4.4

Patrick Ng

Mathematics - Vancouver Island University

4.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
86%
Would Retake
88
Reviews
4.4
Quality
3.3
Difficulty
4.5
Helpful
4.4
Clarity

86%

Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

69

4

9

3

4

2

0

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6

What Students Say

Patrick is by far one of the best math teachers i have ever had

MATH131 - 5.0 rating

Patrick is just awesome

MATH131 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

25%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A+ (4)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(4)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 9
A+: 4
B: 3
Not sure yet: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (13)
Caring (11)
Gives good feedback (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Respected (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.14 avg change
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Ratings by Course

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MATH112

5.0

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Reviews (88)
5.0
4.0
MATH121
Feb 5, 2002

Friendly, informative, and his class is always fun.

5.0
2.0
MATH
Feb 5, 2002

A Fun teacher that makes the students want to learn. Thanks for the memories(TH)

5.0
1.0
MATH
Feb 6, 2002

No Comments

5.0
2.0
MATH
Feb 8, 2002

His classes are tough, but you'll really know your stuff after them.

5.0
4.0
MATH122
Feb 12, 2002

No Comments

5.0
3.0
MATH123
Feb 13, 2002

Great teacher-Enthusiastic and fun, but teaches seriously too!

5.0
1.0
MATH151A
Feb 17, 2002

Very good Prof

5.0
3.0
MATH151
Oct 2, 2002

Absolutely the best math teacher!!!...mean it!

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Oct 5, 2002

funny but really teaches the concepts thouroughly

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Oct 31, 2002

BEST MATH TEACHER EVER!!!

5.0
2.0
MATH121
Nov 2, 2002

A super teacher, he makes sure you learn your stuff

5.0
4.0
MATH123
Nov 19, 2002

Smart guy, knows his stuff, great teacher!

5.0
5.0
MATH
Nov 28, 2002

hilarious and hard. makes you enjoy and understand math

5.0
4.0
MATH122
Dec 1, 2002

Greatest math teacher ever, when you take his class you learn a lot

5.0
3.0
MATH
Dec 3, 2002

Great teacher, his classes were tough, but fun, u learn a lot

5.0
5.0
MATH121
Dec 10, 2002

makes class fun, easy to learn from, watch out for tests!!!

5.0
3.0
MATH122
Jan 18, 2003

Didn't understand what a limit was untill he cleared things up, great guy!

4.0
3.0
MATH151
Feb 21, 2003

Awesome Instructor! learned alot, very humorous makes learning fun!

5.0
3.0
MATH123
Feb 22, 2003

funny, smart, awesome teacher, and looks good in bicycle shorts.

5.0
4.0
MATH122
Mar 29, 2003

GREAT PROF! He made calculus a blast...didn't think I would ever say that. Fun, energetic, and yet very professional.

5.0
3.0
121122
Apr 1, 2003

Good insturctor. Only Dave Bigelow can top him.

5.0
4.0
MATH122
Apr 13, 2003

If you can get patrick for calculus DO!! He is a really great guy and makes his examples practical and easy to understand.

3.0
5.0
MATH122
Apr 30, 2003

Easy quizzes, impossible midterms. Funny guy, until exam time. Needs to teach at the same level he tests at. Terrible class, great guy.

5.0
4.0
MATH123
May 9, 2003

Great guy, hard tests (especially after the 'nucks lose). Go Canucks Go!

5.0
1.0
MATH
Oct 8, 2003

Amazzzzzzzzzing teacher!

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Nov 30, 2003

Awesome funny guy. After two years here, by far favourite prof. Difficult tests, but explains things very well. if your stuck with doing math, there's no one better. highly recommended.

5.0
2.0
MATH111
Dec 2, 2003

fun classes, awesome teacher!

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Jan 3, 2004

Patrick is great he makes his class fun and helps you relax and is funny. He tells you what you need to know and always helps.

