3.7

Jaffar Ali Shahul Hameed

Mathematics - Florida Gulf Coast University

3.7
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
65%
Would Retake
109
Reviews
3.7
Quality
3.5
Difficulty
3.8
Helpful
3.7
Clarity

65%

Would Retake

109

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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What Students Say

He is by far the worst professor I have ever had in my 2 years of college

MAC1147 - 1.0 rating

If your not the best at math, take someone else

MAC2312 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

99%

Textbook Required

45%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

B

95% confidence
Based on 35 grades
Most common grades:
B (8)
B+ (5)
A (5)
Grade Distribution
A(7)B(12)C(5)D(8)F(0)A-/B+(7)
Based on 42 reported grades
B: 8
B+: 5
A: 5
Drop/Withdrawal: 4
Common Tags
Caring (23)
Participation matters (21)
Skip class? You won't pass. (20)
Tough grader (14)
Tough Grader (10)
Lots of homework (10)
Test heavy (9)
Online Savvy (8)
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Reviews (109)
1.0
5.0
MAD3107
Sep 9, 2009

Class was Discrete Mathematics. Completely unorganized. Wastes roughly 30% of class time trying to get the computer/projector to work. Has an oral part to your exam (yes, oral exam in a math class), that is worth 25% and which he grades extremely harsh and arbitrarily. Unless you are a math genius, avoid at all costs!

1.0
5.0
STA2023
Oct 27, 2009

Very stubborn, says you have a test on one day and then changes his mind the next day and doesn't care what you think about it. DO NOT TAKE HIM!

2.0
4.0
MAT2023
Oct 28, 2009

He has a horrible accent that you can hardly understand. His homework on mymathlab is crazy long and takes hours. His tests are short but each question is worth alot. Overall hes a horrible teacher who makes no sense if you have the chance to take another teacher I would take the chance.

5.0
3.0
STAT2023
Apr 28, 2010

Awesome teacher but very strict. Very helpful

2.0
3.0
MAC2233
May 3, 2010

Worst professor I have ever had I had a high A all year then his stupid policies brought be down TEN WHOLE POINTS. I still got a B in the class but I had to teach everything to myself all year. You can hardly understand him because of where he is from. Sometimes he doesn't even know the answer to the question of what he is teaching. DONT TAKE HIM!!

5.0
3.0
MHF2191
May 4, 2010

Professor is very knowledgeable and willing to help. Also strict, but well intentioned. Allways looking for improvement regarding both the students' comprehension of class related material as well as their respective critical thinking skills.

1.0
5.0
MHF2191
Jul 7, 2010

Worst teacher I ever had in my life. He has no business teaching, extremely incompetent and nasty. I passed his class and I still know that he was horrible. He needs to be fired. An embarrassment to FGCU and the teaching profession. Schnackenberg needs to act on this guy and get him out of there before he damages too many more peoples' careers.

5.0
1.0
STA2023
Sep 20, 2010

Thanks for the great semester

5.0
1.0
MHF2191
Oct 27, 2010

This is a great class

5.0
3.0
MHF2191
Oct 28, 2010

Professor Jaffar is one of the best professors at FGCU. Just as great as Maneka. It's sad to see how low his overall rating is on here when I think about how passionate he is about teaching and how much he deeply cares for each and everyone of his students to succeed. If I could I'd take him for all my classes. FGCU is fortunate to have him.

5.0
1.0
MHF2191
Nov 12, 2010

He did his best job as a facilitator or learning.

5.0
2.0
MHF2191
Mar 22, 2011

Jaffar is... interesting. He wants you to do well but often misunderstands questions. If you aren't prepared for the class itself, he's not afraid to blatantly tell you so and chances are, he won't help you catch up. If you're a math person, great teacher (otherwise, stay away!).

5.0
2.0
MHF2191
May 5, 2011

Jaffar is an excellent professor if you give him a chance. He is a tough professor but wants to see his students work to succeed and will work with you until you do! He is VERY smart and you will learn a lot in his classes. I have taken 2 with him and he is one of my favorite professors. GIVE HIM A CHANCE!

