3.5

Israel Nwaguru

Mathematics - Houston Community College (all campuses)

3.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
37%
Would Retake
133
Reviews
3.5
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.6
Clarity

37%

Would Retake

133

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What Students Say

Ended up teaching myself

MATH1316 - 1.0 rating

Tests are exactly like HW

MATH2414 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

92%

Textbook Required

67%

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Based on 58 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 10
Not sure yet: 7
B+: 6
Common Tags
Skip class? You won't pass. (15)
Lots of homework (15)
Participation matters (11)
Tough grader (8)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
Hilarious (6)
Test heavy (6)
Get ready to read (4)
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Reviews (133)
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ALG1312
Nov 12, 2003

OUTSTANDING TEACHER! I had no knowledge of math prior to taking his class. Was in there with people who had taken Algebra as many times as I had and failed. I passed with a "B". He relates it to everyday life.

5.0
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ALG1312
Nov 12, 2003

AWESOME, OUTSTANDING TEACHER! I had taken Algebra 4 times before taking his class and getting a "B". He breaks it down so well and relates it to everyday life. I would suggest taking all MATHS that he teaches from him. He is that good!

5.0
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MATH
Feb 6, 2004

I agree w/the other student. I took College Algebra and made a "D" and took it from him and made an "A". I took Finite and Bus. Cal. from him also. He is a wonderful teacher and makes himself available to help you. HE'S GREATTTTTTT

5.0
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MATH1324
May 14, 2004

This is a great instructor, really knowledgable, nice and makes learing both fun and interested.

5.0
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MATH1316
May 17, 2004

I took Trigonometry and Finite Math from this instructor!! He is excellent!! I highly recommend him!!

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FINITE
Jun 16, 2004

funny when i took him he seem easy but sucked at teaching very much so i drop his class

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MATH1324
Jul 14, 2004

seems when i took this guy he sucked but i dropped i his class so i cant tell you if he passes you or not

5.0
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MATH1325
Sep 16, 2004

He is a wonderful professor.If you have any problems,he addresses them and breaks everything down to the simpliest form so that you can fully comprehend the material.I highly recommend taking him for any math.I have taken him for Finite and Business Calc.

5.0
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MATH
Dec 2, 2004

GREAT INSTRUCTOR!!! I recommend him to anyone. I took him for finite and business calculas. I dropped Leduc because I was failing and took him and I made a B. He brakes things down to where you can understand. Does not mind students asking questions.

5.0
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ALGEBRA
Aug 14, 2006

HE IS ONE OF THE MOST HELPFUL THEACHERS IN MATH . I ALWAYS HATED MATH AND WHEN I TOOK HIS CLASS HE MADE IT SO EASY. HE IS THE BEST !!

4.0
2.0
ALEBR0312
Oct 25, 2006

He gives alot of homework but he makes sure you know what you are doing. Pretty Funny and makes the class go by fast. Take him if you want a good math foundation. He really prepares you for College Algebra.

5.0
2.0
MATH0308
Mar 17, 2007

BEST TEACHER IN MATH! I always hated Math but when i go into his class im actually looking forward to it. ITS AWESOME! TAKE THIS CLASS He makes it fun!

5.0
1.0
MATH2414
May 10, 2007

just take him no questions about it. he can teach. test are easy if u do the review urself and understand it.

2.0
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MATH1312
May 11, 2007

I did not take pleasure in this class at all. He does know math, but that is about it. All homework is assigned from the text book because he does not utilize the online course compass portion, even though you have to purchase it. He was never on time, always at least twenty minutes late for classes, and sometime as much as 40 minutes. He did n

5.0
2.0
MATH1324
Jun 28, 2007

AWESOME teacher! This was the second time I was taking this class, and I literally walked out knowing what was going on when I was taking him. He gives hw as practice, but never goes over it (than again I took him in the summer so maybe he just didn't have enough time to)! REALLY RECOMMEND him!! Corny jokes, but real nice man!!!

