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MAT117 - 1.0 rating“Only take this professor if you're very competent in math and already have a preliminary understanding of statistics”
MAT117 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
70%
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Reviews (117)
Has to be one of the easiest professors at pace, but has an accent
Reviews tests, puts notes on board, great grader!
Explains very well, no HW, tests are straight form the notes.
Very easy grader. Nice person
you can hardly understand what he says and his test are very hard.he tutors tho
No textbook to buy for class (Save yourself $100)
strong foreign accent, but he is nice
Detailed notes..Exams long and fair but are based solely on notes!!!
very nice and helpful...exams are fair...
Expalins everything! A little hard to understand- but tests are easy
he is awesome,......he teaches great and tests are fair....he is a great grader!
THe BESt Professor!
good teacher, explains well, wants you to do well
As long as you study your notes, you can pass easily.
great professor, easy and lets you out early everytime
don't need a text...just follow his notes and get an easy A
Great Professor. Explains well & wants you to understand. Take him in summer.
ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC! HELPS WITH EXAMS, REVIEWS EXCELLENT, TEACHING EASY.
He's the best. Tells u what 2 xpect on x-ams, ez A with notes. Don't need text.
FABULOUS, EASY, A LITTLE ACCENT BUT GREAT NOTES. TAKE HIM!!!
He will make you understand and learn. Definately give it a whirl
Great professor, real asset to Pace University
FABULOUS, NO MISTAKE IN HIRING THIS PROFESSOR. VERY UNDERSTANDING
hard to understand and read his writing,easy work, no textbook needed,nice man
Great professor. No book is needed, writes everything on the board.
Knows his material & can teach, Excellent Professor
Best prof Ever!!! Easy A
I found his tests difficult. He's a good teacher, just a shi** load of material
very hard to understand. strong accent! you have to really listen.......
very very very hard exam! i studied and got a C
He's so cute! i want him to be my grandpa. He helps a lot on the exams. even though he gives lots of material, if u go over it, its not hard to understand. gives the formulas and everything on the tests... a little hard though, just study
Good professor.. study for tests.. nice man.
Great Prof. Explains if needed,I took him in summer, no textbook needed, only study from notes, very pleasent and helpful, Easy A, just come to class.
He is a great professor! very Helpful.
Take him for mat 117...Great professor! He teaches extremely well, has a clear mind(unlike many prof.) and is very kind and funny. No textbook needed, just study from the notes.
Take him for this course. He explains everything in detail and he tells you before hand exactly what to study for. If you do your hw and your study class notes carefully then you will have no problem in getting an A. Make sure he knows your trying.
The most nicest and sweetest man ever. Great professor, will make you learn and the material will stick in your head forever. The way he explains the material will make you well prepared for other courses in math and finance. Definitely take him!!!!!!!
He has a terrible accent which made it difficult for most most students to comprehend. The exams were too-time consuming and irrelevant to the classnotes he'd gave us. Whoeever commented that he's easy is disillusioned. STUDY and drink coffee!!
Prof. Sidhom is the best prof on earth. I dont know why some stupid people say he is hard and that you can not understand him. You will understand him if you want to do well. The stupid students that get lower then a B are just jack ASSES!
Not an easy course but the professor is very helpful and teaches well
I had him two years ago and he still remembers my name and the place I sat in class...He's an awesome professor, helps you out during the exam if you to him with a question...TAKE HIM
dont believe these people they all lie. This man gives you 12pages of notes each day. If you ask him to slow down he refuses. He covers th whole book which most professors dont. If you like to take and study 180 pages of notes for an exam be my guest.ASS!
he isnt easy...u gotta work to get an A...
HE says u dont need book, but thats because u will copy it by hand anyway. HARD!! Pund u up the u know what hard exams, tests are nothing like reviews. Nice guy though (lotta good that'll do u) Good Luck!! oh and take him in the morning, he's less cranky
This guy is a horrible teacher. He might try to help you, but everything you need is in the notes. (notes which you can't freaken see or read!) He won't write bigger and he gets cranky really fast. Tries hard but fails at teaching QUICKLY.
Hard professor because he writes more then he talks and writes tiny. The font in my notes was bigger then the font on the board. AND HE WON'T WRITE BIGGER. He is just IMPOSSIBLE. Pick another professor.
