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Reviews (171)
I went into Mr Abella's class with acute math anxiety. I no longer feel like an idiot when it comes to algebra and higher math. He was very helpful and considerate of all of us in his class and I ended up getting a B+ at the end of the term! :)
Incredibly intelligent man, very well educated, but never makes you feel stupid. Very patient.
He was very helpful. Never told anyone to see him after class for an answer - he answered it immediately. I was dreading this class and afterwards I felt a lot better about my math potential. It would benefit the school if he also taught the intermediate algebra class - that's waht I'm waiting for.
I think everyone in my class got an A
He's very nice and helpfull, understanding. and a very intelligent teacher, has a phD. Makes class very interesting with his stories.
Very helpfull. Uses lots of examples and makes sure everyone is "getting" it. For fun, ask him about time travel and ask him to tell you horror stories about his gradeschool math experiences.
I have bad math anxiety and I had taken MTH097a prviously, only got a C, and did not retain any of it. I heard that Dr. Abella was a great instructor, so I took the MTH097 from him. I totally understand what I didn't learn before. He is one of the best assets to WCC. If you are the kind of person that has math issues, like me, hes the one to take.
I have a learning disability in math,he made it easy for me to learn.He always explained things very well.I enjoyed his class.I wish other instructors were more like him .
The best teacher at WCC. He is a very kind person and a great teacher. He expained things fully to where you could understand everything he was saying. He has a personality too! Very funny! Take him if you want to learn and not be stressed out!! Love him.
Great instructor took time for each student.Made learning new equations intersting and enjoyable. I had math anxiety before this class. He made me feel at ease with math. He is not only a good instructor, he is also a very nice person. He treats all students with respect.I highly reccommend Dr. Abello for a Math instructor.
This class is extremely easy. I suggest that if you have taken algebra before, you should try testing out, otherwise it's long and boring. Since I had taken algebra, I got bored, but I understood things that I had not ever understood before. He's very good at explaining things. He's the best teacher I've ever had.
AWESOME teacher!
Dr. Abella was very clear and always asked if the class had any questions. He didn't offer any extra credit and class attendance was extremely important. He is funny without even trying. I enjoyed his class and would take him in the future because the way he explains math is clear to me.
Maybe too easy, but explains how to solve problems very well.
He was very easy and answered all questions. He gave examples of how to do homework problems during class. He got very boring from time to time though. He reviews the day before test. That's helpful. Overall if you are horrible at math and are worried about this class, take this class. He really helps you out and the class goes at a slow pace.
Very good teacher. He doesnt go ahead untill everyone gets what he is trying to teach. In a lower-level math class it was a little hard becuase there were a lot of dumb people in the class, but he did a good job.
I didn't find his class to be especially hard at all. I do not attribute this to the content being "dumbed down" - I don't feel that it was (he actually covered more than most professors). He simply made the content so clear that it became easy. Fantastic professor and very helpful, though perhaps a little aloof.
he is the best teacher i had. i used to hate math but he made us love and enjoy it.
I never believed I could understand or do algebra let alone "like" it- Dr. A is the BEST- thorough, accommodating to students, practical applications to everyday life, and very humble. I actually found a subject I "hated" to be enjoyable. I passed his 097 course w/an A! Dr. A is a hidden jewel if you're not an algebra-inclined student...
He is one of the best teachers yet! if you have a chance take him! He lets you use note cards on the test and overall his test are not that bad. He dosen't even take attendance. So if you only want to come on test days thats fine. Before every test he also gos over a test review. use the review for your note cards. hes the best. good luck!
Dr. Abella is my all-time favorite professor. He really has a wonderful way of explaining math so that anyone can understand, and he does it in a way that doesn't make you feel dumb. He was very funny, and very personable. He was so cool, he even let me practice speaking French with him after class! Brilliant man, wonderful instructor.
Love him!! He is the best math Professor I've had since grade school... lol! Take him! I recommended taking his class if you have problems with math....
One of the best math teachers I've ever had. He's brilliant--probably the smartest teacher I've ever had--but he explains things very well. His class was easy, but I learned loads. I wish I could take another class with him.
I never thought I could understand math.. at all.. ever. but this teacher spends as much time as every one needs to learn the material. good guy, good teacher, not a stressful class, you will learn and understand if you get him for a teacher
kind of strong accent.
