3.2

Minh Nguyen

Mathematics - Bellevue College

3.2
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
56%
Would Retake
127
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.3
Helpful
3.2
Clarity

56%

Would Retake

127

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

42

4

30

3

8

2

15

1

32

What Students Say

She teaches fine, but sometimes unclear

MATH141 - 2.0 rating

Trying to self teach Calc1 is rough

MATH151 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

65%

Textbook Required

38%

Grade Predictor

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Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 89 grades
Most common grades:
A (26)
A+ (16)
A- (10)
Grade Distribution
A(42)B(13)C(9)D(11)F(1)A-/B+(18)
Based on 102 reported grades
A: 26
A+: 16
A-: 10
B: 9
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (54)
Test heavy (26)
Tough grader (26)
Skip class? You won't pass. (21)
Participation matters (19)
Graded by few things (19)
Accessible outside class (16)
Lecture heavy (12)
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Ratings by Course

PRECALC1

5.0

(1)

MATH099

4.2

(6)

MATH097

4.0

(1)

MATH142

3.6

(25)

MATH141

3.5

(47)
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Difficulty by Course

3741

5.0

MATH 141

5.0

MATH151

4.0

MATH98

3.8

MATH142

3.6

Reviews (127)
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
Apr 8, 2014

She also is evening director of the Math Lab. She is very available to her students. I highly recommend her.

5.0
1.0
MATH141
Grade: B
May 6, 2014

Great Professor! She is available to help you all week long and really cares about students succeeding. Best math teacher.. She may have a thick accent but it's nothing to worry about. The way she explains concepts is very clear. Take Miss Minh, you won't regret it. FYI, her tests and quizzes are similar to homework and concepts covered in class.

1.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: Rather_Not_Say
May 17, 2014

I AM TEACHING MY SELF, I COME TO CLASS BUT SHE IS SO HARD ON TESTING AND GRADING. I CAN BARELY UNDERSTAND HER, UNLESS YOU PLAN TO SPEND ATLEAST FOUR HOURS PER DAY STUDYING I DO NOT RECOMMEND HER AT ALL.

4.0
3.0
PRECALC141
Jul 1, 2014

Minh Nguyen was an outstanding teacher. I'd recommend her to anyone taking Precalc 141. She is always very helpful, you can go to her in the math lab with anything you don't understand and she will spend the time to clarify it for you. Too bad she only teaches 141 as of now. I'd really like to have her for a course again.

4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: C
Nov 4, 2014

thick accent. really helpful. you have to study a lot. I wouldn't take her again though.

5.0
3.0
141
Grade: A
Nov 16, 2014

I loved Miss Minh, but I also love math. Some people in my class who weren't as good at math didn't have an easy time. However, she puts in so much effort and is super accessible for help. If you come to class everyday, do the homework, and get help when you need it, you will probably pass. She does have a strong accent but you get used to it.

5.0
2.0
141
Nov 18, 2014

Ms. Nguyen is an amazing teacher. She explains all concepts well. The quizzes and tests are similar to homework, which i recommend you do, and she gives test reviews that are similar to the test. She is always there to help students out. She gives a lot of extra credit out and especially to the people who need it.

5.0
1.0
141
Grade: A
Jan 5, 2015

Easiest class I ever have. Test are very similar to homework and stuff we did in class. I never did a single homework and still get an A. She give out a lot of extra credit that, like 2 or more for every quizzes and test. I think we get like 10 extra credit for the final (14 if you go to class the last day).

5.0
2.0
141
Jan 9, 2015

AWESOME TEACHER!! :-) She has a thick accent and it was hard for the first week but you get used to it real fast. If you answer a question on the board theres a 80% chance that she'll give you extra credit. She gave out a lot of homework but its really helpful and prepares you for tests and the homework it wasn't mandatory. Would take her again!

4.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 29, 2015

VERY THICK ACCENT. I struggled with that. Others say they can deal with it but I could not learn from it. Good teacher, knows what she's talking about but I couldn't get past the accent.

5.0
3.0
MATH141
Feb 20, 2015

at first i hated her but after the first few weeks she became the best math teacher ever. very clear expectations and she gives study guides for the tests which are EXACTLY the same as the test PLUS she lets you use one half sheet of paper double sided. she is so good at teaching and gives XC for homework and participation daily. highly recommend!

