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he's a cool guy and grade pretty easily....but sometimes its hard understanding what he's trying to teach you. But overall the class is cool
This guy is too nice... he grades incredibly easy and you have a great time coming to class. You might not learn as much but you will surely enjoy your time more than any other teacher. You think he's hard but you have no idea....he's freakin cool
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HE'S FREAKIN COOL VERY NICE GUY
He's not to clear with his teachings, but is a very fair grader. I enjoyed his class as he brought in a good atitude every morning. As long as you do the all the homework...ALL then you'll get a good grade on his tests.
He's a great Math teacher, anybody that says different either didn't study enough or blames Kia for not studying!! I would take another course with him. Great attitude and classroom environment! (I'm not a math major)
He likes Pulp Fiction and Scarface...gotta love that. Sometimes he gets annoyed that the students don't understand the material, but it's not his fault...it's my classmates fault...some should have taken MATH 010...not MATH 160! Kia is a fabulous teacher
Kia is a great stats teacher! He is always willing to help students that are willing to put in that extra effort. He is funny and at 8 in the morning it helps so you don't fall asleep. He is super nice especially when it comes to grading your tests.
If you put forth the effort, Kia will do all he can to help you succeed in his class. He may make fun of you, but he really cares about your learning experience. At times everyone gets discouraged with the material, but hang in there!He will help you.
At first Kia scared me a bit because he is very blunt, but then I realized that if he sees that you are really trying he will help you as much as you need it. He really does care how well you do if he knows that you care. Not to metion he's a fun guy!
Kia is an amusing and funny teacher. i would recommend him to anyone considering taking stats.
Kia made waking up for an 8 am class enjoyable. His classroom is always filled with laughter. He is dynamic, challegning, hysterical, personable, and just too much fun! I would choose him again in a heartbeat!
Very fun teacher...presented us with the information and broke down difficult elements. Some math classes you dread going to...not Kia's...he gets in touch with his students and their weaknesses and tries to help build it back up. Thanks!
Anybody who does not have a sense of humor, or thick skin, should not take this class. Although at times when asking a serious question, Kia would not give you a straight, honest answer... he made up for that with his very lenient test-grading style.
He was a very nice professor.
kia was so rad. he put in extra time to help anyone who needed help out. he made it alot of fun and easy to understand. i love his sense of humor and how he incorporates it in the way he teaches. if you dont find sarcasm and cheese funny,brace yourself
Very cool guy. Fun Class. very helpfull. never too busy to meet with you to awnser your questions. take the class serious and be positive then for sure you will get a good grade.
About 75% of the class dropped out in the mid of the semester due to his unclear lecture, tests not relating to his lecture, harsh comments when someone asks a question, rudeness, and big ego. Worst teacher I've ever had!
very cool guy....laid back, jokes around a lot which in many ways is a good thing...one of the few classes i didn't fall asleep in hahah
very rude, explained things way too fast
I TOOK HIS CLASS IN THE SUMMER. HE ONE OF THE MOST ENTERTAINING INSTRUCTORS I'VE HAD.
I was supposed to have another teacher for my math 30 class, a class I wasn't happy about taking. Kia help me alot. He's one of the best teachers I've ever had...Especially for a math teacher.
He's entertaining, but doesn't explain steps for working out problems. You are expected to know a lot before entering the class. He does make himself available outside of class. For people who don't have the time or desire to go to class and get tutoring outside, don't take this class.
Kia likes to joke around, A LOT. So much in fact, barely any work got done. He was irritating and he never explained things very clearly as far as lectures went. He would make mistakes on a math problem but never own up to it and explain that he made a mistake, which caused terrible confusion.
very fun class, awesome teacher
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the post below was by an anal cornholio. this will be the only math class that you'll ever enjoy. Expect to see Backstreet Boys, the Rock, Goodfellas, and any other mass media influences. Plus you get a nick name. cool, huh? the teacher is great, just ask questions and do the HW. VERY FAIR GRADER!
