Sylvia Paek - Cypress College, Cypress, CA

Professor: Sylvia Paek

Department: Mathematics

College: Cypress College, Cypress, CA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: MATH40
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is one of the best professor I have ever had. She gave us a lot of home work, but it is very useful. Moreover, she gave us a lot of extra credits. Its very easy to get high score in her class. She will let you fix your test with hafl credit you lost. That is great

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: MATH40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

A LOT of homework! Be prepared to spend more than 8 hrs a week just for this class. Mymathlab questions sometimes do not correlate with lecture. Makes you print out your own lecture notes, so if you don't have them, good luck! Not a professor for people that struggle with math, she moves very quickly and expects you to understand immediately.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: MATH40
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's a professor who cares about her students, teaches carefully and slowly for her students understand the lesson. She is organized and gives a lot of opportunities by giving extra credits. Her tests are not that hard, but what you studied will be expected on the test. Have a perfect attendance/no tardies, you will get an extra credit.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: MATH40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is a good professor, but gives A LOT of hw. You must dedicate a lot of your time to the class work in order to pass. I've never had a math teacher who gave out a tremendous amount of hw. Extra credit is offered, but if you're like me you'll prefer getting actual work done & not having extra time for extra points.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: MAT130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly should've trusted the reviews on here before taking her class. She is very hard to understand because of her accent, is too busy trying to get through her syllabus exactly to answer your in class questions, and she constantly asks "is that okay" after she does a problem but speeds to the next problem even if it isn't "OKAY!"

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: MATH40
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Paek was a little hard to understand because of her accent. She was really nice and was clear in how she wanted her homework and tests to be done. Attendance was mandatory (she gives extra credit for 100% in attendance). Class was easy !!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: MAT130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Her lectures can be long and kinda boring but make sure to pay attention and take notes because her tests are very similar to the examples on the notes. Almost every week there was a quiz but you get to work with other people so it wasn't that bad. A lot of homework but they're easy points as long as their complete. Overall I would recommend her.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: MATH040
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Worst teacher i've ever had. If you struggle with math DO NOT TAKE HER. This class was a nightmare. No matter how hard I tried and no matter how many times i tried to get help from her it only made things worse. She grades test so harsh and she gives TONS of homework. Worst experience i've ever had with a math teacher.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: MATH12289
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

By far the most unenjoyable class I've ever taken. She talks the entire class time, lectures are long. Things are repeated multiple times. A problem can be very simple but she makes it seem like rocket science. If you are unsure about something and you ask her, she will put you on blast to the whole class. She makes you look stupid. Never again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Hate this teacher. By far not my favorite and would not recommend if you're taking calculus. Gives out lots of hw that gives u little credits, waste of time. Accent is weird. Test kills you hard if you dont do well on it so alot of studying. She goes over lecture so fast and u have to stay close to see her handwriting. Dont take her

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: MAT130
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Because I took the class over the summer, it was slightly rushed and we were time crunched to do the hw. The class is decently easy if you spend time in the MLC, which she strongly recommends time and time again. She's an easy grader who gives a lot of points for show work tests even if you get answer wrong. Study the notes more than the homework.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Calculus is hard for non-math major. I'm good at math. For me the class is easy (A) but I also grade based on how were my classmates doing. Straightforward, test similar to assignment, so do homework!! Prof is so helpful but don't expect her work everything with you. This is Calculus! 4 exams and 1 final, be prepare to spend time with tutor at MLC

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: 10053
• Grade Received: WD
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She treated us like children. If you're gonna ask a question, she gets aggressive in her answer and is willing to make you say you understand when you really don't know what she said. Shes tough I dropped her she was lecturing way to fast.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: MATH40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst math teacher ever she doesn't care about her students. She makes you feel dumb if you ask her a question. She is terrible a void taking she rushes through lessons not caring. Gives tons of hw on my math lab and quizes . Her test are hard and see pickey about details regret taking her .

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

By far the worst professor I have ever had. She rushes through all the material. Doesn't go over problems more then once. Expects you to understand right away with no questions. She is rude and makes you feel like an idiot when you get bad test scores rather than trying to help. Her only goal is to finish the lessons even if you don't understand.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MATH120
• 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:

She's a very good teacher, she explain everything that will appear on homework and test. She'll keep explain when you get confused. All the examples she gave was simple and clarify. It will be an easy A if you attend the class and do all the homework.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• 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 absolutely hate math, however after taking her class I felt like I had a firmer grasp on the subject. She wasn't the worst teacher ever nor the best, but she did teach well...for the most part. Be prepared to put in work, this is not an easy A. She'll give you the grade you earned and won't round up. Studyyy, like seriously. Good luck! :)

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: MATH40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

AVOID!! Worst math teacher ever She goes to fast and gives way too much homework for almost no credit She does not explain the problems well and all her tests are hard with lots of trick questions whats worst she does not let you use a calculator during the test. If math is not your subject DONT TAKE HER SHE WILL RUIN YOUR LIFE THE WHOLE SEMESTER!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: MATH40
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Doesnt answer questions speaks quickly during notes and is hard to understand. she goes crazy when you dont understand or come even 2min late. she doesnt put up with students who dont understand the material, eventhough its her job to teach it to us. DONT TAKE.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: MATH130
• 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:

Had Math 130 with her, she was one of the best math instructors I've had. You get past her accent after a while. Her lessons were very clear, and her style of teaching is perfect for visual learners. I never had to get outside help, and I'm pretty bad at math. Do NOT procrastinate on hw. Tests are based on review/hw questions.