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Difficulty64%
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Reviews64%
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“This professor is awful”
MATH700 - 1.0 rating“He's hard, give essay questions instead of multiple choice”
MATH700 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
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100%
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
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MATH9
5.0
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5.0
(1)MATH200
5.0
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MATHM2
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MATH700
4.8
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Reviews (114)
PROFESSOR NYANNIN IS THE BEST PERSON TO TEACH YOU MATH.. HE'S VERY CLEAR AND GIVES LOTS OF PRACTICE. NOT ONLY WILL YOU EASILY PASS HIS CLASS BUT YOU'LL ACTUALLY LEARN ALOT! HE WAS PRETTY FUNNY TOO.. I DEFINETELY RECOMMEND HIS CLASS!! I HATE MATH.. BUT HE MADE IT VERY ENJOYABLE!
PROFESSOR NYANNIN IS THE BEST PERSON TO TEACH YOU MATH.. HE'S VERY CLEAR AND GIVES LOTS OF PRACTICE. NOT ONLY WILL YOU EASILY PASS HIS CLASS BUT YOU'LL ACTUALLY LEARN ALOT! HE WAS PRETTY FUNNY TOO.. I DEFINETELY RECOMMEND HIS CLASS!! I HATE MATH.. BUT HE MADE IT VERY ENJOYABLE! he is greattttt
EXCELLENT Professor! He cares about all of his students passing Math 9 and will help you if you need it. He gives a lot of practice take home tests & homework, and I recommend that you do them because THEY HELP! Read the book, come to class everyday, participate, do the homework/practice sheets he gives out, and you will pass the exit exam.
He goes through his stuff in class really fast so you've got to pay attention, but if you stop and ask questions he'll give you full attention to help. HW everyday isn't mandatory, but he reviews it in class and the practice is so much help. He's very outgoing and gets to know everyone, and actually cares that you pass the final.
He is a great guy who takes his time to explain the stuff to his students and goes the extra mile of giving more practise questions. Great guy with great personnality. Makes class fun and lively. A is a must in his class. If you looking for Math 9, done just go with Kwame..
He is an excellent professor! He takes his job seriously and actually cares for each and everyone of his students. He will do what it takes to make sure you the know the material that is being taught. If math is not an easy subject for you i defenitely reccomend you take his class! :)
He explains math clearly, but he uses forced participation, especially against the struggling students. It really ruined my confidence even more in math.. He also seems to get really mad if you don't know a problem.. So make sure you know the work otherwise you may face feeling ridiculous in front of the class. He gives homework every night.
the best teacher!!!
A VERY GOOD STRONG MINDED PERSON. HE MADE SURE YOU WAS READY TO PASS THE COMPASS
Outstanding professor, explains really well. Cares about his students, made me a better math student and I'm the better for it. Do your homework, pay attention in class and you'll do well. Great disciple if you're weak in math. Highly recommended! Does get any better than this professor
I had him for the fall semester and he's hilarious.. he always have the class laughing.. but most importantly he does care about his students and would stay up all night preparing worksheets for the kids to study from I recommend him as a math teacher!
Excellent Professor!! He really has a passion for teaching and deeply cares about his students and their success. He has a great personality and the class is always interesting. Highly recommend him to everyone!!! He deserves a professor of the year award.
He loves what he does, very fast and helpful. You won't fall asleep in the class. Gives a lot of homework, asks&checks everyone in his classes, tests are not easy, but okay if you study. Im very thankful to him. Great professor. :)
Amazing professor! Very easy going class, he is funny and he helps out if you don't understand the material. He cares a lot for what he does and he cares about his students passing. I highly recommend him!
Very intimidating at first but he's a great professor. Hes huuge on participation and calls on everybody which made it intimidating at first but you get used to it. Doesnt require a teaxtbook either. He really helps if you dont understand, just do the work, participate, and make jokes and your fine.
THE BEST PROFESSOR EVER! If you want to pass math class you must take his class. I took M1 and M2 with him and it was really fun. Hope I'll be in his class for math 20 too!!!!
