1.7

Kwai Chiu

Mathematics - Queensborough Community College

1.7
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
12%
Would Retake
89
Reviews
1.7
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
1.7
Helpful
1.7
Clarity

12%

Would Retake

89

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

excessive homework over all HORRIBLE

MA119 - 1.0 rating

Lacks care for students

MA336 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

99%

Textbook Required

19%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

C+

95% confidence
Based on 30 grades
Most common grades:
Not sure yet (21)
Drop/Withdrawal (10)
F (8)
Grade Distribution
A(10)B(3)C(2)D(13)F(8)A-/B+(4)
Based on 67 reported grades
Not sure yet: 21
Drop/Withdrawal: 10
F: 8
A: 5
Common Tags
Tough grader (42)
Lots of homework (24)
Test heavy (20)
Skip class? You won't pass. (13)
Lecture heavy (12)
Tough Grader (11)
TEST HEAVY (7)
Hilarious (7)
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5.0

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Reviews (89)
2.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Fail
Jan 27, 2014

Terrible. Not very interested in helping you after class. Gives no extra credit and takes off points for the littlest things on the test even though the answer is right. Never gives review sheets for the test. If you ask him he would say everything youve learned from kindergarten till now. Hes just terrible. counts lateness as half an absence

2.0
5.0
MA128
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 27, 2014

As a person, he is not bad at all. He is not mean but not nice either. But if you depend on the prof. to hand out review sheet for tests, he is NOT your prof!!!

1.0
5.0
MA440
Mar 27, 2014

I would say hes the worst professor ive ever had. if you wanna pass pre calculus just don't take him. he doesn't give review sheets or even quiz's and he doesn't drop the lowest grade as well. even when u ask him a qus about the subject he doesn't give you the right answer. I had an A for math 119 and I might fail this class because of him.

1.0
5.0
MA440
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Mar 28, 2014

He's so annoying. He takes of points for the littlest things on the exams. He don't even call the exams "exams' he calls them parties. He thinks he's funny and he's not. He takes off points on the exam if you didnt solve the question the way he say to and still get the question right. He doesn't care if you know the concept and get the right answer

1.0
5.0
MA440
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
May 15, 2014

He is the worst professor! Do not take him !!! He always goes off topic, doesn't explain things properly and isn't willing to help after class or give you a chance to improve your grades. He doesn't review before tests cause he's lazy. If I fail this semester I'm going to the head because I'm a 3.8 student and clearly he's the problem.

5.0
1.0
MATH441
Mar 14, 2015

He is very responsible and he is there for us whenever we need him. He would be upset and angry if we don't get good grade. He is really an awesome teacher!!

5.0
1.0
MA119
Apr 28, 2015

all his exam is the homework he gave you on the first day of class. easy pass but lots of work. makes the lecture fun and interested

5.0
1.0
MA441
May 20, 2015

Kwai Chiu is terrific! He gives you extra credit by doing the homework in blackboard every Thursday. Don't be late, just have the good attendence and do the homework as many as you can,you will get a good grade. I got A in this semester. There have 4 exams total. Work hard, you will get good grade. He is definitely the best professor I ever had!!!

1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 6, 2015

By far the worst professor I've had in QCC. He calls his tests "partys" and actually puts that on the test "party 1" calling it a party does not make it fun. Cannot understand what he is saying at all, he is not helpful, expects you to understand everything he is teaching and jumps to next section way to quickly.

4.0
3.0
MA441
Grade: A-
May 21, 2015

He's a nice professor once you get to know him. If you have any questions about calculus, see him during his office hours and he's willing to help you out. He just wants you to think and show your work which is very useful in math. Also do all the assignments because he gives extra points (I got 15 bonus points). Study hard and you'll be fine.

5.0
1.0
MA441
Grade: A
Nov 21, 2015

4 Test total, I had him for last spring semester. The class is very easy and i got A. Homework does matters because math is a subject needs a lot of practices. Do the homework ,don't complain, you will be fine. He is a really nice guy, you can always ask for help!

