if someone does not understand a concept, he shows it another way so the person can grasp it a different way. he is very organized, overall good teacher, although he is very hard to reach. he teaches out of the book, which is VERY good.

Not easy, and won't put up with juvenile behavior (e.g. cell phones, talking, etc.). But takes his job seriously and will bend over backwards to help anyone who asks. Rigid and strict, but good.

Not very easy, serious , professional and willing to help anyone who asks. Strict, but good. He does not teach me only math but also good attitude and responsibility.

Very clear when explaining math problems. Technique in teaching is very excellent.

A very good teacher~ he is stric but all good for ur future course in math~!!!he is very helpful~ of course who will pass the lazy stundents? just do the H.W and ask him what u don't know. "easy get A"

He is very strict, NO CELL PHONES, man he flips out about that, but..he is very clear and has some jokes which are kinda funny if you get high brow humor.

Knowledgeable professor who explains things well. Those who want to learn can do well. He does not appease whiners or put up with childish behavior, which is good for those of us who are serious about our schooling and want to learn.

If you are a responsible person who does the homework regularly, listens to what Saikali says in class, and takes an active part in your own learning, you can learn from Mr. Saikali. If you are a baby, you should avoid college altogether.

Kind instructor who wants people to learn. If you can't appreciate such an instructor, like Mr. Saikali, you should go back to daycare and have your milk bottle refilled.

expects a lot, but teaches well

Do the homework and show up for class. Tests are straightforward and taken from the homework. Will walk through problems you don't understand. Can me strict at times, but overall good teacher.

He is a good teacher, who really knows his stuff. Do all the homework and you will do fine. What you don't know ask & he will explain. Very dry off the wall humor.

HE WRITES TOO MUCH!!! he's nice, but could be very strict...so watch out, make sure you follow all his rules (esp on tests)...DO THE HOMEWORK! make sure you know all the problems, it will help you very much on the test. Also know the principles and main ideas, write down everything he writes on the board and read it before tests.

easy class unless u don't do the HW

Be prepared for each class and do all the homework and u'll be fine. The tests are fair. u have to study a lot but it's not that hard. dun be late for the classes! he takes attendance EVERYDAY and that's a big part of ur grade.

He is such a great professor. Very organized and educated. He knows what he teaches and make you understand everything well. You just need to be polite and on time. His exams are fair. Its a great help to take his trigonometry class before taking precal or whatever. I like his behaviour and his way of running the class. He is the greastest

you will be dropped if LATE, let alone absent 3/4 times, is very disciplined, he doesnt hate his students, but runs a tight ship, i actually like his no bs style, but was late 3 times early in the semester so i dropped, if not for that i figure i would have probably got a B in the class...

He's not that bad. He's a very knowledgable teacher and really knows his stuff. His class is not a "breeze" course and you have to work for your grade. He DOES answer questions about homework and as long as you ask he'll make sure you understand it. THe homework really helps and his test aren't that bad either.

The most professional and by the book professor i ever had. Very well organized. Taught very well and made the topics clear. Some might say he's a hard-ass, but that is because of all the undisciplined, ignorant children who just want to go to school because they don't know what else to do. If you don't want to learn, don't take the class. Some of u

it's not easy if u just go to sch to sit in the class n daydream u will get an A..it's impossible.this is a college not kindergarden ,so what u expect for? Do the HW he gives n undertsand his notes sec n textbooks, u will be SO fine! If u still think it's hard..ask for his help!

If your the type of person that just wants to sit there an finally do work half way into the course an hopefully u pass i dont recommend this class. This professor isnt hard hes just pompus but in the end you learn a lot. Hes very helpful. hes strict about being respectful. Very good teacher though im taking him for Math 116 for sure.

Yes i agree that he is pretty strict. I felt his homework assignments( which he didnt collect) prepared me for his tests. and i thought that he was very good at explaining the material. he was always available when i had a question after class. i would take him again despite him rudeness. his teaching worked for me and thought it was pretty easy

Strict policy on cellphones and talking during exams. A bit conceited, which may bother some, but I wouldn't take personally. Explains steps to solve problems in written and numerical form, as well as analogies. In this way, he caters to more than one learning style. Is available during office hours for problems one may not understand.He's alright.

