3.2

Mohamed Jamaloodeen

Mathematics - Georgia Gwinnett College

3.2
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
43%
Would Retake
139
Reviews
3.2
Quality
3.4
Difficulty
3.2
Helpful
3.1
Clarity

43%

Would Retake

139

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official
139 total ratings

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What Students Say

Only have 4-5 tests and a few quizzes

MATH2300 - 1.0 rating

When I asked for help in his class, I was given eye rolls and a rude response

MATH1113 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

47%

Textbook Required

58%

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A+: 4
F: 4
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Reviews (138)
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MAT170
Sep 21, 2004

Extremely unclear on his policies, and contradicts himself when asked about them. Lectures directly from the book's examples, and does not leave time for additional questions in class. You'd be better off just buying the book and reading it on your own.

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MATH160
Nov 18, 2004

very boring class,he's so unclear but easy, verything from the book,the book sucks,but u have to do the homework to understand the material and take the test,test pretty hard - have to think carefully,can have the sample test to practice,have to be in class for quizzes (some not known before class)

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MATH160
Dec 15, 2004

Math is hard, this professor is not. His syllabus clearly outlines the semester, students that didn't read it end up surprised but that's their problem. He's very helpful if you take the time to ask him for help, he keeps office hours every day. He's a facinating guy, I'm glad I took his class.

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MATH170
Dec 17, 2004

THIS TEACHER IS GREAT. SOME GUYS ARE RATING HIM VERY POORLY BUT THAT'S BECAUSE HE'S A NEW TEACHER AND THEY LIKE TO PICK AT HIM. HE GOOD. TAKE HIM. YOU WON'T REGREAT IT. HE GIVES YOU REVIEW EXERCISES SO YOU CAN GO HOME AND STUDY FOR THE EXAMS. THAT WAS VERY HELPFUL. YOU COULD TAKE MARINO...HE BAD, ME

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MATH170
Dec 23, 2004

Very easy on grading. His lecture is kinda boring becuase math is boring. He announce the sections that will be quiz on.

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MATH030
Jan 27, 2005

He explains things very well, and lets you know exactly what is going to be on the test...just don't let your cell phone ring, or he will kick you out!

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MATH30
Grade: B+
Jan 27, 2005

MATH NAZI!!! this guy repeats everything...so boring but explains well. hates admiting hes wrong. on occasion he assigns people to seats. do your hmwrk and you should be fine.

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MATH160
Feb 5, 2005

Don't take this professor. He's unclear and contradictory. Extremely Boring!

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MATH160
Feb 7, 2005

hate him with a passion..made me want to drop out of school completely! reads directly from the book and doesn't answer any questions...kicks people out of his class for no reason and just smiles the whole time. quite possibly the worst teacher ever!

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MATH170
Mar 24, 2005

He is very good. he teaches somehow that you get the concept very well. He likes to challenge his students and help them to use thier brain,instead of just giving you the answers, which is really helpful and important in math classes. In otherwords he helps his student to believe in their abilities

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MATH100
Apr 26, 2005

he's a good nice friendy proff. but he is really boring, you should take this class if you can handle boredum b/c he teaches atraight from the book

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MATH
May 1, 2005

Lectures very boring, Test, quizes...easy. He is also an easy grader. Very nice to talk to

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MATH160
May 18, 2005

No Comments

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MATH100
Jun 1, 2005

Very good, explains everything in simple terms, and helpful. Just follow his directions and you will do well in this class. He is clear in his expectations. although a beginning math class, many people need this information to get by in life, so take his lectures with a grain of salt, it is in your interest to learn this stuff.

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MATH100
Jun 1, 2005

AWFUL TEACHER!!!! AVOID AT ALL COSTS! Hard accent too...tries to teach the class as if it were foreign...had a lot of foriegn focus.. Perhaps just a new teacher. GW has a bad math dept anyway.........

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100
Jun 5, 2005

easy grading. do the work and hang in there. Slack off and you're done

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MATH160
Jun 17, 2005

He's a very nice professor! He does teach straight from the book. If you do all your class work, he will be very easy going with your final grade!

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MATH130
Jul 12, 2005

I think he's a smart teacher, but don't take his summer class. He lectures too fast and doesn't take the time to answer questions... he just changes the subject to avoid the question. His examples are great, but again, he goes too fast and you forget everything by the next day. If you don't do homework, just drop the class.

