3.0

Kala Sathappan

Mathematics - College of Southern Nevada (all campuses)

3.0
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
11%
Would Retake
127
Reviews
3.0
Quality
3.1
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

11%

Would Retake

127

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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127 total ratings

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What Students Say

There is a lot of homework, most not worth much of your grade, and it takes up a lot of time

MATH116 - 1.0 rating

I definitely recommend her

MATH095 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

33%

Textbook Required

60%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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95% confidence
Based on 40 grades
Most common grades:
F (10)
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A (6)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 53 reported grades
F: 10
Not sure yet: 7
A: 6
D: 4
Common Tags
Lots of homework (24)
Test heavy (14)
Tough grader (8)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (7)
TEST HEAVY (5)
Get ready to read (5)
Participation matters (5)
Clear grading criteria (4)
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MATH097

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MATH97

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MATH091

5.0

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MATH0691

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MATH96ONLINE

5.0

MATH116

4.4

MATH91

4.0

MATH124

3.7

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Reviews (125)
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MATH124
Jul 13, 2007

excellent teacher, very helpfull and easy to understand. I definetely recommend you take her classes

5.0
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MATH097
Jul 23, 2007

amazing teacher. very helpful and grades on a curve. easy to understand but doesn't make you feel like an idiot if you don't understand something. i high recommend her.

5.0
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MATH96
Oct 24, 2007

No Comments

5.0
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MATH97
Nov 10, 2007

Excellent teacher. very approachable. very helpful. Reccommend her to everyone. I look for her to be my teacher for every math class if she's teaching

3.0
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MATH096
Dec 12, 2007

I took her online. Her response time is great. If you have any questions, she's willing to help. I wish she was teaching my next math class.

5.0
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MATH097
Dec 26, 2007

Very good teacher. ALWAYS answers questions until everyone grasps the concept. More than willing to help, even after class.

5.0
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MATH096
Apr 8, 2008

Great Teacher. Will help you with any questions. even after office hours

5.0
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MATH091
May 11, 2008

Awesome on-line course. Learnt more in this course than I have in all my jr. & high school years. Now this "Math Stuff" makes sense to me. GREAT COURSE

5.0
1.0
MATH96
Jul 2, 2008

absolutely adore her....she is definitely one of the best professors I have had

5.0
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MATH095
Nov 26, 2008

AWSOME! AWSOME! Teacher. If your planning on taking Math 095 I highly recommend hear. She is a great help. If your stuggling in Math this is the teacher to go to.

5.0
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MATH0691
Dec 1, 2008

Great class if you need a refresher course in Math. Great teacher, very understanding and helpfull. I took the on-line course, she answered every e-mail and even opened up all assigments just incase you were late. Wish she taught more math classes.

5.0
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MATH095
Dec 2, 2008

This professor is very very helpful! She makes you love math really, answers all questions when needed and explains everything thoroughly. I highly recommend this teacher!

5.0
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MATHMATH
Dec 10, 2008

Used mymathlab.com, very helful, gives every chance for an A. Would take this class again, will always look to see if she teaches other classes, I might take. Post assignments, work at your on pace, gives plenty of time, final is proctored at CSN.

5.0
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MATH095
Dec 30, 2008

Very Very helpful. uses mymathlab a software.. really easy. she is helpful and is really understanding. she can explain math like a computer.

5.0
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MATH095
Jan 6, 2009

Wonderful teacher, very good about explaining her subject and teaching at her student's pace. Great for refresher math.

5.0
1.0
MATH96
Mar 26, 2009

I LOVE this Prof. She really makes sure you understand the material. Uses coursecompass.com for homework & quizzes which is great because you can redo homework problems till you get a 100% & you can take quizzes twice! Only 2 exams for semester & she has a review the week before.. She's AWESOME! I'm taking her for MATH 126 next semester!

4.0
1.0
MATH96
Apr 13, 2009

I took Math 96 with this professor.She was nice, but towards the middle of semester she turned 'too nice',the class never started on time and she usually took 15-20min checking her emails or playing videos from youtube.The class itself was extremely easy,and she was good explaing everything too.But annoying long prepositions irritated me a lot!