Hard Professor !! Assigns a lot of work
He is a great teacher! I was terrible at math, and he explained it so well, that i now understand it and find it simple. He does give a lot of homework, but it is great practice for his tests. Got an A. Also, very caring professor, and will answer any question until you understand the concept.
I had this professor for M1 and passed with flying colors so I took him for M2 and he is phenomenal! I believe he teaches you much harder work then the actual final making it SO easy to pass the finals without a problem thanx to him i got a 96 on my final! GREAT PROFESSOR, teaches very fast, does provide alot of homework but def made me smarter!!
I HAVE TO ADMIT I LOVE THIS PROFESSORS CLASS. HE IS THE ONLY TEACHER THAT CAN TEACH ME MATH. HE IS VERY THOROUGH && EXTREMELY CLEAR.HE WANTS THE BEST FOR US.IM SERIOUSLY TRYING TO GET HIM FOR MATH 7 I GUARANTEE ILL PASS.TOOK M2 TWICE FIRST TIME WITH A LADY WHERE I UNDERSTOOD NOTHING. 2ND TIME WITH KWAME AND GOT A 100 ON MY FINAL PASSED WITH A "S"
I HAVE TO ADMIT I LOVE THIS CLASS. HE IS THE ONLY TEACHER THAT CAN TEACH ME MATH. HE IS VERY THOROUGH && EXTREMELY CLEAR.HE WANTS THE BEST FOR US.IM SERIOUSLY TRYING TO GET HIM FOR MATH 7 I GUARANTEE ILL PASS.TOOK M2 TWICE FIRST TIME WITH A LADY WHERE I UNDERSTOOD NOTHING. 2ND TIME WITH KWAME AND GOT A 100 ON MY FINAL PASSED WITH A "S"
I was nervous at first because I'm terrible at math. He made everything so clear to understand. He doesn't check if you do the homework, but it will show on the tests if you didn't do it. Just do the work and keep your mind fresh by practicing a few problems over the weekends. He really cares about his students. He is a one of a kind teacher :)
I hadn't taken math in 4 years, but im glad i did with this professor. Professor Nyanin really cares about his students. He may give a lot of homework, but it will help you in the long run. DO THE HOMEWORK, as it will help you on the quizzes. Dont be afraid to ask questions, he is more than willing to help.
This professor wouldn't let me stay in my seat - he kept on having me do problems on the board. Very good if you want to be prepared for MAT 900. Prof. Nyanin made this class enjoyable and a lot of fun with his real-world examples and jokes.
I would definitely take professor Nyanin again if I needed another math class. Very clear and helpful with the material although he does have an accent but it's not bad honestly. Make sure you get the textbook, you definitely need it. You take 3 tests and he drops the lowest scored one, and then you take the final. Optional hw every night. Take him
I was struggling with the test repeatedly and he was willing to sacrifice his mornings ans afternoons to work with me . He constantly called on me and class and continued to push me to do my best . I went to tutoring for like 5 hours long he was willing to work with me until i got it . I ended up passing with an A-! Great Math teacher
He wasn't that bad but he teach really fast and most of the time it not clear at all He is kind of hard it hard to catch all the information he teach
I found Professor Nyanin to be very nice and very helpful. He was tough to keep up with and gives lots of assignments. I dropped his class but he continues to offer free help when I've run into him on campus. I would say he's a great instructor to have as long as you do the work.
He teaches well however he is a critic of everything and spends allot of class time on issue that really are not math related. But when he does focus on the math he does a good job at ensuring you obtain the information. Be very very very patient.
He's hard, give essay questions instead of multiple choice. He randomly calls on people & if you don't have the right answer, he'll embarrass you. It seem like he gets a thrill out of embarrassing his students. I wouldn't recommend him, because of him, I'll have to come back after graduation.
He's a Great professor in which knows how to teach, he's a great teacher if you wanna learn. he's clear, funny, but very strict.
