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“Dwarika is great only for those who are very good in math”
MAC1140 - 4.0 rating“I will never take this professor again and I suggest no one else make the same mistake by doing so”
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Reviews (110)
Mr. Dwarika is very funny. He is quite helpful when some students DO NOT understand anything. I really am waiting for him to just freak out in class. Helps everyone understand the material which is always good in a math class.
If you can remember your math from HS take him, if you can't don't! He does not teach well. Beacuse he knows how to do the problems, he skips steps and you can't keep up.
Math isn't easy, but if you ask the right questions in class he will explain it very well. good teacher.
Knows his stuff, but good luck try to understand him. He talks too fast with an accent and skip steps. He does help after class. Good luck if you miss important class sessions, such as quiz & test. HE WILL NOT WORK WITH YOU WHATSOEVER!! VERY strict about his policies so be warned!
I cannot agree with the accent comment. He is clear in all he says and does. The only problem is that his class is incredibly dull which makes it difficult to pay attention.
He's awesome. I took him for 0024 and now 1033. He's ALWAYS willing to help. He's clear in how he teaches, and is willing to help a student whenever needed. I plan on taking him again in the fall. It's hard to find a good math professor..he's great.
Awesome teacher- much more patient then I would have been with the idiots at the branch campuses. VERY EASY A!
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Seriously the best math teacher I have ever had. He worked with me every step of the way so that I did well. I'm totally not a math person, but he made me respect it more.
Multiple choice exams, convinient office hours, homework not checked for completion, and few quizzes.
Best Math techer ever!!!! Very understanding and helpful. If you pay attention you will understand and pass.
great teacher! i would def take his class! he knows what he's talkin about and will answer ur questions without u feelin stupid. he's pretty relaxed too and goes off topic now and then but its all random. the best of all we never stay for the whole class period.
Excellent teacher, great guy, very helpful, would take ANY of his classes again.
This teacher is great! He explains everything and makes it seem elementary. Walked out of there with a 95 average in the class. Superhelpful, laid back! Definitely will take him for all my math classes!
HE DOESN'T USE STEPS OR A SET WAY OF TEACH, GIVES LOTS OF EXAMPLES. FUNNY BUT DOSEN'T HELP EVERYONE TO UNDERSTAND
I do not recomend this teacher, he was very unhelpful, did not want to answer questions and then made the tests on questions he never mentioned to study.
not recommended, overrated.
I don't think I would be a science major if it wasn't for him. I hated math before and now i can't wait for Calc2. Seriously. I'm not kidding. One of the best teachers I've ever had.
He is a really nice guy and very intelligent. The problem is that he did not explain the material well and simply did the problems out of the book. Sometimes it is difficult to have such an intelligent teacher because they often forget that the students don't already know the material and it needs to be explained clearly. This he does not do.
He was very clear in his teaching and always had an easier way of solving problems. Didn't teach you things that wasn't tested or you did not need in the next classes. If you go to class,listen, and do your homework you will breeze through his class.
not recommended
He's very knowledgeable in the subject, but he does not explain things at all and acts like everyone is supposed to know everything before they get there. He gave us a project and NO ONE knew how to do it because he would not explain all of his expectations. I got through with a B but I still don't think he is a very good teacher.
Best Math Teacher! Very highly recommended!
I have taken Mr. Dwarika for two math classes so far. He is a great teacher, very helpful and gives a lot of extra credit or bonus quizzes. This will help boost your grade a lot. I didnt really like math untill i took his class. He finds a way to make it interesting. Great teacher!!!!
He's a really nice and funny guy, but totally sucks at teaching math. He only uses the examples in the book when explaining problems and then gives you problems on the tests that are nothing like the examples he went over in the book. He also gets kind of rude and annoyed when people ask questions. I don't recommend him!
Very helpful, makes things easy and clear to understand!
He's an easy grader. Just put down any work on a test question and you'll get half credit. He also gave us 5 extra points on each test, if we did an extra credit assignment, very easy. He tends to go very fast in class. Make sure you ask questions.
Mr Dwarika is a great math teacher and is always willing to help you improve. I hate math and usually get a C in all math classes but I got an A in his. If he can see that you are trying to do well then you will get a decent grade.
