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Best math teacher I ever had in my life.
He goes out of his way to make u understand.He is very funny, but he takes his work seriously. You will have to do alot of homework,the exam questions come from the homework. Another thing, he will call on u in class, because he truly wants u to learn,dont think he's picking on u,not an easy A, u have to earn it. Great professor, fair
he's a very good math professor!! he very responsble and have very mind what he teach.when you ask him questions,he explain very clear that make sure you fully understand!!!if you pay your attention in class and do home work,not hard to pass the test;otherwise,it's hard a little bit
He is an awesome professor who really cares about his students. he always wants to make sure that you understand what is being thought. his tests are straight from the homework and class notes therefore if you don't do your job as a student you wont get good grade.
great professor, makes Statistics interesting
don't let his looks fool you! he knows how to conduct a thorough lecture, and is extremely helpful.
Caution those who are taking him, he is worst prof inspite of hard work you will end with bad grade.He has an accent, lot of homework and he will check that, if you hav nothing to do in your life than take him, because he will make you so busy. his goal is to finish the syallabus whether you understand it or not,he will keep going tofinish course
professor makalanda is extremely nice professor .he uses the text book and he keepes the class up to date .he assign the homework in small sections so we don't feel a lot of burden of home work.doesn't rushes through the course . once a week we put the problems on the board according to our group .which is very helpfull.best prof i everhad.
GREAT PROFESSOR! very clear! goes over everything therefore no surprises on the test. EASY A if you do all your work!
professor makalanda is great professor.he uses the text book and he keepes the class up to date. lot of homwork that makes me to learn.
h.w is a lot...but he teaches well. i am glad i took him. i took him a while back. he really works for his students. he likes improvements. I am a bit more challenged than most people. but his test are easy if you study the h.w problems.just keepup u will be fine :)
Horrible at teaching statistics I thought it was me but he doesn't explain it very well i'm taking statistics at queens college now and doing beyond well then his class he also doesn't have the patients to help u after class
He is a great dedicated professor to his students. I used to hate math and found it to be extremely hard, professor makalanda made math much easier. I took him for two semesters so far,and passed both times. He is an excellent teacher and has so much patience.
The previous rater should have not atteded the class or should have not being lisning in class, because there is no way that you could fail his class. Smart prof. who knows what he is doing. Lots of H.w. though. Gave a review sheet before exames. Hoping to get an A from his class. Its not a eazy class though. Needs to do lots of work, but the exame
Overall he is a good professor. He assigns an extreme amount of homework; which had me a bit annoyed. His tests are based on class notes and hws. Attendance is also very important not to be lost with the material. He is very knowledgable, but sometimes has smart remarks to questions asked in class. Freak on cheating; he checks calculators!
really good prof
Overall he is a great professor and a fair grader. He genuinely wants you to do good and makes sure you understand the material before moving on. My advice is to do the hw, which is a lot, but it helps when it comes to the exams. Be prepared for pop quizzes and learn how to manage your time during exam and you will do just fine. I got an A!
To start Pre-calc is not easy, you must study alot practice and do homeworks thats is big +, in understanding....Prof Makalanda is very helpful,He is not like others proffesors that they earn their salary for free without teaching, Prof Makalanda he mades sure everyone understand before he goes on,also he grades the effort that u make.. If you care
Great Teacher!
Gave helpful review sheets. If you have questions, ask!
I had a few bumps in this course but aside from that he is a really good professor. he give you loads of hw though but it helps u the end (trust me it will).he is very fair when it comes to grades
He is tough with homework and exams. He's fair and he does all in his ability to help you as long as you do beyond your best. I recommend this professor!
hes amazing !!!! he always tries to help you and would take the time to make sure you understand. If you fail its YOUR FAULT!!! hes so funny and nice and if you do all the work your guaranteed an A. pick him ! he is great
He is a very clear and understandable teacher and desrves high praises.Sincerly, from Rashawn Flavigny
Professor was great, i enjoyed the class, he was very helpful.. this is the first professor that helped me understand math !!
hes a very nice guy, he understands his students. he makes sure that each and everyone in class understands the work. honestly speaking i thought i wud neevr pass math but he made it so easy for me. thank you prof for helping me. god bless u.guys pick him hes a great guy so r his jokes....
took this class a bunch of times, he is the only prof to keep me awake and interested, and most importantly explained the subject coherently. Highly recommended prof!! Love his jokes and enthusiasm
Okay..Prof M was very very helpful yes!!..his methods of explaining were GREAT!!!...when he gets excited about what he's teaching his voice gets loud (I thought that was funny)overall I would recommend him to everyone..however he has some kindergarten rules like two ppl can't use bathroom at same time?? Seriously this is college lol
Very good I recommend taking his class very easy and good teacher.
