Avtar Sadhra - Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Professor: Avtar Sadhra

Department: Mathematics

College: Kwantlen Polytechnic University-Surrey, Surrey, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH1220
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Avtar is the man. He gives interesting lectures and is always there for you if you need him. Simply put, do your homework and you will get a good grade in the class. If you're struggling, go to his office hours and he will help you until you understand the concepts.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH1120
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Is specific and direct about what material is to be tested on and knows his stuff. He gives interesting lectures and will be there for you during office hours if you need him. Overall great guy and prof. Definitely the best in the math dept.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH1140
• 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's really an amazing professor compared to the other math teachers at KPU. His class lectures are clear and detailed, he goes through all the necessary steps for you to understand the problem. He also does most of his work on the white board and not much on the projector (which I prefer)

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He doesn't teach well. His exams are not parallel with his work text and he expects you to know the lecture before going to class. Also, his examples are vague, doesn't help you with homework

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

You definitely need to go to class because all his tests are based on lecture notes. Do the homework. He only gave three midterms, two assignments, and a final, so should be an esay course. Assignments were pretty simple and were similar to textbook questions.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1140
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Calc 1 is the hardest class I've ever taken but was also one of my favorites. Took about 10 hours a week to work though the questions. If you're willing to put in the work its a good class, Avtar is really willing to help you especially if you go to office hours.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH1140
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Avtar is a great prof! His lectures are great and you can ask him any question regardless of simplicity during his lecture. People say his tests are extremely hard but they really are not. They are not stupidly easy either. If you study and do the homework you will be fine. He is also nice and ready to help anytime and doesn't make you feel stupid

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Avtar had no time for me when I really needed help. I had to keep going to the LC. His confidence is insulting. A good teacher listens for where the students are struggling and takes care to go over content more clearly. Avtar may think he's a good teacher, but he isn't. Sure he knows the content, but don't take him if you want a good teacher

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Great prof, but really hard marker!!! Tests are extremely hard! If you got a B or B+ in 1120, you could be end up getting D if you don't work 3x harder. Also, don't try to challenge yourself by taking this course if you're not in engineering.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

One of the best math instructors i have ever had. Clear lectures, and tests are reasonable.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH1230
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Avtar is really clear and thorough in class. His tests are challenging and require you to really understand what you're doing. Lot's of homework and a couple of formal assignments. He's kind of a tough marker so be careful in your work to show the correct steps. Otherwise good class and easy going guy.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH1140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not a math "wiz" but Avtar makes it pretty easy to understand. Compared to the few math profs I've taken at KPU, he's definitely one of my favoruites.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Avtar is always there when you need help. I once came to his office not during his office hours during his lunch yet he still prioritized my questions over his eating. He'll always make sure that you understand the lecture and explains the concept clearly even though he seems rushed at times. Also, his british accent makes the class interesting

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 1130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really great professor. I would take him again. Very specific and thorough in his explanations but sometimes rushes the lecture and covers a lot of material. There is a lot of homework but if you complete it and follow the lectures, you'll be fine. Some of the easiest tests I've taken. Very straightforward guy. Also engaging, and non-intimidating.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I can't really say much about Avtar, since I dropped out of his Calculus class due to high work load. He gives pretty clear lectures, you must do the homework or your screwed. My only gripe with Avtar is that he sometimes rushes his lecture notes and makes the everyone do a copy and pasting of his solutions into their pre-printed lecture notes.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

BEST TEACHER EVER. HIS CLASSES USALLY GET FULL CAUSE HE IS REALLY GOOD SO YOU BETTER REGISTER EARLY. EASY GRADE HIGER THAN B FOR ANYONE WHO NEVER DID CAL IN HIS LIFE SUPER GOOD AT EXPLANING AND TACHER ARE SUPER EASY TOO

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH1220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Avtar is probably a teacher that I can actually relate to. He is a very chill person and his tests aren't extremely hard. However, I had his final exam where I got butchered. If you study, you would get an easy A.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

a great prof who really knows how to teach. also, his tests are easy compare to other math profs. Recommended!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1120
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I didn't seem him as a Prof. Avtar was more of a friend. He made calculus make sense. Take him if possible!!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH1140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He ain't the greatest. He ain't the worst. His tests are freaking hard!! He's kind of approachable... All I can say is.. Good luck to you.