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Very clear explanation. And very very helpful. Great for people who do NOT like math.
He was so helpful, wish i could take him again! Class was laid back, and showed the easiest way to work problems! Great teacher!!!
He is a very easy teacher, however he has a hard time understanding you when you ask a question, and doesn't really like going over homework. Does lots of examples on the board. Overall you will get a good understanding of the math.
Very easy teacher. You will learn a lot about math. Only complaint is, his broken english. Overall good teacher.
He is hard to understand at times, but he is a good teacher. He can be an ****, but he will hep you better understand math
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Great teacher! I used to hate math so much it made me want to vomit!! He made math easier. I didn't throw up once!!! hahaha Never been attracted to an Asian before, but he's pretty cute!!!
very helpful and organized. makes some mistakes but it's funny. almost like he does it to see who's paying attention. great guy.easy going...related things to real-life. usually has several ways of doing things so that you will catch on to one of them
Very clear and explains problems well. Gives partial credit on problems too.
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If you are NOT good in math DO NOT take this teacher. He has a nasty attiude. I asked him for help & he directed me to the Math Lab. Take either HELEN CARONA or SARAH CLIFTON they are easy and helpful Math 161 teachers. Szteo's class started out with 30 students & ended with 14 students. For the sake of passing, DON'T take this teacher.
He needs to start paying attention to what he is teaching. I failed this class and I am not good in Math, so I would suggest that if you have a difficult time with math, do not take it.
He can not teach. He makes to many mistakes. Does not like to explain. Don't take him unless you are extra good in math.
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Do not take this teacher unless you are a genius in math. I stayed in his class for the entire term and I failed. Another student was 2 pts from from a D (which she needed to graduate), he told her he could not help her. She had to wait until the summer to graduate b/c of Szeto, then he mis- graded her test & didn't give her the points!!!!
he is a good teacher but he is diffcult to understand at times
I am very good in math, A in Trig, A in Calc 1&2, took his stats class and dropped after failing the first tests, very unclear. Never recommend
i advise everyonr not to take his class. he copies the wrong numbers from the book to the board. he is very boring and mean. hes not very helpful or understanding and whatever you do don't walk in a few minutes late he will close the door in your face... very hard and confusing! and defintley not HOTTT!!!!
It's not so unbelievable that I hated this class it's math for crying out loud. He just made me hate it even more!!!!
He goes out of his way to embarrass anyone who doesn't understand something. He treated TransMath like a required course and made it hard for no reason. I would advise no one to take this class; and if you do don't sit in the front he spits when he talks.
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I went through all of my years getting straight a's in math. I come to his class and I fail it. What is the matter with this picture? He is a horrible teacher and a jerk, if you ask a question in his class he will stare at you the rest of this class like you are stupid. His test are more in Chinese not Eng. Take my advice and DO NOT TAKE HIM!
This is the easiet class i have ever taken in my life. i did more work in library science. Also, this guy says "data-er" at least 35 times per class. So it's an easy A and comedy hour with good ole Szeto who quotes, "I don't know who bawwy bonds is, i know who james bond is."
This class would be easy if another teacher taught the class. He can not teach at all
Very unclear, and not willing to help you understand
He is the worst teacher around. I don't even know why he is still here. He doesn't speak clearly and he is stubborn to help. Many people fail this class. Students Beware: DO not take this man I repeat DO NOT TAKE THIS MAN.
BEWARE: STAY AWAY FROM THE TEACHER!!!!!!!!!!
DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!!!! He is not clear makes alot of mistakes and makes you feel very uncomfortable if you don't understand something. He should not even teach math 241 he is hard to understand. Don't sit in the front row he spits when he talks. Math is hard enough without Szeto. If your not great in math don't take him
Really easy teacher who does everything on the calculator and allows formulas for the tests.
