Good teacher and no hw, if you take him go to tutoring he adds points

He's hard but he backs that up with great lectures and great teaching. If you follow everything in class and understands what he teaches, his exams shouldn't be too hard

Kaviana's class is not easy class,but he makes students to work hard. Once you have "A", you will be able to get involoved in business. In other world, you can apply mathmatic theory which you have learned to business concept.

His lectures were very clear, however his tests were very difficult and are difficult to pass. Problems on the tests are very different from the one he makes you study. Better to not take him, a C the best grade you can have.

Great teacher, explains all the material till all students understand. test are fairly easy if you do hw. fair grader.

Very hard. You have to study very hard. But really hot! Unless you are a genius be prepared to get at maximum a C.The most attractive math teacher I have ever had.

Very good professor for student wishing to understand Calculus. He is not esay but he is fair. If you need Calculus as prerequisite for other subject, take this guy. Very knowledgable and organized. I recommend him to every studnet who wants to understand Calculus.

Do the work, get the grade. Fair, clear, uncompromissing.

very clear, very understanding. it's not the easiest math class, but not the hardest. he really wants to help you and gives you a lot of tips towards exams. especially in final exam!! i recommend him if you want to take calculs

i just read a lot of comments which is NOT right. i am taking his class right now. NO he doesn't get frustrated when you ask him questions and NO his tests are okey, not very difficult even if you understand the material in class. He's very knowledgeable. Yes, he takes attendance quite seriously and yes you have to do the work to earn the grade

He's a good teacher and enjoys teaching this class; his accent takes a little getting used to. Do the homework a couple days before the test and study. You'll do fine. You end up learning more about the business world than calc and his anecdotes make the class go faster and more enjoyable.

Heis really helpful.He is themost helpful teacher I ve ever seen.He teaches well and I enjoy his class.His examples make it easier to understand.Just do what he tells you.You ll get an A

To compare with other's Math 23 teachers, he is easy. Trust me! He is polite and well knowledgeable. I do not blame him that I cannot get A so far because everybody knows Calculus is another language from out of space. Be careful of his reveiew before the exam because it is similar and then you will get better. BTW, he is an attractive guy.

Best math teacher so far..pretty straight forward, gives you sample test that r similar with the actual test, just come to class everytime, listen n take notes, practice on the sample test then you'll be fine

Even though I did well in his class, I don't think that he is a good professor and I will tell you why. 1. He has favoritism in class. 2. He is a person who believes that he does not make mistakes and if he does, it is the student's fault. 3. If you aren't going to USC, he will make you feel bad and not smart. So, he has not my respect. He is an AH

Math is hard. His test is hard. But so is life. He's very helpful, but students have to learn to ask him question if they are not understanding something. Make use of his office hours, he'll be glad to help you. You can't expect to get in his class and just cruise. You have to work hard on it. Students need to stop complaining and start studying.

He is a very tough Prof, but his class is very practical. If you plan to move transfer to a UC or to USC you will need to take a class like his in order to prepare yourself for the rigid upper division courses you will face. He will have you prepared.

He is organized, very smart and knows his stuff very well. He gives very good practical examples for the use of calculus in business. How do you account for the fact that most of his students do well in the following math classes? So guys be more fair and do your share of studying before blaming such an intelligent professor for your laziness !

He is a good teacher. The material is hard. You need to pay attention and if you dont understand ask him. Use his office hours, he likes seeing his students putting work. If you dont do the HW, you lose on the test. Test are intense. If you want an easy pass dont take this class @ SMC, go to WLAC. This was my 2nd try with him and I had to drop.

Definitely a genious. He is a great teacher that will help you and put in extra time for you, especially if he see's that you are making the effort. This class is time consuming, but will improve all components of your math. Keep with it, and the results will definitely be worth it. I'm glad I didn't drop this class.

Straight forward teacher with a sense of humor. Practice makes perfect in this class

Fairly difficult class, considering it was over-enrolled in the beginning and now about 30% full. Prof has a thick persian accent that takes some getting used to. Prizes star students, shuns poor performers. But will definitely put in the time to help you if you show up to office hours. Likes basketball and anything about East Asia. Lots of HW.

The accent is thick. The homework load is pretty heavy, but it's not graded. If he assigns 100 problems and you turn in 100, you get 100% . I show up because attendance is part of the grade. The class really doesn't help me. My grades only show up when I started using the open MIT course available on I-tunes and "Calculus for Dummies."

He is an excellent instructor, excellent math professor. He indeed pushes you to your limits in math. He is extremely fair in grading, gives partial credits on exam, attendance is mandatory, home work is fair, exams are hard (especially Exams ## 2, 3, and 5. Final is OK. I definitely recommend him, but be prepared to work hard(!!!), very hard!!!!!!