5.0
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MATH96
Apr 28, 2009

This teacher is the best! she teaches a hybrid course so homework and quizzes are online. The online part is really helpful and you can always reach her. in class she does a fabulous job explaining the section and any question we may have. IF you need to take math 95, 96, 124 i would strongly recomend her.

4.0
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MATH096
May 3, 2009

This professor is amazing! She explains the material very well and will answer every question you may have. I've taken her 95 and 96 classes and im taking her 126 next semester!

5.0
2.0
MATH96
Jun 2, 2009

JUST LIKE THE PREVIOUS STATEMENTS, THIS PROFESSOR IS JUST WONDERFUL, AND REALLY WANTS YOU TO LEARN AND DO WELL I STILL CAN'T BELIEVE THE GRADE I RECEIVED, A 'B'..AND THERE IS HEAVY USE OF THE MY MATH LAB, IF YOU NEED IT USE IT LIKE I DID..THANK YOU KALA

2.0
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MATH096
Jun 22, 2009

DO NOT TAKE DURING SUMMER!!! 6 wk class useless to go to class,for homework you will have anywhere to 3-6 hours of homework A DAY!!MTWTR were the class days but was still taking quizzes and working on homework F SAT AND SUNDAY!! you have to take both exams in class.only take if you don't have a life and love spending all your free time doing math

5.0
2.0
MATH93
Jul 15, 2009

Great teacher. She really cares about the students comprehending the material.

5.0
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MATH91
Jul 17, 2009

She was the great teacher! Her online class was really super and she used mymathlab which was very helpful too, if anyone is starting with basic math take her online

5.0
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MATH96
Jul 23, 2009

She is amazing. I was never good at math nor really had an interest in it, but Prof. Sathappan changed that for me. The software she uses for homework and quizzes is very helpful. She explains things very well and seems to enjoy what she does. I took her for math 95 96 and will be taking her for 124. She's great. Got B's all around!

5.0
1.0
MATH095
Aug 26, 2009

I was so afraid going into math, since had been over 12 years since I was in high school. She was so helpful, and made class so much fun. She helps everyone that needs help. I recommend taking any math class she teaches, you will be happy you did.

5.0
2.0
MATH124
Nov 20, 2009

This teacher is amazing. i've taken her for two semesters now and i love how helpful and nice she is

4.0
1.0
MATH124
Feb 26, 2010

She is not willing to conduct any kind of review, even if you haven't had class for a week! She will answer questions, I didn't have specific questions: I get the material when I do it; just a quick refresher from class to class would be nice since math is all about memory. She is stubborn in her ways,and very lazy--homework and quizzes online.

4.0
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MATH126
Apr 21, 2010

She helped everyone understand precalculus. She was really nice if you had questions, but sometimes she didn't show the class certain shortcuts you could use for some problems. She was late a couple of times, but for the most part she was ready to teach.

5.0
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MATH124
Apr 28, 2010

Love, love this professor. She is crystal clear in explaning formulas. Cuts through the dryness. She does everything in her power to make sure you get a fair grade. She also makes herself available to students beyond the call of duty. Only drawback is the financial end, the book and website access to math homework is around $160.

5.0
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MATH124
May 5, 2010

She has been the best college math teacher i have had yet! I really wish she taught 126 which im going into next semester. She is very helpful and uses awesome software for homework and quizzes at home. Hard not to pass her class!

5.0
1.0
MATH124
Jun 23, 2010

great teacher and sweet lady. very helpful and clear.

5.0
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MATH96
Nov 19, 2010

really great teacher. easy and is super nice and helpful. i would take her again if she tought math 126.defenitely need to take her.

5.0
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MATH096
Dec 14, 2010

Just finished the semester and i have only great things to say about kala. She is very helpful and is extremely clear on how to solve problems. If you study and do your work you will have no worries. I wish she taught all my future math classes. Good luck and study!!

5.0
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MATH126
Jan 12, 2011

I loved her! So helpful, and very clear. She has been one of the best math prof. I've had. If you struggle in math, take her! The subject was hard, but she really took the time to explain everything.

