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Reviews (155)
He is HARD. Lots of homework and quizzes. Tests are open-ended answers. I would not recommend if you did poorly in Pre-Cal. But he is caring and inspires his students to learn. He loves mathematics and it rubs off on you. He is also generous. If you show improvement throughout the class and do all the homework, you could walk away with an A.
This teacher is very dedicated and is very inspirational for his students.
This professor is a very good professor if you're an active student and want to learn about math. He stops after teaching a subject to make sure that you understand the material. I think he goes above and beyond to make sure you understand the material. If you keep up with the homeworks and actively participate in the class you should have an A.
By far the best math professor I have ever had! He is always finding ways to make the class more interesting and makes sure every one in the class understands the material before he proceeds. It is obvious that he doesn't want his students to fail so as long you do all you do all your homework's and participate in class, you should be fine.
He is an excellent teacher. Lectures are structured and easy to follow. He always stops to make sure everyone understands the concepts. His review questions are very relevant to his exams, and he is very easy to talk to outside of class.
Amazing teacher who genuinely cares about his students and loves teaching and knows his stuff. He's very helpful and understanding, highly recommended. Would definitely take again. He gives students lots of chances to improve their grades. If you don't understand something just communicate with him, and he will go out of his way to help you succeed
Brilliant professor who really wants his students to succeed and learn. His lectures are well structured and easy to follow - and he always makes sure his students understand what's going on. He prepares you extremely well for his exams in class, and is approachable outside. Professor Aghayan is a great guy!
His is always patient and nice in class. And his class is very clear. I would like go to his class.
Great professor always willing to help out and work with students. Would definitely recommend his class.
Professor Aghayan is one of the best math teacher I have ever had. Coming from taking pre-cal during the summer to taking Calculus, I thought I was going to fail this class for sure . But he made sure that all his students understand each topic before moving on. Not an easy A because it is calculus but he wants everyone to pass. Very nice teacher.
Professor Aghayan is very helpful. He makes sure that you are prepared for test by letting you know exactly what will be tested and gives plenty of examples most of which show up on the unit test. There are days where he just provides examples and allows you to work on them during class, gibing you a chance to get 1 on 1 immediate feedback.
Professor Aghayan is a great instructor! He really strives to make sure everyone in the class passes with an A. His test are straight from the work in class, so really pay attention and take good notes. He really tries to make sure everyone is understanding the material in the class, and he really cares about your grade!
Truly one of the best teachers I have had this semester. Shows great effort to make sure all the students in the class are engaged and understand the content, and is willing to lend a helping hand in any way he can. Notes are very helpful for the test, and you will never go into a test feeling unprepared. Highly recommend his class!
Professor Aghayan cares more about how you got your answer rather than what the answer is. The topic is tough, but he urged his students to study the reviews given before tests. If you study, you pass. Tests are usually five questions about the topics in the chapter, each requiring the skills you learned in class. Highly recommended.
Took his Calculus course and loved it. It's definitely not a walk in the park, but that is what makes it one I would recommend to anybody. You can tell he wants the students to understand the topics completely. as long as there is a moderate amount of studying, his class will be enjoyable.
Best math professor I've ever had. He is very helpful in and outside of class. He makes math very easy. Go to class, be on time, do your homework and pay attention to his class notes and you'll pass. He looks very intimidating but once you get to know him he's a sweetheart.
Calculus sounds scary until you take this class. Professor Aghayan is a very caring mathematics teacher He spends the whole class period explaining the concept with many examples there is no way not to get an A His exams come straight from his in class reviews so there is no surprises during the test.
Dr. Aghayan makes calculus so easy to follow. He actually cares if his students understand and will stop moving forward just to make sure everyone is following along. Take notes and show up to class! 100% would take again
Professor Aghayan is a great professor. He goes into detail with his lectures. If you attend class, and take notes, then it should be an easy A. If you have any questions, he is gladly to help. Do not skip class because then you will not understand the material.
Professor Aghayan is the best Mathematics professor I have ever taken. He makes math fun he makes jokes and makes it a point to the student that it is their class and they should make the most of it. He does everything in his ability to help the student but rest assured he does not hand out grades lightly. He cares greatly about his students.
