4.2

Paul Yansak

Mathematics - Grand Rapids Community College

4.2
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4.2
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Would Retake

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What Students Say

nice guy, take his class

MTH122 - 5.0 rating

knows his stuff, not fun but that's math

MTH122 - 3.0 rating
Class Info

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Reviews (120)
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MTH122
Mar 22, 2001

math sucks ...nice guy, take his class

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MTH122
Mar 23, 2001

knows his stuff, not fun but that's math

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110
Mar 27, 2001

good guy, willing to help, tests are easy

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MTH110
Apr 16, 2001

Great teacher, funny funny man. take his class

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MTH110
Jul 31, 2001

The only math class I've ever liked

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MTH110
Aug 5, 2001

This prof made algebra a breeze...although its the last math of my life! ooyeah!

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MTH110
Aug 23, 2001

I failed this class before and got an "A" in his class!

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MTH110
Oct 23, 2001

hilarious in class...if you get on his good side he'll throw his keys at you.

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MTH123
Nov 19, 2001

This guy musta changed his attitude, he was really rude when I had him in W98

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MTH110
Grade: B+
Dec 18, 2001

awesome guy, funny and fun. good teacher and good notes for test

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MTH110
Feb 3, 2002

No Comments

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MTH123
Feb 13, 2002

No Comments

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MTH123
Apr 3, 2002

Good Prof. Willing to work with you outside of class. Exams are easy

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MTH122
Apr 6, 2002

Good teacher, funny and personal. quizzes and tests are easy if you study.

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MTH122
Sep 21, 2002

Actually getting an A in this class! Very helpful, funny and dedicated!

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MTH122
Sep 25, 2002

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110
Oct 17, 2002

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MTH122
Nov 24, 2002

Love his sarcasm and when he tell himself to shut up. good teacher, very helpful

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MTH122
Dec 4, 2002

moves very quickly thru material.sarcastic, not a good teacher, swears in class

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MTH122
Dec 5, 2002

very sarcastic, it was super easy for me, A's on every test!

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MTH110
Dec 9, 2002

Good teacher, likes to have fun... I'm taking more classes that he teaches!!

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MTH123
Dec 16, 2002

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MTH122
Dec 16, 2002

great prof, very easy if you study and will help you if you don't understand.

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110
Dec 22, 2002

This is the best math teacher, he is fun, and easy

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MTH123
Jan 22, 2003

very good teacher, kind and willing to help his students, good sense of humor

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MTH122
Feb 5, 2003

No Comments

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MTH110
Feb 26, 2003

He's always willing to help, he's hilarious, and his class is semi-easy. I think he's attractive for an older guy. ;)

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MTH122
Mar 12, 2003

This guy is the biggest math nazi, DONT TAKE HIS CLASS!! project was ridiculous!! Tests are not what is studied in book or class@!!!!!!

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MTH122
Mar 14, 2003

Great guy, had him for 2 semesters now. Helpful, understanding with a dry sense of humor. If projects become difficult for you, ask him for help, he will assist you.

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MTH110
Mar 25, 2003

Very easy class...tests are easy...take home quizzes...PAY ATTENTION...always ask questions...lets class decide when quizzes...easy A

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MTH122
Mar 28, 2003

very funny prof... always keeps it interesting and makes u laugh... take home quizes, doesn't check homework... over all a pretty easy class

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MTH122
Apr 6, 2003

Great guy, makes math clear, take home quizzes, take him, likes to pick on people

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MTH110
Apr 9, 2003

Awesome guy! :)

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MTH110
Apr 16, 2003

Hands down, the nicest guy ever. I hate math, but his class was enjoyable. He's so kind when you go to see him in his office, and he's just wonderful. I would DEFINITELY recommend taking his class.

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MTH123
Apr 17, 2003

He's a great prof! I would highly recommand him. He is always willing to help you. All take home quizes, and tests are easy as long as you study the review. More than willing to help you if you have questions!!

