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Reviews53%
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What Students Say
“Best math professor ever”
MATH172 - 5.0 rating“couldn't get through math examples without getting his math wrong”
MATH151 - 1.0 ratingClass Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
85%
Textbook Required
32%
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MATH011
5.0
(1)MATHIDK
5.0
(1)STAT131
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(2)MATH156
5.0
(2)MATH021015RL
5.0
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MATH021015RL
5.0
MATH152
3.7
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Reviews (107)
okay teacher... really makes you think. i passed!
Awesome teacher!! I would definitely take him again. I wish they had teachers like him for every class. Really easy going guy, the only bad thing is there is homework assigned every class. But, overall he is very helpful and the class is easy!
Steve is just an awesome guy. He's funny at times, but very serious about Math. Do all of the work, and study from the past quizzes, labs, and tests, and there is no way you can fail his class. HE TAKES THE STUFF RIGHT OFF OF THE DITTOS AND TEXTBOOK! I mean, come on, if anyone fails his class, they are just plain stupid.
GREAT TEACHER. Steve has a great personality, is extremely helpful, and is really passionate about what he teaches. Yes, there is homework every class, but it's not hard at all, and practice does make perfect (I got a 100 on my final!). I definitely recommend him to anyone who is not good at math. He makes the GIANT that is math seem not so scary.
very helpful wants every student to pass tells you what is going to be on the quizes DON'T pass his class you DON'T care about school he gives you every oppitunity to pass the class.
SERIOUSLY.. congrats this guy is awesome! and will help you JUST ASK FOR IT! he will help you as much as he can. He is a great guy and always makes sure there is laughter throughtout the lesson.. DONT TEXT DURING HIS CLASS... im warning u.. other then tht awesome teacher knows what he is doing.. Your lucky if u have him!
Stephen is a very good and helpful professor.I stronger recommend anyone taking any type of math class to take his class.He is also willing to help his students pass his class and trust me you can never fail his class. He is an awesome Professor!
Excellent teacher!!! I haven't had math in 20 years. I returned to college to complete my degree and I had to take the pre-algebra and I was very nervous, because I didn't do very well with math. Stephen made it so easy to understand. He explained it in many different ways for you to understand. I couldn't believe that I would LOVE, I mean lov
he is the best teacher i could ask for i have never had a teacher care that much about me learning math and stay after class when he didnt have to make suer i knew the things needed for me to past i wish there were more like him thanks for everything
Mr. Hiamang is a credit to his profession. He is concerned for every student in the class and does not leave anyone behind. We all left this class knowing what we are doing. He is kind, cheerful, and makes the material understandable. I wish every professor could be like him. Thank you, Mr. Hiamang, you are awesome!
This professor saved my academic life. I was willing to go put effort into the class and he helped me. If you suck at math you need to have this guy! He is a breath of fresh air in a math department full of incompetence. He is way to good for Brookdale so take advantage of him while he is here! Best math teacher ever!!!
The best teacher ever! he goes above and beyond to make sure his students understand the course requirements,hes dfenetly one if not the best asset for this institution, other teachers should learn from him,thank you so much for all your knoledge Stephen
Prof.Hiamang or Steve as you will know him by is the best math professor I've had in my 5-yrs of college.I needed Math 136 to graduate;I found that he teaches very clearly and shows the subject in more than one way for the student to understand.Steve is understanding and very helpful. Take him, work hard and you won't regret it.Thanks Steve.
Steve was the best math professor I ever had. Math was always my worst subject and I always struggled with it. Steve explained everything very well and was always there to help. Got an A in the class. Thanks Steve!
shut up, listen, be nice and get a good grade.
GREAT TEACHER! Best I ever had! I was always nervous going into math classes. He made it FUN. I finally learned something!!
steve is AWESOME! He is really funny in class, and does a great job teaching each section. He is very helpful and can help you if your having a hard time with something. RECOMMEND HIM !
Steve was absolutely wonderful!!Best math teacher I EVER had!
This is the best teacher I have ever had!!! He cares so much and will bend over backwards to help you pass the class, as long as you put your effort in to it. If math is not your thing,and your not very good at it, his teaching makes it cystal clear.
Steve is a great professor. If you show an interest in learning, he will patiently, eagerly, work with you. If you keep up with the homework and the labs, the tests are no problem. He really cares about his students! I highly recommend him.