Professor Aghayan is not only great at teaching. He is also a great man. He cares and encourages us to attend his office hours . He yearns for complete understanding between him and his students. Not only does he see himself as a teacher. He also sees himself as a reflection of us, a student. He values the relation between teacher and student.
Professor Aghayan is one of those special teachers that are very hard to find because few exist. He is a great person that truly cares about the connection he makes with every student. He comes to class every day dedicated, driven and ready to teach. Calc may be hard at first but if you put your trust in him and work hard, he will not let you down!
This prof is amazing!! He always makes sure your prepared before the tests and basically tells you exactly what's going to be on it. He also gives extra credit. I SUCK at math and finished with an A in the class. Just make sure to attend class bc everything you need to know comes from lecture
He's hard to understand sometimes because he has an accent but it's totally normal not to the point where you don't understand anything. If you go to class and take notes then his tests are easy because he literally gives problems from his lectures and he does review lectures for every test so that really helps.
great Professor. Really cares about what he does and does care if you understand the material. Would recommend!
He is INCREDIBLE!!! very nice, cool, and respected. He refreshed your brain and goes to every single detail and would help you individually if you have any question. Best professor EVER!!! He cares about you and likes you to participate. 100% RECOMMEND!!
He is as patient as it gets and answer all questions you may have. He gives you all the tools required to pass the course and carefully covers every detail possible in the material. Very nice, caring, and open to helping all his students. The best I have ever had in math.
It's evident that he cares about all of his students because he pushes them to succeed, rather than just having his students get by. If you don't understand a topic fully he will work with you to ensure you have all of the knowledge you need in order to be successful. He is very patient when explaining, and always accessible outside of class.
He cares a lot about the concept and not so much about details when it comes to answers. The homework is very hard. He tells you which type of questions are going to be on the test and gives a review for a full class period before the test. Great professor, he really cares about math and helping his students understand it.
Reza is a great professor and not a tough grader. He helps the students during the tests. He will explain the material in the easiest way possible so the students can understand it and get a good grade in the class. The final exam is not hard at all.
You will have to participate in class but its worth it. lectures are easy to follow and he always makes sure everyone understands. Tests were very straight forward based off of the notes and he gives lots of hints. He does a great job teaching the material in a way thats easy to understand. One of the best professors i have ever had.
Willing to help the students do their best in his class. As long as the student attends his class and pays attention, the student will be able to get an A easily. Organized types of lectures and thorough with each topic.
Professor Aghayan is a gem of a professor that is very difficult or near impossible to find! He really cares about his students and wants everyone to succeed. He also tells funny jokes and gives inspirational speeches that are very uplifting. The way he teaches allows everyone to truly understand the concepts of Calculus but you must go to class.
This is by far the best professor that I have had at UTSA, his lectures are very clear and he cares more about the students knowledge and progress than the pace of the course like other professors. I would recommend him to anyone!
This was the best class I've taken so far. I am horrible at math and Mr. Aghayan really explains things well. He cares about the students and makes sure everyone understands before moving on. Take him if you can, we need more teachers like him.
Prof. Aghayan is an angel sent from above. I was worried I was going to struggle (i almost failed pre-cal) but got an A+ in the class. He really cares about ur success. He will work with u 100% BUT u have to be willing to work with him. GO TO CLASS AND DONT SHOW UP LATE, you will miss important info. He gives great test reviews (be there for them)
A life changing type of teacher. Seriously, the effort put out to teach the student on an individual basis rather than teach the class as a group makes the complex class much more approachable. Prof Aghayan doesn't only teach the "how" on solving math, but the "why" as well. Likeable, understanding, and caring. 10/10 would math again
Professor Aghayan is one of those few professors who not only teaches the subject, but also connects with his students. He puts his focus on developing the students as people. He wants to see his students succeed. He even assigns extra credit without us having to do anything extra. Last but not least, he is more than willing to learn more about you
great professor. explains the material thoroughly and make it simpler than the tradition explanation. review the the notes and the homeworks and you will be good to go for the exam.