Horrible teacher!! He would really stop class to embarrass a student. If you didnt understand something, dont ask him during class cause he will make you feel like the dumbest person in the world. plus he spits when talks and always stands over someone when he talks
Beaware!!!!! Do not take very hard. I usually make A's in math until I took his class. Doesn't like to help outside of class.
He has a funny accent b/c hes from Hong Kong, China. Hes not very helpful. dry since of humor. lots of homework= alot of practice. Tests are super easy. Material alone is easy.
SUCKS! DO NOT TAKE HIM. SPEAKS GARBAGE ENGLISH, MESSES UP ON MATH PROBLEMS WHEN TEACHING, MAKES YOU FEEL DUMB IN FRONT OF CLASS. I AM HORRIBLE AT MATH BUT THIS MAN WAS NOT CARING OR WILLING TO HELP ME.
DO NOT TAKE HIM! He speaks only in Chinese. His class goes by Chinese time too which is American time doubled. An hour and a half class feels like a 3 hour class. On a serious note, he explains the easy problems in class, but when it comes time for the test, the material is difficult. I do not reccomend this teacher, he needs to retire.
Horrible!!! You have a 50 point attendance grade. I got a 0 out of 50 because I was in the hospital because I went into labor Mardi Gras night and missed 5 classes. He is never willing to help you and makes you feel stupid in front of the class. He messes up when he tries to do simple math too.
Mr Szeto was a very difficult teacher mostly because of his thick accent, but even without that his class was very confusing. You must come to every class or you will be lost (every math class actually) he is very unclear and his lectures will definitely confuse you!
Instead of offering help he tells you to practice at home. How can you practice if you don't understand it.... He goes way too fast and doesn't care. He has a way of making you feel really stupid and embarrassed.
He deosn't care about helping you. His attitude says, " you should know this already."
He is very hard to understand, so if you're bad at math, like me, do NOT take him
He's asian and hard to understand sometimes but he's nice and funny in his own way.He told our class Yoda(from star wars) was watching us! He gives many examples that matches the homework he gives and the class time goes by quick.Homework amount could have been less but he gives you 2 sometimes 3 days to do it.His intentions are great.
He is a good teacher hard to understand sometimes. he's really funny. He does a great job explaining the material.
I earned my first good grade in Math in his class. He was a very good teacher
This is the most horrible math teacher i have ever had he truely sucks you cant understand anything he says, and the class was constantly correcting him, and he hates questions and he is very rude. oh and he loves tesching the chinese method of everything. DO NOT TAKE HIM YOU WILL FAIL!!!!!
i didnt like him to much. he went through stuff really fast. very fast pace teacher... dont take him
He is a good teacher. Always has an easy way of teaching something. Going to class is mandatory or it will be hard to pass. He will help anyone one who regularly goes to class. I made an A but dont really like the computer aspect.
Attendance is mandatory along with 3 math lab hours a week. It is extremely difficult to understand him and he expects you to already know how to do everything the second you walk in. He won't meet with you except in math lab and hardly teaches in class. You practically have to teach yourself how to do it all.
Mr. Szeto is a very good teacher, i dont know what class all these other people were attending who talk bad about him. He wants to help everyone in his class. I finished with a 88.5% and since i came to class regularly and did what was asked from him, he gave me an A!! All he asks from you is to show up and practice. Only draw back is his accent
teaches very well. besides the fact you have to see him twice a week then go to lab where all your homework, quizes and tests are online.
He is polite but sometimes hard to understand. If you scored high enough on your ACT to take this class, you will be fine. He goes over homework every class period and shows you how to work all problems you will come in contact with. If you do your homework, get your lab hours, and take the practice tests, you will do fine!