5.0
1.0
MATH091
Feb 9, 2011

Took her class a while back. She was extremely helpful and knows her stuff, I hope next semester she will be teaching Math 93 so I can take her and hopefully PASS! I love her! :D

5.0
4.0
MATH124
May 5, 2011

She is one of the best Maths teacher I ever have. Very helpful, patience to answer your questions. She will make time and help you out. I highly recommended this teacher and for sure will take her classes again

2.0
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MATH095
May 14, 2011

Altogether the class wasn't that bad, but I would NOT recommend taking her online class. She posts assignments to my math lab and gives a due date and announces when the tests are. The way say grades doesn't make any sense at all, the syllabus is from 2007 and she doesn't even follow it.there were questions on the final that we never even studied

5.0
3.0
MATH95
May 23, 2011

If you struggle with math you MUST take this professor! She explains things in a way that even those who struggle terribly with math can understand. Not an easy class, but if you are willing to work she will make sure you succeed. Great study guides and use of course compass for homework. Always willing to help after class if you become lost.

5.0
1.0
MATH095
May 29, 2011

(Online Course) - Two attempts per quiz and she takes the highest score (not the avg of the two). Credit for homework done. 3 exams (one of them; the final). Quick to respond to emails when you have a question.. use it, if you start to get lost. Don't wait until the final week to tell her you're confused - it won't help. TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
1.0
MATH96
Jun 7, 2011

If you are terrible at math, or just plain hate it, then you have to take Professor Sathappan's class. I took her fast track 95 and 96 course and aced both of them. She makes math simple and easy. I wish I could take her again next semester!

2.0
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MATH095
Jun 20, 2011

Taking online course and I think I was just spoiled with my last online professor with giving us lessons. Use coursecompass not very clear or helpfull. Hasnt even respond to an email about being confused. Not very helpful at all.

1.0
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MATH124
Oct 4, 2011

I am a 3.9 student and took her class as it 'seemed' so highly rated.I wish I would have seen her poor reviews from UNLV, it makes me suspicious of the great reviews she has for CSN. This 'instructor' is a slow responder via email, unhelpful and be prepared for 300 to 450 new math problems per month via the online class.Waste of money.

5.0
1.0
MATH95
Nov 10, 2011

I took her for math95 in an accelerated summer course. First math class in YEARS. She is the BEST when explaining things. Assigned a lot of work with the online system which is EASY to get good scores with and it also made for an easy A. I did all assigned work and came to all classes. I wish I could take her for every math class until I graduate.

3.0
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MATH120
Nov 21, 2011

Took her online math96 class. Pros are there are 2 attempts at each quiz, course compass is a great program, and you work at your own pace. Cons are she's slow to answer emails and she tests on sections ALREADY tested on and subsequently didn't study. I understand this for the comprehensive final, but not for the chapter exams.

3.0
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MATH096
Jan 2, 2012

I took her online class & have mixed feelings. Pros: she lets you work at your own pace for lessons, hw & quizzes, & you can take each quiz twice. The course website is a good resource. Cons: she takes FOREVER to answer e-mails & had questions in the tests that were never covered in the lessons. Very frustrating at times.

5.0
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MATH095
Mar 26, 2012

Take her in person, not on line. She is hands down, like 6:30, my favorite professor thus far. If I could, I would take her all the way up to Math 283!!! Very good at explaining all problems and is able to take students questions (no matter how oddly worded they are) make sense of it and relay appropriate information.

5.0
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MATH120
May 1, 2012

Currently taking Spring full course.uses mymathlab(you pay for access)but textbook included online,homework graded-unlimited chances to pass-35hmwk assin.2chances-11quizzes. 2proctored tests-can use calc.email response takes a couple days,but usually there's no urgent problems that mathlab cant answer.will take for 095, summer class

5.0
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MATH95
May 14, 2012

best math teacher I've ever had! she's really good at explaining things and uses MyMathLab. it's great. 3 exams the whole semester. the last exam is cumulative.

4.0
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MATH120
May 17, 2012

2nd time taking this professor for Math. For the online class, all hw is due about a month out, so there's no weekly pressure. Three proctored exams. Hardest part is 2nd exam. Final is cumulative, but easy. Professor posts a study guide of 40 questions and 25 similar ones are on the exam.

5.0
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MATH95
May 20, 2012

Great teacher, helps you with problems areas, math is not easy but she teaches in a way that it seems like it. I hope I can get her for my next class. Quiz and homework due every week.