This professor really is a gem. I have never encountered a professor that put in so much time and energy in making sure the students understand the material. He doesn't care about grades, to him it truly is about the education. It is very important to contribute to class discussion. Don't be afraid to ask questions, he's a really nice guy!
Dr. Aghayan makes sure to explain the content in a way that even the most obscure concepts become clear. The class is relatively challenging, as it should be, and mostly based on practical examples. Plenty of opportunities to learn doing homework and the exams are extremely clear.
The most kind & sweetest Professor. He genuinely cares about his students both inside & outside of the class. If you don't understand a topic completely he won't proceed on with the lecture until you are following him. He gives a review the day before the test. He also let's you use a note card for info on the exam. A real gem I give him an A+++!!!
The best Calculus I professor here. He cares about the education more than the grade so if you put in the work, it'll pay off. He genuinely wants to connect with his students. Definitely participate in the lectures. He will do everything in his power to teach the class, but none of that matters unless the students put in the work as well.
He is caring, and he truly thinks about your learning. very easy class
Aghayan is the best professor I have ever had!! All the work he assigns prepares you for his tests. There are no curve balls or reasons you shouldn't get a 100 unless you didn't study. (I recommend as a review to go over all the questions you have done in class). If you have the honor to take his course consider yourself lucky.
I took Dr. Aghayan for Calculus 1 and I loved every part of the class. Tests are EASY with reviews a day before. Homework is LIGHT, mostly used as practice. Lectures are ENGAGING and to where students are never left behind. Take this ONE OF A KIND professor for any math class and you will never regret it.
I absolutely loved this class. The professor was great. Only teaches sections that are important and not an entire chapter. Engages with his class and makes sure everyone knows how to complete every problem. The review he gives you before a test has the exact same questions on the test. If you master the review, you'll get an A on every test. :)
Very knowledgable
This was the first mathematics class that I've taken that I've felt like I've actually learned from. The professor is one who cares about your academic career and in your learning. He has taken the time to help reiterate and review some concepts that we had maybe forgotten or not fully understood. I've enjoyed my time in the lectures.
Dr Aghayan will be the best ever happened to your maths. He is incredible! Refreshes your brain, goes over every single detail, and makes everything simple and clear by his inspirational and amazing lectures. He is a gem. He is nice, hilarious, respected, and does care about every student in his class. I loved his class and his great personality.
He's very nice and caring which makes the class really fun. You gotta pay attention to his lectures though because they are really helpful for the exams. All the homework is done on MyMathLab and his exams are usually 4 free response questions. He takes his time to help each student and is very patient.
He is truly a good teacher. He goes into depth about each topic in each unit. He makes sure everyone understands what is being taught. Not only does he teach, he shows you why, instead of just telling you to memorize something. He also gives numerous examples so you are well prepared for the tests.
He is straight up an amazing teacher! He doesn't go through random things you don't have to know. He explains and gives you a lot of examples which are so helpful! He was so good that almost everyone from the class emailed the dean to make him Calc 2 teacher. You can not go wrong with him. If you don't believe me just look at his waiting list...
Little homework, and teaches everything you need to know in lecture. Before every test, he'll review a good portion of the problems you'll see, and allow you to use a index card, and derivatives table for the test. He has a unique style of teaching, and will always ask if everybody understands before moving on. He will call ppl randomly to board!
This professor is something else. He has such an amazing passion for helping you do well in the class. He is absolutely one of a kind which is hard to find these days. He makes sure that all students understand the topic before moving on. He does a in class review before the day of the test. There is no excuse for not getting an A!!!
He is super nice and takes his time to make sure each student understands the material. He does amazing lectures and gives 1-2 review classes before each exam. His exams are usually 4 open questions, but his reviews are really helpful and he allows an index card on each exam. He cares about his student's success.
Reza MADE my college math experience. He is there for you and will force you to understand the concepts instead of simply just memorizing problems. He gets you out of your comfort zone and is a phenomenal professor for Calculus 1. He is always at his office hours and is extremely helpful. Take GOOD and NEAT notes, you will refer back a lot.
Best professsor Ive ever had. He genuinly cares about the material and students and wants to make sure you understand it. He takes his time with the students and wont move along until everyone understands. Great professor. He also teachers the material much better than the book.
