[{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1MjQzNjc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2008-12-19 13:53:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"It's a fast moving class, but if you go to lecture and keep up with recommended homework you shouldn't have a problem.  Overall an great teacher, small accent but good at explanations and lots of help for TA's as well.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0MDQwNjUy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2008-01-24 21:20:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"she has a small accent, but dont worry..shes easy to understand!  she puts all of her lecture outlines on her website so if you print them off, lecture is easy to follow along.  overall excellent professor","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzOTQzMzE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2008-01-04 02:18:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"For Math144, make sure you print off the lecture notes online for each one of Nencius lectures. She teaches very very slowly and you may catch yourself way ahead of her while doing notes in class if you've taken alg, trig, etc before. Make sure you do well in you discussion. Dont worry about lecture because she is easy to understand.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEzMTA2MDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2007-05-03 20:39:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a solid professor.  She puts all of the notes online, or at least the outlines, so during lecture you can focus on listening and copying down the relevant notes instead of the problems.  She is available during office hours and is willing to help you out.  A light accent, but nothing that gets in the way of understanding.  A good instructor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyNDkwODY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2006-11-29 19:50:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"good notes online, really no help to go to lectures, just read the book. tests are really hard. about 1/2 the class failed the first one.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzk3OTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2006-11-11 17:30:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:57:33.570348+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMzM5OTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:908115","instructor_name":"Adriana Nenciu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2006-10-31 23:07:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not too hard to understand and has notes online, so you dont need to go to lecture, you can just read the book.  Tests are very difficult, must do all homework to do well in this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/908115","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:55.504552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjI4Njg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:314655","instructor_name":"Alexander Nagel","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2004-06-21 19:54:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/314655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:55.504552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIwMDExMTE=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:314655","instructor_name":"Alexander Nagel","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2004-04-21 02:35:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Alex, you're hot.  I transferred from Columbia to be in your class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/314655","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:55.504552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE1Mzg0NzQ=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:314655","instructor_name":"Alexander Nagel","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2003-12-19 20:33:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/314655","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:56:55.504552+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE0NjY2NDg=","source_instructor_id":"rmp:314655","instructor_name":"Alexander Nagel","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2003-12-09 14:58:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/314655","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyODA0NjY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2007-01-22 00:33:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Took this guy last year, it wasnt anything special besides the too small/tight shirts he be wearing.  Final was horrible, it was more like math 221 than math 114 in the exam.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExODUwMjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2006-05-09 01:57:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures were somewhat of a help.  Exams were not bad if you did the homework.  Fortunately I had an incredible TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExNjY2MjQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2006-04-06 00:59:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible prof. Didin't make things clear at all and half the time the exams didn't even correspond to the homework he assigned. Don't take him if you want to continue enjoying math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:55:34.976737+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMzk5NTE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:802342","instructor_name":"Andrei Caldararu","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2006-01-21 16:07:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Caldararu is an ass.  He looks down on students for not taking upper-level physics courses.  Exams are difficult.  He spends his time in lecture writing out proofs.  Very little time is spent explaining and zero is spent applying math to actual problems.  Awful professor.  Would've been unbearable without good TAs.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/802342","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MjE1NTY0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2022-05-02 18:18:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"As others have said, his reviews are just like the exams IF you know the stuff in the reviews.  He does change the problems on the exam but the problems are the same ideas as in the reviews, so just giving back his solutions is not an option.  I found when I missed class I missed like weeks worth of material.  Get ready to do PROOFs in 240.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTI5NTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2022-04-22 14:04:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"One of the best largest lecture courses I have had. Makes the class interesting and doesn't just talk the full 75 minutes but gives chances to practice (usually-- though there have been times class would drag on).  Grade is exams, quizzes, final, and homeworks (which come from textbook for 240 that sucks in a lot of ways).Definitely worth taking ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MDcyOTQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2022-04-13 20:04:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall I think he is a decent prof. I personally thought the class was really easy, he goes over problems on the board. The study guides are legit the exact same as the midterms/ final exam. you get weekly homework and sometimes there are legit like 70 problems for you to do, but it is easy to get 100 on them but takes awhile sometimes. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1ODI0MTg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2022-02-03 05:37:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"He clearly has no desire to teach. All he kept doing the entire semester was talk about his paper he is writing and talk to the guys in the class. We had to do it his way and it wasnt explained well. He gives handouts and doesnt teach. The tests are so much harder than the homework. The only way I passed was with tutoring and he offered no help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:51:46.020361+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MTk5NDE3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2733332","instructor_name":"Billy Jackson","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-11-06 03:10:55 +0000 UTC","comment":"I like the guy, but lectures are quite weird. He sort of gives us a worksheet and tells us to do it. He sometimes lectures for almost the entire period and doesnt give us time for the worksheet that we are supposed to do there. No calculators. A lot of the hw is not what you need to know for exam. You also need to EXPLAIN the math & not just do it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2733332","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:49:59.987611+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Mzg4NzA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1985310","instructor_name":"Karl Johnson","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2015-02-16 20:12:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"Has a wonderful comprehension of the material and really knows how to communicate difficult and complex concepts in a way that is easy to understand.