Damn Kia is hot! If he wasn't a teacher, I'd want to date him. Hope he's teaching next sememster I want to take his class so I can see him again. Very fair and very good teacher. Couldn't have had a better teacher like this
If you want to make math fun, take Kia's class. He is always in a good mood and like to joke with his students. Just a warning though, not everyone can handle his jokes. Besides being fun, Kia is a great teacher, and he really wants his students to understand the material.
Kia is intense (borderline obnoxious) during class, but it can be alot of fun. He is seriously passionate about his student's understanding of the subject. He is always available to help, and more than willing to answer any questions. My advice for anyone taking his class: Do your homework; even though it's not collected.
He is seriously the funniest teacher I have ever had, but I didn't learn****. He is the hardest teacher, and I didn't understand a thing. No hard feelings, because he is funny. He should retire as a teacher (cuz you don't learn anything) and he should become a comedian.
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Kia's teaching style is fun and interactive; although, you must-must have self discipline and do the homework. Use the class time for questions and clarity while you already have a sense of the material beforehand. That's the only way to get an "A" in his class. I enjoyed it!
Im a normal student, and if you are, dont take him he is horrible. I hate math more because of him. He is the Hitler of math killing millions of students GPA's instead of jews
did not learn anything. moves way too fast. actually teaches math 1/4 of the time. and his jokes are just flat out dumb.
Kia is a great teacher! Always making you laugh! A class has never gone by without a laugh...Very helpful but tends to talk quite fast at times. It's important to always do your homework or you'll not succeed in his class. And girls...He is so CUTE!!!
Kia is one of the best math teachers i've ever had!He is way easy 2 talk to,and will meet you outside of class if you need help.When it comes 2 math i'm retarded,but he makes the material easy and bearable.Fair grader.He's SO funny,and the class is fun 2 go2.I definitely suggest u take this class.I'm going to try to take his calculus class too!-SS.
Being able to have a teacher who cares about their students when they don't understand certain problems is really great and having the time to explain it too. I have learn a lot from kia.I really liked going to class everyday because that's how fun it was and I was able to learn something new everyday.I honestly recommend taking kia class.
Kia is one of best math teacher i ever had. He makes class very interesting and cares about how students do in his class. Highly recommended
Kia is the greatest math teacher I've ever had! He makes classes so interesting and he is very helpful.
A fast-paced class, lots of homework. Come prepare to class with questions. Kia speaks fast & covers lots of material but all is organized in handouts so you can review at home. He explains whatever you ask him but if you don't ask questions -he moves on. Kia is really sarcastic, so be ready to roll with the punches. It wasn't easy, but I made it!
Sup Kia it's mr. Liar here.....kia is tight....he keeps you entertained..he's very charismatic....he talks fast though....he'll answer your questions....It's no easy A...He's Persian and likes movies.....he gives you notes......the second test is the hardest....kia drives a bmw....i think I've said enough ......peace
Class is very difficult for non-math people. However,Kia is very willing to help outside of class. Will never collect homework or give a study guide for the test so be prepared for a grade based on test scores alone. It's rough, but doable.
Every Class session is like going to comedy show. Kia is hilarious, but can be harsh to students at times, but its funny. I took stats in hs and i hated it, and got a D. I didnt want to take stats in college, but i had no choice. Kia changed my opinion of stats, he made it fun and ez to learn. So i recommend his class! im getting an A so far.
Kia is quite the comedian… Overall, the class is pretty awesome… Homework isn’t mandatory, but if you want a good grade then it’s common sense to do it… and if you’re sensitive to being teased or mocked I really suggest this class cause he’s not the type to make fun of you for asking stupid questions.
This class is pretty difficult, but Kia's sense of humor makes it a little easier to take in. Take good notes, complete the homework assignments, and review the way questions are worded in the book before the test, and one should do pretty well in Kia's statistics course.
Kia is a great teacher! It is very important to take his class seriously even though there's nothing serious about the teacher! He is just hilarious! Make sure you are always up to date with your homework even though it's not mandatory. If you have any questions make sure to ask, because he is always willing to help.