Professor is helpful and ready to help students outside of the classroom. YOU NEED a textbook for this class. Overall, professor is helpful, ae: he gives extra credit for attendence, homeowrk, class participtation. He is a fair grader. However, there is a LOT of material to cover.TAKE HIM!
Very very good professor, extremly helpful explanations
Best professor ever but too much homework for a statistics class
It is a good class.
Mr. Makalanda is a professor who I would recommened to any friend or student. I love the way he teaches and how hes an understanding teacher.
Hes the best teacher you can have ever. who I would recommened to any student.In hes class you will learn no matter what it takes hes very helpful and an understanding teacher.
Hes super cool and makes math so simple. i understood everything and he was willing to always go around and help and he makes sure everyone participates. Do ur hw and u gona b fine
He's very good teacher.I like the way he teach us.
Quite possibly the mest math teacher ive had in my entirety of attending school. do the work and you should be just fine. always gives clear and concie instructions and is very helpful.
Professor M is a great professor and I would recommend him for any student taking a math class. He is extremely patient and helpful. He is always willing to go over any questions that you are having a problem with and is a very friendly professor.He keeps the class engaged and makes class fun.
This preoffessor was the best math teacher i ever had throughout my math years . Iwill strngly recommend him to everyone because he puts so much effort into making sure his students pass the class.
Prof M was one of the better teachers i have had his clarity and teaching meathods are proving good and gave me and everyone great knowledge in this subject
Best math class i ever had. Makalanda is a great math proffesor.He's very clear in his teaching techniques and a motivator. He cares aboutyour progress. Thanks to him i have a better understanding of math and interest.I beg people to take him for any math class.
One of the best professors that are available in qcc, he always does the best he can for you to understand. I failed this class with another professor. prof. Makalanda has great and easy teaching methods. you wont go wrong if you take him.
very good professor well recommended
was able to understand the material and was very helpful and gave extra credit which boosted the average of the final grade
great teacher do all his work and you will do great, he is so helpful if you dont understand things he will help you as many times until you get it. . i recommend him completely, if you want to pass TAKE HIM !!!!!
GREAT TEACHER. WISH THAT I HAD HIM FOR MA128
It was great having Professor Makalanda as a teacher because he explained everything in a logical way and made sure everyone in the class understood the information.He was also willing to help outside the class.I wish more professors were like him!
This Prfesor will help you understand math. Effort is recognized.
i think the professor is very helpful and he has a lot of patience axpecially going over and over again.
EVERYONE WHO IS NOT GOOD IN ANY KIND OF MATHS PLEASE TAKE THIS PRO, HE IS VEARY HELPFUL
He goes beyond what typical professors do to help you pass his class. He makes himself available during his office hours and gives notice to your effort. He is patient, nice but is serious about you doing the homework, participate in class and use the tutoring center. He really does want to pass you. Great Professor! He cares!
Very nice and well spoken professor. He helps his students out as hard as he can, and even uses his office time to tutor. I highly recommend him
Professor is really good in terms of teaching and caring about his students. I am not the best at Math but I needed this class. He gives you a lot of opportunities to pass and earn extra credit. He cares about his students, I must warn you that he does give a lot of HW but he gives you extra points just for doing it. Great Prof!
The class is challenging if you make it to be. The professor was crystal clear about the subject he was teaching. The structures of his explanation made everyone able to understand and able to tackle the questions. I highly recommend this professor because if you think you're bad in math, he'll change that though of yours.
Very helpful, organized, and precise. Gave a lot of helpful assignments.
very patient with explanations and examples to make the information easier to understand
He is a great proff. He is very patient and he's willing to help. I took winter course and i felt the time is flying. I wish all the prof. is like him!!
