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she cant teach... if you cant catch up with her lessons, she wont care about you, no matter what.
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She is TERRIBLE...first off, she has a thick accent, which makes it difficult for you to understand what she is saying, PLUS she doesn't understand the questions you ask!! she makes the topic harder than what it should be. Plus-she doesn't care!!!
I had to take this class twice just to pass it. The second time around, I got someone who spoke english and whom I could understand.
she is alright..i never did homework just listened closely to her luctures still have 2 weeks of class left (spring 2004) seem to be getting a b or an A not sure yet. but just listen to her lectures and ask all the questions u want she'llanswer & u'll pas
The accent is NOT a problem- very slight. Great teacher who loves what she does and is good at it. She wants you to pass if you put in as much effort as she does. DO THE HOMEWORK! ASK QUESTIONS! YOU'LL PASS!
shes an okay teacher. . . .you wanna pass do the homework. . .shes real strict off that. . .i got an B when i should have gotten an A. . . .i missed 4 classes so my grade was dropped. . .her accent isnt too bad.
dont take this teacher no matter what!
she might be able to teach algebra.but, she belongs teaching arithmetic. I took her for Calculus 2 and it was the worst decision I ever made...Dont take her!!!Don't say I didnt warn you....
DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER! English is most likely her second language, and she speaks decent english, but she needs to go back to teaching school. If you somehow manage to make it through this class you better be an A student. After you decode her language and finally understand what she is trying
She is a really good teacher who cares about give an effort.If you are lazy dont take her. If you care about learning she is highly recommended. Her accent is also clear.
Can't understand a word she says. Needs to take english classes or something! Learn the language before you teach it!
Over all she's not a bad teacher at all, but she is a hard teacher for sure.Homework is not very very important,just that some of the quizzes and tests might have homework problems.
Iloved taking her class. She is tough but fair.You need to aSK A LOT OF QUESTIONS to slow her down a little.
just a great teacher I've ever had before.Her accent is clear enough to understand, and fair.Class will be easy for you if you attend class everyday.You will learn something that you expected.A++
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She loves to give you homework and quiz you every week. She hase a slight accent but if you don't understand her just ask her to repeat or give another example. Those who didn't pass either loved to ditch class or failed to do the homework.
She has an accent, but its clear enough. Gives homework everyday, but it's to benefit you. You don't have to do it if you don't want to because she doesn't collect them- only the handouts she makes you do while in groups to prepare for the test. There's quizzes probably every other week. Most of the problems on the homework is on tests and quizzes.
She is the best teacher to prepare you for next math classes. She was recomended to me by the dean, & the things I learned in her class have given me an edge over students that took other teachers for algebra.She is misunderstood but genuinely cares about her students suceess.If you are serious about school take her class if you care about learning
do not take her for anything that has to do with any calculus. you will regret the decision for the rest of you life.
THIS TEACHER DOES NOT TEACH WELL. IF YOU HAVE A HARD TIME UNDERSTANDING PEOPLE WITH ACCENTS, THEN DONT TAKE THIS TEACHER. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND YOU DONT TAKE HER.
IF YOU WANT TO FAIL TAKE HER CLASS! I SWEAR... IM PRETTY GOOD IN MATH BUT SHE JUST MAKES THINGS WAY TO DIFFICULT THEN THERE SUPPOSED TO BE I SWEAR...HELLLLA HARD! TOUGH ACCENT TOO... ALL BAD WITH HER!
Do not take her unless you are really serious about math and can understand it. She grades unfair and favors some students a bit. I believe she cares about her students but is wayyyy to up tight about grading.
She's the WORST TEACHER EVER ! To take her class was the worst decision I ever made.
she is the worst teacher hands down. we had homework for a week and she didnt even tell us. also she is monotoned and very boring. she does not cover the material well AT ALL. this teacher is the worst teacher and I advise you to never pick her
I really enjoy Mrs. Zamani and her funny remarks. She makes class more interesting. It is not because she is critical but she is very blunt and sincere with where she is coming from. She has the student's best interest at heart... I wish I can have her again next semester. She is great.. I never loved math so much til' now
She tries very hard to do a good job teaching, but she's repeatedly forgotten to fully teach some parts that appeared on tests/quizzes. A fun but hard class.
Don't take this class...ever
I had her for math 251. She knows her stuff but she does not know how to teach. To make the class harder she puts material she hasn't even taught and expects us to learn it somehow. Avoid her at all costs. If you get stuck with this class, study every single day for hours if you want to pass. Getting an A is impossible, but good luck trying.