I could barly understand him at times and he always spoke about chinese subtraction and how china teaches it better. It was annoying but funny at the same time. He's very imformant and since you do everything online, it can be difficult. I passed with a B
He is the WORST teacher!!! He lies and he is completely helpless! When you ask a question he looks at you like your dumb. He cant add or subtract and the class always has to tell him his mistakes! I taught myself through the book! I ended up with a B because I got help from people and formed study groups, but that was the first B in math in my life
Mr.szeto's main concern was star wars. thats all he talked about. He is hard to understand because of his accent, and he didn't explain the material very well at all. he didn't teach and if you had a problem, he never explained why i got an answer wrong when i asked.HE'S HORRIBLE!!!RUN AWAY FROM TAKING HIM!!
He was an OK teacher. I have learned that in math 155 and in math 161, you basically teach yourself anyways, so it's not that much different. He does give you a workbook that you HAVE to do, (this helps a little bit) but you can't understand him, so there is no point. Funny guy though. He's a starwars FREAK!
he is the worst teacher, he stalks you in the lab and wont let anybody help you. 1st how can you learn math on a computer? 2nd how can you learn math from someone who can't do simple addition and subtraction correctly. DO NOT TAKE HIM IF YOU HAVE A CHOICE!!!!!!! and he is a starwars freak.
I could understand him perfectly. He is more than willing to help with any problem in math lab. His lectures are time sensitive, so understandably, his ability to Q&A inside the class room is limited. He does make minor arithmetic mistakes from time to time, but really who doesn't...it happens. He knows his stuff and if you let him, he'll help.
I first walked into the class and I was like wtf. He calls people yoda and is obsessed with starwars. At first I could barely understand him, but you get use to it. I would definitely recommend him. He tries to help you with every problem you have. I took this class 3 times and couldnt pass it for nothing. Took him and he made it so easy!!TAKE HIM
He was a great professor! And even though he is into Starwars, he makes it funny:) He teaches you everything you need to know for the test, and if you do the work, its an easy A:)
Extremely helpful! I found him difficult to understand at first because of his accent but he is very nice. His lectures consist of going through every homework problem, and he does the workbook pages with you. Also goes over the problems that are missed the most on tests.
Has a strong accent, but it's not terrible. He gives hints and clues as to what will be on the tests, but 161 is mostly up to the student. He is obsessed with starwars!
He seems difficult and mean at first but he's really not. He yells a lot in the beginning but it's just to scare you. He hates texting so don't do it. If you show up to class he'll like you and help you out with test questions and show you shortcuts. His help is a ton better than the math lab examples.
BEWARE! Do not take this instructor. He is way too smart for his own good, and therefore gets angrey when you do not understand. This is the worst math teacher i have ever had!
He does care that you pass his class, and will answer your questions in and out of class. Courtesy is important to him. He will give you easier ways to complete the homework than the book and MyMathLab will if there is an easier way to do so. I had no problem understanding him; his speech was very clear to me. I would definitely recommend him!
he is nice, he does want you to pass the class. he does keep a close eye on you in the math lab though. it's kinda freaky. He expects you to get a 100 on every homework and quiz. His expectations are a bit high
he does keep a close eye on you in math lab. expects an A on every homework and quiz.
Very good teacher. Only, problem is that sometimes you can't understand him. But, he is always willing to stay after class to help you, and is always in the math lab. He will walk you through a good bit of a lesson if he has to. I personally think he is great.
This teacher is incredibly hard to understand. He goes so fast that he gets problems wrong then makes you pretend its what you got so you have to trust that he is doing it right. His accent is thick and it even comes out in his emails so you have a hard time understanding. He loves the textbook, so if you have to take him learn from the book.
great teacher. knows what hes doing and always willing to help. recomend taking him.
very good teacher. makes clear what he expects and what you need to do to pass the class. stays on topic and is always open to help. no matter who you get for math your going to have to work hard. recommend taking him.
Szeto is a GREAT teacher. Despite of his accent, his class is fairly easy. He teaches you easier ways to solve the problems. There is so much work that it's to get your grade up. He gives a lot of tips. I would definitely recommend him especially to incoming freshman. Oh and he is pretty damn funny. I'm taking him again for statistics :)
He is an excellent professor. He teaches his students the easiest ways to solve problems, and does homework problems with us to make sure that we are doing them correctly. I would definitely recommened him to anybody who wants to take this math class. Plus he's super funny and that is always a good thing.