This is the class to take if you are not strong in math. Formula sheets and index cards are allowed for exams and attendance is extra credit. He'll even let you know what questions you have wrong and send you back to fix them. It's an easy grade.
Although there's quite a bit of homework for the class, he let us turn it in late for a 90! His tests were hard, but he helps every student do the best they can, and even offers advice during tests. His lectures are clear and make sense. He seems intimidating at first, but in reality he is very kind and genuinely cares about his students. Study!!!!
GOAT. That's all I have to say. He cares about his students' success and is passionate about math. He WILL teach you math and even if math is not your strongest subject he will find a way for you learn it. He is a really caring professor and is amazing. I really wish he would teach calculus. I'm going to miss him :(
Professor Aghayan is honestly the most inspirational and and amazing professors I have ever taken in my academic career. I hate math with a passion, but Professor Aghayan makes it so clear and easy to understand, he does not drown students with homework and quizzes instead he makes a point to make sure you understand everything. TAKE HIM!!!!!!!
TAKE PROFESSOR AGHAYAN!!! Makes sure you understand the material and gives great reviews before the tests! Formula sheets and notecards available, and gives extra credit for attendance. I'm not a math person, but I actually understood math this semester.
THE BEST math professor that I've had!! He truly remembers and notices everything so if you have great attendance and pay attention in lecture and not on your phone, that will definetely help you out once exams come around. All test reviews are layouts of the exam, just practice the review and he also gives you feedback on exams if he likes you.
Professor Aghayan is one of the best teachers I had. He really cares about his students and will stop his lecture to answer questions. He gives ec for coming to class. Make sure you come to class bc he WILL notice if you only show up for test days. He makes sure you understand math instead of just memorizing formulas. I highly recommend taking him.
Best professor Ive ever had. He truly cares about the students and make sure you go to class because he offers a lot of extra credit for attendance. Not required, but definitely helps you.
Professor Aghayan is a great human being. He wants his students to succeed. He wants his students to understand the math and not simply calculate numbers and then move on. He is very helpful in preparing you for the tests. There are reviews that he gives to help you make a good grade on the test. His humor also makes class more interesting.
He teaches everything you need to know in lecture and gives really good exam reviews. Formula sheets and index cards are allowed for exams plus attendance is extra credit. He is really helpful during his office hours and would answer any question you have. Even though it was an 8 am class he made lectures really fun to go to :) HE IS THE BEST!!!!!
Professor Reza is very lenient. If you do the work and ask questions you will get a good grade. I am not saying you will know the course material or learn anything but you will definitely get a good grade. Take the oportunity to ask questions even if you hold up the class. He is not bothered when asked to repeat a probelm or clarify a topic.
I've had this teacher for 2 years now, Pre-Cal and now Cal. I will be taking him again for Cal2. He is amazing he cares about you and your grade in the class. I am keeping it short because not enough texts could tell you how amazing he is. Just take this teacher
Has too be one of the best prof. he would rather spend the class helping every student go through there issues in their math, instead of just lecturing and no one understands, he understands no one is perfect but he will try to make you get as close too perfection. Also sit in front of the class and you will get a better experience in the class!!!!
Professor Aghayan is truly the best math professor that I have encountered. He teaches business calculus in the simplest way and makes sure that you understand it. If you don't, he is extremely willing to help you during his office hours. Attendance is not mandatory, but it helps a lot because his lectures are effective. It is is also extra credit!
Professor Aghayan is definitely the best math professor!!! He truly cares about his students and wants them to succeed and learn. His lectures are clear, and will answer any questions asked during class or during his office hours. He also makes math understandable. I have always struggled in math but I have learned so much in his classes!
Professor Aghayan's way of teaching is very different from other math teacher's I've had in the past. When he explains each topic in class, it's easy to follow along and he makes sure that you grab the concept, not just how to solve it. He's also a very caring person and if you have any questions during class do not hesitate to ask.
Professor Aghayan is an amazing calculus professor. He really cares about his students and makes calculus easy to understand. There are very few tests so it is important to do well in them, but study outside of class and reach out to him and the class becomes an easy a!