2.0
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MATH95
Jul 8, 2012

Taking this class online over summer was easily the biggest mistake of my college career, hands-down. The MyMathLab set-up is horrible. Yes, there is a lot of time to finish the assignments and quizzes, but they're worth almost nothing while the three tests make up more than half of our grade. Also takes forever responding to urgent e-mails.

4.0
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MATH120
Mar 20, 2013

I liked the MATHLAB plus a lot. I thought I'd hate it, but it was simple and easy to use. Read the notes. Homework helps you learn how to solve problems. Tests questions were EXACTLY like the homework questions. I had a problem early on, and professor was very quick with help, and courteous. If I have to take another math, I would like Sathappan.

5.0
2.0
MATH120
May 14, 2013

Easy class, awesome teacher. Notes and homework were easy to understand and the tests were online. If you have any questions, she responds quickly and is very helpful and will even have you call her. I've never been good at math, but I got an A in this class.

3.0
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MAH120
May 23, 2013

Math lab plus was amazing! however if you get stuck this teacher is no help at all, she will just tell you to go to the math lab on campus, that sucked cause the main reason I took an online course was so I wouldn't have to go to the campus!!!!!

4.0
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MATH95
Jul 11, 2013

This professor was very helpful when I struggled to understand certain concepts. Textbook is mostly used as a reference. We did all homework online, as well as quizzes. Tests are in person. Attendance is required, as she does move quickly if you're taking a once a week course. I recommend taking the course in the 2-3 times a week option.

5.0
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MATH126
Jul 26, 2013

What an awesome class! This class was super easy! Additionally, professor Sathappan kindly drops any two lower quizzes and assignments to get a better grade. I definitely recommend this class.

5.0
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MATH126
Aug 13, 2013

EASY A! Drops two lowest quizzes and homeworks. Final is also online. Very easy class.

3.0
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MATH095
Dec 12, 2013

I took her math course online, while the ease of her grading is awesome, I was very disappointed, and even frustrated that I was immediately referred to a tutor instead of getting actual help from the teacher. She drops the lowest 2 quiz grades, but you're pretty much on your own. Good Luck, I wouldn't recommend her.

5.0
1.0
MATH095
May 8, 2014

I definitely recommend her. Textbook is used in class, and for reference. All other assignments are done on MyMathLab. Three exams, last one is cumulative, and gives extra credit opportunities for the first two.

5.0
2.0
MATH120
May 12, 2014

I would recommend this class! Professor Sathappan is helpful, straight forward, and sets you up for success. She gives out a review guide before every test, and she lets you redo all homework assignments and quizzes at the end of the semester. She does NOT require that you do the review guide for a grade.

2.0
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MATH120
Grade: C+
May 13, 2014

If you're looking for a professor who responds to emails and phone calls, I suggest finding another professor. When she finally decides to return messages, she's very rude. She's of no help if you have hw questions. The homework setup is great for those of use that work ft & attend school. That's the only positive to taking this professor.

5.0
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MATH120
May 14, 2014

Do the homework and use the online textbook, “show me how to solve this” feature, and Google to learn. She posts study guides a week before each exam that prepare you to pass all 3 of the proctored exams—no tricks. Visit your MyLab page often; that’s where she posts announcements. I’m not strong in math, but I got an A in her class.

5.0
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MATH120
Grade: A
May 24, 2014

I took Math 120 online. She is very helpful. She answers emails promptly and if the explanation demands too much detail she will call you and ask you when it's best to call you. I would definitely take her for this class.

2.0
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124
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 23, 2014

THE WORSE PROFESSOR. She is very hard to understand. It's hard to understand the material the way she explains it. If you really want to learn math and need to take higher math classes after these don't take her.

3.0
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MATH96
Apr 1, 2015

I would not take this professor again. Tons of homework online and super hard tests.

3.0
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MATH96ONLINE
May 7, 2015

If u r planning on taking this class online, expect to have 2 HW lessons & 1 quizweek. Throughout the semester, ur gonna have 3 exams, the exams r hard, and r worth half of ur grade. Even if u get 100% on the HW and quizzes, u can still fail the class if you kinda bomb the exam. I dont recommend taking this class online unless u r good at Math.