Kia is pretty cool. i never had a teacher like him before, but i really wish all my teachers was like him. he is very clear, helpful and nice too. to do well, attend all his class meetings and do your homework.
Kia makes going to math class tolerable. He calls me Sean even though thats not my name? I think he should be a stand up comedian because thats how he acts half of the time! He goes over material fast and its a hard subject but he is willing to make time to help his students. He is persian and acts like Kumar off of the white castle movie,funny man
The class is easy at the beginning then gets really hard at the end. Kia is a very funny teacher. No doubt about that. Well, do all your homework and ask questions to do well in this class.
Go to class, pay attention, do the homework, and ask questions. The class gets harder as time goes, so don't get cocky at the beginning and think you don't have to do the homework or come to class. I hate math but Kia made it a lot more enjoyable with his crazy humor. If he had a mustache he might look like Hitler but he could never fit that role
Kia is a great teacher. The class is not easy--expect to work from day one. Do your homework, and take good notes and you will do fine. Kia makes the class enjoyable with all of his jokes. I definately recommend him as a teacher.
Kia's class is very entertaining and makes going to math class a bit more tolerable. Go into his class expecting sarcasm and a nick name because those two are definately going to happen. If you do your homework you should do okay, if not he'll meet with you even on the weekends to help you out!
Kia is an excellent teacher and I reccomend him.He goes out of his way to make sure you understand the material.He is one of the most flexible teachers in terms of meeting outside of the class for tutoring.Make sure you can handle sarcasm,he likes to joke around and can seem kind of harsh. Pure entertainment! I loved the class and I learned a lot.
He may come as I dick but he really is not. He will go out his way to help you. U can learn alot from that class and its is fun class because he jokes around and makes fun of everyone.
This class is difficult. But is you pay attention and do the homework you will be fine. Kia has an outrageous sense of humor and uses it in class. Kia will go out of his way to help and provide assistance when needed.
Kia is a good teacher. The class is not difficult if you pay attention and study. He's pretty funny and willing to help.
This teacher is a really nice teacher. Sometimes he's kind of weird, but he's a great teacher. He does give out homeworks but it's not turned in. However, you have to do the hw to do well on his tests.
he seems like a jerk at first but he's really funny and even though his tests are hard, math is always hard and he does what he can to help you through it. you just have to learn not to get offended by his sense of humor.
Kia is an awesome guy, he goes out of his way to make sure you know your material and he answers any questions you may have fully. He has the best sense of humor, and if you want to take a class just for fun i reccomend his. I will always remember him and hope all goes well for him.
Kia is able to keep the whole class interested but at the same time can be kind of confusing. Make sure you do your homework and go to every class or its easy to fall behind. Also, take advantage of the fact that he is willing to study with his students.
I feel as though this class went by too fast and there was way too much information to intake everything to be comfortable and ready for the tests. Slowing down the pace and grasping the concepts would be better. Kia is a great entertaining teacher, you will never be bored in this class. However, he should double check to make sure we understand
he challenges your mind, and makes you work as hard as possible, I became soo disciplined, hes a good teacher, and always there to help
Very tough, but great teacher. Take advantage of getting his help outside of class, and do all the homework! Great sense of humor and not recommended to the easily offended.
Great teacher, has a good sense of humor, and is always there for your questions
cracks jokes all the time but at the end of the day teaches you the topic better than the book could ever. Use his office hours it helps tremendously. If you show him that you try and prove that you want to make it, he'll help you get there
he seems really intimidating at first, well actually he is. haha i was discouraged after his first test to keep taking the class cause i bombed it but if you keep at it he helps you out alot. he cares about his students and gives you the extra time to help improve your grade. pretty funny I GUESS pretty entertaining to stay in the class.
no homework so you can fall behind easily, but if you keep doing it and pay attention in class... and practice problems, its an easy A. extremely fun class.
kia kia kia....what can i say ;) well this is what you need to know if you dont belong to the 2/3 that is going to drop out anyway: hang in there!! he seems like a tough cookie in the beginning but will loosen up. if u try hard enough and prove to him that u want to make it through his class he'll make it happen. no HW, drops the lowest test!