Professor Aghayan is not only one of the best teachers I have ever had but also one of the best people I ever met! You will learn so much about math and life in his class. He really cares about his students and you can tell he genuinely wants everyone to understand the concepts! Hes a brilliant teacher and really kool dude!
Reza is the best professor I've had. He really cares for his students. During lectures he makes sure every student understands the concept before moving on. As long as you study the notes you can get an easy A on the test. This class is difficult but with Reza's help you will be able to pass with an A.
Professor Reza cultivates a relaxed learning environment where one can ask questions/further clarification. He is very patient and gives many examples throughout the lecture. I would definitely recommend this professor to anyone who struggles with math, he will help you understand the concepts and bring you up to speed. Attendance is extra credit.
Professor Aghayan is an excellent professor!!! He truly cares for his students and wants them to succeed. He is available outside of class, very helpful, will answer any questions, and provides multiple examples during lecture to ensure students understand the concepts. I'm very grateful I've had him for all my Cal courses!! I have learned so much!
If you have the chance to sign up for his class, do not hesitate to do so. He is one of the most caring professors I have ever met. He genuinely cares for your education and how you learn the material, he is also available outside of class and will help you with whatever you need. One of the most genuine and kindest human in the world!
Professor Aghayan is honestly one of the best professor that you can ever have. He cares about each and every single one of us not just the performance in the class but everything about us as a professor. He made Calculus 2 seems so much more approachable and understandable that no other professors can. I had him since pre-cal, cal 1 and now cal 2.
Reza is the best, he cares about every student and makes sure everyone understands before moving on. He's also very approachable and available outside of class. If you pay attention in class and do his review, you will be fine. Don't procrastinate the group project he gives (to Biosciences class).
Dr Reza is one of the best Math teachers ever. I was worried to take cal2 in summer, but he explains everything perfectly and made it much easier to understand and comprehensible in a short term of time. I recommend to take him for any math course, you won't regret it. good luck to you all.
He is an amazing professor that I am very lucky to have. Even though Math is not your favorite subject, he'll make you love it. The way he teaches makes you realize Math is very beautiful and approachable. Take him, you will not regret.
Dr. Aghayan provides a free-discussion class where you can ask or share your opinions anytime during lecture. Linear Algebra is supposed to be a hard subject, but he makes it very approachable. His goal is to give you the picture of the materials so you will understand rather than you have to memorize it. He genuinely cares about your success.
The best professor on campus hands down. I would recommend taking him if you get the chance because his class will fill up really fast. He might provide extra credit based on the recitation attendance and for class attendance. He will take class attendance with a sign-in sheet that he passes around at the end of class. He cares about his students!!
A Very good professor, who explains concepts differently and makes them easier to understand. He gives some extra credit for attendance, course evaluations, and suggestions for the course. The final is replaced with a group project where the leader assigns you the grade. He is a really caring professor, easy homework. Take him!
Professor Reza is incredibly talented professor that makes understanding difficult topics easy. He has a wonderful personality and will help you learn the course no matter who you are. Taking the class with Professor Reza will allow you to master the content with ease. I would wholeheartedly recommend taking the Professor Reza for Calc.
Best math professor that I've had ever. Incredibly good at explaining new topics and is always willing to help. Take him if you get the chance.
Reza is an amazing professor. He really cares about his students. It shows in his lectures. He wants to make the topic,concept as easy to understand. If you dont understand, he will not move on and continue to find unique ways to explain the information until you get it. There are many opportunities for extra credit. Reviews +10 Hes Very Sociable
Look. If you want to learn calculus, take professor Reza. He is by far the best math professor I have ever taken. Don't miss class, take diligent clean notes & redo them until you know them by memory!! (HINT HINT), and if you do not understand ask him, he will spend as much time as needed for you. This man cares.
He has a relaxed learning environment where you can ask questions/clarification. Also he is very patient and gives many examples throughout the lecture. The homework's are just like the test and attendance is extra credit.
Truly the best math/calculus professor at UTSA. Do yourself a favor and take him. You will not regret it. Show up to class and pay attention, you'll be fine.
He's an amazing person, i've never seen someone that cares for his students like him. He brings that amazing middle eastern style of teaching. Just take him and you will love math
I have a learning disability. Math has always been a struggle. Professor Aghayan was literally the best teacher I've ever had. He made me believe in myself - an inspiring kind of professor that makes you want to do well in his class.