5.0
4.0
MHF2192
Dec 19, 2011

He is a nice guy and he is fairly new to teaching and is learning and will make a good effort to change something if he is asked. His class was difficult but he cut us a lot of slack on the final exam and gave us several "give me" question. He also had optional review sessions to help people outside of class in addition to his office hours.

5.0
4.0
MAC2311
May 8, 2012

It is a difficult class but if you do the homework and take time to do problems from the homework and the book, you will do fine. Make sure you correctly write out the solutions and the work during the test, he will dock points if everything is not shown.

2.0
5.0
MAC2311
Jul 10, 2012

One of the worst professors at FGCU! He's an ok teacher in class but if you go and ask for help he just makes you feel stupid. Tests are hard

5.0
2.0
MAC2312
Nov 14, 2012

"I thought this course would be difficult because how I stuggled in Calculus I. The instructor has allowed me to exceed my own expectations"

5.0
1.0
MAP2302
Nov 27, 2012

'one of the best teacher, and very helpful...'

5.0
4.0
MAC2313
Dec 8, 2012

Jaffar is a great teacher. He really wants all his students to succeed, and he does extra study sessions for people who have questions.

5.0
1.0
MAP2302
Jan 15, 2013

'He is awesome'

5.0
1.0
MGF1106
Feb 14, 2013

great professor and I really enjoy this class

5.0
1.0
MAC2312
Aug 21, 2013

Awesome guy and super understanding

5.0
1.0
MAC2312
Jan 8, 2014

Excellent Professor

5.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: B+
Feb 20, 2014

hard i think he from austria but im did ok really god teacher but he is not a very nice man and a little mean U WILL WORK HERD

4.0
1.0
MGF1106
Apr 29, 2014

Jaffar is a great math teacher, he is really passionate about the subject material. He is willing to make deals with his students in order to help out their grades. His attendance policy is something he takes seriously but overall super easy, if u dont like math this is the class to take cause its simple and he makes it clear!

5.0
4.0
MAC2312
Grade: B
Nov 14, 2014

Jaffar is an amazing professor. He is willing to help you. Answers questions informatively. More than anything else, he cares about every single one of his students, so much so that he won't just give you a passing grade. You have to earn it by demonstrating you have learned the material. He is the most fair professor I have ever taken.

5.0
3.0
MAC2312
Nov 17, 2014

He is an awesome professor who cares for his students, but at the same time he is challenging

5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2015

Jaffar is the best professor I have ever had, and probably the best I ever will have. If you want an easy A, don't take any of his courses. If you want to learn the material that you are paying hundreds of dollars to learn, Jaffar is your man. He will help you with any question. He is extremely intelligent. If you can, take him for everything.

3.0
5.0
MAP2302
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2015

He is very good at math and I think sometimes forgets it does not come as easy for others. He expects a lot and grades very tough but if you work very hard and don't give up he will work with you to help you succeed. Very hard but I learned a ton. I had to or I would have failed.

5.0
4.0
MAP2302
Grade: B
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

Best professor i have ever had

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Jaffar obviously cares for the class and subject material, but he's a horrible professor. He doesn't give enough example problems and when he does he spends 35 minutes on one part waiting for every single person in the class to give him an answer. If you've never had a calc class/it's been a while, DO NOT TAKE HIM!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
MAP2302
Feb 24, 2017
Would take again

Jaffar's class is one of the most difficult classes I have ever taken. He really wants you to learn the material and understand it. At times he will spend way too much time on a single problem to make sure everyone has understood. DO THE HW!! Hw is very useful in reviewing for the final and the exams. Willing to help as long as you go to class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
5.0
MAT2023
Grade: C-
Apr 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took his online class and it is the hardest thing ever. so much work to do and the majority of it isnt really on the tests. I had a midterm and final exam. my advice is take math in person. it is hard to take a math class online especially since you have to teach yourself everything.