Good professor. Actually made the class interesting and worthwhile. Gets the info thru & makes sure u get it. The class itself is more practical than other math classes most people take but it is not that difficult if you study and do the hw.
to be honest i never liked math, but after having mr. M for two semesters for 110 and 120,i have learned to see math from a different point of view. i would definitely recommend him. his very helpful, and patience and that's always a plus,just make sure you do hw and study his study's sheet before the test and you'll do just fine. oh also no phones
HE IS AN OUTSTANDING PROFESSOR. I HATEEE MATH BUT IN THIS CLASS YOU ACTUALLY LEARN AND HE DEF HELPS YOU OUT, PLUS HES FUNNY :) TAKE HIM!
He's probably one of the best Math professors in QCC. He knows what he's doing, he knows how to explain things in diff ways so that everyone can understan. DO the h.w., his study sheets & you'll be fine; h.w. helps your grade. He's friendly & funny as well. I'm sure you'll come out understanding math better.
One of the best math professors i have ever had.He is really passionate about mathematics and it shows, many math professors need he's patience and understanding. As long as he can see effort he will work to make sure a student passes.
prof made math understandable and answered any questions anyone had! there is work involved so do the hw and reviews! he is one funny professor.
GREAT PROFESSOR, FOR THE FACT THAT HE ACTUALLY USES CLASS TIME FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STUDENTS TO LEARN THE MATERIAL IN A HIGHLY UNDERSTANDABLE MANNER. JUST MAKE SURE YOU DO THE HOMEWORK BECAUSE THAT IS WHERE THE TESTS COME FROM, AS WELL AS THE REVIEW SHEETS. THE BEST PART IS HE GOES OVER ANY QUESTIONS YOU HAVE IN GREAT DETAIL.
I loved this professor! He's very helpful & kind. I hate math, after taking this professor I had more confidence doing math instead of ignoring it until the last minute. This professor makes you want to do your best. I'm happy I took him!!!!
Makes math more understandable and keeps the class interesting!
Dont take him if you have a busy life... Continues to put hw on top of hw on top of hw and expects it the next day. In pre cal, theres alot if material and he rushes thru it and most of the time doesnt show all the work that could possibly be on the test. Does not know how to manage time.
Professor gives a lot of notes. Homework isnt mandatory but he will give you points on the tests for doing them. Piles work on top of more work. Moves quickly with the materials. Gives easy notes and examples but exams are extremely hard. Must not miss class in order to keep up.
This Prof. Was one of the best prof. I had in QCC, gives a lot of hw but every one who is taking math has to do hw to keepup. I did all my hw and it realy help me to inderstand the class. He is also drops the lowest grade. You actually lern from his classs. Take him if you want to lern math and not to slak.
A lot of work, but hey, all math classes are
Mr. Makalanda is an exceptional professor who will teach you everything you need to know for his exams. He will also go over all the materials you do not know. If you can stay motivated and study, you will without a doubt receive that top grade. He really is one of the best teachers I have taken for a math class which was Statistics.
This class went by pretty quickly since it was the winter session. You have to study everyday for at least 4-6 hrs. Honestly if the professor did not have a professionl attire and a pleasant facial appearance, I dont think I would have been motivated enough to try and impress him. His standards and expectations were high.
The professor was strict and detail oriented, something I liked as it made me try harder. I took this over the winter course so the workload was tough but I realized the lack of time made me work harder and not procrastinate. Overall an amazing man and professor, always willing to help and listen to your concerns. I enjoyed statistics.. a lot!
I took Math 10 with him and i have never understood math, but he is the first professor that i like and have helped me understand Math even if it was remedial. Great Professor overall.
Do your homework and then some! If you don't practice your Algebra you won't be do very well in this class. Professor Makalanda is an amazing teacher. He is there to help you succeed but only if you do your part, which is practice, practice, and practice. Great professor! If you fail it is only because you didn't try your best.
One of the best math teacher in qcc and not too mention, he was a very funny teacher as well. He gives a lot of work but you would thank him for it because they were helpful. He doesnt drop any test but he gives a lot of work for you to earn grades. He was a very cool guy. Totally recommend him!!!
Professor Makalanda is a great instructor.I took his class during my first semester at QCC. It was a wonderful experience. I did my HW assignments, put problems on board, attended every class and did my exam with speed. And I get an A.I would strongly recommend him as professor.
Put problems on the board, be in class at time, practice for the exams and assignments! Trust me you will survive. Highly recommended teacher for any math class
He is a great professor! He has the best rating than other professors! That says it all!
