2.7

Srilal Krishnan

Mathematics - Iona University

2.7
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
18%
Would Retake
86
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2.7
Quality
3.8
Difficulty
2.8
Helpful
2.6
Clarity

18%

Would Retake

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What Students Say

DONT DO IT TO YOURSELF

MTH123 - 1.0 rating

Hes terrible at explaining concepts and he often makes grading mistakes

MTH123 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

97%

Textbook Required

67%

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C: 3
C+: 3
B+: 3
B: 3
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Lots of homework (5)
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MTH134
Nov 7, 2003

He is a little hard to understand. Go very slow! Just keep asking questions, he is willing to answer them all. When he gives HW, he spends the entire next class going over each problem. Good teacher, if you have some math background.

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MTH134
Nov 8, 2003

First of all he doesn't speak the english language correctly. Second, he doesn't understand questions when asked. He can't comprehend my questions. His tests are impossible!!

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MTH231
Dec 5, 2003

He is very willing to help out students who care. He even gives credit for homework that is wrong, as long as you are sincere.

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MTH134
Dec 17, 2003

Awesome Professor! Relax & learn. I was apprehensive about Calculus before getting in this class. Charming, makes the course interesting, gives practical examples, explains concepts lucidly (love his voice!). Very helpful and easygoing. Recommend with A+.

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MTH231
Dec 17, 2003

Learnt a lot in this class. Enjoyed it. Will take him again next semester.

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CALC101
Apr 26, 2004

No Comments

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MTH232
May 12, 2004

His tests are very hard but he is always available for help and is very nice once you go and get it. Does have an attitude that math is your only course when he piles on the hw.

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MAT153
Jun 25, 2004

Great, understood him perfectly, loved him!!!

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FINITEMAT
Nov 2, 2004

A cool guy in a sense, A little hard to understand because of accent, also quite a funny voice. He seems to be an easy grader one homework a week that he collects and a one question quiz after going over the material. Tests are hard but he is genrous with poiunts.

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MATH
Nov 3, 2004

he says the word SUCCESS funny and always says " DID YOU EXPECT IT" his accent is hilarious and he touches his butt when he writes on the board. but over all hes OK!

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CALCULUS
Nov 15, 2004

SOOOOOOOOOO HARD, spent all night tonight studying for a stupid test that everyone will fail anyways because we all always do. Ask a question and get a book in a whole other language. It is awful! He's a nice guy, just a terrible teacher... you cant teach if you cant speak the language!!

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MTH231
Dec 10, 2004

"Perfect" , "It's really not that difficult, you just have to work out the problems." " P naut", "Yes!" "I've got to relax, I'm going way to fast." - Your my boy Srilal

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CALCULUS
Dec 13, 2004

He is a nice guy but he just can't break down the material in a way that students can understand it.

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MTH231
Jan 23, 2005

Terrible!! He can't speak well. Worst of all his test are extremely hard. Run as fast as you can away from him. I had 3 tutors and still failed!

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CALCULUS1
Mar 29, 2005

He is an awful teacher! RUN!

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MTH134
May 28, 2005

Funny, helful. Cannot understand all the awful comments about him!

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CAL1
Sep 2, 2005

No Comments

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MATH134
Sep 6, 2005

He is one of the best math professors that Iona has.He might be deep on his accent but, he is very reasonable.It is math it's not supposed to be an easy A class. If you study your notes you will do very good in class. I got an A in this class just by listening in class and doing the problems that we did in class.

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MTH133
Jan 25, 2006

He was easy as hell for mth 133, he lets you bring cheat sheets to tests so if you just write alot of stuff on the notes you will be good. He has an accent but its not a big deal.

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MTH134
Jan 31, 2006

Notes are clear, gives practice tests before every test and the problems are almost the same. He lets you use formula cards for all tests and the final. Math is my worst subject and I got an A. Great professor.

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MTH134
Mar 24, 2006

Gives good notes. Tests are not too bad. Nice Guy. Takes attendance, but isnt strict about it. Would take him again without hessitation.