1.0
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MATH124
Grade: D
Jun 18, 2015

I would not take this professor again. Tons of homework online and super hard tests. not helpful at all!

1.0
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MATH124
Grade: D+
Jun 22, 2015

I would not take this professor again. too much homework online and super hard tests.

3.0
3.0
MATH96
Nov 13, 2015

She is pretty clear at explaining, she teaches by using the textbook and using problems to show how to do the work. If you have a question on a certain problem she'll do it in class. The assignments are heavy sometimes because it is a hybrid class but you have a week to do it. She gives a study guide before a test and there are 3 tests.

5.0
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MATH095
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2015

Professor Sathappan was the best math professor I've ever had. She's fair, straightforward, and all around a fantastic professor.

2.0
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MATH124
Grade: F
Mar 28, 2016

Took the 8 week online class and first off is a lot of work so if you already have a full plate do not take this class. It wouldn't have been so bad if the teacher replied to my emails but didn't get any help there so was on my own. 3 major tests on campus and if you mess up on one it will be hard to bounce back. There are a lot of quizzes with hw.

3.0
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MATH124
Grade: C
Jul 12, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took this class as 6 weeks online. It moves at a rate of a section a day including weekends with quizzes every 2-3 days. There are 3 proctored exams, all through an online program and she doesn't offer any extra review. She DID respond to emails quickly and was flexible with taking exams out of town. I spent 4+ hours a day and needed more time!

1.0
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MATH124
Grade: F
Dec 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I took her MATH124 class online. She does not teach you anything. MyMathLabs does all the work for her. I also tried emailing her many times to see the status of my grades, but she replies with one sentence emails answering one of the many questions I ask her on the email. Take this class if you are good at learning on your own, but I wouldn't take

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
Tests are tough
3.0
3.0
MATH124
Grade: B+
Dec 17, 2017
Would take again

This is a unique class for me since I did not interact with the professor, nor did I ever read the book. The 8-20 minute lecture videos included (which were not made by her), was enough to explain each lesson. If you get stuck doing homework, their is an option to look at an example so you can see how it is done. I almost forgot I had a professor.

Would take again
2.0
4.0
MATH096
Grade: F
Jan 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This class is teach yourself class. Nothing is worth anything, the assignments and quizzes. They will not help you at the end. The only thing that really counts is the final exam.

Tests are tough
1.0
5.0
MATH124
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This professor is condescending and does not reply to your emails.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
4.0
MATH095
May 15, 2018
Wouldn't take again

It was a clear class from the beginning. All assignments are clear. Get ready to study for the exams.

Clear grading criteria
TEST HEAVY
5.0
2.0
MATH124
Grade: A
May 17, 2018
Would take again

Easy A class. There are 3 proctored exams, last one is cumulative. All assignments are done on MyMathLab.

Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
MATH124
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

I'm still in this professors class I have not done math in years its online they will not answer you, and its SELF LEARNING, SO much HW due in a short span along with several quizzes and ON CAMPUS exams only 3 total and are worth 350 of the 600 points the class has AVOID THIS PROFESSOR

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
MATH124
Grade: B+
Jun 24, 2018
Would take again

As with all math classes, don't expect an A if you don't read the textbook. This online class was as expected: required motivation and discipline for me to read the textbook in order to meet the deadlines for the homework, quizzes, and tests. Tip: Watch the videos and do the practice exercises as you read. Do the test review before each test!

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
3.0
5.0
MATH124
Aug 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take this class over the summer. The homswork was time consuming and extensive. The exams make up the majority of your grade. I would suggest to study before taking them. There is about 25 questions but they are worth a lot.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
1.0
4.0
MATH116
Nov 23, 2018
Wouldn't take again

By far the most busy work i've ever done in my entire life. You buy a mymathlab code and self teach everything. Doesn't respond to emails, expects you to know where to find and how to do everything. Gives you homework for a month then exams and the tests are the majority of your grade.

Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MATH116
Dec 2, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This entire course is through MyMathLab, the teacher is basically nonexistent and if you are able to get in contact with her, she can often be condescending or no help at all. There is a lot of homework, most not worth much of your grade, and it takes up a lot of time. The 3 exams of the course are short and worth a big portion of your grade..