TAKE HIS CLASS ! I had him for intro statistic during summer 2 and omg! hes great !! he really cares about whether you pass his class or not. we had 3 exams he dropped lowest grade and for the final it was 10 questions and we got to pick the 8 we wanted to answer. DO ALL HOMEWORK and go on the board. he gives extra points on the test if you do.
This professor is an ass. I took his class during the fall 14. The class was filled to max by the time of the final we had a total of 15 ppl in the class. WI. He gives projects b4 the test and that same project is on the test so do them. Do the homework but also look at every problem in the book cause that's where he gets the test from. No texts/ph
This Prof. is the best. I took this class fa 14. Attendance and HWs are must, and gives extra pts on exams. Gives review sheets/Proj. before exams. Drop the lowest exam grade. What else can u ask for. Oh no phones/text.
Great math teacher, he explained his work throughly. It was a lot of work but if you do all the work, you'll pass. DONT miss class or you'll be confused. Do all the homework, it makes a difference, he's really funny and you'll enjoy his class if you're willing student.
in the beg of the semester i rly didn't like makalanda. he said 1thing and then did another, example- said we were having a multiple choice test, and the test actually wasn't multiple choice. he got better as semester went on nd rly tries to help u pass. phones are a no and attendance is a must. he can be funny. not the best teach but not the worst
When you take Professor Lucian Makalanda's Math class, you would feel Math is so easy for you. He is a amazing professor.
I take his statistic class at Fall 14. he explains everything very clearly. He gives 3 projects and exams, and will drop the lowest one. I am ESL student, but I get A. So if you take his class, you should pass also. Statistic is not easy to study ,but he makes it easy and interesting.
He;s a good professor my problem with him was his test there wasn't enough time to finish them, I granted if I did finish then I would have gotten an A-, he wants homework to be done, you HAVE to write a sentence after each part of his problem on test or hell take points. He would show a problem one or twice on the board then you would have test
The prof gave many exams and quizzes and dropped the lowest. He was simply one of the best prof I have taken in QCC. had to work hard for my grade but would not hesitate to take another class of his. Attendance, and how was a must and oh, no text in class.
He is a good professor. Must study to pass, unless math just comes easy to you. Must do the homeworks and projects, counts towards you total grade on each test. There are quizzes the following class after finishing each chapter. Study and stay focused and you should get an A. He is very willing to help anybody who is struggling.
Great professor . Explains the work so you can understand.
professor makalanda is the best qcc has to offer. all you have to do is pay attention. he is not a tough grader and he loves to help you understand the material. he is a must take. if you are not good at maths, take him he will make you love it. trust me.
I think a good math professor can teach without the textbook and come up with hisher own problems in mind. But this professor does not and use the textbook all the time. He makes you go up do the hw problems and explain to the class. Tests are hard too.
Great Professor,I would not mind taking him again for another math class,Gave my class 3 tests which he dropped the lowest one,also we have a final which decides if you pass or fail,Dont get me wrong i like math and i spent extra time reviewing problems,that' why i did good in the class,Besides that pay attention, do the assignments,you'll be fine.
Awesome professor, clear, understandable, humorous, and professional. Would love to take his class again especially since he uses a MathXL, an online program which I found to be extremely helpful and useful. You'll have to work for your grade, no freebies, as long as you pay attention, do your homework, and review before exams you'll be fine.
If Math is not your thing, you will fail his class. He is too quick. Does everything the loooong way. Will leave you confused. He's a nice guy but not the best prof. for someone who is not quick learner of Math. I can only recommend him to students who are Math savvy!
Good Professor, was kind of funny. Will take him again if I get a chance. There was a lot of homework, and the attendance counts but was helpful to pass the class.
Professor Makalanda is a really nice guy! He isn't absurdly strict like most math professors in QCC! Go to class and do the work and you will pass. He is very clear at explaining and offers many extra credit opportunities. Just take him!
The homework is very important, likewise, the class attendance. The exams are graded not too harsh, but you need to study the problems, and do all three projects. Drops lowest exam grade, lowest project grade. Funny lectures. Nice professor, makes you work!
The breakdown of the important things that counts towards your grade: homework, tests, attendance, and projects. The homework adds onto your test grade and can really help you or break you. I felt his tests were kinda hard bc he takes off points on trivial things. He is a great professor and I did learn but his time management is not so good.