1.0
5.0
3741
Mar 11, 2015

She was extremely rude and did not give many chances for credit besides her very tough tests. She was also incredibly hard to understand, her extra credit went to the same group everyday and unless you are a natural at mathematics or have hours each day to go to a private tutor or the math lab do not take this class.

5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Mar 19, 2015

She has a thick accent, but is very nice and I could understand her most of the time. Her lectures are very clear cut and she explains things thoroughly. She's usually willing to give extra credit if you're a good student and has group quizzes instead of single person quizzes about half of the time.

2.0
4.0
MATH141
Mar 24, 2015

She teaches fine, but sometimes unclear. If she doesnt like you and you ask her a question, then you will get shouted at. Can come across as rude. Her grading system goes by points so nothing is weighted. No canvas. No graded hw. Group homework and group quizzes sometimes. 5 quizzes, 2 tests, 1 final. Gives some extra credit. Final was very hard!

5.0
3.0
PRECALC1
Grade: B+
Jun 3, 2015

Minh is a great professor, I would recommend her to anyone because she knows what she is talking about and makes sure that you know and learn the material. She will go out of her way for her students. Passionate about teaching and makes things simple.

1.0
5.0
MATH 141
Oct 26, 2015

seriously regret taking her class. her grading system is so TOUGH. be ready for a challenge

5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Nov 10, 2015

Minh is an amazing professor, if you are ready to do homework that is. If you want to pass the exams you need to study a lot and do every question in the book. I thought she was really helpful during office hours and many people think shes a bit rude but I think once you get to know her, all she wants is for you to ask for her so she can help you

1.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: D
Dec 10, 2015

She is very intimidating and it is very difficult to ask her questions because its as if she talks down at you. if you ask a question that she doesn't think is a "good" question, she will make you feel bad about it as if it were common sense. She has a very thick accent and is difficult for you to understand lectures.

2.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Dec 30, 2015

I never felt like I was able to ask any questions in class. Her accent is hard to understand at first but you'll get used to it after a week. If you do the homework and review the all the problems in the book, you may be able to pass with an A. Confusing grade system.

1.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: D+
Feb 18, 2016

This is not a good professor. She talks down at you, she makes you feel like the stuff you are learning in class should already be known, and she grades very harshly on tests. Need an answer to a question? Be ready to be either yelled at or made felt horrible for not understanding. would NOT recommend! GOOD LUCK

5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Feb 22, 2016

Sure, this class isn't an easy A but I learned a lot. She gives great lectures and as long as you take notes and pay attention you will do fine. Her quizzes are almost exactly the same as homework questions, and a few of them are group quizzes, too. The final was extremely difficult but you have a ton of opportunities for extra credit in her class.

5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Mar 4, 2016

She's intimidating at first, but she's a fantastic teacher. If you study her lectures, tests and quizzes are easy. She's also in the math lab most days and is very helpful with answering questions. She cares about whether you get a good grade, but she doesn't just hand it to you.

5.0
2.0
MATH141
Grade: A+
Mar 6, 2016

She was the best math teacher I have ever had. She explained everything really well. The homework is almost identical to the tests and quizzes so if you do it then you will definitely pass. She also curves each test and quiz by adding 2-5 extra points to each grade. I would take her again!

3.0
5.0
MATH141
Mar 7, 2016

Minh is a really sweet lady. However, she is a very strict teacher. She informed us at the beginning of the quarter that nobody would get an A. In tests, she'll just hack off all of a problem's points without explaining what we got wrong. She gives out extra points, which can be helpful. Be ready to spend time in the math lab or with a tutor.

2.0
5.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Mar 24, 2016

Preparing to learn by yourself at home. She is the hardest grader i have ever taken in this college and attendance is needed in order to get 2.50 credit every single day. Final was very difficult. Few people get an A in this class, and i get B even though i studied whole night every time.

2.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Apr 8, 2016

Difficult to understand because of her accent. She is very sweet, but very hard class.