Math 097. Dr. Abella is an excellent math teacher. I always thought I was terrible at math and had math anxiety until I had this professor. He turned on the math light for me! He is a gifted teacher of math. He explains it in a way that I could understand. The class laughed a lot and had loads of fun! I never thought math could be fun.
Amazing I never was really good at math but he explained everything perfect!!
this guys is awesome. best math teacher i've ever had!! he explains things so well & clear.
HE is a awesome teacher..... i hate math, but he makes it simple.... he also makes sure everyone understands everything... i would recommend him to anyone, specially those who hate math!!!!!
THE BEST ALGEBRA TEACHER I HAVE EVER HAD !!! IF YOU HAVE MATH ANXIETY HE IS THE BEST. EXPLAINS EVERYTHING STEP BY STEP AND IF YOU DONT UNDERSTAND HE WILL MAKE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND IT . DO NOT TAKE ANYONE BUT MOHAMMED ABELLA....HI IS THE BEST..HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!! GOOD LUCK!!
BEST MATH TEACHER I THOUGHT CALCULUS WOULD BE HARD AND HE MADE SIMPLE.....BEST MATH TEACHER EVER AND HE CARES ABOUT HIS STUDENTS UNLIKE OTHER TEACHERS AND WILL MAKE SURE U GET IT......
This is the best teacher ever. I did not do good in math until I took Dr. Abella. He asks student's if there are any questions after he explains a section, and he is patient. (very important). There are reviews before test's which helps me alot, so I'm not studying all over the place. Take him ! I wish he would teach all of my math classes.
EXCELLENT Math teacher! He explained Calculus so well. Classes were informative, interesting, with some humor thrown in. By far the best math teacher I have ever had. Super reccommended!
This professor is amazing. I love him so much. He teaches very well and...my name is meriem abella! I've never been a part of his class but he has taught me many things since i AM his daughter.
Dr. Abella is awesome! I never thought I'd actually understand Algebra. He explains well & is willing to answer questions both in & out of class. Very approachable, fair & willing to help. Highly recommend.
Simple, to the point, yet gives you the entire background on why you can do the methods learned in DiffEQ. Therefore, if you put your mind through the explanations, the simpler methods won't (actually will, but...) be taken for granted.
I have very much enjoyed taking Mr. Abella's class. Because of the way he taught, I actually enjoyed learing trig! He is a very helpful and very kind teacher.
He is the best teacher I have ever had .I highly recommend him
Nice and helpful instructor. If you have difficulties understanding Math, he allows students to use notes during tests.
Dr. Abella has a great deal of patience, explains fully and clearly, repeats things as needed, allows formula cards, provides enough time to take notes without missing parts of the explanation, and provides ample time to finish tests within the class allotment. I plan to take math with this professor until I finish my math requirements.
Best math teacher ive had, highly recommanded. you can use a notecard in the class
Mr. Abella is a great teacher who is concerned about helping his students understand math. I highly recommend him to anyone taking a math class.
Mohammed Abella is an amazing teacher. I have never ever been good at any kind of math until I had met Dr. Abella. This has got to be the smartest Math teacher ever. Take his class and he will show you step by step how to do the problem. He makes it look soooo easy. My name is "IB" OR TONY and I have taken two Math classes with him. A+++++ TEACHER!
Great teacher. Pay attention in class, do the work and you will get an A. Only pay attention and you might get a C or so. Calculus is hard but it isnt at the same time. The algebra parts are hard. Explains things thourgly when you ask him. I wish he touught higher level Calculus classes. I took calc 1 before but failed, with Abella I passed.
Dr Abella is a great teacher. I never thought I would make it, but he help me make it happen. THANK YOU! You should take his class.
Mr.Abella is the BEST TEACHER at WCC:) I wish I could have him as my teacher for all my classes. I havent had Math in 27 years and I was terrified but he made me feel very comfortable in my learning. I got an A and his teaching ability was amazing I actually understood and retained the material he taught me. Thanks Mr. Abella have a great summer:)
A really nice and good teacher. Even though I didn't enjoy the subject that much, he at least made the class more tolerable.
Great teacher
Has an accent but is very nice.
