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he was so easy and funny- he really teaches u the stuff- before tests he basicaly prepares you for it- hes very fair- he doesnt want anyone to fail and he wont let it happen -not alot of teachers do that
Great teacher. Funny,nice,easy good combo. Will do well. E
he's a really funny guy.Makes the class fun. He tries to teach the material as easy as he can, gives lots of examples and is willing to go over things if needed,which is necessary cause the book is sooO confusing.
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I cannot fully express the high esteem to which I hold Professor Brown. He truly wants his students to do well - amazing. Gives out review dittos and goes over the material as much as one needs, while making Math enojyable.
probably the best and nicest math teacher in the entire department, he cares and is very friendly and cracks jokes in class non-stop, highly recommended
The best teacher in the math department. Teaches and explains material very well. Helps students. Always willing to explain multiple times so that students could understand.Maybe other teachers in the math department should learn from him.
He is the best. if you don't like math at all, take him; he will make you like math. Mr. Brown.. ( if you are reading it .. it's "your wedding day"... no more Birthdays )
Simply he is the best math teacher standing in queens college
Hands down the best prof. I've ever had. Funny, smart and easy to talk to. If you have trouble in his class you shouldn't be in school. Review sheets are given before test, and he makes class enjoyable. All professors should be as good.
Oh My Gosh! He breaks each problem up if a student would'nt comprehend and he makes himself clear. He's AWESOME because he makes his lessons fun by approaching the students with life situations.
funny.helpful. better if he was more prepare before coming to class, overall a great pro.
MR. Brown is a great professor he helps you out in every way he cans. And the class is very fun. I have taken him for every math class and i will recommend him to everyone.
He changed alot. He came out to be really hard.
professor brown tries his best at explaining the material to the students with a good attitude. however, sometimes he veers off topic with a lot of jokes. but overall he is a very nice professor whom takes care of his students when it comes to grading. highly recommended!
BROWN IS MOST HELPFUL. HE SIMPLIFIED VERYTHING WHEN WE HAD A QUESTION, HE USED METHODS TO BREAK DOWN A PROBLEM TO THE SIMPLIEST FORM. HE STAYS BEYOND CLASS TIME TO HELP STUDENTS. THERE WAS A STUDENT WHO FAILED 122 >5 TIMES WITH OTHER PROFESSORS, BROWN FOUND AN "A" STUDENT TO HELP HIM. HE CARES.
I sat in professor Browns Class and learnt a lot from this class. He always help the student. He is caring and very helpful to us students
He is a Okay professor.. don't go nuts over him .. there are much better options avialable.
Prof. Brown was such a great among Math professors in QC. I strongly recommend people to do the homeworks and really REALLY pay attention to his reviews and you will be fine. Elaborate problems for students and any questions he will answer for you. Very supportive anf fair Prof.
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a little hard to understand him because of the accent,too much work given, tests are okay if you go to the review
HE IS THE BEST MATH TEACHER I EVER TOOK HE IS AN ASSET TO QC
Simply the best. He has a step by step approach in teaching; he explains so well and clear that even the blind can see. He makes class fun in giving lots of jokes. He is the best Math teaxher at Queens College
Truly, he is the best math teacher at QC; maybe even the best in the college;he is the best I've seen so far. It is so sad that he might not be teaching Math 131 again.He has a step by step method that he uses to break down any problem and make math looks so simple. The Math department should honor this guy.We all love him.
He just received an Honors Award from CDS of Queens College for his excellence in teaching in helping CDS students strive toward scholastic excellence. He should be honored more by the college. He is the best teacher in the math department.Prof Brown is the best thing that have ever happened to the Math department. Simply the best teacher at QC
"Simply the best, better than all the rest". He is in a class all by himself when it comes to teaching Mathematics. Gives many jokes in class. Highly recommended.You go KB, keep on going "STEP BY STEP" in your teaching.
He takes everything personal, dont get on his bad side because he will drop your grade.
This person who just rated the professor below must have failed. I know that student must have failed because exam 1, 2 were easy. Exam 3 was dropped and final was sooo easy so if you failed it is your fault, hands off and leave the teacher alone because he is a good teacher, honest, caring and forgiving. Keep up the good work Professor Brown.
The best Math teacher at QC; he just received an honors award from CDS at Queens College for his excellent teaching skills. He explains so clear in a step by step manner that no matter how dumb you are in Math you will learn. Gives lots of jokes in class and makes the class enjoyable. We love the Kirb. It is so true, you just cannot hit the KIRB
kirby is the bomb! he teaches everything so clearly and he uses the step by step method when teaching. he is the best. the average of the class is in the A- range because the final is based on the first three exams. professor brown is a class act. highly recommended.