4.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: B-
Oct 13, 2016
Would take again

Mihn is a very nice lady, she has a thick accent but you get used to it after a day or so. Her lectures are very straight forward. She is a harsh grader but pretty much all the questions you see on the tests you will have seen as problems she went over in class or did in the homework. She also gives out extra points very regularly during class.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
5.0
MATH142
Grade: C+
Nov 14, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Though accent to understand but you get used to it... If math isnt your #1 subject I do NOT recommend. Harsh grader and the class goes at an extremely fast pace. You HAVE to come to every class or you'll be super behind and this class really requires you to study a lot on your own.. overall i wouldn't recommend unless you know everything.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
1.0
MATH141
Dec 18, 2016
Would take again

Anything covered in the lectures was on the tests and quizzes and everything was done on paper. On every single quiz and test without exception, she put at least a one point curve, depending on how the class did. There was a lecture every day and she took the time to explain everything. I would really recommend taking her class!!!!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Jan 4, 2017
Would take again

She is really tough, however she really helped me succeed in math. Attend her office hours, she wants you to pass the class. She gave out a lot of extra credit too. Ask lots of questions and sit up front and take lots of notes. The problems she uses in class are ones she puts on tests sometimes so pay attention!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
Jan 26, 2017
Would take again

His accent is extremely heavy but trust me you will get used to it fast. lectures on the white board with neat handwriting and if you participate you get one extra credit point. He is heavy on extra credit if you participate!! I finished the quarter with 30+ extra credit points (a quiz is 30) very kind guy cares about your success if you do.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B
Mar 17, 2017
Would take again

Overall this professor was alright. Since problems on the boars were on the quizzes,test, and final it made my life a whole lot easier. can be hars to understand but she will really help you if you needed after class or OH. Classes are all lecture with the occasional hw problems.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Apr 4, 2017
Would take again

Minh is a great professor. She is very hard to understand due to her thick accent in the first week or so but you will get over it quick. She does group homework every day that you have to be there for participation so attendance is mandatory. She is a wonderful professor and if you do the homework you will easily pass the tests. Would take again!

Participation matters
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
3.0
4.0
PRECALC141
Grade: A
Apr 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If you learn by lectures you will do fine. Her English is week. while you can understand her just fine, don't expect to be able to ask questions, she will just show you how to do the problem again. The only reason I got an A was using the math lab as a teacher and doing ALL the HW, HW not for credit. Credit for attendance, quizzes, and 2 tests

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A+
May 19, 2017
Would take again

If you can't understand what she is presenting, you can ask her for explain it again. If you dn't know how to solve hard problems, you can come to see her during her office hour or at Lab center; she's always ready to help you. Do hw,don't skip class,take any opportunity to get extra credit, you can pass and get high grade for this class.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
MATH099
Grade: D
Jun 28, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I do not recommend taking her if there are other options. Her class is about 85% exams. She creates a hostile learning environment. She would often yell at people in class in front of other students making you feel uncomfortable or scared to ask questions in class. I had a tutor, went to the math lab often, did all the HW / EC & still received a D!

Tough Grader
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: B+
Aug 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Horrible class structure, lecture heavy while having such a thick accent that I had great difficulty following along. Would never take this teacher again, and I've even been warning other people at school about this teacher.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Aug 9, 2017
Would take again

Definitely one of my favorite professors. She made me become interested in math. She will HELP YOU and wants you to succeed. She expects a lot out of her students which you will understand if you learn what she has overcome in her life. Don't get rattled first couple weeks-- CHALLENGING but by end of qtr everyone who tries will have good grade

5.0
5.0
MATH099
Aug 27, 2017
Would take again

She is not one for the niceties and small talk, but she really cares whether you understand. She is willing to explain until you get it. Thick accent but you get used to it quickly. Attendance points each day, assignments done with a partner. If you put in the work, you will get an A.

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
5.0
MATH142
Jan 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is an excellent teacher. Really understands the work and wants you to succeed. But she makes you really work for your grade, be ready to dedicate a lot of time for the class to be successful.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Jan 15, 2018
Would take again

Really great teacher; understands the work and wants you to succeed. She really makes you work for your grade though, so be prepared to spend a lot of hours studying for the class.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A+
Feb 7, 2018
Would take again

I had Minh for both math 141 and 142, for the first couple of weeks in 141 I did not like her at all, but I realized that was all on me and all I had to do was study for the class. She made me go from hating math to loving math in the course of a couple of weeks, in both 141 and 142 I had over 100% in her class. Nothing but respect for Minh!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2018
Would take again

Minh has been one of the best math teachers Ive had, through 141 and 142 I had Minh. If you do the homework and study you likely will finish with close to 100% but Minh makes it all about hard work.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH099
Grade: A+
Feb 13, 2018
Would take again

Minh Nguyen helped make sense out of high school level algebra for me. I didn't have any good math teachers in high school and he helped catch me up. He is a wonderful professor that wants you to succeed. He helps you and gives you wonderful feedback. He's funny. Just make sure you do your work and show up to class and you'll be okay.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
MATH142
Grade: A+
Mar 26, 2018
Would take again

Minh is by far my favorite math teacher. Do your homework and take good notes during class. If you do your homework, you will pass your test. She gives really good lectures and is very organized. If you don't understand the material, go to the math lab. When you see her there, ask her questions. She goes step-by-step with her explanation.