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1985310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Mjk5ODEy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2015-01-17 01:01:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are pretty much pointless, I only went so I didn't feel like I was wasting my parents money. He makes SEVERAL mistakes every lecture and is constantly being corrected my students. Hard to understand and likes to stand in front of what he is writing so you can't even see it. Wouldn't take a class with him again. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MjgyMDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2015-01-13 18:31:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Way  too confusing. No real personality, and I had to rely on my TA to actually teach me.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDg5Mjc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-12-15 17:37:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Between his endless tries to make stupid jokes that only he finds funny & constant mistakes where you are always erasing, you are better off trying to teach yourself the material. Also if you are in lecture and have a question, I hope you are in the first 3 rows, because thats all that he calls on. Don't take him unless you have to.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODY0OTUx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-11-20 19:03:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"Provides little to no information about the subject before he teaches it,  but instead jumps right in and fails to go back and elaborate. Usually makes about four or five mistakes per lesson; it's okay though, because a student is usually there to correct him. Constantly stands RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE CHALK BOARD! Would rather read out of the book.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NzAyNDM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2011-06-06 03:43:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"This guy, and his TA's both suck. His lectures are all over the place, all he does is show what you need to do, he doesn't show you how to do it, that's up to the TA or yourself. The TA I had was useless, we only met 5 or 6 times, he never held office hours, and changed our room 'just for fun' in the middle of the semester. Don't take this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4NTA3Mzc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2011-05-02 14:23:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"class is very hard if youre not good at math...can't use calculators and the lectures are kinda all over the place. Exams are hard and overall this class just sucked, but hey im not math major so that might have played a part.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDU1OTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2010-12-28 17:46:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"I'm not sure why everyone complains about Camacho. Even though he does make a lot of mistakes during lecture, he's definitely willing to help anyone... you just need to make the effort. I attended all lectures and ended up with an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDUxOTQy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2010-12-27 22:23:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Wasn't too hard of a class, but his lectures are a little painful. He makes tons of mistakes, basically just copies examples from the textbook, and he can be hard to understand because of his accent. I probably skipped about half of the lectures and still got an B in the class, because you really can teach everything that he goes over to yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE4MDAzMzUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2010-12-20 09:27:38 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is a lot of homework and depending on your T/A it will get graded on accuracy. Three Midterms and a Final, not a easy math class. I personally liked Camacho, but hated his class. There really is no point in going to lecture because he just copies examples out of the book onto an overhead. Pointless.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:45:02.641736+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE3OTkyMDAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:517821","instructor_name":"David Camacho","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2010-12-18 20:19:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"I attended the first eight lectures and then not a single one. His accent, combined with his inability to teach made the class frustrating. He stood at the front of the lecture and copied the textbook down onto an overhead. Overall, awful experience with him.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/517821","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI4MTc3MDg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2017-05-01 18:57:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Amazing professor. Goes slow and seems to really care for her students. Tests are on the harder side, but overall it was a good class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3ODg4Mjg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2017-03-08 00:54:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Tests on material not covered in homework or class. Would have failed twice had I not withdrawn at the last second. I went to a different school and got an A no problem. Terrible teacher and class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI3NDQ5MTc3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2016-12-12 16:01:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good prof, the TAs were a bit messy, and the discussion involves weekly quizzes, but Rivard is available for office hours and grades fairly. Also, she will gladly give you extra points if you show your work, even if you make mistakes. Not too hard a class if you show up and pay attention!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2OTU4MTU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2016-09-06 21:36:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is a kindred spirit. She is an excellent teacher; clear, caring, and challenging. She truly cares about her students and is very accessible and easy to talk to. 100/10 would recommend.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI2MDE3NTgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2016-02-01 19:01:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor in lecture. Class grade is highly based off of midterms/exams like most math classes. One recommendation is study hard for the first midterm so you're not behind the whole semester. Also the textbook was pointless because there were tutorials online.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1OTE3MDkz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2016-01-11 11:16:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Love her she's seriously so adorable and a really great teacher.