For someone who has trouble with math overall, this class didn't make it any easier. Kia is an available, friendly teacher, willing to help outside of class and meet for study sessions, which is good. On the downside, there is so much material presented in so little time, it's difficult to organize and make sense of it all by test time.
This is a very tough class however Kia gives lots and lots of extra help throught the time of the course, so take advantage of it. No graded HW but would suggest doing it for practice and better understanding. Kia is a great teacher and makes Statistics fun (kinda)!!
Very entertaining personality, so you can fail with a smile on your face
Kia is a great professor to take. He gives lots of handouts and tells you exactly what to expect fot the exams. He is really devoted to his students. If you're having trouble understanding the material, he will meet with on his own time to give you extra help. He likes to joke a lot and give students nicknames. Overall great class to take.
When he enjoys teaching, he'll definately make you enjoy the time in class. His tests are straight forward and there's no homework that needs to be turned in. But doing the hw best helps the students to understand the material. Attending every class is a must because skipping one day will throw you off/ confuse you.
Kia does love to joke around A LOT but the catch is that he is not a funny person. His humor is annoying at best and gets in the way of actual learning. I'm all for teachers who joke around in class to keep things interesting, but on more than 1 occasion I saw Kia alienating a student by taking jokes too far. He NEVER admits when he is wrong.
nice funny humerous guy that you actually learn from. unless you're a cry baby you won't get butt hurt by this guy
I had Kia for Stats and he was awesome. Not your typical math teacher... he's very helpful and you learn a lot too. Take him!
He is not riddiculously good looking an he loves orange mocha frappuchinos. He is not a male supermodel and international sensation. But hes a funny dude and knows math so take his class.
Well, i like this teacher because he does not make you turn in the homework, and i do respect the fact that he is willing to come to meet with you after school hours to do a study group, however, you have to show all your work on his tests, and it's really hard to follow his notes, since he goes so fast that he makes mistakes, as well. Be careful.
kia is a very good teacher but you have to be willing to learn as well. he gives lots of chances for you to bring your grade up. i was able to raise my grade from an F to an A! and he is very entertaining as well !
good teacher. willing to help, available for study sessions after class. goes over material quicky. He gives you a lot of chances to bring up your grade in the class. good sense of humor. seriously, take this teacher. class is always entertaining.
Horrible Teacher! Stay away!
um.. great teacher.. he's very chill and easy going.. i recommend this class.. he loves jokes.. although he might over do it sometimes.. im not the smartest kids in class.. you NEED to study and know how to do problem solving.. no homework... he's good at answering e-mails. and really cares for his student.. he gives you equations on tests
Kia, you will either love him or hate. He is a funny guy with little patients. Teaching style is awesomely bad. Good=no graded homework and attendance not mandatory. Bad=he makes you feel like an idiot when u ask him questions. He is not patient and sometimes responds angrily to your questions. if u like sarcasm, he is your guy. H.Tran
Kia can make you really like the subject or hate it. Don't let his great sense of humor trick you, Kia means business. It will be a very challenging class, so don't slack off. Good luck! F.C.
his style of teaching is not the best he does get frustrated when student ask questions like if they were stupid questions.
Not allowed to use calculators so make sure your math is right. Attendence is not mandatory but is highly recommended. He will meet with you to help you on the weekends if you ask, and will sort of help you on the test... which is cool. But beware the class is hard!
Very funny and lenient with grades. Gives extra points but..... test are hard. Only take him if you really like math.
Kia's class is hard but he's willing to help out if you ask him. Dont take this class if you cant take being made fun of, because it will happen.
Pretty cool guy. Pay attention and do the homework, even though it is not collected for points. TESTS ONLY!!
