Oleg Smirnov - College of Charleston

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Oleg Smirnov - College of Charleston

Professor: Oleg Smirnov

Department: Mathematics

College: College of Charleston

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: D-
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I am usually amazing in math until I got into this class, where he does an awful job explaining the subjects. Also the examples we practice off of are nothing like the quiz questions.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is pretty fair guy. Definitely very interesting. I am pretty good at math so that helped. Always ready to answer a question. I didnt study at all but did homework. Passed with an A-.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: C-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I tend to think Im pretty good at math, but this class was the worst. I have never made below an A in math, but this guy did not explain material and left me confused. He only provided one example with notes, our quizzes were 1 question, and our tests were 5. He got mad when we asked questions, and his office hours were no help. Glad I passed.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst professor I have ever had in my life. I spent the WHOLE semester watching youtube videos trying to teach myself. There is not one single piece of information that was helpful in learning the material and when it came time for quizzes I could not focus because of his content remarks to other students. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS!!

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is probably the worst class I have ever taken. He has a thick accent that makes him difficult to understand at times, his teaching method is one that only makes sense to him, and the textbook he requires seems to have been made with the intention of making you gauge your eyes out. He makes you hate math. More than you ever thought you could.

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not take this class. I have always been a good math student and got to this class and had to withdraw because I was failing. I tutored multiple times a week and still failed almost every quiz and test that was given. His teaching method only makes sense to him. Would not recommend if you need a good grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: CAL105
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Between being on zoom this semester, his thick accent, and the hard material, i had to drop this class. Very disappointed in his teaching style and couldn't care for the kids

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: CALC105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: Yes
Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Very nice guy who definitely wants each student to succeed. He is really smart, and he has a very straightforward grading policy. He is always willing to review and go over problems students don't understand. Overall, Dr. Smirnov is very smart and wants to make his grading system as simple as possible. He has definitely improved my math skills.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: F
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hardest class Ive ever taken. Thought I was good at math until I took this class. DONT EVER TAKE FROM THIS GUY! Hes so hard to understand, and gets mad if you ask questions! I went to tutoring for this class and still failed. The tests and quizzes are nothing like the class work or homework. Take from another professor else if you can!!!

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Has a thick accent, but I have no problem understanding him. One quiz per week, typically one or two questions so you pretty much know it or you don't; he does give partial credit on them though. Sweet man and does want you to succeed, but you have to show you care and work for it. ALTHOUGH IT ISN'T GRADED, DO YOUR HOMEWORK!!! HELPS SO MUCH & READ

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: C
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

DON'T TAKE THIS CLASS. Math comes easy to me & I bombed this. You can understand the problems on HW and examples in class, but the quizzes & the tests are completely different than what is taught. Quizzes are taken in the last 5 mins of class every Tuesday, if you have a class scheduled 10 mins after you are screwed bc he doesn't give enough time.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I seriously regret not dropping

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Rude, hard to understand, always late to class, super tough grader, and good luck if you have a hard time understanding accents because his is very strong! I had to drop the class because I couldn't understand a word he was saying and he treated me like I was an idiot when I asked him a question.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: B-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a tough grader but is straightforward with what is going to be on the midterm. Reading the textbook is MANDATORY.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: WD
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

worst teacher ever. he makes no sense and he's rude. also the hardest grader. if u don't fo the problem his way, he grades it as "incorrect". I am dropping the class.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: CALC220
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely thick accent. Gets annoyed when people dont understand his explanations and treats you like an idiot if youre one of those people. His explanations and examples are incredibly confusing. Always late to class. Just one guys opinion.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: C+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Test are way harder than the practice tests. He is a really hard grader and does not give an leeway. I would never take his class again.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There's no going over any of the newly learned course material, there are NO examples, and he teaches new material during class then gives you the last 5 minutes of class to take a quiz on information taught the class before.(Extremely confusing) Structure makes ABSOLUTELY NO SENSE. Doesn't like to "review" WORST MATH TEACH I HAVE EVER EXPERIENCED!

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Do not recommend. Very boring and hard to understand because of his accent. doesnt give extra credit or makeups. Quiz every tuesday and its only like one question so its hit or miss... he's kind of a one way type of teacher so if you don't understand something, he doesnt know how to teach it any other way to help you understand.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: MATH105
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

For Credit: N/A
Textbook Used: Yes
Would Take Again: N/A
Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Smirnov is very helpful, maintains a good routine, and explains thing clearly. Because of his accent, he may be a little hard to understand, but overall is cheerful and helpful. During office hours, he is willing to help and will even sit down and work out problems with you.

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