's only like 20 or 25 dollars.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A+
May 20, 2018
Would take again

Prof. Quyen is a lenient grader and is very good at explaining the material. She responds to emails promptly. As always, you need to put in effort and apply yourself. Practice, ask questions, and do the bloody homework! There are several quizzes, three tests, some extra credit, a project and cumulative final. The lowest quiz is dropped, however.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
1.0
MATH135
Grade: A+
May 21, 2018
Would take again

She is an amazing professor. There is six quizzes and a group project. The homework is easy and online. There are three exams before the final exam. She takes attendance everytime. Dont really have to study to pass the class, overall a easy class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
3.0
MATH135
Jan 21, 2019
Would take again

One of my favorite math teachers ever. Her notes and lectures are easy to understand however if you miss class then you will fall behind very quickly. Homework assigned every class but correlates to the lectures well. Study guides and their solutions given for every class and very helpful.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: A
Jan 22, 2019
Would take again

So far, my favorite prof! She really cares for her students and wants us to do well. Her notes are clear, and if you have questions, she answers them well. As long as you practice the notes, you should be good for the test. Homework can be tough, but it's not too bad. I barely used the textbook, so you might not need it.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2019
Would take again

She is an amazing teacher who really cares about your education. She is always willing to help and pushes you to work together and ask for help. This class was easy for me because I already knew some algebra, trig, and calc. As long as you try, then you'll be a-okay.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: D
May 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Honestly, she is a ok professor, I'd take Tran instead. I just feel like she teaches the class very fast. Class consists of printing out math notes and just working through them in class. Some students that knew the material would holler out the answer and not give me time to actually solve the problem. She would move on. The project is horrible.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
May 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This teacher is the worst teacher. She speeds through everything. Every business cal on campus uses the same book that was made by the school so cant find anything online. Hw is hard because she doesn't really teach. This is a teaching yourself class. Only four people got good grades. Don't take her. Skips examples & math project hard. Take at CC.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
2.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Decent teacher, but tends to go fast during lectures. Can be hard to follow along with during class. Unless you're really good at math or have some calc experience, you have to work hard to get a good grade. I'd recommend taking someone else.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: B-
Dec 30, 2019
Would take again

She's a hilarious teacher but hard to understand because of her accent. It is a relatively easy class if you are a math-minded person. There are 3 tests, 3-4 quizzes, and 1 final exam. She grades VERY leniently and assigns homework also every class. Pay attention in class and take good notes and you are guaranteed to pass.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: B
Jan 21, 2020
Would take again

out of csuf 135 professors, she's the best. she speeds through lecture bc theres alot to cover. don't be scared to ask questions, what you learn in the beginning of the semester will be the foundation for the rest of semester. for exams, i only studied her review guide, never the class notes and passed. you need the textbook to do some hw problems.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Apr 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She goes really quick and if you fall behind you fall behind. If she cannot meet you in office hours your going to have to figure out. She wont care if you dont understand, she thinks math is easy so she assumes students think the same. She will not take an extra day to explain a topic she will move on.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: B
Jul 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She doesn't really care if you aren't performing well and moves fast during lectures even if most of the class isn't grasping the material. She basically expects you to understand the material the way she teaches it I came to her for help during office hours many times and she kept blaming me for not understanding. I would not recommend.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MATH130
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 11, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is a very moral lady, but not that understanding as a person. She wants you to understand math, but she goes way too fast for new learners to understand. When you ask for help, she seems annoyed. When my internet broke down, she was not understanding at all. So if you are normal-pace learner, I do not recommend this professor.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: B
May 30, 2021
Would take again

Math 135 is a tougher course in general but Professor Q really cares and wants you to succeed. There are 3 exams and 1 Final. If you show up to class and take good notes, you will be fine.

Lecture heavy
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MATH130
Grade: A-
Jun 3, 2021
Would take again

Good Professor really knows the material, tries her best to teach online. Ask questions if confused!! Quizzes every week, gives a few extra credit options, tries her best to teach concepts and get students to understand it

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH150A
Grade: A-
Jan 26, 2022
Would take again

Pretty tough class but she ended up curving at the end even though she said she wouldn't at the beginning of the semester. Really generous with partial credit so if even if you don't get the correct answer on exams or quizzes due to miscalculation or something you can still get a good score if you show work. Plenty of extra credit and easy project

1.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 23, 2022
Wouldn't take again

You are expected self learning in this class. Every week there are 2 module videos and a quiz due before class and her videos are so confusing. Her exam was the hardest math test Ive ever taken. It is harder than the homework and class work. It is a protorio test format so prepare to study well or else you wont pass this class at all.

Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 21, 2022

She is the worst don’t bother the test are so hard material that isn’t even covered she shows you the easiest problems and gives the hardest test questions all done on paper no multiple choice she lovesssss to make everything harder for the class

Tough grader
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Mar 24, 2022
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! TAs and module videos are basically your real teacher. The teaching is rushed in order for you to do class work in a small group where you rush to do one part of a problem. The exams are too difficult and long for the short time you are given. Exams proctored, must show hands and face during. Doesnt help the class or listen

Tough grader
Group projects
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 4, 2022

She does not give extra credit or help, she will instead tell you to take a different class. She is not organized and will give you long assignments last minute. Her test has questions that you have not gone over in class. Do me a huge favor and DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS!!! It is extremely stressful.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 11, 2022

No just no.