5.0
5.0
MATH122
Feb 12, 2004

The best math teacher I have ever had, But! His midterms are way too hard and dont compare to the level of assigned homework.

1.0
1.0
MATH122
Apr 2, 2004

His class should have been easy but he doesn't seem to teach it! He thinks that we'll just know the info before we even take the class!

5.0
2.0
MATH112
Apr 18, 2004

Can't go wrong with Patrick !!!

1.0
5.0
MATH111
May 13, 2004

Very Difficult teacher, his exams are far too difficult. Gives 90% of students a grade below what is required for prerequisites. Need a C? He will give you a C- pretty much guaranteed.

5.0
3.0
MATH121
May 14, 2004

patrick was one of my favourite teachers, he is very funny and helpful. If you work hard and get help you'll do fine, if you don't well it's your problem

1.0
2.0
MATH122
Jun 9, 2004

I don't like him although many people like him.

3.0
4.0
MATH111
Aug 25, 2004

Nice man. Excellent at explaining material once. Seems confused as to why anyone would not understand math. Referes to work as easy, expects students to succeed and seems uncomfortable with those having trouble. Quick to send students to math tutors.

5.0
3.0
MATH122
Sep 12, 2004

my favorite math teacher at mal. explains concepts very well. keeps the class awake with his humor. tests can be a little more difficult than other profs but they aren't overly challenging if you've done the work. i highly recommend patrick.

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Sep 18, 2004

Patrick is a great teacher, he explains everything and is very funny and helpful. If ur a slacker u deserve a bad mark. His tests aren't easy but hes still a great teacher. You're lucky to get into his class.

5.0
3.0
MATH
Nov 2, 2004

Definitely one of my favorite!!!!!!

4.0
4.0
MATH241
Nov 14, 2004

Great for first year, but is completely different at a higher level, a lot harder and not as good

5.0
4.0
MATH241
Dec 2, 2004

good teacher, hard course. As per usual, patrick explains topics well but makes up for it with hard tests.

5.0
4.0
MATH111
Jan 4, 2005

3 years after taking Patrick's class he is still one of my top three profs. Sure the class is difficult, but that is only because the material is difficult. He's funny, and very clear about the material. He makes me want to take more math!

1.0
5.0
MATH122
Jan 12, 2005

This man scares me. If you dont want him to make you feel stupid, I suggest not asking questions. Not helpful and seems to think that all students should understand calculus with ease.The kind of guy who likes to joke about his tests being "easy". Forget a C- take this guys class if you want to fail

4.0
3.0
MATH122241
Apr 9, 2005

good teacher. reasonably clear in class and knows what he is talking about. quizes help for test preperation and prove that your keeping up with the material. midterms can kick you in the ass if you dont keep up though so make sure you study.

5.0
3.0
MATH121
Oct 19, 2005

Patrick is a great teacher! His teaching methods are wonderful and reminds me of a former favorite. I do have to note that his humour is unusual, but if you enjoy hearing about chickens going through the f(x) function, and people eating meals with raw meat that was added in after the cooking process, you will have as much fun as I am!

5.0
2.0
MATH241
Dec 6, 2005

I really really enjoyed his class. nice guy always ready to help

4.0
4.0
MATH121
Dec 8, 2005

good teacher but quite hard. Many of my fiends took the same course with much easier profs.

4.0
4.0
MATH123
May 17, 2006

Math geeks will love this guy-he plays favourites.Beware those that have taken his class before cuz he will point out to the entire class that they've failed his class before.Despite breaches of personal privacy and bias, he knows his stuff.Loves his reputation for being hard.If only he would lose his god-complex & super ego, he'd be a favourite.

5.0
4.0
MATH121
Jan 9, 2008

One of my favorite professors. Homeworks are generally very hard so you learn how to do everything. Tests are easier. Very helpful when you need to ask questions, but be prepared to have questions asked back at you. He won't give you the answer instead he makes you think and guides you to how to get the answer. one of the Best.