He's a good teacher but he is extremely strict. I got in trouble twice for having my hands in my lap while taking a test and was scared to death to ever take them off the desk again.I dreaded going to this class just because he's very intimidating. but he's a good teacher and always tries to clarify things. make sure to always say thank you!!!!!

I think that Saikali is realistic and tough. If nothing else, you will totally be prepared for Trig and ultimately that is a win for us. If you are an engineering major or strive under structure, take his class. If not skip him. In the end, this guy knows his stuff and guaranteed you will too. P.S. Ben Bernake is his best friend. haha

Strict instructor. Clear and to the point, he says several time about cellphones yet kids will be kids so it's entertaining when someone has one out. Will be more than willing to help you, all you have to do is ask. If you can't play by other peoples rules don't take his class

This guy can be a real prick at times, actually most of the time, but overall he is actually a very good teacher, extremely professional but at time a bit way overboard for the rules, sometimes he is a very cool teacher and at other times you will hate his guts. testing is extremely strict and he has no problem taking your test away from you.

He is SUPER strict about cell phones and being on time. I would definitly recommend him though. He really goes into depth about all the math concepts and is probaby the best math teacher I have ever had even though he is a little weird sometimes. (He likes to talk about the psychology of babies). But overall, very clear lectures!

if you want a concept class rather than numbers chose saikali. A very caring man.

Professor Saikali may be a bit strange, but he is a good teacher; though there is one caveat that keeps him from being great: he moves way too fast while lecturing, and it is easy to miss a small detail and spend the rest of the class confused, and he is condescending to students who can't keep up with him, instead of slowing down to help them.

he's a good teacher best math teacher i've ever had but you really need to work and do all homework to keep up with him and to do good on tests, you'll love the course just need to put some effort

Great teacher, Very helpful with everything. Lots of homework, however if you do the homework you will get an A in the class. He will pick a random homework question to grade on the test day. you do not ned to have the right answer but at least try to solve the question. made CALC very easy to learn after taking his TRIG class

If you lived in Ancient Sparta, you'll live this.

He is by far the best instructor I've had. He not only thoroughly studied all the content he teaches, but also studied the psychology behind teaching and learning to make his lectures more effective. He sets a very professional environment while making it safe to have casual jokes and conversations during class time.

He is strict, but he is good. He will be someone you won't forget. Take his class, just for the pleasure of getting to know him and his crazyness. He likes to refer to himself in the third person, and its really awesome.

Saikali, He has a very strong personality and very intellectual. People really do take him for granted at times. His humor can be very random and dry but at least he is trying. He is super passionate and you can literally talk to him about anything just don't be scared to do so. He moves really fast so make sure you get it and ASK QUESTIONS.

I hate math & this was my 3rd time taking this class. Mr. Saikali is strict & straight forward, but this is not high school, its college. He isn't there to waste anyones time & he offers a lot of extra credit. There is a lot of hw, but IMO, it's needed if you want a good grade. I HIGHLY recommend him & would take another one of his classes.

Take this class if you actually want to learn the material. If you just want to sit back and study the night before the test you won't do very well. Read the book and take good notes! His test are mostly on understanding why we are doing things and the vocabulary of it. He wants you to know how and why we got that answer. Grow up you're in college!

Hated every second of this class. Was not motivational, and spent the majority of the semester complaining and shoving his unbearably bad humor down our throats. Teaches the material and knows his stuff, but the 6+ hours of homework every week and his personality are not easy to get past. Take a different prof and save yourself 18 weeks of pain.

Listen, Professor Saikali is not a bad professor. The class may be awkward the first couple of weeks, but it's just a matter of getting used to the class structure and the professor's style. Saikali is clear cut, helpful (through office hours), and obviously cares about his students future. Don't be hesitant to take his class, it really isn't bad.

I must be on another planet because this class is pretty good primarily because the professor communicates the concepts in clear English. What more can we ask for? It's all in the textbook and it's not like we read differently, notice different things, or have different cognitive firewalls to maintain existing systems.