Do all the homework because the homework is the extra credit that can save you on the tests. He drops the lowest test grade and the lowest project. The projects are the review for the tests. He isn't the best at time management but he is a good teacher. I am not the best at math but I managed to get an A- in his class.
the best math teacher i have ever encountered. breaks down each lesson and provide thorough clear explanations. this guy made math seem easy. all you need to do is get to each class on time and you will understand all the material and pass. when it comes to help outside of the class he seems very hesitant and would rather not give any.
Very easy. Just pay attention. Tests are also easy, he gives alot of extra points from review sheets. Final has similar questions from test
Honestly i am dropping his class due to the amount of absences i have. On the other hand coming from a kid who is dropping him he is honestly an amazing teacher.
Honestly this is one of the best math professors on campus. Not only is he thorough when explaining, he is also very helpful. Take advantage of the homework because it definitely helps you get a better grade.
Very nice professor for those who quick on math. For the rest, put on the extra work, do your homework, and have a good attitude. The professor is respectful and fun, however, the exams are intense.
Always goes over the work we don't understand
He is very kind and a bit goofy, which makes the class interesting. The tests/quizzes are 5-10 questions for chapters combined, which makes it even more difficult to pass. He teaches well but grades very hard. The tests are very intense. I would recommend him if you are willing to devote a lot of time into this class. Good luck.
He's the best professor
Took MA114 over the summer. As it was a summer class it was accelerated, each class in the summer is the equivalent of 2-3 normal classes. Material was explained very well, and he was extremely helpful. I really wish that I could have him as prof for MA-128 during regular semester. Do your homework, it really helps.
I took Professor Makalanda for MA10 and he was beyond amazing! Very patient in teaching the step by step of a problem to getting your answer & doesn't mind repeating, which in math is key. He also has a great sense of humor which is something to look forward to. Would highly recommend anyone to him with this course or any math course he may teach.
He is a great professor. Only a few flaws. 1. He keeps his class a few mins late so be aware if u have a class after, you'll be late. 2. He rushes so fast though the material. He will put a question from the text on the projector and tell u to do it. By the time he writes the problem on the board, he is ready to go through the problem. 1 min max.
I took Professor Makalanda for MA10 back in the Spring 2015 semester and I can safely say that the man is an excellent teacher. He has a tendency to talk fast, but he'll slow down provided that you actually raise your hand and ask him to clarify stuff. Passed the CUNY maths exam at the end of the semester, so that was awesome 10/10 would take again
If you are a hardworking student Prof. Makalanda is definitely your best choice. if you do your homework, he will add 15 points to the grades of the exams. He will give you review sheets before the exams. I have to agree with many comments here because the homework and exams are intense. As long as you do your job, however, you're fine. Easy A
If your want to lean whatever math class professor Makalanda is teaching you better be prepared to do work in class as well as at home. I took MA 119 in spring 2013, I started off slow with a 73 in my first exam and a 0 of 5 1 quiz. I thought I knew it all. I would end up with an -A in the course because I busted my ass. U get out what you put in.
Exams are heavily graded, lots of quizzes, points are taken off for trivial things and he's more concerned with completing the syllabus than with students learning. Don't take a winter semester class for math with this professor, not recommended.
Great professor! He actually cares about his students, u have to show him that you care. If u ask question he will take his time and review it. His exams come from the review sheet and your notes. His quizzes are from homework. His exams are easy if u study. I took this in the winter, therefore it was a lot of work and packed material, but I good.
Do the work and pay attention!
If you work and study DEFINITELY you shouldnt take him. I never ever saw that much hw what he expected us to do for the next class (in 1 day) Trust me Dont take him if you have any part time job on the side. Please protect your GPA. In the honor of students. BE AWARE!
This guy is great. I should have failed his class but he gave myself and others so many chances to make up tests and quizzes. He even used points from homework to add to the tests. He doesnt want anyone to fail. You gotta work hard and show him you are trying.
He is good. He explains a lot. Untill you get the material he will explain it to you. He gives a lot of h.w. Exams come from the review sheet except the final. He gave the review sheet but very few questions came from the review sheet. I was like shocked but servived with a good grade. He will make you work to get a good grade.
