4.7

Mouwafak Abbas

Mathematics - College of Staten Island (CUNY - Staten Island)

4.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
97%
Would Retake
102
Reviews
4.7
Quality
2.3
Difficulty
4.7
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

97%

Would Retake

102

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What Students Say

Abbas teaches this course so well that even the worst math student will understand the work

SLS217 - 4.0 rating

Abbas is THE best professor I've ever had

MATH123 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

46%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A- (7)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(12)
Based on 36 reported grades
A: 10
A-: 7
B+: 5
A+: 5
Common Tags
Respected (15)
Hilarious (15)
Gives good feedback (9)
Caring (9)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Inspirational (6)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
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Reviews (102)
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3.0
MTH020
Jul 27, 2010

Very helpfull. Humerous but a bit sarcastic.

5.0
2.0
MTHMATH
Aug 4, 2010

Prof. Abbas is very helpful & answers any questions you have. He takes his time & makes sure you understand the problem.Makes the class interesting,is not confusing & I really enjoyed the class.

5.0
3.0
MTH101
Aug 8, 2010

Comes out very serious in the beginning, but then becomes very friendly and supportive.

4.0
3.0
MTH020
Aug 12, 2010

His class was a great experience. I looked forward to being there everyday. He makes math appear simple. He calls on students to participate to make sure everyone understands everything for test day and to keep the class alive. He really cared for our sucess.

5.0
4.0
MTH020
Aug 12, 2010

He is the best professor I have ever had! He always showed how applied mathematics fields are needed in whatever field we wanted to do in the future..I actually started liking math believe it or not. Just don't get distracted with his great looks and sweet personality..

5.0
2.0
MTH020
Aug 16, 2010

Easy going keeps the class interested. knows the topic very well. teaches the lesson well and gives student a great understanding of the topic. Loved the class!

4.0
3.0
MTH030
Oct 8, 2010

great experience!

5.0
2.0
MATH101
Dec 2, 2010

i had him for my immersion program and he was very helpful and he explained very well everything plus he is very student friendly

5.0
1.0
MATH030
Dec 12, 2010

He's great!! Comes off demanding at first but then he is more easy going. hes funny and keeps the class interested. He knows the topic very well and very confident about it. gives students a great understanding of the topic. Loved the class, Loved him!!

4.0
2.0
MTH229
Jan 23, 2011

I had him for calculus laboratory, and he was very nice. He gives sample exams and reviews that were very close to the tests which made it easy to do well in his class. He is friendly and funny and cute ;)

5.0
3.0
PASS015
Jan 25, 2011

I HAD HIM FOR MY PASS PROGRAM CLASS. HE WAS VERY SMOOTH AND GREAT AT EXPLAINING EVERYTHING. I PASSED THE COMPASS. THX TO HIM.

5.0
3.0
MTH030
Jan 26, 2011

He is wonderful,cool,friendly. And very talented at teaching . He does require constant class participation :( he does put u on the spot if u mess up on a quiz or miss a homework.If we did a mistake after he stressed about it before the test, he gets quite mean and insulting. Otherwise, he is really great. He gave us a pizza party which is nice.

5.0
3.0
MTH030
Feb 3, 2011

BEST PROF BY FAR! FUNNY AND EASY TO GET ALONG WITH, HE WILL MAKE SURE HIS STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE WORK AND GO OVER IT AND GIVES EXTRA CREDIT ASSIGNMENTS! TAKE HIM!

5.0
1.0
MATH030
Feb 10, 2011

The best math teacher i have ever had, very cool and understanding. i highly recommend him. EASY A. he is the reason why i passed the compass

5.0
2.0
MATH123
Apr 16, 2011

Really good. He makes things clear and easy and is really young and cool. He dresses really nice too lol

3.0
4.0
MATH123
Apr 29, 2011

he was an okay professor.. his accent kinda got in the way of understanding and he went too fast for many ppl to keep up.. i only reccomend him if you already know the subject material and are a very quick learner.. only three tests though and light homework.

5.0
2.0
MATH123
May 18, 2011

Great professor. Takes his time to make sure you will get the material. Goes over any questions you have. If you want to learn take him!! You won't regret!!!