5.0
1.0
CALC2413
Jul 7, 2007

HE IS SO COOL. TAKE HIM ITS AN EASY "A"

5.0
4.0
FINITMATH
Jul 7, 2007

IF YOU HATE MATH, HE IS THE ONE TO TAKE. MAKES IT EASIER TO UNDERSTAND.LOVE HIS TEACHING TECHNIQUES. BEST TEACHER EVER TO TEACH MATH. FOLLOW HIM EVERYWHERE IF HE IS TEACHING WHAT I NEED THAT IS HOW GOOD HE IS. THE BEST.

5.0
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MATH1324
Aug 8, 2007

Dr. Nwaguru is awesome! Math will be your world when you're done with this class. Go to class and do your homework and you should make an easy A!

3.0
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MATH1324
Mar 6, 2008

Questions are multi. choice and must show all work. He uses scan. as guide only so if you dont show work and its correct on scant. then it will be wrong. Its his way or you fail.

1.0
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MATH1314
Jun 26, 2008

were to began to me he was a horrible teacher, I dropped him because he was horrible.He shows up late to class everyday, but if you showup late youll get chewed out! please do your best to really review this teacher! :(

4.0
3.0
MATH0306
Jul 9, 2008

Mr. Nwaguru is a very good Math teacher. His teching style for a good foundation is perfect. He assigns HW, but only to practice the work. He has a sense of humor that allows time to go by quickly. For the record, yeah he is a late person; however, if you ask me, that just means a shorter class period! lol.., Nonetheless, Great easy-going teacher!*

5.0
1.0
MATH1316
Nov 12, 2008

The numbers OBVIOUSLY say it all! He actually teaches math very well. As long as you pay attention and do the homwork, you are set. The reviews he gives are almost EXACTLY the test. There is a small catch. You must show your work, for the review and test. He actually cares and wants you to learn the material. I definitely recommend.

5.0
3.0
MATH1314
Dec 26, 2008

He is a great proffessor, took him for 0308 and 1314, got an "A" in both of his classes. I would recommend him to anyone, he is a great professor

5.0
3.0
MATH2414
Apr 21, 2009

Can't believe some of the whining here. He's a superb teacher! None better! He may be a few minutes late a few times. Nothing major. Very interested in the student's learning. Will help you. Great life philosophy-you can learn more than math from him.

5.0
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MATH1324
Apr 23, 2009

GREAT TEACHER!!! He is very funny and makes the class easier!! He really knows how to teach not like LeDuc!!! I made A's for all the 3 classes I took him for!! REALLY RECCOMMEND HIM!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH2414
Jun 2, 2009

Great teacher! Yes he sometimes briefly leave during exams. No one in my class cheated. If you did and he caught you it would be a memorable day. Very concerned about your learning. Teaches shortcuts, helpful hints. You need this for serious math. Our class was impressed to the point that we formed a group & asked that he teach a Cal3 Summer class.

5.0
1.0
MATH1324
Jul 7, 2009

This teacher is great. I honestly really appreciated this class. He has been the best math teacher I ever had. He was crystal clear in detailing everything. The only thing that I disliked was him being a stickler to you showing every step of your work even when some of it was intuitive. At times he can be a little moody but all and all great te

5.0
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MATHALL
Jul 9, 2009

GREAT!! could ask 4 more he is VERY helpful took him for college algrebra got B & finite math got A. I use to hate math but he actually help me like the sub. so dont worry if your not good in math he will always help if you have a question. Go take the class he is great just make sure to have homework and but at all time test are somewhat like hw ,

5.0
2.0
MATH2414
Aug 24, 2009

very good teacher. teaches with much detail and wants you to show ALL your work when you do his tests. review is same as test damn near. you can never be late or be chewed out. oh well. cool teacher though. has some humor to make class funner. you should do your homework. took him for calculus 1,2 and 3. got A+ in each one. my BEST math teacher yet

4.0
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MATH1316
Jul 11, 2009

very good teacher, cannot miss a day of class or you'll be lost.

5.0
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MATH1316
Nov 6, 2009

He is a great teacher and i'm loving math even more. This is exactly what i needed, He brushed my algebra as well and he is very helpful, I'm still in his class but i'm sure of an A because i understand his teacher like never before. I have all my HW done and that helps a great deal. Now, school is fun, and he makes life a better place to live in.

5.0
1.0
MATH1314
Dec 1, 2009

Great teacher just do the HOMEWORK!