5.0
4.0
MAC2313
Aug 24, 2017
Would take again

Awesome and caring professor, but you would have to work hard for the course

2.0
5.0
MAC2312
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's a genius but he can not teach. He knows every short cut but will use them during examples while we are learning new material and skip over steps. He expects everyone to be masters of everything prior to it and expects you to know things that he told us he learned in grad. school. HE'S ALSO FAST! If your not the best at math, take someone else.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Nov 10, 2017
Would take again

Jaffar is one of the best math professors I've taken. He is truly passionate about the subject and he cares a lot about his students and how to make the class better. I would definitely take him, in fact ill be taking him again next semester :)

Gives good feedback
Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
2.0
5.0
MAC2312
Jul 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is so smart, and a decent person, but a HORRIBLE instructor. You will spend hours on end in preparation for his exams/quizzes and never come close to passing them. Youll learn a lot about Calculus 2 by the end of the course, Id even say I was GOOD at it.... you just wont pass his class. Got an A without trying in my second calc class.

Tough Grader
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Sep 17, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Really difficult professor, gave a test the first day, and everyone had a failing grade after the first day of class. Do not take him.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He knows his stuff, but is AWFUL at teaching. He goes way too fast and expects you to already know the material. You can't follow his steps because his work is erratic and he doesn't take the time to explain it. Take another Calc professor and I gurantee you will get a much higher grade

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
MAC1147
Grade: A+
Nov 5, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is by far the worst professor I have ever had in my 2 years of college. He picks on students, has an ego the size of Texas, and his balding scalp is intimidating. I have learned all of my mathematics from the homework and non it from Jafaar. He only cares about showing off his math skills and not if you learn anything.

Tough Grader
2.0
4.0
MAC1147
Nov 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Although Jaffar can be a funny teacher and at times can appear nice, he is a poor teacher. He speaks as though he is running an auction and does not explain how he does the problems. His voice is very loud and obnoxious which makes it hard to concentrate when you are working. There is a lot more to say about Jaffar. #notmymathteacher

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Tough Grader
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Jan 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Veryhard to learn from and is a very harsh grader. Most learning is done on your own

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
4.0
MAC2313
Grade: B-
Jan 29, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Professor Jaffar is knows what he is doing and will come into class prepared, but he won't be able to explain it to you at all. He gives homework, worksheets, and quizzes all in one week. If you want to learn Calculus, do NOT take his class. You will be so overwhelmed with all the work and you won't have any time to get it done.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
MAC2311
Grade: B
Apr 17, 2019
Would take again

One of the best math professors at FGCU. He cares about the student and the subject.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
3.0
5.0
MAC2313
May 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Nice teacher and really cares about his students. However, he gives a ton of work. 3 Online homework due every week,end of chapter homework and quiz after. Also end of chapter homework he chooses about 10 questions for you to work on but only counts 1 of them for credit. He picks a random problem out of the ten.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
MAC1147
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 26, 2019
Would take again

Professor Jaffar is by far one of my best professor's this semester. He is very easy to talk to and very helpful in his office hours. A very nice and caring professor

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
3.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: C
Dec 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is very kind and caring professor. However, he is a tough professor. Getting an A in his class seems near impossible as his tests are very difficult and minor errors can make you miss out on an A or B. He teaches effectively but is fast and can skip certain steps in a problem. If you have weak Algebra and Trig skills, do not take his class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MAC2233
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2019
Would take again

The test are very hard and the class moves extremely fast Not impossible to pass but you do need to study a lot and do the online homework several times. at the start of our semester he said he will take 1% off your final grade for every absence, he was not lying. He is extremely nice and really cares and if your confused go to his office hours.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MAC2313
Grade: A
Jan 9, 2020
Would take again

He has his own worksheets that he bases some of the exam questions off of and assigns a lot of webassigns for homework. He explains the content very thoroughly and does example problems during the lectures.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
MAC2313
Grade: B
Feb 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He is picky about students work yet he skips certain steps in a problem, when explaining to the class. Gives so much work and is not a fair grader at all.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAP2302
Grade: B-
Apr 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He sucks. He literally made the class 100000% times harder than it should have been. There was like 5 extensive projects. He is horribly unorganized and it's frustrating to sit through his classes. It seems like he doesn't care and is biased while grading. I had the same work as two other class mates on a test and they got 90s and I got an 80.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 2, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this professor, he makes the class so much harder than it needs to be. He barely explains the simple steps and then gives you the hardest possible questions on the test. You will basically have to teach yourself the class.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAC1147
Jun 4, 2021
Would take again

Jaffar is an excellent teacher and he really cares about your learning. I would recommend this class to others.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Jun 4, 2021
Would take again

I would recommend this class to others. It is a difficult subject and Dr. Jaffar expects you to learn it and be able to use it properly, so it will take some work, but the end result is worthwhile.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC2311
Jun 7, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar is a great professor who knows his subject and can easily explain it.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
4.0
2.0
MAC2313
Jun 9, 2021
Would take again

professor Jaffar is a great teacher but he's going to make you work for your grade

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Jun 11, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar is a great professor and I would recommend him as a teacher as well as the class. I learned a lot this semester and enjoyed being a student in this class. One of my favorite courses I've taken.

