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Very unclear especially in lecture notes; grades tests unfairly
Bui is a very nice and helpful teacher. He actually cares about his students.
Assigns reasonable amount of work (usually every other odd# in the book). Sticks to syllabus, explains problems if you ask. Always available during his office hours. Cares about students.
took class during summer so it could be the reason he was so tough.Assigns ALOT of HW!Class was pretty fast paced.Not sure if its cause 150B is easy or because his class was so hard, but i got a C in his class and in my 150B class im getting an A.
Easy class, nice teacher.
Nice teacher, and willing to help. Homeworks really helps to take the test. The quizs are easy and will help you upgrade your grade if you do all your homeworks.
Took class in summer. He has a horrible accent. He states that he will use a curve but that is not true, someone will always get a perfect paper. Trust me I took it in summer and this girl got a 100 percent in the class and no curve!!! DO NOT TAKE BUI!!!
lots of help, has extra credit, makes trig easy. If anyone bashes this professor, it is only because he assign a lit of homework and people are too lazy to do it. The homework is free points that he does not check and greatly help you in the exam. I got B on all my exams but got an A in the class.
Great guy, honestly wants to help all you have to do is ask. Don't take this class if you don't want to work (assigns a good amount of hw) as long as you do the work you'll get the course. Definite recommendation if you are serious about taking the class
Excellent teacher. He was the only one that helps students get ahead in math. If there's every anyone that does not understand, he will focus on that student until that student grasps the concepts of mathematics. He really works and tries his hardest, very honest, kind, caring man.
I probably failed even though I did pretty much all the homework and studied for dozens of hours before the final (and each test). He does not teach very well and his tests are hard but he does drop one (out of 3) and he gives you 30 points EC at the end of the semester. If I had a choice again, I would avoid him. Farnham is better.
His class is great because he gets right down to the point. He explains the new topics or formulas you need to understand and then solves examples from the book. His class usually lasts 35 minutes, so you can have time to do your homework or study. There were times when his teaching became confusing, but if you talk to him he will help you out.
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i like mr. bui, he's very nice, funny and cute. He always shares his personal life stories to lighten up the mood in class. i'm taking him for summer school and was worried that it would be extremely hard since i took 150A like 2 years ago. He assigns very little hw and goes over the one u have trouble with. his tests are ez and he's ez on grading.
oh my gosh!!! mr. bui is THE niciest teacher ever. He's such a sweetheart because he tries so hard to help his students understand. He has an asian accent and makes a lot of jokes about it.. so he's really chill. He makes sure that you can do a problem if you have any doubts about it. You only turn in homework once a week. Tests are cheese.
One of the greatest math teachers I ever met. His teaching style is straight to the point and clear. No blah-blah. Then goes right into exercises. What a perfect way to learn math. You ask a question, it will be answered right where the problem lies. He was a bit homework-heavy, but those were the types of problems on the test. Great Guy!!!!!!
Very easy teacher, nice and friendly. Straigh forward with lecture. Would definitely take him again for Calculus.
he would wear the brightest shirts to class, he was funny. we would do all of our homework in class, if we needed help he actually helped, very nice and cool
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Very nice, funny and helpful. Reminds you "Don't forget to party" Gave me reccomendation to take a higher class. Is patient with everyone!
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Great guy..super patient..always willing to help. One minus, he doesn't allow notes on the tests BUT the questions are straight from the homework! So as long as you do that..the test are a breeze!! He's also got a sense of humor which helps. Highly recommend.
Awesome teacher. Bit of an accent. Tests are not that hard. Just 10 questions from the homework. I started in that class failing but I ended up with an A!
Extremely patient and helpful. Will always make sure you understand the material. Took his class for winter session, two weeks, and was able to understand it though the class was fast-paced. Definitely a teacher to take for Math.
Best Math teacher ever!!!! I had him for summer school. Lecture is totally understandable. He teaches an easier way to understand math. Test are based off homework. Gives extra credit. TAKE HIM.
he's not a bad teacher. I don't like math but he really helped me out. He does assign homework and has daily quizes. He does have an accent that might be hard for some but if not he is good and helpful.
Minh Bui is the best math teacher i have ever know i hate math and don't like it at all, but if you take Mr. Bui you will understand it and he will take you step by step he is a great teacher. You assigns homework while you are still in class and will let you work on it during class so you won't have to do math homework at home. Just take him you w
Nice guy, good teacher. He uses a test generator for the tests which can ask some really difficult question, but test were multiple choice and he lets you use a calculator so if you can't pass them maybe you should consider another career. Easy A if you put in the work.
took him for previous courses, liked him before. taking him during summer and her really scared us with (generated question) multiple choice exams (the whole class was getting low grades) BUT now he actually gave us 200 question out of which 40 of them are on the final so he's reediming himself
I took him during the summer. He gives plenty of extra credit and gives enough homework to make you understand the concepts of calculus or whatever you might be taking. He grades on a curve. He tries to be funny and make his students feel relaxed and unintimidated. He is always willing to help out as well. Take him.
nice guy. always let u go early. he gives extra credit. if u are not bad in math, u can get easy a.
This guy makes math understandable for everyone. He only lectures for half of the class then he lets you go early. He gives you a huge extra credit opportunity at the end of the semester to buffer you final test. All the questions on his test are directly taken from the homework, he doesn't even change the numbers! He's a VERY good teacher!
Good teacher. Really embraces his subject and gives plenty of help. He's down to earth, and kinda funny too. Lets you do all your work in class and also lets you leave early! It's awesome! Take him!!