At first i didn't like the class or the teacher. I figured I'd just mind my own business and get an easy A. I soon began to fail and didn't think I could turn to Kia. Right before the final he really helped me out and I just wished I would've asked him sooner. P.S. Never tell him snowboarding is better then skiing :)
Kia was awesome! math is as boring as it comes, but Kia kept me from killing myself with my number 2 with his off beat and nerdy math teacher jokes. i appreciate that. and he was pretty sympathetic to my math handicap, which he took into consideration seeing that i attended class regularly.
This class is actually really fun. He is a really funny guy who makes sure that everyone understands the material and does the best he can to help students out individually. I really enjoyed the class and his teaching style. I actually wanted to go to class for once. I have had a lot of Math teachers at OCC but I must say that he was the best!
this is a hard class. he is willing to give you as much help as you need. at heart he really wants everyone to pass. attendance optional. he is smoking hot. and totally silly.
makes a lot of corny jokes. grade based on test. gives tons of hand outs. be ready for tons of handouts so u can make sure you dont get lost
Good ole Kia. Has hilarious nicknames for everyone. This class is very fun, but no cakewalk. You better study and make sure you attend. It would be better if he would have more worksheets to practice with. DONT BUY THE BOOK!
It was great to learn statistics from Kia because he really understands the subject. He found many ways to simplify the material, and was very clear about what we would be tested on. His lecture notes were excellent. Kia was also very friendly and he provided a relaxed classroom environment. I highly recommend him as a professor.
This class is hard, if you want to pass make sure you go to every class and take notes. You don't need to buy the book. He jokes around ALOT. Difficult class.
He's like a stand up comedian. I.m not a fan of Math, but this class was never boring. He offers a lot of help and gives a lot of handouts which is helpful. The class is as hard is you make it out to be. Its Math-youre gonna have to study alot. I would "suggest" this class. It was funny.
Nice guy, very helpful, hard subject. I thought I would like the whole no homework required thing, but then I never worked on math and it made the tests seem more hard. It was only a difficult class because the subject was confusing. If you want a good grade make sure you do not fall behind!
Nice teacher, but little bit whacks.Very helpful with everything. The class is had so attendant is a major thing. Five tests -drop one, no homework counted but should do to get the subject.
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Not comfortable to be with. Unnecessary comments made by prof makes students dislike him, for this reason
Good at teaching, rude for comments
He has a lot of sence of humer and passion to teach math160.it's nice and gooooody
Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. No attendance, no homework = you get what you put in. Kia is a riot I had a lot of fun taking this class and highly recommend it.
Is a smart teacher, just needs to be clear in explaining problems.
REALLY KNOWS HIS STUFF. IF YOU'RE NOT OVERLY SENSITIVE, HE HAS GOOD SENSE OF HUMOR. MAKES CLASS MORE ENJOYABLE INSTEAD OF THE SAME BORING MATH CLASS OF THE PAST. HE COMES OFF TOUGH BUT HE REALLY WANTS HIS STUDENTS TO PASS.
This is a fast paced class. No homework but, you better do it if you want to keep up. Get the calculator that he recomends. Smart guy really knows his stuff. You may get a nickname so just go with it. Math can be difficult and emotional but he really wants you to learn and is always available to answer questions. Almost 24/7! Highly Recommended!!!!
It is very imprtant to attend every class. He is extremely helpful and always willing to work wth you out side of class hours. You will succeed if you know how to study on your own. Does not give manditory homework. Very funny and sarcastic.
no attendance, no homework. but should attend every class to understand the material. if you miss one day, you'll be missing a lot. don't buy the textbook. you won't need it what so ever. he gives lots of handouts including the notes. there's 4 exams, drop 1 then a final. on all exams, he expects ALL your work to be shown. equations, etc.
Kia is awesome. Really helpful, wants you to understand. If you are willing he is willing. If you are thinking of taking stat take it with him. Go rent Zoolander if you haven't already seen it. He quotes it everyday! If you are easily offended and can't take a joke find another class
definitely need to attend class. No text book required so attendance is important because he provides handouts during class. pretty easy if you pay attention and do the work.
hes funny and kool! makes the class go by quick with humor and sarcasim.. brings mini me ta class, give students nicknames and makes fun of them...but iono bout his the style of his teaching though, cuz he makes a lot of mistakes when doing problems and confuses you at points
Nickname god, Sidekick minime, great with students crappy with numbers... this class is entertaining but dont be fooled, its pretty hard if you dont keep on point. its a kool teach and helpful at times... make sure you keep on notes up cuz he dont use no text book.