HARD-Impossible to Understand, Cranky and bad attitude. Smallest and most terrible hand writing I have EVER seen. Even formula sheet on tests is tiny, and hard to read. I think my vision dropped after this class to a -6. TERRIBLE STAY AWAY
Anyone who thinks Sidhom is a difficult teacher doesn't deserve to be in college. The man couldn't make his course any easier. He gives you examples of the exact questions that will be on the exam and goes very slowly. VERY EASY A if you have a BRAIN.
I have always done terribly in Math. This guy is extremely easy and tells you exactly what will be on the test. I got an 87 on the midterm and could not be more happy. Very sweet guy, too! TAKE HIM.
Great teacher! I suck at math but Dr. Sidhom knows that people in 134 are not math majors and really tries to explain the material in a way you can understand.
He's not hard at all! He does give a lot of notes, but his notes explain the material better than the textbook! You can't miss any of his classes, cuz you won't understand a thing if you do. He tells you what tests will cover. Really nice! Got an A!
His style is old school european. Awsome professor. He really made a difference in my life professionally and personally. Good job professor!
Man.. Take this professor for your MAT 117 class. He is sooooo easy. But you need to listen to him very carefully, 'coz his english is not fluent. He'll give you extra credits if you do bad in the exams. Take him.!! don't waste time on other Math Prof
Excellent professor. He is very dedicated and fair. You will learn alot. (Don't buy the textbook - it's all in the class notes.) Thank you for a great class!!!
Good: NO Text Book BAD: Goes fast. so u miss 1 class and u get lost. Writes a lot of notes on the blackboard.
So far Sidhom is the greatest prof. in Math. Serious about the class. Very consistent and knowledgeable in his subject. Curves. Sometimes, early dismissal. Overall, the best asset in Math dpt. You will definitely learn from him.
He's extremely helpful and makes sure you get the work. You dont have to use the text (save some $) but you do get easy one question hw's. Three tests with four questions. If you ask he will go over any question. Sometimes gets mad when the class get noisy but he's okay. Good teacher.
great professor. gives lots of notes. if you go to class and write the notes, you have all u need to study for tests. he's very helpful
I'm so happy that Sidhom subbed for our class when Adams left. He makes kindergarteners understand the math he taught. LOTS of notes, but copy them, they'll help you better than the book so dont buy it. He's also very helpful. Thanks professor Sidhom for saving us from Willie Adams!!
He is one of the best professors at the University. With very little math experience, I was able to follow the class material and do well on his tests. Thank God for Dr. Sidhom
TAKE HIM! He is sooo understanding and although he gives you a lot of notes, they are very helpful. Ask him for help if you dont understand something, because he is very nice about that. Thanks Dr. Sidhom for saving us from Adams! :)
Everyone should take Sidhom. He may give a lot of notes, but that is what his tests are based on. He helps you if you need it. Just don't be afraid to ask.
dont take his if your math background is not the worst, you will feel so bored. he should not teach in a university or college, but a kindergarten. moreover, i dont think he knows math.
damn it
he is horrible!! he cant teach at all! His class is very hard. Attendance is a must. he gives standartalized tests. Since he doesnt make them, he dont teach what i on the test.AVOID AT ALL COSTS! P.S. I agree with 2 previous comments. There is no point to do so much work for a C.
very bad professor, but very good grader; dont take him if you need this course for your future, but strongly recommande him if you just need to pass this course or a good math grade. you cant learn math from him, but writing speed.
Prof may be unclear, but is very easy and explains everything thoroughly, tests are fair and clear, easy graded, reviews exactly what will be on the exam, Easy to get an A if you study for his exams.
NO ONE UNDERSTAND WHAT HE TALK ABOUT IN THE CLASS. HAND WRITING IS TERRIBLE. I LEARND NOTHING IN THIS CLASS.
Used weird pronunciation, bad time management, not interesting at all.
nice man, but horrible teacher... you can't understand what he's saying, writes at the speed of light, and don't you DARE be late to class... does review for what's on tests and exams, but they're really unclear... avoid if you can!
no one understand what he talking and writing. don't even think about taking his class.
Never used the textbook so don't buy it to save $$. Homework every week (which helps in the exam). Doesn't use powerpoint. Does chalk-talk which is very effective because you'll be able to follow the computation process. He's patient and he creates a non-threatening learning atmosphere.