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cool teacher. i've taken his class twice, only because he only gives 4 test and a final. NEVER pop quizes, never quizes at all. lectures are about 10-20 min. you can't understand him to well but if you get math its no prob. after lectures you do your homework, so you will most likely leave class an hour early. short final too! 40 questions.
Mr. Bui is an awesome teacher. super sweet and is always willing to help.attend class do the homework and pay attention and you will pass. He made math enjoyable I would get frustrated and he was always understanding.he's also Funny.;)
Mr. Bui is an awesome teacher. super sweet and is always willing to help.attend class do the homework twice since exam questions are from home work questions. Final is so easy. Easy A+. Pls take him if you want an easy A for Math 250A.
Cool Cool Cool Teacher, Take him to get a easy A.
Mr bui IS a great math teacher i ever had. he explains the material and his tests comes from the homework. if you do his homework you will definitely get an A
fUNNY, AND OVERALL HELPFUL.
He is the best teacher. I hope every body take his class if you wanna get an A in his class. The class very easy there is no quizes and the homework is not that long you can finish it in less than one hour if you understood the lecture.He is realy very nice teacher,and his class is piece of cake you can got an A easly.Have a good luck for everybody
I HATE math, but Mr. Minh made it easy and semi-fun. I totally recommend him!
I had him last semester. He was such a great teach, I took him again. He is very helpful and makes everything super clear. I hated math before, and now I enjoy it.
He doesn't assign enough homework. He doesn't elaborate on concept, which pretty much leaves you in the dust when it comes to homework.
His lectures do not help you that much. He gives you just main concepts of chapters and no details. His tests are not that hard if you do homeworks though.
He is a easy teacher and want his students get an A grade. He does not assign a lot of homework but his exams are base on the homework. If one practices and understand the homework, he/she will have no problem to get and A in this class. Highly recommended.
He is a pretty easy going guy do your homework because the exam problems come straight from the homework. A really nice guy likes to see students put in effort.
Fun teacher. Let's you leave class early when you complete assignment. Sometimes not clear due to an accent, but after you ask it's well clarified.
He was very unhelpful when I took him. Sorry but is accent back then was hard to understand and when I asked him to repeat himself at times he stated I wasn't listening. I had to drop the class since I hadn't had math in yrs and he was very unhelpful!
Gives breaks or lets out early, 2-3 sections a day Every Other Odd homework, 4 exams + final, M/C exams, definate accent but he tries to explain everything as best as he can, sometimes joking in the process. He likes to keep the classroom light and is very fair on homework but tries to trick you on tests.
extremely easy, nice, funny at times. usually ten min. late. explains math well but has an accent. you can leave class when ur homework is done. homework is due on the day of the test. usally 20 problems for the test. on the notes he puts stars next to the ones that will be on the test.
The best math teacher students are looking for. we do all of our homework in his class instead of doing in-class assignments. in doing so, you would have all the work done before you take it home for homework... that leaves you time to finish your other hard to-do homework from your classes. Take his class to find out more. you will learn a lot.
Best Teacher Ever! Explains everything well, great sense of humor! I've taken him for ever math class I had
He is a great teacher. Very helpfull. You do all your hw in class so if you don't have time for hw, like me, than he is the perfect teacher
Not a good teacher if you dont already know math..hes hard to understand but the class is surprisingly easy..test are 20 multiple choice questions and hw packets worth 15 and 30 extra credit points before the final..so an easy class to pass
He is really a funny professor. I took him for summer school and it was fun.
Bui was definitely kind of hard to understand, but he allowed us to do homework during class, and his tests were always a cinch! And once when we all bombed the test, he let us take it home and redo it. He's a nice guy, and its an easy class. I would definitely recommend him.
Good teacher. It was a little difficult to understand him sometimes, but he's also a really funny guy. His tests were multiple choice, which was nice, and we only used the textbook for HW. He also went over every ? we had on the HW. He also gave us a 30 pt extra credit assignment.
Very difficult to understand, they should really screen teachers for how good/bad their English is before sticking them in a classroom. Poor teaching style & presentation but the class was overall easy if you know math. Multiple choice tests, book hw (not online) & extra credit (do it!). I wouldn't recommend this class for ppl who want to LEARN.
I would totally recommend him! His english is not perfect but it is understandable. What better teacher that lets you do the H.w in class & get help with it. He is very funny aswell makes math fun. His test are pretty easy, just do your h.w. If you find yourself failing just do the extra credit and it will boost your grade up :)
He's a really good teacher really nice and helpful. He tells amusing stories, but not too many, and could tell when we needed a break. I would definately take him for another class.
He Doesn't explain well and skips steps. Not always easy to understand. Hard class to pass if you dnt no math well. I definitly do not recommend taking him.
I will start out by saying that math is definitely not my forte, but prof. bui really made it more understandable for me. it may be hard to understand him at first but he ALWAYS answers any questions a student may ask. I passed with a C and only because of the extra credit hw packet at the end. hes a great teacher and i would totally recommend him!
awesome teacher. uses textbook questions similar to the ones on your hw. assigns LITTLE HOMEWORK, BUT YOU GOTTA DO IT TO PASS!!!. the test is MULTIPLE CHOICE!!!
Funny, gives you breaks (during summer). I hate math, I got a D the first time I took him, I didn't do the extra credit packet. I took him again I passed with C after taking the extra packet. He's a good teacher, just math isn't my thing. He takes time answering questions. Make sure to do the extra credit packet!! ASAP
At first kind of hard to understand but eventually you get used to it, very helpful and offers extra credit. goes over hmwk if you dont understand
Great professor. Super funny. Made the summer semester a breeze. Do the homework and you'll do great on the tests. Very funny. Makes learning fun.