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1ODAxMzAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2015-12-22 12:18:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"GREAT MATH PROFESSOR. If you go to class, you will pass. Always willing to help. Plenty of office hours. Homework is manageable. Tests are not too hard if you study. She's funny and always there when you need help. Didn't open the textbook once, I would not buy it if I were you. It's not necessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1NzkzODU3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2015-12-21 18:24:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are easy to follow but the homework doesn't really line up with what she teaches. Final was a little unfair but overall her expectations are pretty clear. Grade can also be drastically effected by which TA you have because of the weekly quizzes. Pretty easy course if you put in a lot of work","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI1Njc5MzY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2015-12-14 04:35:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's a great math teacher. Her lectures aren't boring and she teaches the material really well. She has a slight French accent, but it's really not bad. You never use the textbook.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0OTYyMDM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2015-06-13 02:41:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"I struggled a lot with math before coming to college, but Diane's method of teaching worked great for me. She  is clear with her expectations for you, and gives thorough study guides for all of the exams. She is incredibly organized, very fair, and transparent. If you do everything she says to there is no reason you shouldn't get an A !","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0ODA3ODg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2015-05-12 12:21:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is one of the best professors I have had at UW do far and really keep math interesting for me. Her class isn't easy but she is clear on what is going to be on the exams. She genuinely care about her students. I would definitely take math with her again if I had the chance.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0Mzg2Njcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2015-02-15 21:33:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"Diane was an incredibly fair professor. Her lectures were straightforward and prepared us well for the exam. She explained exactly what was on each exam and had a more than fair curve. She was a genuinely nice woman and cared about our success.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTA5NTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-12-16 21:17:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"I loved this class! Diane genuinely cares about students, and she explains all of the concepts really well. I definitely recommend her as a professor!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MTAyNTAx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-12-16 14:09:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was a breeze because I have a good background of math. But this professor made going to lectures worth it. There isn't much memorizing of equations and if she expects you to, she proves it first. There are weekly quizzes and plenty of review sheets to prepare for tests that are equally easy. Plus Mrs. Rivard is adorable!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDIyNjA0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-12-10 18:22:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly, I struggled in this class. Math has never been my thing and this class proved that.... but Diane was very sweet and helpful. Her lecture style had nothing to do with my performance in the class. She was very helpful in office hours and all the students respected her. 114 isn't the most fun class around, but Diane makes it way better.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI0MDE1MTU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-12-10 11:30:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Diane is great! The class can be challenging, but that can go for any math class. She offers many opportunities to get extra help. Two midterms, a finals, and weekly quizzes. Homework isn't due but you go over it in discussion. Definitely suggest her!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzOTYxOTQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-12-05 15:57:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have taken both Algebra and Trig the concepts are pretty clear and does not require a ton of extra studying.  Gives study guides and answers that pretty much prepare you for the tests.  Lectures are a bit dry, but that is math!  Gave plenty of opportunities for office hours before exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:43:36.656604+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzNjkxNjI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:1390092","instructor_name":"Diane Rivard","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-10-24 15:17:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is very sweet and really cares about your success. Her office hours are very helpful. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/1390092","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjMzODcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2026-02-22 20:45:37 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was good! A little boring, but very knowledgeable and thorough. Made our third midterm a group exam!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTI5MTM1MDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2017-12-11 17:06:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Incredible teacher, has a great sense of humor, and a true sense to ensure her students are learning material. Curves and other grades are very fair, but you have to work for your grade.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIzODUxMjEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-11-19 14:38:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"I did not like this class! WAY too hard for a basic math class. Lectures were SO boring and confusing, she just did problems the whole time which didn't help me. Definitely the worst class and probably worst professor I've had at UW so far. Seems like a nice lady, but tests were SO HARD, and  were nothing like her practice tests.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyOTA3MTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2014-03-12 23:15:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"To do well on exams you have to know the concepts well. She does a good job of explaining in lecture and provides good examples. She's a very straightforward professor and the exams are fair.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjczNjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-12-30 10:36:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nearly everything she does in class appears to be taken right from the textbook. She teaches by simply doing example after example and doesn't really explain the concept by talking but rather does lots of examples in order for you to understand which wasn't bad. If you study the tests and quizzes can be quite easy.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQzMzg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-12-23 00:06:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"I struggled at first with Math 114 but quickly learned what she wanted. Do the homework twice (once a few days before the quiz and the night before, trust me it's worth it). The midterm & final questions are kind of odd. You get to use a sheet of notes on the midterms& finals. Overall, not a bad professor but not a great one.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjQxNTI3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-12-22 18:02:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Not even worth it to go to lecture. She simply does the exercises and problems from the book and does extensive, pointless proofs. I found it easier to just read the textbook and teach myself. Pray for a good TA.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNjMyNjk0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-12-21 02:22:51 +0000 UTC","comment":"Malitsky's lectures end up confusing you more then the help you. She will prove all of the equations, when you are never asked to do this. The math homework will be nothing like the quizzes, and the tests will be unrelated to the entire class. The average for all of the tests in the morning lecture was a 56%. She does a horrible job.