He's very interested in what he teaches.
He is a good teacher. He puts notes online and it helps to keep up with him. Don't miss class!
He is an ok teacher. You basically have to teacher yourself or go in the math lab for help. He likes to just give examples & do the homework on the board, but he only does the easy problems so you have to figure out the hard ones on your own. When you ask about a question for the homework he says go to "HELP ME SOLVE THIS"
He is CARELESS!!!! THE WORST MATH TEACHER EVER.... IF YOU WANT TO FAIL CHOOSE HIM! YOU REALLY HAVE TO TEACH YOURSELF AND AND FIND A TUTOR! HE CARES MORE ABOUT CELL PHONES AND TARDINESS THAN THE WORK! HE'S ALWAYS GETTING SOMETHING WRONG!AND HE TALKS SO FAST I CAN'T UNDERSTAND ANYTHING HE IS SAYING! DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!
Great instructor. Yes he make careless mistakes and sometimes hard to understand but he is a great instructor. Will meet with you anytime to help you. Just ask him and he will help. I am a non traditional student and made a B+ in his class.
I have NEVER been good with Math,but I passed his class with a B! He's a stickler for attendance,bc he covers a lot in one class.if you miss, you're LOST. he WILL block access to mymathlab after too many absences.he's a bit nutty, lots of Star Wars quotes and jokes. he shows easier ways to do things which makes life easier. I HIGHLY recommend him.
BAD- Not the best teacher. Gets things wrong. Makes you feel dumb if you ask questions. Give NO SLACK for any reason. Can NOT make up tests. GOOD- If you come to class you will pass. Do your homework! Allows note cards on tests! Got a B.
I am awful at math! But i went to every class and actually tried. He's not that bad, he just doesn't play around with attendance or stupidity. Im taking him again next semester for 241.
Mr. Szeto is a wonderful man and teachers his accent is a little strong but he will even admit to you that he is trying to improve his english. If you attend class he has no problem helping you out and even opening up past due assignments. This is my fourth time taking math 161 and i am finally passing with a B because of him.
Mr. Szeto was an awesome teacher! Even though he may be hard to understand at first and the material may seem really hard, don't let it discourage you! He is very helpful and will stop class to answer any questions. Do your homework, it helps so much! If you take advantage of the graded assignments and homework quizzes, it isn't hard to make an A.
Worse professor so far. He covers material VERY quickly. Doesn't stop to help you in class. Homework,everyday then is picked up for quiz grade, if it's wrong it's wrong. He doesnt go over what you got wrong. Have to meet with him on own time. Lot of assignments. Hard to understand Has NO patience. Makes feel intimidated to ask for help.
Mr. Szeto was a great teacher. Attendance is not mandatory, but he covers material quickly so you will get lost if you miss class often. He gives a lot of homework, but all the answers are in the back of the book. His tests aren't too difficult if you do all assignments. He lets you have a notecard for each test, and you can use all 4 on the final.
easy A
Do homework. Go to class. Get your A. he is awesome!
He is easy but you definitely have to put in the work. He is very annoying but if you do all the homework, graded assignments, and quizzes you will do well. The amount of HW is ridiculous but it isn't hard to get an A.
honestly, if you do your homework, do the quizzes on moodle and the assignments you can easily pass this class. the only con i have is that he grades by points and not percentage but other than that I would take again. he gives study guides they help a little but go to class and you'll do fine!
Mr. Szeto yells at you during class and basically calls everyone stupid. I have never had an issue in a math class and I am struggling to keep a B. He gives so many assignments, there's no time left to actually study for his test. His test questions don't make sense and he is very hard to understand. He moves quickly and will not help in class.