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MTH133134
May 24, 2006

He is fair and enthusiastic about math.

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MATH143
Feb 4, 2007

loved his class...dark, hot, sexy and fun...gives good notes...great professor, just needs to be abit more easy.

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MTH231
Apr 1, 2007

This class is very easy. Sometimes he doesn't explain concepts easily, but he goes over enough problems for you to understand it. Not too much hw and to get extra credit you can't have any more than 2 absenses... but i didnt need the extra credit cuz his class was so easy. He is also a very nice man and very easy to get along with.

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CALC231
May 11, 2007

I LOVE THIS MAN. he is probably one of the better math teachers at this school. the material is not easy (if you dont have background in pre-calc) but do the work and go to his office hours...and it's a guaranteed A. He is the most helpful teacher I have ever had...always willing to answer any and all questions.i recommend him!

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MTH134
Oct 23, 2007

this guy is horrible. he wont slow down even if no one gets what he is "teaching" he is all over the place and cant hold class attention. everyone is dropping this class after his midterm what a disaster

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MTH134
Mar 13, 2008

He's a cool guy. Thick accent but understandable. Have to pay attention in class. Take good notes and ask for help! Go to the Rudin center!

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MTH134
Apr 20, 2008

well its quite obvious he cant teach. make sure you follow the rules of the game, he doesnt slow down at all.

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MTH134
May 2, 2008

Oh hi nita. This guy is possibly the worst teacher in Iona college. He is a nice guy but he is also the reason that half the class has dropped the class. At least he smells decent. He gives the hardest tests on earth and doesnt review the material.If you would like to pass math, do not take this professor. He is terrible. Worst teacher i ever had.

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PRECALC
Jul 2, 2008

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MTH134
Jul 2, 2008

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MTH134
Oct 27, 2008

Take him, might not do well on tests but they're almost identical to midterm and final and you get 90s on them after taking the class tests. Go to him for extra help, he's more than happy to help you. You might have to go to the Rudin center for help at times. He's really nice and talk to him so he knows you. I got an A...very possible to get an A

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MTH123
Nov 17, 2008

a pretty nice man overall. he does tend to favor girls and treat them a little better. he gives alot of notes, and his tests are HARD. but if you study and if you go to him for help or talk with him, he is extremely helpful. i didn't like the course, it was too hard, but he is a nice guy.

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MTH123
Dec 14, 2008

He's a very nice man, although the class is filled with notes and you definitely should go to it so you don't fall behind.Overall just wants to help you do well in the class. ps-) He...LOVES math,

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MTH310
Dec 14, 2008

interesting class, basically cause is loves math, but it was a nice class. some quizzes, a midterm and final. homework every once in a while. just go to class and answer some questions and he'll love you, i promise.

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MTH134
Mar 5, 2009

Great guy, always willing to help. Gives excellent examples. People make the mistake of not asking questions in class. He is always available durring his office hours and loves to help. He actually cares about his students learning. Very good teacher. Take him if you actually want to learn but be willing to put in some work.

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MTH232
Aug 24, 2009

Great guy and a great class. Willing to answer any and all questions about any subject matter before the lecture starts. Don't be fooled. Homework is deliberately ten times harder than tests to ensure you understad the material. I wish I could have him again for calc 3. Best teacher I've ever had.

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MTH231
Dec 17, 2009

Great guy. Answers any questions you have he is always available for help. Do the mathxl homework he posts online as soon as they are assigned its a pain if you ignore it until the end of the semester! If you attend all the classes and do the work your sure to get an A !

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MTH232
Dec 22, 2009

worst calc teacher ever. if your an edu major do not take........should be in an engineering school not iona college. useless to the math dept

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MATH231
Jan 6, 2010

After the first two tests which I failed I was contemplating dropping the course, but I felt deep inside that I should keep going. Low and behold I got an A. I love this guy, he wants you to learn and nothing else. Just trust yourself if you think its difficult, and use classmates to complete online assignments.