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MATH120
Jul 14, 2005

Okay let me tell you one thing, Never take a Math class in the summer its just to freakin hard. He's an alright teacher but everything goes by too fast.Sometimes you just lose interest.He's quizes are hard but tests are easy.Also TURN OFF YOUR CELLPHONES. I dont get what part of that ppl dont understand.

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MATH120
Jul 23, 2005

Jamaloodeen is A really great math teacher. He really knows his stuff. It is a little hard to take a math class in the summer, but if people would just go home and do the homework and apply everything he teaches, then there shouldnt be a problem at all. His quizes are simple if you just know your stuff. He generally puts one question on them.

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MATH130
Jul 26, 2005

First of all, he sounds like Stewie from Family Guy. So it's a little hard to take him serious. He really doesn't explain very well how to do the math problems, you are basicly teaching yourself from the book. Calculus is a hard subject anyway,and it's even harder when you have him as your teacher.

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SUROFCALC130
Jul 27, 2005

he is one of the worst teachers i've ever had. calculus is not easy but he acts as though you should already know how to do it. he talks very fast, and does not explain things clearly.

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MATH130
Aug 12, 2005

Dr. J. is a great teacher. I've never had a teacher who had more passion (especially for math). Clearly one of the best math teachers if not the best teacher I've ever had. Do the homework, don't be afraid to ask questions, and don't worry if you don't do well on the first test. It gets easier toward the end.

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TRIG
Aug 12, 2005

OMG really great teacher. He is really easy, i took him in the summer and i didnt do really well on his tests and quizes, but I still got a "B" in his class(i could have gotten an A):( he gives u many opportunities to bring up ur grade. Anyways take him, hes final was sooooooo easy it wasnt even on the whole book.

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MATH130
Aug 18, 2005

He is not a really friendly teacher, but his tests and quiz are very easy, take him if you are not major in math and just wanna get a good grade.

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STATISTICS
Sep 1, 2005

you need a lot of patience to take this guy for statistics. i had him the first year he taught at gwc and he was horrible.

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MATH100
Sep 5, 2005

Somehow I got an A, and I am a horrible math student! Very annoying teacher, you basically teach him because he always asks ,"correct, uh huh?" he gives you the answers and then asks if you are correct. WIERD GUY!

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MATH120
Sep 16, 2005

Talks really fast and at spikey volume(shouts and whispers). Takes the time to help if you ask during break or after class. Unclear during majority of the lecture, though. Basically learn-out-of-the-book type class. All assignments are pre-planned. Do it or you'll get lost quick-like. Not recommended if you hate learning directly from the book.

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MATH180
Sep 18, 2005

I agree with the previous person. You are going to be learning from the book because he doesn't exactly teach you how to do the homework problems. He talks really fast and has an accent. If you are good at math then take him, but if math isn't a strong subject for you then avoid at all cost!

5.0
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MATH030
Sep 25, 2005

Although he teaches at a JC, taking his class feels like your at a university. He is brilliant and the best teacher I have had in any subject, ever. I am so glad I've had a chance to learn from him. If you honestly want to learn the material, he is your best bet. Because of Dr. J I've decided to major math.

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MATH100
Sep 27, 2005

He's alright. The guy below took it with him got an A and still complains. Ha! Ha! Feel sorry for all those fellows who have to take it online now. You could've taken it with him or you can now take it online. I would have settled for him. He's not all bad/

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MATH180
Nov 22, 2005

He have a good way of teaching but it's kind of hard to follow on the topic of what he talking about lol.

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STATS
Dec 7, 2005

If you are not a mathematics major do not take him. He says he can help you but only during his 1hr a week office hours. If you take him good luck because you will need it.

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MATH180
Dec 8, 2005

I dont know what this guy is doing in college. He is an idiot and mean guy. He cant even answer the questions of students and when doing the homework, he always got the wrong answer according to the textbook answers. Never take this class I strongly recommend you.

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MATH120
Jan 5, 2006

he might counfuse you sometimes jumping and digressing on subjects, but he gives adequate and precise explanation of the material. the key is: ---- DO YOUR HOMEWORK ----- that's what i learned from him in order to succed in math. PRACTICE, PRACTICE AND MORE PRACTICE... IT'S TRUE.

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MATH180
Jan 18, 2006

Weird guy; obviously a mathematician! Overall a good teacher despite an awful book. Tests and quizzes easier than most of the homework (I thought so). Not much partial credit, so check your work! Goes off an tangents that don't make sense sometimes. Gives extra credit exam and drops quizzes. Not an easy A, but an easy pass at the very least.