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MTH123
Apr 22, 2003

at first he came off as a rude jerk, but you warm up to him after a couple classes. hes hilarious and will work on a problem until you understand. he wants you to do the very best you can.

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MTH110
Sep 25, 2003

Love him, love him, love him! Best professor ever, even if you hate math like I do. Note: DO go to class; you learn a lot. I would not recommend skipping even one class.

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MTH123
Oct 22, 2003

He's very helpful and is willing to go over things again and again until you get it. As long as you keep up with the lessons it's not too bad. Definitely Recommend him.

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MTH110
Oct 23, 2003

Great professor! He will totally go over the same problem as long as necessary until EVERYONE gets it. I hate math and I got an A- all thanks to him. Highly recommended!

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MTH110
Oct 30, 2003

Comes off like a jerk, but is really fun! He is a great teacher and is very easing going. He likes to pick on certain students, in a fun way. He won't move on 'til he gets an ok from the class.

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MTH122
Dec 4, 2003

What a fun class! We didn't get through all the material, but I learned a lot. This prof comes off as sorta cocky at first, but do your work and ask questions, and you will do great.

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MTH122
Dec 5, 2003

This guy doesn't know what he is talking about. He doesn't know half the answers to the questions that are asked inside of class, and he thinks he is funny, but he's not.

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MTH122
Dec 7, 2003

hes ok

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MATH123
Dec 8, 2003

He's an awesome teacher, and a great person. I HATE math with a passion but he was always willing to help and answer my questions. Ask questions, go to class, he wants to see people who try, succeed.

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MTH123
Dec 8, 2003

Awesome prof, really willing to help you understand material. Go to class, go to office hours, get to know him. Very sarcastic, so be ready. Wants everyone to do well and won't go on until you understand. Take his class!

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MTH122
Dec 8, 2003

He is so funny. Made me laugh so hard that he almost left me in tears. Really takes the time to help you if you ask. Not worried with keeping up with the rest of the MTH department. He just wants to make sure everyone understands material.

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MATH123
Mar 9, 2004

The only prof. I've ever had who made the course seem like I got my money's worth out of it.

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MTH123
Mar 16, 2004

Great Guy, really funny, makes sure that you understand the info, goes at his own pace!! Great teacher!

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MTH123
Mar 30, 2004

Great Prof. He's funny and will take the time necessary to explain things in detail so you'll understand. Definitely recommend this guy!

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MTH110
Apr 14, 2004

He is an awesome professor! Does not move on until the whole class understands the material. He seems like a jerk but he is only kidding! Take him!

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MTH123
Apr 15, 2004

Best prof I've ever had. I actually understood the material. Super funny guy too, even though he may come across differenly. Definitely take this guy.

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MTH123
Apr 19, 2004

Sarcastic sense of humor, is personal which makes it easy to talk to him, and although lectures are sometimes hazy, he outlines every section with notes and examples. Don't drop the course if you are bored in the beginning, its worth it to stay.

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MTH110
Apr 21, 2004

What a darling. I will definitely try to have him again.

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MTH123
Aug 31, 2004

Very short, rushes through things, and doesn't take time to help us understand.

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TRIG123
Sep 13, 2004

He's kind of an ****, but in a good way. He's just really sarcastic. But he's really cool and funny. Just don't take anything he says to you personally. If you're easily offended or thin-skinned, you might not be a big fan.

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MTH123
Oct 22, 2004

Yanksak is the funniest teacher I've had. He makes comments while he is at the board, calls people jerks, etc. (all in joking) The material is relatively simple, if you don't understand, let him know...he will not go on until you get it. He does however like it when people answer his questions.

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MTH122
Oct 27, 2004

Very Sarcastic, doesn't explain things well at all and goes on before trying to explain.Very boring and just cocky.

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MTH123
Nov 9, 2004

Filled in for my trig prof while was on medical leave. I absolutely loved him! I am sad to see him go...

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MTH123
Dec 13, 2004

Real funny guy, knows trig real well doesn't really teach it to you unless you ask. Very willing to help other.