1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 11, 2022

Gives a lot of work. Exams are long and different from all the work assigned.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 20, 2022

Please do not take her online class. She is a horrible professor, and her exams are way too hard. The only things that will help you prepare for her exams are the classwork and TA office hours. Shoutout to Ms. Ana. You ask the professor for help, and she gets mad and tells you to watch the modules, which she doesn't even make herself

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 27, 2022

Do not take this professor unless you want an unnecessarily stressful semester. Class average is never passing and she constantly blames it us, instead of taking responsibility for her lack of teaching. Don't waste your time.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
May 19, 2022

DO NOT take her online. THE WORST EVER. She blames her students for not passing exams when she does not prepare you properly. She spent half the class time telling us we are cheating on our exams even when you use proctorio. You spend your time in breakout rooms with TA and other students to work together.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH135
May 19, 2022
Wouldn't take again

HORRIBLE. Just do yourself a favor and take this course at a CC. Shes especially worse if you do it online , literally every single class was just groupwork in breakout rooms, which is not helpful. Shes also rlly fast paced, as if most of us werent already struggling. Just Take another professor

Tough grader
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
MATH135
May 20, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Terrible professor, class structure & organization. Took class online w/ flipped module classroom, & wasnt even this prof teaching it (was another) so teaching styles were different. More than half of the class failing and blamed students bc we werent motivated to watch the videos. This is the first class I have ever failed in my student career

2.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: B-
Jun 6, 2022

Exams were far more difficult than the video modules and classwork that we are assigned. She & the TAs are pretty strict graders as well. If you aren't into the "flipped classroom" method, this class isn't for you. More than half of our class was failing according to a TA. It was my 2nd time taking M135 and it was quite difficult material to learn.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 20, 2022

Speeds through lectures before you can actually grasp the material. Spends the first 30 minutes of the meeting complaining that we cheat even though we are on zoom with cameras on with no room for movement (if your hand is off screen for a second you're flagged down). Also the exams usually don't contain any of the material we worked on in class.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 15, 2023

RUN AWAY!!!! Don't. Just. Don't. Will not support you at all and not flexible, you will not pass this class without being an absolute genius.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Apr 5, 2023

Worst professor ever! Save yourself a headache, take this class with a different professor. The T.A.'s are tough graders. The professor will complain that people cheat instead of teaching. She will also make mistakes on the video notes expecting us to catch it, she wont say anything until the lecture begins.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 17, 2023

Avoid this class if you can!! She is not understanding at all and uses her lecture time to rant to us about cheating. She is never willing to help out and just tells us to go back to our notes, yet she complains about how most of the class isndoing bad???

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
1.0
MATH135
Grade: C
May 17, 2023

Worse teacher ever. It about students cheating when more than half the class is failing. You need to go into office hours to check your answers, as she doesn't go over notes in class. Prepare to spend time outside of class to take notes. She will give credit if you did steps incorrectly. She always post office hours last minute.

Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: C
Aug 9, 2023

Rants about student cheating when most of us are failing the class. She doesn't help us understand the concept and just talks on about cheating. Exam are nothing like the material taught in class and doesn't do test review. DON'T TAKE HER IF YOU WANT A GOOD GPA. I usually understand math concept very quickly but her class give me a headache/

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH150A
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 10, 2023
Would take again

For in-person classes, this professor is amazing. Although attendance is not required, showing up to class is important since the class will be somewhat easy as long as you show up to class to take notes and do your homework (as in actually doing your homework and not using Chegg for the answers) because it will help a whole lot.

Participation matters
Amazing lectures
Caring
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023

I am a straight-A student and love mathematics, so I'm so sad to say I dreaded every moment of Dr. Nguyen's class. I would highly recommend avoiding Dr. Nguyen's classes at all costs. Her explanations do not make sense, she has dismissed students who ask questions in class, and she has blamed students for misreading her messy handwriting.

4.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2023

She's sweet and seems like she cares, but the course is hard and being online makes it harder. She has a lecture vid (roughly 30-40 min) that you have to watch before every class. You have hw/notes to complete along with it. On zoom, you have the class note portion to complete as she's reviewing. If you study/attend office hours, you will pass

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A
Dec 23, 2023

Tests are easy compared to the reviews she gives to prepare for said tests. She gave like 11 quizzes which I failed half because they were literally every week and she thinks this is the only class I study for. Homework doesn't match test content. Her class isn't the WORST but there are better profs. Still got an A so I give her a 2.