I switched out of Gerlitz's class because he was a horrid teacher and a counselor I had switched me to Abella. Abella was a breath of Fresh Air because he teachers very well and he makes sure his class gets what he is talking about. He's respectful and clear. Highly recommended.
The Best Math Instructor, ever. Highly recommended.
Absolutely brilliant - take his class if you can!
He is the best teacher. He ha the answer to every single question. He even helps students who are not in his sections. I highly recommend him. Thank you my best teacher ever.
He is a very good teacher. He relates the subject to real life situations and is flexible
Awesome instructor. Very clear; makes you feel dumb. Smartest guy on earth. Is good at explaining. I took 097, and 169 with him and I plan to take 191. I would recommend him to all. His exams are pretty easy if you attend the review. You rock, Mr. Abella!
he is a great teacher, he will go over it for you if you don't understand without a problem. you don't turn in any homework it's more so for practice. he'll also go over any homework problems TAKE HIM! if you like math you'll pass even if you don't, still you'll probly pass.
He is a very good professor. If could I'd take him again for higher level classes
Definitely knows what hes talking about.
Mr. Abella is a perfect teacher. He knows what he's talking about,and he teaches it efficiently. He gives us breaks and the tests/homework are very reasonable. BTW if you are worried about an accent, he barely has one. you can totally understand him. take himmm
Amazing! Very clear and intelligent. Goes out of his way to make sure his students understand.
I never struggled with math until I got to college.I have had five different math professors at WCC (8 different math classes, ranging from MTH097 - Calculus), and Mr. Abella is not only the best professor, but I went to him to help me when I was in my other classes! Extremely fair grader committed to your success as a student. Thank you Mr. Abella
He's the best math teacher at WCC.He's really smart and he knows what he's talking about .Dr. Abella very very helpful ,I wish all the teacher just like Dr. Abella .I highly recommend him for others.
Great teacher!! He explains everything very clearly and answers every question you have. He's the nicest guy ever and pretty funny. He definitely knows his subject and if you pay attention and show up on test/quiz review days, you'll be good.
Great guy! Always there to answer any questions you may have. Prepares you well for his exams. Well mannered and friendly!
Mr. Abella is an excellent teacher-really knows how to explain! I hate math but his class was an easy A =).
He is a decent teacher. Very easy class.
I enjoyed taking his class, and I hope he would teach Cal 2
He is the best Math Instructor ever. Highly recommended. I passed this class with an 'A'. Hope he teaches Calc II.
Mohammed is a great math instructor. I was terrified of taking calculus but he made it so EASY! I started out doing all of the HW problems but then quit after chapter 2. He reviewed everything you needed to know for the exams and I earned a 4.0 :) Made the material very easy to understand. Great instructor - highly recommended!
Mr. Abella is the best teacher there is. I've taken him for Mth 097 and 169 and I passed both of them without even trying. Then I took Mark Batell and failed the class. I'd choose him every semester if I could.
One of the Best math teachers I have ever taken. He has very interesting stories about math, and he made the class very easy to follow. I highly recommend him.
I am terrible at math but when I took his class it's like he performed some voodoo spell on me. Why? Because he made it so easy! I dropped Math 165 twice because it was too hard for me but I tried it a third time and man, Abella just made it click! Thanks to him I could do ALL homework assignments and tests with no problem.
Very good at explaining Math, he explain the concept behind the math. You must take him for any MATH level and Precalculu was open notes. I have an A
He is a great professor. He explains things so clearly!
I love him, His teaching methods are amazing and he is a very open person. Always makes it easy for you to ask questions without feeling stupid and barley gives out homework/quizes /tests. BEST TEACHER EVER.
I had such a prolem with mth tell i took him. I dropped out of 169 twice and was frightened to take it again. I have never understood mth so easy, he makes it to where anyone can. GREAT TEACHER!! recommend him to anyone.
Wonderful teacher! He helped me out of a bind a couple of times, as well as explaining to me about what was going on in class very simply. My math skills were very lacking, and he brought me up to speed.
Good teacher, very experienced. Extremely helpful.
He is the BEST Math instructor at WCC. He explains things so clearly! He makes concepts look really easy. Hands down one of the best teachers I have ever had.