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MAH120
Grade: A
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is never going to empathize with you. Never are going to receive email from her and take forever to answer. Just horrible. I think is better teacher out there.

3.0
3.0
MATH124
Grade: C+
Jul 12, 2019
Would take again

Math is my worse subjec .and i thought i was going to fail her class. She does give A LOT OF HOMEWORK, 20-30 questions each for each section, but if you read /take notes from the textbook and study / practice with the mymath lab, it will help. never asked her for help/emailed her butSTRAIGHt to the campus free tutoring center on the days i needed

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
2.0
4.0
MATH124
Grade: A
Jul 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

This is a very time consuming class (consistently 4-8 hours daily), especially if taken during the 6 week summer semester, which I would not recommend. You average about a section a day and it's extremely time consuming. You teach yourself through Mymathlab, and her response time isn't always fast enough. Your grade is based heavily on 3 tests.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
4.0
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MATH126
Grade: A
Aug 19, 2019
Would take again

I took this course online during the 6-week summer session and got an A. YOU are responsible for getting work done and taking the quizzes. This is a self-guided course and exams are in person. I looked on how to solve problems in the help section instead of looking through the e-Text. Quizzes are HW w/ no re-dos. Do your work and you'll be fine

Lots of homework
Participation matters
1.0
5.0
MATH124
Grade: C+
May 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I don't even know why she can be a professor!! The most horrible professor I ever had. Everything is in the math lab. You just buy for it and then do the work by yourself. She doesn't care about anything. And she doesn't reply to email if you have any questions. If I can give her negative I will for sure. DON'T TAKE HER CLASS NEVER AND EVER.

1.0
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MATH124
Grade: A-
Nov 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

You will teach yourself in this class. There are video lectures where she solves problems so fast that you just sit there watching her do math and you can't follow along. I had an actual stroke and was hospitalized for 4 days and missed a Quiz, and she wouldn't let me make it up even with medical document proof. Homework is up to 44 problems/day

Lots of homework
1.0
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MATH122
Nov 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

She was my prof for MATH 122 AND SHE IS AWFUL. You teach yourself. Each time I've asked for help she never answers just says to go to the tutoring center. Gives up to 40 HW questions per chapter section. Each of those questions has 3-4 parts to them. 3 exams, a final paper & 8 quizzes. I'M NOT TRYING TO SCARE YOU, JUST WARNING YOU. DO NOT TAKE HER.

1.0
4.0
MATH122
Grade: F
Dec 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Online class was no joke this semester, Ive done great in math but I failed this classes which is rare for me. She wasnt active in her class just the computer program the work was on. You learn from a book online. No lectures ever. No help from professor. You have to be on top of your work on your own.

Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
MATH120
Grade: B+
Dec 10, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This "professor" is literally useless. I'm not even sure why she gets a paycheck. She does nothing. Takes forever to respond to emails and when she does, they're rude and condescending. She could be replaced with a puppet and there would be more response. CSN is doing students a disservice by keeping her on staff. It's a shame.

2.0
3.0
MATH122
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 14, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Class is super easy. There were 24 homework assignments, 10 quizzes, and 3 exams. Super easy class, the only thing I didn't like is she doesn't use canvas at all and does not communicate with students at all.

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
MATH124
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Do yourself a favor and DON'T take this class. She takes forever to record the lectures and post them. I thought I was joining a class that would meet twice a week but she uses it as her office hours. Theres over a 100 questions for homework due before each exam, only 3 exams worth A LOT of your grade. If you get an A in the class I'd be surprised.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
1.0
MATH120
Grade: D+
May 13, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I missed one assignment and couldn't make it up so my grade went from a 90 something percent down to a 60 something percent and its the end of the semester and she won't let me make it up. I feel defeated.

