Hes wonderful to be around. He teaches in a way that lets students be creative and encourages positivity.

He uses a lot different ways to help kids succeed, and a lot of ways to help boost grades. During class he goes over both concepts and examples, and is super willing to answer any and all questions. As long as you are paying attention in class and do your homework, this class is really interesting and fun.

I really don't understand all the negative reviews about Sandi, because he's such a caring professor and if you go to his office hours he's willing to help you. However, there's a lot of homework, his lectures were kinda confusing, and he gives out random unrelated essays. Just do the hw and you'll be fine and the BOOK is VERY helpful.

Sandi is one of most caring profs I have ever met. He really truly wants u to succeed. Where he goes wrong is, he often explains things conceptually and doesn't integrate examples into his lesson till the end, so u end up confused sometimes. Tests r similar to review. They r 3 essays, which are super easy and boost ur grade. HW online, free book.

If you are someone who wants to solve a few practices problems before exam, do the review, miss lectures, and just hope the homework boosts your score, don't take Sandi. But wait, if you want to LEARN HOW TO THINK like Mathematicians do and really learn the concepts of Calc 1, especially if you are going to take Sandi, then take him.

Not for someone looking for an easy A, gotta work for it. If you're a math major or genuinely interested you'll enjoy the class as much as I did. Challenges are named that way for a reason, gotta really work the brain muscle and think big. Formulas and how they work are explained and if you pay attention it will all make sense right away.

His class was very interesting. He uses a different teaching style than most teachers which is much more interactive and interesting to me. His class was not really easy, but it felt more like we learned the material rather than memorized it. Very good prof, there were times when... dare I say... I had fun in a calculus class.

Sandi wants you to succeed and will always offer extra help, if you ask for it. He is very kind and you can tell he really enjoys math. The homework and daily work definitely didn't prepare me for the 5 tests that we had. Don't take this class if you don't want to work. Also - the final isn't take home anymore :(

I can bet you that Sandi will be different from any math teacher you've had, in a good way. His teaching method is unique, and makes math engaging and interesting. His tests, "challenges", are challenging and will push you to think outside the box. He offers many extra credit opportunities an 'A' is totally manageable. Would take again.

Study early on and consistently or be prepared for a stressful quarter. Tests are all or nothing score wise which is good&bad. There are multiple chances to earn back points on tests which is really nice. Sandi is a great guy, get to know him and go to office hours for help. Ask questions he will help. Do the extra credit!

He is genuinely a very sweet and nice guy. The course itself is very challenging and his pronunciation might give you some challenging time, but I've learned a lot from him. I still don't get how I got A- doing terrible on his tests and quizzes. He likes students who are trying hard and ask lots of questions so visit his office hours!

Sandi is a super nice professor. his curriculum certainly takes an adjustment period since it is very different from a traditional class, but it really helps you learn and he is always taking feedback from students to improve his class. make sure to be very communicative in this class with prof and your peers, as it is the best way to succeed.

Once in a lifetime human. First A I've ever gotten in a math class. Sandi uses a more modern curriculum structure called Mastery Learning (search "mastery based learning explained" on youtube). In short, made Calc actually make sense, even for someone AWFUL at math and w/ ADHD. I actually care for/understand math now. Sandi is simply amazing.

After taking both Calculus 2 and 3 from Sandi, I can confidently call him one of my greatest inspirations. He is passionate about his subject and uses innovative methods to help student really learn the material, instead of just memorizing it. The grading system works with the student; effort in, grades out. As long as you try, you'll love Sandi.

Math 153, is a tough course. If you actually want to learn math you take this Professor, not only do you learn Calculus 3 you learn the gaps you have accrued in math from all your past courses and you can begin to find them and fix them. If you just want a passing grade because you are not serious about math, take someone else, you wont pass.

He's an awesome guy! Very funny and fun person to be around. I struggled in his classes sometimes, but he was always nice about it. He's a great person and a great professor. I recommend you take him!

Alternative and forgiving grading system. Great teacher, always willing to discuss math topics in discussions and optional class meeting times. You have to pay attention and apply the knowledge you learn; the questions on the test require more original thinking than the homework.

Professor Xhumari is a great and cared professor. His grading system is different, but it will lessen your stress about the tests. However, the test is difficult, and you need to practice with the resources he gives outside of homework to do well.

very confusing grading system and syllabus, but once you figure it out things go pretty smoothly. participation is a pretty big part of the class, but it was essentially self-graded with really easy tasks to get points. tests were around once every two weeks, with group tests as well; but tests are essentially open-note and retake-able

I'm usually not inclined to leave reviews for professors, but Prof. Xhumari inspired and brought out a love of math that no previous math course or professor has. His grading scale is tricky to figure out, but his criteria are forgiving and fair. Highly recommend taking this course, he's an infectious teacher and a great professor.