He was a really good teacher, i had just come out of highschool and instantly launched myself into calculus. I was still adjusting from the big changes in responsibility but he made it a lot easier
Greatest teacher ever!! In high school, I had really bad math teachers, once I had him, I started to love math again. Explains concepts really well, step by step. Got an A in his class.
Shows exactly how to do work, explains well and thorough. Always willing to help and made sure that everyone knew to JUST ASK if you didn't understand! He is very friendly. Just pay attention, take notes(I copied everything), show up for quizzes and exams and you'll pass with a high grade.
BEST TEACHER ANYONE CAN ASK FOR!!!I hated math before this but i went to class everyday and wrote down the notes and got an A. Highly recommended!!
Mohammed is in my opinion the best teacher at WCC. If you are taking a math class I highly recommend him. You get used to his accent immediately and he is a great guy. He is also the only teacher that allows you to use not cards on the final.
Mr. Abella is very knowledgeable in Physics/Math. Personally I think he is the best math teacher ever. I took him from MTH 097 - 192. He gives examples to explain the material. He's easy/understanding and doesn't give much HW. Twice the whole semester at max. Make sure to attend everyday. Especially for exam/quiz reviews.
He is a very good teacher, teaches you exactly what you need to know. No surprises. You get to use an index card on the quizzes, tests and finals, he gave homework once all semester. Attendance itsn't mandatory but if you don't go you won't pass. I highily recommend him for any math class.
He is good teacher
My class was barely given homework. He always went over material that would be on his Quizzes and Tests. I loved walking into class knowing I would walk out understanding what we had learned. Fun class! He goes off topic and is sometimes late but he's my favorite math teacher at WCC.
Hes a nice guy and an okay teacher, but if you have to go on in math I wouldn't take him. His class is too easy. If I were taking Calc 2, I would be worried that I wouldn't be prepared. If you are transferring or going further, take someone else. I didn't have to learn the material - just had to make a good notecard -and I got an A easily
He doesn't use connect math. Assigns very little homework, but teaches what is needed to know.
really easy going, I learned a lot from him. He's very nice and very understanding. doesn't take attendance, so if you don't attend it won't count against you. He is the best teacher i have ever had. He is someone i will recommend till the day I die.
Dr. Abella is a great teacher. I highly recommend him if you take math 169.
This guy is a great teacher. He is patient and really knows his stuff. I feel like the class was probably easier than it should have been. You will still learn the concepts without having to deal with ridiculous problems.
Great Teacher. I would take every math with him if I could. doesn't do a lot of homework but teaches the material until you know it. open for questions anytime. quizzes are tests are really fair if you come to class and pay attention.
Dr. Abella is a very good instructor!
Wonderful teacher ! Highly recommend to any student ! Very helpful and always open for questions. His number one concern is making sure his students know the material well. Doesn't give a lot of homework. Weekly quizzes to test your understanding. But they aren't difficult if you attend class and take notes
This guy really helps you understand difficult concepts. He also doesn't assign lengthy homework problems that are normally given in this class. He makes it very clear what will be on the tests and exams. If you're looking for a good differential equations teacher that isn't ridiculously hard, this is the class to take.
amazing teacher, NO HOMEWORK! Never really needed a text book and we were allowed to use a 3 by 5 card of tests.
Best teacher ever!
He makes sure you understand the criteria, he is a fairly easy grader and does not give much homework, however grade is dependent on test and quizzes so attendance is mandatory and no make-ups are provided.
Mohammed is a great teacher. I've had problems with college algebra from other teachers before, and I haven't had any problems in this class. He explains concepts in a clear way. In class textbook use was very limited. He assigns practice homework problems, but they aren't graded.
Take notes and review them, and you're going to pass. He allows note cards on tests and the exam. NONE of the homework is ever due, it's just practice, so you don't have to do it. He does multiple problems on the board, which helps a lot and will do more, if you ask. He's very friendly and helpful, and made math fun. :)
THE BEST TEACHER EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!
This man is an amazing professor who allows his students to learn at a very steady pace. I would definitely refer anyone to take his classes. (Likes to talk about space and time synchronicity when late lol)
The best teacher I've ever taken in my life. The class is hard, but he makes it a loooot easier. An easy A.
Take notes and review them, and you're going to get A. He makes math be as easy as pie. He solves lots of problems in the class to be sure that everyone gets the point. He is really kind and helpful.