He is awesome. He curves like 10-20 points so you always do good. He has an accent that can be hard to understand at times but he is always willing to help you through your problems.
hes a great prof. Understanding, and awesome. Take him!
Great Professor. You should not buy the book unless you want it for extra examples. He has a very strong accent but you get used to it. Great notes that relate directly to the exam. Very nice man. Take him.
great teacher...very helpful in class...knows wht he is teaching...dont need a text at all...gives excellent notes n explains them simultaneously...i feared stats before i took his class
Okay, I am not sure what the other students were talking about. I'm a good/hard working student and this is by far teh worst professor I've had in college. Does not put any effort into helping the students, no office hours, email so you as a student can't even reach out for help. NEVER ANSWER QUESTIONS FROM STUDENTS, PLS STAY FAR FAR AWAY.
Accent is hard to understand, Cant speak loud so very hard to hear him, handwriting is small and sloppy. overall good professor but just hard to follow, if you want to make the extra effort and try to teach this guy some english while learning math, go ahead
Very Good. I like his style and method of teaching. The school need more professors like him.
Has a very thick accent. Difficult to understand. Dont try to read his handwriting because its too small and illegible. He writes all notes on the board way too quickly. There is no textbook. His tests are based solely on his incomprehensible notes. Tests are long and difficult. He curves them but even with the curve, only about 5 ppl pass.
Good professor. I took this class in the summer and got a good grade. If you take this class during the semster and can't get a good grade i don't know what to say. There is alot of note taking the test are all based on the notes. Small 1-2 page paper that will help boost your grade. He explains all the problems. No office hours no email.
Yes, I agree with the last post on Page 1. I am an honor roll student, but because of this horrible man, I am still trying to make it back into Honors college. He is a horrible teacher/person/ and does not care for students at all. I absolutely dislike this dude.
Ignore the last comment below. Prof Sidhom is a sweet old man who does have a heavy accent but if you can get pass that this is the easiest math class you can ever take. He's extremely patient and makes his work easy to understand. I took him for both MAT 114 and 117. Anyone who has trouble in his class is an idiot. sorry but TRUE.
I personally liked him because he just gave notes which were exactly gonna be on the exams. Also, he does not use the textbook, which was really nice. However, at times, he wrote very small and it was all over the place on the board. Plus he has a very thick accent but you can succeed well if you know the notes well!
OK i am not D or C student and he gave me a D+ for a final grade which killed my chances for honors college. He gets cranky extremely fast which causes the students to do bad on tests. he didnt even give a review for the final!!! not to mention he has a thick accent and horrible handwriting!!! i only recommend if he is the last resort!
His accent is easy to get past. It's his grading system that is what will destroy you. He's a nice guy who'll help you, but it's very complicated & he makes everything a lot more complicated than it needs to be. On the other hand, when going over test answers, he is faster than Speedy Gonzalez. Take his as a last resort & you'll need tutoring.
The sweetest professor in Pace. In order not to get an A in his class... you would need to be completely brain dead! a D+ ? is this a joke...? haha
Overall a good professor. The ONLY bad thing is that accent but you can get past that. Hardly ever uses a textbook and everything is straight foward.
This guy is easy but you gotta review ALL notes before taking a test. Everything is straight forward. Attendance is mandatory because if you miss a class you miss A LOT! Overall a good class where you learn a lot and tests are whatever he reviews the class before.
Wow. This guy is pretty easy! At the start of the semester he looked hard but I ended up getting an A. Does not use a textbook. Gives you homework which is good for review. You have to go to class since he writes the notes down when class starts. Just review your notes and the tests are straight from your notes. EASY!!!!!
Really hate this teacher, doesn't give a lot of homework, but I didn't understand him at alllll. I ended up using YouTube to learn material, but it was too late by the time i found out about you tube. I really do not recommend him only people who passed in my class sat in the back and brought cheat sheets and cheated off each other.
This guy looks mean at first but he really does care for his students. When he sees you doing bad he will try to work your grade to your favor! Got an A by doing his homework. COPY his notes on the board and study them because it's the same things on the test!