3.0
4.0
MATH141
May 2, 2008

Talks and writes on the board really fast. Fast paced lectures overall and lacks some titles with notes. Funny guy and does answers questions with questions to make you think about the problem yourself, which is annoying but it does work and is helpful. Test are fair. Final exam was spot on what the test were about. Limited office hrs. Okay proff.

5.0
5.0
MATH123
Jun 8, 2008

Knows the material very well, and expects his students to learn and know it well too. Teaches in a very linear manner, marks hard, but fair, and is always willing to give suggestions and help with questions, though in a way that isn't giving away the answer.

5.0
4.0
MATH131
Dec 10, 2009

patrick is a great teacher, he wants his students to do well. he takes the time to sit down and explain something to you until you understand it. if you put in the effort and do your homework, you will see good results. tests were fair and he awards partial marks even if you get the question wrong. a great teacher!

4.0
4.0
MATH131
Jan 10, 2010

such a funny and interesting guy. he made me love math again

5.0
2.0
MATH241
Nov 16, 2010

Patrick is a prof that takes time out of his day to walk around the common area of the math bldng to check up on how his students are doing. Its obvious that he really cares about ensuring that his stdnts learn the concepts and that he enjoys his job. Stimulating, challenging, fun teaching style maximizes learning. Will leave class smiling!

5.0
3.0
MATH131
Nov 25, 2010

Awesome teacher with a great personality. Somehow makes math fun, even for us non math students. Straight forward quizzes and tests, if you do the work you will know exactly what to expect. I definatley recommend taking his class if you get the chance.

5.0
2.0
MATH131
Apr 26, 2012

Patrick is the best math teacher I've encountered. Not only does he truly care about his students, but he is extremely competent in his field, and relates to his students well. He is very clear in lessons as to what will be on exams, and has a good system that allows for poor Midterms/quizzes to be removed. Hilarious too. I highly recommend him!

5.0
4.0
MATH131
Jan 2, 2013

Patrick was a good teacher, i felt bad because i wasn't able to do a lot of things even after he explained them clearly... felt like i was letting him down when i did bad on tests. oh well.. math is not my thing, nice guy though

5.0
1.0
MATH131132
Grade: A+
May 8, 2014

Patrick is the best math teacher i had ever met. He explains the notes really clear and well organized. He really cares about the students and very patient. The quizzes and tests are pretty straight forward if u study the notes and do the exercises. Highly recommended to take class with him!!!

5.0
2.0
MATH131
Jan 6, 2015

I absolutely hate math but the course is required for the education program so I had to take it, and I'm very glad I did. It was easily the most fun class I have ever had, and Patrick is a complete riot and nearly everything he says is hilarious. He also explains things very carefully, and even if you're not good at math, you'll get a decent mark.

4.0
3.0
F15N01
Grade: B
Nov 12, 2015

First of all. He's hilarious! Ive never enjoyed math before, but his sense of humour made this class bearable. He gave weekly quizes for us that were fairly easy. He speaks clearly (for having a Chinese accent), but can get excited and speed up. Dont be afraid to ask questions he will slow down and answer them. Super fun. Cares about students

4.0
4.0
MATH123
Grade: A-
Jul 12, 2016
Would take again

HIs math 123 is 100% based on lectures, DO NOT SKIP THE LECTURES, YOU WILL NOT PASS. He is very funny and very entertaining and very chill, loves to joke around with students during class. He's good at explaining things and loves his job and material. Very hard to take notes, sometimes sporadic. Plenty of homework, tests are very hard.

5.0
1.0
MATH131
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2016
Would take again

Patrick is amazing! He's very thorough with the formulas! He is very understanding when people are confused or stuck on certain chapters or questions and will take the extra time to help you out.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH123
Grade: A
Feb 21, 2017
Would take again

Patrick is one of the most caring instructors I have ever had. He looked out for me from day one, and makes the same effort with the majority of his students. He is hilarious, and makes class really enjoyable, regardless if you enjoy math or not. His tests are difficult, so make sure you do his assigned homework and show up to class!

Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH241
Grade: A
Feb 21, 2017
Would take again

Patrick has been my #1 favourite prof since the first week of my first class with him. He is incredibly caring, and genuinely wants to see his students succeed. He can be found roaming the math building, checking up on all of his students, always available to help in any way possible. He also has a very effective teaching style.

Respected
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH123
Grade: A+
Apr 9, 2017
Would take again

All time favourite prof and one of the nicest people you will ever meet. He makes a real effort to help his students succeed and without trying is hilarious. His lectures make math interesting and engaging. Great teacher A+++++++

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH121
Grade: B+
Oct 12, 2017
Would take again

Came into calculus very nervous after not having a solid math background but Patrick did a great job making it accessible. He strongly reinforces understanding the material and does a great job of explaining the content. He's engaging and makes funny jokes the entire time and I always feel like he genuinely cares about each student. Tests are fair.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH151
Dec 12, 2017
Would take again

Patrick is an EXCELLENT professor. He's hilarious, explains the material very well, is always willing to help outside of class, and is extremely nice. You will not be disappointed with his class! I would recommend him without hesitation to anyone.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Would take again
5.0
4.0
MATH241
Grade: Not sure yet
Dec 20, 2017
Would take again

Patrick has done the impossible by making math lectures hilarious and engaging. He respects the students that show up and make an effort. Always very friendly and welcoming to questions at office hours. Homework and pop quizzes are a part of the criteria so attendance is a must, and warning he is a tough grader to say the least.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH131
Grade: A-
Jan 15, 2018
Would take again

Patrick is by far one of the best math teachers i have ever had. He's hilarious which makes the class easy to sit through. His tests are a bit difficult but the questions are fair. Lots of quizzes and exams though, so if you don't do the homework, you might not pass. Would definitely recommend him to anyone.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
5.0
2.0
MATH131132
Grade: A
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

BEST PROF EVER ��

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
2.0
MATH131132
Apr 10, 2018
Would take again

This prof was amazing I would definatly have him again!!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH121
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2018
Would take again

Great teacher and hilarious. If you are great in math you will fly through but if you dont do well you will have to work for it and might have to get a tutor. Entertaining guy, I even considered talking another course even though I dont do well in math!

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH111
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 20, 2018
Would take again

Patrick is caring an a hilarious prof. He makes sure everyone understands the concept before moving on and is sure we know everything for our tests and quizzes.

Respected
Inspirational
Hilarious
5.0
4.0
MATH131
Grade: A
Dec 12, 2018
Would take again

I really enjoyed Patrick's class. there are weekly quizzes, three midterms and a final, but it's not as bad as it sounds. If you come to class and do the homework you will do great! Don't be afraid to ask questions. Patrick is easily the best math prof out there, if you have the chance, go with him!

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Hilarious
TEST HEAVY
5.0
4.0
MATH131
Grade: A+
Jan 10, 2019
Would take again

Patrick is just awesome!! Hes a fun and entertaining teacher. Thoroughly explains topics in class and does extra examples when needed. Hes always available to help during his office hours. Also stops by the math learning center frequently and answered many of my questions.

Skip class? You won't pass.
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
5.0
3.0
MATH131
Grade: A
Jan 17, 2019
Would take again

Cannot express what a FABULOUS prof Patrick is, you wont regret taking a class with him! Never felt so comfortable talking to an instructor & everyone else in my class felt the same way:)))

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH123
Feb 9, 2019
Would take again

Patrick is the best!!!!! He is so funny and has engaging lectures. He will be greatly missed!

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Hilarious
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH121
Grade: C
Sep 6, 2019
Would take again

Patrick is both informative and engaging, so he always has your attention. When new material is introduced he makes it memorable with terminology/mnemonics, many examples which show not just how to do it but why + what it means, and funny stories. Despite my C grade, I still think hes a great teacher- proven by retaking 121 w/ a diff professor.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Amazing lectures
5.0
4.0
MATH131
Grade: A
Jan 3, 2020
Would take again

Explains math very well. would recomend taking his classes if you can.