Loved taking math with him! He goes over every type of problem you will encounter and makes it very clear that he will not try to trick you on tests. Tests are simple and straightforward, and the extra credit packet at the end on the semester will boost your grade a ton. Always takes time to answer hw questions. Take him!
He's a good teacher, easy, funny. multiple choice tests. Collects hw on test days only. The only thing that ruined this experience for me was the math lab. Dont take math at fullerton, the mandatory 50 mins per day is ridiculous esp cuz most of the time you cant even get in because its too full. have to wait in line 4ever to get a seat. Bad system
He's kind.But sometimes I cannot hear what he says because of his English. Exams are pretty easy. Easy to get an A
Good teacher but i did not like his class. Exams are 20 question scantron which leaves little room for error on an exam. Sometimes hard to understand but explains things if you need the help.
Good teacher but i did not like his class. Exams are 20 question scantron which leaves little room for error on an exam. Sometimes hard to understand but explains things if you need the help.
Very cool teacher, funny and is very easy. If you are smart then take him. All you do are 4 tests and 1 final. Homework is a lot but very easy.
If you are the type of person who struggles in math then don't take him. His tests are hard if you don't understand the homework, his class goes very fast so keep up. His English is horrible so sit up front and pay attention.Good luck!
He is a really funny teacher, he is a good teacher, but not the best. the class was a little confusing, but i took the class during the summer so it was hectic. some of the homework questions were on the test. the tests were hard, but so is the subject and if your avg. at math you still need to study! :) but otherwise he is entertaining and fun!
very funny teacher, hw is easy but alot.
He's not very helpful, just tells you to post on discussion board. His online class requires lab on campus, but he didn't announce it until several weeks in and informed us that if we don't go then we'll be dropped. Kind of defeats the purpose o taking an online class, it should of been classified as a Hybrid class if he was going to have lab.
GREAT TEACHER!!! Gives extra credit at the end, very helpful if you go to him for extra help, friendly, and funny! I wish i could take him for trig and calc!!!
DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS ONLINE. Unless you are a math wizard, you have to teach yourself the material and even when you go to math labs they can only help you so much. I advise buying the textbook if you really have to take his class online.
He is willing to help students to pass the class!
The class is not that fast pace and the professor has somewhat of an accent but I think he's manageable. He gives you homework and you have to Do it or you don't get the free points. It's not that hard of a class as long as you at least study and put in the effort. Cracks a few jokes here and there but no one laughed because it was an 8 am class. Don't fall asleep or you won't understand the lesson he's teaching.
He's funny, easy and helpful. Just do your homework and pay attention on class. Make sure you do all your test carefully and quicky if you wanna get A. It's easy to make silly mistakes!!!
He is a great teacher. Just do homework. The tests are easy.
Do not take him for college algebra if you need to continue on in math. He's become very lazy from the last time I've had him. He doesn't respond to your emails until days later. I don't recommend him especially at 7:15 A.M.
Keeps things simple. Homework is due on test days. We had four tests this semester, not including the final (So HW is due four times as packets). Crystal clear lecture. No tricks on the exams. No quizzes. Just homework and exams. Exams are twenty questions, 5 points each. The final is 40 question, 5 points each. Easy exams.
He is helpful and his lecture is clear. he make sure if students understand the materials. Im taking his class next sememster as well. I recommend his class.
Wow, strongest accent ever! Goes way too fast! If you don't like math or are not good at it, don't take him!
Do not listen to any of the comments from reviewers who took math 100 or less. seriously, those are basic math courses taught in middle schools and sometimes elementary! If you're taking pre-algebra or algebra 2 in college, i doubt you could give good criticism. This instructor is great. His lectures are always passionate and clear. Take him.
Really easy and dedicated teacher. Just listen to his discussions in class and you will pass. he even goes over every question of the test right before you take it pretty much telling you how to do it.
Really great teacher and a nice guy. He's willing to go that extra miles for students and his tests are pretty easy. Reviews everything the day before a test. Only complaint is that he moves a bit fast.
Teacher was hard to understand. Gave extra credit so that was nice. It was hard to learn but it was a hybrid course. You really had to teach your self. One of the better math teachers I've had but was difficult to learn.
Really good teacher. 4 multiple choices tests that were 20 questions each, and the final was 40 questions. Very helpful teacher.
Good professor and good online class but lots of homework. 20 questions per test and 40 questions on final.
Hybrid during summer class. Teacher was a little hard to undertand but if u come everyday and try you should pass no problem. Lots of extra crd 4 exams,final worth 1/3 of your grade. He really wants you to understand & very good intentions. Hybrid is not for everyone,summer was super fast, if u have a hard time in math do not take hybrid or summer.
Worse math teacher i've ever had, and i have nothing against him to be honest. His accent is really strong and he does not care wether you understood the lecture or no!
Excellent teacher, some might say he is hard to understand but i understood him perfectly this is third time i take this class, and i finally passed with him, he has unique methods of teaching and he is very funny, if don't pass it cuz you didn't try simple as that.
He is a good professor. He can sometimes rush through the lectures but it is because there is so much material to cover throughout the semester. All homework was online so you could learn from your mistakes and many resources to help you get it right.
He is a great professor. REALLY wants all of his students to succeed! Offers extra credit and multiple choice tests. Attendance matters because math in general is a hands on type of class. He has an accent, but he embraces it and even makes fun of himself. I hate math, but I love him. First time ever in my life getting an A in math!!