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MTH123
Apr 8, 2010

Take this Class... If you want a D... Honest

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MTH134
Feb 18, 2011

idk why everyone is saying he's a bad teacher. imo he's an easy teacher explains everything perfect. best math teacher I've had in my life

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MTH302
Mar 30, 2011

Very hard class. he puts like 10 different topics on the tests which are impossible! if you want a bad grade and a tough course then he is perfect if not avoid him!!!!

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MTH134
Apr 1, 2011

I thought that this was an excellent professor. He was so helpful and enthusiastic. He explained everything if you just pay attention, and you can meet with him if you need help. He is always willing to give you extra help, and the tests come from the notes exactly.

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MATH134
May 14, 2011

hes an alright guy- hes extremly clear with explaining problems and goes over anything you need help with. if you think you're going to fail the class ( like me) stay with him! i got a B. not too much hw( which is online) and only 4 tests

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MTH232
Nov 7, 2011

the class was easy for me bc I already learned most of the material in high school but I would not recommend him. He isn't clear with explaining or with his accent, he expects you to love math&remember everything, he's annoying&the class is an hour & 44 minutes long and he never lets you out on time. I got an A but he just got on my nerves too much

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MTH232
Dec 5, 2011

I thought he was a really good teacher even though the material can be difficult to understand sometimes. He is available for extra help and is willing to answer any questions. As long as you do the homework and pay attention in class, you will do well. And the textbook is not used at all.

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MTH134
Apr 11, 2012

Honestly it's work, but he's not a bad teacher. You can't get less than 100% on all his homework cause its online. He's pretty clear. I took him and got an A. I had to work for it though, but its math. Just review problems on mathxl.com and you'll be fine. His tests repeat a lot of questions anyway, especially the final...I would recommend.

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MTH163
Apr 22, 2013

This guy is a terrible teacher, im sorry. It just was impossible to learn in his class. Hes not clear, gives random pop quizzes on things we just learned and his tests are almost impossible to pass. Take him at your own risk.

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CALC2
May 16, 2013

I thought I failed calc2 and I ended up with a B+. But I always had my text book with me(not required),always went to his office hours for help,and never gave up and in the end I understood most of the material. So my advice to you is to show him how hard your working and try your best. and pa is helpful see him in the rudin center.

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CALC2
Jun 17, 2013

I thought I failed and I ended up with a C. Don't give up in his class and try. Go to his office hours, always bring the text book(not needed). And, do not let the homework build up. You will do better on the test if you do like 80% every week. Hes helpful. If you don't understand something say it or it will bite you. Study long division...

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MTH231
Grade: F
Oct 23, 2014

Guy spent the full hour and 48 minutes teaching like 6 topics in one day... If you could understand his accent and take really good notes then you might get a 70 or an 80 on the test. You have to work very, very hard in this class to even pass. Took off way too many points for unnecessary reasons, and sometimes doesn't give partial credit.

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MTH123
Grade: C
Dec 10, 2014

Not that great of a teacher but he's a good and interesting person.

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MTH123
Grade: C+
Dec 10, 2014

Class was way more fun than it should be since hes quite the character. Wasn't clear at all, tests were a major struggle for the most part, wouldn't take him again.

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MTH231
Grade: B+
Mar 31, 2015

Great teacher! Definitely considered taking him for calc 2. All homework was on my math lab and tests were short answer. Has a sense of humor and is happy when students participate in class. will go over any questions you don't understand from the homework if you bring it into class.

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MTH135B
Nov 30, 2015

His teaching methods are not good at all. He is so unclear on what his talking about and I'm pretty sure he makes up his own problems. His test are so hard and majority of the students fail because of this. He makes you write a lot of notes and none of them are helpful.

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CALC231
Grade: B+
Apr 18, 2016

Professor Krishnan made Calculus, which is a very hard subject if you don't have prior knowledge of basic algebra, easy to understand and suprisngly fun. I loved walking into class and getting to learn something new.