He is an excellent instructor, excellent math professor. He indeed pushes you to your limits in math. He is extremely fair in grading, gives partial credits on exam, attendance is mandatory, home work is fair, exams are hard (especially Exams ## 2, 3, and 5. Final is OK. I definitely recommend him, but be prepared to work hard(!!!), very hard!!!!!!

kaviani is my fav professor! yes his tests are ridiculously hard but its doable cos he gives a great review and explains exactly what the test will be like. he seems harsh at first but loosens up after only the serious students are left.

Excellent Professor but he doesn't like lazy student who doesn't do homework or study for exams. His explanation is crystal clear and always helpful. Truly passionate to teach. It was my last class before I got transferred to 4 year univ. He game me a solid foundation for business math. Don't take him if you are not serious student.

he is a very good professor and is extremely smart. he loves to teach the job he does and loves to teach students, especially at a community college, "i can change the lives of students." He does give out really hard tests, but he does teach the material that he will be testing you on. Take this professor, he will make you like math!

Great professor, as long as you attend class and pay attention you may be alright in his class. His tests are extremely hard. He gives a lot of homework but it is fairly easy, just do it all cause it can cost useful points. HW isn't helpful for the test, just study over what he reviews

It is because of professors like Mr. Kaviani that I have come to respect and appreciate SMC significantly more. Great professors= Great Schools= Great students!!!

This man is a genius among average minds. It is quite amazing to watch. The tests are outrageously hard, but at the beginning of the class, he says that he prepares students for the best business schools in the country. This guy is a true example of why SMC breeds the best transfer students at the top institutions.

His lectures are fast paced and confusing. Leaves a lot of homework and offers little credit for it. 4 tests will determine your grade. Before each tests he will give you an exact replica of the test with different problems. The key to getting a good grade is to focus your energy on those test reviews. Also, expect to study on your own.

Prof. Kaviani is amazing! One of the best math prof I've had. The negative comments are probably from the students who dropped after the first test. He's extremely helpful and cares about his SERIOUS students. Three tests and a final. He averaged all our tests. If you study you should do well. I received an A and I will be taking him for Math28.

Professor Kaviani is an amazing person really smart and he cares a lot about students who work hard. His class is hard like any other math but his explanations are clear. Most of the students left after first exam so I guess that's where the bad reviews come from. If you work hard he will help you.

Prof. Kaviani is NOT an easy professor, however he will make you better at Math and prepare you for Math 28 and 29. He rewards students who work hard. Highly recommended!

Guys this is math 28. It is a hard class. Do not expect he will baby sit you for the lectures. Do your homework and go to his office hour if you have questions. Study hard ! He is a fair grader. He provides an example test a lecture before the exam. COPY DOWN EVERY QUESTION HE GOES THROUGH ! His class is university-level.

i recommend taking his class if you are willing to work HARD. I first too hated this guy because i got D on my first test, and when i went up to him to get help, he was so rude and arrogant. However i kept asking help from him during office hours and he changed and started to help me immensely. I got A in this class. Take him but try your best!

practice each problem on his notes more than 3 times. he has a review session before each test and final he tells you whats gonna be on the test,so make sure to attend one class before test and final exam. class time is unfortunately very short,therefore practice makes you fast and you can manage time easily. 5 to 10 points extra credit on tests.

i know math class is hard especially this level (math 28). but he helped all his student and his lectures are very clear. i got bad score on one of my tests but he helped me so i can get an A. he's really helpful. go to his office hour for help and you will pass this class

Kaviani is fair. Yes, he assigns a mountain of homework, but the way you succeed is through time management - you have to start as soon as he assigns it (he gives you a month) and calculate how much you complete each day. He doesn't deal with BS. He is a professional and enjoys teaching math, and is respectful of students. He made math fun for me.

there is a lot of information to go over, but he does a really good job lecturing. It is a 2.5 hour class so you have to do the homework and pay attention. He will review every question on the test the class before, and the later tests have extra credit. The final is definitely challenging and it's so hard to get an A. But you learn a lot.

Dr. Kaviani is very intelligent and knows his stuff. If you want to learn from the best, take his class. It's a lot of work and the material is not easy, but it is realistic to get an A. Personally, I was never good with math and graduated from high school over 10 years ago, and still got an A. If I could do it, so can you.

Professor Kaviani gives a lot of homework despite it being a very minor fraction of your grade. He also gives out 5 tests which pretty much make up your entire grade. So you better make sure you study. I studied and it paid off for me so don't go blaming the teacher for your own failures. Just grind and study hard. It will pay off in the end.