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Mar 28, 2018
Would take again

I thought her lectures were easy to understand. The homework was optional however you should do it because it makes the tests easier and you will get extra credit. For 142 the grade was based on 3 tests, 1 final exam and attendance. Don't miss the tests. She wants her students to succeed. She gave plenty of opportunities to earn extra credit.

Inspirational
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
MATH142
May 15, 2018
Would take again

Homework is optional, however extra credit is given for completing it. Most of the test questions are also the same as those in the homework or done in class. Extra credit is given for participating in class, and points are given for showing up every day. Make sure to do lots of practice problems from the book.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
May 16, 2018
Would take again

Minh Nguyen is a very good teacher who has a strong grasp on the subject matter. Although her accent is very thick, you will get used to it within the second or third week. Come to class every day as there are a lot of extra credit opportunities that mostly involve particpating in class. Quiz every week, but she does allow for some group quizzes.

Participation matters
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A+
Jun 12, 2018
Would take again

If you EVER walk into a math class and expect an easy A, then don't hope for it. Minh makes the course easy, tho. Homework is extra credit and if you do it, you can get up to 50+ extra points, and everything has the same weight. Exams and quizzes are super easy because ITS ALL STRAIGHT FROM THE HW AND CLASSWORK. Accent, but you'll get used to it.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH98
Grade: B+
Jun 20, 2018
Would take again

She's very strict but she's so sweet and caring. If you have a question she will make sure you understand it. Lots of extra credit opportunities.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Jun 20, 2018
Would take again

She is all about homework, group work, and extra credits.

Participation matters
Hilarious
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: D-
Aug 13, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Gives a fair amount of extra credit BUT shes very strict. Its hard to understand her lessons and teaches as if we already know the content. She also gets annoyed/mad at the class. Wouldnt recommend...

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
PRECALC141
Oct 25, 2018
Would take again

Consists of lectures, group work, and reviewing the group work in class. Quizzes/exams are straight from homework and lectures so it shouldn't be difficult. You can also receive extra credit by completing homework assignments (as it is not required) and participating in class. Material isn't hard if you pay attention and practice by doing homework.

Amazing lectures
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A-
Jan 31, 2019
Would take again

Minh isn't bad, has an accent but by the end of first day you'll get used to it. Sit in the front row cause her writing is super small. Copy down all examples from the board if you know you might have trouble with hw. She gives a list of problems that will be on test/quiz/final the day before so hard to fail unless you haven't even looked at it.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Feb 1, 2019
Would take again

Her accent is thick, but you will get used to it quickly. While it isn't required, do all the homework she assigns or else it will hurt you during tests. She cares for her students and is always willing to answer questions either in class or during her office hours and she gives around 50 extra credit points if you work for them.

Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2019
Would take again

This was a very easy class for me as it was a lot of algebra 2 review. Homework isn't required but Minh gives a lot of extra credit for doing it. You will get used to Minh's accent pretty fast. Before the final, I had 102% and one of my friends had 107%. She let us have a cheat sheet on the final. She emails you your grades after every quiz or test

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I took her for precalc 1 and thought it was easy but she does not teach for precalc 2! She goes through class super fast, making you rush to write down everything instead of teaching you. Be prepared to teach yourself. There is extra credit sometimes for doing certain homework. I currently have a B even though I got 102% in her class last quarter.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
MATH142
Feb 28, 2019
Wouldn't take again

all student take calculus

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
4.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A-
Feb 28, 2019
Would take again

She is one of the best math teachers I've had. She is very thorough at explaining lessons, and her tests are straight from homework, which is extra credit. She is helpful if you go see her during office hours and will work with you until you understand it. She has an accent, but you get used to it after the first class.

Respected
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH141
Mar 22, 2019
Would take again

AMAZING teacher, will take her again if I can!!! She is so fair and great.

1.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: B-
Mar 26, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER. She's awful at teaching and she puts concepts in tests/finals that we hadn't even practice.

