2.7

Michael Gartenberg

Mathematics - Baruch College

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makes incredibly hard tests for easy subjects

MTH2001 - 5.0 rating

then when you ask, screams at you for not working hard enough

MTH2001 - 3.0 rating
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MTH2001
Dec 5, 2002

makes incredibly hard tests for easy subjects.

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MTH2001
Mar 11, 2003

encourages questions.. then when you ask, screams at you for not working hard enough

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MTH2001
May 5, 2003

He is an awful teacher. He lets the class out to early. Math is a subject that a person cant learn by themselves

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MTH2201
Jun 19, 2003

He's a good teacher, he has silly ways that helps you remember the information. He's a sloppy teacher but he's easy and very helpful. His test are also easy. (He lets' class out early everyday)

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MTH2610
Aug 19, 2003

Explains very well and lets you out almost an hour earlier, but you still have to do a lot of studying on your own outside of the class.

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CALC
Aug 23, 2003

Can't teach. Doesn't care about students.

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MTH2610
Aug 26, 2003

Work is extremely difficult but he's a very very very generous grader. Doesn't really take attendance.

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CALCULOUS
Sep 13, 2003

Overall, not bad.Explains fairly clearly,grades like any other math teacher, if the answer is wrong, than it is wrong.If not the ****ing departmental exam, would have gotten an A-, now a B. If you are sensitive,don't ask him q's in class

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MATH2001
Nov 11, 2003

He's a nice a guy, who tried to be funny. It dosnt seem like he cares too much since he lets you out about an hour early all the time. The tests arent easy but arent too tough.. If your desperate to fill a math class hes your man

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MTH2001
Dec 2, 2003

He is a great professor. Class gets out early everyday and small amounts of HW, which the tests are directly derived from. Before class he always asks if anyone has questions. He is very loud, so you stay awake, and humor is silly. Good methods too.

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MTH2001
Dec 4, 2003

He's the absolute best math professor I've ever had. Although he moves at a fast pace, he makes sure your able to understand the concepts, and he encourages students to ask questions.

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MTH2002
Dec 5, 2003

didn't like his teaching style. he was all over the place and sloppy.

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MTH2001
Dec 14, 2003

He's an OK prof. not much comment about his teaching. Test are ok not so hard not so easy. But one thing is true that he is late all the time and you get to leave like an hr early so if you prefer short class, take him.

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MATH2001
Dec 19, 2003

When a professor lets you an hour early and than gives you tests which take the full 1:40 nothing good can be said about this guy. He is a very nice guy though. there are 5 questions on the tests so you better know your stuff well!

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MTH2106
Feb 10, 2004

I had this guy for Pre-Cal and Calculus, and boy what a difference. While he's a nice guy, he seems to enjoy making his tests extra hard. About half the students in my calc class dropped or failed.

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CAL
Apr 28, 2004

does not care about teaching, lets you out of class way too early and his tests are nothing like the material in class

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CALC
May 6, 2004

Does not care if you understand the material. WIll let students fail or drop. Doesn't care about the amount who do so.

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MTH2207
May 13, 2004

Absolutely the best. Clear, consistent, helpful, very knowledged on the subject. Great humor, easy tests, no graded homework.

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CALCULUS
Jun 6, 2004

He sucks. Math is not my best subject but he was by far the worst professor ever. He doesnt care to make sure everyone in the class is upto date. Horrible he was a waste of $$ I had to drop his class - DO NOT TAKE HIM

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CALCULUS
Jun 27, 2004

This guy was great. He's very clear and always willing to answer questions. Someone once missed a test and he let him take it over again. Very nice guy..as long as you take good notes and study well, his class is great.

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2207
Jun 29, 2004

Great Professor. Clear, funny, and nice to talk to. He talks loudly so that you don't fall asleep, very helpful in my case.

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PRECAL
Jun 29, 2004

he is smart, helpful, yes he is late and leaves early but he teaches in 30 minutes everything you need to know..just do hw and study for his hard tests. i am taking him in the fall for calc. he does care about your success but you have to apply yourself.