Mr. Szeto is definitely a professor you won't forget. He covers material really fast, so if you don't go to class you will be lost. He yells a lot, but if you take his class in the morning, you'll definitely be awake. Multiple tests, quizzes, homework checks and written assignments. I struggle with math and he has been very helpful!
I loved Mr. Szeto! He answered very quickly when I emailed asking him for help. Mr. Szeto makes class entertaining because he's funny and he makes lots of Star Wars references :) His tests are challenging but you can make it out of his class with an A if you are dedicated. I would have probably had a harder time passing this without Mr. Szeto.
Worst teacher on the planet. He simply does not care about your life as well as your grade. Don't take him. Not even in the next life, and the life after that one.
He is Chinese-Asian, so he may be a little hard to understand at first. He makes tons of jokes, especially about Star wars, but he is all business. Come prepared, do the homework, and pay attention and you will do fine.
All in all he is a good teacher. He covers material very fast and homework every night. There are usually two quizzes a week due the following Sunday. As long as you attend every class you will get an A but you have to work for it. He is very sarcastic and can come across as rude. Do not take if you are sensitive because he does yell at students.
He was okay, but not my favorite. We had homework basically every night. He was foreign so it was hard to follow him at times. He sometimes yelled which make it awkward in class. He was funny which somewhat made things better. I most definitely wouldn't recommend if you can't work at a fast pace because he moves quickly.
He makes it mandatory to come to class, and then lectures the whole time. His classes are somewhat helpful, bit are not needed to learn the material. He's funny sometimes, but focuses on teaching more. He tends to show bias to the students who are good at math. If you take him, expect to spend most of your free time doing the homework.
Sassy, but pretty easy class just do all homework to practice
I can honestly say he was by far the worst teacher EVER! He is not respectful towards students and is very insulting at times. He has a very difficult accent to understand and when you ask his to say something again cause you didn't understand it he pretty much calls you stupid. DO NOT take this teacher because it will be a waste of your time!
He has a strong chinese accent and speaks quickly so it is hard to understand him. He is very rude and negative. He assumes that no one understands the material so he belittles us by talking to us like we are small children. He teaches very quickly and RARELY stops to take questions. He makes us do tedious work on homework and tests.
If your willing to put in a lot of effort you can come out of his class with an A or B
If you want to spend a lot of time doing math and nothing but math take him. I spent nights struggling to keep up in his class. If you intend to email about any questions he will refer you to your textbook and will not answer any questions. He makes handouts and test confusing to understand, and it you miss any class you will fall behind.
He is very difficult to understand and may have trouble hearing. He will kick you out of his class if you miss. He also says etc a lot......
He was SO rude!!! I dropped his class after 2 weeks. I would raise my hand in class because I was confused and he just looked at me and kept teaching. I emailed him for help once and he was so rude in his response. If you struggle in math and need assistance, take anyone BUT Szeto!
I have always had trouble with math until I got to Mr. Szeto's class. He is great at explaining and preparing his notes. You have to attend every class and do the lab hours or you will not pass! His homework is not hard at all and he gives you an ample amount of time to complete it. Would definitely recommend!
I hate math so much and Mr. Szeto made it extremely easy. I was in math 105 and the Math 92 pilot class. The pilot class on Friday's saved my life. He would review the practice tests and quizzes before you take them & he always during the week or on fridays would stop and demonstrate questions on the homework that we're going to be rough.
Mr. Szeto is quite the hoot! He has a Hello Kitty phone case which I find VERY peculiar. He knows what he is doing and can explain the subject very well. I did well because I put forth effort. If you miss class, you will get lost. If you don't skip and still manage to get lost, don't let yourself go; use the math lab tutors to help explain topics.
Best math teacher at Selu. He really tries to help as much as he can. I wish i could take him for every math class that I have to take here! LOVE HIM!