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
2.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A-
May 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Minh was a OK teacher. She rushed through teaching. She has notes that you would have to write before class cuz she didn't give time for you to write them at the beginning of class. When she explained in depth for questions, she did a good job but she would get annoyed if you asked questions. She gave extra credit for hw & for answering in class

Test heavy
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
MATH142
May 14, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I couldnt understand her and she goes way too fast through the lessons. She only grades tests except gives points if you do homework. dont recommend

Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH142
Grade: B
May 15, 2019
Wouldn't take again

No time at all to finish tests and she only grades tests and quizzes. Horrible teacher!

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH141
May 21, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor I've ever had. Unclear with instructions and would provide minimal help. Discourages students by emailing them after the first quiz, telling them if they could fail her class. Tons of homework that was never graded. Tests/quizzes are the only things put into the grade book.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
Jun 3, 2019
Would take again

BRO, SHE IS AMAZING. She super clear on what she wants you to do and if you do it, you'll easily. She is hard, but she is fair. TAKE THIS CLASS.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
MATH142
Grade: A+
Jun 13, 2019
Would take again

Trust me. She is one of the best math professor at BC. Show up to class, participate, and do your homework. There are tons of EC opportunities, and the exams are same/similar as homework problems. There are no reasons, excuses for you to fail in her class. Students complaining here? They are literally telling you I am not studying."

Respected
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MATH142
Jul 11, 2019
Would take again

I took this course during summer; my last quarter. Even with the accelerated cirriculum, this class isn't too difficult. Minh is very knowledgable of the material and is straight to the point. Probably one of the better teachers here. While some may see her as difficult she is fair. Go to class regularly and do the homework and you will do fine.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: F
Jul 27, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Minh is going to be one of those teachers you either love or hate her. She talks very fast and is pretty hard to understand in class. She does give a good amount of extra credit for participation or homework. As long as you do the homework and understand everything in class your fine. If you can't understand her or don't do all the homework fail.

Accessible outside class
Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MATH141
Oct 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst class I have ever taken. If you do not fit Minh's teaching style, you will NOT pass. Everyday was a huge lecture that was covered way too fast, and offered little to no time for student questions. At the end of each class a group homework is completed and that does help your grade, but not nearly enough. Tests were very hard and discouraging.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 11, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Very hard to understand her teaching, mis grades all the time, waste of time to take this teacher. Poor teacher, hard grader. Bad combination.

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Nov 17, 2019
Would take again

Really clear lectures. The homework is only for practice but that's nice since it makes it optional. She's available a lot outside of class and her syllabus is really nice and detailed. I loved that we had such an exact schedule for the year and stuck to it.

Accessible outside class
Participation matters
Test heavy
4.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A-
Nov 26, 2019
Would take again

Very efficient, as in she goes fast and covers a lot. Explains things well and works through every topic so you know how to do it. She's really invested in her students, so if you ask her, she'll help you to get a good grade. A lot of opportunity for extra credit. Going to class is essential to passing, however.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
MATH097
Grade: C
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

She is a very nice teacher, gives a lot of options for extra credit. Homework is not mandatory, but if she asks and you do it then you will get extra points. She is very clear in grading. You should take notes in class and do homework because it will help you pass through the class. I would definitely take this instructor again.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MATH099
Grade: C+
Mar 4, 2020
Would take again

Kind of hard to understand, but very strict, which is wonderful for mathematical growth. 10/10 would recommend.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
MATH099
Grade: D-
Mar 12, 2020
Would take again

As long as you always subtract you'll be fine

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
MATH141
Apr 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

So basically don't take if you cannot understand non-english. I had to teach myself EVERYTHING the entire quarter. Only grades on tests and quizzes. You can get extra credit tho.

Test heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
MATH141
Jun 1, 2020
Wouldn't take again

They got frustrated with people if they got something wrong. The lectures were hard for me to understand and the tests ad quizzes were 100% of our grade. While it was good that we were able to go get outside help were expected to in order to succeed in the class. Quizzes did not match homework.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH099
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2020
Would take again

Minh was an interesting teacher that I've taken, in a good way. My first impression of her was totally different from what I think of her now. At first, it seemed like she is strict and everything, but she is caring and wants you to learn. Although I didn't receive the best grade from her class, I learned a lot from her tough love.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
3.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A+
Nov 24, 2020
Would take again

Accent makes it a little hard to understand what she's saying, doesn't explain things too well. Uses many examples and is patient with you if you need help!If you participate in class you get extra credit! Only reason I'd take her again is because her test policy for online classes gives you 24 hrs to submit, not proctored. still need to show work