Has potential to be a good teacher. No online homework or mandatory math lab hours. Offered extra credit. Tests are neither easy nor hard. Curved grades. Lecture moves too quickly, and also doesn't coincide with the book; sometimes didn't coincide with the homework either. Sometimes would not go over problems from homework that were too difficult.
Took math 40, struggled terribly. If ur good at teaching urself the material, take him. Ive had good math professors before&he was not helpful at all.All semester I only 5 students raised there hand to ask questions & he assumed everyone knew the material. When he is asked a question he doesn't answer it correctly, so people hardly asked questions.
Just got finished taking him this semester and i have to say if anyone is thinking of taking him take someone else because you have to teach yourself the material. He teaches some of the material in a different way then the textbook which is a problem because he uses the textbook authors generated tests so ur pretty much screwed...only upside is that he gives u extra credit to do to turn in before the final test
Super easy with all scantron tests, know how to use a calculator and you will be good. He is also really buff even though he is small.
He is a great teacher! I took him last semester. He give a 30 pt. extra credit packet before the final. You need to complete every question. There are 4 tests 20 questions each and the Final is 40 questions.
His tests are 20 mult. choice questions (scantron) and are worth 100 points. So If you miss two questions you go down a letter grade. That is the only flaw his class has. Attendance is a must, lectures can be boring, he makes numerous mistakes while teaching (students correct him), and he goes over tricky questions on the text. which i like.
Lectures are great and he is very helpful. I usually use his methods over the books sometimes, when he decides to take a different route. 4 multi choice tests about 20 questions long. DO THE HOMEWORK AND YOU WILL BE FINE!! Extra credit is offered at the end of the semester. Final is 40 questions long. Homework is 60pts. GO TO HIS OFFICE HOURS!
I love prof Bui. my favorite quality is his personality. he is very nice and helpful to all of us. he is understanding about making simple algebra errors on test (im in calc 2) and doesn't mark you down unless it is an error in calculus part of the problem. thank you for all of your help Prof Bui!!!
Tips: Take notes from the book instead of his class. The tests are based on how the book does it. He sometimes makes mistakes and can get a bit confusing. 5 tests and a final. Extra credit bumps you up half a grade. He curves too. Do not rely on the practice tests. *Study through homework instead!* He is very nice, kind of funny. Just a basic class
Professor Bui is a great teacher who is passionate about teaching. He really goes into depth of each problem. The only downfall, which is quite a big downfall, is the MyMathLab program required to do homework. That program is absolutely no help. The homework is disorganized and irrelevant. Hopefully all math classes will drop this hinderance.
If you do the practice tests and show up to class you're basically going to pass. There is no book to buy because he has you do the homework on MyMathLab. The extra credit took my grade from an 85% to a 91% after the final. The tests are almost identical to the practice tests provided by MyMathLab. He's super nice and always willing to help.
Prof Bui is the nicest guy, he made it lear from day one that he was gonna do anything to help people pass. Really chill professor!
While his lectures might not be crystal clear, he's always willing to offer additional help. Never gave that much HW which could be good or bad depending on how you study. He only goes over the problems he assigned but visit his office hours and he will explain anything. Tests weren't that difficult as much of it was similar to HW.
I took Math 040 and honestly I did not understand anything. The most confusing part was mymathlab because he would teach a different way compared to math lab. You have to pass all his test in order to pass as well as do your math lab homework; which is a ton of homework problems. I would take him again because he is very helpful.
lectures are directly from the book. He uses the whiteboard during lectures. He is easy to understand most of the time even though he does have a bit of an accent. The online homework is not hard but there is a lot of it. Does provide extra credit if you take the exam/chapter review. Overall, GREAT PROFESSOR, RECOMMEND.
He is a really good person, but as a professor he just wasnt the one for me. His class is tough. There is way too much online homework. his test are hard and his accent is tough to understand at times. sometimes he would even forget what he was doing on the white board. I would recommend to sit in the front.
Professor Bui was awesome! Took Math 40 for the summer session and it was definetly a challenge but learned alot and as long as you do all the homework, even though it is alot, you will do great in the class and on the tests. 4 tests and 1 final. Gives 30 pt. extra credit at the end that boosts grade around 6 percent. He is a must take!
THIS GUY IS SOOO FUNNY!! idk why others didn't write about his hilarious stories. everyone should take him you won't regret it!!!
He's a funny guy! For the lessons, he always uses homework examples. I thought that this class would be super hard, but it's honestly the easiest A if you really study. He's always asking the class if they have any questions or need any clarifications. I really recommend taking this guy for any math class! See you in Calc!
All homework and quizzes are completed through PearsonMyMathLab. I found the site frustrating, confusing, rigid, slow, and unforgiving. I liked the professor personally, but if I had a choice I would never take another math course that uses the online lab again, regardless of professor. Tests were multiple choice too, which means no partial credit.
Hilarious guy, the class uses Pearson mymathlab which gives soo much homework. The tests were only 20 questions and multiple choice which made it hard to get an A plus no partial credit. He does give 30 extra credit points added to the final which helps your grade quite a bit. Don't take this class if you don't plan on putting in the work.
An awesome dude and professor. Prof bui knows his stuff. The book can be confusing, but his notes are simplified and easy to understand.
Hes really nice, but the way he teaches can get really confusing and he does tend to get side tracked a lot. There is a lot of homework you must complete online with in a certain time frame so prepare to put many hours into doing the homework.
He is very funny and there if you need help. Ask questions, and he will lecture further in detail. He may be tardy to class, but never calls off lol.
Professor Bui truly has great intentions for his students; however, his teaching style made it difficult for me to grasp the concepts. Bui doesn't really give lecture notes, he mainly goes over the online homework and uses those examples as "class notes." If you struggle with math like I do, another professor with a better teaching style is best.