Hes so crazy but in a good way. He teaches well. He takes the material and breaks it down into small sections, and if you have a question hell answer it. He does have 2 major rules: DONT GET ON YOUR PHONE AND DONT BE LATE
Ive always struggled with math, but he makes it a little easier. He is fast paced, but he goes over it multiple times to make sure you understand. If you are easily offended, I wouldnt recommend him. He has no filter. He has an accent but not too bad. He tells you everything you need to know before its due. Hes also very straight forward.
Mr. Szeto was by far my funniest teacher at SELU. In order to do well, you have to come to class on time (because he will close the door on you) and ask him for help/better understand. He made statistics understandable for me! Final test was rough though but hes a great teacher!
His lectures are fast paced, but he does go over information thoroughly. It is IMPERATIVE that you attend class as you take a lot of notes. So long as you do your homework, and study for each of the tests, you should be fine. FYI: He doesn't curve grades.
His Chinese accent is not hard to understand. he knows has and accent and will correct himself. He is good for a remedial math like this where he has to give you points back but you'll prefer a teacher that speaks English. MAKE YOURSELF KNOWN IN A GOOD WAY!!! DONT UNDERSTAND, SPEAK UP. DONT BE SCARED TO SHOW YOUR FACIAL EXPRESSIONS!!!
For the people that sit in the front, BEWARE OF THE SPLASH ZONE! if this man is getting into it, lean back a little so you don't get spit on. Besides that, he does a fantastic job at teaching the material. If you don't understand something don't be scared to say something. he will go back and explain. DO THE MATH LABS! they will seriously help you.
hes very clear and repeats things over and over so you get it
I love this teacher. I had him for Math 105 and now 241. He makes the material easy to understand. As long as you attend class and do your homework, you will end it with a good grade! Also, NEVER take your phone out and show up to class on time!!!
Do not miss a class or you will fall behind. The teacher is kind of hard to understand. Gives a lot of homework but it is a good chance to help your grade.
Extremely difficult grader. So much homework your hand will hurt. Very extensive tests. Missing one class can bring your grade down a letter grade there is too much material you will miss and he will not help you.
Only take this class if it'll be your ONLY class for the semester. It requires literally ALL your time and effort. Making an A in this class is nearly impossible since he will find anything he possibly can to mark wrong on your work, even if it's all right. There's so much homework. If you're in the market for an easy class, this ain't it chief.
Hes very loud, and funny. Historically I never liked math, but he definitely makes it enjoyable and easy. You wont go wrong taking him.
Taken for math 105 and 241 fall 18 and spring 19 year. Very easy and works with you for math 105. But for math 241 he is tense and a little harsh. But i do recommend taking if you want a teacher who explains thoroughly
He's rude & disrespects his students. Calls us all "fools", tells us that we're going to get things wrong & that we'll fail tests. He yelled at someone for not taking notes and told them to get out or that he'd drop them from the course. He scares me a little actually. He will take points off work EVEN IF YOU GOT THE CORRECT ANSWER!!!
I took him for 105 & hes absolutely hilarious & dedicated to helping his students. He strives to make sure his students pass & will call you out if youre slacking. Attendance is key to passing the class as well as attending math lab. He will email you & prepare you by reminding you of due dates weekly. Will definitely be taking him again for 241!
I am currently taking his 105 math class and I 100% recommend taking his class. He thoroughly explains the math problems and makes sure students get alot of practice so that they understand what is going on. He has no tolerance of phones and if you're late to class he sometimes will not let you in. Im not sure why he has bad reviews, he's hilarious
He is actually a lot easier than people say really he really cares. Come to class do your work and there is no way you wont pass
calls us fools a lot, I do not recommend. he yells a lot during class and makes us feel dumb like we are 4 and threatens to close our Pearson account very often
He goes in depth about the material, and is good at explaining. He does scream a lot and seem crazy and sometimes annoying from how much he repeats, but it helkps implant the info in your head. He will not give you bonus, and if you miss one day you will start to fall behind. Make sure to do lab hours, because it helps in the end. I recommend him
He is a good teacher, most of the kids in my class knew what to do if I didn't. Four tests, only one or two of them were difficult. Exam is very difficult, failed many students.