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

This class was pretty good. As long as you pay attention and ask questions you'll be fine. She has an accent that sometimes makes it hard to understand but you'll get used to it. And if you need help outside of class she'll be at the math lab. There's a lot of extra credit opportunities like participation and hw :) I ended up with over 100% XD

Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Jan 1, 2021
Would take again

On the first day of class, she started the lecture right away so prepare for that & READ the syllabus. Seems very tough at first but you will learn to love her when you get a chance to talk 1 on 1. Recommend making a discord with your class to help keep up. Fast teaching but a lot of extra credit opportunities. Always ask questions & take notes

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
4.0
MATH142
Grade: A+
Apr 2, 2021
Would take again

I have taken Nguyen twice now, for Math 141&142. She really scared me at first and instantly went into lectures without introduction. However, as I got to know her, the more I liked her. If you attend the lectures, read the syllabus closely, and do the work you should be fine. Her accent is sometimes difficult, but she gives LOTS of extra credit.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
MATH142
Grade: A+
May 20, 2021
Would take again

In my opinion, she's a great professor. She's great at teaching and the lectures are helpful. She also has an accent but you'll get used to it. She gives extra credit whenever you volunteer or turn in hw. Hw is optional. She also encourages you to work with other people during tests and quizzes. The final is option if you have a B or higher.

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: A+
Jun 10, 2021
Would take again

3 quarters with her. Classes are mandatory, never went to a class and she never noticed or cared. Quizzes&Tests almost every week with a time of 5hours to even 24hours, also allows you to work with friends and a heavy load of extra credit options. You do well on quizzes&tests? You get to skip the final too. Love this class

Respected
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
MATH151
Nov 30, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Cold. Grade is based solely on tests, each made up of only 10 or so challenging questions. The only cushion to your grade will be extra credit, which you get from going to her "office hour" which is just fast-paced lecture. Practice the challenge questions at the end of each homework. Test will be entirely composed of those questions. Discouraging.

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

The grade in the class is made up of exams. Homework isn't graded, but recommended to do. You can easily get extra credit by submitting the homework, participating in lectures, and submitting the exams on time. There are five exams, and she allows you three days to work on it and allows you to work with others as well. Explains the work well too.

Accessible outside class
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH151
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

GREAT PROFESSOR! Gives a lot of credit and explains problems very well.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2021
Would take again

The best math teacher I've ever had. 5 tests total, 3 days to do each, and we're allowed to use the textbook and work together with other students. Questions are challenging but just to the right degree so our skills still develop. Along with this, extra credit basically every week and the final is optional. TAKE THIS CLASS.

Test heavy
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
MATH141
Grade: A+
Mar 9, 2022
Would take again

Good teacher, lots of extra credit points for even just participating in meetings. Accent is the only hard thing to get used to, but other than that she is a great teacher, and good at teaching math. Homework is also Extra Credit.

Tough grader
Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
141
Grade: A
Mar 15, 2022

The prof is very hard to understand and it is very difficult to comprehend any concept she is teaching. If any student asks her a question, she will try to answer it as fast as possible, say "do you understand now", and then goes back to what seems like a script she has already prepared. She ends class quickly and doesn't stay to answer questions.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MATH98
Grade: A
Sep 29, 2022

Do not take this guy if you want to actually learn something. He did not teach a single topic in the math 98 class. All students had to learn everything by themselves. No lectures, his notes were all over the place and not helpful. He was also never interested in helping any students, plus he was also extremely rude.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: B
Dec 12, 2022

Professor Nguyen is a difficult professor. You are graded based on the five (including final) exams. During the first few weeks of class, he gave extra credit (one or two points only) for those who completed the homework, but as the quarter continued, he stopped. Accessible outside of class but doesn't explain clearly. Do not recommend.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Dec 20, 2022
Would take again

Professor Nguyen is good at teaching, but isn't very patient. There are 4 tests and 1 final. Lots of extra credit. There's even group tests sometimes. If you pay attention in class and do the homework, you'll get an A.