2.0
3.0
MA303
Grade: B+
May 29, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He's okay, he's just annoying and corny. He calls his test parties and the questions songs. He doesn't really answer questions he just beats around the bush. My class started at 8:10 and at 8:10 he starts taking attendance. Show up one minute late and he'll mark you late. You will have a 3 test and then a final, expect homework.

1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 19, 2016

He doesn't care about you as a student. Al he cares about is shoving math down your throat without explaining anything, and then gives smart comments and remarks when you ask for help. I DO NOT RECOMMEND. Any one but him will do! His exams look like another language compared to what you learn.

1.0
4.0
MA441
Grade: C-
Jul 9, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Don't take his class especially in summer, he would not explain clearly to you on each point. And the grade he given is totally based on test grade, so there is no curve , whatever how many effort you pay, he didn't care about that.

1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Rather not say
Nov 1, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He's a good person but his teaching skills are not the best. I get the answer right on test but he shows us a way to do his test and if we don't do it his way then he takes off point. I highly do not recommend this professor.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MA119
Nov 18, 2016
Wouldn't take again

goes off topic a lot n calls his test parties n questions song. He doesn't teach in class when we meet . He had u watch a lecture video of him on YouTube take notes n then gives a lot of homework and only goes over 6/30 the easier ones when u finally meet. A hard grader i had the corr answers and he took off a lot of point bc i didnt do it his way

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MA119
Dec 8, 2016
Wouldn't take again

He's ok as a teacher for those who know and understand math. He rushes through the material and gives little explanation. He's very tough grader. You have to solve the problems exactly like he showed you, otherwise he will take points off. He lacks social skills and is hard to approach. I wouldn't not recommend him.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MA119
Grade: F
Dec 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I took him for a partially online course and it was going great until the first test. There are no review sheets and the material on each test was covered weeks ago so now you have to review about 10 sections of work you finished a month ago for a test. The online part was great for me, lots and lots of homework that took about 3 hours.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MA119
May 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

NEVER teaches in class! always says watch video lecture and goes over a few questions on homework. when you ask to go over something in class he just tells you to come visit him during office hours... HORRIBLE!!!!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
1.0
MA119
Jun 2, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He is awful, if you are struggling and want to ask him a question he tells you to go see him after class rather than just answering your simple question. he gives VERY FEW homework assignments and exams i have no clue what he bases his grades on. he teaches a new topic every day, and he does NOT ever tell you what will be on the test

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
5.0
MA119
Dec 5, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Tough grader, I received a 62 on a test and when I went to the math tutoring center the tutor went over my work and told me I should have received a 90. When I asked the teacher why he was unclear and didn't explain anything to me. always told me to check blackboard. excessive homework over all HORRIBLE!! made everything difficult do not take him

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
3.0
MA441
Mar 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

he is simply terrible, whatever you see on the comments is true except who talks good about him. even though you get the exercise right, he would be criticizing your method.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
3.0
MATH336
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 12, 2018
Would take again

as long as you study hard , you should pass. he grade fairly though. If your answer not accurate, he will take off partial point. no extra credit.

1.0
2.0
MATH440
Jun 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

This prof. Provides clear lectures and isn't bad at teaching you the material. However he lacks care for the students. He doesn't care about you and is really frustrating when it comes to simple questions. Hw is not necessary but he does give you hw for practice questions but i don't think he incorporates them to your grade. Just study alot to pass

Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MA336
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Lacks care for students. He also just lectures and when someone raises their hand to ask a question he gets mad and dismisses them, he does try and be funny however that doesnt help the student succeed in any way. After he finishes class everyone goes straight to the tutor center because he cant teach

Tough Grader
Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MA336
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He is the worst prof I have ever had in my entire life. The material is heavy and if taught correctly the student would get an A, however he doesnt care for the students and does NOT answer any questions so if you want to fail and feel horrible about yourself then take him. Also Im actually doing well in the class so AVOID I mean it.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
1.0
4.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Terrible, currently in the class and his grading makes no sense, he will take off points where there isnt any to take off, if you dont explain the problems in the exams like your talking to a 3rd grader and not a math professor he takes off points. Even if you got the question right and explained it thoroughly in math terms he will take points off.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
2.0
3.0
MA336
May 10, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Just no. not very good at explanations, accept does not help. Seems to get upset if he has to stop and explain.