Initially I took him because of his ratings. He's a good math teacher, yes this is true however he is MEAN! If you do not like being randomly called on, do not take this class. Also, if you do not like essay questions do not take this class. He teaches retivily quickly and moves on whether you know it or not. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone.
when i first took his class i was very annoyed he gave tons of homework and i did not like it BUT he is the only person to ever get me to understand math he always said you have to practice math to understand it and he is totally correct hes the absolute best guy you can take even though hes a pain
Math R300 great teacher. He moves through content quickly but DO NOT be shy to ask a question. HE WILL make sure you understand! He does not like smaller questions taking up a lot of time (i agree), but if there is time left near the end of the period he will explain deeper, just remind him. VERY UNDERSTANDING TEACHER. He knows how you think.
He is super. Just do your HW and you will pass!
He is great!! Do your HW and participate and you will pass.
A great professor, really cares about his students and wants them to succeed. If you need help you should def go to his office for some tutoring.
At first - I thought i would not understand him, because he speaks very fast and english is not my native language. But that was wrong impression. This professor is great! His classes are very interactive and he gives great reviews. I am very bad at math usually, but got A+ with him! Highly recommend him!
This guy is one of the best math professors at kingsborough! Definitely an asset to the school. Very outgoing and explains everything so well. He's also a very funny guy!
Please don't take him he doesn't help his students
Nice nice
This man will make you understand Math even though he might diss you in the process but he's a great prof and a part time comedian. Very funny guy who picks on everyone good laughs. Practice makes perfect is his motto & he is correct, only way to understand math is by practice lots of HW, quizzes & notes. He's not boring & he will help if needed.
Prof Nyanin is great! He comes off very intimidating and rude cause he aggressively calls on people you learn he really cares. I was about the drop the class the first 2 days cause he was intimidating but thank god I didnt, hes awesome. You need to do the homework in order to understand, and ask questions. If you take notes, you should do fine
He is very loud and aggressive teacher. You can't really ask questions because he will put you on the spot and keep going. He does not help students. He does not review the next day and no review before test. You have to buy textbook, gives so much hw to ruin your week end. My worst experience with a teacher
He can come off a bit intimidating but please DO NOT let that deter u. I had him for math2 & then sought him out for math 4! He's an EXCELLENT prof the only times I got A's in math were in his classes. He gives a lot of hw but nothing hard & he will help you however he can if he sees even the slightest effort on your part even staying after class!
I calmly wont take him again. That's all.
Honestly, he's a smart guy... His problem is that he is not helpful, teaches too fast, gives struggling students a hard time, will refuse to help you and is just an all around jerk. It's too bad too if a nicer and more helpful teacher had his smarts, you'd have the perfect teacher. But instead it's given to a man that's terrible at being a teacher.
He's a great professor I took him in the summer and he really pushes you to the max. Just don't be lazy he credits effort he's incredibly funny
Took him during the winter semester:He gave 3 tests &drops the lowest grade + final; extra credit was given on every exam but the final. He gave a lot of homework,but honestly it was very helpful. If you don't do the homework& participate (doesn't give you a choice) you wont pass. AMAZING PROFESSOR, takes some time to get used to him and his jokes
Professor Nyanin truly does care for his students, especially when he sees them trying. Expect homework every night but just know it's in your best interest. All three tests, and the final is cumulative, with the lowest test grade being dropped. There's always a chance for a 10-pt extra credit question at the end of all tests, except the final.
He is not a very good teacher, he's smart but not very reasonable and is mean, like super crazy strict and gives people who are struggling a hard time.
Look, I gave professor a horrible rating. However, I wish I could take it back because he really is challenging us and he making sure we understand and also grasp his work. If you got problems in math, get a tutor. first of all, he's aggressive. Second, he gives a million question that all are completely mind boggling. Study and do homework.
amazing professor
Hilarious, clear grading criteria 3 tests lower grade drop, very fast, lots of homework,participation matters.