The most homework you will ever get. I like math, its usually the easiest course for me but man this class is terrible. He assigns quizzes online and some questions aren't even in the notes. But the overburden of homework really killed it for me. I like math but having to his homework nearly every day is terrible. Never hated math this much.
Mr. Szeto is a great teacher. He screams a lot, gives lot of homework, and works at a very fast pace but he makes the material simple and cares about the student's success.
John Szeto is a great professor. I dont know why these reviews say he calls students fools and yells at them. He has been nothing but caring towards his students. He goes over problems in class if you need help and really wants to see you succeed. He also has a funny side and always cracks me up!! I would recommend him!
He yells a lot in class-not in an angry way but for emphasis. So if you're fine with that then it won't bother you. There's lots of MyMathLab and you have up to 10 takes on the quizzes so it's a guaranteed A. If you don't understand what going on in class you have access to Math tutors to help. I liked him overall
Out of all the teachers I've had from math, Mr. Szeto has been the greatest teacher and I've learned so much. He makes class funny while teaching and wants the best for his students. He does have a slight accent that might be hard to understand to some, but overall, he's great at what he does.
Mr. Szeto was hands down one of the worst professors I have taken. I already struggle with math and this class made it ten times worse. He is very rude, yells at students, insults students, and is very disrespectful. He has no sympathy for students and was never willing to help me when I asked. If you struggle with math I do not recommend him.
He's very loud and rude to students. very strict on talking, using phone, and not paying attention. if you also have to take 92 try not to take him. 92 is just a class with extra practice but was a waste of my time.
Mr. Szeto is NOT a good professor. You ask a question and he doesn't answer it. He is extremely rude. Sometimes funny. You have to be a brown noser for him to like you or even know you name. Do not take him if you don't have to.
As someone who is terrible at math, this professor seriously helped me understand it. Yes he gives a good bit of work, but it helps you in the end. He drops your 3 lowest workbook pages, and your lowest exam. Some may find him strict, but I find him to be an awesome professor. Definitely recommend him!!
Hes good at teaching math, easily to follow and understand.
The class itself was very easy, but it was very much a "teach yourself" type of class with him as the teacher. He isn't the clearest speaker, tends to mess up a lot while showing us what we're supposed to do (which ends up confusing everyone), and YELLS so much. Definately would reccomend anyone else :)
He isn't a bad teacher, I have always struggled with math and he really breaks things down for everyone to understand. He yells a lot, not really at his students just about math. On exams you have to show all of your work and he gives a lot of bonus points. He also locks the door 5 minutes after class starts but id take him again if i could.
Mr. Szeto was kind of strict. The way he teaches is funny. If you skip class you will be lost. Great math teacher, not friendly. Homework and quizzes on pearson helps grade.
Szeto is an easy professor. He teaches good but you have to listen very well because his English isn't that great. His class isn't hard at all if you actually attend class and pay attention. I like his rule of no phones because it forces you to pay attention and to actually learn. Great teacher just yells a lot and isn't the nicest.
Mr. Szeto has a hearing aid so he doesn't always hear people when they answer Qs softly so it's key to project your voice when speaking to him. He's nice as long as you treat the class professionally and focus. Takes off worst quiz and HW grades which was awesome. The lab is a lot but you need the practice for the material anyway. Strict but fair.
Mr. Szeto was an alright teacher however at times he could be very condescending and rude. If you missed a class you would lose participation points. The tests were not bad because they were taken in the math lab on the computers. I was able to achieve a C by my own help because he didn't seem to care if students succeded or not.
When first attending, he seems scary, he is not, he demands respect. I was horrible at math, but Mr. Szeto has the highest average for all his classes because he does not go by the rules he teaches tricks and makes it easier for students who never succeeded. Take this class and you will excel.