Steve, was an amazing professor..He was very informative, detailed and delivered the lessons well. A very organized, prepared, helpful and provided wonderful notes. I would recommend him to anyone having to take this challenging course. Thumbs up
Steve was one of the best teachers I've had at Brookdale. He wants his students to do very well and makes the class as easy as he possibly can. He is very nice And wil help you any way he can.
By far the best math teacher ! So sweet and so helpful ! He makes the class so easy and wants you to do well plus you will actually learn and understand everything !
This is my 2nd class with Steve. He has an accent, but don't let it turn you away. He strives to help his students any way he can. If you work hard and show him that you work hard, you will get the grade you want. Steve is a great professor, he gives his students many opportunities to get points. Go to class and you'll do well! Thanks Steve!
Steve is hands down the best teacher i have ever had. I have always struggled with Math and he makes it so easy! Truly refreshing to have a teacher that loves his job. I actually looked forward to his classes.
Professor was extremely helpful, very clear. I have no idea how can anybody fail his class, though we had some people.If you just listen what he says and follow his instructions you will get an A, or at least a B.
Definitely the best math class I have ever experienced. He really explains the material well, prepares you well for test, and extremely friendly. I highly recommend Steve as a teacher!
He is one of the best math proffesors i ever had. I definitely recommend him for any math class. Even though Calc 2 is a very hard class, he reviewed so much for it that it seemed very easy. But you obviously had to put your own effort in also. You will learn alot from him, he's a great guy and proffesor.
Steve is a wonderful guy! He strives to help his students any way he can. Easy work, but he expects his students to work hard. His accent is understandable. Prepares his students well for exams. Gives extra credit after each unit, and 5 points for perfect attendance. I HIGHLY recommend Steve! I will be taking my 2nd class with him next semester.
best professor ever. you will not be disappointed
Amazing teacher, he has an accent, but he is awesome. Very enthusiastic and helpful! Highly recommend!
Overall great teacher! Steve has an accent and talks fast, but he is receptive to questions. His in-class test reviews come straight from the test. He gives bonus points for homework completion and attendance. His class is not an easy A, but if you put the work in, Steve will help you understand the material. I'm taking him next semester.
GOOD TEACHER BUT CAN SOMEONE TELL HIM TO SLOW DOWN? HE MOVE FAST
I cannot put into words how much I adore Steve. I was a failing math student before him and now I have an A. He is BEYOND fair and accommodating and will do anything to help you. Nothing he says or teaches is confusing and he really goes above and beyond anyone at Brookdale. I would take any of his classes again whether 6 am or 10 pm. He's amazing!
Steve is very kind, funny and fair. Test reviews are thorough but go to the extra ones offered too and to the math lab. There is a lot of online homework in this class, and a lot of labs. I found it tough going, but if you do the labs and homework, you can keep up. I took this class in the fall of 2012.
TAKE THIS CLASS OR YOU WILL REGRET IT!!!!!!! VERY EASY EASY HOMEWORK NOT ALOT OF HOMEWORK much studying needed (its calculus. homework is online. my class is a computer lab. very clear explanations of everything. study sessions before test on test day
Steve IS Awesome. If you make it to the last day of his class, more than likely, you will pass with a C. He's a great guy and teacher. plus he gives you 3 points added to your FINAL grade just for going to class and not skipping his classes. Also he offers 5-10 points of extra credit on every test. His reviews are basically his tests. Take him.
Mr. Hiamang is Incredible. Statistics is not easy. However, he made it fun because he has a passion for math and he wants you to learn. He is a fairly new Professor at Brookdale and they made a good choice. If you want a good Math Professor? Mr. Hiamang is a good choice.
I took Steve for both Calc 1 (Math 171) and Stats also (Math 131) and honestly he is my favorite professor out of any class I have ever taken. He is an awesome guy and really cares about all of his students. Just show up to class on time and pay attention and I promise you will all get B's and A's
Steve is awesome !! Hands down my favorite teacher. Highly recommended !
Stephen Hiamang, he's the king. Best math professor ever. Nobody is as lenient and concerned with your progress as this man. Always available for help in his office.
Steve truly cares about his students and is very approachable. He is laid back but also very intelligent. Test material comes from class notes only, nothing from the book or overly difficult web-assign homework. You have to study lecture notes! You get extra points for attending every class, no penalty for missing a class. I recommend taking him!
Statistics and math in general are sooo not my thing, but Steve made it manageable. The material is tough for someone without the brain for it, but he gives a lot of extra credit and the reviews were awesome. He's a great guy, and he made me not so scared of math anymore.