All homework is online and can be repeated as many times as needed. Most of your grade is tests and finals, all multiple choice scantron. This makes it even easier because plugging options into equations is often quicker than solving the problem. Lecture time is just going over examples. Do not take if you need extra attention to get math.
I love Professor Bui! He is one of the best math teachers I've ever had. He'll help you out and clarify if you have any questions, so don't be afraid to ask. He sometimes loses track of time because he's so engaged. Yes, you do have to show up. Math is hard to understand without lecture. Overall, he's amazing! I wish I could take him again.
Professor Bui is a great professor! Not only can he teach well, but he wants everyone in his class to pass with a good grade. All the tests are multiple choice which makes them way easier. Textbooks are not required but you need an access code for the online homework. Overall, 10/10 would take again.
Professor Bui is not hard! Do your work just as expected in every class and youll be fine. This was my first semester using Aleks and it was a little weird for me but its really helpful when you get used to it. I personally felt the amount of hw and quizzes he gave was a fair amount considering all the material you have to know. He also gives EC!
Professor Bui is a great professor. I would recommend taking his class as long as you come to class every day and take good notes. He does go over the material really fast but if you ask him questions he will definitely try to help you out. All homework and quizzes are turned in through MyMathLab.
With many titles under his name, Professor Bui proves to be a valuable individual when it comes to learning new material. He provides you with a healthy and a bit comedic environment within the classroom. Summa-Cum-Laude had been awarded to him in 1995 at UCLA. Magna-Cum-Laude as well in 1999 at UCI. These are hard awards to earn. I recommend him!
He is good at making sure everyone understands the lesson before moving on to the next part. You will need to purchase an access code for the homework. The score you get on the final exam review is added to your final exam grade. All exams are multiple choice.
If you struggle with math then this is a good choice for a teacher. There is a lot of extra credit at the end of the semester and the tests with be rounded. The lectures are a little bit difficult at times.
Gives a lot of tests (worth most of your grade) but he goes over what is being tested on before & lets you use formula sheets. Gives extra credit & will curve grade. Hes okay at explaining the lessons but could be better, goes too fast at times. Theres hw for every lesson & sometimes whats on the hw he doesnt go over in class. Can go off topic
Professor Bui doesn't clearly explain the lectures. He expects the students to know step by step how to solve a math problem. The lecture is very different from the homework and the exams. Its more of a "copy me and you'll get it" class. Don't recommend it at all. Also don't expect days off.
Prof Bui is does not clearly explain his lessons. His lectures are very long and often goes off topic. A lot of what he teaches in class are totally different compared to the homework. The work he does on the board is very scattered and confusing. If youre someone who struggles in math, 100% would NOT take him again or recommend.
Professor Bui is a nice professor however, the class itself was difficult. ive never been good at math so it was hard for me to keep up. his lessons are very fast and he doesnt go into much of an explanation. Lots of homework and unit test every couple of weeks. If you struggle in math, I recommend not taking this class.
HE IS SO CONFUSING. I BARELY UNDERSTOOD HIS ACCENT. IF THERE WAS NO TIME LEFT HE WOULD JUST SKIP THE WHOLE LESSON. BARELY CARED IF WE UNDERSTOOD ANYTHING. HE WOULD GRADE HARSHLY ON TESTS AND WOULD NEVER ANSWER MY QUESTIONS WITH RESPECT, NOT EXPLAINING HOW HE DID THE WORK. HIS WRITING WAS HORRIBLE AND I RECCOMEND TAKING SOMEONE ELSE. SO RUDE!!
He is horrible!!! YOU CANT EVEN UNDERSTAND BECAUSE OF HIS ACCENT!!! So much homework and tests are heavy. He goes over a lecture so fast and rushes through and sometimes skips lessons. Dont take him
Nice professor that cares for his students and really wants them to succeed. I enjoyed his class because of him personally as he was funny. 6 Exams (2 in groups) and 1 group project. Prepares you for final with study guide. Everyone gets EC on final grade with class game. Worst thing I could say is he wasn't available for his OH's & LOTS of HW!!!
This professor is great at making sure you understand if you ask questions. All of the homework is on mastering which helps prepare you for the online exams. His in-person exams are easier than the online ones. Overall, I would take this professor again, just do all the assignments on time and participate in class.
Surprised he doesnt have better reviews! He is probably the best math professor at Fullerton College. I took him for statistics and college algebra, he cares about his students only if you show that you care about the class. Therefore, participate and ask him questions. He made stats and college alg very easy for the class.
M Bui is probably the worst math teacher I have ever had. The class material although simple, the professor fails to provide adequate instruction and the online modules are a mess. The professor is highly unorganized and tests on material that is not apart of course objectives and fails to lecture well enough to understand. HORRIBLE. DO NOT TAKE.
He's a teacher that cares for your grade and wants the best for you. I'm not sure if he's just hard because everything is online now, but it's pretty much a self-teaching class. He has some lectures for you to watch but doesn't cover every problem on MathLab. Math Lab is the worst platform for exams and he uses MathLab. Caring but it's all on you.
I took his class during my first year in college and the lectures were confusing. This class is all self taught. Do not take this class if you are not good at math, he will not teach!
To all of you who are having second thoughts with Mr. Bui, dont mind the disparaging and exaggerated remarks and ratings. He is a very lenient and nice professor. Mr. Bui really wants you to pass the class with a good grade and hes very flexible. If you try his class with great commitment and an open mind, it will be super easy for you.
Professor Bui is an incredibly clear and informative professor.