Super nice and willing to work with you
He is the best Professor in WCC. He is really good. I'm telling you, if you ever have had the chance to take his class, just take it you will NOT regret it. This is the second class I take with him, and planning to stuck with him for all math classes till I get Differential Equations done. Thank you so mush Mr. Abella for everything. No Homework..
Dr. Abella is an excellent instructor. He is very intelligent and really wants you to understand and do well in class. He takes the time to answer all your questions. He offers after and before class tutoring. He works with those that try. I wish he taught more classes that I need for my degree. He is an excellent instructor. He also speaks French!
Abella is the best math teacher I've ever had. First math class in college after being out of math classes for a year & a half. He made it such a great experience & simplified everything & made Calc easy to understand. His quizzes & tests are really easy if you don't miss class & take notes. He reviews everything on them! No mandatory HW! Got an A!
the best class ?I have ever taken.
He is a Math Genius.
Hands down, the best math teacher at Washtenaw Community College. He is really helpful and very pleasant. Kind of likes to talk about things that only *relate* to math, like physics, but I didn't mind because it was all interesting anyway. With him, my math anxiety was thrown out the window and I had confidence that I never knew had!
An easy A. If you don't know anything in Math, Dr. Helps you understand everything. Reviews for the exams are 100% the same. Best teacher ever.
Dr. Abella is an amazing Professor. You can ask him anything and he can truly explain it, in anyway he needs to for you to understand. I wish he was the Professor for all the Calc courses!
One of the best math teachers I've ever had, period! Not only is he incredibly intelligent in more than just mathmatics, but he is thorough in his explanations & truly wants you to understand the material before he moves on. Lax on hw, no online bs, just wish I could know my grade without specifically asking! Plus his smile and accent are adorable!
Good teacher.I would take this teacher again. Not hard to understand. Little to no homework . Tests can be hard at times, and grading is confusing. He doesn't let you keep the tests or quizzes. Easy quizzes and slightly harder tests. Does small tangents that are a part of his examples.
Hes awesome, the best teacher ever.
Great professor. If you have a life situation going on that effect class; tell professor. He understand & will make accommodations. 1 homework assign. a wk, 1 quiz a wk, 3 Test & final during semester. Focus doing good on tests. Attendance not mandatory. His review tell you exactly what's on test/quiz. I didn't use textbook.
He's honestly the best professor ever. He's a genius who is genuinely passionate about math (and physics) and he goes over like 50 example problems on everything you learn, from easy to hard problems. He really cares about his students and is super helpful. Show up to class, take notes and study them, and you can easily get an A.
Highly recommend He is AMAZING and let me tell you Math is not my thing AT ALL But I past with a B+
He's a nice guy. he allows a whole sheet of notes on the test and the test questions are the exact same as the review questions. Doesnt use BB and calls your name up to the desk to give you your grade. He can get off topic at times but he's very passionate about math & physics. 9/10 recommended
I am really bad at math. To be specific i already failed intermediate algebra and hoping this time i will pass. He is always there to help you, and give extra credit when needed. Very nice teacher, but he can be a bit fast but if you get confused he will always to his best to help you you understand.
Mohammed is a wonderful professor. I am someone who needs some extra help with math classes. His lectures make concepts very easy to understand. He is willing to meet you on office hours or even on requested times. He if very helpful and wants everyone to succeed.
Dr. Abela is probably the best teacher at WCC, he is amazing at lecturing and always took great care in explaining topics covered in class. He once stayed with me after class to explain a tough topic.
The man is awesome! always helpful and answers every question in a super helpful manner. only gave us in-class work which was incredibly helpful
Mohammed is hands down the best professor Ive met at WCC. He is very practical and fair. He is, beyond what one would consider, willing to take his time teaching you to EVERYONES understanding. He treats all his students the same. If you show up to his class, you will pass. He cares about his students.
I have struggled with math all of my life. This is the first math class I have ever taken where I felt like I could actually learn the material with out the stress of tons of extra work. A great teacher wish he taught math 125!
Prof. Abella is a great Diff EQ professor. The man really knows his stuff, he has a PHD in physics and math, and you can tell. The class is not too hard if you come to class every time, take notes, listen and do the practice problems from the textbook. He allows you to use a 1 page "cheat sheet" for exams, so there is no excuse not to get an A.