5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Jun 14, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar's lectures and notes are well organized. I can feel that he is knowledgeable about this subject. He can explain the abstract part of the textbook in a way that I can easily understand.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Jun 20, 2021
Would take again

This semester it was different because of Covid, but Professor Hameed still managed to present the topic in a great way and he managed to get the students to participate in the class which made it better to learn.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
2.0
5.0
MAC2313
Grade: B
Jun 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Jaffar was the hardest professor I've ever had and the hardest class I've had to take as well. His grading is based primarily on exact correctness, so if you mess up halfway but you followed the right steps, he marks it all wrong. If you miss a class he takes 10% off your attendance grade and homeworks take hours to complete 1- 3 are due weekly

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Jul 31, 2021
Would take again

Professor helped make this class go as well as possible. Although it is a really hard class Dr. Jaffar really cares about his students and whether they understand the concepts.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Caring
1.0
5.0
MAP2302
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Very difficult teacher, would not recommend for anyone. I am a math major and I was failing his class. The average on the quizzes for my class was 20-30%. It was ridiculous. He didn't seem to care that most of the class was failing.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MAP2302
Grade: B+
Dec 16, 2021
Would take again

Professor Jaffar is very knowledgeable and organized with the structure of his class. The class is tough but he makes you work for your grade and wants his students to succeed.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

I recommend this class to anyone that is serious about learning the material contained in the course. It is not one that I would recommend if someone was looking to take an easy professor just to pass.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC2312
Dec 17, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar is a teacher that cares about your learning. He gives many opportunities to improve your learning. One of my best math professors.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAP2312
Jan 7, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar is a very hard working professor and cares about if his students learn. His lectures are organized and matches well with the textbook. He is also very reasonable with his exams.

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Jan 10, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Jaffar did a very good job presenting and explaining course material. Calculus III was a rigorous course, but he explains it well and gives you a clear path to success.

Respected
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
MAC2313
Grade: D
May 10, 2022

No, no, no. One time, I was running "late" for my 9:30 class with him, and I got to the door at 9:30 and like 28 seconds. Locked...the door was locked per his policy. This is not middle school. Even if I had made that class session, I would have taken solid notes for a test I was bound to fail. They were impossible, especially for a non-STEM person

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC2311
Jun 9, 2022
Would take again

He did a really good job of teaching a 5 month course in only 5 weeks. His teaching and understanding were great!

Get ready to read
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Jun 9, 2022
Would take again

Differential Equations class is very interesting and will help you in STEM-related classes and careers. Dr. Jaffar is a great professor.

Participation matters
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAC2312
Jun 13, 2022
Would take again

He was one of the best math professors I've had. He presented information very well.

Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Jun 14, 2022
Would take again

Professor Jaffar is a great teacher but he's going to make you work for your grade.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MAC1147
Jun 15, 2022
Would take again

I believe the teacher has made this instruction of teaching the best possible way of learning from it. It would just depend on the student if they are paying attention in class or doing the work in class.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Jun 16, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Jaffar's method of teaching, a continuous notepad on his iPad, is by far my favorite presentation method of material. It beats powerpoints for lectures by a longshot, in the sense that individual notes are tailored to the class with all of our questions and "babysteps" laid out.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MAC1147
Jun 23, 2022
Would take again

Prof. Hameed presented the information very well throughout the in class lectures. Overall, his way of teaching this semester was very good.

Amazing lectures
Online Savvy
5.0
5.0
MAC1147
Sep 3, 2022
Would take again

The professor Hameed did a well job in explaining all things, he allowed us to ask questions and helped us with the problems.

