Class isn't finished yet, but, it seems that everyone likes him. He's all about working problems the entire class time. He moves around the entire room dividing his time equally. Very helpful with a very nice attitude! I don't think anyone would regret taking him.

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I hate math sooo much!! but seriously... he made it as easy as it could be for me. He smiles all the time, is very smart and had a good way of presenting material. He is so sweet and he really cares that his students do well. =) I will definately take him again for pre calc in a few semesters.

Very nice professor. Although he may make a few writing errors on the board once in a while, they are only minor mistakes that don't take away from the lesson and his knowledge about Statistics. He is always willing to help and answer questions. Tests are very fair, as well as the curves! Has very neat handwriting too!

not a very good teacher, but his class is easy. He considered an 80% A. woot woot! also, i got only 2 A's and 1 F on his test, but i ended up with an A in the class.

great math teacher... curves grades and tells you exactly what he expects no tricks on his exams either. highly recommened

Obviously, I was not amazing in mathematics. He made math seem so easy, and it was. His lectures were very clear and understanding. Amazing teacher. I have never had a math teacher so good in my life. I really liked him. I DEFINITELY RECOMMEND HIM. :)

Gr8 Teacher!

Highly recommended!

I love him...

Since I took a non-college level class, this class was easy. However, it seems like he is not that great on upper level classes such as MATH 10 and MATH 2.

Easiest class ever! Quizzes were open book AND notes. A range was 85% up!!

Took him Summer for Calc 3A. Although this class was very hard, i enjoyed is teaching style. Class had about 40 students first day and about 15 at the final. scale: 60%=C,70%=B,85%=A. 5 tests and final. numerous pop quizzes. every test was curved significantly. final was VERY long. hw 15%, quizzes 10%, final 25%. he's a nice guy.

At first he was very hard, and confusing, but after you get use to his style, you'll do fine. Do all homework, try hard, don't skip any classes and you'll be fine.

so i took math 10 2yrsago, & it was probably one of the easiest classes i've taken. he's very straightforward about what he wants you to know for his quizzes/etc. at first i was intimidated by other ppl's ratings, but his mistakes don't have a negative impact on the material he's teaching, you can correct him. he's very approachable and nice!

Pretty hard class. More so because of the types of problems and the way he grades. Lots of hw, be prepared to spend the time on it. 15 point grading scale, so 85=A, 70=B, 60 is passing so that helps some. Only take him for math2 if your really good at math, otherwise you will fail.

He has a knowledge, he cover everything, he might be though but he teaches a lot of info,

I took him last fall for math 2... he knows his stuffs.. and he teach pretty well.. I love the way he explained everything. but u need to put an effort on the homework. the homeworks help ur grades in that class.. not really recommend him if u never take any math classes before. this class need really good algebra and familiar with trig.. the final

In the beginning, the class seemed way too easy for me and he was really slow at explaining (which is something I wasn't used to). Towards the end the material was very hard and I had always aced math classes and this time I got a B mainly due to the fact that he actually GRADES the homework (which really sucks). I wouldnt recommend.

HIS CLASS WAS MY FIRST SEMESTER AT THIS SCHOOL. HAVE TO STUDY HARD TO GET A. BUT VERY HELPFUL FOR NEXT STEP COZ MATH8 WAS NOT MY GOAL. IF U TAKE MATH11,3A,3B AFTER MATH8, U SHOULD TAKE HIS MATH8. CLASS IS NOT EASY BUT FOR SURE YOUR MATHMATICS SKILL GOING UP

I will never take any his class!Worst math professor I have ever met. I just finished his math3B in summer. We have quizzes every class,which included at least one chapter material. We had test every two weeks. All of quizzes,tests, exams were just hard!They were just hard!It was a summer class, please.

He is a great teacher, he makes sure to stop periodically and make sure students understand the material. If you were to ask a question he would eagerly answer it for you. The quizzes that he assigns weekly are really helpful in making sure you stay on top of your studies. Give the oppurtunity I would take more classes with him.