Very helpful, reads body language and can tell when you aren' getting it and will ask where you got lost at. Gives extra credit on the test as in bonus question. Available after class to answer questions if needed.
his method of teaching was not helpful at all
easy and very helpful
he is a good teacher. if someone doesn't like his class then they are probably just REALLY bad at math! he can go through things a little too fast sometimes, but he knows that & has no problems slowing down if you ask. i had an average of 103 on his tests. always gives extra credit. though i did catch some mistakes he made every now & then...
Well i HATE math and this class was no exception, i struggled all the way through but he helped me, especially towards the end when i was almost sure to fail. He will go over any problems you have if you just ask!
He talks really fast and when you ask him a question he snaps and askes you where you paying attention.
Great teacher, he pays attention to who is there, even though he doesn't take attendance. If you never come to class and whine about your grade he wont have sympathy for you but if he knew you were there he is very understanding and willing to help. I SUCK at math and he made it simple for me to understand. I highly recommend!
great
This class is all about homework. If you are willing to sacrifice your personal life and actually do it, take him. If not, look somewhere else. Definetily not the easiest class ever; however, it is a math class.
He takes is a a personal insult if anyone leaves class before the allotted time. If you don't win him over in the first week he will isolate you from useful help for the rest of the semester.
Refused to allow students to use a calculator. Overruled by administration at my instigation. Had a strong personal dislike for me before and (especially) after this. Passed his final with an A. Final Result? Dwarika FAILED ME WITH A D+ THEN REFUSED TO PROVIDE THE GRADED EXAM.It doesent get anymore vindictive unprofessional and unethical than this.
Prior to attending the class, I had more knowlege on math than when I left. I had higher level math classes in high school, and he did not let me use any of my smarter methods than his. I believe he didn't know how to use them himself. He teaches a retarded way, but he's a good teacher.
BEST TEACHER EVER! I am horrible at math & after his class, i actually enjoy math. He is so willing to help you succeed, as long as you try. He always explains things in class if someone doesn't understand. AND he doesn't make you feel dumb or that your wasting his time. For once in my life i actually understood. I am taking ALL my math with him!!
Really good teacher, kind of confusing on some days, if the test is that day and we have a lott of material to cover. Over all a good teacher. Dusnt like to repeat what you should alredy know. covers material that should be coverd, teaches all the ways to do problems.
If you struggle with math, even in the littlest bit, I would not suggest him. After going over a chapter he expects you to know everything. If you ask a question the next time you see him he will ask you why you werent paying attention. Overall, hes a nice guy & has a very dry sense of humor, but if your bad at math do not take him!
Anyone who has rated this guy less than satisfactory has either not tried or not cared. I suck at math, and he was willing to take time out of his day to ensure that I understood the material better than ever. He is straightforward and doesn't take BS off of anyone, regardless of how pretty you may think you are or how much more entitled.
Doesn't stay on task, is inconsistent, teaches "shortcuts" before he teaches the appropriate method. He does not follow the book and speaks disrespectfully to people. Also, makes it clear he does not want to teach any math lower than statistics. Good thing the tutors are free.
This Professor did not make Math easier. He talked a little trash about students that left, he was disrespectful. Everyday there was a scene with a different student. That to me is a indication that he doesn't have the right skills to teach adults. I will never take this professor again and I suggest no one else make the same mistake by doing so.
This professor is rude, disrespectful and lacks the abilities to teach. I learn more from reading the textbook and doing homework than from the professor. I would not recommend this class if you need an A like I was intending on receiving. He gives questions on the test that he never goes over in class. I do ALL of the homework, too.
I took an online class with Mr. Dwarika, and I would NOT recommend him. He is VERY unclear with his instructions. The whole class was always confused about what to do. He responds to e-mails with very vague, short responses and hardly answers any questions you ask. I don't know what he's like in person, but don't take an online class with him!
this was one of the worst teachers ive ever had. first he mad us buy expensive calculators and then wouldnt let us use them. his test was never what he said it was going to be on.my classes average test score was a 44% every time and then he blamed us for not doing the homework. he didnt know how to teach and would freak out if you ask questions.