Get ready to learn and pass Math! He is one of the greatest Math teacher ever. He makes learning fun and he relates his teaching skills to real life situations to help students understand Math in a clear manner like no one else.He was recently awarded by CDS of Queens College for his terrific teaching. Prof Brown is top class. highly recommended.
very helpful and funny. i just started his class so i haven't had an exam yet.
Professor Brown is the best math teacher ever. He explains math in a step by step manner so that we could all leran and understand. He is top class, was just awared by Queens College for his good teaching. The KIRB is the best. All you bad students, when you drive just drive and do not hit the KIRB. You just cannot hit the KIRB
Nice guy, but writes toooo much. Felt like i was in english class.. Gives hard tests but is an easy grader and gives loads of extra credit points. Doesnt spend enough time going over examples. Too busy writing what is already written in text book. Overall though he is a good teacher with a very funny sense of humor.
I agree with the student below. In summer it is a lot of work. The teacher has to first write the concepts and explain it before giving examples. Prof. Brown explains well. He is a must take if your major is especially math and you are wiling to learn. He is so smart and KNOWS a LOT about Math. He is the best math teacher I have seen so far in QC.
still trying to figure out why everyone says to take him. he spends too much time writing and not enough explaining and doing problems. stay away unless you want to teach yourself. When he returned our exams that more than half the class did poorly on he spent a lot of time telling us that we're stupid instead of trying to help us improve.
The truth is he is a terrific teacher;I got A+ in his class; Exams were curved with lots of extra points;he is one of the best calculus teacher out there. Also that student below who is lying that the professor said the class is stupid should keep quiet and go and learn how to factor simple equations; can bet that this student failed
Clear the gateway of Kissena Blvd and make way for the greatst teacher at Queens College. Funny and smart.He is an exceptional techer who teaches in a step by step manner for students to understand. Was awarded this year by the university for his terrific teaching. The Kirb is phenomenal; no one can hit the Kirb; he is the best. We all love you.
He is the best; take him even if you don't like math. I guarantee you that after taking him you would love to be a Math major. He teaches and explains so well that you will learn and want to excel more. He has lots of in depth knowledge about math that he gives to his students.After taking him there is no way for you to fail when you go to calculus
This is the superstar in Mathematics.He knows alot.He is in a class by himself when it comes to teaching Mathematics.He received an award this year from Queens College for his outstanding teaching. His "Step by Step" method is so unique.He explains well and makes learning fun.The Kirb is the best in QC. No vehicle or no one can hit the Kirb.
Students, get ready to learn and enjoy Math!!He is the best math teacher at QC. He has so much knowledge not just in Math, but also in Computer Science, Chemistry and Physics. He even tutors us in Physics. He is such a genius. Professor Brown is going all the way to be the greatest teacher to ever teach at QC. Simply the best. Highly recommended.
I dont know why you all like him, ima good math student, but his tests were very hard and he definitely shows favoritism
Terrific teacher, but be prepared to write a lot.He definitely prepares you for calculus.He is a fair grader.Exams may seem hard but in the end you will appreciate it because it prepares you for the next course.Doesn't show favoritsm, he gives each person individual concern to do well.That student below should just take their F and go. No free ride
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excellent teacher! very helpful and enjoys what he is doing!!! do your homework regularly, ask questions, come to class, and you will definitely ace the class!!!
He is very interesting professor, and he always make jokes in the class. He is very helpfull and excellent professor, and he knows how to teach. i will take his class again.
The best Math Professor at Queens College. Breaks down complicated problems and makes them seems so easy. Students if you really, really want to learn Math and also do well he is your MAN! Professor Brown is A class. Simply the best; better than all the rest
great teacher
Great teacher, fair grader, tells you what you need to know and makes jokes too!
He is a great professor and you will laugh every class while learning something. He is fair with his test. Never take him serious about anything outside of math. Because thats all he knows
Prof. Brown is such a clown! He is very funny and has a jokey-joke type of personality,but he knows how to teach and he knows what he's teaching. He makes the most complicated problems the easiest thing. He's a fair grader and he comes in on the weekends to give extra help for the exams. Do the homework and you'll pass the class.
Prof. Brown made a potentially difficult Discrete Math curriculum relevant, interesting, challenging, and even entertaining. Homework was the crux of this class, both as a curriculum-driver, as well as perfect test preparation. He is the best Math professor I've ever had, but don't underestimate his jovial personality for easy test-er. Study hard!
Not enough words to say how great Prof. Brown really is, he not only helps you during class but also goes out of his way to make himself available outside the class. Extremely helpful, just attend class, don't fall behind and pay attention to all the details that he explains in class. Overall great person!
He is a cool guy.
this guy is haaaaaaaaaard
Kirby is the man. His jokes like emphasizing things in "the pikachu color" (yellow chalk) or when someone gets something wrong and he writes in red and says "no man, danger, danger!!" are great. Great guy, great teacher.