I had a great experience with this professor. He's quite obviously a genius but doesn't shove his intelligence in your face in such a way that you feel that you can't learn the material needed to pass the class.
BEST TEACHER EVER
I was very afraid to take math. A friend of mine convinced me to take Mohammed Abella's class. All it took was one session to get over my fear and change my mind. I was looking forward to going to class to everyday. He makes you believe you can do it, and YOU CAN. After 4 months, I feel I can take any math class now, any level. Thank you a bunch
Absolutely amazing teacher! hes very passionate about math and physics and very very knowledgeable in both areas. He allows cheat sheets on exams which is great help and is in general a very nice person.
I loved this class. Professor Abella was an excellent teacher, he was always very fair with grading. Whenever you have questions about a problem he will go over it in depth to help you. He loves what he does and it really shows.
Abella is a very nice person in general. He knows about his topic and what he's talking, he's also a very smart person and is knowledgeable about stuff other than math, but there are some flaws in him like not very clear on grading and how he grades a test, which made me very confused.
Great professor! You can tell he has every student's best intrest at heart. Very good at making material clear. Class isn't mandatory because attendance isn't taken but if you don't show up you won't pass. You also have easy quizzes once every week.
LOVE HIM! My fav professor so far! I actually enjoyed math and I hate it! I was never absent and that says a lot since Im known for not going to class haha. His tests are amazing and he usually allows you to use a notecard. Hes funny and very knowledgeable. I enjoyed his class a lot.
Dr. Abella is a True teacher, he wants his student to succeed, you better show to class because Math as a subject requres so! I will be taking math with Mr. Abella all the way to Differential Equations, thats how great he is.
Prof. Abella teaches with magic or something... he writes out numbers on the board and somehow they just enter your brain! It's so cool, he's understanding, and will try to help you understand.
Absolutely amazing professor. Dr. Abella cares about the success of his class, and encourages questions and discussions to understand material. Uses real-life examples from his physics background to solidify concepts. Very accessible outside class. I genuinely hope that my future classes will align with his teaching schedule. Take his class!!!
Really nice professor. He definitely wants everyone to succeed. There was weekly "homework" from the book, but it was not graded and we were allowed to use notecards on our exams. You can tell he's very smart because sometimes he can go a bit fast, but he will always slow down if you ask!
This class moved online at the start of the pandemic and that was such a shame. This man is wonderful, and like someone else said, it's like he teaches with magic. He has a heavy french accent but he's still easy to understand, and the way he presents problems and their solutions, for me, made Diff Eq plug and play, I didn't struggle at all. 10/10
Amazing teacher and a good mentor. He respects all his students and doesn't insult us by micro-managing his class. We used advanced calculators cus already he believes in our ability to do calculus by hand and we used formula sheets as he doesn't expect us to memorize formulas. His class was fun and that's me saying a lot for a diff eqn class, lol.
Professor Abella, is god send I swear he makes the hardest topics so much easier. He genuinely cares for his students and is willing to go the extra mile to make sure that you understand. I highly recommend taking him
Dr. Abella is BRILLIANT! His ability to convey his knowledge to his students is amazing. He stays on subject & answers all questions. He has numerous office hours to assist you if you don't understand the lecture. Watch his online videos before lecture & rewatch them! Put in the work, do the homework, SHOWUP, LISTEN, and this class will be fun!
He's the best math teacher I have ever had--he will always help you and encourage you. You have to do the work and be patient with yourself. Dr. Abella is Washtenaw's most treasurable gem in the math department. Whichever math class you have if he's teaching it take him.
His lectures and what of instruction makes everything very clear and understandable, even for a math class. He worked through the questions at reasonable speeds, showing each step by writing it out for the class, even while in an online format. The only downside, is that he doesn't answer emails outside if class.
Prof Abella is an amazing prof!! I remember reading the rate my professor comments before taking this class, thinking they must be fake because they seemed too good to be true. He truly is the best prof I've had at WCC. His tests are really easy and same with the quizzes. Make sure to go to class and pay attention to the review sessions.