Tough grader
2.0
5.0
MATH124
May 15, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This prof. /course was a pain, barely touched canvas bc she uses another site which is very annoying because i rely on canvas for everything that is assigned. Nothing but links. very hard to hear back from once you email her and also does not give any extracred/makeup, etc. So if you want to pass you MUST do all the work assigned + get 10/10 score

Skip class? You won't pass.
Participation matters
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MATH126
Grade: B
Feb 19, 2022
Wouldn't take again

WORST MATH TEACHER! DONT TAKE HER CLASS!! SHE DOES NOT CARE. If it wasnt for the examples presented I wouldnt have passed.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MATH126
Grade: A
May 18, 2022
Would take again

Professor Sathappans Math 126 class through My Math Lab was amazing!!! Tests aren't proctored (there are 5), and homework (28 assignments) isn't due till the end of the semester along with a readiness check!! Just do the work and remember how to input things correctly and you will pass!!!

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
MATH126
Grade: F
May 25, 2022

There is a good thing about her class at least. She has all the homework due by the last semester but the exams aren't. She doesn't really communicate with almost everyone and doesn't have to make up work. She uses a website called Mylab Pearson. It is the worst website to have a class on. No reminders. None everything.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
MATH124
Grade: C
Dec 22, 2022

This professor was basically absent for the entire course. I had to teach myself every single lesson through the textbook and many, many YouTube videos. She also did not communicate with the class. The program we used was MyMathLab and was annoying to work on. There is also a lot of homework, however, if you stay on top of it, you'll be fine.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
1.0
3.0
124
Grade: A-
Apr 20, 2023

The online course is completely online and she does not communicate whatsoever. She had one announcement before Exam 1 saying to get our work done. She posted the assignment due dates part of her syllabus two weeks before a large chunk of assignments were due. I emailed her 4 times on 3 platforms asking a question on it and she NEVER answered.

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
MATH126
Grade: B-
Aug 1, 2023

The professor is completely absent, and will not answer your emails despite saying in Canvas that she checks them daily. I had to teach myself with the examples on the homework just to pass. She just does not care enough to try and will expect you to be able to do everything yourself. I do not recommend her as a teacher if you want to learn.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Online Savvy
1.0
1.0
MATH124
Grade: D
Dec 23, 2023

Worst teacher I've ever had.

2.0
4.0
MATH124
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 19, 2024

Will take multiple days to respond, even with very urgent emails. The class is essentially just open to do your work whenever you want, and there is about 250-500 homework questions before each of the 3 exams. As many others have stated, you pretty much have to learn it without being taught. Would only recommend if you know it and want a quick A.

1.0
1.0
MATH124
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 24, 2024

avoid this professor please. not worth it. grade is made up of 2 exams and 1 final exam. 200+ questions a week no study guides are provided. don't bother emailing her for assistance. your exam will massively drop your grade as they are 20-25% of your final grade. this class is very time consuming w little to no resources. save yourself the trouble.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH124
Grade: F
May 15, 2024

This class was super hard, and I missed the tests because she didn't release the information for how to schedule appointments until it was too late. I took an online class because I didn't want to go in, and she made us all go in to take the tests. I didn't go in for any of them, so I failed the class even though I did all the rest of the work.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
124
Grade: D-
May 28, 2024

So much work, so little teaching, and no responses. I had an urgent email about taking an exam that I missed (she randomly puts the biggest exams up with no warning) and I got no response to multiple messages over a month later. I was traveling halfway across the country and forced to take an exam in person at a university There.Take another class.

Beware of pop quizzes
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MATH116
Grade: C-
Nov 17, 2024

Everybody has already said it. Absent teacher. Has an online "workroom" for questions during the WORK WEEK, hours "TTh 12-2:30 pm via Big Blue Button in Canvas." I'm pretty sure its Tuesday; however I wouldn't know because these are business hours for those who have to EARN (she doesn't) a living. Tests are AT CSN, not even by her, no notes allowed

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
3.0
MATH124
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 18, 2024

Ms Sathappan is among the worst teachers/professors ever Doesn't communicate whatsoever but occasionally responds vaguely with an email a week after you asked an urgent question She gives out way too much homework: more than 200-300 questions/homework section not including quizzes with 9pm deadlines instead of the usual 12am so don't procrastinate

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH124
Grade: F
Nov 22, 2024

PLSDONT take this professor. absent teacher, unbearable amount of homework ($90 TO EVN ACCESS IT). emailed her multiple times- no response. closes assignments before due date. she doesnt care, communicate at all, or teach. 23 LENGTHY assignments, 8 tests, 2 exams w/ 1 final. Each exam is worth 90% of your grade(had to be taken in csn proctored lab)

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MATH124
Grade: F
Dec 12, 2024

The finals were extremely difficult, the videos that she made were not helpful at all. I would not recommend taking this class, if you want your GPA to be saved. Save yourself!!!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH116
Dec 13, 2024

I wouldn't recommend this professor due to lack communication and not helpful. If you're taking an online class everything should be online including test not having to stop work or your daily schedule to get to a campus. People have other classes work and family life. It's no notes or test perps that will set you up for success.