Excellent! This professor was thorough and most helpful. He really takes the time to ensure that all students understand the material. Homework is a must, but makes for great practice, and what you do for homework is what you'll do on upcoming exams. I highly recommend Prof. M.!
He's a great professor. If you need help, you just have to ask
Never missed any class, did well in test. But he gives me an A- . He is like a computer who doesnt count your effort and sincerity.
He's a great professor.
It's math, obviously if you don't come to class you won't pass. Especially if you hate math. There is a lot of homework though. He also explains things thoroughly, and gives you ample time to study for tests/quizzes.
Hes tough but he wants the students to do well!
Doesnt explain throughly, dont understand from his accent, and does not give you assignments back to study from.
Really good teacher for MA 121
Great teacher. Fair grader and helps you as much as he can, as long as you put in the effort. Highly recommended!
Took for ma10 , this prof. Really cares and will continue going over and over the material if you don't understand. He's hilarious bc he thinks his jokes are funny, but they're usually not. That's what makes it so funny and if you're falling behind he will tell you before it's too late so you don't end up failing and you're able to get it together.
This Professors Main goal is to rush to finish all the chapters, and not to make You learn and understand. This Course needs a Professor that does not rush to finish the course, but needs a Professor who is willing to help each student pass the class. If your having issues in Math, dont take this professor. If your a calculator take him!
I love how Profesor Makalanda teach, yea there are lots of homework BUT its practice for your own good because guess what? In the end, you will have to take a final and with all the "homework" he provides, (which is actually practice) it would be so much easier for you to take the exam with no problems. Don't be lazy.
He is a good professor. He taught everything. Honestly he took the time to ask if any students have questions and if they were still confused he would stop to review what the student did not understand. There is a lot of homework. I really enjoy his class he is sarcastic, funny. An excellent trig professor. He does have an accident.
Man, I encourage you guys not to take ma336 for winter if you suck at math. It was the most brutal thing ever. But I cannot blame the professor for doing his job. He is very understanding when you dont understand something and will help you if you need help. He also gives little points here and there. Take him for a regular semester!
Yeah, not the best. He tries to help but kinda sucks. You really need to be on your A game if you wanna pass. Oh his test grades are very very heavy . Like 60% is your test.
I took him despite the bad ratings and I didn't regret it one bit - I took ma 10 four times and he's the only professor who actually knows what their talking about. he's very friendly and always available after class to help, would take again 100%!
I just took his MA336 this summer, after his class, I have to say he is one of the best professor at QCC, for his kindness, support and great assistance to all of his students. His teaching is organized, responsive, patient and able to clearly explain complex topics and nuances. I learned a lot of things from you, THANK YOU!
great learning experience with humor.
He is definitely the best math professor at QCC
He is an amazing proffesor. Yes there is a lot of homework but it is for your own good.
Hes a really kind professor who makes a lot of corny jokes. Essentially all of the hw was done on lumenohm which is free so no textbook is necessary. He looks out for you if he sees that you aren't doing all too well, just do the hw consistently and remember the formulas and you'll do fine.
Professor Makalanda is super helpful and a great professor. Coming from someone who is terrible at math and had to take stats over the winter, he made it easier to understand. Winter courses are short so there was a LOT of homework, but in the end it helps you. Tests were exactly like the homeworks and gives points here and there. Dont skip class!!
Professor Makalanda is the best, funny, patient and hard working. He absolutely wants u to pass his class. He assigns ( kind of heavy) hw online , some quizzes are online and gives way too much time for u to review. He is willing to even come to school and give a review session before finals when he doesnt even have to. Go to class n pay attention!
He is a great professor, really cares about every student and wants everyone to get a good grade. He explains the material very clearly, and always answers questions to the best of his ability. His primary goal is to help everyone in his class understand the material. Can't recommend him enough.
In the beginning I thought that I wouldn't do well but later on I passed. Professor Makalanda is somewhat funny and gives a lot of extra credit to rise up your grades. You have to study your quiz and exam notes to pass easily. He doesn't mind reexplaining the basics if you don't understand and he is very loving.
He's cool, makes funny dad jokes, exams are clear, sometimes he speeds through lectures but a good professor to take in math 119.
He is best professor that I have ever taken. I didnt do well on the final test but he still gave me A. Take his class and you wont regret it.