HE IS HOT AND GREAT PROFESSOR I HAVE EVER SEEN IN MY LIFE.IF YOU WANA GET AN AAAAAAAA++++ IN THE CLASS TAKE HIM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
He is really funny, If you dont understand something just ask and he will tell you..real cool teacher..
And the Grammy Award for the greatest teacher at Queens college goes to KB!!!!! Hoooray!!He took over the math 220 course for the later part of the semester and OMG he was crystal clear; explains the lesson in steps so that the entire class could understand. Funny at times and truly up to this day I don't see NO ONE at QC who can teach like him.
does not no how to teach, he expects u 2 no everything before hand
Ha ha ha ha, only a fool will say Kirby can't teach. Kirby Brown is the best math teacher I have seen so far in Queens College; breaks down complicated problems and make them seems so easy. discrete Math is hard and not many teacher can teach it. Seems as if the student below got an F. do not blame KB when you can't even spell the word "KNOW"
hes very funny makes alot of jokes. He can teach a little but you have to do most of the work. He is very easy to get along with. If you study you will do fine. He does give alot of work for reviews something like 40 questions. he gives you good chances to pass but dont expect an A.He does some favoritism but has respect for everyone he is ok
Hands down. Greatest teacher ever. Gives jokes in class and makes learning funny.Still don't take his joking for easy testing, you got to study. Exams comes from homework and it is an easy A if you do the homework. It is the best class I have ever took. Highly recommended
The most amazing Math professor of all time. At last i got my first A+ in Math. Very samrtand knows a lot about Math and computers. Students are begging him to teach CS 220 also.Heard that he knows Physics too.He is a very funny and easy going professor. You definitely learn a lot in his class.Can solve all the problems in the text book. The best
One of the best classes that I had ever took. He was great!If you are a Math major and want to learn Math you MUST take his Math classes. Exams were homework based and his grading is fair. His lectures were entertaining and funny with lots of jokes. It is a great combination, he mkes learning fun and he is soo smart.The best in the Math dept.
Congratulations Professor Brown on receiving the 2008 Award for outstanding and excellent teaching at Queens College;there is no comparison to you when it comes to teaching and you are the best. Guys looking for a class where you not only learn but also have fun take Prof. Brown's class.Explains well with humour and his exams are fair. The best
A professor that every student should try to take. his lectures are ebtertaininmg with lots of jokes.after taking his class you learn so much that you feel like being a math major.Students get ready to learn, have fun and enjoy math.The best teacher in the Math department.VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDEDS!!!!!
He is the greatest teacher. He got the award for 2008 and he should have gotten it earlier? A must take unless you are a masochist. Do the homework and Kirby will guide you to an A. After you take him, math will be your favorite subject.
The absolute absolute most prestigious professor of all time.no surpprise that he got the 2008 award for the best teacher at Queens College. he should get it every year.his class is filled with fun which makes learning much better and easier. you learn math from him so good and clear that you feel like taking more math classes. Kirby is the bomb!
This was by far one of the best class I've taken at QC. Brown actually knows math, teaches it with clarity, and entertains while doing it. If you open up your textbook and do HW, you'll have no trouble succeeding in his class. His teaches with such ease and actually cares about students' progress. I love you Kirby!!Congrats on 2008 best prof award!
This was the best class i had ever taken at Qc. He makes that class so interesting by his humor that i actually love to go to class. He explains material very well..and give you homework which your test is based on. I highly recommend to take him. He is helpful outside of class.. With him math is exciting. 180 professor not 360.
Prof.Brown is by far the best math prof.out there.I have not come across anyone better.I cant begin to explain to you how well he teaches.Hes always, and I mean always willing to help.He even came on his days off to help us review.You have to be a complete moron not to do well.Lets just say that math is my WORST subject but with him its crystal cle
I didnt understand one word that he said. explanations are useless. wastes time talking about cranberry sauce and not enough time explaining the math. I lost all my otivation to work once he thought that it would be fun to take 20 mins of class time talking about me and complaining
Great, Great, Great! KB is the bomb! This was my best and favorite class at QC. I learned a lot and had fun while receiving my first A+ in college. Student below must be asleep at all times in class. Kirby is crystal clear and you have to be dumb not to do well in his class. Discrete is tough but Kirby makes it looks so easy. Best in the Math Dept
He is the best, simply put. But don't think you shouldn't work hard in the class. You still need to learn, so if you don't do homework, or attend class, in which case you're a complete moron, don't expect an easy pass. Brown teaches well, explains hard concepts clearly, and entertains while doing it. Well deserved best professor award-Go KIRBY!!!!!
The best calculus class that I had ever took. also he is the best math teacher I had ever come across.EXCELLENT. He makes the class funny with lots of jokes and explains the concepts crystal clear.You just cant graduate from QC without taking his class. Surely shows why he got the best professor award last year. He is just DA BOMB. we love you KB!
of course you guys say he was easy, bc he makes up grades. not helpful, lets everyone pass, i didnt enjoy him as a teacher at all.