$30 workbook was missing a chapter and had a dozen incorrect answers in every chapter. No partial credit on 6 exams and final. No nonsense professor that powers through material efficiently as soon as class starts. No jokes, no stories, just math. Pretty good lecturer in that regard and uses tablet well. Other than his WB errors he's pretty good.

One of my favorite teachers. yeah, I agree his teaching isn't amazing, but he is truly preparing you for what high-level universities will be like. Instead of giving boring calculations and handing you an A, he makes you actually use your brain! To cut it short, Take his class if you value learning, stay away if you want to keep your GPA.

Took eight week 353. The class was very fast but Pham gives so many options to help students. Weekly test, but it breaks the material up. Gives lots of extra credit and truly cares about his class.

He's honestly not as bad as everyone says he is, atleast for upper division math. His tests are hard, and he doesn't always answer questions thoroughly, but this class is totally doable, and with hardwork, you can pull off a B, for an A you need to be inherently good at math.

Love this teacher! He truly cares about his students and does everything he can to help pass. Tests are a bit hard but he gives out a lot of extra credit opportunities. If you are falling behind, he is willing to go back and answer any questions.

He has 3 Degrees. Physics, Computer Science and Math. So he knows what he's talking about. If you're physics based, then he'll be able to clarify things in physics as well. If you study for the class then you'll get a B or better. If you don't do the problems in the back then it'll be hard to pass. Do all the worksheet and study for the quizzes

took calculus 1&2 honors with him and got an A in both. he is smart, nice and helpful.He is pretty flexible with homework due dates and exam dates.IDK about the regular class but it was a bit stressful for the honors classes but nothing u cant handle.A worksheet each week. and a few quiz every once a while.If you are ok in math you'll be fine.

I've had many teachers and this guy is one of the best I've had. He's nice, smart and reasonable, compared to other teachers who make you feel stupid if you ask easy questions. He has 3 degrees! His exams are reasonable and he gives you more time than needed. Study for quizzes, do the problems in the back and you can get an A like I did

Professor Pham was extremely helpful! I did not understand math before I took his class & though out the class I learned a whole lot! He teaches everything consecutively so it helps us students understand whats coming next. He's definitely very straight to the point, I would recommend him if you're interested in actually learning math!

His tests and homework were hard. if you want to keep your GPA, do not take him. study very hard to get an A for me

What is this comment that his homework and tests are hard? It's probably from a jealous co-worker. Seriously, I was a student of his and he is a great TEACHER. YES HE TEACHES. He's very memorable, too.

You will practice in his class, you don't need much time to practice at home, he is Excellent professor and Orgnaized

I'm not kidding when I say that Prof. Pham is the BEST math professor I have ever had! He explains things clearly and takes the time to make sure everyone understands the concepts. I love that we use his own workbook for the class. Very user friendly. All of you giving him a bad review didn't try. He is very intelligent and truly cares.

His 8 week classes are fast, so you have to make sure you can keep up, and be willing to put in some work. He does offer the math center (20 hours extra credit), and he WILL help you if you ask. Kayla is a big help to review with before tests. he grades differently too, since it is accelerated (60C or P). He is an AMAZING teacher, and very kind!

If you truly want to understand math from a neat and intelligent professor, Pham's your guy. If you want to get an A, you'll hate him. He grades homework for correctness so they're essentially take-home quizzes that really hurt your grade. Tests are hard but that's because the subject itself is advanced. Study haaaard and ask lots of questions.

Good teacher who is actually too nice

he is a very good teacher

Professor Pham is the best, he is very kind, I took him for math 353, 253 and I got an A in both. He is very clear in his lectures. I would take him again if he teaches more math classes.

I thought the class was pretty easy. Yes he did go through it quickly, but that is to be expected! 2 classes condensed into one semester! He reviews often and the work can be repetitive, sometimes. Just show up and make sure you do the work and you'll be fine. Make some friends in the class and help each other out and ask questions, it'll help!