She really does need to go back to teachin school, her methods suck, plus shes the type of professor that wont help you. her class is not that hard, if you have prior calc knowledge. Although, her final is hella hard.
been in her class for a week, shes a nice and semi humorous teacher. can be very confusing in her teaching method. doesnt appear very organized.
Never Take this teacher. Rushes through the lecture because she says "there is so much to lear in so little time" but rushes so much that you dont learn at all. AWFULL
Good teacher, she knows her stuff. Yeah she can be really strict and she gives homework everyday, but it's only for your benefit. Just ask her for help if you don't get something, or go to her office. If you do the work, take notes and attend class, it's actually pretty easy to get an A.
she doesnt really know how to teach, she expects u to know alot of the stuff that she hasnt even taught. overal she is not ready to be a college teacher, she doesnt have an effective method to teach. SORRY IT IS WAT IT IS.
She knows her stuff, she just makes a lot of careless mistakes. Although she isn't the best teacher out there, at least she can teach. Calculus IS a hard thing to teach if you think about it.
She's a great teacher but needs more time, she goes thru all the different ways to solve a problem, cramming what should be a 2 hour class into 1. It's easy to fall behind b/c of all the info, and you'll need to get tutoring, b/c she doesn't waste time reviewing homework, the textbook is horrible,and Solution Man.garbage. Recommend for the twisted.
Went very fast paced throughout the whole semester, she tries to trick you in her test & homework questions, even the tutors couldnt figure out them. I highly recommend not taking her unless you are a VERY quick and easy learner. Take Evan Leach. Way better of a teacher.
She's funny and she teaches the class well. She expects you to do the homework even if its 10% of your grade. She wants her students to succeed and the only way is to actually do the work. She loud and clear, although she has an an accent. I hope she teaches math 252!
took her my first semester at skyline. got an 79.6 and she didnt round up. SUCKS
I like ms Zamani, she really wants her student to learn. You have to study for class because her quizzes and tests are really hard and can be really tricky. Do her homeworks and try to get good scores on the first few quizzes, since her math problems get more complicated. If you're not into serious studying, don't take her class.
So many people complain about Zamani, "she has an accent," "she grades unfair", "she's unclear," etc. But those are fortunately all myths (except for the first part). While she does speak w/ an accent, she explains the material with clarity. She wants you to do the hws and as long as you do the work, you'll pass w/ an A! I'm taking her for Math251!
Zamani expects a lot out of her students. If you make her, be prepared to do a boat load of homework. I think that is the hardest part to be honest. Her tests are reasonably fair... I would look for another professor though
EXTREMELY HELPFUL TEACHER. Do the homework, then you won't have to study for the quizzes/tests/finals no more (the questions are relatively the same) Got an A in her class without too much effort (but still LEARNED A LOT). The only thing I dreaded was using WileyPLUS. TAKE ZAMANI! =)
She is really easy. She gives a lot of examples an shows how to do each step. Either you're not listening or just an idiot not to understand her. Her tests are easy but I just wish she didn't care about attendance. I would have gotten an A if I went to class everyday but that's 10% of my grade haha.
I love her she cares so much about u the thing is that she just doesnt like ppl inwilling to learn
great teacher! she explains things extremely well! i learned a lot! her tests are hard and she is a picky grader but as long as you pay attention in class you'll be fine. she seems a bit intimidating at first but shes really nice. there is hw about twice a week, quizzes for each section and a test after each chapter. take her shes great!!
Attendance is not required, but coming in class definitely helps you succeed. I got an A, and without much effort. I am also not a big math whiz, but she made everything easier to understand. The quiz problems/items are basically the same ones that come out on her tests and final. Easy to understand, you learn a lot, and have a swell time. :)
Please do not take her class she is the worst teacher you can ever have. though she has a wonderful personalty she is really bad at teaching. if your taking her class DROP NOW!!!
She is OK on teaching. Her tests and quizes are not easy that much, but fair. A was not that hard. Some people are struggling in this class, because the concepts are not easy, not because she is bad at teaching. She is not perfect, but OK.
Made things very confusing, would often get confused by questions. If you learn math by plugging and chugging formulas. Pretty much skipped over the last section and put us very behind for the next course.
If you want to learn Algebra than Mrs. Z is the teacher for you. She is extremely helpful and basically has unlimited office hours. If she sees that you are putting in effort, Mrs. Z will go out of her way to make sure you understand the material. Its hard to not have success in her class.