Steve, has a passion for math and encourages his students to do their best. Definitely made me have a passion for math.
He is an amazing professor and will go beyond the duty to help you get an A. His class is not easy but he makes the material easy. He is very good at going through a good review before the exams. If you have questions he will also take time to answer them.
For any of you still wondering whether or not to commit to Hiamang's class, this guy is one of Brookdale's best professors in the Math department, and Steve is the kind of professor that not only knows his stuff, but knows how to teach it to his students. He's kind, funfunny, laid back, & always there to help. Best math experience ever! Take him!
Steve was an awesome professor! Statistics is not the easiest subject , however professor Steve made it as clear as he could, he is honest and fair. Professor Steve is there to help as much as you are willing to help yourself. I would CERTAINLY recommend taking a class that he teaches. It's so worth it!
He's very funny and is great at teaching statistics! I would recommend taking him during a full semester rather than summer because 6 weeks is not enough time to understand and be able to do well on the exams. Other than that he is one of the best and would take him again!
best professor!!! i learned a lot from him! got an A for summer 172!
He was funny and nice and told you exactly what you needed to know for the tests. He gave extra credit on each test for attendance and overall, made stats enjoyable!
Steve is a great professor, It is a tough topic but he makes it very fun. He is very funny and easy going.
What an awesome teacher! I am horrible at math and I love his class. He's so funny and willing to help, he never makes you feel stupid for asking a question. Regardless of what math class you're taking, take him!
Excellent professor!! I highly recommend him!
Absolutely great professor that truly cares for his students. He made sure to explain what is important to know for the exams. Very passionate in math and approachable. Would definitely recommend others to take him.
You will not understand a word he says.
Absolutely amazing teacher. I am someone who does NOT understand math and ended this class with an A. Attend every class & pay close attention and you will pass. Stats is difficult but he makes it worth your money and time. He truly cares about your grade & is ALWAYS there for help!! Recommend him!!!
Steve is a great professor. Math is definitely not my favorite subject, but with the way Steve makes lectures informative and fun, he made it my favorite class out of a 5 class semester. He is there for anyone that doesn't understand and offers extra credit to help with the difficult curriculum. Do the HW and you'll be prepared for the tests.
care for you
Steve is wonderful. Statistics is one of the hardest courses but Steve makes learning it fun. Show up to EVERY class, do your online homework immediately, stay on top of your labs and you'll get an A! I got a 99.04% final grade. Steve is funny and a great professor. I'd absolutely recommend you take him! You even get extra credit.
couldn't get through math examples without getting his math wrong. What! who's teaching whom.
Professor Hiamang is one of the sweetest professors! The only reason I put lower scores for clarity and easiness is because for me math is super hard, especially statistics. But if you're good in math and you're required to take a math definitely take it with Steve! He cares for all his students and wants the best for everyone!
Take this professor! He is so nice and willing to help you. If you do not understand something, let him know and he will explain it until you do. He does have an accent but it is not thick enough to cause any understanding issues.
Professor makes so many mistakes during his lectures. Does not care how about how much students learn, seems to enjoy when they fail. Stephen does have a accent but it is easy to understand. However, his handwriting is terrible and makes it hard to follow lectures. Does not offer any extra credit, requires us to turn in hw but will not give it back
I took this in the summer II semester and Steve was all over the place when he lectured. He also has a lot of mistakes when he lectures and his handwriting is horrible. His tests are very hard, but he does offer extra credit. The tests are nothing like his lectures so be prepared to do textbook homework.
One of the worst math professors I have had. I took this class because of the reviews, but he was not helpful. He always messed up trying to explain, gave you reviews without an answer key, so you never knew if you were doing the work right. I wouldve dropped this class if he decided to grade the work on time. I would recommend taking someone else.
he was the worst, i wish i had taken another professor that was more organized.
Steve is a good guy. I thought he was a great professor and he's willing to help. I talked to him many times through the semester, he wants you to succeed. He didn't get this far by being a bad professor. Id take him again.
HORRIBLE PROFESSOR!! He is all over the place and it is very hard to keep up with him because of the heavy accent and terrible hand writing. To make things worst he constantly makes mistakes on the board and never grades the assignments. I absolutely do NOT recommend this professor!!
Worst professor i've ever had in my life!
Do not take him he is extremely difficult. He is all over the place and has terrible handwriting and takes forever to grade assignments.