5.0
1.0
MATH123
Jun 11, 2011

Awesome professor i definitely would recommend him. he makes math understandable and easy. plus the funniest part of having him is that he always start off the bad news. in a serious way but its funny in an angle. plus the jokes he makes is funny. but he's a serious professor that tries to make math as easy as possible

5.0
1.0
MTH123
Jul 12, 2011

Really nice professor.Easy A. The final is very easy.

5.0
1.0
MTH123
Aug 7, 2011

this professor can teach! he has to be the best math prof in csi. he makes difficult material very simple to understand. if u can get into this professors class, YOU'RE IN LUCK!

5.0
1.0
MATH1123
Aug 24, 2011

He was a good professor, I recommend for anyone having trouble with Math 123 to take this class, he provides private tutoring as well as goes over material in detail during class.

2.0
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MTH123
Nov 15, 2011

mean and sarcastic!!! he also likes to insult people when he thinks they are dumb!!!

3.0
1.0
MTH113
Dec 2, 2011

If you're not in any type of math, engineer, or any major that involves a lot of math than TAKE HIM!!! gives an easy A, but skips a lot of material. He's kind of lazy. Took him forever to open the homework online!!! Gives three tests than a final. All pretty easy.

5.0
2.0
MATH123
Jan 31, 2012

easy professor, just follow what he says, and you will do fine!

5.0
3.0
MTH113
Mar 18, 2012

best professor in CSI ! Simplifies things and tells u what to focus on for the test and what to expect . Nothing tricky. Super sexy and humerous. Keeps the class alive.

5.0
3.0
MTH229
Mar 22, 2012

Great ....really made me understand math. Very understanding and patient. I would def wish he taught my other subjects.

5.0
4.0
MTH123
Mar 30, 2012

A must take if u need a math course. The only class I wanted to attend willingly even tho it was math which I despise!

5.0
2.0
MTH030
Apr 1, 2012

If u study his notes, u can't do bad. His test questions are straight from his notes and review, no difference. If u take this dude, ur in luck. He always came with good news and bad news , neither of which was actually bad. Quite an entertaining class.

5.0
2.0
MATH123
Apr 24, 2012

NICE GUY, TEACHES VERY WELL, I RECOMMEND HIM TO EVERYONE

5.0
3.0
STAT113
Apr 25, 2012

Amazing teaching style, srraightforward fair exams, very interesting personality , and great sense of humor. Charming Looks. has so much knowledge, experience and wisdom. Def take him if u get in.

4.0
2.0
MATH123
May 1, 2012

JUST OK

5.0
3.0
MTH123
May 2, 2012

I would def recommend him. Stress free class. Everything is straight from his notes and examples from class.

5.0
4.0
MTH102
May 2, 2012

Very helpful guy. Everything is great. Test questions straight from class notes...just not that many questions, so too many points lost if a question is wrong. Yet, his tests are identical to review.

4.0
1.0
MTH030
May 2, 2012

He was by far the coolest Prof I had. He can be a show off at times , but he is really good at teaching, and very fair in his grading and tests. I would recommend him over any other math Prof I have had.

5.0
3.0
MTH113
May 7, 2012

Laid back and chill. Took him again for my elective course. Wish he taught other subjects as well.

5.0
2.0
MTH113
Jun 7, 2012

had him in 2011 . loved his class. Loved him ! He was an amazing character in every way. Teaches math very well and is very helpful and understanding. But he never answers his emails :-( and and its like the class's joke on him every time he walked in. All in all, u r very lucky if u take his course.

5.0
1.0
MTH113
Jun 10, 2012

Great Professor.

5.0
4.0
MTH102
Dec 6, 2012

take him if you hate math, or just are not very good at it. he makes it very easy to understand and you will pass the class. hes a very personable kinda guy who can be a little bit of a showoff but it makes for good entertainment and not just a boring math class

5.0
4.0
MTH102
Jan 23, 2013

Great guy. Down to Earth, respectful, and humorous.Very accommodating and understanding. Teaches excellent.

5.0
1.0
MTH123
Feb 17, 2013

The best professor at CSI. He dont have any online hw. Also his test based on your note. Study before exams. Then it would eaisy A in his class.