Mr. Dwarika was awesome! His class isn't easy but he's a good teacher and he's a pretty funny guy. I would reccomend him.
he is an awesome teacher. i think people dont like him because they want to be babied. but he prepared me for college algebra. wake up i college
Good teacher but a very hardk, fast paced subject. He sometimes will fly through the material and can be a bit judgemental but is an easy grader and will give points for trying the problems.
I think Prof. Dwarika is a good teacher probaby th I have evehad in math. I was not the greatest in math, but I got an A in his class. I attended class, asked questions when not sure and did all the homework. I actually started to like math a little. I think it is important to do homework and learn from your mistakes and don't be shy to ask.
Outstanding teacher, as long as you ask the questions he will do the best to his ability to help you understand. You get out of this class what you put into it. If you need to study, then study, and don't blame Dwarika for your failure.
Prof. Dwarkia is a solid instructor. He went through each section working problems step-by-step, explaining things clearly. He is by his own confession, "annoyingly detailed," which is perfect for my learning style. I recommend you buy the solutions manual! It was of great help while doing the homework! I'm taking Dwarika again this fall!
Prof dwarika is an amazing teacher. He explains multiple ways there are to solve an equation if there,is more than one... He is extremely helpful and approachable. This is the second class I have had him as a prof in and I will definately take my other courses w him as the prof if he's teaching them
Pretty easy class... didn't study and still have an 88. He is a great professor that shows every detail for each equation.
Mr.Dwarika is one of the best teachers available.His step by step instruction and extreme clarity when teaching is a true gift to students who are having difficulty understanding the math.He encourages questions and is multifaceted when demonstrating problems.He treats his students with respect and politely answers as many questions as you can ask
Best math teacher I've had yet! A nice and bright teacher who has great experience with helping to understand hard concepts and remembering formulas. I wish I could take him for every class! The only thing he asks you to stay on top of is attendance and not texting in class!
Very awesome teacher. To pass the class, just read up on the section he'd cover the day before, do all the examples as you're reading, and go to class. He explains the material a little different from the book, but it makes a lot more sense coming from him. He's a nice guy and appreciates people who actually try.
He responds to emails. He even allowed me to attend his classroom even though I took his class online. He is not a warm and fuzzy teacher. What effort you put in the class is exactly grade you will get.
Mr. Dwarika is amazing. Math has never been my strong suit but I loved his class. His passion for teaching shows and I will always appreciate that I took his class.
Good teacher, clear in his lectures, and fair in his grades. He's firm, but you know what to expect from him. If you do the odd numbered HW (optional, not required) you'll pass with an A. I had 100s on all my tests except one (97%) and on the final, I got a 96.6% instead. Easy A class if you do your part. Show your work on tests for partial credit.
I really enjoyed his class. As someone who struggled with math, it was nice to have a teacher that explained the material well. Just do your homework, study, and you'll do fine on the tests. I made an A, but I really had to work for it. He is one of the best math teachers I've had, and I highly recommend him.
I hated math before I had his class and now I love it. Amazing professor who really knows how to teach. He's comical, beyond intelligent, and an overall nice guy. I took him for 3 math classes in a row and am planning on taking him for 2 more.
He was a good teacher, although he taught 3 sections in one lecture. If you are struggling in math, probably not the one for you since he goes so fast. He assigns a ton of homework but only checks for completion. Skipping class is not an option but he does post all the notes online. He is not afraid to kick you out if you disrespect him.
Great professor. By far the best math teacher I've had. There is a lot of homework from your workbook, but it's required for all mat1033 classes at DSC. As long as you asks questions, do your homework, and study you will pass.
Will change what he tells you on his whim. Tells you one thing, does another. Tests and quizzes are very hard
This professor was hands-down amazing. He didn't leave one bit of information out, and thoroughly explained how to work problems out. He added in how equations are used in the real world. Has lots of homework in an accelerated class, but it makes you fully know the subject. Exams are long, but easy.
He explains everything in extreme detail, without missing a thing. He usually posts his notes online on the same day of the lesson. He goes over the review with the students and always makes time for questions. I took Intermediate Algebra with him, which is an extremely easy class, and scored 100% on almost all the tests. Great teacher!