He will most definitely make you work hard to pass. He gives homework every night and it will be a lot of problems to solve. He tries to get through the criteria as quickly as possible- teaches up to 3 new topics a day. Will not check the homework, but still expects you to do it. There will be "pop quizzes" every day which isn't really "pop" worthy
Professor Nyanin is the best Math professor I have ever taken, he does make you work hard but its the best interest of you, he gives a lot of homework but doesn't grade them but it'll be smart to do them( you'll understand the work better) participation matters do they homework and his class would be a piece of cake
he made me to love and understand math! He is very funny and if u coming in a bad mood to his class he will deff change it:)) Easy quiezes and tests!
This professor is amazing. He made me love math! I wasn't bright at all in Math EVER! In his class i loved doing the homework using his methods. Just do the homework it helps a lot... and you'll get 100s like I did. Plus he is super funny. You might feel skeptical on the first few days of class but trust me you will look forward to his class!!!
He is a very good person, but when he teaches, he doesn't explain the material as much as review it. He went quickly, but at the end, if you work a bit, you'll get it.
This professor is awful. He rushes through the material like crazy. Doesn't care what the students have to say. Always assigns too much homework every single night. He expects his students to show their work but when the students actually do, he denies it claiming it wasn't done right. Do not take this professor. He doesn't respect his students.
i had him for Math900. He is the professor that you can learn math alot from. He's great at teaching and super clear with his material. But his class does require some work to get an A.
WORST PROF IVE EVER TAKEN.I dont know how he has a 4 Please listen to this review!!He makes fun of students in a horrible way.I went to the chairman of the math department & the dean. He marks u wrong on questions u get right on tests! You've been warned.
For the love of god run. He rushes through lectures and won't answer questions which is his job. Reported this teacher and Met with math department to change my grade. They agreed that he is A DISGRACE. He makes fun of students and made a girl cry by commenting on her weight.
not the best he doesn't take the time to explain. and teaches at a rushed pace.
My first day for his lecture was fun and from there I was completely scared lol!! I got the hang of who he is as a professor and did all required work for his course. It's important to do the hw and put it on the board and there's a possibility your hw is added as extra credit on one of your exams. He's funny at times but takes class seriously.
If ur reading this - ur lucky. Horrible!!! Avoid at all costs!!! The worst accent and hand writing. Rushes thru topics, wont answer questions. Got the first B with this guy.
He's the man!
I had Pro. Nyanin for M100. First he's a very caring professor, if you don't understand you can go to him and he will help you. He's help me with M100, M200, R300. Practically every semester that I had math I went to him for help and tutoring. Even if it meant coming in early before his classes. I would have never passed this math classes w/o him.
Great professor! He cares about his students and breaks down everything to make you understand the topic completely. Expect lots of homework which he reviews with the whole class on the next day. He gave us 3 tests and he dropped the lowest grade. I also liked the fact that he made us all participate in class and at that same time he is funny!
He is a dedicated Mathematics professor who takes teaching very seriously. He teaches very clearly and proficiently! He is very funny and creates a family environmental setting in the classroom. If you really want to learn math and take it serious, take his class and he will make math very clear and understandable for you.
He is a great professor, he cares and hes super funny. Please dont be turned off by some of the reviews. Honestly if youre lazy, want to be treated like a baby and have things handed to you then dont take this class. He can be intimidating at first but you must go to class and if you do the homework as assigned its impossible for you to fail.
Lots of Homework but he doesnt grade homework. Makes you feel dumb if you dont know the answer. Doesnt explain if you have a question and he has moved on.
Professor Nyanin is THE BEST! At first I thought he was too aggressive but he cares about his students and wants everyone to pass. He's big on attendance so try not to miss classes. He loves to call on students to make sure they understand the topic so be ready to be put on the spot. His homework is pretty simple. He's honestly AWESOME!
AWFUL-AWFUL-AWFUL-PERIOD! DOES NOT NEEED TO TEACH ANYWHERE!! BEWARE..