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MATH2001
Jul 1, 2004

No attendance, 1 hour classes, Tests are hard but if you are willing to do hw and review problems and go into the tests knowing you will do well and don't like staying in class he's great.

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PRECAL
Jul 20, 2004

he's such a jerk he pretends to be nice but he's not i asked him to explain things and he says "oh i'm not going to show you cause if i show you, you won't do the homework and i want you to do the homework" i went to tutoring and even quit pledg

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PRECAL
Jul 28, 2004

Good teacher if you're willing to work. He usually ends class half an hour early. If you ask him for help he'll assist you. I got an A-. You MUST do you're homework inorder to pass the test and class.

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2001
Oct 5, 2004

makes test harder than hw and what he went over

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CALC
Nov 11, 2004

DO NOT TAKE HIM!! Yes, he lets out everyone early and comes late but he does NOT help at all, nor does he explain clearly. I had to fail him and took Tepper, and got an e-z 'A'. Trust me, DO NOT TAKE ! Save your time & $$$

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CAL2206
Nov 12, 2004

HE'S NOT THAT BAD...YOU JUST NEED TO UNDERSTAND THE MATERIAL, AND VISIT THE SACC OFTEN...COMPARED TO FRED BUCKLEY AND PROFESSORS LIKE HIM, GARTENBERG IS AN MUCH MUCH BETTER..

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MATH
Nov 17, 2004

good professor. do you homework and you r home free!!! helpful. lets you leave early. tests are harder then homework

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PRECAL
Nov 18, 2004

If you suck in math don't take him. If you have a good understanding of math and you're smart enough to do the homework he assigns then you'll be just fine.

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MTH2206
Nov 19, 2004

2206 is probably the hardest class in the school, so if you've already failed and have to retake, take him. He makes it more clear the second time around, but if this is your first attempt at the class, take someone else. You really need someone who'll go over everything carefully. He goes fast.

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MTH2001
Nov 19, 2004

He is very hard. If you are not that good in math then do not take his class cuz you will get nothing more than a fat F***.

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MTH2610
Dec 5, 2004

His tests are nothing like the samples he gives in class or the howework questions. His tests are much harder! You better know your stuff before taking a test, or else you won't do well. He is really not that reliable after class and doesn't help that much.

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MTH2001
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2004

I use to love math before I took his class. Anyone who didnt take math for a while, dont take his class. He does no review, and yells at you and makes you feel stupid when you ask a question. Just do his homework and ask a lot of questions!!!..teach urself!

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MATH2206
Dec 23, 2004

HE NEEDS TO GO BACK TO SCHOOL TO LEARN HOW TO TEACH. THE WORST TEACHER I EVER HAD. U MIGHT AS WELL STAY HOME AND STUDY THE BOOK BY URSELF. HIS TESTS ARE REDICULOUS AND HE DOES PROBLEMS SO QUICK U CAN NOT EVEN UNDERSTAND WHAT HE IS DOING, AND WHEN U ASK HIM A QUESTION HE ACTS LIKE U JUS INSULTED HIM

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MTH2206
Dec 25, 2004

His class is like a machine - what you put into it, is what you get out. 3 hard tests, and a dept. multiple choice final. He's not helpful, confusing, BUT better than Buckley for sure. Your solution? Lots of SACC tutoring and do all the problems in the book. Don't rely on miracles in his class.

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MTH2206
Jan 3, 2005

he is a bad professor. never answers emails or phone calls, doesnt teach, and gives out lower than deserved grades.

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MATH2206
Jan 12, 2005

Take this guy only if you intend on studying a lot outside of class. Always leaves class 30 minutes early and does not do enough sample problems during class. Likes to make fun of students that ask questions.