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTc3MDQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-12-16 19:53:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice lady, but not a very helpful professor. If you do you homework, the quizzes are easy. But, tests are really unpredictable and hard. If you go to office hours, she does not really help because she  only solves homework problems for you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTY0MDk1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-12-15 20:11:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"Well first off, this professor resembles an adorable sea otter and has an accent equivalent to Gru from Despicable me. If you do the homework, the tests are easy and graded fairly. The quizzes were kind of hard and not really on the things we learned in class. If you put in the effort, you will get an A","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNTMyMjM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-12-12 21:05:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"I would not recommend this professor to anyone who didn't have a previous pre-calculus class.  She makes the easiest topics difficult to understand.  The lectures don't always match the weekly quizzes.  The quizzes don't match sample tests.  The sample tests don't match the exams.  You cannot simply be prepared for anything. Also hard to understand","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDY5OTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-12-08 17:59:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Malitsky is very boring during lectures and takes a long time to explain simple concepts. She gives weekly, 2 question quizzes that usually contain the easier concepts of the week. Her exams are fair and you get a note sheet, but there usually isn't very much of a curve. Definitely do the homework every week and you'll do fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyNDM5MDA5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-12-04 23:48:34 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are pointless. She takes too long to explain simple concepts and makes easy things confusing. Lectures don't match the homework, homework doesn't match the quizzes. The study guide for the midterms does not help in the slightest and the test questions are alot harder than anything covered in the practice problems. Good teacher, poor class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzY3MjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-11-21 18:14:10 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are boring and are filled with unnecessary \"examples\". Accent can be hard to understand. Quizzes and midterms tend to not cover information on the homework so that can throw you for a loop. The class is curved though which helps.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzU0OTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-11-20 12:52:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Nice professor. Very straightforward. Exams are fair. Sometimes she throws in material she didn't cover for the quizzes. Do the homework and go to your TA's office hours.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIyMzIxNTA1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-11-14 23:04:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"A simple explanation for a problem turns into four chalk boards of a theorem that could have been solved using three lines. Lectures seem like a waste of time when the T.A.'s do a better job of teaching then she does. Quizzes are easy if you do the homework, but her exams are radically different from those problems. Unpredictable. good luck.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxNjAxMDk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-04-25 01:06:12 +0000 UTC","comment":"Super easy class that you can still learn from.  I dropped out of Math 117 to take this class and I am thrilled that I did.  Not super interesting, but then it is a math class.  If you put a fair amount of work into this class you will likely get an A, so if you aren't great at math I recommend taking it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTIxMjk5Njk5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2013-01-27 17:25:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"She was a good professor, a little difficult to understand at times. The exams were very easy and I didn't study very much. Do the homework and you will get an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NzA1NTQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2012-01-10 18:29:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very straightforward. Go to class, do the homework, and you are guaranteed a B. A's are a little harder to get. Overall, great professor. Some curve balls on the tests, but the actual curve always makes up for it. Take her if you can.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5NTM5MzU0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2011-12-16 12:52:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very straightforward.  Her tests have some obscure problems, but you can generally figure them out.  You will definitely get at least a B in the class if you do all the homework and go to class even half the time.  Also very helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MzU2Mzg4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2011-12-01 20:45:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very clear professor. Explains concepts clearly and provides simple proofs. While going to lecture isn't mandatory, it is highly recommended and you will do better on the exams if you go. My advice is just go to lecture and discussion, do all the homework and review your notes and you will definitely get at least an AB in this class","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:40:09.072655+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTE5MjE3NDQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:251369","instructor_name":"Eugenia Malitsky","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2011-11-11 13:45:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Explains concepts clearly.  Provides good examples.  Exams are straightforward.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/251369","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyOTM4Njg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2026-04-27 02:09:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"The class was easy and straightforward. A lot of examples during lecture which helped a lot for exams. He is a bit awkward but always there to help. The exams were almost identical to the practice exams. There are weekly quizzes, which I found easy if studied. If you are good at math this is an easy A. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyODI3MDkx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2026-04-13 21:14:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Al Assal is a chill guy that cares about his students. His lectures are clear and slightly boring, but can be very helpful if you make use of them. Ask questions!! Some concepts aren't talked about for that long, so make use of online resources, and do the homework and discussion pages. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNjI0NjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2026-02-19 02:10:01 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando is an amazing teacher. He does a lot of in-lecture practice examples and activities where he and the TA's will walk around and help you if needed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTcwNTM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2026-01-31 18:45:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"He was a fine professor but sometimes explained topics in confusing ways. Though he was very nice when you asked questions.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyNTEwODc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2026-01-16 21:38:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Personally, math isn't my strongest subject, but Fernando will help you if you put in the work. He explains things very straight up, so make sure you go to TA office hours if you need more in-depth help.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzcyMTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-12-22 03:29:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"Boring lectures but overall good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzM5NTE4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-12-19 01:41:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"If people are giving Fernando a bad rating, they probably just didn't take advantage of all the study resources he provides ngl. I took him his first semester teaching and even for his first class I thought he was amazing! The class itself just has a lot of content to cover so it can be easy to fall behind if you're not keeping up w the material. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMzI5NjM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-12-18 16:22:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures are kind of boring but he explains the content well. He is a chill guy and gives a lot of time in lectures to ask questions. Having a good TA is also crucial!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjIwMTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-12-13 01:20:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Such a chill guy. His lectures were straightforward, a little boring but understandable. Easy class if you pay attention in lecture","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTk2NjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-12-12 02:34:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Great professor, explains everything throughly, just the GOAT all around.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTYwMjUz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-12-10 23:16:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"He's a very good professor who whole heartedly tries to make this class easier for students. I think the whole pre-calc course in general is where it can be tricky (its kinda fast paced). As long as you do your homework, review notes, ask questions, and go to office hours (can be TA office hours too) you'll do just fine. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMTM0NjQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-12-10 01:03:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"There is a quiz every week, but they don't count for much of your grade. His practice tests are just like his actual tests, so they are easy to study for. The TAs aren't great.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMDg1MTM4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-12-07 23:28:16 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very kind and funny. He's very accessible if you have any questions and is always open to criticism if you use a different way to solve a problem. Sometimes when he explains things, he can be a little redundant or explain in a way that is overly complicated, but if you have a good TA, you don't need to worry about it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxOTA0NzM2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-11-19 19:02:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Go to the lectures and ask questions! My favorite thing about this professor is that he actually explains things step by step, and he offers many opportunities for students to ask questions. If you don't do well in this class, it is because you didn't take advantage of the many resources","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODI1NTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-11-07 22:36:41 +0000 UTC","comment":"Pretty chill but not the best, class is so easy tho. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxODA5MTEw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-11-05 19:41:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Good professor, caring guy, funny, helpful class, would recommend as a math teacher for future Math114 students.  ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNjc3NjE1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-10-01 02:41:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Class content itself can be challenging, but Fernando is great at explaining important concepts. He makes sure to be accessible to anyone and is happy to answer questions. I never found it difficult to go his lectures, he is such a chill guy. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTg4Njc5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-05-07 02:53:56 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando is a decent professor; it can be very tedious in the work, but that's mostly from the course itself. Fernando's teachings are very lecture-heavy, and without a good discussion TA to help and go over the material, it can be a very difficult class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMTYxNjk2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-05-05 15:51:31 +0000 UTC","comment":"A lot of ppl will tell you to avoid his class, honestly its not too bad. Most of the shortcomings (long homework, lectures, lack of practice time, heavy workload ect) are a side effect of the course itself rather than Fernando. Hes a chill guy, nothing exemplary to really say but equally I theres nothing overly negative. Lectures can be boring tho","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxMDY5ODY1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-04-28 16:19:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando Al Assal has a very lecture-based teaching style, and spends a lot of time going into depth about how important formulas are derived and why math is the way it is. Overall, he cares a lot about the class and the students taking the case and is always willing to provide one on one time with students. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwODc2MTAy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-04-05 04:39:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando seems like a kind and understanding professor. The weekly quizzes were simple if you put in the time to understand the concept. Exams were average in difficulty, overall content of exams was related to lecture content + from the provided exam review. There were a few questions that slightly stretched the boundaries of the class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNjAwMTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-01-24 22:59:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando is a difficult professor to understand because he rambles on about simple topics to the point he confuses most students. Math114 itself isn't too difficult, but Fernando makes weekly quizzes worth 15% of your grade and doesn't cover some topics. Along with the quizzes the exams make up most of your grade, so you have to do good on them all","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDM3MDc4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2024-12-25 22:41:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando was a great professor. Quizzes were worth 15% of your grade, but having one every week helped me keep myself accountable and study (they weren't very difficult). Moreover, test questions were very similar to the worksheets we got during discussion. He's extremely fair. If you're willing to put the work in you'll have success. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDE4Nzcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2024-12-23 00:21:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando is kind and caring but should not teach a lower-level math course. He cannot explain simple math concepts and literally has never responded to my emails. He was gone for two lectures but still put the topics (that he did not teach) on the final exam. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwNDA4NjM3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2024-12-21 17:26:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"If I had not taken this course in high school, I would have struggled. Not ideal teaching of content, and extremely hard grading. Quizzes every week, and chances are your TA won't help much. Overall, he's a nice guy, but he overteaches easy concepts, making them more confusing than they have to be. Try to work with a friend during the lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjgxOTY5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2024-12-13 21:14:23 +0000 UTC","comment":"I can't express how disappointed I was with this professor, he struggles explaining basic math concepts; essential for lower-level math. If you get incorrectly graded for things, he will respond late and do everything in his power to not give you credit. If I hadn't taken pre-calc previously, I would've failed this class instead of getting an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjc1NTIw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2024-12-13 16:20:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando is a nice person, but he clearly shouldn't be teaching lower-level math. The lectures were often poorly paced and organized, with Fernando constantly saying \"I'll fix that later\" and moving on. The exams didn't feel like accurate representation of the reviews, as questions being emphasized in discussion were often underrepresented on exams","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMjAxNDkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2024-12-10 20:21:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Fernando is a really nice professor who tries his best, but unfortunately can't really explain things well.  