He is seriously AMAZING. I am someone that could only do the plain basics add, divide, etc. Prof Nyanin made it POSSIBLE for me to actually understand math and how it works. He breaks everything down. Listen, if youre lazy and dont come to class and dont do the hw you just wont make it. Put in the effort and youll pass no problem.
I had professor nyamin for m2 and he was great.. lots of homework but it help you to understand the math problem . I would have rake him again if he was teaching R3 but I will take him in M9
Great professor, expects his students to know any material he teaches. Tests are multiple choice but he wants to see all work, no such thing as partial credit, either you show work and get the right answer or get the question wrong entirely. In class will randomly select people to answer questions. Final was a cakewalk compared to his normal exams.
Very good;)))
Okay so this guy gave me anxiety because he teaches material fast (maybe because I took him in the winter). I somehow managed to get an A- but I worked my butt off for it. The good thing is he does give reviews , and the school offers tutoring which I attended. If you aren't going to put in effort don't take him you will fail. He's very sarcastic.
At first, I thought he acted a little strange and couldn't really understand him from his accent but you eventually get used to it. Overall, he is very helpful to many students. He gave homework but didn't grade it because he believed that it will show our progress by itself, and it was true. Great teacher, online and in-person.
I took professor nyamin for m2, and he was great, he is so good I have to take his class again for m9 and if he is teaching statistic I will take his class again. He make sure you know how to work out math problem. He likes participation so be prepare to be call upon. Take his class and you won't regret it
I haven't been in a Math class for 10 years ��, and I was really bad at Math. But I ended with a A+! Mr Nyanin is a great professor, he teaches do everyone can understand.
This professor is awful. He never showed up for office hours, he didn't help, and he didn't offer extra credit. He never clearly explained the problems well enough and he didn't care about whether his students passed or fail. I wouldn't recommend this professor at all.
Was very difficult. He doesnt help or teaches anything. Rather hell give u a bunch of hard math problems that he never teaches. Has no lecture videos no nothing. Just gives work and if u make one mistake showing ur work he takes all the points off. His tests are difficult and are very confusing because he never teaches anything.
I've taken many professors at Kingsborough and this is by far the worst professor I've ever had. He goes over things way to quickly and wants you to show work for questions you don't know. If I don't know the answer, how do I show work for that. If you have the option to take literally ANYONE else. Take it.
He is an amazing professor who is always available if you have questions. I had him for a short winter session 2021, so overall it was quick, not easy. But he is sweet and helpful. I was so bad in math at school and I wish he were my teacher back then. Be ready to work hard and practice a lot but you should be fine with this professor. He is good!
Prof. Nyanin, was unique professor. I would not take his classes again. He is a strict, to the books professor, far from flexible. Penalizes you for everything Fall 2020!!1
he was really nice and as long as you watch his lectures, you will be able to understand the homeworks and tests. he made long lectures videos but you do not need to watch all them completely (i skipped through some parts sometimes). he answers emails at reasonable times too
He is amazing professor. I enjoy all the lectures. And professor is understanding.
Great professor, very respectful and always encouraging us to learn more and our best, as long as you read the book and learn the concepts youre good
AVOID TAKING THIS PROFESSOR. HE ALSO DOES NOT TAKE HIS TIME TO EXPLAIN PROBLEMS INSTEAD HE RUNS THROUGH A PROBLEM. YOU'LL SIT THERE WONDERING HOW HE GOT THE FINAL ANSWER. IT'S HORRIBLE, IF YOU'RE TAKING MORE THAN 3 CLASSES A SEMESTER AVOID THIS PROFESSOR YOU'LL SPEND HOURS TRYING TO FIGURE THINGS OUT BECAUSE HE DOESN'T EXPLAINS.
He doesn't give extra credit for anything not even partial credit on a test even if you are so close to the answer. If you have no time for this class then you will fail.
professor Kwame is very nice and lively, his class is interesting and he explains well and makes sure you understand. I will recommend always
Professor Nyanin is a great teacher. Very clear and explains everything to the max. Lectures are long but it is just to prepare you. I considered dropping this course several times but got through it. As long as you put the time and work in, you will be okay. I recommend him because he really does care about his students and wants you to pass.