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MTH2206
Jan 22, 2005

Nothing you do can help you earn a good grade with him, He told us not to use calculators all semester but on the final we had to, and the entire class was lost, very unhelpful, talks down to students, and doesnt seem to care, Guaranteed to lower your GPA

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MATH
Jan 25, 2005

by far the worst professor i've ever had. he failed me and lowered my whole damn gpa bc he only gives 3 exams and wouldn't let me retake the final, which i couldn't take because i was in the emergency room. never replies emails, can't teach, yells at students, always late to class and leaves early.

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PRECAL2001
Jan 27, 2005

This guy was absolutely dreadful....he ruined my GPA...he is kinda nice but doesn't seemt to care about his students. Will yell at you if you ask a question....and you need to go to SACC....its the only reason i survived this course.

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MTH2610
Jan 27, 2005

Math is not my subject and he doesn't make it any easier. It's an intense course because he goes so fast. His review sessions are a joke. Even hours at SACC did not help me. He let classes go early because he goes so fast during lessons.

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2610
Feb 15, 2005

DO NOT TAKE THIS MAN HE IS SOOOOOOOOOOOO BORING. HE IS NEVER CLEAR HE COMES IN HALF AN HOUR LATE AND LETS YOU OUT HALF AN HOUR EARLY. HIS TESTS LOOK LIKE THEY WERE WRITTEN BY A 5 YEAR OLD. AVOID IF POSSIBLE!!!!!!!

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MTH2001
Apr 5, 2005

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CALC2610
May 17, 2005

he's one of the worst teacher i ever had at baruch. hes supppper boring!!! highly NOT recommended. save urselves!

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CAL2610
May 27, 2005

yes hes hard, yes hes an ass, but if you really pay attention, i mean really really pay attention and don't let yourself wander for a minute, you'll do well. he writes his own tests so the ans are weird, but if you do all hw, its no problem. be careful when asking questions- he blows up on ppl. he will ridicule you. but lets you out early

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CAL2206
May 29, 2005

He is THE worst professor ever 2 be in Baruch. Not only will he make fun of u if u dot understand s/m, he'll make it hell 4 u on his tests.If u'r ready 2 learn on ur own, be my guest & take this obnoxious son of a __!!! Good Luck 2 all!

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MTH2610
May 31, 2005

This class could be hard if you never took Calculus before! Hard to understand the professor's explanations if you are not familiar with the material!

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MTH2610
Jun 3, 2005

this class is meant for those who want to learn something. take him if u seriously want to learn math.

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2610
Jun 13, 2005

It is odvious that this teacher is very hard and does make fun of his students. But he does this for a reason! The reason is he wants his students to learn. Ive gotten made fun of millions of times, but I learned from my mistakes. He is definitly one of the best and most challenging professors i have ever taken and i got an A in the course.

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MATH
Jun 17, 2005

he is the worst

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MATH2001
Jun 30, 2005

Prof. Gartenburg clearly explains all lessons and helps make a difficult subject a little easier.

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MTH2001
Jul 8, 2005

WORST PROFESSOR IN BARUCH COLLEGE. HE RUNS THROUGH THE MATERIAL VERY QUICKLY. DOES NOT REVIEW IT. DO NOT TAKE HIM

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MTH2201
Jul 13, 2005

Really hard! He actually called someone stupid in class and told them to drop the course cuz they werent gunna pass! Total JERK and a HALF. Didnt answer a question until we all told him he was teaching wrong. Dont take him if you want to pass math with a half decent grade. Wanted to run away after a few minutes of this HARD-to-UNDERSTAND person.

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MTH2001
Aug 30, 2005

Weird!!!

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MTH2610
Nov 23, 2005

He explains everything very well, makes many complicated things easier. I think he is kinda funny... BUT his tests are hard, he is a tough grader. Soo if math is not your 'best part', avoid him....

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MATH2001
Nov 23, 2005

Not the worst math teacher, (Reich is the worst). Not an easy teacher to get an A with.

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MTH2001
Dec 7, 2005

He's a good professor, he will keep you a wake. You actually learn alot of helpfull stuff that you will use later. I got a B+ eventhough a missed a midterm!

