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Reviews (89)
Excellent instructor! Makes sure the majority of the class undestands the material. He's funny, active, and helpful.
Excellent Instructor. He's an extremely enthusiastic instructor. He's always ready and willing to explain every aspect a problem.
He's very helpful and dedicated to his students. A man who deserves the highest respect for the effort he puts into teaching a normally confusing and difficult subject. Entertaining and pesonable personality while teaching. Not easy but if you make a seri
Awesome math teacher! I'm really weak in math but he teaches so everyone will understand. He is positive and very helpful. I wish he was teaching math 11.
The man has great patience for us math students who don't quite get it the first, second, or third time!! Amazing math teacher! I highly recommend.
i took both of this guy's math classes. he rocks. he is very good at what he does. he is very humorous and has never snapped at anyone. love, ante. PS. being tired, I fell asleep in his class and learned the math in my dreams. NOW THATS GOOD TEACHIN'!
this dude kicks major ass. he is helpful to those who dont understand math very well, take this teacher
Take a dry subject like math and add Ron Nicoletti and you get a good reason to keep going to class. He made the subject fun and understandable...I'm so disappointed that he isn't teaching trig...
I learned ho love math every sence I took his class. He is the BEST!!!!!
He's a great teacher. Very nice and fair. Has a great humor, cracks jokes all the time, it makes u enjoy going to class and he tries to keep it interesing. Best math teacher i ever had n i hate math. Got an A in both classes. U just gotta put some effort
This teacher helped me understand math with ease and he was very funny and helpful.
This is the BEST math teacher ever!!! For anyone who hates math, take this teacher. He'll make u understand anything. He's soooooooooooooooooo nice and funny. it's an easy class as jus do the homework. I got an A for 101 & 105.
If you are or aren't a math-brain... it doens't matter. Nicoletti has it goin on! He can keep the attention of the ones who catch on fast, but more importantly he has an uncanny ability to make math fun and easy to those of us who aren't math brained! You won't regret taking any class from him!
He is one of the best math teachers i've ever had. He explains things so that you understand them. His quizzes and tests are extremely fair. I failed math 101 twice, and then took him and finally passed with a B! He's is AMAZING..and funny!
This guy saved my life. I was taking forever to pass math and if it weren't for Nicoletti, I wouldn't have! He's a really great teacher--very clear and amazingly helpful. Try not to miss class though, you can get lost pretty fast.
Cool Guy...
He is a great teacher. He takes his time to explain things. If you are good at math, you'll get bored, if you are not, you will be after this class. I just wish he tought 105 and Statistics as well...
What a great teacher. I had struggled through math my whole life and feel like I am starting to understand how to do it. I would take a class with Mr. Nicoletti every quarter if I could. His way of explaining math is wonderful and he takes the time to make sure that everyone understands. Best math teacher at De Anza.
nicoletti is such a great guy.. i hate math.. but he gave me the confidence and knowledge to do well in the class.. open note tests and drops lowest grade of quiz and test.
he never rushes and is always wiling to help. If you struggle with math like i do then this class is good for you!!
Mr. Nicoletti is the best math teacher at De Anza. His lectures are very easy to follow and he takes time to explain things if you don't understand. All quizzes and exams are open note, so if you show up and take good notes there is no reason to not get a good grade. If you have any problems with math, Nicoletti is the guy to take. He's fantastic.
Mr Nicoletti is the best math teacher that I have ever had, if not the best teacher that I have ever had. He makes math seem easy and if you do the HW you will be in great shape. Open note tests are easy also. I highly recomend Mr Nicoletti!
I am not the math type, but I loved this class. It was the first math class I have taken and can honestly say I understood all of the material. Nicoletti is a GREAT teacher, definitely take him if you get the chance!
Guy explains everything clearly, hes funny as well, it feels that he cares, he helps the strugling people even when they ask dumb question, guy is very patient and is alwais in a great mood and he knows hes stuff! Tests are reletivly easy i think based on things done in the class, he even allows to do tests with notebook, wow this guy is da bomb!
Really great math instructor. Knows his stuff incredibly well. Helpful and extremely clear on all materials. 4 tests/quizzes and 200 point final. Drops 1 quiz/exam that was lowest. Let you use notes for harder quiz/exam. No break for 2 hour class since it he ends about 20 minutes early. If he taught Stats, I would take again in heartbeat. No HW!!!!
Mr. Nicoletti is probably the best teacher I have ever had. I've always hated math, but he not only makes it barable, but FUN! TAKE HIS CLASS!!!