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MATH030
Jan 28, 2006

Dr. "J" is a funny little man, and a great mathetician. He does demand a lot of his students, but he is a fair grader, and he doesn't test you on anything that he hasn't taught. My advice for success in his class: GO TO LECTURE and DO THE HOMEWORK. I am totally bummed that I can't take him again next semester.

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MATH30
Jan 30, 2006

He really knows mathematics, and gives clear examples to the class on the best ways in which to learn mathematics. He will stay after class with you, is reasonable about makeup tests, will answers any question you have both in and out of class, and has a sense of humor. He is a doctor, very personable, and does not have an accent to confuse you.

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MATH160
Jan 30, 2006

bad teacher!!!!!!!!!!!!

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MATH160
Jul 23, 2006

Honestly, he is not as bad as people say. He is simple and test only on what he has taught in class. Just review the materials alittle bit. (like u should) I am really bad at math and I still managed to ace his tests. Put in a little effort and do not complain and go to the dean about ur grades if you don't study or pay attention...after all its your own responsiblity and willingness to learn.

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MATH160
Oct 9, 2006

I took him in the summer. If you learn to use the TI83 calculator in his class you should be ok. The class was fast but he was fair and he helped a lot.

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MATH30
Oct 10, 2006

I took this class for interssession. It was 4 weeks and it was very quick. He was very clear and helpful and was happy to help. Take him and if you do your work you should be alrightt

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MATH150
Oct 14, 2006

The book is bad. He gave out lecture notes and he used powerpoint lectures that he also sumarized and gave. His exams are from the homework. I got an A and Im not a math whiz

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MATH30
Oct 16, 2006

very good professor. It was 4 weeks intersession class. Very quick and lots of students drop. He gives test like the homework and like the example and exercise in the book. No lab in interession but long class from 9 to nearly 4 in the afternoon every day.

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CALC101
Oct 29, 2006

very motivated

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MATH150
Dec 13, 2006

dude..dr. j's cool. his accent isn't that bad, straight up! try teaching different types of math classes (maybe bad day or what not) and getting everything right. he's not God, he's dr. j..that's it. just relax and laugh a little because dr. j is a funny man, who uses "ah ha, i sense a little dissension in the ranks."....yes or no? ha..ha..get it?

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MATH1111
Sep 13, 2007

He's a funny guy..that's for sure. The only difficult thing for me is that i learned math differently in high school then how he teaches. Besides that, he's very helpful.

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MATH1111
Sep 15, 2007

Dr. J is the man!

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CALC04
Nov 14, 2007

Great professor! He is extremely helpful and is willing to help anyone that is in need of help.

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MATH1111
Dec 9, 2007

Worst teacher I have ever had.

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MATH1111
Dec 12, 2007

His teaching methods are horrible. He is very intelligent and knows his stuff, however, he fails to give that knowledge in an efficient way. Overall his personality is funny but strange. Often one thinks he is preaching rather than teaching...

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MATH1111
Jan 2, 2008

I made a B in Dr. J's class, after not making a B in math since freshman year of high school. If you pay attention, he's a good professor. If not, you'll fail. Accent isn't horrible, would recommend.

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MATH1111
Jun 11, 2008

Great teacher! I didn't do anything beyond the assigned work (one assignment a week) to prep for the tests and got an A. He is able to teach the material in a clear and understandable way... show up to class and pay attention is all that's required.

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MATH1111
Jul 27, 2008

Best teacher ever!! theres no way you will fall asleep in his class! very motivated and helpful. Just pay attention and theres no way you end up failing his class!

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MATH1111
Jan 7, 2009

A cool guy, but difficult to follow. the only reason I got an A is because i was fresh out of high school a rememeber most of the stuff. Attendance is mandatory and you must pay attention

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MATH1111
Nov 6, 2009

Very cool and laid back teacher. Has a passion for math. Lecture basically consists of doing problems. Sometimes have daily quizzes. Has online assignments every one to two weeks. Gives out review guide which is literally EXACTLY like the exam. Like this teacher, would take him again. Only need course compass. Rest of class is mediocre in grades.

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MATH1111
Nov 12, 2009

He is a great professor, listens to the students when in need for extra points on the tests. He gets a bit too excited with the teaching though, which can often be strange for a math class, but over all, great great great professor. I learned a lot in his class.

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MATH1111
Dec 16, 2009

Decent teacher. very boring, but aren't all math teacher boring? Very helpful overall... attendance is mandatory... i wouldn't take him again though..