For the first half of the semester he made us do discussion posts about not giving up and sticking through it. His lectures were kind of boring. But honestly, he gave so much extra credit and opportunities to turn things in because he wanted us to pass. An asynchronous class, so it was hard to stay motivated but he tried. Have to buy Pearson HW.
He is super care for students needs. The last two weeks of school, opens up all the homework online for you to finish. He gives extra credits for reviews to boost up your grade. He also gives extra credits for getting done before due dates. Class lecture videos are very helpful.
I took a 16-weeks class this fall semester. He cares a lot for students' success. Class lecture videos are very helpful. You will pass with no problem if you do your homework and test reviews.
I had Math120 this fall 2020. His video lectures are helpful. You will pass his class if you do homework and class reviews. He's very quickly in responding to your email.
Best decision I ever made was taking his class. His video lectures are easy to understand. He opens all homework at the end for you to earn points.
Professor Bui a great professor. He does everything in his power to make sure that you have an extensive amount of study tools on Canvas. Everything on the tests comes straight from his lectures, homework, & reviews. Homework & discussions turn in every Saturdays. Youll pass with good grades if you put time into it.
Mr. Bui is a caring professor. I took EW due to family circumstances. Due to my mistake for not turning in a NONPASS. He went out his way to contact admission to obtain an EW for me instead an F grade or NONPASS. I truly appreciate for what he has done.
I'm not good at math, but was very serious about passing it, so I am very happy I took Professor Bui's class. He was AWESOME! Math is hard and requires a lot of work no matter who the teacher is. He bent over backwards to make the point structure benefit the students. Tests were reasonable. Injected humor into lectures.
Professor Bui is such an amazing teacher. If you have to take College Algebra and Statistics, take it with him! He's incredibly down-to-earth, and makes learning easy. He is more than helpful and office hrs are really beneficial. Exams are not hard. If you understand the lecture + hw, you should be fine. He offers 1 extra credit for final review.
Professor Bui provides a review for every exam. He uses MyMathLab!! Math is my weakness and I was able to clinch an A, so just put in the time. I definitely recommend taking his class!
He makes everything clear and actually helps his students. I had him last semester. He cares if you are wiling to learn. His class consists of three tests. If you do the reviews, I'm sure you will pass!
If you dont like math and dont understand it this class will be hard. The teachers lectures were hard for me to understand but I never like math so. However his discussion post he was super strict on grading those so be very careful. Also he is never available unless you go at 6:30 am so dont be looking for help from him. Chose another teacher
So I'm not sure what changed this semester, but this class was pretty weird. The tests are very easy however, the homework is on insane mode. He also has a few rules that he said the "school requires" which isn't true as most of us have taken plenty of classes without half the rules. BUT the tests are easy and that is the majority of the grade.
This class was different. I'm pretty sure something has changed between the way he teaches the class in person verse online. The rules and guidelines are like no other classes I've seen. The tests are super easy. Also, the lectures are mainly him just doing problems in front of you honestly.
I thought he was a great teacher, his online class is pretty straightforward. Go to class, do the homework, and the quizzes are taken every week/the exam reviews are the exact same questions on the exam. I will say it's not an easy class to learn but it's math so don't expect it to be easy. overall good class
Professor Bui is always there to help you! He loves math, cares about his students, and really wants you to learn the material. If you respect him, do homework, and ask questions, I promise you will pass. Only con is students have to earn scores of at least 70% before you work on exam. He's quick in answer your email and give lots of extra credit.
Prof. Bui is very helpful and organize which makes it easier to understand and do. He is very clear on what to expect for his class. Do your homework and you will pass!
Amazing professor! He makes math seem very easy and explains very well. Will definitely take him again if I get the chance to. It's a straightforward class. Lots of material to take in but the lectures are helpful. He has a good sense of humor.
Prof. Bui is an amazing. He never seemed mad or frustrated. It's college level, and not so many prof. care for their students anymore. Do your homework and ask questions, and you will pass with an A. He treats everyone as though they're the most important person in the class. Whenever you needed his help, he was there for you and always willing.
AMAZING PROFESSOR! I enrolled in his three courses for the last three semesters. He makes math fun. He WANTS his students to succeed. Take him for stats, college algebra, & calculus!
Calc 1 is not an easy course. You will have to study on your own and hw may take a few hours. However, Minh is one of the best math teachers. He doesn't care if you have the stupidest elementary questions, he will answer it with no judgment. Extra credit and partial points on exams. You have to do the work to get an A! Great prof. for a hard class.
Professor Bui is a very humorous and caring math instructor, and a great one, too. He does extensively use MyMathLab, just a heads up. He does require that you take a mandatory Review Assessment before exams. Only difference between exams and review are the numbers. Also, if you take the review, you get extra credit, so don't forget to do that!
He is the best professor that I have had at Fullerton College. He explains problems thoroughly. Attending class is mandatory. When it comes to tests, if you don't do well for the first time, you can take it again up to 2 times. Great class overall! Take him! Amazing Prof.! You will pass with an A if you do your homework & chapters reviews.
He really makes you work hard! He has a great motivation to keeps going. Mr. Bui is a nice guy! I don't recommend to miss any class because everyday is a new great experience with him! You will pass with a good grade if you do your homework, & chapters reviews.
His class notes is very clear. He explains problem very thoroughly. Go to every single class, take notes, do homework, do exam practice problems. His math class is an easy A.
I took his 6 week summer course which was great! Stats is a hard class as it is, and he sincerely wants the whole class to pass and is extremely helpful! I would definitely take him over again, the only thing is that he keeps you in class most of the time and does not let us leave early and gave us 30 min breaks. But he is the best math teacher.