The best math professor I have ever had. He makes all of the concepts so easy to understand. It was a relaxed environment -- Math became fun. Highly recommend this Professor.
he is probably the best teacher i have had. if you have questions he will break it down and teach you. he will make sure you know it before moving on. he uses real world examples that were easy to follow. i highly recommend him if you have any doubts in math. he is great!! his reviews for the test are great and prepare you for the test.
This professor is a GOAT he knows exactly what he's talking about and very knowledgeable in his topic. Grades are mainly based on tests and quizzes, every week there is a quiz so you have to stay focused. this class does need studying but we barely used the textbooks because his teaching was enough
Dr. Abella is the best. If you think you're "bad at math", take him. In the beginning of Calc 1, he is HW heavy to make sure you understand fundamentals, but he eases up towards the middle of the semester. Does exam reviews the class before. WRITE DOWN EVERY LECTURE PROBLEM, and you will get an A. He also wrote me amazing letters of recommendation!
Professor Abella is the best professor that I ever had. He helped me to like mathematics again, and I could learned that course very well. So, my background in MTH 191 is good and strong now and this is just because of having an amazing professor. I really recommend him.
Great teacher, helps with whatever you need help with in the class, ask about his French tongue twister!
If you are looking for a great professor you will not be disappointed. His instructions are easy to follow. Willing to help if you don't understand.
Professor Abella is extremely aware of the difficulties of this course and the method it is taught in. He is clear and precise in his explanations and always looks out for student feedback. He dedicates a large portion of time to making sure everyone understands each concept and he is extremely proficient in his understanding of diff eq.
Dr. Abella is the best math teacher I have had. I was terrified of math and this instructor completely changed my way of thinking. He makes difficult concepts easy to understand. All questions in class are answered clearly. Any questions out of class are quickly answered by email. If you get a chance to take one of his courses you should do it.
Pretty cool guy, made the class feel very easy with how concepts were explained. If taking Diff Eq, this is the guy to take the class with.
Professor Abella is the greatest math professor I have ever had! Professor Abella taught with extreme clarity and helped me greatly during the course. If you struggle with math like myself, Professor Abella is for you!
I took this class virtually and it was great. He explained everything clearly "laymens" way he made sure everything understood the material before moving forward. The test were great and he taught exactly what was going to be on them. I would suggest everyone to take his class.
Dr. Abella is very nice and is really good at teaching math. I missed 2 weeks of class and he dropped the quiz I missed. Very easy material and easy quizzes and tests. He can be a little disorganized and I had no idea what my grade was until end of semester. All chalkboard lecture which isnt my fav. Would recommend if struggling with math.
Very passionate about what he does which makes it fun to be in his class. Teaches with lots of examples and explains clearly.
His before test review takes the exact format as his tests, you know what to expect. Doesn't use textbooks for teaching but does for homework.
Professor Abella is the best professor I have ever had at Washtenaw. I took Calculus with him, a class that I was terrified to take, but he taught it so well that now I have no problem moving forward with math. You can tell that he genuinely loves to teach and I have recommended him to everyone that is taking a math class.
Professor Abella is an amazing professor. He taught a difficult subject in a way that is easy to understand. I will forever be grateful for him and his class. Thank you professor Abella.
Dr. Abella is an amazing Calc teacher! Online zoom with him was amazing he gives really good and lots of problems to help you understand the concept! There is sadly no feedback on quiz or HW, but office hours gives feedback! (HW not towards grade but helps a lot with tests) The class is graded with quizzes & exams only. Quizzes10pts Exams100pts.
Dr. Abella taught me so well over zoom! I was so scared to take calculus but he taught it in a way that made it very easy to understand. Listen to his amazong
Dr. Abella taught me so well over zoom! I was so scared to take calculus but he taught it in a way that made it very easy to understand. Listen to his amazing reviews because they add up.
I hadn't been in a math class in a few years and I always have heard horror stories about calc 1, so naturally I was pretty nervous to take it. So I went on here and read reviews for Dr. Abella and they were nothing far from the truth. His teaching style is great and I 100% recommend him. He made sitting through 4 hour lectures via zoom tolerable!
Professor Abella is very knowledgeable, but talks about irrelevant topics a lot. But he wants you to succeed. He breaks the homework down into 2 total assignments for the whole semester. There were weekly quizzes.
this is my goat you guys need to take his class
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Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
55%
Textbook Required
38%
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