Best professor out there he honestly is the reason why I started loving math. I Highly recommend him .. He gives you study guides that are similar to the test so you'll do fine

One of the best Math professors out there! He's so smart. He is also very understanding and easy! As long as you do your homework and be willing to learn (not to just sign up to get credit and hope for an A,B). So many spoiled students blaming their profs for having bad grade. If you are not a Math student, spend extra time in math center, officehr

Took Dr. Pham's Math 353-253 class. It was fast-paced and there was a good amount of work that had to be done. The lectures and work were out of his workbook; the hands-on experience made the class less difficult. Tests are tough, but there are extra credit opportunities. Show up, do the work, ask questions, and you'll do fine. Would take again.

This class is indeed a tough one. But prof. Pham really wants you to understand everything. He gave us daily homework which is quite short and not graded. But the homework really helped so I would recommend you to do them. The overall grade depends on your final a lot but the final was easier than the usual tests.

This class is freaking tough and you're not going to pass without any sort of studying. Half of the class either dropped or failed. However, he's a great professor to learn from and I understood math sooo much better from him than I did from any of my other professors. Just be willing to put in the effort and DONT SKIP CLASS OR YOU'LL FALL BEHIND!

Great professor. Makes you do homework. Not an easy A. Learned a lot of stuff

i miss this class, future math students please take this class if you want to have a more proficient understanding of calculus. also all the negative reviews don't make any sense :)

Highly recommend him, he gives you review test that are similar to the test so you'll do fine if you study them.

I took the accelerated course and it went great! He's an amazing professor I'm usually really bad at math but he really makes you understand math and he's always saying at the end of each lesson any questions which I love because it actually makes me want to ask questions i recommend him if you're looking for a good math teacher!

Super solid professor. He is very thorough. He teaches concepts rather than just throwing formulae at you. Pace can be hard to keep up with but he's so helpful during office hours. He helps you understand everything you need to know. As he says, all you need to do is practice. If you struggle he is very accommodating and wants you to succeed.

Prof. Pham is pretty good. He knows his stuff, and explains things well. Tests are pretty tough, but he'll curve a bit or replace a grade. I probably could have done better, but 3B is a pretty tough class with any professor so I think my grade is justified. Would take again. As with any math class, get lots of practice and it's easier.

The best, but most challenging math Prof at IVC. To succeed, this class needs to be your bae. No surprises on tests, but the sheer volume of questions will kill you. I suggest looking at book examples before class, so you can pay attention during. Doesn't over-complicate or -generalize; he'll teach the book way, and then the better way.

Pham is one of the best math professors that I have ever had! Very straight forward and good at lecturing. Doesn't spoon feed, but it's college. Your professors shouldn't be handing you test questions and answers at this point. DO THE HMWK, come to lecture, and you'll be fine.

He is good professor but the only thing was that his test were hard however, he does offer extra credit which is nice of him.

Took him for Math124 and took him again for Math2. The level of difficulty for his class is harder than most other math2 courses because he pushes your knowledge to the limits. As the class went in deeper into the semester, the tests got longer and harder to finish. I respect him as a teacher because he is really smart and tests your knowledge.

It was manageable guys! Stop blaming the professor because of your own laziness and be more responsible for your own actions (or lack thereof). He was always happy to help. Simple and practical lectures. Fair grading. Read chapters ahead. Think conceptually. Ask questions. If you didnt get an A it was because you couldnt draw a simple cone.

He gives out a sheet of paper with problems on them nearly everyday and a review for each exam. He allows a cheat sheet on the exams, front and back. He curves pretty much every exam. He also gives out extra credit. I'm beyond surprised by the negative comments because this class was a walk in the park. Just come to class and you're set.

Very approachable and clear but fast paced, which should be expected in an accelerated class. His teaching style is straightforward, lectures are given right from his workbook. Every test including the final is curved. I really feel prepared for calculus because of Pham. He cares about his students and does his best to help you succeed in Trig.

He is one of the best teacher's. He is not an easy teacher. But you can learn a lot from him with his teaching style. He will also prepare you for your next Math class.