He's Awesome! Funny, nice, flexible, teaches clearly. Let's you use notes on tests/quizzes! I don't like math but he made class worth going to b/c I knew I would understand his lessons. Great teacher :-)
what an amazing teacher i've never seen before!!!!! logical and really easy to understand!!!! very patient to explain the problem eventhough students ask again and again!!! i hate math pretty much before!! but becuz of him, i wanna choose math class by him next quarter if it's possible!!!!!! u will love him if you take it, i promise!!!
he's GREAT! a highschool teacher from mitty part-time teaching @ deanza.. actually CARES about students unlike some profs. has a funny sense of humor and is very good at keeping your attention engaged. great at teaching! SUPER-CLEAR and always willing to help if u need more clarification. as long as u try, you'll pass with an A :)
Awesome teacher, you can miss every single class except for the tests, and you'll be okay, all you need to do is to actually study hard before the final, cause it's 200 points out of 600. he drops lowest exam and quiz, and you can use your notes on the final! But if you do actually plan on showing up, don't be surprized if you actually like it.
Mr. nicoletti is great instructor that i have ever had.he explains everything clearly and he cares about you.we have open notes and it is easy also.i highly recomend him. if you want to learn just take his class.
really, really nice. super cool and funny. he was like a grandfather. cared a lot about if you are struggling in the class. lets you take notes to exams and even the final. my of my best teachers. it was really easy to pass his class. take him!!! i would take him again.
The BEST math teacher I have ever had! His teaching skills are GREAT! Take this teacher if math does not come easy to you, he helps!!
BEST TEACHER. awesome lectures. Helps struggling students. Answers EVERY question & problem. Knows his Subject. FUNNY FUNNY FUNNY! Damn, his class his funny! and his explanations are one of a kind! FUNNY and CLEAR!
I swear, I think I LIKE trig. Prof. Nicoletti always always answers questions and he explains it soo cleary. He actually MAKES math fun and I've never enjoyed it so much in my entire life!! I actually got A's on my tests!! 4 midterms and 4 quizzes..he drops the lowest one. Extremely wonderful math teacher, take him! you will actually like trig!!
Probably the best math teacher I've ever had, and easily the best at DeAnza. The class still being full at the end of the quarter speaks for itself. He answers ALL questions, and is very clear and detailed with his explanations. I can't recommend this guy enough. My only complaint would be that he doesn't teach any more classes beyond trig!!!
Professor Nicoletti, is awesome, the material was mostly review for me, but he explained it better than the first time i had learned algebra. go to class, and you'll do well.
Awesome guy, the best math teacher I've ever had. I'm in 114 now, and looking back, I realize how good he really was at explaining concepts all while making it interesting too.
Easy going personality. Makes Math seem fun and simple. Highly recommend him! Especially if you have trouble with math in general. Be sure to do the daily homework even though it is not collected. Drops your lowest quizz and replaces your lowest exam score with final score (if better). Overall 10+
He is the best teacher ever, first time in my life i enjoyed math. He helps any time you need it. he is funny and patient to explain anything.
This guy is a great teacher. He keeps it fairly simple and will go over things many times if needed. He's got a cute sense of humor and is a very cool guy. He teaches at high school full-time, so you can tell he is used to dealing with distracted teenagers. I would take him again in a heartbeat! I definitely recommend him. Show up for class=A
He actually truly cares and WANTS his students to do well. I HATE math but he made it bearable. Very clear with what he wants on the tests. Also, he's kinda hot in a really strange way...I don't know why?
EASY TEACHER. EASY CLASS. It's simple, basic algebra. The lectures are boring but you can understand the material easily. Quizzes, tests, and final is easy easy easy! Recommend the teacher. He's really chill, cool, helpful, and easy. Easy A. No textbook, you learn everything through lecture and do homework through a software program.
TOO EASY. Comes from a high school so treats his students like them. No textbook. You don't even need to go to the labs.
This guys rocks! He's was the best math instructor in the Fall Quarter of 2008 at De Anza when the other decent teachers were on sabbatical! I'm retarded at math but he was able to help me overcome that obstacle! Highly recommended! I wish he taught MPS.........
Mr. Nico makes math easy and fun to learn! I would highly recommend him, trust me you wont be disappointed!
I took his class a few years ago and have been wanting to post this for a while! He is an awesome instructor! Very cool guy; funny, fun, smart.. etc. He's a full 5 stars!
Do yourself a favor and TAKE THIS CLASS! Nicoletti is such a kind person. He genuinely wants you to do well, and will do what he can to help you succeed. He teaches great, and makes the class fun. Great sense of humor and an awesome personality. I would DEFINITELY take him again, and I wish he did higher level math classes!!!