Hands down a nightmare. He is nice as a person but he is a horrible professor as far as helping students understand the material. I had to withdraw from the course because he was not willing to work with me. He also is not clear of his own material and would not teach the class how to use statcrunch. STAY FAR AWAY!!!
sidhom was really tough, his tests were never easy but i think he was a pretty good teacher because i felt i could understand things
Great professor especially for being foreign, he may me hard to understand what he saids because of his accent but he wrote problems and answers thoroughly and reviews for exams
BEST MATH PROFESSOR EVER!!! He explains every detail in detail. Doesn't go on until every single person understand the material. Easy grader and a fare professor. What you learned in class is what you get on the tests.
Good professor, he's egyptian moderate accent, somewhat of a stern off putting attitude but is really straight forward with the material. LOTS OF NOTES. TAKE EVERY NOTE. Whole test comes from the notes. Absolutely no need for a textbook. Weekly hw usually takes 10 mins longest 30 mins. Highly recommended, esp. if you struggle with Math.
He is the best math professor in pace. He does have a thick accent but you don't need to understand what he says in class since he writes down what he says on the board. His class and tests are all step by step formulas. He walks you through every problem and makes sure you understand it. He is impossible to fail but you have to WRITE a lot of note
Doesn't allow students to ask questions. Doesn't thoroughly explain. No sympathy for students that were in the hospital or dealing with deaths making them still fully responsible to turn in homework and take exam and scheduled dates. Too much homework that doesn't contribute a great value in overall class grade. Terrible teacher. SWITCH OUT OR DROP
Horrible professor with such a heavy accent. Had no idea what he was talking about, and to top it off his handwriting was pure garbage. Statistics shouldn't be hard but professor sidhom made it extremely difficult. Passed with a B but it was a real struggle, I know more than half got below C.
The course seems difficult and overwhelming because of the extremely long notes that he writes on the board. However, once you MAKE An EFFORT to understand the problems , the class is pretty easy. Be warned, his tests are 8-11 pages, seriously.... Overall he is a great guy and he'll most likely curve if you show effort.
You will need a new notebook less than half way through this course. The guy writes non-stop notes and expects you to understand at the same time. Honestly, if math is NOT your strong suit stay away unless you want to ruin your GPA. Nice guy, horrible professor. Btw, the exams are 8 pages long (not exaggerating).
Incredibly rude, isnt willing to work with you. Class consists of writing consecutive notes, there is no explanation that goes with it.
The worst teacher I have ever met. His class was not clear at all
He has a really thick accent. Be ready to write a lot and he has terrible handwriting so good luck. His test are hard so be ready to study a lot. I would avoid him if possible.
This class is SUPER hard. No exaggeration. He has a really thick accent so you'll never know what he's saying. He writes TONS of notes and does not explain them unless you ask him to, even when you ask, you still won't get it. Also, he has terrible handwriting, so copying notes is even a struggle. Steer clear of this professor, please!
lots of hw, and 10 pages exam
He is a strict teacher, although he has lots of homeworks and heavy tests, he really wants students learn something.
Sidhom's accent is thick but you'll get used to it. He repeats himself a lot which helps! I promise he's not a bad professor! He gives weekly homework but it takes 10 minutes tops. Before every test he reviews the test word for word so you're prepared. He also doesn't make you memorize formulas. You don't need the textbook. I highly recommend him.
AVOID DON'T TAKE HIM
Only take this professor if you're very competent in math and already have a preliminary understanding of statistics.
The two average ratings you see above dont accurately reflect this professor. One of the worst math professors at pace
Professor Sidhom is the greatest professor of all time.
a professor who gets to the point immediately so we get out of class an hour early
Professor Sidhom is an incredible teacher. He lectures a lot and you will take SO many notes every class but they are all very thorough and easy to understand. He is very knowledgeable and will answer any question you have. He has a thick accent that will take a couple of classes to get used to, but it is not a problem. Easy A if you pay attention
Prof Sidhom is a very caring professor. He is the one who makes this class easier to understand. The midterms will be basically according to his notes. He is trying, he has an accent but it's not a big deal. Come on guys, it is math, it's all about the numbers. The best prof from the math department.
Theres lots of homework and excel assignemts but if you do them youll be fine. Very sweet and funnyyyy. Tests are hard so be prepared to study. Clear on what hes grading you on. Show up to class youll get points.
Class Info
Attendance Mandatory
100%
Textbook Required
70%
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Predicted Grade
A+
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104117
5.0
(1)MAT103
5.0
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5.0
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5.0
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C117
5.0
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4.0
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4.0
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3.3
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