Took him for the accelerated Math 124/2 course, he's a very nice guy but not the greatest professor. You are expected to know basic algebra/trig before you take the course, so beware. I took this course while working and taking 3 more classes, so if you push yourself you can do it. Use resources like the math center and study, you'll be good.

Pham is probably the best Math professor I've ever had. He's super accessible and really wants his students to learn the material. Lots of kids don't really show up/care for the class, but if you show up and participate in lectures you will get a lot out of his teaching. The class is hard, but if you put in the work, you'll pass

He is a good professor. He cares about your grade. however, he's homework might be easier than exams. You might need to work hard to get a good grade. But his final is easy if you do all the homework. make sure you understand all the homework since it may relative to the final.

He is a really nice and brilliant teacher not only in math. But because hes too brilliant and he teaches lots of classes with different levels of math, sometimes he doesnt understand there are questions with some students who have poor math skill. So if you are a math students, you wont regret to take him, but if you are not, dont do it

Even though I dropped his Calculus Honors class, it was because I was struggling with basic algebra. Overall he's a good instructor who gives detailed lectures and answers to specific questions. Meanwhile, take plenty of time to study hard outside of class so that you don't fall behind.

Professor Pham is a very nice person. His class is not easy but he curves your grade a LOT.

Prof Pham is really helpful. His lectures are quick-paced, but easily understandable. He gave notes to print and fill out to follow his lectures. There were 1-3 quizzes a week. The exams were on the harder side, but if you know the topic well, you should be able to ace it. There was also a lot of homework to do and you can easily get behind fast.

Professor Pham is good at adapting to COVID times. He is a very reasonable teacher and teaches everything that he will test/quiz you on. Pay attention to lectures/take notes and you should be good. He responds to emails and is very transparent with his class, no monkey business. Highly recommended!

He is probably one of the best instructors in math at IVC. He is knowledgeable to the nth degree. I not only learned the material, but a new way of thinking. His tests are hard, but fair. Perhaps Covid brought out tougher tests since open books and open notes were allowed. A graphic calculator is also allowed, and its use was encouraged.

Linear Algebra is the hardest class that I ever have take, so far. Abstract math happens to be Professor Pham's favorite class to teach, and it shows with his enthusiasm. Personally, I learned things in his class that made my brain hurt, but it was worth every headache. This is the third class I have taken with Prof. Pham - he is the best.

He is generally pretty funny and knows his stuff. He is patient even when the students miss certain concepts that are so fundamental I dunno how they got em wrong(jk

As a Math and CS major, this guy rocks. The best part is how flexible he is with his class. Want in-person? He does that. Want to just self study online? That is fine as well. Weekly take at home quizzes, with only two mandatory attendances which is the midterm and final. His exams for honors can be tough but non-honors is straightforward

Professor Pham is one of the best math teachers I've even had the pleasure in knowing. He goes beyond the norm and teaches what he calls "Street Math". He does separate the 'B's from the 'A's via his tests and makes one go the extra mile to earn the 'A', but if you keep pace and know the material you'll do fine.

Exams and Quizzes are straightforward, and are not graded harshly. I took this class over summer, and it was very easy to maintain a B. You would need to put a lot of effort for an A, but it is definitely possible as long as you stay on top of things. The professor is very nice and extremely approachable. Highly recommend taking DEs with him.

He makes algebra mistakes but it doesn't matter much as he still explains things very clearly

Professor Pham is by far one of the passionate lecturers I've ever had. Because I took this in the summer, there were a tiring 8 hours of lectures per week, but Pham made each hour engaging by giving real-life applications in engineering, physics, and chemistry. He cares deeply that students understand the coursework and is kind and approachable.

I love his lecture, and he explains everything really well. I took him during the summer, and I loved how he explained all of the problems. His homework is kind of hard because he wants us to understand what we learned. His exams are easy. If you really wish to learn, then take him.