Its hard to say since the class I had was asynchronous which is why I think it may not be a fair rate but in office hours he was clear with his lectures so I understood some problems better than the online homework site. Just math was a difficult subject for me, but make sure to do every homework he assigns it will count!
this professor really listens to you and makes sure to take notes. you have to open the video while taking quizzes and you do have to submit your work for the quiz on the blackboard. overall he was okay.
He teaches you while seeing the textbook. Attendance is mandatory. there are labs to do he does lab in 1-hour class and only covers what he can during those times. there are quizzes and exams too.
On the first day of class, Professor Makalanda introduced a free online textbook which included everything so we wouldn't have to pay. Homework is hefty, but considering I took this course in the summer (4 1/2 weeks), and serves as studying, it's very useful. Professor completely reviews any hw questions and is very coherent in explaining material.
Prof was O-kay, he would purposely lower your overall grade because you didn't show up to class, left too early or came late (most students work). He would also enforce you to always turn your camera on which most professors dont because its not mandatory to teach like that. Overall he means well but it feels like his goal is to find cheaters.
this professor seemed very strict at first,but when you get into the class hes actually very nice. for our zoom sessions he would make us put our cameras on which was a bit annoying but worked out well. he is very willing and caring as long as he sees effort. no phones, no distractions and you will be fine
It was an intense 3 weeks of statistics with overloaded homework and LOTS to study. The prof will gladly go over any questions you have. Participation is a must and have your cameras on every session. I busted my s for my grade. Be there on time, ask questions, go to tutoring if needed. I would take his class anyday and highly recommend.
He gives great lectures and is very funny, definitely makes math fun.
This professor definitely makes you work for your grade. He's very knowledgeable about all things statistics. He gives you an opportunity to make up quizzes and tests for better grades which can help your grade. I have already recommended him to all my fellow prenursing friends.
Take his class, Professor Makalanda is a lovely person, you can always talk to him if you have any questions about homework or exam. His lecture is also funny, as long as you pay attention in his class, and do the homework, you will get an A very easily, he just made me like math more than ever. He is the best!!!
Professor Makalanda is one of the best professors I have ever had. He is very clear on what he expects from you and as long as you do the hw & study you will end up doing great in his class. He genuinely wants his students to succeed and creates a very fun class environment where you feel very comfortable asking as many questions as you need to.
Professor Makalanda was very kind and went the extra mile for all of us. He wants all his students to do their best in his class so he gives a handful of opportunities to boost your grade. He is always open to suggestions that would help make the learning experience better for you. This isn't the professor to take if you're looking for an easy A.
He is a knowledgeable & considerate professor. The class is v hard & he is aware. He offers extensions on HW, opportunities to redeem points on Exams, & permits a formula sheet! Anyone tht rates below a 3 is way too harsh. One fault is he took a lil too much time on the 1st exam topics, making the rest seem rushed. Otherwise, Great Professor!
Professor Makalanda is a very good professor. One of my favorite professors in QCC. I had him as a freshman and he raised my expectations for college. Be prepared to learn in his class and always attend all your classes for you to pass his class. He is very understanding and helps you with all your questions without complaining.
He does not help you at all and he teaches very fast
I'm only saying difficult because it's math. However, he does give a lot of makeup work; you can correct what you did wrong on a test/quiz and he will give you half the missed points. But, as this is math, you will have to do a lot of work.
Professor Makalanda is a great math teacher. Though lectures can move fast, he's understanding and helps with questions. Using Unstuckstudy alongside the textbook made studying more effective.
This professor is absolutely awesome, and explains everything step by step, time goes by super fast in his class that's how engaging it is, and he is very helpful if you ask questions during and approachable, he makes math easy to understand. If his class is available, save your spot while you can if you want to learn math fr.
very good!
Great teacher, very funny and very concise with his explanations.
Great professor. Clear and concise with his explanation. Got small quizzes or tests every week. There are a lot of chances to do well or make up for grades if you felt falling behind. Had a great sense of humor too!
I took professor Makalanda's MA119 course during the 2025 winter term. He is very fair with grading, responsive with feedback, and is very helpful if you don't understand material. He made the material very simple to grasp, added a few jokes, and made the classes go by so fast.
Best Professor ever. I have him currently for my Pre-Calculus class and let me tell you, he will make you want to do math forever. I love conversing with him after class, especially about the lecture. take this professor seriously, he is one of the only people who will give you more than a second chance
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