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ALG1101
Apr 19, 2010

He explains things pretty well for you to understand.

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MATH2210
Aug 9, 2010

I took his class during the summer and got a B, but I could have gotten an A if I tried. He explains the subject matter fully, and if you're having trouble, you can ask him. His lectures are well prepared, concise, and usually error free. If you have questions then he is helpful. If you are serious with your work then he is a good professor.

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MATH2210
Aug 20, 2010

Dr. J is a very exciting teacher. No need to buy a text book, he gives great a great lecture and notes. Take full advantage of practice tests and homework.

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ALG1101
Apr 5, 2011

Dr. J is awesome. He is very good at getting the material across to students. He doesn't take attendance; however, if you don't go to class it is very likely that you will fail. He doesn't require a textbook, but you do need mathlab. Homework and paying attention in class are the main things you have to do to pass this class!

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ALG1111
Apr 9, 2011

Dr. J is a wonderful professor. Enough said.

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MATH1101
May 5, 2011

Horrible Professor! He would avoid answering questions and he doesn't treat students the way they should be treated. We pay him to be our teacher and he isn't helping at all! If you want to get an A don't take him!

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ALGEB1101
May 18, 2011

Dr. J is a great math teacher. He teaches concepts with simplicity and clarity. I usually fear math but his teaching technique helped calm all my fears and I passed college algebra. Class attendance is a must - as he always might have surprise quizzes.

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ALG1111
Sep 16, 2011

he is a nice guy, but a horrible teacher. doesnt speak clearly because of accent. speaks in mumbles or shouting, and when he is in between, you still can't understand him. by the time he is through talking i am more confused than when he started. nice guy, fair grading, but all in all, he is awkward, unclear, and not interactive at all.

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MATH2220
Nov 7, 2011

Dr. J was Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde. At the beginning of the semester he was happy and easy, then he started to change. He called a student unprofessional for not stapling a test review (on the same review he posted a answer key that was over 50% incorrect). He picked on a student who asked questions. Avoid if possible.

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MATH1101
Dec 4, 2011

Dr. J is a hard professor. Honestly, I went into his class as a slacker, but I came out as a hardworker. His toughness yet positive attitude set me straight. Because of him, I'll be the first black male in my family to graduate and go on to get a graduate degree. I needed a hard teacher to get through my hard head, lol. I respect him A LOT!

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MATH1001
Dec 7, 2011

Goes through material fast; half explains it. Just solves problems on board. Tests/quizzes are hard. Does give warning about quizzes. HW extensive; especially if you dont know material. Is very animated-shouts. Not very helpful. Didn't learn a thing. Must show up for class. Book not used in class. Need $100 calc to do well on hw/tests or u won't.

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MATH1111
Dec 9, 2011

Not a great communicator. Needs to learn how to actually communicate with some of these people. Somewhat nice but a bit arrogant to those who question him. Mixed feelings on him. Not quite sure waht to think.

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MAT1111
Dec 30, 2011

I don't know why people complain about him. He helped me get through the class.

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MATH2210
Jul 18, 2012

Dr. J is one of the most enthusiastic professors that I have ever had. He is loud though, so make sure you are prepared for that! His tests were average difficulty, but if you prepare using the material he provides then you will be set. I enjoyed his course and I would take him again for another math course if I had the chance.

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MAT1113
Dec 21, 2012

He's awesome.All you have to do is ask for help!

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MATH1113
Dec 22, 2012

If you have any other option, please do not take this course. This professor was little to no help. He has a very condescending attitude, and is not very friendly. If your good at math and don't care about personality then go for it. But,if you want to succeed, go with a professor who is willing to help you.

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MATH1113
Mar 26, 2013

I am currently in Dr. J's Precalc class and he is absolutely amazing. He is enthusiastic and extremely willing to meet and help with anything. I absolutely LOVE him and I wish other professors were half as entertaining as he is. I would love to take additional math classes with him. He is a genius and should be applauded for the "show" he puts on!

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MATH1113
Apr 8, 2013

Dr. J was an amazing math professor, and I am terrible at math. He is very willing to help and he makes sure everyone is involved during classes. He learned everyone's name and would call on them to get them involved, annoying but helpful. He has a mild accent, but I had not trouble understanding him. Take him! He's amazing!

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MATH2210
Jul 25, 2013

Dr. J said his summer classes are more fun. He is enthusiastic about teaching and tries to make the class fun. Calc 2 is REALLY hard (for me at least) and his tests aren't that easy. However, he is lenient on grading and allows you to make up points. He also drops homeworks, quizzes and tests. Remember, it's math, so make sure you study everyday.

