Very good at getting the point across visually first. He makes good analagies between the calculus of things and how the real world works visually and physically. I would recommend this teacher for an easy A. I got a D in this class at SJSU, now A.

Somewhat of a confusing teacher, but once you get used to him he is pretty good. very dry sense of humor, and very deliberate in everything he says. overall, not bad... i would take him again.

Gives above avg lectures but sometimes loses step with class. Usually doesn't collect homework. Gives avg Tests. Does do popquizes. If you Study and know your stuff you will get an A. I think he has a great sense of humor.

I have no idea what the people on here are talking about. His lectures are outstanding, and he makes sure people know what they are doing. I guess the others were too shy to raise their hand. The one thing about Lalu is he CARES about the students.

I hated math, but ended up liking this class. great person with a kind heart. He brings math into the real word. I thought he kept the class well prepared for exams. No trick questions, and lots of intersting tangents. Very mindfull teacher.

I thought he was a great teacher. He was punctual and informative, and if you worked on the homework and had a question about any of the material, he was glad to answer it in class so everyone could benefit. Would take a class with him again for sure.

I really liked Lalu, he's one of my favorite instructors so far at Cabrillo. He may seem strange to some student but he has good intent, and he tells what he expects you to know for the test and class in general. Definitely recommend.

Very cute, and very smart. Excellent class, homework, and calculator instruction.

Lalu is the man. Great lectures, challenging homework and exams, and an all-around good guy. Genuinely interested in the performance and opinions of his students. Recommended.

This guy is awesome. His class was painless if you made a reasonable effort to do the work.

I like Lalu. He is my favorite math teacher from another planet. Plus, he tells you what is going to be on the test. How can you fail?

ok so he's a lil weird, sometimes has BO, and wears jerseys to class... he is still THE BEST MATH TEACHER I'VE EVER HAD IN MY LIFE! I had a serious mental block when it came to Pre-calc and I ended up ACING it. I felt he taught from a students perspective rather than as a teacher which worked for me really well. totally recommended

This class is not hard by any means. He does a complete review of precalculus, literally tells you exactly what problems will be on tests, and goes over each of those problems the day before. He gives alot of partial credit. He doesnt collect homework. Just show up, do homework, listen and ask questions, and you will get an A.

HE WAS A GREAT TEACHER FOR ME. HE EXPECTS YOU TO DO THE HOMEWORK (WHICH HE DOESN'T COLLECT). IF YOU DO THAT AND ATTEND CLASS, IT'S FAIRLY EASY. HE TELLS YOU WHAT IS ON THE EXAM BEFORE YOU HAVE IT. SHARING A TEXTBOOK WOULD WORK. HE USES A GRAPHING CALCULATOR WHICH YOU ARE ALLOWED TO USE DURING TESTS SO YOU DON'T MAKE SILLY MATH ERRORS.

i liked lalu. very interested in what he taught. his lectures were interesting and never boring. he was very picky and precise (in a good way). doesn't collect homework but does do pop quizes. does not appreciate when people miss a lot of class. overall a very interesting teacher, worth taking if you are self-motivated.

Lalu is a great teacher and his class if very interesting. He explains problems using real life examples which makes it fun. Very straight forward about what you need to do for his class. Pretty much tells u what's in the exams the day before. Highly recommend taking his class if you are self motivated, ask questions and work with others.

Lalu can be a wierdo but he is very smart. He doesn't collect the homework but you should do it anyways.

Like with anything, Lalu is a teacher that you're either going to like or to hate. He's definetely not the teacher for anyone, Ipersonally liked him as a teacher because I learn best when I can apply what i'm learning to real life situations and he's great at providing those. You definetely have to have had some experience in the class before thoug

Lalu is the best math teacher I have ever had. The negative comments have come from those that didn't have what it took to pass his class. I saw it myself; at least 10 people had to drop cause they were failing but if you commit and try there is no way you wont pass. If you like teachers that relate the material to the real world you will love him!

Definitly a love or hate type of teacher. i don't get math at all and he was able to explain it well enough and make it interesting enough for me to get an A. if you can't pass his class then ask for help cause he will help if you ask unlike other teachers (B.Krein)that won't even bother. do the homework as well, it helps on tests and quizs

It is true, he talks about everything BUT math sometimes. But he is an AWESOME TEACHER!!! he loves math, and i hate it. However i ditched 5 classes and currently have a passing grade. He will answer questions, and he is very helpful. I actually felt belittle asking questions thanks to the people in my class. But whatever, he is a great teacher.

he looks like mr.clean he does go off on tangents but his class is probably the easiest math class i have took. do the homework..he doesnt collect it but its essential. he lets you know exactly what kind of problems will be on the test. it should be hard NOT to pass his class

He's definitely an interesting teacher. Super clear and very proficient at what he does. Knows how to explain things wonderfully. Sometimes I do get the feeling he hates most of us, but I think that's just the way he talks. Would recommend him for any math class because at the end of the day I learned everything I needed and didn't feel handicapped

This class is very easy with a teacher like Lalu. He is very clear and extremely helpful. I would definitely recommend Lalu for any math class.