Great professor!!! He is very detailed in his lectures and makes sure that everyone knows the material! His tests aren't hard at all. The homework assignments are long and required for a grade but they make sure you know the test material. Chooses easier questions for tests. Always replied to emails right away and has great office hours!
Dr. Dwarika is great only for those who are very good in math. Homework is optional, but DO IT if you wanna pass the class. During the lecture, he explains only examples from the book. But on the test you will get anything from the homework, and they are a lot harder than the lecture problems. If you take him, be ready work a lot by yourself.
He's a really nice guy a very good teacher and explains things very efficiently. Attendance is important to him as well as homework. He's a really laid-back Professor but he does not like it when he feels the class does not care or is not giving 100% effort. If you work hard the class will be effortless for you and you'll enjoy his class.
Prof. Dwarika isn't the best teacher. He isn't as clear as he could be when giving lectures. Pre-calc is definitely harder than trig. He gives 4 projects that are around 10 questions each, 10 online quizzes, and 4 tests. Definitely study for his tests, possibly get a tutor. He assigns homework from the book, but he never checks on it or grades it.
dwarika is a great professor. would recommend to any engineering major. a little tough, but only because he actually wants you to be ready for calculus.
Doesn't help with understanding problems, very dry and quiet.
Get ready to do a lot of learning on your own. The professor does not cover all of the material from the tests in the lectures, so expect to fully read the textbook and be sure to find yourself a tutor early in the semester. Professor also promises extra credit but doesn't actually give it to you. I would not recommend him.
I took two classes with this professor and he is amazing! Very clear class schedule, gives participation credit on test/quizzes. Easy to learn the subjects for the tests and gives a lot of great advice and help when needed. Would definitely recommend for any math course especially higher level.
Very interactive and easy going
Awesome,best professor i ever had! he didn't go to fast he taught everything very thoroughly and never hesitated to answer a question no matter how stupid it was. hands down best professor EVER!
Hands down the best professor Ive had so far. He makes math simple, and thats coming from someone who has always hated it. He will anwser all of your questions and respects those who actually put effort. Show up to class and try your best and you will find yourself succeeding in this class.
Do not take Robert Dwarika, he will make you feel like the most idiotic thing to walk the earth if you dare ask him a question in lecture. You will have to pretty much teach yourself any class of his you take, he is absolutely no help. Thank god for the ASC or I would not have passed.
Straight forward STA2023. The videos assigned in Pearson Lab were a bit lengthy but a quick google search + YouTube helped me find more to the point clips. Don't buy the more expensive TI-84 as the TI-83 works fine. Whenever I had an issue with the work I found Robert Dwarika answered the phone or replied and was super friendly and knowledgeable.
very good prof, class gets a little hard but hes so good at what he teaches and hes very nice and helpful
hands down one of the best math professors i've ever had
He was easily the best math professor I have ever had. If you have to take college algebra, I seriously recommend Dwarkia. I am not good at math and he helped me understand it so much better than anyone ever has.
I suck at math so if you are taking trig because why not, don't. He is very nice but kind of mean if you are not the smartest kid in class. If you are good at math, go for it. If not, he prob is not the best teacher for you. Tests come from textbook. Quizzes based on chapters tested on. Optional homework. 4 projects, I got 100 on all.
Best math prof! He relates material to everyday life. Tests are from the textbook. Quizzes a bit hard but not too bad. Explains things in several ways and allows you to choose which one you like. If you don't understand he takes the concept back to middle school level. Don't interpret this as him calling you an idiot! He's trying to help, it works.
He's obviously very smart and good at explaining the material. There are a few group assignments worth a big part of your grade. The tests are fair; he doesn't put any surprises in. If you pay attention in class you'll be fine.
His pre-calc class is wonderful! I love his lectures. He is very knowledgeable and kind. I do know a few people struggling though, so I know he's not for everyone. Group projects are easy enough and tests aren't impossible to pass, just study and do homework. He also replaces your lowest test score with the final and offers extra credit.
I was not a fan of his teaching methods. While I can give him props for at least trying, his way of explaining things just confused those who didn't get it even more. If you're already competent in Math, then he can be a fine teacher but once you don't get it, it turns into a never-ending rabbit hole of going in circles with questions.