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MATH2210
Aug 29, 2013

He was so energetic! He has the coolest analogies in order to help you understand the subject matter. I took him over the summer and although I was take Organic Chemistry and Biology I still managed to do pretty well in his class. The test are reasonable if you do your homework you should be fine.

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MATH2210
Grade: A
Jul 23, 2014

Easy A, although you probably won't learn much, if anything. Tests came directly from lecture, and are poorly written. Curved the class a lot as well as dropped 3 lowest grades. He isn't that knowledgeable and sucks at explaining things. No help at all outside of class.

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MATH2100
Grade: Rather not say
Oct 28, 2014

Look, the guy is nice, and funny at times. But his teaching skills are terrible, he'll just solve some equations, point at the board a lot, say "exactly" and expect you to get it right off the bat. He also has an accent, and while I didn't mind it, it could get in your way. Good guy, terrible teacher.

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2210
Dec 3, 2014

Probably the worst math professor at GGC. He doesn't use the book and misses key components that are necessary to solve the problems. You will learn absolutely nothing during his lecture and leave his class extremely confused.

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2210
Jan 13, 2015

Calc 2 is a difficult subject, but this professor is by far the most energetic and passionate teachers at GGC. He makes really great analogies that anyone can easily remember. I highly recommend for anyone to take him.

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MATH1113
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 10, 2015

At the beginning of each class Professor Jamaloodeen would give us quizzes, that felt more like exams. When I asked for help in his class, I was given eye rolls and a rude response. If you have any other option, do not take this Professor's course. He is very condescending and rude, and he will not make any effort to help you pass the class. Beware

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2200
Mar 15, 2015

Didn't use the best examples. Lectures weren't organized very well. Gave quizzes that weren't fair representations of his lectures. Gives study guides that look extremely close to the exams. Not saying he's a bad professor, he just didn't suit what I was looking for in a math professor

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2210
May 18, 2015

I got an A but I had to work hard for it. Awesome professor. If you do all the exercises from the papers he post, then you are ready to score an A too. Everything he puts on the "boards", everything you put on your notebook. Notes are very important. If you are a math major then you must take this class!! Good luck!

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PRECALC101
Grade: A+
Dec 3, 2015

He is not an easy A, you have to work for it but if you try there's is no way not to get an A. Defianetly would recommend him, he knows what he is teaching!

4.0
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MATH2210
Grade: A
Jul 28, 2016
Would take again

Calc 2 sucks. Dr. J makes it bearable, witty, but very fair in his grading and expectations of the student. He is like that crazy smart math teacher from the movies, who should be doing some other job than trying to explain things to kids who don't really want to understand the material. Anyways, clear criteria for tests and tests are 90%

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MAT1113
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2016
Would take again

Dr J. is one of the most enthusiastic professors I've met. He's very funny and very interactive with his students. BUT be warned he doesn't give any formula sheets. His stance on that - you will be forced to learn and understand the material more without any formula sheets (I agree with that logic). He also gives life advice which is interesting.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Inspirational
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MATH1113
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This is a really, really hard class because of how fast paced Dr. J is, but if you work really hard (hours outside of class), you'll pass.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
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MAT1111
Grade: F
Apr 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Don't take this class unless you wanna fail. He did a horrible job teaching and would go too fast for you to catch up. Quizzes every other day!!!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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MATH2210
Grade: A+
Jul 13, 2017
Would take again

dr. J is one of the coolest professors ive ever had. i got an A+ in his mini mester course of calc 2. He wants to see you succeed. show that you think the class is cool (because it is) He is even willing to help you when you are no longer in his class.

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
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MATH2210
Grade: A
Jul 14, 2017
Would take again

I am a transient student , and Dr. J is the best math professor I had in the past three/four years. He is very enthusiastic about his job, and there are ton of example problems to do after class. If you think this class is bad, for those students who are gonna transfer out of GGC,I will say you haven't seen "worst" yet. Dr. J is the best!

Inspirational
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
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MATH2210
Grade: C+
Jul 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

First, I want to say Go Dawgs! Dr. J is a strict grader. He has a good sense of humor, but be prepared to work your a -$$ off to get a good grade in his class. Quizzes every class and you can go to his office hours if you get stuck like me.

