Hoa Nguyen - Saddleback College

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Hoa Nguyen - Saddleback College

Professor: Hoa Nguyen

Department: Mathematics

College: Saddleback College

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: D
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

First off I would like to say that math has always been my favorite subject and I have never gotten below an A in any math class I have ever taken. I got a D in this class. Professor Nguyen ruined math for me. Do not take this class unless you want to feel dumb for small mistakes. Harshest grader and would leave un-motivational comments.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

If you reading this Nguyen, I hope you don't catch any fish on your next fishing trip. Nguyen is the worst professor I've ever had in my whole life. More than 60% of the class failed this semester!!! Cuz of his weekly quizzes, monthly exams. Don't take this boy. He makes everything more complicated than it is. Webcam is required on quizzes, exams

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: D+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor holds office hours 3 times a week. With a weekly graded homework and quiz. One mistake on an exam or quiz or even homework marks you off 5 points. Does not give you partial credit when due. He says if you fail one test in his class you cant redeem yourself. Worst part: HIS TEST AVERAGE ON EXAMS ALWAYS ENDED UP BEING D OR F. DONT TAKE!

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: No
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I really wish I'd listened to the reviews on here. I've always been an A student in math courses, but not with Nguyen. Luckily I took this class for P/NP but it's still been an awful experience. His lectures are recorded and he doesn't explain concepts well. Tests are ridiculously hard. Please don't make the mistake I did; Avoid him at all costs.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: CALC3B
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This class is just way too work heavy to be taking with other classes and he likes to brush over the harder topics so you really don't have time for much else. Seeking help from outside feels almost mandatory, which isn't a good sign for the course. Tests are also very difficult if you do not do EVERYTHING, and will even then still be pretty hard.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MATH3A
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

difficult tests. many mistakes and inconsistencies in lecture videos. focuses on easy concepts and brushes over the more complicated ones. first time i didn't get an A in a math class despite hours of studying. he might've been better on campus and he's a nice guy who's there to answer questions. drops 2-3 lowest quizzes and final is not cumulative

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I have never done bad in a math class before this one, professor Hoa does not properly teach the material, short videos are not enough to teach a math class. if we were on campus class would be atleast 2 hours twice a week. Make one small mistake boom whole question wrong. DO NOT TAKE.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: MATH3A
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Learning calc. online has forced me to put in more time practicing; so if you don't have grit or self-discipline, and you aren't a math wiz, then this course will be nearly impossible. However, if you want to learn math, he's the guy. Prof. Nguyen is one of the best math profs I've ever had, so I'm planning on taking 3B with him next semester.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I really don't know how or why this teacher has as many good reviews as he does.. take heed of the low reviews because I wish I had listened. Hoa has so many mistakes on his lectures and then he'll knock off points when you make the same mistake wtf. He's so inconsistent which is not ideal for an online course & makes things a lot more complicated.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: CALC3B
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Hoa is a good teacher but his tests are tough. If you actually do the homework you won't have a hard time. Follow along with his lectures and do the hw so that you don't get crammed.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

he made quarantine harder than it needed to be. thinks everyone is being dishonest so he watches you on zoom can't even get up to get water or he'll get suspicious.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

He truly cares about his students & is passionate about Math. Heck, he even named his kids after famous mathematicians. I hate math but he has been so articulate in his lectures that I'm here writing a review. Don't fall behind, do the hw, & you will get a good grade. I wish my class wasn't online so I could shake his hand. Protect him at all costs

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MATH2
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

I took Math 2 in 2020, so it was all online. Great teacher, recorded all lectures for us and was very thorough. The textbook and homework for each section are optional, but I highly recommend doing it anyway to prepare for tests. There is one official hw assignment a week along with one quiz. He also gives partial credit for small mistakes.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: CALC3B
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Nguyen is an exceptionally thorough in all of his explanations, this is so you have a clear understanding of how and why a problem is solved. He derives definitions and identities so you can understand where they came from. He truly cares about all of his students. online class has been great. I wish him well on all of his fishing trips.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MATH253
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Probably one of the worst professors I've ever had. He's not helpful at all and he makes everything more complicated than it is. I took this class with a different professor and got an A. If you have any other option do it. Don't take this guy. If you're reading this Hoa, I hope you don't catch any fish at your next fishing trip.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: MATH3B
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I have taken Nguyen for Math 2, 3A, 3B, and LOVE HIM! He will help you at all costs if you have any questions at office hours. The class itself isn't easy, but he makes it worth taking! All questions on exams come from actual homework problems or straight out of notes so DO THE HOMEWORK! Drops two lowest quizzes.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MATH26
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His lectures are very clear and tests are doable if you do the homework. If you don't do simple mistakes and revise your proofs before exams, linear algebra should be a doable A. His tests are manageable and weekly quizzes are easy too. He's available for office hours and would be willing to clarify any doubts. I'd take his class again hands down.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MATH3B
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you do the homework and visit his embedded tutor Stephen, his class becomes much more manageable and less overwhelming. He is a strict grader but if you do the homework he assigns, you will do well on his tests. Not passing this class is a reflection on you, not him.

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: CALC3C
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

I've had 3 classes with this professor and have 3 A's. His lectures are easy to understand. Quizzes once a week with a couple questions. They're easy if you study. On tests he grades strictly but nothing abnormal, the questions are medium in difficulty, if you put in the time the A is doable. He's a great guy with plenty of math/dad jokes

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MATH124
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Amazing professor! It felt like he always came to class happy to teach, and that attitude was infectious. He spent every lecture doing problems on the board while explaining each step and answering questions clearly. Most homework was optional but he did hand out a small worksheet with 2-4 problems once a week for credit. Can't recommend enough!

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