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MTH4010
Dec 28, 2005

very nice guy. i learned alot without taking any tests.

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MATH
Jan 26, 2006

he is the best in baruch......

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MATH2003
Jun 4, 2006

He is a nice person and if you ask he will take time for you after class. But his explanation is not easy - basically you have to study all by yourself or you have to know material before hand. if you want to have a professor who explain everything for you, he is NOT the one. you can ask him to choose multiple choice test or not.

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MTH2610
Jul 7, 2006

The worst professor in Baruch. STAY AWAY!

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MTH2206
Aug 24, 2006

He is a really nice guy. He was a pretty good professor, and I did learn the material from him. But his tests were ridiculously hard. He somewhat prepared me for the final. I got a B- in the class. I used to be an A student in math, but college math is hard no matter what teacher you have.

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MATH2003
Nov 20, 2006

if you study and go to a tutor he is okay. other then that i think he moved pretty fast but you can ask questions and he stops

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MTH2003
Dec 12, 2006

people say he is a good professor he does explain and go over homework but he moves to fast...on the other hand which teacher here doesn't?his tests are pretty much from the homework

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MTH2610
Dec 22, 2006

he came to class w/ a textbook thats it. exams he wrote out and were barely legible. obviously doesn't put much effort into teaching, the class wasn't on blackboard.He goes to fast and intimidates students from asking questions. assumes you know everything just because he does but if we were teaching for 40 years it be easy to. Don't take him.

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MTH3006
Mar 29, 2007

YO THIS PROF IS THE MAN. IF YOU ARE LAZY DONT TAKE THIS GUY OR HE WILL OWN YOU. TAKE HIM IF YOU ARE WILLING TO WORK FOR THE A. IT CAN BE DONE. AT THE END, ONCE ITS SAID AND DONE AND YOU GOT THAT A YOU CAN TELL HIM TO GO INTEGRATE HIMSELF.

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MATH2205
May 5, 2007

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MTH2005
May 6, 2007

at first he was intimidating but after a while you get used to him and his teaching methods. he does go fast but he's good. you need to do your hw to follow along though.

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MATH3006
May 24, 2007

If you want to truly learn Mathematics take him. His exams are very tricky and require deep thought. This is far from an Easy A. He doesnt curve. To earn your grade you will have to work hard. The satisfaction of getting a good grade from a demanding teacher feels great at the end. Take him if you want to be challenged!

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MATH3006
May 24, 2007

If you want to truly learn Mathematics take him. His exams are very tricky and require deep thought. This is far from an Easy A. He doesnt curve. To earn your grade you will have to work hard. The satisfaction of getting a good grade from a demanding teacher feels great at the end. Take him if you want to be challenged!

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CALC2207
Jan 23, 2008

hes tough, but if you do the homework and ask him for help, you'll do fine. he's intimidating because he wants you to do well. pay attention and do the work and he's a great teacher. don't and he'll probably tell u to drop the class

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MATH2203
Feb 23, 2008

covers material way to fast. assumes you know everything and give too much hw. also test is extremely difficult compare to departmental final. I got a B-, but had to learn the material on my own.

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MATH2610
Apr 11, 2008

Prof's a nice man but can't teach for his life. His grades are solely based on his 3 tests. I taught myself the material & got an A. His tests aren't that hard if you know the material but if you're looking to be taught, he isn't the man to do it. Class Attendance isn't required but if you do go he'll start late and end 1/2 an hr early.

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MTH2610
May 4, 2008

i thought this class was pretty hard & i love calculus. attendance is never taken but you need to go to class AND do the homeworks to do well. tests are really difficult if you dont study and most of your studying will be from the homework. he goes kind of fast but he'll stop if you need help. most of the lectures end early [at least 20 min]

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MTH2003
Jul 16, 2008

This professor is truly awful. He comes to every class 15 mins late, and races through the material. When you ask a question he yells and insults you and then says he has too much to cover and there isnt enough time to explain. Then he ends class 30 mins early (not enough time?) He does not write legibly on the board and makes mistakes often.