He is probably one of the best professors in the math department without a doubt. He explains things in such great detail, and his chooses the best examples as well so I consider him to be an amazing professor. He has a bit of a blunt and demeaning tone when responding to your questions which come of as rude but he doesn't have any bad intentions.
Dr. Aghayan is one of those professors where you immediately sign up for the class when you see his name. He is an amazing lecturer who truly cares for the class and likes to get to know each individual student. Amazing lecturer and was able to easily convey each topic in Linear Algebra. Would 11/10 recommend for any MAT class.
Finishing his MAT1214 Summer 2020 10 week course! Graded on hw that is given everyday with some hand written assignments and 3 exams & final! Lectures 100% prepare you for exams & hw & the reviews count as extra cred towards exams! Extra cred for 70% attendance on overall grade and extra cred on final for finishing the course evaluation! Best Prof!
Professor Aghayan is seriously the best teacher I've ever had. He's a caring, dedicated individual who ensures that his students succeed and makes a naturally challenging subject accessible to all. Take him, you won't regret it!
I had never taken a fully online math course before and was scarred, but this was the best experience ever! He gives out his zoom code for his lectures if you want to attend them and gives you plenty of attempts on your assignments! He's not like other professors who just push out the papers; he really wants you to understand the math!
Do the homework ESPECIALLY the reviews as the test review questions are almost the same as the test questions. In fact some of them are! There are no surprises here. Whatever he teaches the tests reflects. He is awesome and wants to know you understand the material and seems to care about students.
english is not my first language and it's difficult for me to understand clearly what it is asked. I need to read a few times and loose alot of time in the quiz and exam. he gives you plenty of attempts on your assignments, that really help ! he really wants you to understand the math, and do his best. he is understanding!
Professor Aghayan is the best math teachers out there! He teaches good and the amount of review sessions we had was amazing. They really helped me when we had upcoming tests. He's very understanding. With Calc, we obv a lot of homework and 3 exams + 1 final. He gives 10pt extra credit for each exam so 30pts free! He gives credit for showing up!
Professor Reza makes this course feel like its less about grades and more about actually learning the material, as it should be. During lectures, he makes sure every student understands what is happening so that nobody is left behind. He seems to genuinely care that students are learning. Highly recommend this professor for any math course!
Lots of extra credit. He doesnt post the class recordings until later that night, and sometimes he forgets. The reviews are exactly like the exams. Hes not a bad teacher, but definitley not as good at the 5/5 rating would make you think. I still recommend the class though.
He really cares about his students, he wants them to learn, not just know how to solve problems, he expects us to know algebra very well, but he is willing to explain some algebra, because to do well in this class, you need good algebra. Extra credit not given by him, but by Math group at UTSA, so as to encourage students to learn.
If you have the chance to take his class, definitely do it. Aghayan is an amazing professor and I learned a ton through his course. Very receptive to feedback. Homework and exams through webwork. If you have to take Calc II do it with Professor Aghayan, you're not going to regret it.
Take his classes!!! He is a great professor who wants his students to succeed, I plan on taking him again for calc II & would take him for calc III if I could. He would record the lectures and was always open to students asking questions, he wanted to make sure you knew the content before moving on. He even reviewed w/us over the tests.
One of the best calculus professors I've ever taken. Lectures are very informative and homework is just like the exam. Very thoughtful and likes to get to know the class. Gives extra credit on tests.
Honestly, the best professor I've had, made cal 2 super easy as hard as it is, do the work and you'll get an A if you fail your just an idiot and don't care to pass that's how easy this course was.
Absolute greatest professor Ive ever had. He cares about his students and goes above and beyond every day. Breaks down everything and encourages you to ask questions and participate to help cater his lessons to you. Very clear notes and made calculus 2 almost easy. His style of teaching isnt just to pass, but to retain the info for future courses
This professor is one of the best professors that I've had, hands DOWN! He takes the time to help on what you are confused on. He doesn't rush through the lectures to ensure that you & everyone fully understands the lessons. He is a caring professor and does a great job teaching. If you are struggling with math, he'll make sure you understand!