He is the best professor i have ever taken for a Math course. Took him online and he was always available if you needed him. He responds quickly to emails and is very understanding. There is lots of home work and quizzes when you take the accelerated course but he makes everything go smooth. Highly recommend taking him.
Best professor I've ever had. It's obvious he loves his job and his students.
Loved taking this class, way better and easier than statistics! Stay on top of your assignments youll be fine!
I can't recommend it, I would highly recommend not taking his course. Goes down with weird explanations and analogies that make absolutely no sense and sometimes have no relevance to the topic. Tends to make things much harder to understand. Makes many mistakes while teaching. Even he said in one class he shouldn't be teaching this course.
Material was hard, but he made it fun. Made us answer our own questions so we'd learn, and he'd show us how the material's used in real-world situations. Four tests (lowest grade dropped), three projects, several untimed homework quizzes, and a final. Come to class! He will explain things and answer questions far better than the book!
I never been a great student in math so I'd reach out for tutors and classmates He makes you feel like you are dumb and embarrasses you. He stated he "doesn't work for free unless we pay him $45 dollars an hour each" and that he "has life outside of class". He makes a lot of unnecessary and harsh comments. Not a understanding teacher. Very Rude.
He is a great professor and gives life lessons within the lectures, but if you are not strong in math, this course is challenging because of all the tests that make up your grade.
Professor Dwarika is worst professor. Not a single help with Math. I pass this class with Academic center's tutor help. Has a lockdown browser set up. Do not care about students effort or someone die. For hospital reason I missed test he suggest withdraw when I had more than 95. Based on uncomplete test I got final grade, which is very unfair.
NOOOO. The discussion posts and projects are worth so much and it's hard to get a 100. I got a 75% on a discussion post and 80% on project 1 despite getting a honest 100 on every assignment and it brought me to a 94. Awful with grade security. My feedback was super vague. DO NOT TAKE
Do not take this class. got 100's on almost all assignments and test, very few exceptions. The discussion posts and projects however? Nope. 50's or 70's. Was given little to no explanation why besides "Factored wrong' but i asked on reddit if i was right and was told i was. Also office hours are monday and tuesday for like 2 hours so :/
The course was super easy online but the tests do weigh very heavily on your grade. 100 pts for each chapter test and 200 for the final exam out of a total of 1000. Best advice would be to do all the homework as cushion and try hard to score highly on the tests. also he responds quickly to emails. good luck!
I had issues with the first chapter test which was out of my control - professor unlocked it for me as many times as needed until the issue resolved itself. He responds fast to emails about hw and offers resources to help. He genuinely cares about the success of his students and it shows. The tests look just like the hw so make sure you do those!
He is a teacher who verbally assaults his students. instead of helping he laughs and makes jokes when you cant understand anything to belittle you in front of the class.
He is my favorite math professor! I've taken him for all my math since I started my degree. He is very understanding and is VERY willing to help. He will not move forward in the lecture until everyone understands
Took this professor for MAC1105 and the tests were not that bad. Doesn't assign homework but recommends it. Lectures are very boring, before our final exam he would not review anything. Doesn't answer emails.
Do not take this course online, only sign up if you are a person who is exceptional at math in general. Dwarika is not helpful, nor responsive in the slightest, I would suggest you get help from either him on his office hours and/or tutors on campus, hope this helps!
I really enjoyed this prof. I had him for every math class (by choice). Math can be overwhelming but he wont move on till you understand just make sure to speak up! very caring and funny man
Would never take his online trig class again. Provides zero of his own instruction, and the only resources provided is the online textbook and Pearson videos for each section that maybe helped with one or two questions from a 20-30 question section. Exams are weighted extremely heavy. Heard he's better in person but online was a nightmare.
The prof. makes it clear that this is an online course, videos are provided to help. He is not a tough grader at all for projects or discussion. Participation is most important and he makes that apparent!
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
57%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Improving
+0.34 avg changeRatings by Course
MAT
5.0
(1)COLLALGSTATS
5.0
(1)MAT002
5.0
(1)MAT18
5.0
(1)MATH05
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MATH19
5.0
COLLALG
4.0
MAT24
4.0
MAC1105
3.8
MAT0002
3.7