Professor Pham made the process of learning Calc 3 very straightforward. His lectures are very clear and he makes sure that the material is clarified. One thing I would watch out for is his tests. Make sure that you practice and iron out any confusion before his tests; brush up on earlier material too. Doing so will help your grade tremendously.

my goat

Super cool guy; great at lecturing and cares about his students. Pretty funny, too. However, he often misinterprets questions asked by students during lecture. (This shouldn't be a problem if you're an attentive listener and take notes; his lecture pace is quite comfortable.) Use office hours if you're struggling, and don't skip lecture.

Take this class if you want a low-stress intro to data science. Weekly homework is to follow along in his lectures then complete short coding assignments using what you just learned. Really loved that this class wasn't too much work but allowed me to explore more deeply the topics that I was most interested in. OH are in person and online.

Enthusiastic about the material - I just would of preferred being online - I find these types of courses students leave a lot to be desired with class implicit bias - I don't want to be watching my back between the teacher and the students. I can read the book and do the homework myself at home. Class had a police alarm button. This is an elective.

Nice lecture and explain concept very well, the examples are easy to follow, homework is kinda alot for taking it over the summer, but learn a lot from it. Tests are fair, do your homework and review the examples given in lecture, then you will do good on the tests.

DON'T LISTEN TO THESE OTHER REVIEWS. Professor Pham is a sweetheart. He's very fast paced in lecture and can come off as a little intimidating, but just go to office hours and it's so much better. He speaks twice as slowly, he genuinely wants you to understand the material, and he'll give you insights into what the next exam will have.

Pham is a great prof! Calc 2 is obviously not an easy class so don't expect to have an A handed to you, his tests are very fair & make you work for your grade. Alternating in-person & take-home quizzes each week. 4 tests & a final. Make sure to go to his office hours!

decent professor,

PHAM IS GENUINELY THE GOAT FRFR. His lectures are clear and easy to follow. I genuinely don't know why he is labeled as a tough grader since as long as your work shows that you clearly understand the idea behind each problem he'll grade generously even if you forget a negative or do some algebra error pham will be nice. He is also very caring.

I've taken Professor Pham for the past 3 semesters, and each class with him has been better than the last. He has great lectures and is easy to reach out to outside of class. His exams are a little challenging, but if you understand the concepts from the lecture and textbook and reach out to him, they are much more manageable. THE DERIVATIVE

Cool professor. As a procrasinator, I still somehow did pretty well on the exams. I recommend having a group of ppl (prbbly discord) to share hw solutions with. Knowing how to do hw problems gets you the A in this class since exams are pretty close to what is on the hw unlike what other ppl are saying. Dont be afraid to ask questions!The derivative

I LOVED Pham! Make sure to stay on top of the homework or else it WILL pile up. I felt that his exams were very fair (study the review guides that he provides instead of redoing HW problems) & make sure to attend his office hours for extra clarification. He's super helpful & kind and I wish I had room in my schedule to take another class with him.

Professor Pham is a great professor. He teaches really well and is very fair with homework, quizzes, and exams. He's funny in a way that the humor relates to the lecture itself, but he doesn't make too many jokes to save time. He gives great study guides which are very similar to exams, and he gives a lot of partial credit.

Take Pham if you genuinely interested in learning. He is a kind of professor that answers "well, think about it" when confronted with a direct question. He says that not because he doesn't care about you, but because he wants you to use your brain, and if you are not used to do it, don't take the class. It is hard but very rewarding.

As an engineering student from Purdue University, let me tell you: Dr. Pham teaches so well it made the class seem easy. The detail that he goes into while remaining straightforward has helped me retain the information and use it in my classes back at school. Study Guides are good, test = hw, know things conceptually for quizzes not just memorize.

I took Pham in Spring 2023 for Integral Calculus (MATH3B) and in Fall 2023 for Linear Algebra. He is absolutely AWESOME!!! His lectures are great and he explains concepts very well and clearly, step by step. He is very kind and frequently pauses for questions. Exams are fairly straightforward as long as you do the homework and study lecture notes!