4.0
2.0
MATH135
Grade: A
Jan 10, 2024

Need a strong algebra foundation. Has a lot of quizzes and homework. 3 midterms + 1 final. She goes over curriculums pretty fast so go to office hours if extra help is needed. She is straight to the point but is not very good at explaining to students who are struggling. I feel like I taught myself the whole course so take that as you will.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2024

DO NOT take her. If there is no other class on your schedule, take the class another semester. I had to teach myself everything because she does not teach well at all. She sometimes makes a mistake during lectures and once she realizes she has made a mistake she'll act like it was intentional so we could "catch it."

Lots of homework
3.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: C
May 19, 2024
Would take again

The class itself is hard it's a flipped class so you're teaching yourself most of the material. Exams are 45% of your grade and there's 3, but the final can replace your lowest exam grade. The exams are easier than the study guide that she makes just make sure to practice Cengage looks nothing like tests. She's a nice person but an ok professor.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2024
Would take again

3 Exams: Study Guides provided, similar to tests. Final: STUDY PAST EXAMS they will help way more Online hw: challenging (go to office hours) Hw: watch pre-recorded videos, take notes+practice problems Weekly quizzes: these hurt my brain The class itself is difficult, just go to office hours she's helpful/caring + actually do the hw/notes

1.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 23, 2024

She's not good at answering questions of students. It is hard to stay on top of work.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A-
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

THIS PROFESSOR ISNT EVEN THAT BAD! YALL ARE JUST LAZY. The exams are way easier than the study guides she provides us, so use those! make a study group with your class, it really helps out. I wasn't even good at math but honestly this stuff was pretty easy if you just DO THE PRACTICE PROBLEMS. you will be doing a lot of the learning on urown.growup

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: C-
Dec 6, 2024
Would take again

Professor is really helpful with outside sources and is very encouraging to students. I recommend you do all your homework and use the outside resources she provides like office hours, in order to be successful in this class. The lecture material is not easy at all, but Nguyen is really considerate when grading.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
3.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

She was ok as a teacher, her material and homework is a little difficult/tedious though—nonetheless very doable fs.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
2.0
MATH150B
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2024
Would take again

Mrs. Hoang is one of the best math professors that I've had here at CSUF. Although she does have quite a bit of a Vietnamese accent, she makes up for this with her knowledge of each concepts. Ask questions during lecture and she will gladly stop to teach you the concept. Gives extra credit in exams and is always available during office hours.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 18, 2024

Please do not take her class if you need the class. She has this expectation that we are supposed to know the material very well before every class. She doesn't answer questions well, and when she makes a mistake, she makes it about the students and says something along the lines of, "I did that on purpose to see if your paying attention."

Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
MATH135
Grade: A-
Dec 19, 2024
Would take again

The class itself is hard but if you're willing to put in the effort and work you will pass. 3 midterms and 1 final, the study guide for each exam is often harder than the test itself. She's not a super tough grader, work load is heavy at times. Video notes due before every class and you get online homework assigned. Definitely go to office hours.

Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: C-
Jan 14, 2025

Do NOT take this class, unless you must. In order to pass this class, get help from a T.A. that will help you, practice the study guide, and focus on the steps to solve, cause you won't solve the problem. You get partial points on problems if you get certain steps right, you WILL be teaching yourself the material. Goodluck.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: B
Jan 22, 2025
Would take again

This is very much a class where you teach yourself. Professor Nguyen's exams are much more difficult than those in other MATH 135 classes, but are still manageable.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
3.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: C
Jan 26, 2025

The class is tough - a flipped format where you teach yourself most of the material. Exams are a big part of the grade, but the final can replace the lowest exam. Definitely utilize resources like the textbook and Unstuck study to prep, as the professor's explanations can be hit-or-miss.

4.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: A+
Feb 26, 2025
Would take again

Study guide is VERY similar to exams. I studied those over and over again and consistently got 90+ on my exams. You will be teaching yourself. Cengage homework is nothing like exams. Need to review algebra concepts to succeed in the class. It's hard but if you put in the effort you will pass.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: C-
Mar 17, 2025

Handwriting is impossible to read especially with her very strong accent, and hard to follow along.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
MATH135
Grade: D+
Mar 18, 2025

She is a very nice teacher, don't get me wrong. To pass the class, I suggest people pay attention and take notes. She is unreliable, especially when asking questions, and she sometimes prefers the TA to answer the question. The grading is very understandable, and the next incoming students always make sure to do the video notes.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH135
Grade: D+
Nov 10, 2025

She is terrible do not take her trust

4.0
3.0
MATH130
Grade: A-
Nov 19, 2025
Would take again

She is very nice and a lenient grader. Sometimes it's hard to keep up with lectures because of her accent and handwriting. She gives a lot of work (~10 page review front and back+cengage). However the reviews do help for the exams. You need to take notes for that class and put in effort but overall not so bad. If you stay on top of it you'll pass.

Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
MATH130
Grade: B+
Dec 24, 2025
Would take again

Hesitant? Don't be! Taking Professor Nguyen's class was one of the best experiences I've had. I took her class in person and she is very approachable, kind, and helpful. Attendance is important because calculus in general builds upon itself. Overall she often makes jokes to lighten the mood during challenging material. I highly recommend her!!

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Caring
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