I took this class because of all the good reviews, but do not take his online class. It is doable if you are familiar with algebra, but you will learn more by teaching yourself than by his lectures. Study guides are nothing like tests. I suggest doing more examples than the homework problems, or you will not be prepared for tests.
I took him last year for summer online with zoom meetings and he was so amazing! You can ask 20 times the same question and he will be patient and explain you until you get it! He have a lot of homework but bc of it I felt so easy the exams. He also observes everybody and can be caring and a friend if you need it! He have a little bit of accent tho
online you're doing hw everyday, it counts towards your grade, helps to keep it up if you get 100% on all mathlab hw. you do a discussion every couple weeks, doesn't do much to help, you have to go to the math tutoring center for help. the exams are similar to the hw. its easy to pass as long as you do okay on exams and get 100% on all homework.
DO NOT TAKE HIM, despite his good reviews!! Took online class and made us students come in-person for taking exams. So stressful only cause in my situation, I had to take another exam for another class on the same day he would assign exams. Gives a ton of hw out, and makes you download LockDown browser and webcam on turn quizzes. NEVER AGAIN!
Took him in-person, but it was as if it were online bcuz he puts ALL hw/lectures on Canvas. I would watch his lecture videos @ home, take notes, & do his hw in class. I wouldn't even pay attention to his lecture bcuz it's the same exact as the video lecture. He has 3 exams, all have 2 parts. He may talk off topic. 3 absences & ur dropped tho.
After taking this math course I don't feel as if I've learned anything. This professor teaches lectures in a way that assumes you know the material. I would go to the lectures only to leave feeling as clueless as I did walking in. I would not recommend him. Lots of homework and he barely prepares you for his exams and talks about his life too much
Professor Bui lectures pretty well if you have an understanding of math. If you struggle with math, it could be a bit hard for you. He has old lecture videos, notes, and other sources if you miss class. The homework was long but easy. His test was easy if you understood the material and gave lots of extra credit. He is a fair grader
He's a good teacher. You can tell he enjoys his job.
Minh is a great professor who really cares about his students and their success in class. He does however use pearson so be prepared. The homework is often tedious and long but he's a great guy so it balances out. No stupid questions in this class so don't be scared of being judged! He also does give extra credit as others have pointed out.
Truly one of the most caring professors. There are no stupid questions in this class so don't be afraid to ask! He really wants you to learn the material. Be prepared because he does use Pearson. Pearson sucks! However, it all balanced out with how great of a person he is. He also jokes a lot in class and has a true passion for teaching.
- In-person course - No need to read textbook - Used MyMathLab for homework - 3 attempts - 2 midterms & 1 final: - Midterms: 1 in-person & 1 online through MyMathLab - you can correct your mistakes & turn them in for more points - Final: 1 in-person & 1 online through MyMathLab - Allowed 2 attempts for the online tests - Kept latest score
- I took his class in person. Great teacher! - Lectures are great & also provides video lectures for review if needed - Used MyMathLab for homework (allowed several attempts), tests (allowed 2 attempts), & final exam (one attempt only) - Do the Review Tests! They give lots of extra credit & that's how I kept my A.
Professor Bui is a very caring person. Lots of assignments each week, but they help balance out the gradebook. You can fail one of the exam and still pass with a B. You have 2 attempts on exams and three attempts for chapter quizzes. He grades by completion of the project, discussions, and exams. Definitely take him for other math sequences.
College Algebra is a time consuming and hard course but Professor Bui made it manageable! There are 3 exams and weekly homework. Homework is based on completion so don't skip an assignment. Professor Bui is a really nice guy & one of my fav professors. He is there to help you and wants you to succeed. Will take him for other math courses.
However you feel about math, I would suggest Bui's class. He loves mathematics and knows his course material in/out. Lots of extra cred/second chances; Allows you to take every exam home to make corrections, then average the scores. Bui grades extremely fast, you will know your score within 48 hrs. Attendance is highly suggested, but not mandatory.
The dude is 10/10 teacher. I looked at others when I signed up for my classes late and I thought he was going to make me want to drop out of college and become a salesman, but to my surprise, his lectures are good!!! To other reviewers, you probably got drop from his class because he wanted to save you from failing his class.
The dude is 10/10 professor. I looked at others when I signed up for my classes late and I thought he was going to make me want to drop out of college and become a salesman, but to my surprise, his lectures are good!!! To other reviewers, you got drop because you missed too many assignments and he wanted to save you from failing the class.
The dude is 10/10 professor. I looked at others' reviews when I signed up for my classes late and I thought he was going to make me drop out of college and become a salesman, but to my surprise, his lectures are good! To other reviewers, you got drop because you missed too many assignments and he wanted to save you from failing the class.
Grade comprised solely of quizzes, tests, & homework. His lectures are great. Watch his recorded lectures before coming class. Slightly faster-paced, but always willing to help explain more. You get 3 attempts on quizzes and two on exam. He lets you have a cheat sheet and he makes the questions simple. He wants students to succeed and it shows.
Homework is highly recommended, and they reinforce what you learn in the lecture. Review exams & final are very similar to what appears on the actual midterm & final. Overall, he's pretty easy. If he taught Calculus 2 in Fall 2023, I would take him but sadly he doesn't.
Prof. Bui is super nice and friendly! This class has a lot of homework (and MyMathLab makes everything 100x more stressful) but as long as you don't cram it all over the weekend, it's doable. My biggest exam tip is to re-do ALL of the in-class lecture problems and make a study guide of concepts and equations. Finished the class with a 101% :)
Great professor! He is very clear in his explanations and will answer any questions you might have. I recommend taking thorough notes and doing the homework every night to keep on track with the class easier. DO the review exam problems before test days. They're good for preparation and give you an idea of what to expect.