He's really vague about grading policies, and your grade in the course is only dependent on a few things, which means a few bad grades can be really detrimental.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMTQyNjMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2024-12-06 22:24:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Personally, I really liked Fernando. While his lectures were kind of boring, they were well structured. You only needed a 90 or above for an A. As long as you put in the effort, you can do really well on his exams. I used the previous exams that he posted and the homework reviews that he provided and never got below a 95. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:39:17.023262+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQwMDU3MTc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:3036310","instructor_name":"Fernando  Al Assal","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2024-12-01 14:47:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"The topics covered in class were nothing out of the ordinary for a pre-calculus course; however topics were not well explained, practice problems were always glazed over, and the professor seemed to have no idea how to explain basic math topics. He seems like a very nice guy, but that doesn't make up for his bad teaching of lower-level math. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/3036310","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM2MTAwMDcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2022-04-19 04:01:25 +0000 UTC","comment":"He has really organized notes which make it easier to follow and understand. He can be kind of a slow, monotone talker which makes lectures feel a bit more dragged on. Gives pretty good review material for the tests which really aren't too bad if you review and study some concepts. I would still take him again because I did well in his class. ","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Njk0MjQ2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2022-01-04 00:35:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math has always been my hardest subject in school but Prof Sukiennek is the first math teacher I've had successfully teach me. His lectures were super organized and had great notes that everyone could follow. He's the head of the Pre-Calc department and really provides us with many resources we can use to succeed. Would take again he's a great guy!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjU2MDQ0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-12-26 09:11:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"I honestly think he is a great professor. The notes that this professor gives you are the best. My only critique is the the class can be quiz and test heavy. If you are a bad test taker, you will need to study a lot. Otherwise was a really good professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NjQ3NzQ4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-12-24 05:40:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Most people hate math classes and blame the professor only because they are not good at math and won't take the time to actually learn the material. For Math 114, if you go to class and stay caught up with the material you will be more than fine. Justin was a good professor in my opinion, he always did a lot of examples in class and was empathetic.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTk3MTYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-12-19 17:04:29 +0000 UTC","comment":"Justin is a solid math professor, he teaches by example and spend most of the lectures doing different types of problems. He is a really nice guy and flexible when something comes up. Discussions were optional due to COVID. Overall he was a really nice guy and a decent class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDc1MDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-12-11 21:15:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor is so incredible, he made me consider majoring in math, and this is coming from someone who used to hate math. He explains the material really well and tries to make sure everyone knows what's going on.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NDQxMzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-12-09 18:58:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Honestly my favorite math teacher ever. If I could have him for all of my math classes I would. His lecture notes are very clear with definitions, diagrams, and lots of useful examples. The quizzes and exams are fairly easy if you pay attention in class and practice with the worksheets given in discussions. Very organized too!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MzM1NTcz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-12-01 18:52:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"Justin is honestly so great. I highly recommend! His lectures are so organized, notes have plenty of examples that actually relate to the homework problems, and his notes are so aesthetic and easy to follow. His exams are fair and include lots of problems similar to exam reviews he posts. Lowest quiz and homework scores are dropped too. Very fair","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1Mjc4NzI2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-11-20 05:29:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Math 114. Justin is easy to understand, he covers textbook material, available for help during office hours. AMAZING notes (color, structure and penmanship). Exams are fairly easy if you complete (and understand) homework, reviews, and disc. worksheets. Loved this class! He makes you like math.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:29:19.159502+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MjUxOTg1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2521051","instructor_name":"Justin Sukiennik","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-11-17 00:05:46 +0000 UTC","comment":"I love Justin's lectures. They are so well organized and so easy to understand. You definitely need to participate in class and do your work to get a passing grade but the homework load isn't too bad (1 homework assignment/week and 1 five-question knowledge check/week) Absolutely recommend this class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2521051","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:34.165494+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQyMjAwMzI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2834949","instructor_name":"Maha Ziadeh","course_label":"math114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-12-12 04:52:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"literally the WOAT. She 1. teaches with an airpod in, 2. think just because she learned in France that her method is better (\"I'm fresh educated\" was her go to term), 3. not her fault, but also very hard to understand. Plus she never attends the lectures herself, and gets pissy when we don't. let me reiterate, the WOAT. that's all!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2834949","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:21:34.165494+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTQxNzE2OTcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2834949","instructor_name":"Maha Ziadeh","course_label":"math114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2025-10-14 23:10:21 +0000 UTC","comment":"Very harsh grader","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2834949","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTQzNzk4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2020-12-19 01:56:40 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class was insane. Spent 10+ hours a week doing homework, and I couldn't understand her lectures at all. They were too fast paced with little examples and in scribbles. She also pretty much refused to answer questions. You have to highly rely on the textbook. Average on the final was a low D, and there were questions on it we weren't taught.