1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: F
May 22, 2019
Wouldn't take again

he was great at first , but then upon taking the 2nd week of his class, i was completely lost. He doesn't give extra credit, doesn't grade homework, and only counts 4 exam grades + final which counts as like 70%. The worst professor I have ever taken. if you do a problem thats not his way, he will mark it wrong. do not recommend.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA336
Grade: F
May 23, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Prof Chui is not the professor to take if youre in Nursing. He doesn't like to help the students. I raised my hand a couple of times & he ignored me or said you have the book. On test he wants you to do this work his way or youre marked wrong even if the answer is CORRECT.. Then he asks the students if they are happy after his terrible lecture.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
M336
Jul 17, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Unfriendly, doesn't seem to want to answer questions. I would not take him again

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA336
Grade: F
Jul 24, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor ever. He does not like to help the students.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MA119
Sep 12, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Really not a good prof. Gives the vibe he gets upset when you ask a question. Class doesn't help either for students who have math anxiety.

1.0
4.0
MA119
Oct 31, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not friendly at all. No extra credit, doesn't grade homework, only 4 exams and final which is the most grade. Just a bad experience overall.

Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MA336
Dec 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Not good at all. Exams have to be done his way. he's not interested in helping the students pass. Look for anyone else but him.

Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MATH336
Grade: D
Dec 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Difficult class because he doesn't' teach or get s irritated if has to stop to answer questions. Suggests students to go to office but it doesn't help much.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA119
Jan 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If I can give this professor a 0 I would. I wouldnt wish my worst enemy to take this professor. Expects you to learn things his way, if you trying do a problem a different way but still get the answer right he takes off points. Bad bad bad experience. Stay away freshmans.

Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Even if the question is very easy he will find a way to complicate the question. He is extremely rude and expects you to go to the math center for everything and is no help at all. I never usually struggle this much in math but in his class i struggled a lot.

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MA336
May 8, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Hes very inconsiderate. Majority of my class failed. He does not keep you updated about anything. GOOD LUCK if youre taking him youll need it!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MA440
Grade: F
May 24, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Does not review any of the material on exams and expects you to know them. He often get side track during lessons. Do not pick this teacher as a calculus professor you will fail.

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
MA336
Grade: A+
Jun 1, 2020
Would take again

Honestly, i was skeptical about this professors after reading the previous reviews. however, i realized that they were just opinions from people that did not have a good time with him. he's actually a very understanding, fair, caring, and not to mention funny professor. he explains the material well. you just need to try your best and so will he.

Gives good feedback
Respected
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
MA336
Grade: A+
Jun 1, 2020
Would take again

Hes amazing! definetly take him. hes funny, kind, caring and most importantly understanding. if you care, so will he. these other reviews from people probably wanted the easy way out with him but college doesn't work like that. you have to try your best regardless. so take him, he's a good professor for statistics. he's too good!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
MA336
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2020
Would take again

hes so motivating, the first day of class he talked a lot to us but everything he said was so meaningful. he's a really good professor and person when you get to know him. he's also very understanding. if you don't understand something, or if u got a bad grade but u tell him u need help, he's there. very caring and precise. best professor ever.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
MA336
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2020
Would take again

Hes such a cute/funny/caring professor! He started off the first day with such enthusiasm. Hes so understanding and easy going. Whats funny is that he calls exams partys, and the questions on the exams, songs. As in he doesnt consider them as stressful exams, but short questioned exams or partys. Youll understand once u take his class! Lol

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
MA336
Grade: A
Jun 2, 2020
Would take again

YESSS! TAKE HIM WITHOUT A DOUBT. Hes so funny and understanding. Hell repeat himself over and over again. Hes very patient. I dont know why he was rated so bad, most likely because those students did not want to put in effort. Hes such an amazing professor man. I just love how understanding and caring he is, thats all!! Trust me and take him !!