I had this professor last semester and I am strongly advising anyone who is needing to fulfill there M900 credit to look for any other professor. It feels like you are in a prison cell attending his classes, he wants the best for you but will put you through what feels like living hell. His criticism and humor can sometimes come across as harsh.
Why is this professor forcing students to do problems? Even if you know how to do problems it does not matter because everything apparently must be in this way and just screams at you with negative comments because something is not done his way. At this point I don't even listen to a word he says anymore because its all degrading and false.
Professor Nyanin has been excellent. He has a way of lecturing and breaking down the material to make it very easy to understand. It would be great to be in his class for all the math courses after math900. He lectures through practice, so you will love the class if you love solving problems rather than the professor just reiterating the theories.
At first he'll come off as harsh, but he just wants the best for you. Our class was interactive and fun and we got a break between every class. Practice a lot and you'll be fine. I'm moving from a 25% to a 95%.
For about 80% of the course I hated professor Nyanin. I found him abrasive and mean. That was until I learned the course and taught myself everything in spite of him suggesting I cheated. Then I realized that he just wanted me to learn and it worked. I just took the final and I'm expecting an excellent grade because I studied my butt off.He cares.
Professor Nyanin is very attentive to his students from Day 1 and calls on all students to solve problems throughout class to ensure everybody understands the math problem and how to solve it. Provides extra help to any student and responds to emails within a timely manner to ensure all students pass with a good grade. Great Math professor overall.
Bravo! Excellent Professor. Study hard and you will be ok. Professor Nyanin taught me a lot in Math. Really very caring and knowledgeable.
Struggled with a confusing course, bad professor, strict grading. Dropped it. Hoping for a better math course next time.
kind and push you to do better , he goes over things quick so just make sure to study at home
This is a good professor. He is available and willing to help with any work you may have issues with.
Passionate about math and wants his students to be confident in the work but he can be a bit rough around the edges, if you follow his advice as well as get a tutor if needed, you will be fine
He does a lot he prepared
Kwame is an engaging professor, but his teaching style doesn't suit everyone. Definitely do the readings and practice problems - Unstuck ai's quizzes were a lifesaver for me. Attend class, as missing out can make the material tough to grasp.
Great Professor! Probably one of the best math professor in Kbcc. I will say, he sets you up for success but it's up to you if you want a good grade. The material is given to you and if you don't study you won't pass. But he's a great Professor.
Professor Nyanin is the best math instructor I have ever had. He is not only knowledgeable but also humorous, making his class engaging and enjoyable. He explains every question clearly. If you actively participate in his class, there's no need to worry about the final exam, as it's much easier than what you've learned throughout the course
Terrible experience. Worst professor you could have at KBCC
Horrible didn't understand anything especially his writing didn't make sense all
Doesn't use Brightspace. He makes you buy a textbook but doesn't assign reading it. I felt like I wasted money on the textbook. He doesn't give enough time on tests. He talks very fast and doesn't write neatly. For office hours, he was only available for one hour once a week. A TI-30X calculator was also required but wasn't specific on which one.
Professor Kwame can Be a Tough Cookie, but he comes from a Good Place, He will defiantly Call on you Even if you don't now it , He Teaches very Fast so take this class if you're a fast learner. he does not babysit or does he wait for you to catch up he can be harsh but thats just his back ground ...... But its a Fast pace environment so be ready
This Professor will call on students to participate in class. Such as answer questions or explain a formula. If you have a problem with authority, then this class may not be for you. This professor is nice and encouraging as long as you keep up on your work and study this class should be a walk in the park.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
96%
Textbook Required
44%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.70 avg changeRatings by Course
MATH9
5.0
(3)ASAAES
5.0
(1)MATD06D
5.0
(1)MATHMATH
5.0
(1)MATH200
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MATHM2
5.0
MATH700
4.8
M7
4.3
M1ANDM2
4.0
MATH4
4.0