5.0
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MATH1325
Dec 7, 2009

Mr. Nwaguru is a great man. Even if he treats students like kindergarten kids, he made math easy to deal with. His jokes are hilarious. He didn't like that I was often late so he didn't curve my B to an A but it's OK. Overall, I like his personality. Teaching is not a duty for him, he is a smart man and the teacher from heart.)

4.0
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MATH0306
Jan 12, 2010

He is a very cool teacher. My weakness has always been math,and honestly didnt think I would pass. Follow his direction and you will do good. He is always late, but as long as I passed it didnt bother me.

5.0
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MATH2415
Apr 1, 2010

Superb teacher. Funny too. Great jokes & some teasing about smoking weed. But be serious when he is. He'll teach you Calculus if you want to learn. Skip or come late at your peril. Hey ,this is CAL III. Impossible not to like him. Unless you're "nasty". Tests aren't easy but if you do your HW & understand it you'll do fine.

3.0
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MATH1314
May 17, 2010

Good teacher, explains everything thoroughly. Don't be late to his class.. overall his class was a little hard, but passable..

4.0
3.0
MATH1314
May 19, 2010

Very funny and good teacher. He wants to see you learn. He lacks respect for his students. You will learn something, even if Math is your weakess subject. Just do NOT be late for his class. And, try NOT to miss a lot of days. In general, he is good.

5.0
2.0
MATHALL
May 21, 2010

He's GREAT. He is clear in his presentation of the material. He tries to compare the lessons to everyday life, so that students can comprehend the concepts. He taugt me College Algebra and Finite Math. DO THE HOMEWORK and attend every class and you'll be fine. Passed both classes with 'A'.

5.0
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MATH1324
Jan 3, 2011

I took his class in the summer really good professor. You really need to study. His test is all showing your work or he wont give you points. He knows his stuff. Got an A in that class. His a funny dude loves himself some chicken.lol. Really good take him.

2.0
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MATH2414
Jan 21, 2011

Many students will benefit from his teaching style. However, he does not answer questions, which I found very unhelpful and frustrating. If you need help, find another resource such as a tutor. He is also unfortunately unprofessionally crude. He did allow students to re-test to improve one of our test grades after the class did poorly.

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MATH2415
Apr 1, 2011

ok i've taken trigonometry,finite math, calc 1,2 and im a current student in calc3. He's a smart guy, rude at times but he wants you to learn. ive made A in all his classes execept trig but that was my fault. If you do what you are supposed to do you'll be fine. just be careful with calc2, it's hard but i made 3 A's and 1 B on the exams

3.0
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TRIG1316
Apr 6, 2011

I am currently taking trig right now and I find his class challenging. Part, because I don't like the text book (Its a bad textbook) but I still use it and study. As for his teaching style, he is funny but it's confusing at times and he doesn't take questions (very frustrating). I wouldn't really recommend him but he's not a terrible teacher. :)

5.0
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MATH2414
Apr 16, 2011

great teacher

5.0
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MATH2414
May 2, 2011

Hey guys,If you are really interested in learning math take this guy. He really is a great professor. You still need to work hard as calculus classes are not easy. Best math teacher I've ever had period.

2.0
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MATH2415
May 5, 2011

Damn, I shouldn't take him

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MATH2413
May 5, 2011

First, remember this is calculus, not an easy subject. With that in mind, he was a great prof. His homework and reviews were harder than the actual test. On several occasions he helped me with hw problems after class to make sure I understood it. I highly recommend him if you actually want to learn. It's an easy A, provided you do your part

2.0
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MATH2415
May 11, 2011

he's really hard, dont take him. you get nothing from his lecture

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5.0
MATH2415
May 11, 2011

Don't take him, you will have to be studying on your own, or you will fail

5.0
5.0
MATH2414
May 18, 2011

Took him for Calculus 2. Hes a great teacher! but grades tough.... has 4 test. must show all your work for every problem if not then you wont get credit.If you do ALL the homework he assigns then your exempt from the final!

2.0
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MATH1316
May 24, 2011

I don't malign people.I'm only critizing his teaching. He is a funny person and will call you nasty at random if you don't do your work, pretty funny.But I honestly didn't understand his teaching.Got an A+ because I work really hard but I feel like I didn't learn anything.I wouldnt recommend him to anyone who is taking trig for the first time.