Fair grader. Do your homework. Prone to tangents but the dude knows his stuff. If you just listen to what the heck he tells you and do your homework you will do fine. If you do not understand something ask him for clarification during office hours. Fair professor, easy class if you stay on top of things.

Awesome,organized and takes his time explaining. Tells you exactly what is on the exams. Process more important than answers. The class was really straight forward. Personality isnt the nicest, a bit intimidating. Only ask questions if you're bold. Listen to directions, do some homework,and you really wont have any questions.

I'm glad the class is over, but it wasn't as bad as i was expecting after reading all his reviews. It's a pretty basic class if you keep up with the speed. hmwk isnt collected, he litterally tells you exactly whats going to be on the test ( 4 tests & a final). He also grades you on your thinking process and not the answer which is nice.

Dr. Simcik is very reliable. He will always do what he says. He doesn't cancel classes and he gets test results back to you by the next class. He weeds out the clowns from class very quickly and the students who are serious get his undivided attention.

He is a great teacher. Grades fare and tests are straight forward. He doesn't like reviewing problems he finds simple so you may need to visit MESA for those. This is not an easy class by all means but Lalu did his best to not over complicate it which is why i rated him highly.

Sets out expectation from the beginning. Encourages student to become independent learners. Willing to help during office hours. Demands respect. Integrates topics with real world examples. Artsy.

Lalu is a great professor for math. His tests are straight forward and nothing is unexpected. He literally tells you what will be on the test you just need to make sure to do enough homework to know you have your stuff down. He is a perfectionist though. He will nit pick little imperfections on take home assignments. Overall good professor.

I like that he won't stand for people's bs. He's there to teach the people who want to learn not just get credit. His tests are more than fair. Nothing is asked that makes you think a step beyond the topics in covered in class.

I had Lalu for Math 152 (Inter. Alg.) If you are planning on taking higher level math, he is probably a good choice for you. Personally I'm not, but I still found his class fair, though not exceptionally easy. There are no surprises on the tests, and that is nice. He seems well traveled.

Lalu is my favorite math teacher: smart, funny, engaging and really loves math . He'll often add extra material that will help you in later courses (eg, row reduction in Ma152). He can be intimidating at times, which explains many of the low ratings below. However, I've never had a math teacher that was more explicit about what will be on exams.

Lalu is a great teacher and he prepares you for future math. He likes more conceptual math rather than applications, so there werent very many word problems. He is a very chill dude that forms a nice relationship with the class. And he NEVER collected hw, which i guess could be bad for some people. but i liked it.

Lalu is hands down one of the best math teachers I have ever had. He can be a bit eccentric at times but, that is his attempt to inspire. I would recommend him without hesitation.

Engaging, amusing, intelligent... quirky. Does not collect/check homework. All exam material taken from homework! No study guides, no notes on exams. Free PDF textbook! Friendly, funny, and engaging with an entire class, a little stiff one-on-one.

He is definitely a cryptic teacher but if you have taken before you should know that. way, but I mean who doesn't. He will not collect homework so it's up to you to decide whether you would like to pass or not. He is helpful but he will recommend you see him during office hour but then again no need to slow down the whole class for just one person

His lectures were well thought out. He often takes the time to make sure students are understanding the lecture and paying attention by making them finish his sentences. He also takes the time to illuminate points in his lecture where the class should have an "aha" moment. However, he makes many mistakes with simple algebra during his lectures.

He doesn't drop your lowest test score. Gives pop quizzes but, they're like 3 questions; if you do the homework you'll pass! Homework is not collected. Tests are somewhat hard but, again if you follow his test guide and do similar problems you'll pass. You know what to expect on tests! Right down everything he puts on the board.

Lalu was the one math teacher I've had that really made the subject understandable. He is an honest grader and is clear of his expectations. He provided an online copy of our textbook so that's one less expense.

One of the best teachers I've ever had. He sincerely cares if you pass or fail and does not hesitate to tell you if you're heading down to rock bottom. Four exams and a final, the first two don't require as much as the last two. The final requires a ton of studying. He cracks old jokes, but if you try to get them they're actually funny. 9/10

Great teacher! Math 5A is among the most challenging classes And yet lulu managed to explain it in a way that is very easy to understand. A Huge majority of your grade is compromised of Exams however this is a good thing since the exams are straight forward and VERY SIMILAR to the pop quizzes, in class examples, and the homework.