With the math I learned back in high school and elementary school, it was easy, but with him, he made it look harder. And he gives the class wrong answers half the time. Takes forever to grade work and tests. If you have a learning disability and the college requires you to start off with a smaller math class to work your way to college math, pick any teacher except for Steve.
I cannot say enough nice things about Professor Hiamang. I didn't buy the text book and I got an A in the class. You definitely have to go to every class so you won't fall behind, but if you have 100% attendance he gives you extra credit at the end of the semester. He also gave us an extra credit assignment for each unit that can help a lot on your grade. If you're rude to him he will be rude right back, but he truly wants his students to do well and he makes the class fun. Loved him!!
Stephen has an accent that is hard to understand sometimes and speaks extremely fast. He does not explain a lot and yells if you don't understand. You are given homework on MathXl that takes forever to do and is counted for a grade. He won't tell you when there's a quiz. He won't grade things right away. And he won't give you your tests back.
ABSOLUTE WORST TEACHER EVER. Do yourself a favor and do not take Steve's class. His tests and quizzes are nearly impossible. Doesn't give you practice examples, doesn't go over anything. Takes 3 weeks to grade a test. I had to drop the class along with TEN other people. Our substitute taught us more in an hour and a half than Steve did in 3 months.
guys, take him!! I had to retake math 151. I decided to go with Hiamang although I wasn't sure if I'd regret it. I passed with a B easily. Everything was much more organized this time around, i UNDERSTOOD it all. I like that homework was online & if u do the labs, easy A. & he gave extra credit for each test if you just do some packet problems!
STEVEEEEE!!!! he is the best math teacher in the entire world!!! honestly i enjoyed going to math class twice a week with him. He is the kindest teacher brookdale has to offer! His accent it a little hard to understand at first but you get used to it after like 3 classes HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!!!
Steve is a good lecturer and gives clear examples. The material wasn't easy but he picks out the important stuff and teaches what will be on his tests. There were a lot of quizzes but some of them were take-home and he drops the lowest couple of grades. A lot of homework through WebAssign. A lot of extra credit opportunities though.
Hiamang is a solid choice to take the course that I did. The material itself was easy but he broke it down and made it make even more sense. There was a textbook online but I rarely used it because his lectures were so informative. We had a couple group projects throughout the semester too so make sure you proactively choose some good partners.
I like Professor Hiamang. The reason that he has an accent is because he's from Ghana and he speaks Asante Twi and Akuapem Twi at home as well as english. his english is not US english. its Ghanian English so you'll have a problem understand him. He likes to be called Steve and he loves to get extra credit. I do recommend Professor Hiamang (Steve).
Steve (As he goes by) is an incredible professor. I took him for Calc B (172) and was struggling in the beginning. He came to me and made sure I was understanding the material and even asked me to go to his office hours to talk about my grades. He really cares about his students and is one of the absolute BEST professors I've ever had.
Insane difficulty. Steve has a very thick African accent and it is very difficult to understand anything he's saying. Since he's impossible to understand and his handwriting is atrocious, I was left incredibly confused at the end of each lecture. A good person, but a terrible professor.
Good guy but almost impossible to understand with his heavy accent. Tests are insanely hard especially if u missed a lesson . Wouldnt recommend to someone who isnt ready to grind
He moves too fast and gets angry at most of the questions that students ask, had to learn everything by myself
Professor Hiamang was AMAZING!! Very understanding and super easy to communicate with! Highly recommend him! Show up to class, complete the labs, finish all webassign homework & webassign quizzes (very easy), just three tests. THATS IT! If you never miss a class, he gives extra credit thatll bump up your final grade!! 10/10 would take him again!!
Steve is by far one of the best professors ever. I am taking his Calc 2 summer course. HE IS AMAZING. So helpful and wants you to do well. He has an accent so in the beginning it's a little difficult, but you get used to it and understand by the end of the first day. His explanations help and I wish I could rate him higher.
Please take this class with a different professor. Tests are really difficult and he gets really frustrated when students get confused or dont understand something. Takes points off if something isnt done the way he wants it. I had trouble opening up my project and he said he couldnt do anything for me. Avoid this Professor trust me.
While I had to drop the class it had nothing to do with Professor Hiamang. Online classes make it easy to fall behind. Especially in calc 4. From what I could tell, he forms personal bonds with students who will accept it. Very laid back and approachable. 5 points of extra credit per test.