He is awesome and hot!!Even though his tests are so hard,u can enjoy taking a calass and talking to him.
First don't buy the textbook.I'm pretty sure I'm getting an A & I don't even know what the book looks like.Kia is a great stats teacher - doesn't get too involved with what everything means just teaches you how to do the formulas, which is confusing at 1st but gets better. He's really sarcastic so don't get offended. always in a good mood, helpful
I usually hate math classes and I didn't dread going to this one Kia keeps things pretty light and he can be pretty funny. He tends to give you last semester's test the class before the test, which is really helpful. It's not easy but if you try a decent grade is attainable
Kia is an awesome teacher. He is straight forward with his teaching, and he has tutor sessions after class for any student who needs extra help. He is a sarcastic ass, but it is funny when he is making fun of other people in the class. You should take his class... I promise you wont regret it!!
Kia is the best! If u like to laugh & have fun then take his class. Out of the 3 yrs I've been at OCC, he is by far the MOST HELPFUL teacher. If ur having problems w/ the material he's always avail. @ "It's A Grind" to give u a hand. P.S. Don't buy the book, his notes cover it all!
Kia is a very interesting teacher.He is defintly one of a kind and youl eathier love him or hate him and if you hate him youl learn to love him.He is extremly helpfull.he truely cares about your grade and will take time off of his life to help you.From the infamous TTM. While Im here I would also like to say that I am his favorite student :)
Very intersting teacher. I hate math and I still do, but I wasn't as bored as I would have been with another teacher. Likes to have fun and pick on people. Don't take things personally. In terms of grading, he's pretty fair and drops 1 test, and a B is 75%. This teacher makes math a little more enjoyable.
he is a good teacher. loves to pick on students. very helpfull, and also really tries to help you pass.
He's got great energy, and seems like he loves his job. At times things notes and lectures can be scattered, but for the most part things are straight forward.
Mr. Kia is a very enthusiastic educator. We never used the book, since he hates it. Instead we use his notes and examples. Very fun and easy to understand. Very generous. Don't miss class cause then you might fall a bit behind. Trust me. Very funny guy. Great sense of humor.
Kia was very enthusiastic which helped maintain the students’ interest throughout the class. He was not very available for help before class on test days or regular days. The homework problems with solutions he gave us were extremely helpful for studying for the test. He didn’t give us enough time on the tests. Since the class is 2 hours we should
Kia was very interesting and entertaining, which made it showing up every day worth it. He explains everything pretty well, this coming from someone whose no fan of math classes. This class I took (6 weeks) was a very fast paced, but its been bearable.
He lightened up the intense situation with his idea of humor, which helped make the experience more enjoyable. He's very confident of himself in every aspect, which allowed him to be confident in what he was teaching. Overall he was a good teacher who was always willing to help.
Humorous, but helpful...make sure you're on top of the material. I didn't buy the book and did fine; instead he'll give you worksheets. Make sure you do AT LEAST some of them. If you can get used to the sarcasm you'll enjoy the class. Btw if you're planning on taking a summer class it will help if you have some exposure to Statistics.
The class was a bit tough, 4 midterms and 1 final. But drop the lowest score. The one problem in this class was not having enough time on tests. You must put a decent amount of time in studying to get an A. Do not take his class if you don't have a sense of humor.
He's a funny guy, he gets his information through to you, but oyu just can't really tell when he's joking or when he's serious. Overall, his class is pretty easy, he's not that hard of a grader, just get the notes and do the problems he gives you and you'll be fine.
I would not recommend this class to anyone that already struggles with math. He has a great sense of humor which is much appreciated, but often times he makes students feel dumb for asking questions in class and he teaches extremely fast. Nevertheless, You can tell that he loves his Job and has good intentions...which is great.
