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Mathematics

Sean-Giacomo Nguyen

MATH253 · MATH222 · MATH112 · MATH252 · MATH012404 · MATH811 · MATH130 · MATH120 · MATH110 · TRIG130 · MATH251 · 40 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
43.48%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you are strong at self-teaching math and can handle a ; otherwise pick another instructor.

Best fit · Self Taught ProLots of HomeworkTough GraderLecture HeavySelf-Study RequiredMixed Clarity
  • and frequent quizzes drive the workload far more than lectures.
  • some find him helpful and thorough, and .
  • , but in some sections their grade weight is relatively low compared with homework and participation.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

As are possible but usually , and real study; tough grading and As rare.

Online comments stress self-study and tough quizzes; but still hard work.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Calc and related courses move fast, homework is advanced relative to lectures, and many call it among their hardest classes.

Both formats call content hard; online students emphasize mismatch between notes and .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

and tags like Skip class? You won't pass appear often.

In-person sections stress mandatory presence; online still has frequent due dates and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

42/100

and praise for help coexists with .

Online tone is more negative; .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

48/100

, yet several students report partial credit, rounding, or .

Format shift

Online has more tough-grader complaints; .

Workload

Heavy

22/100

Lots of , WileyPlus, quizzes, and discussion posts.

Format shift

Online workload spikes with multiple weekly deadlines; and frequent quizzes.

Teaching experience

Average

46/100

Students split between clear examples and office-hour help versus boring, rushed, or incomprehensible lectures.

Format shift

Online reviews ; in-person quality is more mixed across years.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

, and a final, with weights varying by section.

Format shift

and participation.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

some praise accessibility, curves, and , while , and crushing homework.

Main concern

Even when he is nice and available, the pace and .

What students said

“One of the hardest classes Ive ever taken. He does not clearly explain concepts or show in a straightforward manner how to apply those concepts to solve problems.”
MATH252
“ and after class, and is always willing to help with problems.”
MATH252
“He doesn't curve or give , but .”
MATH251

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online calc sections often feel like self-study with , and lectures that read notes rather than explain why.

Main concern

while lectures prepare you poorly for quizzes and exams.

What students said

“There is so . His lectures are boring and the class lacks any personality.”
MATH252
“SELF STUDY NECESSARY TO PASS.”
MATH252
“ and .”
MATH252

Exam style

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Exams and quizzes are often hard and inconsistently aligned with lectures, but .

Weekly QuizzesHard MidtermsLow Exam Weight in Some SectionsPop QuizzesHomework-Driven Prep

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and weekly quizzes are challenging; a if you study notes.

Weekly QuizzesChallenging TestsOccasional Curve
“His tests vary in difficulty, but class, so it usually isn't too bad.”
MATH252
“Tests and unless you are really good in math as you will have to memorize a lot of material.”
MATH120

Online

Online quizzes and notes; finals may be nasty but sometimes low weight.

Weekly QuizzesMidterms Misaligned with NotesFinal Low Weight in Some Sections
“The materials he gives aren't helpful in the .”
MATH251
“ but didn't really affect grade (10% weight).”
MATH252

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ . There is so much homework that the teacher barely prepares you for.”

Voice snapshots generated from 40 reviews, highlighting homework load, lecture clarity, and . Credibility rating: High.

📚

22/100

“There's a crazy amount of homework and the problems were the advanced version of what he would show in class.”

🎯 Teaching Clarity Split

46/100

“He simply does not know how to teach. He takes half the class to explain one problem and .”

👍 Conditional Helpfulness

55/100

“If you asked him questions about the help you even though it wasn't his office hours.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • His lectures are boring and the class lacks any personality.
  • He only reads out what he writes rather than explaining why.
  • Sean give many examples in class lectures and .

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • One of the hardest classes Ive ever taken.
  • He is a .
  • You work hard, you get a good grade.

Theme 3

⏰ About Workload

  • Lot of work and quizzes.
  • My online class had 5-6 homework assignments per week.
  • Stay on top of wileyplus and you should get the gist of it.

Data context

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Analysis sample

40

Recent reviews read by the AI

40

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

40 detailed reviews span many years and courses with and mixed lecture quality.

Inside 40 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

13

A+ 2 · A 8 · A- 3

B range

4

B+ 2 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

6

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 2 · Rather not say 2