Tough Grader
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
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MATH2210
Grade: A
Jul 24, 2017
Would take again

Dr. J is easily the best math teacher I have ever had. I hadn't taken calc 1 since high school and took calc 2 with him as a junior in college. He makes a very difficult subject easily understandable to all. He is a tough grader but you put in the time and effort you should be well prepared for his tests and quizzes if you take good notes!

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
1.0
4.0
ALG1111
Nov 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Please be aware! If you want to fail, take him. He deducts points for the most minute things. He definitely wants you to fail, I'm convinced his sole purpose is to help you fail his class. Please be sure you are a math wiz if you want to take his class. As for the rest of us who are actually trying to learn math, he doesn't have time for us.

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TEST HEAVY
1.0
3.0
MAT1113
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Dec 4, 2017
Wouldn't take again

This was my 5th semester in college with a 4.0, and this is the first class I've ever dropped. He came across as very rude and disrespectful. He said several times that the textbook was unnecessary and then criticized me for not reading ahead. I never knew what he wanted, and thank goodness I will never have to try to figure him out again.

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1.0
5.0
MAT1113
Grade: Rather not say
Feb 21, 2018
Wouldn't take again

HONEST REVIEW: First of all, Dr. J is a good professor to some people, but not including myself. Here's why. Everyone is different in their math skills and comprehension . As for me, I lacked a lot of the fundamentals of Algebra. If you don't have that at least, it WILL be hard to pass the class. Learned the hard way. I wouldn't recommend him.

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BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
1.0
REL328
Grade: D
Feb 22, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Mohammed is the greatest professor to bless Religious Studies SD sta. He is an unbiased master of the three Abrahamic texts and knows how to explain the chronological link between them to show how much there is in common, as well as disproving attempts to misinform the public. Class usually got intense and you really never knew what to expect.

5.0
1.0
BUS224
Grade: D+
Feb 23, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Muhamad Jamal 3 exams, all open book. This class is all done on Excel. He has patience with people who are new to Excel. You do problems in class and solutions are posted online. Exams are JUST like practice probs. Its open book, so use it! You will need to purchase My stat lab and It lab, both $75 bucks. You NEED LAPTOP for class. Take him,

5.0
2.0
MATH030
Grade: A
Feb 28, 2018
Would take again

Dr. K actually cares about your grades (well in my case he does) but I just HATE the Aleks online learning system. It's extremely difficult and frustrating. Also, be sure to study for the final because it covers EVERY single lesson and is worth more than half of your final grade.

1.0
5.0
MATH2300
Mar 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

How this guy has a 3.5 is beyond me. I studied my anus off and I still never felt like I would do well in this class from the beginning. First day - "Textbook, MML is useless/I don't want to fail you." Takes off points on the tests for things he didn't even give us instructions to do. Only have 4-5 tests and a few quizzes. He doesn't grade homework

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GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MATH2300
Mar 27, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Material isn't too hard, it's the way he grades the tests and quizzes. He takes points off for stuff like not explaining your answers when he doesn't even tell you which questions require an explanation. He teaches as if we know this stuff already or we're mind readers. He's apparently never wrong, and if you thinks so, he'll say talk to the dean.

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TEST HEAVY
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
MATH2300
Grade: F
Apr 12, 2018
Would take again

Yup test heavy. Homework optional. Doesn't grade.

5.0
2.0
MATH2300
Grade: A
Apr 20, 2018
Would take again

He knows math. Don't know what the guy's below me are complaining about. Test instructions "This exam consists of 8 questions, each worth 6 points, for a total of 48 points. All work must be shown. Answers without proper justification will be given little or no credit. Unless stated otherwise, all answers must be exact ..."

1.0
2.0
MATH2300
Grade: B
May 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Exams are super hard! lectures are poor, I dont even think he understands the material.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
1.0
5.0
MATH1113
Grade: D
Jun 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Do not take his class, unless you want to waste both money and time.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
1.0
5.0
MATH2300
Grade: C+
Jun 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Good luck

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BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
5.0
5.0
MATH2300
Jul 17, 2018
Would take again

Few teachers can keep me awake in an 8AM math class, but Dr. J is one of them. Especially if he walks in with coffee, you need to sit down, shut up, and pay attention or it'll fly right over your head. On tests, show all work for full credit, and read each question carefully. He is difficult but he is fair, and don't be afraid to ask him for help.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
5.0
MATH2300
Grade: A
Jul 29, 2018
Would take again

Dr. J!!! He's a cool dude! The subject is hard! You MUST pay attention and STUDY in order to do well in this course. He is very enthusiastic about teaching. He does sometimes get tripped up over his own slides, but he is very knowledgeable in the subject. Don't hesitate to ask questions. He'll make you look stupid but you'll learn from it for sure!

