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Hes a Sexxy Thang... I went to class for him

helpful, but unorganized. didn't teach last fewch., cuz ran out of time

He's organized and logical (with a sexy European accent)

great prof

He's helpful and approachable

I only took this calculus course b/c he was teaching it. I would like to integrate him! yummy!

Excellent teacher. Very approachable.

He's a Sexy Thang!!!!! I went to class because of him!

I love him.

Very good prof

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very good professor. as long as you pay attention in the lecture and know how to do the assignment problems, you won't have any difficulty on his exams. he knows the material inside and out and gives fairly clear explanations

Very knowledgeable and helpful instructor. However, his presentation of the material in this course was just a disaster. His teaching would be outstanding if his notes were more organized. His exams are not bad though and his marking is very fair. He cares more about your reasoning in solving a problem then the actual answer being correct.

You'll either love or hate Mark. The course isn't easy and you'll have to pay close attention in class. But I went into the class w/o even a Math 30 background and he defied the Dean and bent over backwards to help me grasp the concepts and for that, I loved him. Great prof, but be willing to work hard. And oh such a Sexxxy accent.

Awesome prof. Goes by the textbook while supplementing it with some of his own material, although in a sense it's all the same. The assignments aren't bad, but time consuming, so be ready to work hard. If you put an effort into the class, you won't have any problems with the exams and you can do extremely well in this course.

Can be really scary at the start since he's an old school Russian math prof, but if you're planning on taking a lot of uni math down the road you simply must take his class. He wants to see that you've worked hard and given the course material some thought. If you have, you'll be rewarded in the end. (plus he says funny stuff randomly in class)

mark is awesome. he's a genius so there are times when it's difficult to understand what he's talking about. just go and ask for help and he'll be more than happy to get you through the course. likes to talk about the mother land too. all in all, a good guy. A+++

Mark is an enthusiastic teacher. His jokes make the class much more bearable once you get used to his Russian accent. The 5 min late for every class suites his character. He gets to know names quickly and he has gone out of his way to help those who require extra assistance. Sometimes the class falls behide schedule, but all and all he is great!

Holy crap is this guy good at math. Good teacher too. His exams are fair; totally based on what he taught in class. He's what I call a "math guy" though, so if you're in precalculus and don't like math you may not like him but if you're interested in math, he's great to have. The only complaint is that he's never on time, but it's not a huge deal.

Grrrrreat teacher, understands math very well, and teaches you the derivations for formulas so that you understand why they are being used and it's not so difficult to remember them. Very bright teacher, doesn't even need to bring notes with him to class, just spits everything out right from his head.

best prof ever! very care about students.very helpful!

Good prof. He was extremely knowledgeable, and always willing to help. One downside is that when he finds a concept that he believes the class should already know (but they obviously don't) he just says "you should know that" rather than teaching the concept.

Wow, I'm so impressed by the astute observations that a student must STUDY when going to University. Those of you who are surprised by this are a real credit to your profession as a student...

Brilliant mathematician. Knows how to solve problems and prove theorems in more ways than just your standard textbook methods; likes students to see there's more than one way to do things. No doubt he's passionate about math. Only complaint is that every class I've had with him he never finished the course. But his lectures are very enjoyable.

Knows math inside out; not hard to get a good mark if study and UNDERSTAND material; if you don't make sure you come to him and ASK to explain, he'll be happy to help.

Mark is great! He is a little difficult to understand, but is clear if you pay attention to every word he says. He is very helpful, and funny. This class is a hard class though, do not take the 3 1 hour sessions a week!

very high grade prof if you have interest in the subject he will be your demi god. has long experience and very solid rigorous approach to the topics. be regular and use the grey matter. exceptional quality of teaching but you do need to have interest and willingness to learn. a college like macewan is very lucky to have someone like him.

Mark is a wonderful man. He will do everything he can to make sure you learn what you need to. The class is difficult for many people, but if you seek help he'll be there. He has a very soft, charming personality. Really, I adore him.

good professor, but hard to understand at times.