EXTRA CREDIT
Group projects
1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: Not sure yet
Jan 22, 2023

- Doesn't answer math questions, just deflects you to go to math lab. - Notes aren't allowed on tests, or the final. I asked why, and they said if I didn't like it, I could leave. No reason was given. - This class is set up for you to fail. - I had to learn the material on my own, since they didn't want to do anything.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH98
Grade: B
Mar 8, 2023

I have a heart condition which requires me to get regular testing and times are hard to book. This lead me to miss some class days. Class isn't "mandatory", but if you don't attend you get 0 points for the day, no online option too. Prof was extremely rude too, singling out students on multiple occasions, even witnessed her yell out some students.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
4.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: A-
Mar 21, 2023

3 tests and one final but lets you skip the final if you do good on the 3 tests which is great. Definitely accessible outside of class and willing to help, but my class was asynchronous so I didn't learn much. Allows cheat sheets on tests which is amazing. Wish I reached out for help from her earlier in the quarter. A little rude but not terrible.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 22, 2023

Brushes off questions, doesn't record her 7:30am lectures despite the class being online async.

1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: D+
Nov 30, 2023

Does not slow down at all. Class average was a fail on every test. Tried to pad out grades with extra credit in the test category and is now begging us to improve our grades by taking the final. Brushes off questions or just does the problem for you wothout explaining.

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
5.0
3.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Dec 6, 2023
Would take again

Ms. Nguyen was the best math teacher ive had. Tests are like the practice tests, which we get well in advance. Lots of opportunity for extra credit, so try going up to the board! very good lectures and cares about students.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH98
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2023
Would take again

Strong accent which was hard for me to understand, but they worked at the math lab and helped me immensely! Offer credit for attendance and TONS of extra credit for answering questions in class and other assignments.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH151
Grade: A+
Dec 28, 2023
Would take again

The best teacher I've ever had. Highly recommend taking his class. Calc is challenging, but Minh supports you in every way. He's phenomenal at teaching the content and is on campus for hours after class to help. He also provided practice tests almost identical to the tests and lots of extra credit. Easy A if you come to every class and work hard.

EXTRA CREDIT
Amazing lectures
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
MATH151
Grade: A+
Jan 5, 2024
Would take again

Will always be available during math lab. Lots of extra credit and you can get partial credit on test questions. Always a practice test posted beforehand which is crucial to do for tests. Genuinely hard to understand so sit in the front.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: Incomplete
Jan 20, 2024

Talks way to fast with such a strong accent he is impossible to understand. Doesn't record his lectures even though its an online class. The book will teach you how to solve a problem at a basic level then ask you an untaught way more difficult version of the question. Trying to self teach Calc1 is rough.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 20, 2024

Fall 23, this class was meant to be async, i.e. ALL online but there were "optional" lectures 3 times/week that were never uploaded for those of us with different schedules (the whole reason I took async). I even asked, but was told the YouTube links provided should be "good enough". I withdrew, now taking with Akhlaghi, the diff is night and day.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: C
Mar 16, 2024

He never taught anything. You read the textbook and do the homework. No lectures.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: C+
Apr 4, 2024

Class was hard, he was ok at teaching and dedicated time to staying after class and in the math lab for extra help. Does offer a lot of extra credit by doing the hw and showing it to him, but he was yelling at everyone for "taking advantage" of him for doing the extra credit and not passing the tests as not many people did well on lol..

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 28, 2024

He is one of, if not the worst professor/teacher I have ever had. He is extremely hard to understand and does not teach at all. The homework is only worth 15% of your grade as the rest is on 3 tests and the final. He was nothing like the positive reviews and does not care whether you pass or not. The only resource you have is the useless textbook.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 29, 2024

He has a thick accent and is hard to communicate with. Math classes are always test heavy, however, he does provide many extra credit opportunities to answer specific questions from the optional homework, so attendance is helpful. The tests are exceptionally hard, and he does not care about his students or their grades. Take Trammel instead of him.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Aug 17, 2024
Would take again

This professor was all around just a great person and a great teacher. The lesson material was well planned out, the test prep material was also very helpful. If you needed any help, the professor was very available outside of class. I would recommend this professor to anybody wanting to take Calculus I!

Clear grading criteria
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2024

Worst math teacher in Bellevue College. She barely teaches anything, and she's rude to students. She doesn't really care about students' grades. She is not able to answer questions that are a little bit difficult. You can avoid her if you want to get a better grade.

3.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: C+
Jan 11, 2025

The professor is hard to understand due to a thick accent, but he offers many extra credit opportunities and is available for extra help in the math lab. Using Unstuck AI alongside the textbook can help with study prep for the challenging exams.

1.0
3.0
141
Grade: B+
Feb 25, 2025

I've had a very negative experience in this professor's class. He frequently yells at students and singles them out in a way that feels inappropriate. His behavior creates an uncomfortable learning environment, especially for male students, as he appears to treat them unfairly compared to others. DO NOT RECCOMEND YOU WONT UNDERSTAND HIM!