This is not an easy class. If you are good in algebra and trig, you will definitely have a better time. She rewards students who work hard--if you put the work in and show up, you'll get an A. Also, remember that the Final grade replaces lowest test grade, and Mesa packets add points to this score--managed to raise my 85 to an A.
Beware. If you like to be self taught, then go for it. She writes textbook problems on board at 200 mph and then expects you to already know all the steps after 1 second of her reviewing it. If you like to be made fun of in public for asking a question, ask away. Her mantra,per her words in Russia you just have to figure it out on our your.
She is very caring and helpful. She made me understand math. She will reopen online hw. Make sure you attend classes or you'll be lost the next. Don't ever miss out on quizzes and tests. I enjoyed having her!
EXTREMELY GOOD TEACHER. Very fair. Gives lots of examples. Tests/quizes entirely based on in-class notes. Explains material very well (accent not hard to understand at all). If you listen and do the work,you WILL get a good grade and KNOW the material. She really knows and loves the subject and makes the class fun. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER.
Not at all good. She expects you to study everything by your self. Gives problems for tests and quizes from no where. Cannot understand a word she teaches. Teaches 1 problem from a section and gives you a ton of homework on the same day, expecting you to learn the rest of the section by urself. DO NOT TAKE HER.
Not an easy class but it is possible to pass. Simply build a sort of relationship and show your interest in the class and go to her for help immediately in her office hours so she can help you with what your struggling with and your weak points. Do this and study and you won't have a problem passing.
I have been in her class for one week. Honestly, she has an accent. Most importantly, her homework is not what she taught in her class! That scares me! Also, what she taught is not well organized and you have to study for something that you have to know but she didn't teach. Also, her syllabus rules are strict. Don't take her class
I droped the class yesterday. Her homework didn't match to what she taught in the class.She has 4-5 tests and one final. Each exam is hard and come from no where...I know this because I did her homework and realized that she expects us to know something that she didn't say...Don't take hers. If you love math,it helps. If you want credit.Don't.
Miss zamani is probaly one of the worst teachers at skyline. She is inconsiderate, and narrowminded. She treats her students as if they are in highschool. She doesnt teach she will quiz you on material you havent learned yet. Most of all her english is so bad that she will word questions in a way where they dont even pertain to work in front of u.
Professor Zamani is not a good professor. Sure, she can teach; but she spends too much time on the first 2 chapters, that she rushes the last 2 chapters. She gives Wiley hw, yet she does not know how to use the website itself. If you get a problem marked wrong when your solution is the same as wiley's, she will offer you a point but never give it.
SERIOUSLY, even if you love math, DO NOT TAKE ZAMANI. She cannot teach, she does not understand how to use Wiley (the online hw she gives), and she is a hard grader. She's slow with the easy material but rushes the harder material. We're in chapter 4 right now, which she says is the hardest chapter and she's just zooming through it.
I hate Zamani. The way she lectures, how she "helps" her students just doesn't cut it; even if you love math, this class is a pain in the rear. I learn more on YouTube and Khan Academy than from her. Her lectures are worthless and do not fully explain the materials in the chapters.
WORST TEACHER, do not take her class. She expects you to learn everything on your own. Her homeworks do not match to the stuff she taught in class. You have to refer other sources to learn and then do the homework. HORRIBLE TEACHER
A tough teacher if you are not motivated yourself. She respects you when you do your work, come to class and show that you are making progress, even if it is a little at a time. She will get to know you and help you. It is important to take this class seriously, get tutoring help and take advantage of her office hours. I got an A doing exactly that
This professor is the bad professor in skyline college
If you want to be challenged and become a better student, take Zamani. I transferred to UCLA this year as a Business Economics major after 2 years at Skyline and could definitely see Zamani being a professor here. She'll prepare you tremendously for the university level. Highly recommend here.
Her quiz and test are really hard and she expect you to do well.
Zamani is a nice person. However, the class/homework can be irrelevant to what we're learning which confuses everyone. She expects us to know the material when she doesn't teach it. We had a full class before but now at least 12 people have dropped because they have trouble learning. I do not recommend this class unless you NEED it.
Taking Zamani's class? GOOD LUCK.
Textbook doesn't help much and the notes only helped a bit. She is supportive and only wants you to succeed. Don't be afraid to go to her office. For more help with the class use the Learning Center, MESA, and Khan Academy.