Prof. Brown is an extremely engaging and funny professor, and the math suffers somewhat. Yet overall, this was an extremely educational and fun class. Perfect for the summer, and for non-math majors. Math majors may want to have a more serious professor like Don or Sultan.
Great teacher. Concepts explained very clearly. He is filled with zeal and entertainment. The material covered was in depth and it prepared us well for calculus 3. No matter what that rater below don't know what he or she is talking. Brown explains on the same level like Don and Sultan. Also Math majors do learn. Why not take their classes instead?
Still the best and will continue to be for years to come. Truly he was born to be a Math teacher. you just cant dispute that or take it away from him. Explains clearly one step after another and makes the class fun while doing it. Should get the best professor award every year for his outstanding teaching.Kirby is just phenomenal. Keep it going KB!
This guy is a joker. Easy going class. If u are math major, I won't recommend u to take him. His class gets very lazy sometimes. But for other majors, he is the best math teacher at queens. Just know your stuff and you will get an A.
KB IS THE BEST MATH TECHER AT QC..HE MAKES EVERYTHIN SO CLEAR N EASY TO UNDERSTAND. THE CLASS IS SOO MUCH FUN. HE KEEPS IT INTERESTING.
Well as a computer science major this class is sometimes difficult for the unprepared. His approach to this class is nothing short of amazing. He makes it fun,jokes with students and makes sure you have the idea he is explaining to you. " Do you hear him knocking " is something you will hear throughout the class. I highly recommend taking him.
He is nice and he tells lots of jokes in class. He is patient and he makes everything clear. You will have a lot of fun and learn something from his class. His pet phrase are "DANGER" and "YOU FEEL I'M KNOCKING? LET ME IN!".
KB is the best professor in the math department. Many teachers make you feel like everything is a rush and there is no time to ask questions or review things for a second or third time. KB never does that, and that's why he is so good. He listens to the students. Every professor should take a page out of KB's book.
He is nice and very funny but it gets old after a while especially when you need the topic to be explained. Also never gave a syllabus so you never know what is due or how much your grades are worth.
unorganized. we never even got a syllabus for this class. when I would email him to ask a question, often he would not respond. difficult to understand. pleasant personality but I was not a fan of his teaching style.
Great teacher. Topics and concepts were explained clerly. I would take him again if I had to. He was very funny and he prepared us well for the next level. Exams were homework based. If you do your homework in KB's classs it would be difficult for U to fail. In his lectures you will always hear things like "Step by Step like New Kids on the Block"
This professor is great, he's extremely funny and shows interest on what he is teaching.
Absolutely Queens College Best!!! He always puts the student first. He even helps you in deciding what professors to take for the following semester. DEFINITELY RECOMMEND!
He is without a doubt one of the best teachers i have ever came across. Makes Math seem easy, and at the same time prepares you will with your exams. Though you also have to put effort in, but if you do all homework assignments you will be fine, trust me!
Greattt professor. Hands down. Helps students understand the material and is a fair grader. One test I thought I bombed and ended up getting a 91. Definitely take him, he makes the class enjoyable to go to and you learn a lot during the semester.
had him for precalc at brooklyn college. hands down the most helpful professor in math ever. he will give you whatever help you need as long as you go to class and do the homework. he does NOT pick favorites. he does, however, believe that students who do homework and attend class deserve more leniency. which to me is very fair.
Professor Brown is an okay professor. Compared to Ojakian, however, Brown is god sent, but that says nothing considering Ojakian is not a good professor. Anyway, of course, Queens college is keeping Ojakian; they got rid of Brown. He moved to Florida and will not be teaching in QC anymore. DO NOT take Ojakian!!
The b est teacher ever. No one could replace him for discrete Mathematics. QC did not ge rid of him. Brown accept a job at the University of Florida. Since he is gone all the students taking 120 and 220 are lost. We miss you KB. WE LOVE KB
His lectures mean what is going to be on exam! Literally. Don't miss class. He is very cool in teaching. He doesn't punish you for not attending class. But you punish yourself. You don't use a book in his class. He gives you what to study.
Brown was a great teacher. He really enjoys math. He made everything fun. I would definitely recommend him!
Good guy but I really feel that I didn't learn as much as I should have. It was kind of confusing for me. However, I am having to start from the ground up in math since I didn't have a strong background in it. He will help when you need it. Just be sure to study the homework and do the reviews. He will keep you laughing.
Class Info
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Textbook Required
100%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B
Grade Distribution
Rating Trend
Declining
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1903
5.0
(3)122131
5.0
(1)MATH110
5.0
(2)MAT110
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(1)MATH131CAL
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MATH
5.0
122131
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MATH20
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MAT119
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MAC2312
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