3.0
1.0
MATH2415
Jun 2, 2011

I took his Cal 3 in minisemester, Easiest Professor in my Life. Only test on the most basic materials, skip 80% of the concepts in Cal3. Do his HW and U'll A for Sure, If u want good GPA, take him in Mini-term, little effort required, if u want to learn something, he's not the right guy.

5.0
2.0
MATH1316
Aug 14, 2011

What he teaches, is what he tests you on.

5.0
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MATH2414
Sep 23, 2011

Took Cal 2 in the mini. It was a tough class to do in such a short amount of time, but if you do the hw and the reviews, the tests are easier.

5.0
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MATH1324
Jan 17, 2012

took him for finite math. not a hard class but im terrible at math, hes strict on having the book and will put you on the spot for not having it or materials. doesnt assign homework anymore, its optional but if you do it, you have at least a B for sure. only 4 tests and no final. easy to understand.

5.0
1.0
CAL2415
Aug 10, 2012

took him for cal III in the summer.wonderful teacher.no regrets.he explains material throughly.doesnt rush through concepts.gives plenty of examples.enjoys teaching.will help you if you give him 100%.doesnt grade HW but if you do ALL of it and take good notes you will do fine.tests are based on HW and the review sheets.book,attendance mandatory.

5.0
2.0
MATH2414
Aug 16, 2012

A very straight forward prof. Always bring your book to class and pay attention. He would let the class go early if everyone was participating. He said the tests were homework driven and they were. The questions on the tests came directly from the homework problems, number changes on a few, but overall most were the exact problem from the homework.

5.0
3.0
MATH1314
Aug 17, 2012

Great teacher and very funny

3.0
3.0
MATH1314
Sep 11, 2012

I love Prof. Nwaguru took him for College Algebra and Trig. Almost cried when i found out he wasn't teaching PreCal. Strict but fair. Do your hw and exam reviews and you will do well.

4.0
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MATH2414
Jan 14, 2013

He's an excellent teacher

5.0
3.0
MATH2414
Jan 23, 2013

Wonderful teacher. Cares about his students. Very clear explanations.

5.0
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MATH2413
May 1, 2013

This guy is a gem. Class lectures are extremely helpful. If you don't learn from him, you're either a slacker or you didn't study. He treats you like an adult and communicates the material better than any math professor I've ever had.

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MATH2413
Jun 7, 2013

You can not fail with Israel....

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MATH2413
Jun 21, 2013

he's the most disrespectful person I've ever met. Hard and not understanding at all, if you miss a test, there's no make ups. I left many reviews like this one but they all got deleted, one after the other. I'm sure he reported them. No wonder why he has such high ratings on here. Very misleading. I also think he leaves good reviews for himself.

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MATH2415
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Nov 11, 2013

Prof. Nwaguru is an awesome professor exams are HW based. He treats you like an adult and will not baby you. Do your homework and you'll pass with an A. I've taken him for Trig., Cal 1-3 and got all A's. Love this guy he's the best prof. I've ever had.

4.0
3.0
MATH2414
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2013

Do not be late, participate in class, follow all instructions to the last detail, do ALL of the homework, and you will do well. 4 tests are total grade. no comprehensive final. teacher has an accent but is understandable. He reviews trig and algebra concepts briefly when class needs a refresher before moving onto a Cal 2 unit that will use it.

3.0
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CAL2
Jun 4, 2014

After reading all of his comments, I will say this. If you want to learn take him. If you want an A without doing the work this is the wrong person. He is a great teacher but can be rude at times. You have to really work hard to get your grade. So don't take him if you want an easy A. Take him if you want to learn.

5.0
3.0
CAL1AND2
Aug 14, 2014

he's an excellent professor who really wants you to learn the material. Doesn't go over the entire material in every chapter, but covers most of it. excellent for engineering students.

5.0
2.0
MATH1414
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2014

Always be in class. He gives great lectures and expects the class to participate, gives extra credit to students who do. I took him in the mini and most of the class got As. As a past engineer, he concentrates on the material that is important and not adding a bunch of hard algebra to the calculus.