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MTH123
Jan 11, 2005

He is a real funny guy. Likes to swear alot when he messes up on the board. Always willing to help after class. He teaches well but it is always late and disorganized. This works out well though because quizes turn in to take home quizes alot!

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MTH123
Jan 11, 2005

Hilarious. I laughed so many freaking times. Swear he's ADD or just really unorganized. He knows trig and can teach it, as long as you ask him to clarify. Never did the hw and got an A-. Taking the class if you already know what's going on is better than going in blind.

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MTH123
Jan 14, 2005

Easiest going prof. Willing to help outside of class, even while not at school. Approachable and makes time for his students. Class is always interesting and fun.

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MATH123
Apr 18, 2005

The professor is awesome!! I loved to watch him teach because he always confused himself and then he would swear. I laughed at all through my class. He does know what he is doing though and is a very caring guy. He will go out of his way to help you too.

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MTH123
May 4, 2005

He cares about our grades and offers extra credit to help.

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MTH110
May 9, 2005

He is one of the best professors at Grand Valley. I am really bad at math and he helped me so much. If you just talk to him he is very willing to help. Great guy.

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MTH123
Aug 15, 2005

Best professor I have ever had at Grand Valley. Being his student is an awesome and hilarious experience. He is always willing to help out and explain topics more thoroughly. He cares about students and relates to them in a ways I have not seen with any other professor.

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MTH123
Aug 20, 2005

awesome prof! very fair grader, drops lowest few quiz scores. ask for help if you need it!

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MTH123
Grade: A
Aug 22, 2005

Best professor ever! Take him if you can... Seriously! Takes the better exam grade from two exams and counts it twice... WANTS you to pass! TAKE HIM!!!!!!

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MTH123
Oct 27, 2005

He is a pretty good prof. He can be a little cocky but with all good intentions...it's kinda funny.

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MA122
Dec 6, 2005

He's helpful, let me retake a test, but hes kinda wierd, called me cute and other things I would prefer him not saying to me.

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MTH110
Dec 8, 2005

He's Great. This guy will help you if you ask for it. Compared to my other friends teachers he gives out the best notes. With him you are garanteed to get exactly what you were told on a test.

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MTH123
Dec 10, 2005

He is an excellant teacher that is very helpful. I understand the material so much better than I did when I took the class in High School. He will help you with anything if you just ask. Also if u get to know him it makes the class a lot better!

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MTH123
Dec 24, 2005

This guy is a hard grader but will make you learn. Not an easy class but he is willing to help. He swears alot and****girls blatantly in class, possibly a ****. would recommend good looking girls travel in packs to his office just to be safe. probably wouldnt recommend this guy

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MTH123
Mar 27, 2006

Very hard grader. Definitely willing to help you out if you go ask. Keep up on homework and do reviews for tests.

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MTH123
Apr 25, 2006

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MTH122
Apr 29, 2006

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MH110
May 18, 2006

He is hilarious! Very helpful and makes things easy to understand. It's really not a hard class and he helps you to pass in pretty much every way possible. I'm a girl and so was most of the class and no one seemed uncomfortable around him. Also funny- he kinda looks and acts like Red from That 70s Show.

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MTH110
Nov 15, 2006

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MTH123
Dec 9, 2006

If you keep up with the homework and ask questions during class, you should do fine. He's really concerned if you understand the material and is readily available to help if you need him. Held an extra final review session on Saturday for students who needed more review time. Very helpful.

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MTH110
Dec 11, 2006

Paul is a really nice guy. He is very helpful and always willing to help. He will go the extra mile to make sure his students are successful in his class. If you ask questions and do the homework you should do fine. If you dont understand something he will make a point to be sure you get it.

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MTH123
Dec 14, 2006

He is great. Very laid back and willing to help. Attendance is not mandatory but comming to class and taking quizes improves your grade.

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MTH123
Dec 19, 2006

I really enjoyed his class. He had a fun sense of humor and took the time to make sure everyone understood what we were learning. I definitely reccommend taking him!