PAY ATTENTION IN CLASS, TAKE NOTES, REVIEW HIS STUDY GUIDES AND YOU'LL DO WELL. HE IS REALLY GOOD LOOKING AND HAS A GREAT SENSE OF HUMOR. NEVERTHELESS ONE OF MY FAVORITE TEACHER EVER. I ACTUALLY LOOK FORWARD TO ATTENDING HIS CLASS.
Kia was really helpful. He met with me outside of class very often and really tried to help me understand the class to the best of his ability.
Hate the subject, but like the teacher. Gives plenty of examples. Clear and easy to understand the concepts taught(accept probability). Pretty good as a 6 week class. Went by really quick.
good teacher, difficult subject. i took the 6 week summer class and even tho it was really fast paced kia explained it well. o and he is very egocentric and refers to himself in the 3rd person alot, which i thought was hilarious
Needs to provide solutions to exams right after exams are returned to students so that they can check for errors.
Class was saaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhh easy. Ah thank Ah did mahty fine en this class. Ah thank Ah did mach batter than Billy Lee. One time this man nearly done me in on a test, but with my 1337 haxxor uber pwnage skillzors, i managed to noobzors teh test. sincerly, L
Tough subject, need to pay attention. Teacher is approachable as long as you don't mind a little sarcasm. Tough class to take in six weeks. Kia is a competent teacher that cares about his students. Very funny!!
Funny guy, the class just went by fast but over 16 weeks he would be a great teacher1
one of the funniest classes ive had. lots of laughs makes the time fly.
this is a hard subject,and a hard class to take in just 6 weeks. but he made it a funny class, which made the time go by a lot faster. he is always willing to help and meet with you if you need help because he really wants to see his students pass his class. again, not the most fun subject, but a great teacher.
Recommend doing probs b/4 class to elim errors and confusion. More time on tests and more space to do probs.
Recommend doing probs b/4 class to elim errors and confusion. More time on tests and more space to do probs.
He is a very funny professor and likes himself a lot!!!! He keeps the calss in good spirits while teaching the dull subject of statistics. I would like him to collect homework for extra points, since I am a horrible test taker. I would definitely consider taking one of his classes again.
KIA Is awesome guy funny with attitude i toock his class during the summer so it went by very fast YOU MUST ATTEND CLASS ANDTAKE NOTES
The summer stats class went very fast although Kia is a great teacher with an awesome sense of humor. His humor is the best thing about taking the class cause it keeps you awake. He might be intimidating sometimes although if you have the courage to ask for help, he will definitely go out of his way to help you. Take notes and do practice problems!
Kia is a wonderful teacher. The class moves very fast so its best to show up to every class. His jokes make it worth showing up too, unless you're the target of his jokes. He is clear in his instruction and very helpful. His grading is pretty fair. He basically blows off probability, but I understand a lot more stats than I did when I took it in HS
He's a funny guy, but The class was a bit tough, it moves very fast.
This class wasn't that hard, but also wasn't that easy. Make sure you take notes and solve the problems he hands out, then you'll get an A (or B). (If you are trying this class just for fun or just because you love math, don't take math 160. That's not math!!! I chose this class for those reasons and regret for my choice.) * He likes jokes.
Class wasn't hard, wasn't easy either. Overall okay experience.
Kia is my favorite teacher I have had at OCC. I am extremely pleased with this class. He tells us what he wants and what he expects from us. He made a SUMMER MATH CLASS extremely fun and I actually wish it wasn't ending tomorrow. He was very decisive fun and funny. Thank you so much Kia, I had more fun in summer school than spring or fall. :D
Kia was SO helpful. He always made himself available anytime i needed help or had questions, and always responded to emails. If you have trouble with math, TAKE THIS CLASS! Kia is amazing. I kinda want to marry him....
Kia is by far the best instructor of Mathematics at OCC. He works around your schedule if you work full time to try and help you out! Take notes and study as Statistics isn't easy for everyone. One more thing...he gives his students nicknames. lol!