5.0
2.0
CALI
Grade: A
Dec 16, 2014

Mr. Nwaguru was a great teacher. He was very clear about the grading rubric and assignments. He gives good explanations. He has a good sense of humor and is friendly to students.

5.0
2.0
CAL2
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2014

Great professor, he likes what he does and takes pride in seeing his students succeed. Take Him

5.0
3.0
MATH2414
Mar 26, 2015

great class, if you study then it's an easy A

4.0
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CALCULUS1
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2015

his amazing. just do the homeworks and you will pass with an A. he doesnt give out hard tests. 20 questions and follow his instructions. He teaches good and dont be absent his very strict about that. take him

5.0
2.0
2320
Grade: A
May 18, 2015

Israel is the best I took him for Cal 2&3 and Diff. Eq. 4 tests no comprehensive final He assigns homework but not graded. You MUST do the homeworks or you WILL NOT pass The homeworks are the reviews for his tests He gives tons of examples and doesnt matter your level of skill he will go over the smallest detail on examples. Dude is a beast in MATH

5.0
1.0
MATH1314
Grade: B+
Jun 15, 2015

EASY and FUNNY!!!

5.0
1.0
CALCULUS2
Grade: A+
Jun 22, 2015

He is the best EVER. He's a man with principles. If you just follow his rules you will pass with A

5.0
1.0
MATH1314
Grade: B+
Jul 1, 2015

EASY,FUN AND GREAT!

5.0
1.0
MATH1314
Grade: B+
Jul 1, 2015

WILL TAKE AGAIN!!

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5.0
CAL1
Sep 10, 2015

If you want to be degraded and disrespected, and feel like you're 5 years old then take him. Also, no make-up tests no matter what your circumstances.

5.0
1.0
MATH2414
Nov 23, 2015

EASY A. Funny Class. Tests are exactly like HW. But he doesn't teach you a lot. He just covers 2-3 examples in one class, and spends the rest talking about something else. Also he skips many things and never prove theorems. You'll need to teach yourself if you'd like to actually learn.

5.0
3.0
MATH2320
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2015

Many people get turned off by his style; often they're frustrated that he seems to go so slow or seems to be talking down. Truth is, he is an old-school, step-by-step teacher; best you're going to get for advanced Calc and DiffEq. There is NO EQUAL. End each class smiling from comprehension! Confused? Ask and he breaks it down (even Cal I concepts)

4.0
1.0
MATH2415
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2016

its all about HW do the homework and all the test from the home work

4.0
1.0
MATH2415
Grade: A
Jan 20, 2016

do your home work and you will get an A

5.0
2.0
MATH1324
Grade: C+
Jun 7, 2016
Would take again

I rated him a few times because I've had him twice for two different classes and as you guys can see he's obviously great. Because he is .

5.0
3.0
CAL1
Grade: A+
Jul 26, 2016
Would take again

You want the best? This is the professor you should choose. He breaks down everything for you. His homework doesn't count as a grade, but they will be on the exams. Study the homework, and you will pass the exam. Do not disrespect him, he will embarrass you in front of the class. He is too awesome, so take him if you want to perfect math!

1.0
3.0
MATH1325
Grade: A
Sep 7, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Don't let these peoples reviews fool you! I am a student that cares about learning and maintain a 4.0. This is a terrible teacher. He rattles on all class in broken English with indirect digs and what he expects from you, all the while disrespecting you and treating you like a child; meanwhile he hasn't lectured AT ALL about the material.

Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MATH2414
Grade: A+
Nov 1, 2016
Would take again

I've taken already College algebra, trig, precalc, Calc 1-3, linear algebra, DE and Emath at UH, and through all my math professors Israel rocks. you gotta follow his rules. Do the homework which is your review for tests. He hates when you get late or talk in class. He is old style but worthy...

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
4.0
2.0
MATH2320
Grade: A
Dec 14, 2016
Would take again

Take him!!This professor explains math really well. He gives little homework that he doesn't grade. He assigns a lot of group work and extra credit that he never really gives you credit for. however, His tests are multiple choice and he always gives you partial points on tests even if you get them wrong.