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MTH123
Dec 20, 2006

Great professor would suggest to anyone planning on going on at grand valley. Makes sure everyone understands and is willing to help all who don't. If you are still deciding he is the best choice. Altogether he is a great prof.

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MATH123
Dec 28, 2006

HE IS AWESOME!!! YANSAKS RULE :)

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MTH110
Jan 8, 2007

Best prof I've ever had. Super helpful. He just wants everyone to do well.

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MTH123
Jan 11, 2007

HILARIOUS TEACHER! Paul can be boring at times but if you listen he has a great sense of humor and every once in a while he will say something cooky to see how well you are paying attention! he loves to interact with students so if your lookin to just sit back and not talk, dont take him! he's a great teacher really interested in getting to know hi

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MTH110
Jan 16, 2007

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MTH123
Jan 20, 2007

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MTH101
Apr 16, 2007

This class was definately a repeat of high school math. Yansak likes to talk to his students and get to know them outside of class. He's very nice and helpful. Really wants you to do as well as you possibly can in his class and in other classes. Gave reasonable homework assignments and tests and quizzes were not difficult.

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MTH123
Apr 23, 2007

He's ok I guess. In class he doesnt explain things clearly but if you go visit him during his office hours, he explains things ok. He has super long test and hardly lets you use you calculator. It took me 6 hours to finish the final exam. Only good thing I could say is that he always brought us donuts on test days

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MTH110
May 4, 2007

Yansak is a great Prof. He's hilariously funny and made a two hour math class fly on Friday mornings. He does his best to make sure that everyone understands the material and he's very willing to work with students during his office hours. I'm awful at math and I was able to pass without any trouble.

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MTH123
Aug 13, 2007

Prof Yansak is probably the most helpful teacher I have had in my 4 years at GV. I am horrible with math and I was in his office almost every day. He was always willing to help me out even on his days off. I worked very hard and he helped me to get an A-. His exams are very long but I believe he is very fair in his grading.

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MTH110
Oct 12, 2007

Nice...

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MTH110
Nov 29, 2007

pretty good teacher, has a good sense of humor. lots of quizzes so if you get one bad score, he lets you drop about 4-5 at end of sem. helpful at office hours and really fair grader. tests are sort of long... and he likes a lot of writing and explinations to some questions.

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MTH123
Dec 3, 2007

Great prof. :) Very friendly and funny. Explains things pretty clearly. Always willing to help. Tests are long so you have to get to class early, which kind of sucks. You take extra quizzes so that you can drop your lowest scores which is nice. Overall, great guy and teacher!

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MATH123
Dec 5, 2007

He is awesome. Kind of has a weird sense of humor but over all, really nice. GO to his office hours, it will save your life. Tests are hard but he is always willing to help and speak up in class.

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MTH123
Jan 6, 2008

He's a great professor! Always willing to answer your question. Tests are long, but if you do the reviews you will do well and he gives you as much time as you need to finish the exams. I really enjoyed his class and highly recommend him!

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MTH110
Apr 20, 2008

YANSAK IS OFF THE HIZZLE FO SHIZZLE!!!! great teacher

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MTH123
Apr 24, 2008

He's a good teacher for sure-do not miss class because he randomly collects homework and passes out quizzes. Made an 8:00 AM class interesting. His tests are long and lets you come in at 6:00 AM if you want to and it it worth it because you probably will finish early and then can go back to bed. I really liked him as a teacher-ask for help. :)

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MTH110
Apr 27, 2008

I loved having him as a prof. He was extreamly helpful and always was there if a student needed help. I would tell anyone to have him as a prof if they can.

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MTH123
Apr 30, 2008

He is an awesome professor..by far my favorite. Exams are hard and took forever to finish, but he gave you more time to take them if you needed it. No extra credit. He is not an easy professor, but will help you if you need help. If you need a professor to explain everything step-by-step, don't take him...if not, then he's the one for you!

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MTH123
May 3, 2008

Paul was a pretty good professor. His tests were a bit long, but he did give extra time to finish. He's not the most audible, kind of mutters, but I got used to that in the first week. He prints his notes, which was very helpful.