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MTH2205
May 6, 2009

This Professor is not the best, I will be honest. I do not recommend him, especially if Math is your weak subject. I was very good at math before I went to his class and when I went to his class it was a disaster. I went to EVERY class AND tutoring and did not do very well on the tests. He races through the material. Do NOT do it. = )

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MTH2610
May 9, 2009

Horrible. Definite NO-NO. Stay away as far as possible. Cannot teach, screams at you for asking questions. Races through material to end class 30 mins early.

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MTH3010
Oct 24, 2009

Ease: 3/10 Helpful: 4 Fun of Class: 1 Funniness: 1 Attendance: Not Taken Work Amount: Exams and hw problems. A: Just do well on tests, hw isnt checked. Text: @library Overall: Be good in Calc or you will likely fail to keep up with this guy, hes kinda past his prime. I had to drop the class. =/ Good luck, not recommended, find another Cal teacher

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MTH2205
Nov 21, 2009

He is not that bad. He explains clearly the sequence for solving each problem. Just remember the scheme how to do it. You don't need to understand cal to do good. Do the homework and PRACTICE FINAL samples, he didn't cover some of them in class. Got "A" by doing all the homework prior each test. Didn't have troubles with his class.

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MTH2203
Nov 23, 2009

seems like a hard class but great prof.. doesnt fool around, gets through material and lets you go home.. always available for questions, very approachable..definitly take him, hes one of the better professors in baruch.

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MTH2610
May 17, 2010

He is actually a really good professor. Although he does go through the materials really fast,the class is easy if you have a good math background. He is pretty laid back and let you go home early.

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MTH2003
May 28, 2010

This is by far the worst professor in Baruch College. He can't teach for life. Guys stay away from this person as possible. He goes way to fast through the material and yells at people if they ask questions. NO NO NO stay away from him.

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MTH2610
Jun 7, 2010

I like the way he attracts students' attention - blunt but earnest. His explanation gives insight to understanding a difficult concept, but applying it to actual problems (lots of hw) is your job. I wish I took him in regular semester, not summer course for the sake of time.

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MTH2610
Jul 6, 2010

dont say I didnt warn you... STAY AWAY from this professor. The WORST professor in Baruch. He comes in 15 mins late and then rushes through the material to end class 30-45 mins early. Be prepared to learn everything yourself unless you know everything about calculus. Insults you for asking a question. Exams are barely legible and extremely HARD.

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MTH2610
Nov 23, 2010

I have to say he is a smart guy.He teaches culculus in a brilliant way sometimes. but u may get sleepy in the class. Attendence is not nesssary. Tests are pretty easy even I didn't do the hw a lot. Asians can take it with a easy A!

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MTH2207
Dec 11, 2010

If you want a Professor who is organized and comes to class prepared, don't take him. His handwriting and his tests are illegible. If you ask him questions, he won't answer you because he claims he explained it crystal clear. Save yourself.

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MTH2207
Dec 21, 2010

His xams r very easy, if you just try to stay awake in class, all the problems he does in class r almost the same in xams(with few changes in numbers), with strong background in math, u dont even hav to go his class, just go to the xam date...he also gives u take home tests

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MTH2207
May 31, 2011

Not bad. keeps you on track, he's really smart but moves fast. Do homework and you will be fine, if not then you will suffer

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MTH2207
May 31, 2011

Not bad!!

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MATH1201
Aug 22, 2011

He is not helpfull at all. He does not attend class at the final lectures for review. If you are one of those people who need review time in class before exams never take him. He is extremely old, grouchy and can not teach at all.

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MTH2207
Sep 28, 2012

I had to take this awful 2207 class a few times. I finally passed the course the third time with him. His exams are the easiest, but, read the book from cover to cover, take notes, go to every class, SACC if you need it. Luckily we had a take home exam before the final which everyone got a tutor for and an A on the last exam going into the final.

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