I've had many math profs at both Grant Mac and the U of A, and I must say that Mark is the best and most inspiring of them all! I love how he shows his students different ways of doing things then just your standard textbook methods. If you go to class and work hard, his exams are totally fair. I wish I could have had him for all my math classes!

Such a hardass, so if you think you may struggle with the course you could be in trouble. He is a really wonderful and sweet man though, if you give him the chance. I loved listening to every word he said in his beautiful russian accent, I would go to his class just for that.

GREAT PROF. Does not make his assignments easy, nor his exams, but he sure does prepare you for further math courses. Very straight-up, no nonsense guy. If you try hard and show effort by asking questions and doing h/w, you will do fine. Sometimes hard to pay attention because he is so damn tough, rugged and SEXY. Great sense of humour too!

Fair exams, easy marker, and a very nice guy. Enjoyable lectures, and is very approachable outside of class. He really likes students who are good at math, and show effort.. Not so much if you dont like the class though and put in minimal effort

Hard Class! Write down every single thing he says in class and study hard! Easy marker however.

Mark is an awesome guy, but once he finds you texting or distracted during lecture times he will make you feel like crap! his notes arent the best, but the amount of marks he will give you on the exam is CRAZY(in a good way) would definitly recommend him

Mark is a great prof. Let him get to know you and he becomes 10x more helpful. He has an accent, but that won't stop you from catching his witty jokes! Make sure to attend class if you are struggling, because he will help you!

Amazing prof. strong accent but very easy to follow what he says. attend every class, read book, ask for help when needed and you will do fine.*don't txt or look or touch your phone in class tho*.

Mark is a very good teacher. He is glad to help and will do what he can to make the material as comprehensible as possible, but math 241 is a hard course by nature so it is tough to teach. I don't think anyone can do a better job then Mark. You have to work hard though. His tests are fair but not easy.

Just follow his notes exactly. His exams are exactly his notes. Go to class. let him know your name etc. he grades you higher if you just show up and he knows who you are.

He's a really cool guy, interesting, exams are very very similar to his sample exams. Attend class, he doesn't like people who skip then ask questions. Easy marker. Overall I do recommend to have him as a prof!

Really great guy. Mark is helpful and has a lot of enthusiasm for the content he provides. I had him for both Math 125 and 115 and while I enjoyed his linear algebra class more, I would recommend him for either course. Get to know him, don't use your phone in class, show up and you'll automatically be in his good books. Good sense of humor too.

Awesome professor! definately knows his stuff, as long as you attend his classes and dont text your probably fine. Hes a fair marker and will give partial marks but the final is kinda hard but once you get to know him hes got a great sense of humor and will help you. took him for math 125 and 115 and would reccomend him!

Brilliant prof, but sometimes this makes it hard to understand him. Don't let the first midterm catch you off guard. Make sure you understand the notes he gives in class because that it most of what will be on exams. Fair marker. Difficult course.

This guy is a total brainiac. But this course is QUITE hard. If you want to do well, NEVER use a cellphone, ALWAYS show up for class, and DO ask him questions if you get lost. His midterms are exactly like the samples he gives out, he just changes the numbers. And be prepared to get a tutor, especially after the first month.

I took two courses with Mark, and he is a great professor only if you show up to class and show you care. If he likes you he will gladly help you out, but if your the kind of guy who shows up to the exams only then dont expect much, would totally recommend him

Great teacher but can be confusing at times! Go to math help if you're confused, or go see Mark in his office! He really cares about his students, just show up to class, put your phone away and give him your full attention! Hard course though, if you struggle with Math try taking something else or go to math help every week!

Very impressed, helpful and wanted to make sure you understood what he was teaching. Questions in class are very excepted but he can get a tad confused on what you are trying to ask. However makes sure all is clarified before moving on. If you show up and actually pay attention you will have no problems passing with a good grade. GREAT TEACHER!

