Is this an easy A?
MissionImpossible
14/100, and unforgiving point deductions make an A feel out of reach for most.
; no online reviews.
MATH · MATH8 · MATH030 · MATH010 · MATH160 · M120 · MATH30 · MATHA030 · MATH120 · MATH10 · MATH008 · MATH180 · M30 · MATH130 · MATH5 · 23 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Harsh test-only grading, no dropped exams, and unforgiving point deductions make an A feel out of reach for most.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is the course easy?
Students say material feels harder because explanations are unclear, rushed, or error-filled rather than well taught.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is attendance flexible?
Attendance rules are rarely detailed, though lateness and unpreparedness draw negative attention from the professor.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Is this professor recommended?
Overwhelming majority urge students to stay away and choose anyone else.
All evidence is from in-person reviews; no online reviews.
Course guide
Grading
Harsh
12/100
Students report harsh test grading, trick wording, and refusal to accept alternative valid methods.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews.
Workload
Heavy
32/100
Heavy homework and test-driven points, plus self-study outside class, create a demanding load.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews.
Teaching experience
Awful
14/100
Dominant feedback is unclear lectures, unanswered questions, and frequent mistakes that confuse students more.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews.
Assessment method
FocusOnExams
82/100
Grades appear driven by tests and quizzes, with limited alternative points and no drop of low exams.
Format shift
All evidence is from in-person reviews.
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Course format
Classroom format
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In-person math sections are widely described as confusing, harsh, and unhelpful, with only a few students finding office hours useful.
Main concern
Communication barriers and harsh test grading make the course feel punitive for students who need support.
What students said
“I couldnt understand her lectures if my life depended on it. I was a straight A student until I unfortunately met Ms. Khizhnyak. Worst professor I have ever had.”
“Bad teacher... not clear at all, messes up on examples and confuses you more. Makes fun of students and doesn't take advice from students. Very rude and very harsh on grading.”
“Her tests are pretty easy & she's very organized. she has an accent but her english is very clear.”
Remote format
Low confidence
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Main concern
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Exam style
Exams dominate the grade and are described as hard-graded with trick wording and little flexibility.
Assessment risk
Strict
22/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person tests are the main grade source, often described as harsh, non-multiple-choice, and based on homework-style problems.
“She doesn't drop the lowest test, and the only points u get are from the tests.”
“Tests are never multiple choice. She grades very hard and will only give you 2 points for a whole chapter's hw.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“DONT TAKE HER, if you do make sure to go to her study groups which are useless anyways, her accents very deep but understandable, very very harsh grader.She doesn't drop the lowest test, and the only points u get are from the tests.”
“Never ever take her, it will be a HUGE mistake, stay away!this is hell!”
“She cannot speak english well makes many mistakes, and she will charge you points for any reason she feels neccesary”
“Very rude and very harsh on grading. She will not accept any way to do problems except her own”
“Mostly i study on my own, good luck to all of her students!”
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Analysis sample
23
Recent reviews read by the AI
23
Lifetime ratings
86/100
Evidence confidence
Twenty-three mostly detailed reviews over many years are highly consistent in warning about teaching clarity and harsh grading.
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Reported outcomes
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