Took the enablemath course. He isn't hard nor easy. Gives quizzes every 2 weeks and tests but your allowed notes. Real cool and funny guy but also extremely helpful. After taking his class, I understood math so much more. Attendance is really helpful if your taking enable math course.
This guy is awesome. I have never enjoyed math but for some reason I loved his class and it all made sense. I found myself wondering why I had struggled with math before when he made it seem so easy. I took enablemath class and I enjoyed it even though I got lazy towards the end of the quarter. Very fun in class and helpful.
Makes math seem very easy. if it wasnt for mr nicoletti i wouldnt math would not have become my favorite subject :)
Mr. Nicoletti is an awesome teacher!! Always around for help when you need it and always willing to answer any questions for you.
NICOLETTI IS A GREAT REMEDIAL MATH INSTRUCTOR. IT'S SAD THAT HE'S THE ONLY GOOD MATH TEACHER AT DE ANZA FOR REMEDIAL MATH. UNLIKE SEKHON HE'S THE TYPE OF TEACHER YOU'D LIKE TO HAVE AND ENJOY ATTENDING HIS CLASS.
A brilliant math teacher and nice person! Very helpful, passionate and clear. Very easy quizzes and tests. He tries to get every student pass and also learn math in an easy way. I am not good at math, but I got A. No homework is turned in; no attendancy is checked. It's all your world! He makes feel good with math the first time. Respect you!
I do not feel he is as great as a professor as this rating says. He has no time for office hours and i felt that he was not willing to help me. I am very disappointed in my grade but if I had a little more help from him, i would have done better. I would not recommend this teacher at all.
Seriously awesome math class if math is your thing. I found his class refreshing and highly enlightening.
This teacher is honestly by far the most wonderful teacher I've ever had at deanza. He honestly cares about his students passing the class. Although class is mandatory, you really learn alot from his teaching, so you don't want to miss any of his classes. I actually loved going to his class because I finally understood math only because of him.
Highly Recommend taking Professor Nicoletti! The Best math teacher at DeAnza! He makes math fun, and is a natural teacher, great presentation skills. You can tell he cares about your success and cars a lot about math. A genuinely good guy...
Excellent instructor. Will endeavor to explain a topic until you understand, which is usually quickly due to his crystal clarity. High energy keeps class interesting. Homework is assigned for practice only, all points come from quizzes and tests, which are all scheduled. Easy grading drops lowest scores, attendance optional but advised.
He's laid back & funny.I would not take him again because he went through the material way too fast. He began new material and never reviewed for those who have not taken math in years, he said we should already know how to do this. I hate math and he did not make math any easier. He picks on students for answers. I personally did not like that
Very good teacher, he explained the material very well. Also between the homework assignments and the extra credit for getting tutoring he prepared the class to succeed. If you struggle with math he is the right teacher for you. Also it was much appreciated for him to give everybody a scantron for the final.
very good teacher. i dislike math alot, and with his teaching skills ive actually started to enjoy doing mathematics. Wish he taught more than one class!!!!
He is a good teacher. Personable and funny. I do agree that he does move fast. It's overwhelming for someone who is not good at math. But, he is pleasant to be around and there is no homework due. You MUST practice on your own if you expect to pass his tests though.
good teacher, explains his stuff well, lets you use notes on a test, helps you out, and drops your lowest test score
He is by far one of the best Math Professors I've ever had. He is very helpful, lets you use your notes on exams and Quizzes and drops your lowest score. You must study to pass the class.
You will learn a lot in his class. He explains all material in detail clearly & patiently. In every class you will learn something new. Don't miss any. Exams are all reviewed and covered in class. No surprises! He has a pleasant teacher character. God bless him now math is one of my favorite topics of study.
I TOOK HIM BACK IN FALL 2010. AT THE TIME I DROPPED MATH 3 TIMES. NICOLETTI WAS MY 4TH ATTEMPT IN MATH 212 AND HE'S THE BEST MATH INSTRUCTOR I EVER HAD. IF I COULD PASS HIM ANYONE CAN. BUT I HAD TO UTILIZE THE TUTORING CENTER FOR EXTRA HELP BECAUSE THAT'S ANOTHER FACTOR OF MY SUCCESS. THANK U NICOLETTI!
It's simple. All you have to do is come to class, pay attention, take good notes; and you're good to go! He allows you to use notes on the tests and quizes so that helps a lot! He's pretty funny too which is always a plus!
He is probably one of the best math teachers I have ever had. Not only are his lectures easy to understand, but he makes them fun as well! You are allowed notes on all quizzes and exams so make sure you do practice problems and homework. Easy A in my opinion, he rocks!