Tough grader
EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
4.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: A
Mar 20, 2025
Would take again

He gives out a lot of extra credit opportunities which can massively boost your grade, but for the most part you have to learn all of this yourself through the textbook and homework or show up to his (very early) morning lectures. These lectures aren't recorded, meaning that once the lecture on that specific lesson ends, you can't rewatch it.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Accessible outside class
4.0
3.0
PRECALC141
Grade: A+
May 7, 2025
Would take again

He has a thick accent, but it's easy to understand after a while. He also gives out a lot of extra credit, which helped a lot. We were allowed to skip the final test if we completed all our homework on time, but I think it varies depending on how well the class grades are. And he's sometimes sassy and side eyes his students, it's pretty funny.

EXTRA CREDIT
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
1.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: C
Jun 25, 2025

Insane professor. Has a super thick accent that's hard to understand, but that's the least of the issues. The class had around 30 people at the start of the quarter and it dropped to like 9 by the final. Class average on the final was 32.8%, and no one scored 100.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
4.0
MATH151
Grade: C+
Jun 25, 2025

A thick accent that could be difficult to understand. Additionally, I've never seen a professor/teacher with horrible grading criteria that revolves around each question being correct/incorrect, and the in-between being only like 20% credit for the problem. If he dislikes even small bits of your work, there's a good chance it will be a 0 overall.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
2.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: B+
Jun 25, 2025

Fast talker and doesn't allow much time after giving an example problem to the class before moving on. Do the homework every night when it's assigned, as often there are “group homework” activities with questions straight from the hw. These give you extra credit on the tests. I personally was better off teaching myself the course materials.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 25, 2025

Thick accent, fast talker and writer, scolds you if you write notes instead of 100% listening in class. Kills your passion or interest in math. Unwelcoming learning environment. Screams at people. Erases the board 2 secs after finishing writing, no time for you to write down anything. Targets certain students. Test heavy af. Worst teacher in BC

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH151
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 25, 2025

Take this class if you want to pull down your GPA. Terrible teacher, unprofessional, HW is only 15% and the rest are exams that are way harder and has more materials than other Math151 profs. Thick accent and talks quickly, making it hard. Screams and scolds people regularly. Asking for help is just shaming and no help "How come you don't know?"

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
4.0
PRECALC141
Grade: B-
Jun 25, 2025

OMG, this class was so rough. I could barely understand what he was saying, and if I did, he moved way to fast and you never get to write things down. Please spare your grade and take another class with diff prof. Lots of easy points in class for participation and group assignments in class, please do them, they add up to your score on tests.

Group projects
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Jun 25, 2025
Would take again

Easy extra credit, test heavy (but lowest score is dropped at the end of the quarter), and a good amount of homework. This class is easy when you actually commit to studying for it, everything on the study guide is on the exams, like almost word for word. The professor does have an accent but once you get used to it its easy to understand.

EXTRA CREDIT
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
3.0
MATH142
Grade: A
Aug 25, 2025
Would take again

On the first day, you'll probably get thrown off by his accent, but after the first few days, it will be super easy to understand. His practice tests are practically identical to the actual tests, and completing them should be enough to perform well in the class.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
MATH141
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 27, 2025

The best part about Professor Nguyen is that he offers a lot of extra credit and bonus points that are easy to complete. That said, he also has a pretty strong accent, and has a habit of yelling at students, so pick your battles wisely. Also, his class (like most Calc classes) are test heavy, so prepare for the tests.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
2.0
5.0
141
Grade: B-
Nov 19, 2025

DO NOT take a class with Professor Nguyen. He has a strong accent so it can be hard to understand instructions and he has a habit of YELLING!!! I joined a call with him to work through a practice test problem but rather than leaving with clarity and confidence, I was more confused and stressed since he yelled at me for not knowing the answer.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2025
Would take again

Lots of extra credit, practice exams are almost identical to the actual ones, so as long as you study, they should be very straightforward. Always provides resources outside of class if you need help, and responds to emails in a timely manner.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
4.0
2.0
MATH141
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2025
Would take again

Professor Nguyen does have a pretty thick accent but otherwise, he's pretty good. He gives a load of extra credit (probably raised my grade 5%) and his practice tests are nearly the same as the actual tests with some of the questions even being the same.

EXTRA CREDIT
Test heavy
Accessible outside class
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