Ms. Zamani only wants you to succeed! Math 190 was tough,you have to be motivated and willing to work hard if you want to pass the class! I recommend finding a friend in this class and working with them when it comes to homework if you don't get it. This class consists of online homework and quizzes, pop quizzes every week, and a lot of group work
Ms. Z is not a tough teacher like the other reviews claim. She is clear with what she wants. With math it's either you got it right or you didn't but some people expect to get credit for at least trying. Zamani makes you memorize things and helps you to really understand each trig concept. She definitely prepared me for Calculus. Highly recommend!
She is not as tough as what people are saying. Like any college class you need to put in the work to get the results you want. Make sure you take notes in class and study the notes because the tests and quizzes are very similar to the notes.
perhaps the most inspiring professor in all the math departments for all community colleges. She will teach you how to be an expert in math if you aren't comfortable with it already and will feed you with future guidelines to push you towards you major. people will complain but they expect and crave easy assignments which is a personal problem.
I came into this class aiming for a C because I haven't taken math in 4 years. Ended up getting a high B. Professor Z really cares about her students, she'll bring the best out of you. Yes, there's Homework every night but its not hard, and she's ALWAYS available to talk too. If she sees that you're trying she'll like you even more.
Never going to take such a difficult class again especially while working.
If you don't want to take a hard class to improve yourself, then don't go to college. Going to College is optional in any countries. You are here to get better and struggle so that you improve. She teaches college course like a college level. Of course, it is not going to be easy. You may be stupid for college, because Math 190 is honestly HS level
I spend a lot of effort on her class. She is my best math teacher in my life. Her quiz is based on the example on the class but you need to understand them comprehensively. As an international student, she gave me a strong fundamental of Calculus. I can feel my math skill is improving when I preparing her quiz. Sign up for class and learn real math
You basically have to teach yourself in this class. The homework doesn't match the lecture. She gives lots of homework on things she hasn't taught so you must look it it up and try to figure it out. Then she grades tough on it, but still doesn't teach it and then it shows up on the quiz. She is forgetful, gives quizzes earlier than she says.
I honestly don't get why people hate her. Took math190 with her so I get used to her. She is hilarious and gives hella amount of homework but it is a really good practice for big tests. Got A for both classes. She is caring and patient. She always quotes famous people's to motivate us before every class. She is not a tough grader. Love her.
She claims she does "reverse teaching." She make us do notes for homework, get quizzed on it next day, LECTURES AFTER IT, group work, then homework and repeat. Her lectures are confusing and messy. You basically have to teach yourself for this class. Consider going to the learning center for help or going to her office hours. Don't recommend.
this class is basically self study. and she expects you to learn everything the next day, she gives study checks and grades them tough. she does not give real "lectures", instead she just goes over the study check's answers after you turn it in. Most days are like this, and other days are group work
calc is so hard (for me at least) and when i would ask questions i just felt like stupid b/c she wouldn't want to explain it to me. so i tried to teach myself from the textbook and ended up dropping. attendance and punctuality MATTERS and she'll drop you if you miss a certain amount of classes
Professor Zamani is a decent teacher and really cares about her students succeeding. We constantly have study checks from reading the online textbook so make sure you take good notes. Quizzes are pretty hard but it prepares you for her tests. Overall, class is pretty difficult but you will have to put in the effort to understand the material
Took calc 2 in hs, and retook it with Zamani. She doesn't really explain concepts the best so you really have to speak up and ask questions. However she does care, and wants you to succeed and will help if you ask. Take her if you want a teacher that cares, is fair and rewards effort.
Professor Zamani is an excellent teacher. Going back to school & dreading math, she made it easy to understand. I took 190 w/ her as well. She wants the best for her students. Not just a passing you b/c you show up. She gives HW every day, but you will appreciate it back the next day graded with feedback. I would recommend if you want a challege.
All I will say is that this class is the best example of defining "impossible" when it comes to getting an A.
She keeps you in class longer than scheduled, her lectures are rushed and confusing, isnt slear, doesnt let you know when hw is due online
Loves to speak condescendingly towards class if they do bad on anything. Not very approachable to students except for the best in the class.
