Sayed Safouh

MATH815 · MATH130 · MATH110 · 42 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 93/100
RMP rating: 4.4/5
Take again: 92%
Difficulty: 2.4

The decision

Take him for MATH110 or MATH130 if you struggle with math and want a .

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing lecturesCaringClear grading criteriaStudy guides match testsNote-card exams

Breaks problems down step by step and stays after class until students get it.
and allow index/note cards, so effort is rewarded fairly.
Homework volume is real (often ALEKS), but and if you communicate.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Do the , and use the allowed note cards and you can earn an A without heroic struggle.

Almost all grade-ease evidence is in person; the two online reviews still if you keep up.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Content is standard college algebra difficulty, but and .

; winter/summer pace is the main hardness spike.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

, though he is usually accommodating if you communicate.

; online evidence is sparse and mixed.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

Students repeatedly call him the and urge others to take him.

Recommendation strength is driven by decades of in-person praise; online is thinner but still mostly positive.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

, note cards allowed, and many students report fair or generous outcomes.

Format shift

Leniency evidence .

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Regular ALEKS or and several exams; accelerated terms feel heavy.

Format shift

Both formats mention lots of homework; in-person also stresses daily notes.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Most students praise clear step-by-step teaching, patience, and .

Format shift

; online has one accent/clarity complaint.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

62/100

Typically several multiple-choice exams plus a and .

Format shift

Exam-heavy structure is clearest in in-person MATH130 comments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

40 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students overwhelmingly praise clear lectures, word-for-word notes, test reviews that , and genuine care for struggling math students.

Main concern

Attendance is often required and .

What students said

“Professor Sayed was awesome, He is very straightforward and gives you word-for-word notes that he will go over in class.”
MATH130

“There's a review before each test, which basically is the test, and , front and back.”
MATH110

“ ... He is good at what he does and actually wants his students to pass.”
MATH130

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

one student praised prepared notes, study guides, and ; another found the accent hard and .

Main concern

and occasional skipped HW items can waste time; accent may be harder online.

What students said

“Professor was great at explaining concepts and had prepared notes to follow along with. Tons of .”
MATH130

“His accent is a little difficult to understand. He did give copies of class lectures as well as study guides for math test.”
MATH110

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mirror tests, note cards are common, and if you practice the review.

Test reviews match examsIndex/note cards allowedIn-class multiple-choice examsSome take-home quizzes

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person exams are multiple choice with prior reviews and allowed note or index cards; .

Note/index cards on examsReviews the day beforeMultiple-choice examsOccasional take-home quizzes

“ , front and back, to write whatever you want. On the final you get to use 2 note cards!!”
MATH110

“Professor allows to ... 4 exams (multiple choice) total including final.”
MATH130

Online

Online comments mention study guides that match tests and homework on .

Study guides match testsHomework-driven practice

“Study guides closely correspond to the tests. . If you attend, do HW & practice for .”
MATH130

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Hands down best math prof at LBCC, took him 2 semesters in a row, if I had not taken his class id never pass those two classes.”
Voice snapshots generated from 42 reviews (2 online, 40 in , and support for math-anxious students. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Clarity

88/100

“Breaks down every problem to make sure everyone understands and shows that he really cares about his students.”

👍 Strong Recommendation

91/100

“Choosing this professor was the ! I sucked so bad at math in high school.”

📝

84/100

“There's a review before each test, which basically is the test, and .”

❤️ Student Care

90/100

“ , and willing to help. If you struggle in math, no worries, just pay attention and show up.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

His lectures are so easy to understand.
He takes every question you have during lecture and will go back to a step of the problem.
Gives you word-for-word notes that he will go over in class.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

As long as you and get decent grades on the .
if you don't pass YOU DIDN'T TRY!!!
just do the test reviews!!!!

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

. .
Def works with his students to try and make sure you understand all concepts.
He is passionate about his job! !!!

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

42 detailed reviews spanning many years with , and care for students.

Inside 42 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 526

4 out of 511

3 out of 53

2 out of 52

1 out of 50

Course coverage

MATH13029 reviews

MATH11010 reviews

306591 review

307501 review

MATH8151 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

29 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 1 · A 9

B range

B+ 4 · B 8 · B- 1

C range

C 4

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

Not sure yet 1 · Pass 1

Sayed Safouh

Take him for MATH110 or MATH130 if you struggle with math and want a x x x x x x x.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Mandatory

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

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In person

Online

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🎯 Teaching Clarity

👍 Strong Recommendation

📝 x x

❤️ Student Care

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

Take him for MATH110 or MATH130 if you struggle with math and want a .

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