TOOK him for my first math class at de anza so i didn't really know what to expect, but as long as you show up to class and take notes, it's fairly easy to follow along. he lets you use your notes. hes pretty easy going and will drop your lowest test score if you get a higher grade on the final.
This teacher is amazing. He is very efficient in his style of teaching. Class is well structured and lecture is clear. He shows you the easier way of doing certain problems but doesn't mind if you use other methods as long as you show work. His tests are refections of classwork and homework. He is helpful and very knowledgable. I highly recommend.
Professor Nicoletti is seriously the nicest professor on campus. He was always very helpful and easy to talk to. He goes over the material very slowly and clearly. If you've already learned the material, it might be a little redundant and boring but he explains it very thoroughly nonetheless. Likes to pick on students sometimes. Highly recommend!
GREAT Teacher. Take him. Cant explain how good he is. doesn't collect hw, open note tests quizzes
I too this class my very first semester and failed I was very hesitant on taking it again scared I wasn't going to pass but this professor made math so much easier and clearer then other teachers I have taken in the past he also lets you use your notes on exams and quizzes and he is beyond helpful take him!!!!
he honestly expects way too much. tryna slam 9 sections in one week is way too much. you cant expect your class to pass when u barely review each section one time. smh
You need to know that I made an account on Rate My Professors because I just HAD to rate Mr. Nicoletti: He's an AMAZING teacher! He's thorough with all his problems that he writes on the board, never skips a step, and CLEARLY explains how to solve the problem. He doesn't take attendance but he gave out assignments everyday due next class.
Prof. Nicoletti is a great teacher. Seems intimidating at first, but is actually pretty funny and helpful. Pay attention to how quizzes, worksheets and exams work! He gives you lots of opportunities to do well, honestly, you just need to put in effort. He lets you use your notes on quizzes, exams and even the final which was huge for me!
Professor Nicoletti, helped me break free from my fear for math. He's a really great math teacher, he teaches step by step in a easy way. Take notes while you're in his class cause it is your strongest assets for your quiz, midterm, and finals.
To be honest This is my second day in his class and I can see its am easy A because he's rules and the way he grades and teach is easy as hell. Just take notes for your own good to pass tests. No hw requires! Would take it again for my math 114
Excellent teacher you WILL NOT regret it. Be sure to raise your hand if you are stuck on a question; he will stop to make sure you understand. He also helps outside of class in the math lab next to the planetarium.
I had him to be my teacher for this spring quarter. His class is easy going. All you need to do just take every note that he was talking about in class and you can use this for test or exam. He will let you open note on every test and exam.
Man I miss Prof. Nicoletti so bad. He does EVERY SINGLE problem step by step to avoid confusion. Good guy and ready to help in the math tutorial center if needed. I wish he taught more math classes.
He's a great professor! He'll go over a problem until you really understand it. He's patient & kind. You will need the textbook because the hw will be from it. Quizzes and exams are the things you practice through hw. Do your HW and you will pass. Drops lowest quiz and exam.
One of the best teachers I've had at De Anza so far! I really hate and struggle with math, but this class was pretty easy for me. Basically, if you show up to every class and take notes (test/quizzes are open note), you will definitely pass the class with at least a B!
Really straightforward professor. Go to lecture everyday, ask questions, study a bit, you'll do fine. His test questions are really reasonable and he let us take a few quizzes open note when he could tell we didn't cover material thoroughly enough. Highly recommend his class.
He's the best. I had 41 and 42 with him. his tests or quizzes are very similar to what he teaches in class. he goes over every problem step by step to avoid confusion. He's always in tutoring center and willing to help his students. Definitely take with him, if you have a chance.
Great guy. Really clear about whats on tests and gives study guides occasionally. Homework isnt mandatory but hell go over any problems you have. Grades are really test heavy tho since theres no homework or extra credit
Well prepared for each class and knows the material very well. Professor Nicoletti makes math enjoyable and easier to learn with his lectures. For people like myself that are bad at math I recommend this professor.
He is a super nice professor than I thought! His lecture makes us clear. I've already learned some parts, but his teaching style makes me convinced. If you are in waitlist and you cannot get add code, you should plead him. He allows us to bring identities sheet which is formula. His lecture is well prepared, and tests come from his lectures.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
62%
Textbook Required
82%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
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-0.21 avg changeRatings by Course
212
5.0
(1)101105
5.0
(1)105101
5.0
(1)MATH105
5.0
(9)ALGEBRA105
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MATH210
4.0
101105
3.0
MATH101105
3.0
MATH051
3.0
MATH214
3.0