3.0
3.0
MATH123
Feb 22, 2013

very easy, take him if you want an easy A. Shows off alot!!! The class finds it funny tho lol

5.0
1.0
MATH123
May 22, 2013

TAKE HIM IF YOU CAN CHILLEST GUY EVER TOOK THIS COURSE 3 TIMES FINNALLY PASSED BECAUSE OF HIM

5.0
1.0
MATH100
Jul 24, 2013

Best professor I've had since entering CSI. take his class.

5.0
1.0
MTH020
Grade: Pass
Aug 21, 2013

Abbas is a great professor, he's laid back and he genuinely care for his students. he is a bit cocky, but I must say if I was that good looking I would be cocky too. he is my favorite professor.

5.0
3.0
MTH020
Aug 26, 2013

I passed the CDF !!! Thanks to him. A great caring Prof. I hope to have him again in the future.

5.0
1.0
STATISTICS
Aug 29, 2013

Best proff ever, your lucky if you have him, i suck at math and he helped me :) enjoy .

5.0
1.0
MTH123
Aug 29, 2013

he is the best professor ive taken so far.very nice, respectful guy. he makes it very interesting and you dont wanna miss a class.easy A if you study his review sheets .he gives so many chances to get a better grade n cares about students a lot ..love this professor..

4.0
3.0
MTH123
Grade: A
Nov 19, 2013

Very nice (muscular) guy who is helpful to the students.

5.0
1.0
MATH102
Nov 20, 2013

very cool guy hes mad chill seems like one of the boys hes really good at math and knows how to explain the material very well easy A take him for math!!!!!!

5.0
1.0
MTH020
Nov 25, 2013

Amazing professor, I learned more from him than any of my teachers in High School. He will try his best to pass you, but if you're lazy and don't do work don't count on it.

5.0
2.0
MTH102
Feb 4, 2014

He gave one homework the whole semester and it was for extra credit on an exam. He also doesnt make you buy the book because he doesnt use one, so there are alot of notes. If you miss a class be sure to have someone in the class you can ask for the missed notes. He has office hours but is also open to helping right after class if hes not busy.

5.0
3.0
217
Grade: A-
Feb 6, 2014

Really special professor am so glad I had him.

5.0
1.0
MTH123
Jun 5, 2014

he is a great professor. understands his stuff and communicates it well to students. easy A class.i recommend him anytime any day

5.0
3.0
SLS217
Aug 29, 2014

Amazing!!!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
MTH113
Sep 7, 2014

The only Prof I remember from my undergraduate days. Remarkable..

5.0
2.0
SLS217
Dec 1, 2014

Best professor I've had!

5.0
4.0
SLS217
Dec 14, 2014

Very effective teacher. Clear with instruction and helped me understand common core math being used in public schools. He's personable and gives extra credit if you need it. Good teacher with a sense of humor. Makes the class interesting.

5.0
1.0
MTH113
May 13, 2015

IF YOU WANT TO PASS MATH TAKE HIM! very straight to the point, does not use the textbook (saves you money) & does not do the labs (saves you time). the tests are straight from your notes, the problems he does in class are what is on the test. has a sense of humor & is helpful, makes math less complicated & stressful. if you can take his class do it

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113
May 16, 2015

Dumbs It down for dummies, clever editing of material. Quite fair, witty and eye candy for the females. Thanks, prof.

5.0
1.0
MTH113
Grade: A
Jun 22, 2015

Great professor ! makes stats so easy!!! Def take him

4.0
3.0
020
Jul 25, 2015

Prof. Abbas was a good teacher. Kind of fast paced, but if you keep up with him, you will understand for sure. I never got high scores in any math course prior to taking his course. Overall, easy class if you pay attention, attend everyday, and take notes. Would definitely take his course again.

4.0
2.0
STAT113
Grade: A
Dec 10, 2015

Great Professor! Very fair with grading. Makes the material easy to understand. Math isn't easy so you do have to study, but the exams aren't based on anything you HAVEN'T seen before. TAKE HIM!!

5.0
1.0
STAT113
Grade: B
Dec 18, 2015

The best math professor i ever had :) you will enjoy the class i hate math but he is there for you willing to help if you do your part . amazing person enough said take him.

5.0
4.0
MTH020
Grade: A-
Dec 22, 2015

Great clarity, best math teacher probably on campus

5.0
4.0
MTH113
May 14, 2016

help you and explain everything until you understand.