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDgxNDI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2020-12-15 15:24:13 +0000 UTC","comment":"It took 2 months and several ignored emails to finally reschedule any tests. ALL quizzes and exams were for days her class wasn't scheduled to meet. I missed 2 quizzes and a midterm (which I never got to make up!) before she told me my only other option was taking them at 7am the next morning. She made a rough semester so much worse. Thanks 2020.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:11:39.477453+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDU1NDcy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2449731","instructor_name":"Prerna Gera","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2020-12-13 19:12:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"The online format of the class completely lecture-heavy. She struggles to explain methods and lectures that were prerecorded. Extremely unaccommodating and unhelpful in the form of assistance or rescheduling. TA's have a good understanding of material but also struggle to teach and explain the content. Very frustrating and time consuming class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2449731","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1MDU2MTYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-08-31 17:35:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Huang is a very intelligent man, but just not a good professor. When it comes to explaining math the lectures were very confusing and left me more confused than I was when I came in.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0NTYyNjE2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2021-04-16 16:39:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Hard to understand. Terribly organized.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.353673+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzOTI4NjYz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2437155","instructor_name":"Shaosai Huang","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2020-12-02 18:53:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Overall, this class was easy because I had taken it in high school, however the lectures were not helpful and very confusing. This then went into quizzes and exams only being given on Friday nights from 6-8 pm which was extremely frustrating. If you are looking for credits, do not take this class. It is more difficult than needed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2437155","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMzMTE0ODQw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2020-04-23 19:33:24 +0000 UTC","comment":"Worst professor I have ever had. Very rude, impossible to contact outside of class, and does not care about his students' succeeding whatsoever. He is not helpful whatsoever when you reach out to him and will just tell you to "Write down your steps." Avoid this class at any cost. It's unbelievable that he still teaches at UW.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjcwNjc0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-12-16 00:48:50 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sharad's Math 114 class should be rather easy if you have taken a precalc class in HS. The material learned in class is stuff you should already know and even if your math isn't great, there is HW that covers a lot so if you understand the problems, you should be fine. Sharad is boring but he does cover what's necessary.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjcwMjE0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-12-15 23:57:43 +0000 UTC","comment":"I failed Sharad's class the first time around; but passed with what looks to be a B. The class includes little to no help, dependency on TA to succeed, long, boring lectures, passive aggressive lecturer. I would not recommend Sharad to anyone, it is a joke and an insult to this university that he still teaches here.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNjUwNDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-12-13 22:43:54 +0000 UTC","comment":"Ok so Chandarana is by far the worst teacher I have ever had. He likes to write stuff incorrectly in class, wait for everyone to write it in their notebook and then get upset because nobody noticed the mistake he intentionally made. Who does that???He is impossible to reach outside of class and has been genuinely rude to me and other students!!!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTg1MzQ1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-12-10 02:09:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Chandarana is an insult to the quality of education I expected when I transferred to this school!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNTIzNDM5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-12-04 18:18:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"As much as I dont like Sharad and his teaching methods, the class was easy. If youve taken any pre-calc class in high school youre good. Lectures are boring but if you have a good TA, you should go to them as theyre your ticket to an A.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":1.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDgyNTM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-11-26 20:56:26 +0000 UTC","comment":"Save yourself.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDgyNTA3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-11-26 20:53:27 +0000 UTC","comment":"no. just no. so bad.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyNDQ5MDQz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-11-20 19:52:58 +0000 UTC","comment":"AVOID IF POSSIBLE! Your discussion will be the only thing keeping your grade alive. I had background so the class wasn't too bad for me, but he makes everything much more confusing.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjc3MjUw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-10-10 20:18:49 +0000 UTC","comment":"Be prepared to teach everything to yourself. I can watch 5 minute videos on stuff taught in class that teach me more that he does in lecture. Lectures are hard to follow and professor often yells at students multiple times a class for whispering that literally nobody can hear. I guess the only plus side is that he follows directly out of the tb.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMyMjc3MjM0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-10-10 20:12:19 +0000 UTC","comment":"always complains. his lectures dont help at all, youre basically teaching yourself everything.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNzE3OTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-04-30 15:39:05 +0000 UTC","comment":"Terrible lecturer and doesn't keep the room awake. Homework doesn't match up to weekly quizzes nor what we learn in lecture. It is poorly organized. The only reason why I took this class is because it was a prerequisite without any other lecturers available. Stay away if possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxNTYyNDQx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-04-10 01:49:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Makes simple topics far more difficult than they need to be. I had this exact same class my junior year, and did very well. However, with prof Chandarana I had little to know clue what we was happening or what we were even learning about. He's a nice guy but a very poor math professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMjY1NDg0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2019-01-15 23:29:09 +0000 UTC","comment":"Often over complicates simple concepts. The content was not hard since I had a strong background in trig and algebra. Would not recommend him for someone just starting off because his explainations are a lot more confusing than they need to be. Discussions are helpful. We had a quiz every Tuesday and those are usually similar to the exams.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMxMTI2NjY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2018-12-21 06:06:44 +0000 UTC","comment":"Sharad's lectures can be very confusing and hard to follow. He spends a lot of time on certain topics, and explains in way more detail than is necessary. The exams are difficult, and the homework is time consuming, and does not relate to the class. Sharad would be a great grandpa, but not the best professor.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwOTcwNTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2018-12-11 17:43:15 +0000 UTC","comment":"If you have had trig/precalc in the past you will probably be fine because you would have seen this before. Basically learn nothing from lecture, get assigned no homework, and have to do online math lessons called ALEKS which are irrelevant and time consuming. Tests are very heavily based off practice tests, so mainly study off of those. Good luck!