Amazing prof , and he's quite hilarious too ! always throwing jokes here and there , and he's very entertaining , I'm definitely taking more math classes with mark ! And his practice exams are very similar to his real one . Cool guy !

Amazing prof. Go to class ask questions turn off your phone. Genuinely cares about students who put in the effort and will help them out. Tests are like the samples and what he does on the board. Those who try will succeed but there's no mercy for those who don't come to class. The accent isn't that bad. He's fabulous if you get to know him.

Definitely turn off your phone - because you will NEED to. I am NOT a math whiz, but with Mark, I got used to his accent and learned to ask questions. And ask them! Before you get lost! He's not bad looking, just a thick Russian accent and doesn't talk too loud so sit in the front and MAKE LOTS OF NOTES JUST LIKE HIS. Each class is example-based.

I hate math, but this was my favorite class. Concepts are explained very well through examples. He scares half the class off in the beginning of the term to make sure you are serious about your studies. Extremely accommodating towards absences due to injury, if you show up on a daily basis he'll do his best to make sure you succeed. NO CELLPHONES!

Mark's class is actually really easy if you show up, read the textbook, and do all your homework assignments. He marks SUPER easy and sometimes gives full marks even when you get a question wrong! :) He does tons of examples and provides practice midterms, both of which are exactly like the actual midterms. Only thing is DO NOT GO ON YOUR PHONE!

good teacher. simple exam and homework. he gives many examples in class, it's really helpful on assignment and exam.

Mark is a great guy, but be prepared to show up to class, and DO NOT USE YOUR PHONE. He hates them, but with his accent, you'll want to pay attention anyway. You get used to the accent though. He's very helpful if you go to talk to him about a test. Don't worry if your class is five buildings over - he's always a few minutes late.

Mark seems unapproachable at first but the guy is hilarious. A strange sense of humor but if you know how to take it some lectures could be quite comical. The way he delivers the material is so clear I really don't know how you cant ace this class. His practice tests are formatted very similar to the midterm as well as the final.

Mark is hard to reach outside of class and when you do he seems harsh and disappointed. But if you go see him lots, try hard on assignments and pay attention in class, he will notice! Even though I did terrible on the final he bumped my grade a whole letter grade because he knew I worked hard! He's a real sweetheart on the inside!

If you actually like math hes a fantastic professor, hes passionate about math and makes it fun through his indirect sense of humour. If you struggle with math you may be intimidated by him but dont be. He is caring, kind and makes things easy if you put in the extra effort, but dont expect to just sail on through the class.

Things to know about Mark: He seems really intimidating but he's not. He has a serious vibe to him but he's more than willing to help if you need it. Math is hard and he advices you to practice outside of class. Listen to him. Phones are a no. He WILL call you out VERY. GENEROUS. MARKER. If he sees you understand the concept, he won't dock you.

I was in his office about once a week just to ask questions, he explained things in different ways until I understood. If you don't understand something, his writing or a concept, just ask. He responded to my emails in a timely manner and was always very willing to help.

Mark prepares you extraordinarily, you just need to put in the work. He's been kind and helpful to me every step of the way. A true math person's professor, is dedicated to developing understanding of the topic - not just calculation. A great prof, and an even better person. One of my favorites. PUT AWAY YOUR PHONE, HE HATES PHONES.

Mark is nowhere near as bad as people say. He is a very nice guy who truly cares about you if you put in the work. People tried scaring me away from this course but I put in the work and I got a way better grade than I thought. Very helpful after/outside of class. I would honestly recommend him. Put in the effort & you'll do good. Give him a chance

I found Mark to be a great professor! He uploads all his lectures to youtube. There are a lot of them, but he is very thorough and goes through lots of examples. I found him to be very flexible, and it was clear he wants his students to succeed. I personally did not attend the zoom lectures and I still did well. You have to study to do well!

A kind hearted man who sincerely cares that the students learn the material, for the sake of the beauty of math. He wrote the textbooks you use, and they are truly amazing. He will reward you if you show you know your stuff, the material is hard, but if you read the book, you will understand and grasp a deep knowledge of the material. Thanks prof.