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MA124
Feb 9, 2010

Professor Yansak is my favorite professor so far at GRCC. He is a great teacher and I throughly enjoyed having him teach me.

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MA110
Jan 9, 2011

he was not my original prof, filled in as a substitute half way trhough the semester. he is a really cool guy. once he knows your name he picks on you, which is not a bad thing. before he came in i didnt know nearly anyones names in the class and no one talked. after a couple weeks everyone was talking and felt comfortable. great prof!

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MA131
Jan 10, 2011

Paul is a really nice guy. TOO nice if you're a girl. He bought me coffee and gave me a higher grade than I earned in the class due to my "great smile." Sometimes he can be incoherant and makes mistakes, but ask questions and he'll work with you until you fully understand the material. DO THE HOMEWORK!

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MA108
Jan 13, 2011

I took trigonometry with professor Yansak and am currently in physics. I notice my classmates struggle with the trig, but I do not. I am not an exceptional student by any means, which makes me realize that professor yansak did a great job teaching me. thanks.

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TRIG1049
Apr 14, 2011

Professor Yansak was a good teacher overall. He is a bit more demanding than most other teachers, and demands quality work be shown on most problems on quizzes/tests/homework. He is generous about giving students adequate time to complete quizzes and tests. He will make the subject very clear for you as long as you go to class, focus, and do HW!

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MA131
Apr 20, 2011

Paul is a favorite teacher so far. even though he makes mistakes sometimes while copying something, he explains well, and was always ready to help you if u still don't get it. helped me after class. plus overall atmosphere in class is great, he is joking a little and the class wasn't boring

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MTH108
May 2, 2011

Quizzes & Tests make up your grade. Do the hw, ask questions, use the math lab & his office hours. Tests & quizzes are straight forward from the homework.

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MA110
Grade: A-
Nov 6, 2013

mr. yansak is probably one of my favorite teachers at cc. if you attend class, your guaranteed to pass his class. hes always willing to spend extra time on things and will meet with you before classes for extra help.

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MA110
Nov 20, 2013

One of the most kind and caring Profs I've ever had. Has a funny, light sense of humor. DEFINITELY try to get him when signing up for classes!

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MA107
Dec 3, 2013

My favorite professor by far. He's got a great sense of humor and he's super nice and understanding. He's very helpful and explains things well. I would definitely take him for another math class again.

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MA098
Dec 7, 2013

So glad I had math class with this prof! Highly recommend! Has a great sense of humor which makes the two hours of class easy to handle. Hoping I get him for next semester!

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COLLEGEALGEBRA
Dec 13, 2013

Paul Yansak is such a sweetheart. He has been the only professor I have found at GRCC to actually care about your grades. He's so funny, and made the class enjoyable. He's a great guy, and I would recommend him to any student!

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MA108
Dec 31, 2013

I took math 108 and 110 with Mr. Yansak and he was extremely helpful. His teachings are very clear and direct. Takes the time to make sure students understand him. One of the best professors at grcc hands down. I learned a lot from him.

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MA107
Jan 18, 2014

I really liked this professor, he is very nice, funny and sweet, but it was hard for me to focus on his class. I didn't liked the way the teach. If you are one of the persons that don't like to do homework and like to not pay attention in class, this is the perfect choice for you!

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MA107
Feb 13, 2014

One of the best teachers hands down! If you don't understand something he will do everything he can to help you. He also has a great sense of humor. Loved him as a professor. I highly recommend taking his class.

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MA107
Mar 27, 2014

Prof Yansak is such a nice person. However, I reccomend sitting near the front of the room if you want a good grade. At times, he speaks quietly. He also cares a lot, all you have to do is ask for help. I failed a quiz and I asked if he would allow me to retake it, and he did!!

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MA110
Jul 31, 2014

This guy was an amazing professor! He really knows how to keep math interesting and he makes sure everyone understands before they move on! :)

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TRIG
Grade: A
Jul 20, 2015

Made math understandable, and more importantly, lets you have a notecard.

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