This Professor is the best. Despite the fact that I suck at higher math, I got a great grade in Calc 2. He is good at explaining things and totally intelligible. He will answer any questions you have. He is not overly strict and even provides quick references for things. If you have a choice, take this man's course. Best Prof I have had.
Prof. Reza is patient, kind and cares deeply for his students. He changed the schedule so we'd review a day ahead just to accommodate my medical needs! When I did not complete an assignment, he would check up on me and send reminders so I would be encouraged to do better. He explains thoroughly and shows creative ways to approach calculus problems.
Professor Aghayan is an amazing professor who explains everything in detail and will make sure to answer every question you might have. While Calculus 2 is a difficult course, he made it seem simpler and more easier to handle. There is a lot of WebWork homework which is to be expected.
Professor Aghayan is an amazing teacher and is passionate about his student's success. He has extra credit opportunities for exams and checks exams to make sure that there is enough work to receive proper credit. All homework is done online, and he goes over many of the questions during class so the students understand how to complete them.
Literally the best prof to take for calc. He gives so much extra credit my average rn is almost a 110 lmao. attendance isn't mandatory, but if you want to learn better, attend the lectures!!! he also often gave out random extra credit if you did attend classes. he works out examples that are exactly like the problems on the test, just with diff #s.
I had a very bad experience with this professor. He is probably the worst math instructor I ever had in my life. Maybe he was good in the previous years and he changed in the past year. I would recommend any other instructor for Calculus 2 than him at UTSA.
Professor Reza Aghayan is one of the best math professors I've had thus far. He is patient and gives a lot of extra credit. Attendance is not mandatory but it's better if you show up because you learn so much more. He also works out A LOT of examples that are very similar, if not the same, as the homework.
Probably the best professor I've had period. Extremely detailed in his explanations and never continued until everyone understood the concepts. Register for his course as soon as you can, as his class fills quickly, considering how great of a prof he is. Random extra credit is given to students who attend, and the tests are similar to the homework.
He made sure each and every one of his students understood the material and wasn't afraid to rewind and review basic maths with us. I would love it if he was teaching some upper level math but he is the absolute perfect teacher for lower math. I was never afraid of failing because he made understanding the material easy and stress-free. Best ever!
He is really good at explaining concepts and really appreciates when students ask him questions. You can approach him anytime after class and he will help you with anything, I would really recommend taking this professor.
You've got to be an idiot to not take this class. Dr. Aghayan is far and away the best professor you will ever have. He is so good he broke the rating system, like come on how can you now be registering for his class right now? He also makes you so much better at math, which seems obvious, but anyone that has taken him knows what I mean. Amazing.
So, I originally rated Reza poorly. It took time for me to adjust to his teaching style, but once I did, he's now my favorite professor.
Dr. Aghayan is the best teacher I've ever had. He cares about his students and he is passionate about what he teaches. I was scared to take Calculus II at first, but by the end of the class I really enjoyed the subject. The way he teaches is very engaging. He made me see the beauty in mathematics.
Professor Aghayan is an amazing professor and UTSA is extremely lucky to have him as a member of their math department. He is one of the best math teachers I have ever had. He is so kind and caring. He is extremely intelligent and loves math. If you can take his class, take it. If I could rate him higher, I would. He is the best.
I have never left a review for a professor before but Prof Reza deserves it. He is a great teacher. He cares about how the students preform in his class. He goes as far a learning his students names and calls on them by name. He is totally okay with re-explaining topics until the student/s understand. 10/10 professor for sure. So glad I took him.
calculus is a super hard class but Aghayan is such a G when it comes to explaining difficult topics. He cares a lot and if you're thinking about taking him, you absolutely should
Amazing. Just amazing professor!
Professor Aghayan is super funny and tries to be involved with the class. His class is graded heavy on tests and homework. His teaching style is different and it takes a second to get used to it, but he cares about his students and is a great professor. Highly recommend!
He's the goat bro just take him.
he's amazing!!!! literally the best!!!
TAKE HIS CLASS !! Best professor hands down ! His teaching style is amazing and he shows you his methods which cuts down a lot of work down !! He is super caring and genuinely wants to see you succeed !