Lalu relates the subjects to real life examples, and I found that to be super helpful. He made math interesting, and was one of the reasons I decided to pursue it. He assigns homework but does not collect it, but I highly recommend doing the work (at least the parts you feel unsure about) anyway because, well, this is math class after all.

Lalu is really smart, but sometimes he just doesn't do enough examples on the board for you to really get a good grasp on some of the concepts. He doesn't provide study guides, but instead he gives a list of priority topics which have seemed to be very accurate so far in the first three exams. Overall, I thought that Lalu was a pretty good teacher.

He is the embodiment of a "dad joke". He provides a free textbook and does not require HW so it is really up to you to practice. but it also doesn't make you stressed about turning in something could be review for you. Tests easy and very clearly explains what he expects you to do. One point off for saying rhetorical questions and waiting for ppl.

Despite his corny jokes, I thought Lalu's class was easy to follow. As long as you try to keep up with the material, you'll be fine. He seemed like a real nice guy just trying to spread his love for math. Grading is only from the test grades, which was nice, because it leaves it entirely up to the student if they want to do well in the class.

**Uses free textbook!** Lalu is unlike any math teacher I have had previous. His teaching style was one that is grounded in the concepts. He cuts through a lot of less useful mathematical material that other teachers make you learn. He gives the big picture and lets you engage your imagination to solve.

I've taken a lot of calc classes through UC and AP and I thought he was the best math professor I've had yet. He genuinely cares about his students and wants everyone to get an A or at least pass. He always takes time to answer questions and make sure you understand the material. There are pop quizzes but if you keep up with the HW you'll be fine!

If you are someone who struggles with conventional teaching styles, this guy is for you. the way he teaches is honestly so refreshing bc even when he's in "im in sweats and dont give a f" mode he still genuinely loves the math and believes in you. Another thing I liked about Lalu is tha the halo effect doesn't work on him so just be yourself.

Lalus a decent professor, a little sporadic but you'll definitely learn your stuff. Pop quiz almost every class, randomly assigns turn ins, and goes off topic CONSTANTLY. His exams are almost identical to his in class examples so make sure to go over them before exams more than the textbook hw.

I really liked Lalu for this class. He gives extra homework beyond what's necessary, but if you do those challenging problems the tests feel easy. He tells you exactly what will be on an exam, gives you necessary formulas, and if you practice and study they're very straightforward! Never felt like anything came out of the blue. Nice guy

Lalu is incredibly forthcoming and specific about precisely what will be on exams. If you take good notes you'll do great.

I have had Lalu's classes for 3 semesters (MATH5A, 5B, & MATH7) Show up to class (zoom)and TAKE NOTES. Online sections are taught synchronously and require you to be on zoom ALL of the examples he gives can and will be on his exams. You know exactly what to expect on his exams. I recommend Lalu for all your math classes.

He's an incredible success; doctorate in applied mathematics from Berkeley, Air Force veteran. Always clear in the lecture, very easy to follow. Has "a" when the Bucks won the championship, for example days & "b" days, but good guy.

Lalu is my favorite professor. I love Lalu so much. I have fantasies about being Lalu.

You will love him or hate him. He's an unusual teacher, it took some time for me to adjust. He's very straight with you, 0 confusion on why he's teaching the way he is + what's on tests. He falters in terms of helping students, instead redirects to the STEM and MLC instead of pulling aside. Sick policy is rigid and unforgiving. Great to talk to.

Lalu was an intriguing person. He does not grade homework, but it is intended for review (makes sense). There are some weekly quizzes designed to assess whether you are truly studying or not (I loved this idea because it would motivate me to actually study). Tells you exactly what will be on exams, which is amazing. Fair and sincere.

He doesn't grade homework, it's instead used as review. He uses pop quizzes based on the homework to benchmark your understanding. His tests are excellently designed, he's amazing at giving exactly 60 mins of questions. He respects your abilities and doesn't give underhanded problems. Each exam has an assigned long problem which is graded.

I've taken three separate math classes taught by Lalu over the years, including elementary algebra, calc 1, and calc 2. A lot of students seem to be dissatisfied with his philosophical ramblings and historical tidbits, personally I love them and I think they help ground the material. He's a fair grader and as long as you do the work you will pass.

If you care about learning you will love him

Lalu is a tough but fair professor. His exams are well-designed, and he's great at preparing you for them. Try using Unstuck ai alongside the textbook - it really helped me stay on top of the fast pace.