Shabnam Kavousian - Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Professor: Shabnam Kavousian

Department: Mathematics

College: Langara College, Vancouver, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: M118
• 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:

recorded attendance by clickers,1 point for being there, 2 points for a correct answer. Her tests are fair and she often shortens tests to give us more time. A lot of practice is needed for finite, so if you do your part, you'll do well. many opportunities for extra credit. she has generous office hours and she's always willing to help.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great lecturer and very helpful. Highly recommend.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: M118
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

not clear, not helpful, not organized

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH1174
• 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:

Good Prof!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH1174
• 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:

When I took her class, she was pregnant! I believe she's a pretty baby now! Anyway, she was so nice teacher, and very fair marker, I would recommend !!

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This is supposed to be an easy class, but her lack of clarity and direction made this course almost unbearable. She has good intentions, but in my opinion, she is still learning to practice what she preaches.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH1174
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

she explain all things clearly in the class. willing to help students in her office hour.great teacher!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH1174
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is great thought the class is a bit challenging. She explain very well and everything is organized. The outline she give to us is very useful!! U should her class.!!Nice!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Shabnam is a delightful teacher, very funny and tries to keep the class interested in lecture. But damn, are her assignments hard. She will usually explain the basic concept of something, but not elaborate on any complex derivative uses for this concept (Which I wouldnt mind, but it comes up in many assignments she gives, which is kind of silly)

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH1174
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hard marker, but explains everything you dont understand. the class was too fast though and sometimes i could hardly follow her. Overall, she's fun - we had a class who didnt talk at all, but she made us :) the most awful thing we had to go through was a freeezeing classroom - B 010 - do not take courses if they are scheduled there =P

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH1174
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

teaches too fast!! i droped the class because of her! She wastes my money!!!And i saw about half of the class droped after she tought for 1 month...

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

i hated her

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Does not teach well at all. She expects us to know most of the material and calls on students to answer all the time. I'm there to learn!! Otherwise, if i knew everything, i wouldn't be in class!! Explanation is horrible and so vague...like i said, she expects you to know your stuff already.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Fast paced classes, but we do take breaks in between and discuss about life. I recommend her because even though she teaches fast, she covers everything you need to know and more. Be prepare to do the work though, math takes practice.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

An awesome teacher. She explains things really well and knows Alot about math. If you have troubles with math, just go and talk with her, and I'm sure you will understand after she explains it to you. I definitely recommend her, even though I did horrible on my 2nd midterm, but that's my fault.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Fantastic teacher!SFU student really passionate about math.She has one assignment per week and one quiz following it the next day.Print outs are online and you just fill in the blanks during class.Take advantage of math help in library.She is a fair teacher and sadly she will not be here the next semester b/c she is going through pregnancy.- Zarko

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MA1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Friggin sweeeet teacher. Has a great appreciation for mathematics, and wants to give that to students. Great discussions. Definitely recommend her.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Amazing teacher. Amazing class. Anyone who gives Shabnam a low rating is just bitter. Speak up in class, ask if you don't understand something, and you'll thank yourself for taking this course.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH1152
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Almost done my time at Langara and I still think she was my favorite prof. I think some people may be intimidated by her, but they just don't get her sense of humour. She really understands math and is able to convey it in a way that even an english major could appreciate.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH1190
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

THIS WAS BY FAR THE HARDEST COURSE I HAVE EVER TAKEN!!! But I hate Math - so there you go. She is legalistic so follow her directions to a "T". I used to have a bad view of Math, but she changed my mind. You will have to work VERY hard if you find Math difficult and she will help you pass if get her to invest in you. Go see her a lot, ask for help.