The professor does a good job of explaining the material. Linear Algebra is a tough concept to grasp but his lectures and homework making learning it effortless. The final exam was tough for me but as long as you do well in previous quizzes and exams you should be fine.

Prof. Pham is a real one.

Professor Pham is really good at explaining these core mathematics concepts, I would highly recommend taking his classes if you are looking to truly understand the material. Great for STEM majors.

Professor Pham teaches this class very well, the lectures are put together in a way that makes you think. Actually do the homework, and fully understand each problem. I struggled for the first exam, but that is because I did not anticipate it to be as difficult as it was.

Good professor, he does not give a lot of homework and no need to have computer science skill to learn this class, he will teach everything you need for his assignment, is so relaxed in his class. Whenever I stuck, there is always answers in his recorded lectures.

If you ABSOLUTELY enjoy math, he is one of the best professors out at IVC that will help challenge you and deeply understand the concepts. He is adept at lecturing since he is extremely knowledgeable on the concepts and organized with his work. His class is not meant for an easy A but he is willing to help you if you attend his office hours.

I think that this class is generally easier than MATH3AH, Pham is an amazing teacher, though a bit rough during the first half of the semester. Once you enter the spirit, the second half is a piece of cake. There will be lots of homework but it's always doable and interesting, if you do all the homework, you get an A.

He's very passionate about what he teaches, you'll never catch him without a smile on his face as he's lecturing, and his lectures are as understandable as they are engaging. My only issue with Dr. Pham is that he makes his tests near impossible to complete in time. Fortunately, the final was doable, there was less of a time struggle.

Prof. Pham's lectures are engaging and make even tough concepts like linear algebra accessible. Do the homework, use resources like Unstuck ai, and you'll be golden - his exams are challenging but fair.

Easiest professor of my life. I don't know what the others are talking about the freest honors!

Math24H and Math26 were both extremely challenging. His exams in these classes were mainly based on the harder homework problems and others where you need to think deeply. He grades relatively harshly on exams even if you are close/show sufficient work. Nevertheless, I've still learned and retained the most by taking him. Thank you, Professor Pham.

Super chill yet contentful introduction to data science in R. Zoom lectures are once weekly and recorded. Great way to learn R over a semester without breaking a sweat. Final project was a fun way to put everything together by doing a report on anything you are interested in and can find a dataset for.

I love you lan pham

Professor Pham explains the material clearly with plenty of examples, making it easy to understand. He gives in-person quizzes that impact your grade, so staying prepared is key. Test reviews before exams count as extra credit, and exams are similar to the reviews. Calc 2 is tough, but with him, you can pass while truly learning. Great professor!

Pham has extremely good lectures, almost everything is clearly laid out and easy to understand, however when you ask a question about the lecture there is a good chance he'll tell you to think about it and move on so hope to god you get it the first time. Other then that his hw is usually harder then the exam so as long as you do the hw you'll pass

lan pham my GOAT. i saw him at phoholic one time

THE GOAT!!!

This class is not for the weak, coming from someone who's good at math. But there is a curve—a letter grade curve at the end—and this class really transcends your math to another level. If you want an easy A, don't take this prof, I only recommend him if you're up for the challenge and, preferably, good at math.

You need to make this class a priority if you want to do good. Go to office hours and ask questions as he wants you to understand the material well. He's great at explaining concepts. DO THE HW. There's a lot but naturally that becomes your study guide as test questions are based off them. Every test was curved. Amazing prof.

This class was probably the hardest class I have ever taken in my life. Pham is a good professor and explains things well but there is SOOOOO MUCH homework; Exams will demoralize you but towards the end there is a big curve and you will definitely pass if you put the work in.

Great class, lectures are definitely complex and difficult, but they give you a good idea of what to expect for exams. Generous grader, and gave a 10-point extra credit/curve on some of the tests. Homework is around 30 problems per week. Funny guy as well.

Prof. Pham truly cares for his students. This course is challenging, but he makes it manageable. Absolute goat.