Get ready to read
Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Dec 6, 2022
Would take again

Differential equations is a hard class no doubt, but professor hameed taught well in ways that were easy to understand, and gave us every opportunity to succeed...

Participation matters
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAC1147
Jan 10, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar is an excellent professor. He is not an easy professor but a good professor who cares for students and their learning. If you take him, you will learn the subject for sure.

Participation matters
Caring
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Feb 19, 2023
Would take again

Professor Jaffar is a great professor but not an easy one. He will ensure you learn the material well, which means his problems can be incredibly challenging. However, he is always willing to help out when asked, and I feel like he genuinely cares about his students' academic success.

Participation matters
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC2312
Jul 3, 2023
Would take again

I took calc II in the summer, it wasn't an easy course. He taught well and very helpful. He is organized and gave extra credit opportunities. Wonderful and funny person. One of the best teachers at FGCU.

Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
MAC2312
Jul 11, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Jaffar is an awesome professor. If you want to learn Calculus, take him.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
MAC1147
Aug 22, 2023
Would take again

Prof. Hameed is one of the best math professors at FGCU. You will learn in his class for sure.

Inspirational
1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 27, 2023

I swear he found a way to delete poor comments & writes good ones. I already made one about him, and somehow is no longer here. DO NOT TAKE HIM. I'm a math person and had to drop the class. Goes above and beyond to make his class as difficult as possible. Calc 1 is a hard class, but he brings it to the next level. Test first day of class

1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Oct 28, 2023

over half the class dropped. will give u multiple hard questions with no review. doesn't show his steps or explain. during lectures he will purposefully write down the wrong steps and make you erase and re-write as he writes faster and moves on. gets mad at the entire class if someone didn't say an answer fast enough. level: impossible. stay AWAY!!

Lots of homework
So many papers
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: D
Nov 13, 2023

Worst professor I have ever taken. He was very hard for me to understand and would randomly call on you to answer stuff in class. His lectures were super simple and then the homework would be way more difficult. Then the exam would be even harder then the homework. Do not take this guy period.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
So many papers
1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: D+
Nov 14, 2023

Professor Jaffar is the worst professor I've had, his online portion of the homework has been messed up and he hasn't graded a single assignment since chapter one. This class shouldn't be this hard but he chooses to make this class is unbearable. I'm pretty sure he prides himself on failing students in this class and how difficult his class is.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: B+
Nov 17, 2023

Jaffar is by far one of the toughest math teachers I've ever had. he goes through the lectures extremely fast and grades exams extremely harshly. exams are so much harder than the homework or notes, and he gives no study materials. however, he does seem to care about his students. come to his office hours and he will explain any of your questions.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: D+
Nov 30, 2023

"Professor Jaffar is quite challenging. If you're seeking a challenge, go for it. It appears that he selects the most difficult questions from each topic to include in the exams.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: C
Nov 30, 2023

Listen to me, you will regret taking this class

Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: A
Dec 2, 2023
Would take again

Prof Jaffar is an excellent math professor but will give you the grade you deserve. I never felt I was good at math but his teaching style is so engaging & I genuinely understand and LIKE calculus. There is a bit of work and some quizzes but the exams are all understandable & he is very helpful in office hours. He genuinely cares about the course.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
5.0
3.0
MAC2311
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar is one of the best instructors. If you are trying to get an easy A or C without studying, or attending classes, you won't do well in his class. He takes his seriously and expect same from his students. If you want to learn and improve your critical thinking, take his class. He challenges you with math and make you learn math for sure.

Participation matters
Caring
2.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: A-
Dec 12, 2023

Unless you're a genius or have a desire to hate your life, I wouldn't recommend taking this professor. Tests are so difficult and he's a super hard grader. There is no leniency when it comes to small mistakes or assignments. The only good thing about this class is that he comes through with extra credit at the end.

Tough grader
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5.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: A
Jan 11, 2024
Would take again

He teaches in a pretty engaging way, he incorperates humor into his lectures. He challenges us during all of the lecture keeping us on our toes. Exams are a heafty part of your grade but toward the end of the semster he is very generous with suprise grade changes to help the class average. He also offers many outside of class opportunities.