Lots of homework
Accessible outside class
Amazing lectures
5.0
3.0
MATH111
Jan 5, 2020
Would take again

Patrick is by far one of the best profs. He wants his students to succeed and always is there to help if needed. Made math not so horrible for someone who has never liked or done well with math!

Respected
Accessible outside class
Caring
5.0
3.0
MATH121
Grade: B
Oct 19, 2020
Would take again

I took first year calculus with Patrick 17 years ago. After close to a decade in post secondary since then, few profs stand out as much as Patrick Ng to me. I'm not good with names. I met my wife there, and to this day we both still make jokes about solving problems with graphing calculators. He just cared, and made hard things funny.

Respected
Caring
5.0
4.0
MATH131
Grade: B-
Oct 29, 2020
Would take again

I never enjoyed math classes before Professor Ng. He honestly made it fun though. And of all the classes I took that year, I felt like he did the best with the online components, marking the fastest and giving clear expectations as to what he wanted from us. There's a quiz every Thursday, just 4ish questions, then 3 midterms which are like 20qs.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
MATH131132
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2021
Would take again

Patrick is the best professor I've ever had! I've only got to experience his classes for my 2 online semesters (2020 - 2021), and he's been better than instructors I've had in-person! Very thorough, always open to questions, has very clear and helpful explainations, as well as being hilarious and making the classes fun! Take his class if you can!��

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Inspirational
1.0
5.0
MATH123
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Aug 4, 2021
Wouldn't take again

I don't know about all these positive reviews I'm seeing all over the place but the class I took with Patrick was the worst experience I've had in education so far. You will never get a clear answer on what is on a test and what isn't. You will not get a practice test. You will get called out if you answer a question wrong in class. Be warned

3.0
4.0
MATH131
Dec 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Patrick is a great guy, super funny, although seems to not know how to teach in a different way for students to get a better understanding. I felt that it was clear who his favourites were which makes you feel a bit dismayed.

4.0
4.0
MATH241
Jan 17, 2022
Wouldn't take again

Very caring, and genuinely wants his students to succeed. I don't think his exams were representative of what we focused on in class though. Made this class a lot tougher than it needed to be.

Tough grader
5.0
3.0
MATH131
Grade: A
Mar 25, 2022
Would take again

Patrick is fantastic. He goes above and beyond to help his students. He tells you exactly what is going to be on the tests and quizzes and was always available for extra help. He is fun and caring. One of the best profs I have ever had.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Accessible outside class
1.0
4.0
MATH443
Grade: B
Feb 20, 2025

Terrible at communicating course and test expectations. Typical "review the homework" advice but doesn't mention that half the test questions will be higher on bloom's taxonomy scale than the questions you've seen before.

Graded by few things
5.0
2.0
MATH121
Grade: A
Nov 5, 2025
Would take again

Thank you make math more easier to me! So appreciate🫶💐💐💐🫶

Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

69%

Textbook Required

25%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

95% confidence
Based on 21 grades
Most common grades:
A (9)
A+ (4)
B (3)
Grade Distribution
A(13)B(4)C(1)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 25 reported grades
A: 9
A+: 4
B: 3
Not sure yet: 3
Common Tags
Hilarious (13)
Caring (11)
Gives good feedback (10)
Skip class? You won't pass. (5)
Respected (4)
Accessible outside class (4)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (3)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Rating Trend

Stable

+0.14 avg change
Aug
Dec
Jan
Mar
Feb
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

121122

5.0

(1)

MATH

5.0

(7)

MATH151A

5.0

(1)

MATH112

5.0

(1)

MATH131132

5.0

(4)
+11 more courses
Difficulty by Course

MATH141

4.0

MATH443

4.0

MATH123

3.9

MATH122

3.6

MATH111

3.5

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