Ivanov Penkov - University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA

Professor: Ivanov Penkov

Department: Mathematics

College: University of California Riverside, Riverside, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: 9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

teacher was fairly easy as long u pay attention and take some notes.. midterm problems are off hw and lecture, so rarely something new pops up. if u're a good student, then u'll get a good grade... if u're a slacker, u're screwed

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

EASIEST MATH @ UCR I have taken... I did not even study and ended up w/ A+. But then again, I eat math for dinner...I almost never study for any math courses in my life cuz it's just too easy. I do not recommend this teacher if you are struggling with math. But if you are good, he's easy A+!

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

AVOID THIS TEACHER! Worst teacher in UCR. Exams are irrelevant to his study guides. During the final I saw the test and walked out in 10 minutes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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Comment:

teaches and tests on the theory, even in applied math courses. even so, he's still unclear. not an easy grader.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MATH9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

He is a very difficult teacher. Tests are mainly based on examples in class, but there are some from hw too. Tests usually consist of 5-6 problems. Hard to get a good grade.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
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• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A very difficult instructor - make sure you take good notes and try to keep up as it is easy to fall behind. Do not be afraid to ask questions! I am not sure but I do not think he is there anymore as his name is gone from his office. Anyone know?

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MATH9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

he'll ruin your life, plain and simple, also his tests never ask you for whats on the homework or examples given in class. If you want to pass the class i suggest another professor.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

very difficult teacher, people who get an A here have too much time on their hands (most likely their only difficult class). His tests consists of unrealistic theoretical ideas instead of actual work that is gotten from notes and homework. If you dare take him, best bet is go to office hours a lot.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

His exams ask things of students that are never expressed in the homework assignment leaving most utterly confused. Do not take this professor, ever.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CALC9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

he's a really nice guy and interesting class, sometimes he goes a little fast, but always trys to help.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MATH46
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

nice guy, but hard cause he teaches in all theoretical terms

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH116
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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Comment:

Linear algebra with this man was the worst experience of my undergraduate years; save yourself the trouble, take anyone else. He is incomprehensible and a terrible teacher.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 131132
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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Comment:

The best math professor at UCR. People only don't like him because he has high expectations - will not be an easy A but you will learn alot especially if you challenge yourself. Class is lots of fun if you study and come prepared.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: 46
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

Tough. His exams are like essays. Hard to understand him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

Good teacher...have the option to have the final grade based only on the final..i studied pretty hard for it and i got an A

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH171
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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Comment:

his teaching style was hard to adjust to. He frequently asks students to do proofs on the board. He expects his students to study material before lecture. He wants class discussions, but when it doesn't happen he gets a little frustrated.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

His conceptual based exam problems are an impossibility. No amount of HW or practice will help you (go to class instead). Exams consist of only a few extremely difficult problems worth many points. Virtually no partial credit is awarded. Helpful during OH

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH9A
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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• Would Take Again: N/A
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Comment:

this guy is tough...hard to understand also

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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Comment:

Unless you are a math major, do not have him as your professor.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CALC9B
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

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