Kia is an awesome teacher!! he jokes around in class and he still is able to explain the subject and make it interesting. his grading is fair and he prepares you for the test. he also gives a formula sheet so tests are even easier. take KIA for stats in the summer. by the way a C is 60% so its easier to pass.
I am not a math person so this class was definitely rough... however, kia makes you laugh every class, so you kind of in a way look forward to going there. he's always willing to help, and the tests are graded fairly, even though they have time limits. he gives everyone nicknames. i still mistankingly answer to mine when i am out and about... haha
funniest guy ive ever seen at occ. always cracks jokes in class, if this class were to be a 30 person class it would probably have been funnier.great guy though, goes outta his way to tutor you. meets u at coffee shops n helps a lot. he loves cars so a car person would get along with him well. btw kia, skiing is fun, boarding is better =)take him
Took the summer course (6 weeks), went by quickly because Kia was always joking around probably to keep everyone awake during a boring subject. Take notes and attend class everyday and do the problems on the worksheets he gives you, no need to buy the book. Grades easily since he considers a 60 a C. Would def recommend taking this teacher
Absolutely Hilarious teacher!!!! He really made statistics fun and interesting. Attendance isn't mandatory but he makes you want to come to class! If you have the chance to take his class, do it! Don't buy the book, you don't need it! Oh and he really loves Disneyland!!!
Kia is very funny and sarcastic..and a little strange. I really reccommend him for Statistics. Non mutiple choice questions seemed ify at first but it does help with the grading.
Kia was hilarious and very sarcastic. He also helps the student whenever they don't understand a problem. I kind of had a hard time taking this course, but i think it was just due to the fact that 6 weeks is just too quick to take a math class. In the end i enjoyed the class very much and hope to have many more teachers like him.
I really like the class. The professor is really fun. The material is easy. But you need to attend the class to do well.
I have had Kia for my last 3 math classes. He makes the classes bearable, and he cares about his students. If you want a good professor pick Kia.
Kia is freaking crazy. He made statistics fun, and i ended up with an A some how. If you are going to take his class, ASK FOR HELP! Set up study sessions and not only will you learn a lot, it will also show him you are making the effort to learn.
take this professor!!!!he was the best teacher i've ever had in my life. he's funny,and he makes u laugh all the time. he cares about every single student, and the way he teaches is perfect. take this professor if u wanna experience the best time ever in saddleback.he is the BEST...
'take this professor!!!!he was the best teacher i''ve ever had in my life. he''s funny,and he makes u laugh all the time. he cares about every single student, and the way he teaches is perfect. take this professor if u wanna experience the best time ever in saddleback.he is the BEST...'
Kia, you're the man. Kia is just like Robin Williams but looks like the professor on the movie "21"
kia is joke around teacher but gets the job done. keeps in the class excited and not falling sleep in class. he explains the materails with many examples, just study for the exams and you will be good in the class. he's a easy teacher no problem passing
Kia is an execeptional teacher! He is very funny so if you like to enjoy class while you learn take HIM!!!!!! :)
Kia is a great teacher. He makes sure everyone understands what he is teaching. He'll make the class fun so its hard to fall asleep. I highly reccommend taking Kia's class because he really knows what he's teaching unlike some teachers!
He's a great teacher
He's a great teacher...amde learning about stats funn..you gotta love fermentation when you have kia.
Professor Kia may have a tremendously big ego, but You could say that about anyone who is as brilliant as he. His teaching method is very old school-- he teaches from knowledge and experience of the subject, rather than from the textbook. The class, however is difficult if you are not one to study. Overall he is a great teacher.
FUNNY and strict, but the amount of homework is INSANE! Class & homework require 30 hrs/week. This is just ONE class!! If you have other classes, a job, a wife, kids, or expect to do anything other than his class you are fooling yourself. Holy Homework Batman! The tests aren't bad bec they're based on homework, but WTF with the homework?!
Best professor I had ever take! If you really want to learn math instead of just want to get a good grade, he is the one to chose!
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