He really isn't a bad teacher. He is difficult to understand. You have to get lab hours every week which helps keep up with work. He does yell a lot even if he isn't mad it is just how he gets his point across. He also doesn't explain things in great detail so you really have to pay attention to be able to understand the material.
I was so scared to take Professor Szeto because of his rate my prof ratings, but he was so awesome. Teaches amazing, makes sure you know what you are doing. He does not put up with games, which is why I think a lot of people dislike him. He comes to class and teaches, and he does an amazing job at it. 100/10 recommend
YOU HAVE TO ATTEND CLASS. He is actually a very good prof as long as you attend class and pay attention. He is pretty out there and eccentric but once you get to know him you can see he knows his stuff and is trying to help you understand it. Definitely recommend.
He requires MathLab and is very strict about it. The homework I found where easy, but if you don't understand the material then it'll be hard. He gives back points on the test, but you can get the answer correct and get points taken away for not showing work.
This class is very easy to pass if you go to class and do the work. You also have to understand where he is coming from and how his personality is before judging him. He can seem mean at first, but he actually just really cares.
He was the best professor I could have asked for. He gave very clear and easy instructions. Now he does have hearing and speech issue but you can still understand him. I struggle in math and I managed to get an A. I definitely recommend taking him 100%. He makes math easy and his test are almost identical to the practice test
I liked this class with Mr. Szeto. He is very passionate about math. He likes to yell bc he is that passionate. He uploads note pages to print and you just copy what he writes. Does a workbook page or two every week. MathLab hw is time-consuming but easy if you understand what is going on.
Mr. Szeto was my first ever college professor. He was very passionate about math and was the first math teacher that I had in years to actually teach math and do his job correctly and efficiently. He's honestly a good professor if you respect him, but there is a lot of homework and you are required to go to the math lab every single week.
The best math teacher I'll ever have in my entire life. He teaches you math and explains things thoroughly; if you don't understand it while attending his class, that's a YOU problem. There's lots of online homework and the math lab every week where you can do your homework and quizzes. Go to class and do the homework he gives you, it helps!
He has no emotion and has no leniency at all. He knows what he is talking about but tells constantly
You have to come to class. Other than that he seems mean but he is nice. It is kind of hard to understand him but as long as you do all your work and pay attention in class you should be able pass. At the end he drops 5 lowest quizzes, homework, and work book pages.
He is good. Sometimes it felt like he could care less but overall he tried to make the class interesting.
Professor Szeto is passionate about math, though his teaching style may take some getting used to. Attend class, complete the workbook, and utilize unstuck study - you'll find the material manageable and get a solid grade.
Such a great professor!! He explains things very well, and made it easy to understand and engage. One of the best math teachers I've ever had. You do need a Math Workbook.
I personally loved Mr. Szeto. He is difficult to understand at first
I personally loved Mr. Szeto! He is difficult to understand at times (accent) He is understanding of people struggling and will push assignment due dates back when needed. There's 4 tests and the final is optional. He drops 5 lowest grades at the end of semester. Does require Mathwork book. His class is not hard if you show up and pay attention.
If you pay attention you will 100% pass the class, He teaches easier ways to solve equations
Do Not take!! He is so rude. He talks down to his students. So much homework, that I was stressing to get it done. He makes everything more difficult. I was 30 seconds late and he told me to get out.
Rude towards students. No sympathy for those struggling. A TON of homework which requires 2-4 hours on one assignment. Do not recommend for anyone who cannot give 3-6 hours on homework and quizzes.
Im reading these past reviews and these people must have "settled for less" Mr Szeto is awesome
Enjoy your retirement Mr Szeto!
He was very excentric and weird but that's definitely what added to the charm. He was good at his job and made things clearer to us. Far better than most of the math teachers, I had during grade school. The class always flew by with how entertaining he made the whole experience feel.
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