I can't believe those who gave Sandi a low score! He is def the BEST! His way is so cool that you can choose whatever learning method suits you the most. For every core concept of the course, you have multiple entries to make it perfect. He gave feedback whenever you need it and is absolutely one of the most caring professors! Sandi is worth 5.0!

The first weeks with Sandi are rough as you decode his syllabus and alternative course structure. Once I did, it was smooth sailing, and I learned more in his class than any math class before. He gives you readings, videos, and exercises to learn each concept, and you can choose what works best for you.

BCs most caring professor. Sandi creates a class where you get out what you put in. The grading may seem confusing because its new but if you put in the effort to learn it, its actually straightforward and rewards you for trying to learn. Everything was open book but the questions were tough. If you care about your learning, take Sandis class

Mr. Xhumari is a super nice and dedicated teacher. I liked the test structure. I saw many other comments saying the tests were all or nothing. That's true. However, you have MULTIPLE attempts. He even lets you make revisions if you make minor mistakes. I highly recommend asking Sandi for help as he explains topics really well.

Sandi cares about his students and the material. There are 4 challenges with 4 attempts each, all or nothing. He sometimes allows for corrections. The tests are meant to be easy if you know the material but hard if you don't because he wants you to really learn. The alternative grading system is hard to understand but is lenient overall.

Sandi is a very responsible professor who always tries his best to make his students learn more, which means that his workload will increase as well. He is very passionate about teaching. It was a little confusing at the beginning of the quarter, but it will get better later. I have to say I have learned a lot more in his class.

These reviews of prof xhumari, are a little exaggerated. Yes his tests are all or nothing, and loads of hw. But they aren't outrageously difficult. He does not have lectures, but his office hours are very helpful. Hes kind, fair, & really puts a lot of effort into his class. This class is manageable, but take a light load with him.

YOU WILL BE OVERWHELMED BY THE SYLLABUS, BUT DON'T QUIT. It's a strange setup, but you get used to it after the first few weeks. The main thing you gotta worry about are the challenges, but they're not impossible if you actually pay attention to the hw. Definitely make a class group chat and go to office hours. The workload is pretty heavy.

I really dont get why people dont like Sandi. He is literally one of the best math teachers in BC. He has a unique grading style that reduces stress a lot by having 4 opportunities to retake any of the quizzes. He also gives all the quiz questions and answers from 4 previous quarters. Amazing teacher who is very passionate about math!

People are over hyping the challenges. Learn content. Even if you don't know how to solve the challenge you can get the answer by using Wolfram Alpha 90% of the time. Course is self taught which sucks. Key to success is do practice challenges so you get a complete on the first attempt of every challenge. Attempts scale in difficulty so this is key.

Dr. Xhumari has a good system for these hybrid courses, even if the material is tough. A lot of people don't seem to get that you ARE going to have to learn by yourself and that there WILL be homework and tests because this is a college calculus course, given his lenient stance and many chances if you know how to learn by yourself you'll be fine.

Sandi really helped me struggle through a tough class (Calculus 2) and get a good grasp on the content. I came to office hours frequently and he would often spend the whole time there answering my questions. He teaches you how to be successful in any class through his unique processes. He is empowering and knows how to push you to make you better.

Hes pretty kind, though his syllabus may seem to be very sophisticated (I took almost 4 weeks to figure out what was even happening) but as long as you fully read and understand his grading guidelines and stuff, you'll be fine. He has 4 grading criteria, individual and group challenge, learning engagement, and homework points all graded seperately.

All these reviews are off puting imo. If you actually try in the class and read the material thoroughly you'll get a good grade. His grading format of challenges versus tests is much nicer for the student and in the end its easier to get a good grade bc you have multiple attempts for a topic. I recommend him. These reviews aren't accurate

He allowed the use of computers and internet in his class. Half of the people including myself were watching YouTube videos for help during the tests. He gives you multiple attempts and if you look at the previous tests he posts, you get a decent idea of the test. Would recommend. His unorthodox grading rubric once you understand it is very good.

Make sure you understand that you have to get 80% on homework assignments with a bunch of retakes, pass 4 tests with 4 attempts, group challenges are easy since you do the same tests just with a bunch of others who can help you so no need to worry there, and participate in discussion each week and that is it.

He doesn't have ANY lectures, so you need to self-study everything in the class. Many people say that his grading or syllabus is complicated, but it is easy to understand when you actually take the class. He is a tough grader, but he also gives students a chance to fix the problem. In general, he is a caring teacher, and I would retake his class!