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MATH1314
Grade: A+
Jan 18, 2017
Would take again

This professor was very helpful with explaining all of the material from the textbook. He made sure that everyone knew what was going on. He was always very optimistic and he never really cancelled class unless it was an emergency. I recommend this professor as he is very professional and his math skills are exceptional.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH2413
Apr 5, 2017
Would take again

His lectures are awesome! He relates everything to real life. If you do your homework you'll pass with flying colors. Don't have your phone out in class though because he has no problem calling people out. Will definitely sign up for his Calc 2 and Calc 3 class

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH1316
Grade: A
May 23, 2017
Would take again

I took his trigonometry class over the winter break. He is the best math teacher I have ever had. I'm not a big fan of math but he made sound super easy and clear. He is sarcastic but funny as well. Gives a lot of practice problems but if you do your homework nobody can stop you from getting an A. Do not miss his class. Highly recommended!

Participation matters
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Amazing lectures
4.0
5.0
MATH1325
Grade: D
Jul 13, 2017
Would take again

I did not pass the class, however, he was the best math professor I ever had. I took it Summer 5WK. It went too fast for me to keep up. If it was a full semester I would have passed. There is tons of HW that matters at the end. Do it!!! Textbook, but no online. He gives real world examples and relates it to the subject. Gets very mad when late.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MATH1314
Grade: A
Nov 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Worst Teacher I've ever had in all my years of studying. This teacher is always late, on average he is 25 to 30 min late to class every morning. classes are unstructured and not well defined. Teacher wastes the little time that we do have left over after he arrives late again talking about arbitrary subject which have nothing to do with math. Awful

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
2.0
MATH2413
Grade: A+
Dec 18, 2017
Would take again

He doesnt teach much but he is very easy, you not gonna learn much in his class

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tests? Not many
4.0
4.0
MATH2413
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2017
Would take again

Prof relates math to real life. He teaches very well, but can be a bit unorganized at times. 3 tests, 1 final. No test reviews given, you must study the hw probs that he assigns after each lecture. HW is due every exam day. Do not be late, No cell phones. Must buy textbook, but No mymathlab. Final is departmental and comprehensive. He loves goat.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
MATH2413
Grade: B
Jan 2, 2018
Would take again

I Took him for Cal 1. There is no review for tests, he just says the homework assigned is the review, not explicit on what is a actually on test. Must buy book, but he doesn't explain every homework problem, so the internet is best for step by step explanation. There are 3 tests, homework due on test day, and a comprehensive final.

Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
MATH1316
Feb 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Ended up teaching myself. Not a reliable professor, missed a lot of class and had an excuse for every reason he couldn't show up. He was often late when he did show up. Exams were always pushed back from scheduled date which screwed us over in the end. Exam 3 was due day of final. He can teach when he does, just very unorganized. May skip sections.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
2.0
CAL1
Grade: A
Jul 4, 2018
Would take again

he goes through every single step of problems. tests are not above book level or what he lectures. The best prof

1.0
5.0
MATH1314
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

he came high to class one time very unorganized

Tough Grader
1.0
4.0
MATH1325
Grade: B-
Apr 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He missed more than a third of the terms classes. He taught his way instead of the books way, which made the book worthless and extremely difficult to study at home. You learn almost nothing because he spends the time explaining why he's late. We were studying for test 3&4 in the last 2 weeks and still hadn't received our grades from our 1st test.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
CALCULUS1
Grade: A
May 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Hes rude towards his students

Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
CAL2415
Grade: A+
Sep 6, 2019
Would take again

I took this professor for Cal 1, 2, 3 and differential equations. I got al A's! THE BEST EVER!. Everything is explained by details! He makes sure that everyone is understanding.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
3.0
MATH1316
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Mar 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I dont understand why he has so many great ratings. He's terrible. He does a terrible job explaining things. Every class he assigns at least 40 problems from the book. He assigned us to write a multiplication table of 25. Ridiculous. Why in the world would he assign something so stupid like that? He also calls people out for stupidest things.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
1.0
5.0
MATH1316
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 18, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Taking him for the summer and please do not take his class. I thought this was going to be an easy class based on other comments ,but he hasnt provided any information thats of his own work and you read straight through the text book. He does not care for the students ability to learn the subject.