Zamani is a very caring teacher who teaches you at the same level you would be taught in a four year college. She assigns lots of online homework, she gives out a lot of worksheets, has a lot of quizzes and tests but they are usually graded the next day and she will go over the answers. Just show up, do all your work, and work hard.
do yourself a favor and dont take here if youre just taking stats for general credits. If its your major shell probably be great for you
Zamani really makes you work for your grade. After the first exam I wasn't doing so good doing the class and she saw my frustration. She asked me to make time to go see her in her office after every class. With her regular office hours and going to SI meetings it really saved my grade and I ended up taking her again for math 200
I don't understand how this woman still has a tenure. Its like taking online class but suffering the chore of appearing in person. She makes you read the book, get tested on what you read, do worksheets, at home, and your own, do the online hw, and then get quiz or test. The ONLY feedback she gives, are the answers post turn in, which are useless
Miss. Z is one of the best mathematics professors at skyline college, I have taken two courses with her, Calc 1 and 2, she was so professional and organized throughout the year. She really cares about her students and if you are an engineering major student, you would really need a solid base in math and she is the one to offer you that
Calculus is naturally one of the hardest classes youll ever take. Take Calc with Zamani and you double the pressure and stress. Her teaching style is push you to the edge until you change your major because you couldnt handle your math class. Her tests and quizzes are extremely difficult, and gives little practice and confusing lectures.
Her lecture is too confusing and doesn't give enough examples. She gives worksheets and expects you to turn in by tomorrow. Also on the online homework assignments you only given 3 attempts to get the right answers. All of these things, makes you want to learn the same concept online and it explained way better than she does in class.
Prolly the worst professor I've ever had. I'm amazing at math, shes just the worst thing that could happen to the class. she'll hand you the packet and tell you to do it. then when you're almost done she'll tell you that everyones doing it wrong and then turn it in still, even tho you had to restart. don't listen to her lectures. go straight to TA.
The worst class Ive ever taken. I dont wanna be rude or anything but she barely speaks English and its hard to learn because she gives you reading assignments instead of teaching you. When you come to class. She comes off super rude & gives you bad grades. Every answer has to be her way on homework, quizzes and tests. Ill never retake her again
Zamani is a fantastic professor! She genuinely cares about her students. She gives lots of examples during her lectures, and does review prior to quizzes and tests. She is a very fast grader, so you'll know what grade you got on quizzes and tests the day after. She teaches real math, and you'll definite learn a lot for a solid foundation in math.
Zamani geniunely cares and wants you to succeed. DON'T take this class if you just plan on getting by with a C and moving on. There's a ton of online and paper hw. It gives you a lot of practice, but the exams/quizzes are based on her handouts and lecture examples. She throws curve balls on exams and it takes more than normal class time to finish.
Really cares about her students! Do the homework, and make sure to practice them so you know how to do them without hesitance on the tests. No extra credit, so make sure you do well on the tests. There is homework almost daily, so do the homework and make sure to keep on top of everything
Overall good, butkind of rigid, you can't use advanced knowledge you've learned elsewhere than her class: Advanced Placement, other math classes, etc.
She is professional in terms of knowledge. However, she is too rigid: you can't use any outside or advanced knowledge she did not teach. Never expect her to reply to your email. BTW, the textbook is expensive.
I think a lot of students have some misunderstandings for her. I think she is a great professor. She cares about students's success. She is strict, but you will definitely learn a lot in this class. Lots of hw which help a lot on the quizzes and tests.
No real reason not to do well in her class. She's tough, but her exam questions are straight out of the book. Same thing with her homework.
She dropped me from the class when i tried to explain why i was struggling with zoom. No explanation, just straight up dropped, no remorse whatsoever.
Dont know how to explain and only uses book problems. She only grades it when its her way. No holidays too! Had almost everything perfect yet I skipped because of thanksgiving next thing you know your grades dropped
I suggest not to take her class. She is a good teacher but her curriculum is definitely something I dont want to experience again. She is a tough grader, if you skip a step you already knew, she wouldn't care about it, she will detect a point or 2. For instance, she didn't grade my paper and gave me -11 for 2 completed works.
Homework is like tests. You only get one submission of pdf file, if you get wrong she takes points off. Teaches very badly. Lots of homework, and nearly all of class dropped.
I would never take this class again. There are a lot of homework and quizzes. The Professor doesnt care about you and your condition at all. The lectures are also very confusing.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
95%
Textbook Required
48%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
A-
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Stable
-0.03 avg changeRatings by Course
MATH110120
5.0
(1)MATH836
5.0
(1)MATH110
5.0
(2)CALC251
3.6
(5)MATH190
3.5
(11)Difficulty by Course
MATH253
5.0
MATH112
5.0
MATH111
5.0
CALCULUS1
5.0
MATH252
4.6