I took Dr. Aghayan for both MAT 1214 and 1224 (calculus 1 and 2). Amazing professor, very understandable at breaking down problems step by step and makes sure to answer any kinds of questions before moving on to avoid confusion. He wants you to succeed in this class- you get extra credit on exams for attendance and completing the test reviews.
You know we had to come back for Calculus 2 and to the surprise of no one, it was amazing. Dr. Aghayan manages to improve each semester and I am so glad I was able to be one of his students. The only thing that I'm sad about is that this might be the last class of his that I get to take. Do not hesitate to take one of his classes.
Professor Aghayan is hands down one of the best professors I have taken. He genuinely cares about his students' success and his lectures are very thorough, making a difficult course easier to understand. The homework load is very reasonable and he will help guide you on exams. Take his course without a doubt.
i took aghayan for calc 1 and calc 2. he's a goat. take him, i promise you wont regret it.
10/10 could not recommend more whether you're taking Calc 1 or Calc 2.
The best professor I've ever had truly cares about students and if you put in the effort he will do everything he can to help you get the A. If you put in the effort he will give you points on the tests and will give help if you ask. Reviews are almost identical to the tests and the homework is very helpful. He is always available and is very kind
Professor Aghayan is one of the best I've had. He truly cares about students and will go the extra mile to help you succeed. With the free textbook, homework, and tools like Unstuck study, you can master the material. Definitely take this class if you can!
A very inspiration professor who actually cares about students doing better for their own goods. Attendance is not required, however, does grants extra credit if you participate in class. The teachings are very simplified and straightforward to help students understand complex concepts. Very funny too.
don't even think twice about it. take him. as long as you show up to class your grade will speak for itself. reviews are exact copies of exams. if you don't do well in this class it's you. not the professor.
His way of teaching math is perfect, he makes sures everyone in the class fully understands the concept
He was amazing, I would take him again in a heartbeat. He breaks down every concept to ensure the whole class understands and if someone needs extra help he will go out of his way to make sure that person understands. His love for math and teaching is truly inspirational. 10/10 best professor for Cal 1!
Professor Aghayan was absolutely amazing, one of the best professors I've had throughout my education. Extremely caring and makes Calc just a bit more bearable. Tests are the main part of this class and he goes over nearly the same questions on the test in the review materials he provides, just pay attention in class and you'll get at least a B.
He is an excellent teacher with easier to understand methods than most for Calculus 2. He is friendly and interactive with the students. Extra credit is offered for attending the class and doing practice exam questions before the test.
He valued the time he had with his students and made it a goal to ensure each student understood the material. I appreciated all the practice problems and reviews that were held. The homework was always very easy to do as it correlated exactly with what was being taught in class. Go to the review sessions, they are EXACTLY like the tests! TAKE HIM
One of the best professors at UTSA, genuinely cares about his students. Pay attention to his lectures and notes and you'll be good.
He is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He explains things so seamlessly and I kid you not his test questions come directly from the homework. You need to study quite a bit, but he gives you all the tools that you need. Its honestly difficult to do bad in his class if you study regularly (HOMEWORK SPECIFICALLY!).
Reza is a truly excellent professor and turned calculus into a class that I never wanted to skip. He is a really funny guy and is very personable, and he gives you helpful life lectures before class. He offers extra credit on every test, and the tests aren't hard if you attend class. Im sad I won't have him for Cal 2, but I'd recommend taking him.
GOAT, he inspired me to pursue a math minor. Glad to say I'll be taking him for cal 2
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Absolute GOAT. None close to him. Cares for and gets to know every individual in class. Never makes you feel like youre dumb. Super knowledgeable and approachable. Taught so good,I aced all exams.All questions are similar to the ones in the reviews. Goes over every single thing. Seems intimidating but is super nice. Wish I get a seat in Cal2 w/him.
absolute GOAT pls take his class I love this man
I LOVE THIS MAN, genuinely if it wasn't for the fact that he had a 300+ people waitlist I would've taken that man's class in a heartbeat. Will never have a professor as good as him. if he's reading this js know it's from the person that finished your test in 10 min
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