5.0
3.0
MATH102
Grade: B+
Jun 7, 2016
Would take again

two tests are worth 30% and final 40%. He's a great guy. He explains math in the easiest and most simplest way as possible. The test and finals may seem heavy. But aslong as you show effort that your trying. You will pass, he's very passionite and understands that were all not math whizzes. He prefers effort over talent. grear professor overall

5.0
3.0
MTH020
Aug 14, 2016
Would take again

He's a great professor and made me understand the material better.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
4.0
1.0
MTH102
Grade: A+
Aug 17, 2016
Would take again

Funny, outgoing and easy professor. He doesn't beat around the bush. You will know exactly what is on every single test. He does not assign homework, he does not require textbooks, however if you miss one class you're screwed because you need his notes. He makes sure you understand everything prior to moving on to the next subject.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
5.0
2.0
MATH100
Grade: A+
Aug 23, 2016
Would take again

He's very understanding and one of the best professors I've had. His main goal is to see everyone pass and pass happily. He's very thorough and will never just leave you to figure something out on your own. If you want to do well and learn and remember information definitely take his class! Not only all that but he makes everything fun to learn!

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
2.0
MATH102
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Talks a lot but overall great professor!!!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
SLS217
Grade: A
Jan 7, 2017
Would take again

Very sarcastic but funny prof. Take him and you will pass the course, just study for the exams. Many times he will give extra points on exams and even get rid of your lowest test score. Would def take again, plus he's a hottie.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
MATH123
Jan 31, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He's pretty easy. Take notes and just don't miss class.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
MTH123
Apr 4, 2017
Would take again

love him but sometimes he goes too fast. cares about tests but doesnt give about attendance and the web assign hw (but u still have to do it)

Respected
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
SLS217
Grade: A
May 15, 2017
Would take again

BEST PROFESSOR EVER!!! Took him for remedial math and then again for SLS 217! Makes class enjoyable and the material is easy to understand. I hated math until his class! Very funny and sarcastic. Wish he taught SLS 218 also!

Respected
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH1123
Grade: A+
Oct 31, 2017
Would take again

Excellent professor, makes the difficult seem easy, shows tricks and options that may work for you personally, a little quick paced but, in general probably the best proffessor i've ever had !

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
STAT113
Grade: A-
Nov 12, 2017
Would take again

Awesome professor. One of my favorite teachers on campus and would most definitely take him again:)

5.0
2.0
MTH030
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

Excellent professor

Respected
Caring
Would take again
5.0
3.0
MTH020
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Awesome professor. Makes jokes a lot but also makes sure that you understand everything in the class. I was so bad at math until I had him and Id take him over and over again.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
SLS217
Grade: A
Jan 26, 2018
Would take again

Abbas teaches this course so well that even the worst math student will understand the work. He is a fair grader. His test reviews are extremely helpful. You can ask as many questions as you need - he's very patient

Gives good feedback
Respected
Inspirational
5.0
3.0
MTH123
Grade: B
Feb 7, 2018
Would take again

Took him last semester. Literally the best math professor in CSI.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH123
Grade: B
Apr 2, 2018
Would take again

very caring about students grades and gives many chances for extra credit. he explains the material thoroughly and always answers questions, his tests are very fair

EXTRA CREDIT
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3.0
MATH123
Grade: B+
Aug 29, 2018
Would take again

Hes really nice, knowledgeable, works with you to make sure you get a good grade, and hes super fine.

Hilarious
Amazing lectures
Caring
5.0
1.0
MTH113
Grade: Not sure yet
Aug 31, 2018
Would take again

Very Easygoing. Great professor!

Inspirational
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
SLS217
Grade: A
Oct 11, 2018
Would take again

Very helpful and smart. Take him.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH123
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2019
Would take again

Prof. Abbas is THE best professor I've ever had. He was so caring of his students and I actually learned so much. Took him for my second semester of college and I've yet to come across a professor this great! Take him take him take him.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
MTH123
Jun 12, 2019
Would take again

one of my favorite professors!!! he curved the exams and would answer any questions you had during the exams and during class. I took him at night and he always let us out early

5.0
3.0
MTH113
Grade: A-
Jul 26, 2019
Would take again

The best professor ! If you have trouble with math, take him. He helps you out a lot and genuinely cares.