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Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
4.0
MAT1111
Aug 6, 2018
Would take again

I absolutely LOVE Dr. J. Math has never been a strong subject for me but he taught in a way that actually made perfect sense. He didn't just give us the quadratic formula and tell us to just plug and chug. He showed us HOW it was derived and WHY it's important. His class truly changed my perspective on math. & He will meet outside of class to help!

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH1113
Grade: A
Nov 6, 2018
Would take again

Dr. J is an AMAZING prof! He grades fairly, his teaching tactics are easy to grasp, & he will answer all questions. Please take these negative reviews with a grain of salt & don't be afraid to enroll in his course. I am flourishing under his instruction! However, if you don't want to learn & expect shortcuts, enroll in someone else's course.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
5.0
MATH2210
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

CALC2 is not an easy subject, but VERY POSSIBLE. Dr. J was able to simplify the information and make it so exciting! He's very animated, and can be very tough on you- You will have to memorize all formulas, methods, rules etc. You are expected to remember all math previous from the class, tests are only 5-10 questions long (free response). MML big

Tough Grader
Inspirational
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
4.0
5.0
221O
Grade: A
Dec 17, 2018
Would take again

Dr. J has his own teaching style that can be a little overwhelming at first. He is very energetic and bold when teaching and if you ask a question he will most likely embarrass you in front of the class but you will learn from it. He is very smart and teaches you the reasoning behind the math but doesn't do tons of examples in class.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
TEST HEAVY
LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
MATH2210
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 13, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He is an intelligent man but teaching isnt the job for him. Your grade is basically calculated over three tests. Dont do well on one of them and you are done for the whole semester. Had to withdraw. I wouldnt recommend at all.

Test heavy
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
4.0
4.0
MATH1113
Grade: C+
Apr 13, 2020
Would take again

he was a good professor. he made learning fun by being funny, he made precal easy to understand, and would answer your questions as best as he could. he has a heavy accent but you just have to really be listening to make out what he's saying, and if you don't he also works out the math as simply as possible. great professor.

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
2.0
5.0
ITEC2150
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 13, 2020
Wouldn't take again

You WILL need to learn the material outside of his class. Anytime anyone would have a question, he would just quickly make fun of them and carry on with his confusing lecture without answering anything. Then he'd proceed to give you a HW assignment matched with a quiz for the following class period on what he 'thinks' he taught you. Very lively tho

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
5.0
MATH2300
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jun 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

AVOID AVOID AVOID AVOID. he's awful. he didnt even teach cuz he cant. just had pre recorded lectures that explained almost nothing and if you wanted to go in depth (which you need to because his homework difficulty does not match his lectures), you definitely need to do outside research. have a question? prepared to be told "it's common sense"

1.0
5.0
MATH2300
Grade: Not sure yet
Jun 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr J did not acclimate to online teaching well. I have gotten an A in every single one of my classes except once before. This will be my second B. He is very unclear as to what the material is that you will be graded on, it is almost as if he just does not care about his students. Do not take him if you care about your GPA, cause he doesn't care

Lots of homework
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
MATH2300
Jul 17, 2020
Wouldn't take again

The professor is very vague with everything. His grading is not very clear and he take off points for things that are correct with little to no explanations on why its wrong. You ask about it? His reply is its found in the question. There is also a lack of communication during scheduled BB meetings.

1.0
5.0
MATH1001
Aug 28, 2020
Wouldn't take again

3 weeks into the class the professor drop me. He said I wasnt attending but that is untrue. I emailed him about the issue trying to get back in that class. He claims he doesnt think Ill be able to catch up. I didnt understand because its only been 3 weeks of school. DO NOT TAKE HIM!!!!! RUN AS FAST AS YOU CAN!!!!!

5.0
1.0
MATH2300
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2021
Would take again

Syed Jamal is one of the best math professors at Phonix. He helped me understand algorithms in discrete math very well.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
ALG1111
Grade: B
Apr 6, 2023

Nice guy, but makes you feel stupid for asking questions. His exact response is typically, "were you even paying attention!!?" when you in fact were, he was just super scattered when trying to teach the concept. He also has 1 question quizzes, and 4 question tests. So it is really easy to make one bad grade and not be able to recover.