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzg1MjYw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2018-11-26 18:48:36 +0000 UTC","comment":"I get extremely frustrated by the over complication and lack of actual practice problems in his lectures. Keep in mind I have already taken this class. After the first lecture I left very confused, only to later realize I already knew everything he went over, yet I had never seen it explained in the way he did. That trend hasn't changed.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNzg0OTYx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2018-11-26 18:11:42 +0000 UTC","comment":"Don't even go to lecture, you'll learn more from teaching yourself than watching him do proofs on the board without explaining what concept or method he is using. Tests are difficult.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:06:05.243104+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNTM5OTAz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:196238","instructor_name":"Sharad Chandarana","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2018-10-03 14:24:00 +0000 UTC","comment":"This class sucks. 80% of our grade is the 3 exams we have. Lectures make no sense and I learned more teaching myself online then in class.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/196238","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEyMDc4MjMx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2006-07-14 11:08:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"She's great one on one but is a horrible lecturer.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjMzMjY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-21 12:35:07 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is a nice person outside of class, but not in lecture.She doesn't really explain the hard subjects.Her exs. are the easiest problems in the chapters, but then gives you the hardest on the tests.The tests are super hard(I wanted to cry when I got the final).The tests are worth so much when there are not many questions(the final had 150 pts:7 Qs)","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjMyNDU4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-21 11:10:47 +0000 UTC","comment":"No Comments","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjMyMzEz","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-21 10:52:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"I think she's a very bright woman, but she lacks the skills to teach.... therefore she shouldn't be a teacher, because the ones who suffer the consequences are the students.  Man that was an awful class, I wasted my time studying like a psycho for the final, and I wasted my money because I probably failed the class.  Way to screw us over Shirin!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjI5Mjcw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-20 23:06:17 +0000 UTC","comment":"Lectures are usually very unclear and mixed up.  Most of the time she doesn't tell you what section of the book she is teaching.  Exams are fair, but can be hard and are graded very critically.  Hopefully you get a good TA like I did.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjI4ODgy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-20 22:24:20 +0000 UTC","comment":"The final exam was suppose to be cumulative and it ended up being on the last two weeks of class.  She had 3 problems on conics on the exam out of 7 problems, and she taught conics in one day, the week before the exam.  Aweful...this coming from a former varsity math team captain, thanks for wasting my money!","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMjAyNjQ3","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-18 03:24:30 +0000 UTC","comment":"i think the people in 114 need to cut her a break...the class was filled with jerks who talked through the whole lecture, i can see why she would get angry. she is extremely helpful if you go to office hours, actually a VERY nice woman. tests are hard but fair- mainly based off of problems she did in lecture...go to lecture and you'll be fine.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":4.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMTIwMTY4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-11 20:09:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Shirin Malekpour sucks, at least at 114. Gives about 130 math problems a week and asks stupid questions like "everybody happy?"","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDM4MDky","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-02 16:38:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"One word... apples","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDM2MjU2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-02 13:37:35 +0000 UTC","comment":"the 1st problem on her tests is no partial credit...dont take her. shes very unclear and doesnt follow anything in the book","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDM1NTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-12-02 12:31:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"She always makes mistakes, so wait a second before you copy anything off the board.  She makes you feel like you are a stupid high schooler.  Don't talk in class because she'll call you out on it.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTExMDA3NTI4","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-11-29 17:54:06 +0000 UTC","comment":"its a task to sit through the lecture with her. never tells you what material will be covered on any of the exams or finals, even when you ask her personaly she will not tell you.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTQ2ODMw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-11-18 13:17:02 +0000 UTC","comment":"Bring an eraser because she is going to make a ton of errors during every lecture. She'll show you work from Calc 2 when we haven't even seen Calc 1. Avoid taking her if at all possible.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTM2NzIx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-11-17 15:36:33 +0000 UTC","comment":"easily the worst teacher ive ever had. makes my walk out to van vleck pointless on a regular basis.if you take this, pray for a good TA","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwOTI1OTU1","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-11-16 18:28:53 +0000 UTC","comment":"she doesn't care about her students, and has trouble understanding that precalculus means we don't know calc.  she's a joke.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwODQ4Mzg2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-11-08 00:16:52 +0000 UTC","comment":"She is very hard to understand, not because of an accent but just because she jumps around and doesn't explain the right things.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNzY1MTY2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-10-11 23:53:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"She talks about apples in Pre-calc class nuff said","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:46.636551+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTEwNDEzMzgx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:481453","instructor_name":"Shirin Malekpour","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2005-09-14 12:11:18 +0000 UTC","comment":"Where to begin? She teaches with a style unlike any I've ever seen. All in all, it sucks. Apple plus apple divided by pear is not a math equation!! I hate her lecture...I would rather be getting a cavity filled","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/481453","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:05:29.829507+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM4NDM2NDIy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2742852","instructor_name":"Simon Schulz","course_label":"MATH114","course_id":"MATH 114","course_uid":"course_65e8e94bbd9a434f7539af0a","review_date":"2023-11-25 22:07:32 +0000 UTC","comment":"His lectures have no structure and he mumbles his way through them which makes it really difficult to understand. I learned everything from my TA, so make sure you go to discussion.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2742852","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]