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CALC231
Grade: A
Oct 13, 2016
Would take again

Krishnan is a very good professor. You cannot skip class. He takes very good, clear notes. The textbook isn't required. Homework is all online and is not very time consuming. His test cover all the material learned in class. Overall I would take him again and he is very nice and understanding .

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Skip class? You won't pass.
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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MATH134
Grade: F
Dec 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Makes you feel very horrible if math is not your strong subject. Does not slow down in class and is very rude. He tells you that everything is simple and laughs if you get somthing wrong. Please do not take if you don't want to see your GPA go down the drain.

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MTH123A
Grade: Not sure yet
Mar 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Krishnan is rude to people who ask questions, and always says everything is "straight foreword". He makes frequent spelling and mathematical mistakes on the board and doesn't explain anything clearly. He will not assign homework for weeks then he will give you 50 problems due on the day of the next test. I would not recommend him to anyone.

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MTH123
May 12, 2017
Wouldn't take again

He literally laughs at students questions and doesn't explain the information when you ask. He repeats things a lot and doesn't seem to care whether or not the students pass or fail. I would never take him again and would never recommend him to anyone. Worst class I've ever taken and I love math, just not this one...

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
TEST HEAVY
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MTH421
Grade: D
Jan 7, 2018
Wouldn't take again

He's a nice guy but it was a huge turnoff for me that he didn't grade my Abstract Algebra class on a curve. Abstract Algebra is hard to understand. If you're teaching an advanced class like Abstract Algebra you have to grade on a curve. It's that simple. This is something that a child could easily understand. Taking Abstract Algebra was awful

Participation matters
Caring
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MATH421
Grade: B
Jun 20, 2018
Would take again

For advanced math courses he expects you to know a lot of material that you might have forgotten. The notes he writes on the board is VERY useful and 95% of it will be on the exams. Abstract Algebra is a tough course but if you show you're dedicated and willing to work, you will be fine.

BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
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GROUP PROJECTS
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MATH231
Feb 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst teacher I ever had. Class is extremely hard and he zooms through everything and his method of teaching is terrible. Seriously dont take this class

Tough Grader
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MTH123
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

IM TELLING YOU. DONT DO IT TO YOURSELF. HE IS LITERALLY IMPOSSIBLE

Graded by few things
Test heavy
Tough grader
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MTH123
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 25, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Mth 123s material wasnt very tough, but having professor Krishnan made it hard. I dont understand how hes qualified to teach college students. Hes terrible at explaining concepts and he often makes grading mistakes. If you have him your better off using YouTube to teach yourself the course.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Beware of pop quizzes
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MTH123
Mar 1, 2019
Wouldn't take again

If math is not your strong subject, this really isn't the class for you. He does a poor job of explaining the topics, the class moves fast and going to his office hours are not helpful in the least. Extremely apathetic and difficult to work with.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
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MTH123
May 2, 2019
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!! He does a poor job of explaining the topics, the class moves fast and if you fail a test he's gonna "go over it" and then move on to the next topic. Extremely apathetic and difficult to work with. I took this class because my friends said its an easy grade but i'm failing this class even when I pay attention to lectures.

Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
Tough grader
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MTH123
Grade: B-
May 8, 2019
Wouldn't take again

He means well but is a very unorganized teacher with lessons and moves very fast throughout them. Will not tell me my grade until after the final test even when asked he will still withhol it from you. Doesn't explains things clear enough and sometimes makes mistakes within problems where students have to correct him. Tough grader and doesn't curve

Tough grader
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MTH310
Grade: C+
May 2, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Worst math prof i have ever had. math comes easy to me but he made it so difficult. he cant teach for his life and grades impossible on tests/ quizzes and hw assignments. doesn't even go over hw answers so u dont know what u got wrong. and will give u an F for it anyways. dont take him.

Graded by few things
Tough grader
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MTH310
Grade: C+
May 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

This professor grades very hard and on top of it he zooms through is lectures very fast and does not stop to explain well. Beware e also grades homework very tough not just tests.