Very interested in his subject, and an enthusiastic teacher is usually a better one. Tries to bring in historical examples and brainteasers into the theory/proofs class. If you do the homework, you will do good at least a B in his class. Overall, very friendly professor, he wants what is best for student, definitely recommend him!
TAKE HIM if you want to go to STEM major. Do your homework and ask questions, and you will pass with an A. He treats everyone as though they're the most important person in the class. Also he is very entertaining and says a lot of funny stuff. He really care about each student. He tries look for anyway to give the student the most possible points.
I loved taking Professor Bui! Took this class for credit. I absolutely hate math and wanted to avoid it all costs and was very hesitant to take this class over the summer but I am so happy I chose Professor Bui. He cares about every single student and is very understanding. He makes the lectures as understandable as possible and open for questions.
Online calc: Lots of online homework, was moderate. But harder than exams by alot. 2 exams online and 2 in person. Study guide identical to exams. The teacher is compassionate and cares for students. The lectures can be kinda boring but short 20 min max. Just need to set time for this class and actually pay attention.
very easy professor. I took his class over the summer and it was extremely easy to understand. He gives so much extra credit its almost impossible not to pass his class. His lectures is very direct and simple. I took his class during high school and it was prob the best class I was ever in as a 16 year old.
Very easy class.
AMAZING professor!!! He gives great, clear, and organized lectures. He gives a practice exam before the actual in-person midterm and final (same format of questions). He wants his students to succeed. Easy A.
Professor Bui is a pretty laid back professor from what I can tell. His course was very clear and I was abl
Prof Bui is a funny guy! He breaks down the concepts easier than the book. I highly recommend watching the pre-lecture videos to better understand the actual lectures! The online Pearson hw sucks, but his exams are way easier! Just study the lecture notes, and his exams are similar! He's open to questions, and available during office hours!
Really kind professor. You can tell he wants you to succeed. He walks you through the equations every lecture. It's very clear and simple. He tries his best to give you as many opportunities as he can to get you that A. He has lots of side comments about the statistic problems we go over too. Honestly, he's a kind-hearted guy.
I am terrible at math and had to retake this class but this prof really tries to look out for students. There were 2 exams and a final. Each exam had a multiple choice section and a free response. As long as you do the homework and participate in the discussions and the group project, you will at least get a B.
I read the reviews and they all said he was a good professor. I took his course and it was so difficult. He was a nice guy, but he talked to you as if you already knew the material. He tends to mess up a lot and he doesn't project. If you struggle with math I'd say look somewhere else.
Professor Bui's class is pretty straightforward. He explains concepts clearly, and as long as you do the work, you'll likely do well. I found Unstuckstudy super helpful for extra practice and review.
He reminds me of a silly dad. Lectures can get tedious (classes are long), but he's great at conveying material clearly + we usually get let out about an hour early. Canvas is very organized. Weekly assignments and quizzes, as well as multiple choice parts of exams are taken at home. For free response, he tells us what'll be asked. What an easy A.
Professor Bui is an amazing teacher. The first couple of weeks were full of remedial information that was very helpful in regaining my footing in a math class. He teaches primarily through lectures and problems on the board. He has videos of each of his lessons on Canvas. He also loves telling corny dad jokes but they help lighten the mood.
Professor Minh was a good teacher overall, I have no complaints. He is willing to work with you if you were willing to do your part. Good dude too.
I took his classes over zoom in 2021. He was patient in answering questions and gave many math examples/scenarios for us to understand the topics. Lots of homework but definetely helped a lot during exams! Pay attention during class and do your homework and you will be good in his exams! He also gave extra credit assignments which helped my grade.
Pretty good professor. He is very knowledgeable and workload isn't bad. He offers meetings through Zoom and is very open to helping students. One downside of taking his online class is the 2-part group project. It was difficult to get everyone together especially since it isn't in person. Be ready to carry everyone if nobody responds to you. :(
Professor Bui is the best! He explains the concepts well and I always felt comfortable asking for clarification on parts I didn't understand. Just beware it's an extremely homework heavy class. I'm talking 30+ questions/chapter. It's very easy to fall behind and loose points.
I usually struggle in math i dropped this same class last semester with a different teacher, but Professor Bui does very well at explaining the material and making sure everyone understands, also i really enjoyed that he would often tell us what the math we are learning is used for in the real world. Just do your hw and study a bit for the test ez
Took this class in spring 2025. He has a clear grading criteria from the start as well as extra credit for reviews (Which you should do). the class consist of lectures and then homework (Hosted on pearson). Exams are split between FRQ and MCQ. You'll be able to retake the MCQ and correct the FRQ for partial credit (DO THIS). Would recomend!!!!!
I took professor Bui during this 2025 summer. It was fast paced but very good professor. He definitely cares about your grade. So if you bad in an exam, he lets u recover at least one higher grade on it. I think by far one of the best math professors i've taken in FC.
If you're thinking about taking his class this semester, I recommend Professor Bui. I took Math 120 with him last spring. He is knowledgeable, approachable, and always willing to help. The course is engaging and the exams can be challenging, but he provides thorough review materials. Bonus: The textbook is free and he is very accessible.
I completed Math 130 with him this summer and found him very knowledgeable and easy to approach. He's always ready to help, and the course keeps you engaged. The exams are tough, but he offers detailed review materials and replies to emails promptly—usually within a day. Bonus: The textbook is free, and he's very accessible.
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