1.0
5.0
MATH1316
Grade: B
Jul 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Let me put this into perspective. I took this class because he had good reviews but ended up being terrible. In a 5 week course, there a total of 37 assignments of HW and 8 quizzes. (45 assignments) You are piratically forced to cram. He did not communicate with students at all and did no lecture at all or offer help. Stay away and save your money!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
So many papers
4.0
4.0
MATH1324
Grade: B
Dec 24, 2020
Would take again

Professor Nwaguru encourages you to be independent as a student and an adult. However, do not shy away to ask for assistance when you need it. He responds to his emails and will give you his personal phone number if you need his help. One thing to avoid in this class obviously is procrastination. Only gripe, I can't understand his accent sometimes.

Lots of homework
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MATH1324
Jan 23, 2021
Would take again

Good class. He makes old dad jokes which made the time pass by, other than that hes a good teacher. Knows how to simplify the problems. I recommend.

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
5.0
MATH1314
Mar 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He is a good teacher, but he gives lots of assignments.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
Participation matters
1.0
1.0
MATH1325
Grade: Rather not say
Apr 24, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He has been a horrible Professor I never give reviews but I took him for math 1325 and he never updated the syllabus and did not have test dates he would randomly give them. Had to email the math dept chair to get a response from him about an issue with a test that I had. Do not take him!

1.0
4.0
MATH1324
Sep 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Easily the worst professor I have ever taken a class from, & I dropped the class by the 2nd day. He spends more time taking attendance (3 times & took 15-20 mins ea time) and lecturing the class about how he doesn't like boring people & expects participation than he does teaching the material. Save your $$ & sanity, and take a different instructor.

1.0
5.0
MATH1324
Jan 18, 2022
Wouldn't take again

When finals week was happening, my grandfather passed away. I was out of town, with my family. I tried calling, texting, and emailing this professor to ask for an exentsion but I recieved no response.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
MATH1314
Grade: B-
Mar 12, 2022

Lots of homework. Took this class in person and he takes up all the time and even goes over time. He can explain math and teach but it's hard to understand him sometimes because of his accent. OK overall if you have no other option.

2.0
3.0
MATH1314
Grade: B+
Apr 13, 2022

He sees everyone as the same, he can't update/change his syllabus, yet refers to it every class with missing information that he promise to change. Great class to be in if you want to do the fundemtal parts of the problem with the teacher and rarely goes over the harder problems to deal with the topic. Be ready for his class, he expects alot.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
2.0
3.0
ALG1312
Grade: C
May 18, 2022

Not a class you can pass easily, his class is hard because he teaches in the slowest paste and doesn't go through questions regarding the test so get ready to learn the whole material rather than to study for the test. Not much homework though, connect math, 3 exams and 1 final, good thing is he drops your lowest grade but this class requires time

Participation matters
Inspirational
Lots of homework
2.0
4.0
MATH1324
Grade: B
Dec 10, 2022

His classes were more rambling than teaching. His teaching method was extremely slow. The homework was nothing similar to the lectures. He took many points off during the tests for small things. He didn't put any grades in until the after our last day of class. Once, the test review wasn't uploaded until the morning of the test. He wasn't helpful.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MATH1324
Grade: D+
Dec 15, 2022

All around, this professor is absolutely horrible. Not only are his teaching methods unorganized, but his lectures are very hard to follow, and offer little to no help on the assigned homework and exams. On top of that, this professor refuses to answer questions. In his words, it is not his job to teach us. do not take this professor

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
2.0
MATH1314
Grade: A+
Sep 12, 2023

I don't know how everyone feels but for me, I extremely dislike the way he imparts knowledge. He talks haphazardly, rambling, not getting to the point of what we need to learn. For example, if a class lasted about 1 hour and 30 minutes, he would ramble for about 1 hour. Just that much is enough to make the students tired.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MATH1314
Oct 28, 2024
Would take again

He such a good teacherrrr

1.0
5.0
MATH1314
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 21, 2024

He still rambles on for about half the class time about unrelated things which takes away time from the lesson. He makes it hard to understand the lecture, and we learn more from the textbook than from him. He does not update the syllabus and refers to it with missing information. He unlocks homework late which adds more to your workload.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ALGEBRA
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 23, 2024
Would take again

He's an amazing professor, except the only thing that he usually late about 30 minutes, everything was great!