3.0
3.0
MATH116
Grade: C-
Dec 14, 2024

The class is pretty easy, it's just that the exams are proctored in the testing center and you can not use notes. There are a ton of formulas you just have to memorize. There's no interaction in this class. The program was around $90 and you must purchase it because that's where ALL the work is (homework, quizzes, and exams).

Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
MATH124
Grade: C
Dec 19, 2024

My main issue with Professor Sathappan is the amount of homework she gives. There are about 28 homework throughout the semester but each homework can vary from 18 questions to 50+ YES 50+. I expected her to actually teach us through zoom but she just posted confusing and mind-numbing 20 minute plus videos to watch. I DO NOT RECOMMEND HER!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH116
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 19, 2024

I do not recommend this teacher at all. She has poor communication skills and does not provide us with enough time to schedule our exams in person. For instance, if I have four other classes and the exam is scheduled for two days from now, she expects us to drop everything we are doing in order to set up an appointment.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH116
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 19, 2024

At the start of the school year, I struggled to access my lab and received a slow response from my teacher. In my opinion, Professor Sathappan is ineffective because she takes too long to reply and seems only partially engaged in her role. Then tells us to ask questions when we have a issue but yet has a whole long time to respond to messages.

2.0
4.0
MATH124
Grade: C
Jan 9, 2025

This class was very challenging, with little support from the professor. Lots of homework and exams that were worth a huge percentage of the grade. I found Unstuck study helpful for preparing, but ultimately had to teach myself most of the material.

1.0
5.0
MATH116
May 17, 2025

If you struggle with math do NOT take this class. I basically had to teach myself all on Pearson. Theres so much homework and quizzes in between. Exams are worth a HUGE percentage of your grade, so if you have bad memory, struggle with math AND exams, do not take this class. Notes were not allowed, and had to be taken on campus testing center.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH124
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 10, 2025

Professor Sathappan seemed confused and couldn't answer simple questions. There are microphone issues, dogs barking in the background, and she can't even tell you where to find the textbook. She expects the students to literally drive to their nearby campus to get an answer to their questions even though it's an online course.

1.0
3.0
MATH124
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 23, 2025

Professor has terrible communication and isn't available to help outside of small window during class

1.0
4.0
MATH116
Grade: F
Aug 25, 2025

Do not take this course the professor rarely interacts with students and expects the textbook to teach you. I have always struggled with math and found this course very difficult because there was no lectures and no help from the professor. would not take this course again.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
MATH126
Grade: D
Sep 27, 2025

Pure textbook, no teaching. This course was an overload of information with absolutely no retention. Pages assigned to read then assignments assigned with no real breakdown of the information. I am having to retake this course and I am understanding the curriculum much better now due to my current professor.

1.0
5.0
MATH124
Grade: D
Oct 3, 2025

Honestly, I took this class over summer and it was awful. You had to do over 1 assignment each day to keep up and at that pace it was hard to get clarification if you were struggling. Teacher doesn't respond to inquiries. Also she set up the assignments wrong so all of the test reviews were due before actually learning any of that material.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH116
Grade: F
Nov 13, 2025

Terrible experience with this professor. First and only time I saw her was the first day, and the assignments for each chapter were confusing. I didn't expect that the exams would have algebra, geometry, and trigonometry jammed into one and it was truly frustrating. She makes you'd rely on your textbooks as well, and it doesn't help.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
MATH124
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 14, 2025

This class is horrible. The professor has an online time and said she would not actually teach rather only answer questions. She has pre recorded lecture videos which are very confusing. Her homework assignments are long. Some 40 questions! Question quantity makes it near impossible, specially if you are taking other courses. Do not take her!!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Lots of homework
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