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
MA336
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2020
Would take again

Hes a very great professor when you do your part. very understanding and caring. he will go out his way to explain to you over and over the material. i cant belive he has this much low ratings, some people are not right in the head. if you don't do your part in a class, don't expect the professor to give u a free A either.

Respected
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
1.0
MA336
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2020
Would take again

great professor!

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
MA336
Grade: A+
Jun 16, 2020
Would take again

Statistics is statistics and will be confusing to understand at first. however, with a professor like professor Chiu, you will truly understand what statistics is. he is a very great and understanding professor. he will go above and beyond to help you understand. you just have to do your part because regardless hes doing his part. Def take him!!!!!

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
2.0
5.0
STATS336
Grade: D
Jun 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR ! I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! he is not understanding to students needs especially during this time and does not give extra credit. Grades very harshly and is very rude to the students. He was also very unprofessional and overall didnt care to help students out.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA336
Grade: F
Jun 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

All the good reviews you saw about him was probably him who wrote them. Hes the worst professor ever. Save your gpa as he will fail you regardless. You rather not take Statistics than take him. Im highly disappointed. Very unprofessional. Smh

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA336
Grade: Rather not say
Jun 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This professor is by far the worst teacher I've taken so far in that school. He's very sarcastic and isn't helpful at all. If you want to keep your gpa this isn't the professor for you. I did everything possible in that class and he still failed me so good luck to you all.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
MA336
Grade: B
Jul 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Tests are called parties. If you want to get a decent grade in this class you must do ALL the homework and write down ALL the notes otherwise you will fall behind a lot. Under no circumstance will he give you any extra credit. Getting a decent grade in this class is possible but he really makes you work for it so keep that in mind.

1.0
5.0
MA440
Grade: B-
Jul 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

dont take him. SO MUCH HOMEWORK, impossible to finish unless you have 60 hours free a week. He requires you to take class notes and send it to him. He requires the homework notes as well. He requires you to show your work on exams. He doesnt care if you get the answer right, he will grade your work and not if you got the answer right. Stay far away

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA440
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 23, 2020
Wouldn't take again

the worse teacher that i have ever seen. he took me points in the exam even i have the right answer. his explication is so confusing. he always skip steps and he never allows you to do that in the exam. no extra credits.

1.0
3.0
MA440
Grade: Not sure yet
Jul 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This is one of the worst professors, to be more specific, he really doesn't deserve to be a professor or teacher, what he does is finishing all his "lecture" cause he doesn't care about his students, no matter what subject, it's common that students could have questions but he never answers. Also, he is just making the whole subject much harder.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA440
Grade: B+
Jul 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He tries to be funny by calling tests as parties, and the amount of assignments that I have received is unfair to the students. If you want to get a decent grade in this class, you will have to be present, show work, do all the assignments ON TIME. This is the worst math professor in all of QCC, please save your GPA by not taking him.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
So many papers
1.0
4.0
MA440
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

He ignores your questions if not he doesn't know how to explain it well and makes you feel stupid. Way too much repetitive homework and notes you have to submit that he doesn't even grade even if you submit it early. His whole grading policy is just unfair and makes it feel impossible to pass. Honestly one of the worst professors I've ever had.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA440
Aug 3, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Mr. Kwai Chiu Bon doesn't answer our questions and ignores our chat. When he does decide to answer our questions, he will refuse to answer most questions and make fun of us for not listening, not acknowledging that students are having tech or environmental issues. Doesnt go over test questions, even when majority of us are failing

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MA336
Grade: Not sure yet
Apr 5, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Professor Chiu is my third math professor and so far I do not care for the experience. I have address my home issues to him many times since this is on online and he will not care and belittle you for "not paying attention". I even went to his office hours and he will just keep stating that "you need to pay attention". Not helpful at all .