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Caring
1.0
2.0
MATH1314
Grade: B+
Dec 3, 2024

If you don't mind teaching yourself then it could be for you. He sometimes forgets to release exams on time, arrives 20-30 minutes late to his lecture, and spends the majority of class talking about other random topics unrelated to math. It was a chill class.

1.0
4.0
MATH1325
Grade: B-
Dec 3, 2024

This guy got a think accent so you don't understand what he's talking about. He also talks about nothing the whole class and rambles about his home town. Do NOT take this guy.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
MATH1324
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2024

This professor comes late to class by at least 20-30 minutes every lecture. He spends another 20-30 minutes setting up his microsoft office laptop. If the technology "doesn't work" he continues spending time trying to figure it out and by that time class is over. And if he gets everything plugged in, we only learn some bs for like 20 minutes.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH1324
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2024

Theres really nothing 2 express how awful his class is, just do not take it! He's giving us 2 major exams within the same week, he arrives late but claims it was due to his other class being in another building, but we've seen him being on his phone in his car multiple times. Hes only teaching until he retires or for extra money before he retires.

Tough grader
So many papers
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH1324
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 3, 2024

There's no words to describe how awful his class is. He gave us 2 major exams within the same week. He always arrives late, he claims it's due to his other classes being in a different building but we've caught him on his phone in his car multiple times! He's only teaching for extra money until he retires, he doesn't care. Do not take him!

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MATH1316
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2024
Would take again

Cool and makes math fun. The course has 4 exams(20 questions) and 35 assignments(15~ easy questions each) with 90+ days to complete. Never late for me, lets students vote on exam dates, and offers free 1-on-1 help online or in person. Participation isn't required in lectures but helps. Complaints come mostly from students who don't pay attention.

Participation matters
Hilarious
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MATH1316
Grade: C-
Dec 3, 2024

I have taken this course and I deeply regret it. He arrives late to the class, his accent makes it hard to learn and he just SUCKS at teaching. One time his phone was ringing for 15 minutes straight and he was blaming it on us the whole time. DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME TAKING THIS COURSE.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
ALG1312
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 13, 2024

If you want to throw money into a fire pick him. Not enough word count to describe what he's done so I'm going to keep it short. Always very late, forgetful and blameful, hasn't graded test 1 (promised he would 3 months ago.), in the dark when it comes to grading, rants, doesn't cover material, drops the rest of your 85% grade in the last 3 weeks.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
TRIG1316
Grade: A+
Feb 4, 2025

ngl ts pmo tbh dude cant even read the board he gotta use a magnifying class to see. I got the wrong answered and said to choose between eating Indian street food or getting veiny ah dih, dude be trippin frl but he cool on that low shi.he teaches straight of the book which makes it hard to learn.dont take this class unless you fw that gent juice

1.0
5.0
MATH1316
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 10, 2025

Ngwarur spends more time talking abt sum "I'm going to hammer you" and "you do me, I do you" One time he asked us, "Can you take it?" He just told us that if we use a calc (short for calculator) we DIE, mathematically. I remember fondly when he told the class "everyone, bend down" and never elaborated. DO NOT TAKE HIM UNLESS U CAN BOX 3 round

Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1314
Grade: D-
Feb 10, 2025

Naguru slapped me with his mason jason, his whammy hammy, his long shlong Infront of the chuzz (no huzz in the class) and I lost -1 million aura. he tries to act nonchoulnt but he doesn't have a low taper so he hays hes was sleepy. He does have a vainy ahh dihh and property in egypt but he will NVR (never) be chopped chin.

Hilarious
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH1314
Grade: F
Feb 10, 2025

he taught me how to ride it but it was too big for me

Hilarious
1.0
5.0
MATH1314
Grade: B
May 7, 2025

Where do I even start about this dude, he doesn't submit grades and still hasn't during the final week of class, he seems incompetent about what he is teaching and rambles through the whole hour and 20 minute long class and never communicates about when he will be late or is not showing up at all. Be ready to be your own teacher.

5.0
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MATH1314
Grade: A-
Sep 5, 2025
Would take again

HE was one of the best teachers I've ever had

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
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