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Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MAC2313
Grade: B-
Apr 21, 2024

This professor made it way harder than it should have been. He was very confusing and his tests were way harder than the exercises done in class. Do not take him if you can because you will have a hard time. 1/3 of my class dropped, 1/3 did not pass and 1/3 passed (C's and some B's).

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
5.0
MAC2312
Grade: B-
Jun 21, 2024
Would take again

I took this course in the summer as a 6 week course. The course is very hard and Professor Jaffar is not an easy professor. He makes sure you get the grade you deserve. He has taught me how to study considering I need to dedicate at least 20+ hours a week to the course outside of class. Was my most challenging and rewarding course.

Lots of homework
Caring
Lecture heavy
5.0
3.0
MAC2313
Jul 17, 2024
Would take again

Professor Jaffar was very throughout during the entire semester, making sure to go answer any questions or doubts that I had.

Participation matters
5.0
3.0
MAC2312
Grade: C
Jul 18, 2024
Would take again

He's the best math professor I think I've ever had. He explains very complex subjects in a way that they truly make sense. This is the first time I didn't feel like I needed to relearn the math material outside of class, because the way he explains it makes sense. He very is engaging, and he's just overall an awesome professor.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
3.0
MAC2311
Aug 17, 2024
Would take again

Take him if you want to learn math

Caring
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Aug 19, 2024
Would take again

Awesome math professor for Diff EQ, you need to attend his classes otherwise you wont succeed

Participation matters
5.0
2.0
MAC2313
Aug 20, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar is an exceptionally good professor who cares for students. He is not easy, but if you are willing to learn, you will learn the math and critical thinking.

Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
MAC2311
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 17, 2024

He is nice as a person and carrying about his students. However, as a professor he likes to skip over what he calls "baby steps" and doesn't show his full thought process on how he gets an answer. In his own terms "you must use your critical thinking to figure it out". You cant use your critical thinking if you were not taught it first.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: A-
Oct 23, 2024
Would take again

One of the best math proffeessors I have ever had. I took Calc 1 with him and he made very difficult topics easy. He gives a lot of homework however he sets you up to succeed with his exams because they are very similar to the homework. Homework is the key to doing well in this class and his lectures are very straightforward.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MAC2311
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar is a great math professor who clearly takes joy in teaching. His lectures are funny and engaging. Expectations are clearly set out at the beginning of the semester. Don't take this class if you don't plan to make time for studying however, as you are expected to understand each concept that is presented in class.

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Hilarious
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
MAC2311
Grade: B
Dec 15, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar is a wonderful professor and one of the best at FGCU. Learned a lot and he cares about his students. You have to work to earn your grades but he is super helpful.

Participation matters
Caring
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MAC2311
Dec 20, 2024
Would take again

Prof. Hameed gave us notes and used these notes in class. He was always willing to answer questions and explain things in more detail if someone didn't understand something. He was extremely helpful in his office hours. His teaching as a whole was effective. His notes were clear and understandable.

Participation matters
3.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: A+
Dec 23, 2024
Would take again

Great, funny guy, really cares about your success. He's a tough grader and little mistakes will cost you. If you work hard and practice a lot, you will make it through. The majority of the class withdrew and only a handful made it to the end. Be prepared to go to office hrs because he doesn't do hard problems in class, but those show up on the test

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
MAC2311
Grade: B+
Feb 14, 2025
Would take again

Professor Jaffar runs a challenging but rewarding math class. The exams are tough, but he explains concepts well in lectures and is helpful during office hours. Apps like unstuckstudy can be useful for study prep alongside the textbook. Overall, it's a worthwhile class if you're willing to put in the work.

5.0
3.0
MAC2311
Grade: C
Aug 20, 2025
Would take again

One of the best math professors at FGCU. If you want to learn math, take his classes. I was well prepared for my Calc II after his Calc I compared to many of my peers. Calc II became much easier.

Caring
Test heavy
Online Savvy
5.0
3.0
MAP2302
Jan 1, 2026
Would take again

Dr. Jaffar presented and explanation in a clear and direct way while utilizing examples to illustrate the formulation and derivation of solutions. He showcased very effective teaching methods.

Inspirational
Caring
Respected
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