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
MA440
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 25, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Bad overall and not too helpful. I think he means well but can't explain clearly, doesn't want to help or wants you to do everything. Exams are bad and too much homework.

1.0
3.0
MA440
Grade: A
Aug 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He's an extremely tough grader and assigns a lot of homework, but if you do it in the way he teaches, you'll be fine.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 7, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Actually embarrassing what a joke of a teacher, honestly. Gives an insane amount of homework that is not doable unless you have no life and live off of math. Marks your answer wrong if you dont do it his way even if you get the correct answer. I cant stress enough how bad of a teacher he is. Straight joke.

Lots of homework
So many papers
Tough grader
2.0
4.0
MA121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 26, 2021
Wouldn't take again

If you have him as a professor I would advise dropping the class as it is not worth for the trouble. He checks your notes randomly and gives you a grade for it. He has too many rules to remember and sometimes only state them once. In his class you must show all work and the work can be wrong if you do not do it his way.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH131
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

not a good professor.

Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT I REPEAT DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS!!! You will never pass this class. He makes his tests so hard and doesnt even give reviews for them. Doesnt care if you dont understand the material. Very lazy and thinks hes funny when the whole class is failing miserably. I wouldnt even tell my worst enemy to take this class.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2021
Wouldn't take again

He's the worst Math Professor EVER!!!!! do not take his class. he gives almost 80 questions a week to complete and gives an exam every 2 weeks. he's also a tough grader, if you do not answer a question the way he taught you instead of how you understand it, he'll fail you!

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 21, 2021
Wouldn't take again

THIS IS THE WORST PROFESSOR IVE EVER HAD IN MY ENTIRE EDUCATION YEARS. he will give you a 0 if you dont show the steps to a problem the way he taught you. hes very disrespectful and is very unfair. I WOULD NEVER RECOMMEND EVEN MY WORST ENEMY TO HAVE HIM AS A PROFESSOR !!!! DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS, YOU WILL FAIL NO MATTER HOW MUCH WORK YOU DO!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Test heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA119
Jan 27, 2022
Wouldn't take again

I DO NOT RECOMMEND THIS PROFESSOR. to save your GPA, pls do not enroll in any of Professor Chiu's class. he will fail you if you don't show the steps in the way he teaches it. he gives lectures about non-sense for like half of the lecture. he consider exams as "parties" and give about 80 homework questions due every week & require you to scan it.

Lots of homework
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 7, 2022

This Professor was the worst I've ever taken. Grades harshly, wants every little thing to be perfect, overall not very understanding or generous toward his students.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 9, 2022

THE WORST PROFESSOR I'VE HAD IN MY ENTIRE LIFE!!!!!!

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 23, 2022

WORST MISTAKE EVER. I'm a 3.7 gpa student and had to drop the class. If you don't solve the exam problems using his methods, you don't get the points, even if the answers are correct and you've shown work. Amount of hw is absurd - at least 50-75 questions per night. No makeup exams or points given for makeup hw. He is funny tho I'll give him that.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
1.0
4.0
M336
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2023

This professor get's upset if in the middle of lecture you ask for further explanation. Grades very harshly. Barely gives extra credit and if he does it's not nearly as helpful. Office hrs are a waste of time, will walk out even more lost than before. DO NO TAKE HIM!