Steve's nice and will work with you, but his handwriting is really, REALLY sloppy. He teaches fast and can be confusing. He makes mistakes ALL the time. He does give extra credit if you go to every class though. Tests are tolerable. Class is tolerable I just didn't necessarily learn much. Just focused on passing with a good grade
The worst math professor at Brookdale. Horrible manner and doesn't answer emails on time. Very rude as well. He doesn't except any absences even if it is an emergency. He is hard to understand and is unclear. Do yourself a favor and don't take his class... especially if you already struggle with math.
Steve is a great guy who cares about his students . But he is NOT a good instructor by any means, especially with the online format. He is very disorganized, and it seems as if he goes over problems for himself rather than his students. Everyone was lost. The saving grace is that he gives so much extra credit, and a lot of the material is online.
He doesnt seem to understand how to use the tech at his use, and you will run into a lot of pauses in class while he tries to get stuff. You might have to teach yourself things. Attendance is a must. Even if you have a serious emergency, like a serious medical excuse that any other teacher would see as a reason to excuse an absence, he will not.
I took Steve for Differential Equations. You wont always do the best on the Webassign tests, but he gives points back and extra credit too. Steve is awesome and hilarious. As long as you do the homework and show your work on tests you will do well in his class. I recommend you take him for Diff Equ, he makes the class easier for everyone.
nothing much to say, steve was a delight to have
Wish I could have professor like him all the time
Steve is a good guy and if you are good at math you should be fine. If you aren't good at math you'll struggle. Steve is very fast in his lessons, his handwriting could be better, and he can be hard to understand with his accent. He is also very strict with grading. I feel like I had to teach myself the material for hours every week.
Steve's a great guy. I never had a problem hearing him with his accent. He is very well versed in mathematics, but commonly makes algebra mistakes (who doesn't). Speak out and correct him asap, speak out with answers, do the assignments and the extra credit. There should be no problem passing this course, even after failing the first two exams.
I really liked him, very funny without trying too hard. I read the reviews about his " heavy accent" and was worried that'd be an issue but wasn't at all. Pay attention in class, attend the review sessions before every test , you'll be in great shape. Test questions are very similar than review questions. He does many extra credit opportunities.
tests are 90% of your grade. homework counts for nothing but is mandatory and doesnt help you with the test. information on testing thats posted is ridiculous, its all saying it should be online but none of the tests are online. the most funny part is everything he posts is signed by a different teacher
DO NOT TAKE MATH171, the webassigns are nothing like the material in class and is extremely difficult. Then he throws curveballs on the test where the test is somehow nothing like the homework or in class lecture. The only saving grace is he gives 10 points on each test for Extra Credit and bumps letter grade up (c->b) if you attend every class
Lots of homework and quizzes but they are super helpful preparing for the tests. He posts pdfs of the textbook and lots of helpful videos.
Steve is an awesome professor. He does his best to help all his students pass the course. He gives clear test reviews that reflect the test and provides extra credit assignments for the class. I would definitely recommend taking Steve for any math class he teaches and would have taken him again if I needed to.
Tests were pretty easy if you knew what you were doing but I had to reteach myself everything. Very hard to understand and lots of homework. Only pro is you get extra credit for each test you take. Would not recommend taking him ever.
The professor can be hit-or-miss, but using unstuckstudy along with the textbook and attending classes helps a lot. Do the assignments and extra credit to pass this course.
Has an accent
Hybrid. I would not recommend him for harder classes. I think he is funny if he likes you. If you talk in class or don't show any interest he will yell at you in front of the entire class. He favors students who have good attendence. I never watched any of the videos i was supposed to watch and still ended up getting a B- in the class. EX on exams
The work was reasonable, theres a lot of it but it's not impossible. I liked the way he tought but there's no room for talking in the class he will yell at you but if you show up, participate, and do your work quietly you will do fine.
Steve (don't call him anything else, seriously) was a great math professor. Funny, casual but very knowledgeable. He has an accent but it really doesn't get in the way since he goes through modules at a good pace and tries to make sure everyone understands. will bump you one letter grade up for perfect attendance. And he's hilarious and caring. WIN
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
85%
Textbook Required
32%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-1.50 avg changeRatings by Course
MATH011
5.0
(1)MATHIDK
5.0
(1)STAT131
5.0
(2)MATH156
5.0
(2)MATH021015RL
5.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
MATH021015RL
5.0
MATH152
3.7
MATH151
3.6
131
3.5
MATH171
3.2