Clear grading criteria
Hilarious
Caring
4.0
2.0
SLS217
Grade: A-
Jan 23, 2020
Would take again

Hes the best! Awesome math professor funny, smart, and so handsome:)

Respected
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
1.0
MATH123
Grade: A
May 22, 2020
Would take again

on of the best Professor in CSI, cares for all his student. take him you wont regret it

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
2.0
MATH1123
Grade: A
May 23, 2020
Would take again

The Best Professor! He cares about his students, he goes above and beyond to help them understand the lesson and is available at anytime via email. Take him you wont regret it.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
SLS217
Grade: B-
Oct 27, 2020
Would take again

He is AWESOME but gives no feedbck:(( hate that

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
3.0
SLS217
Dec 17, 2020
Would take again

He was a great teacher especially online, since it is a little harder virtually. When he went over homeworks every week he broke it down what he wanted to see on the final but make sure you take good notes because he wants the math done exactly how he taught it. He is a little unclear with directions but other than that he was a great professor

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
4.0
5.0
MATH1123
Grade: C
Dec 12, 2023
Would take again

I thought his class was hard. But stats overall is hard for me. He is really understanding and he'll look out for you with good communication. The only thing I didn't like is that he gave no homework so it just caused for more studying and it was hard too get the extra practice I needed. Otherwise he's a really good teacher.

Tough grader
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
113
Dec 22, 2023
Would take again

Amazing professor, makes statistics easy for you to understand and makes it clear as to what's gonna be on the test. No homework and definitely recommend.

Clear grading criteria
Respected
5.0
3.0
217
Grade: A-
Jan 19, 2024
Would take again

Very funny and knowledgeable professor. He joked a lot but made sure we actually grasped the material. I endured something stressful during the semester and he ensured I felt safe/present during class. Really a good guy.

Hilarious
Respected
Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MTH123
Grade: Incomplete
Mar 26, 2024
Would take again

I'm currently in the middle of my semester with this Prof. One of the best Profs.I've ever had. His classes have no homework and all his tests are based on questions you've done in class. He drops the lowest test score and is overall very reasonable and clear in his explanations and if you don't understand something he'll explain it again. 11/10

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH123
Grade: A-
Jul 8, 2024
Would take again

I've never written one of these before but this professor deserves all the 5 starts he gets honestly. I absolutely SUCK at math but he did make it easy. He always takes questions in class and gives us dates for tutoring and math workshops. Something happened in the beginning of the semester for me and he was so caring and showed so much support.

Amazing lectures
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
1.0
math125
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2024
Would take again

Honestly this was probably one of my best Professors.He was very understanding easy class always willing to help if I could take this class again I definitely will.He doesn't assign any homework highly recommend to take his class.

Participation matters
Inspirational
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH123
Grade: B+
Feb 5, 2025
Would take again

Professor Abbas is amazing! He really cares about student success and makes the class surprisingly engaging. I used Unstuck ai and the textbook to prep - helped a ton!

5.0
1.0
MATH030
Grade: A+
Mar 29, 2025
Would take again

Very simple Professor. The way he teaches the material doesn't make it complicated imma try to get him again for spring 2026 so I can complete my last math class with a bang

Amazing lectures
Caring
Respected
5.0
3.0
math125
Grade: B+
May 24, 2025
Would take again

One of the best math professors on campus, would defiantly take his one of class again. 10/10

Amazing lectures
Gives good feedback
Respected
5.0
2.0
113
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2025
Would take again

Old review. I took him in fall 2023, he was the best, to this day whenever my friends need to take a math class i'm like dude i had this amazing professor, check if he's teaching. I hate math but he made it so easy to understand.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

83%

Textbook Required

46%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 32 grades
Most common grades:
A (10)
A- (7)
B+ (5)
Grade Distribution
A(15)B(4)C(1)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(12)
Based on 36 reported grades
A: 10
A-: 7
B+: 5
A+: 5
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Gives good feedback (9)
Caring (9)
Clear grading criteria (7)
Skip class? You won't pass. (7)
Inspirational (6)
EXTRA CREDIT (4)
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5.0

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MTHMATH

5.0

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MTH101

5.0

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5.0

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5.0

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