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 7, 2023

Real tough grader,gives lot of homework per week

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MA336
Grade: D
Jul 12, 2023

In a word, don't take this professor. He's the worst of worst

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: F
Jul 30, 2023

He is so bad, he failed me on all my exams because I didn't use his methods to answer the questions even though they were correct. I double-checked my answers once I received my exams back and they were right but he still graded them wrong. I don't know how he is still a teacher he is terrible.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Nov 15, 2023

Save your gpa and avoid this class he speeds through lectures doesn't take a moment to pause and ensure everyone is understanding he only deems problems correct if you use his specific method to answer it although you may have been taught other methods to solve it and get the answer correct to him it is wrong, seemingly only his way is efficient.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MA114
Grade: F
Dec 16, 2023

Unless you want to absolutely hate your life, DO NOT TAKE HIM. He rushes through content without making sure students understand. Beware of 2min pop note submissions and a lot of homework. The sole fact that he calls exams "parties", calculators "dancing shoes" and homework ECE "Easy and Constructive Exercises" should steer you away from him!!

Lots of homework
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 28, 2024

I wouldn't be surprised if he was Kim Jung Un in another life. His strict approach to the class is unneeded not to mention his lack of empathy for his students. He's not funny so believe me when I say that little Chinese accent is fooling anyone. Whether you're trying to save your GPA or just taking college algebra, PLEASE, STAY AWAY FROM HIS CLASS

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MA119
Mar 1, 2024

His teaching style is literally "watch this YT video I made and write notes" and "do as I say not as I do". It's funny cause he GRADES those notes with a 0 even after copying everything 1 to 1. When it comes to exams, he will deduct points on answers if you do an equation as said videos AND when you don't do small things like LABELING AN EQUATION.

Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
May 20, 2024

Sometimes I wonder, that as the student a course should more about you than the professor. The man is a narcissist, only care about his self and rules. If you consider it teaching, his style is watch my lecture, teacher y

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MA119
Jun 6, 2024

Please save your GPA and do not take his class if you do not want to risk losing your current GPA right now. Just recently got out of this class for spring 2024, he does not respond to emails, gives a lot of homework to the point you cant even focus on other subjects, tough grader if you don't do how he does the work you wont get full credit.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MA336
Grade: A-
Oct 9, 2024

DO NOT CHOOSE THIS PROFESSOR, he is terrible at teaching , it's like he's just reading facts making it very uninteresting and impossible to learn plus does not care at all about his students , their needs , or questions . He will completely ignore your problems .

So many papers
1.0
4.0
MA119
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 11, 2024

Please do not take this class, he rushed through all the topics and subjects, every class we learn something new. He will rush though and it doesn't matter if you understand or not, he is moving on. Basically watch him do everything on his own.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: B-
Dec 4, 2024

This class was the WORST math experience of my life. Professor Chiu just rambles, barely explains anything. His accent is impossible to understand, although that isn't his fault. Emailed him with questions, no response EVER. The homework was near-impossible. Tests? Don't even get me started. Brutal.. Unfair... I studied for DAYS and still bombed.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 12, 2024

what can I even say, this is the worse professor I've ever taken. Will not answer your emails if you reach out seeking help or clarity, drowns you in copious amounts of homework with no leeway, a harsh grader that does not give any points if you make one mistake. This class is impossible to manage on a normal schedule.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MA114
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 17, 2024

This professor was one of the worst I've had.We received 30-60 unrelated questions nightly and his tests were extremely challenging often requiring knowledge not taught until after the exam.Despite my 100% attendance, he was often upset and stingy toward student making the class unnecessarily difficult. I recommend if you want to pass dont take him

Tough grader
Lots of homework
So many papers
1.0
5.0
STATS336
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Apr 5, 2025

Never take his any class!!!!!!

Tough grader
Hilarious
1.0
5.0
MA336
Grade: Not sure yet
May 14, 2025

Don't ever take this professor unless you really have to, he is all over the place and not organized I regret taking his class because I learnt nothing much he confuses you a lot , listen to the other reviews and don't take this professor I'm sorry I ignored everything others were saying.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MA119
Grade: C
Oct 22, 2025

Grades off of drop boxes that are only open for a few minutes (5) every class, but needs them to be submitted as scanned PDF. Doesn't allow for issues like slow school internet and many PDF sites requiring you to watch ads/taking a long time to load. Doesn't answer questions during lecture, doesn't communicate test dates properly, only lectures.

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
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