Math 241 is one of the hardest class that I have taken as a Math minor. However, if you put enough effort in Math 241, you will get out the effort that you have put in. Thankfully, Mark recognizes the students who are willing to pass and do good in his class. He is a reasonable marker and is very easy to reach out outside of class.

This is the hardest class ive ever taken however, mark is willing to help if youre willing to put in the work. hes easy to access outside of class in fact he responds to my emails within minutes. he can be harsh but he just wants you to work for it. the last negative review posted on dec 8 is mine but i realized he just wants hard work!

In my humble opinion, if we had to name a new 'Godfather of Mathematics' during the present day in age, it would belong solely to Solomonovich. He would come to class so prepared he can literally whip up any geometric proof from thin air, the man has a beautiful mind and has been a great inspiration to myself and many. I hope I can speak to him aga

He is an outstanding professor and his knowledge of math is impeccable. His quizzes are extremely similar to the practice ones he posts online and he informs us well on what to expect on his tests. Effort IS REQUIRED in this course to do well, as making mistakes is not an option if you want a good grade. Overall, I am Satisfied with his performance

Very knowledgeable in Math, of course. Knows his stuff, but you are HEAVILY expected to read the textbook. With that being said, the quizzes are very similar to the questions on textbook. Almost like a reward if you do read it as it is required by Mark. He also expects you to be involved or else he will not give effort to help you, which is fair.

At first I thought I wasn't a big fan of professor Solomonovich, but after I failed one of my last quizzes, he came up to me and sat with me after class to explain everything, and even gave me a few extra marks because he could tell I knew what I was doing. He can seem tough, but he cares about his students.

Dr. Solomonovich is a brilliant professor, teaching a challenging course. His lectures are in-depth, his textbook is descriptive, and he is very approachable outside of class. I highly recommend him for 241 if you're up for a challenge, and can put the time in to read for an hour or two a day. The course feels very rewarding.

He's a pretty good teacher, but due to his accent, he can be tricky to understand sometimes. He goes pretty quick, so you need to pay attention. Relies heavily on the textbook so you need to read and do all the exercises.If you do, you will be rewarded because he will formulate his quizzes almost exactly from the book and the samples he posts.

Just do the practice tests and youll be fine

Regardless of what ANYONE says on this platform about Mark they cannot deny he is extremely fair . He is by far the most respectful and kind individual I have had the pleasure to take a university class with during my four years enrolled . Don't let the bad ratings turn you away from taking a class with him . He is brilliant .

I understand some of the poorer reviews of this prof. But if you actually like Math and are there to learn and not bs your way through, this is the prof for you, as I learned more in this course than I have in any class. Provides you with lots of resources and is very fair.

Dr. Solomonovich is a great professor. Although he has a thick accent, overtime I grew to understand what he was saying. To find success in this class is through his practice quizzes and exams as it is very much similar. Sit in the front as he is sometimes hard to hear. Overall he is a very intelligent professor who wants his students to succeed.

The class can be difficult with many of the quizzes only consisting of 6 multiple choice questions. Do as many practice problems in the textbook as you can, and remember the practice quizzes as many questions from them will be on the actual quiz. He can also be intimidating to ask questions, but the lectures were good and very clear.

You have to put in extra work to understand the material as he isn't the best at explaining abstract concepts. However, tests are very predictable. They are pretty much identical to the practice exams, and most of the time the questions on the tests are examples from the lecture. One of the only profs to round up grades if you've been working hard.

Tests weren't too bad because most of the time it's closely related to practice given out. However most of the time learning from him is the hardest part just because he's hard to understand and goes fast. If you do the practice and ask questions you'll do fine.

He is great but sometimes goes over theorems which I hardly understood. I had a 48% avg and he said if you should improvement in final exam he will boost alot, I failed half quizzed and got a 90% on the final ended with B-. Take him and participate, he will never let u down if u study hard.