Tough grader
Beware of pop quizzes
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
ALG1111
Grade: Not sure yet
May 8, 2023

This professor is horrible. If you enjoy 1 question quizzes that are unannounced and 4 question test, this class is for you. If you miss one question on a test, that is 75%. He does preprepared PowerPoints that don't show step by step solutions. I wouldn't recommend taking this professor if you care about your GPA.

Graded by few things
1.0
3.0
MATH1101
Grade: F
Nov 9, 2023

he's just lazy. 0/10 do not recommend

Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
MATH1101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 9, 2023

Not actually teaching the class seems to teach as if you already know the information. Not helpful when you ask questions. Just directs you to online work and doesn't explain anything.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STATISTICS
Grade: B-
Apr 22, 2024

30 percent of the total grade will be taken from 3 in class exams in which only 5-7 questions will be given. So if you get bad in them...suppose you get 3/5 questions right then also you'll only get 70 percent. And there are no extra credit or bonus points/ questions. He only increases 5 percent lmao. Lectures are mostly clases from the ppt.

Tough grader
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
STATISTICS
Grade: B+
May 2, 2024

WORST PROFESSOR EVER. my experience with this professor has been extremely disappointing. Throughout the course, I found the grading to be excessively harsh and inconsistent. I believe there is a significant need for improvement in both grading practices and teaching methods Feedback on assigments was often limited and unhelpful.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STATISTICS
Grade: B+
May 2, 2024

WORST PROFESSOR EVER. The professor isn't doing a good job of making the class interesting or helping students learn. The professor's attitude can be a problem. Not good at communicating with students.

Tough grader
Hilarious
Test heavy
1.0
5.0
STATS
Grade: C
May 2, 2024

If you are seeing this run away find some other prof but him. Your grades are definetly going to drop after taking his class. He doesn't care about anything and hardly 5 students attend his class.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
ALG1111
Grade: A+
May 10, 2024
Would take again

Despite what people have to say about him he is actually a very good professor and he cares, as long as you take the time to do the work and show up to class you will be fine. Yes is test are only a few questions but if you understand the material or talk to him he will help you. He does make you work for a good grade but he is amazing.

Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
Accessible outside class
1.0
5.0
ALG1101
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
May 19, 2024

Had to drop out of his class cause i couldn't understand anything. He reads from the prepared ppt in the class and expects us to understand what he is teaching.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
MAT1113
Grade: A
Jul 21, 2024
Would take again

Professor Jamaloodeen is amazing, his class is difficult and you need to put in the work to get results. But as long as he see's you doing you work he will help you out and explain anything you may need help in. He is always available for office hours and he will make sure you understand the topic.

Participation matters
EXTRA CREDIT
Lots of homework
2.0
3.0
STATISTICS
Grade: Incomplete
Sep 26, 2024

Dr. J is silly and harsh sometimes, but honestly if you have trouble doing statistics do NOT take his class. Most of his lectures are online and when he teaches he doesn't makes sense sometimes.

Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
MATH1001
Grade: C
Nov 29, 2024
Would take again

I didn't like him at all. He posts a bunch of lectures and powerpoints that have nothing to do with the assignments. The work was easy only because its pretty much what u learned in high school. I basically did the work based off my high school knowledge. If you aren't good at math AT ALL pls do not take this class.

Lecture heavy
3.0
3.0
STATISTICS
Grade: F
Jan 25, 2025
Would take again

He was a normal professor, I wouldn't say he was memorable or anything but he isn't mean at all. The fact that I failed is completely my fault because I thought the class was super easy at first so I slacked off to work on other classes. Huge mistake. He gives you different ways to succeed like videos for every lesson and hw. Quiz every Friday tho.

Test heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
4.0
STATISTICS
Grade: B
Apr 29, 2025

Many times, when I would ask a question, he would make me feel stupid and yell. He made class time very unproductive. In addition, there were no opportunities to practice problems or with classmates. Also, I would constantly feel unprepared for the tests due to this, having to learn everything at home.

Lecture heavy
Test heavy
5.0
5.0
STATS
Grade: A+
Oct 17, 2025
Would take again

Be prepared for very difficult tests in Math 1401

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
4.0
STATS
Grade: D+
Dec 8, 2025

Honestly wish I had dropped this class when I had the chance. In person quiz every week, no class time with peers to understand lecture, reads off of powerpoint, etc. Not a great class to take if you're not good at Math. Assignments and online quizes helped a little, but he meshes it all into one grade so it doesn't do much to your overall grade.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
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