Derege Haileselassie Mussa - Hunter College, New York, NY

Professor: Derege Haileselassie Mussa

Department: Mathematics

College: Hunter College, New York, NY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: F
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

I took his precalc class 4 years ago and no lie, he was the WORST professor I have ever had. Horrible accent, horrible handwriting. Took this class again with another professor and easily got an A.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH150
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor ever! Does not care about class. Not helpful. Never responds to emails regarding class tests, grades, etc. Barely touches the material because he goes over very fast. There are only 10 questions on one test and one question accounts for 10 pts. So even if you get 2 questions wrong, it's only 90. No partial credits.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

not clear and goes very fast. he expects you to understand stuff very fast. math is not easy so its always helpful to have someone in class that knows his/her stuff to help you

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

DO NOT, and I repeat DO NOT take this class during the summer. His accent was ok but his pace and handwriting can have you so frustrated that you walk out of the class and I LOVE algebra. He does assume that you already know this, which is where the frustration lies so utilize the math center and ask him to slow down is need be.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

do not take unless your excellent, and i mean excellent at math. VERY hard to understand and goes very fast. hard to read handwriting and thick accent

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

By far among the worst professors I've ever had when it comes to actually explaining the material. If your not good in math, do NOT take him. Heavy accent, horrible hand writing, explains at the speed of light. He wants to see everyone do well, so he provides review sheets and extra credit. Take ONLY if your good at math.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

hard to understand, goes very quickly, but willing to help you if you ask him to explain the problem.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH125
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

His class is really EASY. Attendance isn't mandatory, but you MUST do HW and go to math tutor sessions. He does take time to explain things. His class can get boring, but he's REALLY nice and REALLY helpful. He always provide review sheet to study. You do have to do some studying on your own. If you study from review sheet, you will def get A!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Very easy class. Very cool prof. He tries to help you in any problem you have! Take his class and you gonna get A if u are not an idiot :D

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Like everyone has previously said he is a nice professor. Very respectful, and tries to help. However, he goes to fast and assumes everyone knows and understands the material. Do not take him. See if you can find someone else. His handwriting is terrible which makes it hard to copy notes, and he has a thick accent. Tests are very hard, and I found

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• 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:

One of the kindest professors. Exams were very fair. He goes out of his way to make sure you do well in his class. Study his notes, make sure you go over the review sheet. I highly recommend him to anyone.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Really nice guy, not so great of a professor. Material is tough for students who aren't all that stable in Math, and he does go very fast. Despite this, we still weren't able to cover the entire syllabus, leaving out the last section or two. Study the review sheets AND notes AND hw AND text, exams usually aren't very similar to the review sheets.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

he's not as easy as people say he is. definitely a nice guy but he goes SUPER FAST (though he is willing to stop if there are questions). you really have to absorb the material on your own and try to teach yourself. exams are not that easy even with the review sheets.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• 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:

Well, it's math -- but he is one of the best math professors at Hunter next to professor Shahwah. Nice, nice, humble man, & excellent math teacher.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• 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:

His accent and handwriting aren't the problem here. It's his speed and assumption that everyone already knew what he was talking about. Yes you have to work hard, but you'll basically be teaching yourself all over again. He's really nice though, but probably better suited for people who have SOME competency in math.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• 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:

really nice and respectful. he really wants you to do well. those who got attitudes with him simply didnt want to learn and were looking for easy grades. his accent is a bit thick, but if you are not clear on material, he will take the time to explain farther with plenty of examples.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• 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:

No one had problems with his English in my class. His handwriting at times was a little difficult. He is very willing to help students and will go over concepts until all students understand. He was very nice.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

it is correst his english is not good but his teaching is still good.if u are attentive in clas u know that wht he is talking about. HELPFUL AND ALSO RESPECTS his students. does not mind even if someone asks a question in class many times, repetitively. if practicing review sheet n book then this class is piece of cake.. using 6th edition of book.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Ok, if your like me and you suck at math, DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR, he goes extremely fast through the material and is unorganized with exams. Review Sheets are great but be ready to work hard and do your HW

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally, I had not gotten an A in math since the 4th grade, before taking his class. He goes quickly, but if you take good notes, ask him to explain if you're unclear (he will always go over things again if need be), and do the reviews, you have no excuse not to pass.