Beware of pop quizzes
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
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MATH231
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Sep 28, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Just bad

Tough grader
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MTH123
Oct 20, 2021
Would take again

he's a great professor and teaches well, my only complaint is he rushes through the lessons and then when the class points out that hes just going way too fast, he says no hes actually going too slow. he vaguely introduced a new topic and only two classes later gave a test on it. hes so nice and understanding, he just needs to give us more time!

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Beware of pop quizzes
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MTH123
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2022

DON'T TAKE HIM!!!

Tough grader
Lots of homework
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MTH123
Grade: A-
Apr 27, 2022

It is difficult to understand his explanations because of his accent. If you have difficulties, he won't help and will laugh at you. He doesn't allow extra credits to raise your grade. Doesn't explains things clearly enough and sometimes makes mistakes within problems where students have to correct him. DON'T TAKE HIM!!!!!

Tough grader
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MATH
Grade: B+
Nov 22, 2022
Would take again

Good professor, easy to distract and create conversations. Cares a lot about participation

Participation matters
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MATH231
Grade: C
May 12, 2023

The most awful teacher you will ever encounter at Iona. He graded all my tests and homeworks different than my other classmates because he did not like me. If you ask a question he will make you feel stupid. He only smiles when failing us. He grades homework extremely tough, if you somehow pass his tests, you will definitely fail the homeworks.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
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MATH231
Grade: B
May 12, 2023

I would rather sit outside on a hot day covered in syrup and mayonnaise then sit in his class for another minute. He makes me want to drop out and never try again in my life. I would give up my whole career and life just to never see this man again. He is the worst person ever.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
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CAL1
Grade: B-
Dec 21, 2023

As someone who never took Calculus or AP Calc in high school, this class was a bit challenging. It is important to show up to every class as each lessons is built upon one another. The final is worth half your grade. There are pop quizzes in which you will have to be aware and ready for. Always ask questions, participate, and pay attention :)

Participation matters
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MTH123
Mar 13, 2024

NEVER TAKE HIS CLASS! i wasted an entire semester in that class that i would have rather spent learning how to be a plumber instead. incredibly unhelpful and unkind to his students. unless you already KNOW how to do math well you are gonna be miserable. also rushes through notes, horrible grader, and you CANNOT understand him. Take ANY other prof.

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MTH123
Grade: A-
Aug 19, 2024

Just don't take this professor for math. Take the 3 hour class with Barry. Homework was easy since he gave the answers and the tests were open book but still very hard. Would not really give help or answer questions. What I can say is go to him for help a lot he bumps you up one letter grade. Final isthetests combined maksur to write test quA down

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
Test heavy
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math123
Grade: D+
Nov 9, 2024

You can blink and the entire board will be filled top to bottom. We are never given practice questions- not during class, for homework, or on the study guide. He has a thick accent, that's hard to understand. He acts almost offended by questions. My entire class- outside of two kids are failing. If you struggle in math avoid this course.

Tough grader
Test heavy
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MTH231
Grade: C
Dec 22, 2024
Would take again

Thick Accent, had a personal grudge with me, took off a high number of points for nitpicking (sometimes even arbitrary) reasons. A low point of my experience and existence at this institution. Save your time and GPA and take someone else's MTH 231 class.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Graded by few things
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MTH231
Grade: D
May 19, 2025

DO NOT TAKE. Even if you do, you WILL withdraw or fail the class, he does not teach you what will be on the exam, and if you ask him for a review sheet he will tell you it's against him to give you one. He gives 60 question homework's EACH week, each question taking around 5-15 minutes, sometimes he will give you two in the same week. ACCENT. LEAVE

Tough grader
Lots of homework
Beware of pop quizzes
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math123
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2025

Dr. Krishnan is a nice man but one of the worst professors/teachers I have ever had. He just makes up his own problems and ways of doing math and everything on the test is like nothing we had to do in class.

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Textbook Required

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